Richard R. Hammar is an attorney, CPA, and author specializing in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and attended Harvard Divinity School.
Each year he reviews thousands of church related court cases. Here are the most common reasons churches went to court in 2010.
The brief video clip below is an eye opener concerning sex offenders and the church.
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#1. Child Sexual Abuse
#2. Personal Injuries
#3. Property Disputes
#4. Insurance coverage Disputes
#5. Zoning Disputes
http://blog.yourchurch.net/2011/01/top_5_reasons_churches_end_up.html
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