Hear from professionals on the latest legal shifts impacting ministries and how to stay ahead in the game.About this Event
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company and Lightwell Insurance Advisors of Indiana are excited to announce their 2026 Ministry Legal Trends event!
Churches and Christian ministries are facing an increasingly complex legal environment shaped by cultural shifts, emerging technologies, heightened security concerns, and evolving expectations around employment and governance. To help ministry leaders navigate these challenges with confidence, we invite you to join us for an important session.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Northview Church Student Center – Carmel
12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy Suite 1, Carmel, IN 46033
*No cost and lunch included
During this free event, our presenters will walk through real‑world issues ministries are encountering across the country and provide practical guidance on risk, compliance, and proactive steps leaders can take to protect their mission, people, and reputation.
Topics will include:
Protests, Security, and Immigration – Responding to protests, improving campus safety, and understanding immigration‑related considerations.
Ministry Employment Issues – Worker classification, employee discipline, and the employment pitfalls most likely to create liability.
Other Emerging Legal Trends such as:
- Technology & the Law — AI and intellectual property implications for ministries
- Sex Offenders & Child Protection — Balancing safety, grace, and legal compliance
- Ministry Bylaws — Why governing documents matter more than ever
- First Amendment Developments — Key updates affecting church autonomy
- Large Verdict Trends — The rise in significant jury verdicts and what it means for your ministry
Whether you serve as a pastor, board member, executive leader, or ministry administrator, this session will provide clarity on today’s most pressing legal risks and help you to lead wisely in a changing legal climate.
*While the information provided is intended to be helpful, it does not constitute legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in your area.
Event Venue
12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy, 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, United States
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