Volunteers represent the lifeblood of most any church and finding enough of them is always a challenge. Yet volunteers, by their very nature, act as representatives of a church—and any missteps with their screening, selection, supervision, and training can unfortunately open the door to unwanted legal troubles.

In this episode, Erika delves further into the legal theories behind these potential vulnerabilities for churches, then offers quick tips that can help minimize them across key ministry areas where volunteers most often serve, including children’s and youth ministries, worship services, and transportation. 

Show Notes:

HR Matters for Churches, Episode 12 of the Church Law podcast 

Vicarious Liability (Respondeat Superior), by Richard R. Hammar

Keeping Children Safe in Your Church, Episode 15 of the Church Law podcast

Minimizing the Risks of Child Molestation in Churches, by Richard R. Hammar

Directors and Officers Insurance, by Richard R. Hammar

Risks Associated with Cell Phones, by Richard R. Hammar

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Erika E. Cole, Esq., known as The Church Attorney®, is one of only a handful of attorneys in the nation who practices exclusively in the area of church law. She currently serves as a senior editorial advisor for Christianity Today’s ChurchLawAndTax.com.

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