Sacred Work Deserves Legal Protection

Entheogenic churches are at the frontlines of a spiritual renaissance, but many feel uncertain about how to legally protect their work. This course bridges the gap between spirituality and structure, giving you everything you need to promote, communicate and offer ceremonies confidently, safely, and sacredly. Whether you’re currently holding space, called to begin, or seeking protection in your existing path, this one-of-a-kind course gives you the tools to practice with confidence, clarity, and care rooted in U.S. religious freedom law.

In This Course We Cover:

✅ RFRA, the First Amendment, and state-level religious freedom laws ✅ The legal line between protected religious speech and commercial advertising ✅ How to safely talk about legality, tax status, and sacraments in public materials ✅ Risk reduction strategies when dispensing sacrament and managing access protocols ✅ Why using the word “medicine” creates exposure—and safer spiritual alternatives ✅ Understanding of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status ✅ Building legally sound websites, waivers, intake forms, and membership agreements ✅ What to do if your church is contacted by law enforcement or regulators ✅ How to clearly distinguish religious practices from therapeutic or clinical care ✅ A real-time legal case study walkthrough featuring live documents and expert analysis

Position yourself with clarity and purpose

Avoid the language that attracts unwanted attention. Protect your message and your mission with proven legal strategies and clear communication tools.

The syllabus

10 Chapters · 11 Lessons

  1. 1

    Foundations of Religious Protection

    1. Understanding RFRA and First Amendment Rights Free preview
  2. 2

    Advertising, Outreach & the Right to Proselytize

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Religious Speech vs. Commercial Speech

  3. 3

    Legal Landmines: Discussing Law in Promotional Materials

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Legal Landmines: Discussing Law in Promotional Materials

  4. 4

    Dispensing Sacrament, Controlled Substance Risk & Diversion Considerations

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to evaluate your platform, access protocols, and risk for members and leadership

  5. 5

    The Word “Medicine”: Implications in Western Culture

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Why this word invites risk and how to describe healing within a religious frame

  6. 6

    Tax-Exempt Status & Structuring Your Church (501(c)(3))

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to qualify as a tax-exempt religious organization under 501(c)(3), how to properly talk about it in public materials, how to structure donations and receipts

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Donation Receipt letter

  7. 7

    Messaging through Websites, Waivers, Screening, and Membership Agreements

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Crafting documents that both express your theology and offer legal protection

  8. 8

    Law Enforcement Encounters & Government Perception

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to manage scrutiny, what police are trained to look for, and what to say (and not say)

  9. 9

    The Religious vs. Therapeutic Line

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to frame your practice to stay spiritually authentic and legally distinct from clinical care

  10. 10

    Live Case Study Walkthrough: Alabama Litigation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Real documents, real tactics, and your expert legal breakdown of an active entheogenic religious case

Messaging Mistakes Are the #1 Legal Risk for Churches

 Greg Lake has advised and worked with over 100+ entheogenic religious leaders across the country, and the #1 legal issue he sees is messaging. This course gives you the tools you need to communicate your spiritual path without compromising your legal protection. The EntheoEsq 10 Course Program is exactly what you need to: ✅Promote your organization without triggering unnecessary scrutiny ✅Communicate clearly and compliantly ✅Build your foundation on sound legal strategy ✅Learn what’s protected — and what’s not ✅Speak publicly with confidence ✅Stop second-guessing your message

✨ You’ll Walk Away With:

Spiritual and legal sovereignty

Gain a grounded understanding of your rights under RFRA and the First Amendment as a sacred leader or facilitator

Discernment in language and structure

Share your mission clearly without inviting unnecessary scrutiny or misclassification

Real-world legal wisdom

Drawn from active cases, to help you walk your path with confidence, integrity, and protection for your community

Legal Protection & Strategy Training

Position yourself with clarity and purpose, and avoid the language that attracts unwanted attention. Protect your message and your mission with proven legal strategies and clear communication tools.

Avoid Legal Pitfalls

Learn how to structure sacrament access, speak about healing authentically, and respond strategically to law enforcement scrutiny.

Tax-Exempt Status Guidance

Understand the process of qualifying for federal tax exemption and maintaining legal and spiritual integrity for your church.

About Your Instructor

Greg Lake, Esq. is a licensed attorney, author, and national authority on entheogenic church law. He has assisted over 100 entheogenic organizations across the U.S., helping them navigate the complex legal terrain surrounding sacrament access, constitutional protections, and spiritual structure.​ Greg is the author of The Law of Entheogenic Churches in the United States Series and has been a trusted resource for spiritual communities working with entheogens. His work blends legal expertise with deep respect for sacred practice.​ He is currently litigating across the country RFRA defense case, giving students of this masterclass real-time insight into how legal protection for entheogenic churches is evolving in court.

What People Are Saying

Discover how this masterclass series is transforming the way entheogenic church leaders approach legal protection and communication strategies.

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I had a wonderful experience with Mr. Lake. Very knowledgeable and compassionate. Mr. Lake gave me all the legal documents needed, helped do the legal filling and guided me through the process which was very needed. I highly recommend Mr. Lake to guide you on the right path.
Mary- Bufo healing Sanctuary

Texas

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This is helping me in real time. The base knowledge and understanding in this course is something that every person who is serving in this space needs. Understanding  my tax free status, how to communicate that, and how to structure and word my website gave me so much confidence! Thank you Greg
Jessica L.

Las Vegas, NV

This course is for you if you're..

✅ A facilitator of plant medicine or entheogenic sacraments who wants legal clarity and protection ✅ Starting—or already running—an entheogenic church or sacred organization ✅ Unsure how to talk about your offerings without triggering advertising or medical laws ✅ Seeking to align your outreach, website, or onboarding with both spiritual values and legal frameworks ✅ Curious about how RFRA and First Amendment protections actually apply in real-life scenarios ✅ Concerned about law enforcement, IRS status, or public perception of your work ✅ Looking to responsibly grow your platform and reach without compromising your mission ✅ Wanting templates, tools, and examples that you can apply immediately ✅ Ready to be seen as a legitimate spiritual organization—not mistaken for a clinic or business ✅ Committed to holding space in a way that is ethical, sacred, and legally sound

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course legal advice? No, it's educational — but developed in partnership with legal professionals and supported by court cases. Do I need to be part of a church to be protected? No. This course emphasizes individual religious expression, which is constitutionally protected under U.S. law. Will this help me if I’m just starting out?  Yes, it's designed for beginners and veterans alike. What if I already have a church?  You'll learn to refine and protect it. Does this apply nationwide?  Yes, U.S. laws are covered in detail. Are classes live?  This course is previously recorded live classes.  Can I revisit the materials?  Yes, they will be recorded and lifetime access is included.

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