Author Description

Church Law is the definitive guide to the legal issues facing religious congregations in America today. From property ownership to membership disputes to clergy malpractice, this book covers all the key topics with clarity and insight. Edwin S. Gorham has decades of experience as a practicing attorney and a leader in his own church, giving him a unique perspective on the complex intersection of law and faith. Whether you are a pastor, a layperson, or simply curious about the legal landscape, Church Law is an essential resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.