When the Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to his young protege Timothy, I wonder if he knew his words would continue to guide and inspire followers of Jesus almost 2,000 years later. For example, in 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Paul famously wrote, "But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a …
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How Compliant Is Your California Church?
A few weeks ago, a small business owner came over to my house to provide me with a quote to replace some of the single-paned windows for my aging house. After he completed the measurements of all the windows we hoped to replace, he sat down with us to explain the process. During the course of the …
How Churches in California Comply with Indoor Heat Illness Prevention
On July 23, 2024, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Standards) approved the Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment (Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396), adding another policy for employers to implement, including churches, to remain compliant. As with most workplace …
Churches and the California Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Plan
There's no doubt that compliance continues to be an ongoing challenge for small to medium-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, and churches in California this year. Without the luxury of a legal team or human resources department, it's a challenge to wade through the mountains of legalese …
Improving Church Operations Through Facility Use Policies
We had just hired the Operations Coordinator at our church when a request for a memorial service came in. As I walked her through our processes and procedures, I said, "Everyone should attend at least two memorials a year." Understandably, she gave me an odd look. But I knew she'd see them from a …
Is Your California Church On Track To Comply With SB 553
Small to medium-sized churches operating in California know the challenge of remaining compliant with the glut of new laws passed each year. Since most churches cannot afford a human resources or legal department to provide clear guidance on everything required, they can easily fall behind on …
