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St. Pete Beach sought to restrict the beachfront church from soliciting donations from the public in exchange for the use of its parking lot.
Richard R. Hammar
Key point 7-06.4 The federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act prohibits state and local governments from imposing a land use regulation in a manner that imposes a substantial burden on the exercise of religion unless the regulation is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest ...
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Planning the Pastor’s Retirement Package
Use this guide to develop your pastor's retirement plan for all stages of life.
Pastor, Church & Law, Fifth Edition
Learn which local, state, and federal laws apply to religious organizations.
2023 Church & Clergy Tax Guide
Support your ministry with the most authoritative and comprehensive, year-round tax resource.