In recent years, many states and local governments have changed their anti-discrimination laws. These changes now include gender identity and sexual orientation as protected categories—something that directly affects how churches can operate.
At the same time, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges has led to growing pressure on churches to align with the culture’s new definitions of marriage and identity.
This puts Christian ministries in a difficult position.
Many churches are now being asked to choose between holding firm to biblical teaching—or facing legal threats for doing so. We’ve seen churches challenged for declining to host same-sex weddings. Others have faced questions about staff hiring, use of their buildings, or even public statements on social media.
We want churches and ministries to be prepared.
The NCLL helps churches navigate these issues—before they become problems.
We help set policies that protect biblical values. We walk with churches when challenges arise. And we make sure they know where the legal lines are so they aren’t crossed by accident.
This is not something you want to figure out in the middle of a crisis.
A church’s ability to teach, serve, and stand firm on God’s Word depends on being legally equipped and protected. We help them stay strong in this new legal environment—so they can keep doing what matters most.
