Erika E. Cole uses her almost 25 years of experience providing legal services to denominations and churches to administer her proprietary legal risk management tool, The Church Attorney Legal Audit® System.

Additionally she is the creator and host of The Church Compliance Conference, the Church Law Podcast, and courses for church leadership.


The Church Attorney Legal Audit® System

An investment in your church’s integrity. Just as a your church may have had a financial audit performed, your church should consider a legal audit to ensure it is operating in compliance and avoiding inadvertent liability. With this comprehensive four-step process, you walk through a legal audit with an expert that is knowledgeable, compassionate, and mission-driven.


The Annual Church Compliance Conference

This event is listed as one of the top conferences in the nation for the need-to-know information for pastors and church leaders. Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 21, 2023 for this hybrid event that has consistently grown in size and relevance in 2007. Join us in-person or online for a day of learning and networking with other church leaders!

Immediately Accessible Resources

So you don’t have to Google-lawyer the Issues that are unique to churches and leaders. This collection of content includes board trainings, information on avoiding an IRS audit, 501(c)(3) guides, and more.


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Trainings

For attorneys and professionals who serve churches, so you can be sure your services meet client needs and you can feel confident in each client matter. Gain key insights into the critical components I used to build a Church law practice from the ground up. 


Church Law Podcast

Pastors and church leaders in America face challenges that are increasing in scope and impact. Whether we're talking issues of cultural dynamics and the church or need-to-know information about everyday operations, the legal issues impacting churches aren't going away. Listen to the Church Law podcast to gain real life insights from a real lawyer who does this work everyday. You'll gain key insights to help your church in this critical time, and learn the pitfalls to avoid.

 

Meet Erika

I have dedicated my life to helping churches of all denominations and sizes ensuring that their legal affairs are in order so they can focus on spreading their message, serving their communities, and growing their ministries.

2011: Appointed to the Panel of Legal Experts for the Commission of Accountability for Religious Organizations.

2013: Appointed to Board of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

2013: Opened a second office to better serve a growing client base in a new region.

2016: Admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court.

2017: Became Equity Partner at law firm with 17 offices and 200 attorneys.

2021: Became Host of the Church Law Podcast on the Christianity Today podcast network; Created The Church Attorney MasterClass to train & support other attorneys in the area of church law.

2022: Created Take the Next Call Online Course to help Pastors in burnout suffer less.

2023: Launched The Church Attorney Legal Audit® System. Celebrating 25 years of legal practice in June!

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