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Beyond COVID-19: Thinking biblically about hybrid church members’ meetings

In response to the lockdown restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing concern for people’s health, many churches have been holding their general meetings online – either amending their constitutions to allow for this, or (when it was in force from June 2020 to March 2021) making use of the Government’s emergency legislation. Some churches … Read more …

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Client Stories

It is a privilege and a joy to directly support the work of our gospel partners. Providing Christ-centred legal advice to those on the front line of Christian ministry is our great mission. Gospel work can often seem trivial and go unseen, but we want to showcase how ministries are moving forward and flourishing through … Read more …

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Providing Property for the Gospel

Think for a moment how much gospel activity happens through the ownership and use of property. Manses, church buildings, offices, halls, cafes, and many more such venues house all sorts of vital ministries that are seeking to grow God’s Kingdom. Providing that property for churches and Christian organisations is therefore a vital mission of itself! … Read more …

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Caring for the carers – a new statutory right for unpaid carers

The government has published its response to the 2020 consultation on carer’s leave, confirming its intention to introduce a new statutory right for unpaid carers to take up to one week (five working days) of unpaid leave per year when Parliamentary time allows. The right will apply in England, Wales and Scotland. Caring for the … Read more …

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What you need to know about the Fundraising Code of Practice

Who is the Fundraising Regulator? The Regulator manages a system of fundraising self-regulation and provides advice to two main constituencies – fundraisers and members of the public. You can find their guidance for those two groups here: Key behaviours expected of fundraisers: guidance for fundraisers Key behaviours you should expect from fundraisers: advice for the … Read more …

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Staying True to Calling

Inspired by the testimony and ministry of Pastor Richard Wurmbrand – author of Tortured for Christ – Release International has a vital mission. Working through indigenous church partners in more than 25 countries, they are helping persecuted Christians across the globe through prayer, pastoral help, and practical provision. It’s a hugely important calling, and help … Read more …

Data Protection Law and Your Church

Since May 2018 it’s been a legal requirement for every church to conform to the General Data Protection Regulation, which dictates how you can use people’s personal data. Our Data Protections experts have explored all the ins and outs of GDPR so that you don’t have to. GDPR in practice… It’s the first morning of … Read more …

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A Secure Future

Seeking to provide a secure future for our loved ones is something that we can all relate to.  For many children growing up in less developed countries though, there is no such provision. These children sadly have futures that are far from secure. Fountain of Peace Children’s Foundation UK was set up to provide hope … Read more …

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The highs and lows of homeworking

The last couple of years has seen a huge increase in the number of staff working from home. For some, it has been a blessing; flexibility, no commute, no distractions. For others, it has been a headache: managing the employment relationship at a distance, monitoring productivity, learning how to use Zoom, and balancing working from … Read more …

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Staff training on our biblical distinctives

This week, we were really privileged to have Graham Beynon, FIEC’s Head of Local Ministries, join our online staff meeting to teach us about the doctrine of the church. This training formed part of a series looking together at our doctrinal basis, of what we believe as a biblically-shaped Christian law firm. Training with distinction … Read more …