Who Owns Your Sermons & Other Questions About Intellectual Property (Ep. 231)

EST. - For the Established Church with Sam Rainer and Josh King

There is no clock with creativity. Writers, musicians, and other artists are often inspired in the moment. Who owns the intellectual property created by a staff person while on church time? Should pastors and other staff use church equipment for their creative endeavors? In this episode, Josh and Sam interview Dee Black and talk through these issues. Check out Dee Black's new album, The Blood, Vol. 1, and other great merchandise items at DeeBlack.com.
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