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Empowering Churches & Ministries with Expert HR Solutions
At Church HR Network, we offer comprehensive HR, operations, and safety compliance services for faith-based organizations, including churches, nonprofits, schools, camps, colleges, faith-based charities and mission-sending organizations, both nationally and internationally.
Our Approach to Ministry HR
We are deeply and personally involved in ministry, so we are truly passionate about guiding churches and faith-based organizations through the unique HR challenges that they face today; from Operational Audits to comprehensive Training Solutions, we’re here to help you build the foundation so ministry can happen.
Plus with our Ongoing HR Services, you can get HR support when you need it.
There are a lot of HR products and services out there, but very few understand the nuances of faith-based ministry. That’s why we have built our services specifically for religious organizations – without sacrificing any effectiveness or professionalism.
We know how hard it can be to navigate where ministry and compliance collide, and that’s why we’re here. Simply put, we get it; and helping faith-based organizations lies at the very core of who we are.
Experienced Ministry HR Professionals
As active participants in the faith-based community, we understand the very heartbeat of the church and other faith-based organizations; and in turn, we’re able to bring a true insider’s perspective to the unique challenges that surround the church and other religious organizations as an employer.
There are many aspects of Human Resources that uniquely apply in a faith-based setting, which is why you must understand the risks involved in order to avoid jeopardizing your ministry protections and exemptions.
Comprehensive HR Services
Our HR services for churches and religious organizations include:
Ongoing HR Services
Get Your HR Ministry Needs Met Our Ongoing HR Services offer support when you need it – so that you’ll have all the tools necessary to make ministry to happen.
Project Services
Testimonials
Anna Barnett
Indian Hills Camp
“We appreciate the assistance from Church HR Network through their extensive resource library and their quick responses”.
Suzanne Doeren
Centerpoint Church
“I recommend them all the time and without a doubt, our membership is worth every penny”.
Paul Mueller
Executive Pastor,
New Life Bible Fellowship
“We’ve been a client of Church HR Network since finding them last spring at one of their HR Bootcamp seminars. Since then, we’ve utilized their consulting services several times for questions ranging from proper hiring and termination practices to subcontractor vs. employee compensation issues, and for a few other questions as well. Each time, their response has been quick, thorough, and extremely helpful, and the individual consultants we’ve worked with have been unfailingly polite and engaging. For my money, Church HR Network’s services are among the best purchases we make every month”.
About Church HR Network
Church HR Network was founded by Leslie DeMattia. Leslie and her team have more than two hundred years of experience combined in faith-based operations.
After founding DeMattia Consulting in 2015, a consulting firm that works with faith-based organizations and faith-based charities, Leslie and her team hope to bring that same passion to faith-based organizations through Church HR Network.
We get it – and we’re here to help
Book a call and we will answer your pressing HR ministry needs.
Articles
CALIFORNIA SB 1454 REVISITED: WHAT MINISTRIES NEED TO KNOW NOW
An Updated Look at How the Law May Affect Faith-Based Organizations This article is informational only and does not constitute, nor is it intended to serve as, legal advice to our ministry clients. While we have consulted with our own legal counsel on the development...
Emergency Operations Planning: Protecting People and Preparing Your Ministry
A worship service, youth gathering, school program, or community outreach event can change in an instant. An earthquake, fire, medical emergency, missing child, violent threat, or extended power outage may leave ministry leaders with only seconds to act. The question...
Child Protection Training for Churches & Ministries: Why It Matters Even When Not Required
Why every church, Christian school, camp, and faith-based organization should provide mandated reporter training—even when state law does not clearly require it A ministry may operate in a state that does not clearly require religious organization employees or...
Frequently Asked Question
Are general workplace posters sufficient for ministries?
Standard workplace posters are designed for secular employers and include language and legal references that simply don’t apply to religious organizations. In fact, some of the content directly conflicts with your religious exemptions. Ministries need customized workplace posters that ensure compliance while protecting their unique legal rights.
Can we only hire individuals that align with our religious beliefs?
Yes. As a religious organization, you are exempt from certain anti-discrimination laws, and your hiring decisions can reflect your religious beliefs. Safeguarding your ministry’s exemptions is essential to protecting your mission and your ability to operate according to faith-based principles.
Why should ministries avoid participating in state disability programs?
Opting into a state-run disability insurance program may seem like a simple way to offer benefits—but for ministries, it can lead to long-term complications. Participation may subject your organization to government oversight, potential audits, and compliance obligations that could put your religious exemptions at risk. Church HR Network and other experts strongly recommend protecting your ministry’s autonomy and exploring alternative benefit options that better align with your faith-based structure and mission.
Are you handling ministerial taxes correctly?
Ministerial employees are treated differently under tax law, and many ministries are surprised to learn that they cannot withhold Social Security and Medicare (FICA) from a minister’s paycheck. Instead, ministers are responsible for paying these taxes themselves under the Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA). Understanding how to properly classify, compensate, and handle tax reporting for ministers is essential to staying compliant and avoiding costly mistakes.
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