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Mauck & Baker, located in downtown Chicago is nationally known for representing churches, religious institutions, businesses and individuals in religious liberties cases. Our monthly newsletter covers topics relating to religious news and legal information relevant to our practice. Please forward our newsletter on to others interested in religious freedom and visit our website for more information about our work. 
 

Alliance Defending Freedom Profile 


Alliance Defending Freedom featured Noel W. Steret in their latest issue of Faith and Justice. Mauck & Baker is an allied attorney firm with ADF. Read Noel's profilefor an update on one of his most recent cases, TLC. 
PASTOR CARE 
 
The Pastor's Kid, an interview with Barnabas Piper 
July, 2014 
 

  

PK is a familiar acronym within Christian culture, one quickly associated with the offspring of pastors. And if the name Piper sounds familiar its because it belongs to the son of writer and pastor John Piper. Barnabas Piper, released "The Pastor's Kid" this month telling the story of the stereotypes, burdens, and spotlight the children of pastors often encounter. Read our interview with Barnabas to find out more about his book.      

  



 NON-PROFITS
Staying on Mission 
July, 2014

"As our culture embraces a secular or pluralistic orientation, Christianity has moved from being important to irrelevant and now to repugnant.  With this change, Christian organizations' status under the law has followed." Read more from "Staying on Mission" for Richard C. Baker's thoughts on the legal direction of non-profits must take to protect their religious rights. 
BEST PRACTICE
Are You Legal in the Digital Age? 
 July, 2014 

 

Having a social media presence is an excellent tool both for growing your church and communicating with your congregation especially if you want to reach a younger generation. But poor use of social media can have negative legal consequences if your staff doesn't have a plan in place. Read our "Staying Legal in the Digital Age"best practice tips on ways to protect your church in your communications efforts.