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The Church Attorney The Church Attorney®, creator of proprietary legal audit system, podcaster, author, www.erikacole.com

Known as The Church Attorney, Erika has dedicated her life to helping churches of all denominations and sizes ensuring that their business and legal affairs are in order so they can focus on spreading their message and serving their congregation.

10/16/2026

Who pays for travel expenses when serving on a nonprofit or church board? ✈️

It's an important question—and one that should be answered BEFORE someone commits to serving.

In this Walk & Talk with The Church Attorney®, we're breaking down three common approaches to board-related expenses:

✅ Board members cover their own costs.

✅ The organization covers all expenses.

✅ Expenses are shared between the board member and the organization.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach, but clear expectations and communication are essential for healthy board governance.

Whether you're inviting someone to serve on your church's board or considering a board position yourself, make sure you understand the financial expectations from the start.

💬 Does your organization have a clear policy for board member travel expenses?

10/13/2026

What does a well-run board have in common with a healthy church? Preparation, clear processes, and effective leadership.

While traveling for a board meeting, The Church Attorney® Erika Cole shares what she appreciates about serving on a well-organized board—from receiving materials in advance to having clear resolutions ready for important decisions.

But here's a question every church leadership team should be asking:

Who actually has the authority to make decisions in your church?

Is it the pastor? The board? The congregation?

Understanding how authority works is essential to effective church governance.

Join Erika for our upcoming Legal Briefing:

📌 Pastor, Board, or Congregation? Who's in Charge?

📅 October 27
⏰ 12 PM ET
💻 Live Online + Recording
🎟️ $50

Whether you're a pastor, board member, trustee, or church administrator, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

👉 Register today at https://tr.ee/7hkymj

You do NOT need to be a legal expert to attend the Summit.Actually, that’s the point.You’re leading a ministry—not atten...
09/16/2026

You do NOT need to be a legal expert to attend the Summit.

Actually, that’s the point.

You’re leading a ministry—not attending law school.

But church leadership comes with real legal, governance, compliance, employment, and operational responsibilities.

Our goal is to make those issues understandable and practical so you can lead with greater confidence.

If there has ever been a moment when you thought…

“Are we handling this correctly?”

…this Summit was built for leaders like you.

Registration closes TODAY.

👉 erikacole.com/summit2026

Church payroll and accounting don’t have to feel complicated.Since 1986, Clergytech has helped churches and ministries n...
09/15/2026

Church payroll and accounting don’t have to feel complicated.

Since 1986, Clergytech has helped churches and ministries navigate payroll and accounting—from launch to lasting growth.

We’re grateful to have them as a sponsor of this year’s Church Law & Leadership Summit and for their continued commitment to serving the Church.

Thank you, Clergytech! 🙌

⏰ Only TWO DAYS left to register for the Summit.

👉erikacole.com/summit2026

09/15/2026

When a legal or compliance question comes up at your church, what happens next?

A Google search?

An old document someone remembers seeing?

A group text asking whether another pastor has dealt with it?

There’s a better way.

Faithful Foundations was created to give churches access to practical legal education, tools, and support that help leaders operate proactively.

And what we’re building next makes that mission even stronger.

The Faithful Foundations revamp is coming.

Stay tuned. ⚖️

“I’ll catch it next year.”Maybe.But your church will make important decisions THIS year.Your board will make decisions t...
09/15/2026

“I’ll catch it next year.”

Maybe.

But your church will make important decisions THIS year.

Your board will make decisions this year.

Your staff will encounter questions this year.

Policies will be tested this year.

New situations will arise this year.

The best time to prepare isn’t after the problem appears.

It’s before.

There are only TWO DAYS left to register for the Summit.

If you’ve been considering joining us, now is the time.

👉 Register: erikacole.com/summit2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY.Registration for the Summit closes today.No more “I’ll come back to it.”No more saving the post.No...
09/15/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY.

Registration for the Summit closes today.

No more “I’ll come back to it.”

No more saving the post.

No more waiting to decide.

If you want to be in the room with church leaders who are committed to strengthening their ministries, understanding their responsibilities, and becoming more proactive about legal and operational issues—this is your opportunity.

Registration closes TODAY.

🎟️ Secure your seat now: erikacole.com/summit2026

Churches face challenges that are uniquely their own.That’s why organizations that truly understand ministry matter.We’r...
09/14/2026

Churches face challenges that are uniquely their own.

That’s why organizations that truly understand ministry matter.

We’re proud to have Brotherhood Mutual supporting the Summit and the church leaders gathering with us.

Partnerships like this help make practical education and valuable conversations available to the people carrying significant responsibility inside churches every day.

Thank you, Brotherhood Mutual, for being part of it.

Three days remain to register: erikacole.com/summit2026

You’re not simply buying a ticket to another event.You’re investing in CLARITY.The kind of clarity that helps you recogn...
09/14/2026

You’re not simply buying a ticket to another event.

You’re investing in CLARITY.

The kind of clarity that helps you recognize an issue earlier.

Ask a better question.

Strengthen a policy.

Have a more productive board conversation.

Understand where your church may be vulnerable.

And know when professional guidance is needed.

One insight can change the way your ministry handles an issue for years to come.

That’s the value of being in the room.

Only 3 days remain to register.

👉 erikacole.com/summit2026

You’ve been meaning to register.This is your reminder.Only THREE DAYS remain.If your church has questions around governa...
09/14/2026

You’ve been meaning to register.

This is your reminder.

Only THREE DAYS remain.

If your church has questions around governance, compliance, policies, risk, employment, operations—or the many legal issues that come with leading a ministry—you should not have to wait until something goes wrong to start learning.

The Summit gives church leaders an opportunity to learn proactively and walk away better prepared.

Three days.

Don’t leave this sitting on your to-do list.

👉 Register now: erikacole.com/summit2026

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