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Christian Employers Are Not Alone.

When one member is challenged, the full alliance stands behind them. When one fight is won, every member benefits.

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Every Christian Employer Needs Three Things.

Clarity

Know your rights and understand the legal, regulatory, and policy issues affecting your workplace.

Protection

Benefit from legal protections CEA has already secured for qualifying members.

A Voice

Have CEA representing Christian employers before government acts.

Membership Tiers

Choose the Level of Support You Need.

Every membership level begins with CEA's core legal and policy protections. The difference is how much operational and strategic support you want around them.

CEA Protect

Am I protected?

For employers who want CEA's core legal protection, policy intelligence, and member briefings.

  • ◆ CEA legal protections available to qualifying members
  • ◆ Litigation and regulatory alerts
  • ◆ Faith-aligned policy guidance
  • ◆ Member-only legal briefings
  • ◆ Access to CEA member resources

Best for: Employers primarily seeking protection and legal clarity.

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CEA Employer

Am I protected and prepared?

Everything in CEA Protect, plus the practical tools and support needed to run a faith-driven workplace.

  • ◆ Full HR compliance library
  • ◆ Employee handbook and policy templates
  • ◆ DOL and IRS audit-readiness fire drills
  • ◆ On-demand HR support
  • ◆ Compliance calendars and multi-state trackers
  • ◆ Manager and compliance training
  • ◆ Peer HR cohort access
  • ◆ Faith-aligned benefits guidance
  • ◆ Discounted access to pre-vetted legal counsel

Best for: Employers who want both protection and day-to-day operational support.

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CEA Strategic

Do I need an active advocate?

Everything in CEA Employer, plus direct policy and government-relations support for your organization.

  • ◆ Organization-specific policy monitoring
  • ◆ Direct government-relations advocacy
  • ◆ Strategic legal and policy coordination
  • ◆ Executive briefings on emerging threats
  • ◆ Coalition and advocacy escalation pathways
  • ◆ Priority support on complex regulatory issues

Best for: Employers facing significant policy, regulatory, or sector-specific challenges.

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Court-Backed. Permanent.

Protection Before the Crisis.

A federal religious-freedom fight can cost an employer $1 million or more and consume years in court. CEA has already fought many of those battles.

CEA v. Azar

Permanent Federal Injunction

Protecting qualifying CEA members from federal penalties related to contraceptive and abortifacient coverage addressed by the court order.

CEA v. EEOC/HHS

Permanent Federal Injunction

Protecting qualifying members from federal mandates addressed by the court involving gender-transition procedures and related healthcare requirements.

CEA v. EEOC

Binding Federal Settlement

Providing additional protections for qualifying Christian employers operating according to sincerely held religious beliefs.

No individual lawsuit. No years in court.

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Side by Side

Find the Right Fit.

CEA Protect CEA Employer CEA Strategic
Legal protections ✓ ✓ ✓
Litigation and regulatory alerts ✓ ✓ ✓
Policy guidance ✓ ✓ ✓
Member legal briefings ✓ ✓ ✓
HR compliance tools ✗ ✓ ✓
Handbook and policy templates ✗ ✓ ✓
HR hotline ✗ ✓ ✓
Audit-readiness tools ✗ ✓ ✓
Benefits guidance ✗ ✓ ✓
Peer HR community ✗ ✓ ✓
Organization-specific monitoring ✗ ✗ ✓
Direct government relations ✗ ✗ ✓
Executive strategic support ✗ ✗ ✓

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Protection Begins Before the Problem Arrives.

Do not wait for an agency letter, employee complaint, benefits dispute, or regulatory mandate to begin thinking about religious freedom. The best legal defense begins before there is a legal crisis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does protection begin? +

CEA protections are available to qualifying members once membership is active and the applicable membership requirements are satisfied.

What do the legal protections cover? +

CEA's federal injunctions and settlement address specific federal mandates, agencies, and conduct covered by those legal actions.

What is the difference between CEA Protect and CEA Employer? +

CEA Protect is designed around core legal protection and policy intelligence. CEA Employer adds the HR, compliance, benefits, and operational resources needed to manage a faith-driven workplace.

What makes CEA Strategic different? +

CEA Strategic adds organization-specific policy monitoring and direct government-relations support.

Can I upgrade later? +

Yes. You can move to a higher membership level as your organization's needs grow.

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Protect the Organization God Entrusted to You.

Know your rights. Protect your mission. Have a voice.

Do not wait for a government mandate, agency letter, or legal challenge to determine where you can stand.

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Freedom to Do Business God's Way.