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1722 The Freedom Center of Missouri

Law Meets Gospel

Release Date: 06/07/2017

Ten Tips for More Efficient Meetings show art Ten Tips for More Efficient Meetings

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Based on my experience with meetings good and bad, I’ve compiled some tips from both practical and parliamentary sources to get any group on the right track. Start on time. Identify the meeting’s goals and each agenda item’s goal ahead of time. Set time limits for each agenda item. Have all reports submitted in writing with enough advance time for board members to read them, and have any recommendations for action highlighted in the reports. Use unanimous consent for uncontroversial questions. . Ask for any changes. If there are none, the minutes are adopted by unanimous consent....

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1750 Luther’s Legacy on Church and State show art 1750 Luther’s Legacy on Church and State

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Josh concludes his conversation with Derek Nelson, coauthor of Resilient Reformer: The Life and Thought of Martin Luther, this time exploring the legacy of Luther's thought on Western society's concepts of religion and government.

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1749 Luther on Government's Role in Religion show art 1749 Luther on Government's Role in Religion

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Josh continues his conversation with , coauthor of , this time focusing on Luther’s attitudes about government’s role in governing religion.

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1748 Luther on Church and Government show art 1748 Luther on Church and Government

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, coauthor of , shares some of the attitudes and work of Martin Luther toward the relationship of Church and government.

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1747 Law in Luther's Day show art 1747 Law in Luther's Day

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Before Martin Luther became a monk, he was a rather successful student whose father encouraged his path into the study of law. Informed in part by his brief stint in law school and other encounters with lawyers in his day, he developed a distaste and distrust for the profession as a whole. , coauthor of , helps explain what a lawyer did in sixteenth-century Germany, what studying the law would have been like, and what Luther thought about the law. Subscribe to the Law Meets Gospel Podcast Support the Law Meets Gospel Podcast Sign up to contribute an amount you choose for each episode...

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1746 Building a Culture of Accountability show art 1746 Building a Culture of Accountability

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When organizations lack accountability mechanisms, they can become stagnant. When someone suggests implementing some accountability or asks specific questions about current practices, the person responsible for that aspect of the faith community's life often takes it as a personal attack. But when a community values accountability as a necessary part of good stewardship, moments of accountability can serve to improve the organization's mission. Developing a culture of accountability takes time, but the process can be served by bringing in an outsider without personal connections to share what...

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All states authorize clergy to perform marriage ceremonies. But each state has its own definitions and procedures. For example, some states have narrow definitions of who qualifies as clergy, sometimes even requiring registration. And the consequences of not following these procedures can fall on both the marrying couple and the minister. Related (July 11, 2013) Congratulations, Amy and Hunter!   Subscribe to the Law Meets Gospel Podcast Support the Law Meets Gospel Podcast Sign up to contribute an amount you choose for each episode the Law Meets Gospel Podcast publishes.

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1744 Reformation 500! show art 1744 Reformation 500!

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October 31, 2017, marks the five hundredth anniversary of Martin Luther's ninety-five theses, which sparked the Reformation. The ripples of the Reformation still can be seen in the Church and society. Law Meets Gospel marks the occasion with Josh explaining the inspiration for several aspects of the podcast. Law Meets Gospel is inspired by Luther's teaching about Law and Gospel within Christian scriptures. Josh's sign-off, "As you work to meet the worlds need, be wise, be bold, and be joyful." is inspired by two quotes. First, Frederick Buechner's writing, "The place God calls you is the place...

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1743 Gifts received after dissolution show art 1743 Gifts received after dissolution

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What happens when someone gives a gift to a religious organization that no longer exists? Leaders should consider several things before dissolving an organization to make the answer more certain. First, ensure the organization uses clear language that is also consistent with applicable statutes. Second, determine whether any denominational entity has already been designated as a corporate successor. Third, if there is no denominational entity, consider designating a corporate successor. Fourth, communicate with all community members and supporters and invite those who include the organization...

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1742 Housing allowance decision show art 1742 Housing allowance decision

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The federal district court for the Western District of Wisconsin recently held that the Tax Code's housing allowance violates the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. The decision in , (W.D. Wis., Oct. 6, 2017), deals with . It does not affect the exemption from taxed income based on the value of a church-owned home, traditionally referred to as a parsonage, which is found in 26 U.S.C. § 107(1). Josh explains how the housing-allowance exemption works, why the court concluded it is unconstitutional, and what ministers and religious organizations should look for as the case progresses. ...

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Josh talks with Dave Roland, the Director of Litigation and cofounder of the Freedom Center of Missouri about the center's mission. The Freedom Center of Missouri is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and public-interest litigation in six key areas: freedom of expression, economic liberty (the right to earn a living), property rights, religious liberties, limited government, and government transparency. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="150"] Dave Roland, Executive Director and cofounder of the Freedom Center of Missouri[/caption] Josh and Dave first met when they were both studying at Vanderbilt University, where they both earned graduate degrees in theology jointly with their law degrees. Dave talks about his path from pursuing ministry to law school, working for the Institute for Justice and the Becket Fund, then moving with his wife and cofounder Jenifer  Zeigler Roland to Missouri to work at the Show Me Institute. Finally, they began the Freedom Center of Missouri in Jenifer's hometown of Mexico, Missouri. Josh and Dave discussed the following organizations with similar goals as the Freedom Center of Missouri, three of which Dave worked for:

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