I’ve been asked some questions on church copyright lately. This is always a tough discussion because the laws change so much. What is allowed and what is not allowed? What licenses are needed? How much do they cost? Do non-profits need to deal with copyright. Can a church just ask forgiveness after-the-fact if it is in violation?
Copyright compliance is a must. It is not worth the risk of creating legal and financial turmoil for your ministry. The best way to approach these kind of question is to ask people who handle church copyright and license issues.
Here are a couple places to start:
CCLI: http://www.ccli.com
Christian Copyright Solutions: http://www.copyrightsolver.com