• Legal and Risk Management Services Office
• AIDS/HIV
• Disabilities
• Arson and Bombing Attacks on Churches — Assessment and Prevention
• Church's Internal Disciplinary Process and Polity
• Church Loan Programs of the General Assembly
• Copyright
• Discrimination on the Basis of Race, Ethnicity, Culture or National Origin
• Employment Matters
• Insurance
• Presbyterian Church ( U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly
• Presbyterian Church ( U.S.A.) General Assembly Council
• Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church ( U.S.A.)
• Presbyterian Church ( U.S.A.) Investment and Loan Program, Inc.
• Presbyterian Church ( U.S.A.) Foundation
• Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
• Minister Assistance
• PresbyNet
• PresbyTel
• Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
• Stewardship
• Useful Web Sites
• Do's and Don'ts When a Lawsuit Is Filed — And Until It's Over
  • When the Papers Arrive
  • The Next Step
  • When You Meet with Your Attorney
  • As the Case Progresses
• Church News Publications
• Social and Civil Policy Statements of the General Assembly
• Social Policy Compilation
• God Alone is Lord of the Conscience
• The Right of Church Autonomy and Government Regulation of Church Activity
• Conduct Motivated by Conscience
• Government Support for Religious Institutions
• Taxation and Religious Organizations
• New Religions and Threats to Conversion
• Religious Expression in Public Places
• Religious Participation in Public Life
• Nonprofit Standard Mail Rate

Martha Clark, General Counsel
(888)728-7228 ext. 5390

April Davenport, Staff Attorney
(888)728-7228 ext. 5350

Becky Rayner, Paralegal
(888)728-7228 ext. 8021

Kris Baker, Associate for Risk Management
(888)728-7228 ext. 5549

Brenda Smithers, Senior Legal Assistant
(888)728-7228 ext. 5377

Ann Rassman, Legal Assistant
(888)728-7228 ext. 5378

Sandra Charles, Risk Management Assistant
(888)728-7228 ext. 5530

The Office can provide general information on various legal and risk management topics:

• Incorporation: Corporate Articles and Bylaws
• Church Insurance
• State Sales and Use Taxes
• Litigation
• Federal Tax Exemption: 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Letters
• Corporate
• Intellectual Property: Copyright, Trademark
• Personnel Issues
• Church Loan Documents
• Tax Issues
• Structural Matters
• Real Estate
• National Church Insurance Program
• Travel Insurance
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Risk Management
• Landmarking
• First Amendment
• Worker's Compensation
• Wage and Hour Issues

Note: Because laws vary from state to state, the attorneys and staff in our office can only provide general advice or guidance. Your local attorney should be consulted for specific legal advice on the pertinent facts and the law applicable in your jurisdiction.

Public Health Service

Centers for Disease Control

National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)

CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse

(800)458-5231
Deaf Access/TDD: (800)243-7012
P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003

Note: The CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse will do a database search for information about AIDS/HIV; for example, they will do a database search for information on how to address the situation of a child with HIV in a child-care setting.

National Ministries Division and Presbyterian Disabilities Concerns

A network of PHEWA
(888)728-7228 ext. 8100

People contacting this number will be directed to a variety of resources that will assist ministers and congregations in their efforts to make their worship services and church programs more inclusive for all of the children of God, but especially for those with disabilities. These resources include:

• Disabilities resources
• Policies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on disabilities
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
• Access Sunday Awareness Packet materials
• Suggestions on Making Meeting Places Accessible
• Architectural Design for an Accessible Sanctuary
• Low Interest Loans Available to Make the Church More Accessible

Job Accommodation Network

A service of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
(800)ADA-WORK or (800)526-7234

U.S. Department of Justice
ADA Information Line 1(800)514-0301

Church Threat Assessment Guide: (800) 800-3855
ATF National Arson Hotline: (888) ATF-FIRE
ATF National Bomb Hotline: (888) ATF-BOMB

Office of the General Assembly Constitutional Services

Laurie Griffith (888)728-7228 ext. 5432
Doska Ross (888)728-7228 ext. 5434
Mark Tammen (888)728-7228 ext. 5433

The Church Musician and the Copyright Law, Church Music Publishers Association, P. O. Box 158992, Nashville, TN 37215. (615)791-0273.

100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Mary McCarthy, Manager, Rights and Permissions
(888)728-7228 ext. 5081

Answers to common copyright questions

Guide to copyright law by the the publishing house of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Information about the use of videos. See, in particular, the very helpful questions and answers in the FAQ section.)

Lisa Robbins, Associate Director of Human Resources
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(888) 728-7228 x5710

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Employee Handbook, Human Resources Office, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202, (888) 728-7228 x5710. (This handbook is primarily written for General Assembly-level employers).

Information about recommended minimum insurance coverages smd companies that offer insurance to churches and middle governing bodies
Kris Baker, Risk Manager
1-888-728-7228 ext. 5549

Recommended minimum insurance coverages and a profile of major church insurance companies/programs

100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(888) 728-7228

Clifton Kirkpatrick, Stated Clerk
Loyda Aja, Director, Office of the Stated Clerk
Gradye Parsons, Director of Operations
Mark Tammen, Director of Constitutional Services
Laurie Griffith, Manager/Judicial Process and Social Witness
Doska Ross, Manager, Polity Guidance & Training
Lesley Davies, Associate for Examination

The Office of the General Assembly posts various publications on the Internet. These include the PCUSA Constitution, Minutes of the General Assembly, Judicial Resources, General Assembly Resolutions and Study Papers, Ecumenical Resources, Forms and Certificates, and many other resources.

100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(888) 728-7228

Linda B. Valentine, Executive Director
Curtis Kearns, Executive Administrator
Jill Hudson, Middle Governing Bodies Coordinator
Karen Schmidt, Deputy Executive Director for Communication and Funds Development
Tom Taylor, Deputy Executive Director for Mission
Joey Bailey, Deputy Executive Director for Shared Services and CFO

2000 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(800) 773-7752

Robert Maggs, Jr., President/CEO
Jean Hemphill, General Counsel

The Board of Pensions has regional service teams located throughout the nation. Phone (800) 773-7752 to get contact information for your regional service team.

100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(800) 903-7457

James Hudson, President/CEO ext. 5878
James Rissler, Sr. VP/COO/Treasurer ext. 5618
Ben Blake, VP/Sales & Marketing ext. 5865

200 E. Twelfth Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(800) 858-6127

Robert Leech, President/CEO
Laura Plumley, Sr. VP/General Counsel
Gregory Rousos, Chief Operating Officer

The Foundation has development officers located throughout the nation. Phone (800)858-6127 ext. 8919 to secure the contact information for the development officer in your area.