The Secret to Updating Bylaws Without the Hassle
Aug 13, 2025
I want to introduce an important concept to simplify maintaining your church's compliance. Many churches adopt bylaws, but as time passes, the way the...
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A Church Divided Over Multiple Bylaws
Oct 25, 2025
I want to share a fictional yet fact-based story about a church involved in a dispute over multiple sets of lost and found bylaws1. The church was in ...
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Your Book Is Published—But is it Really Yours?
Jul 26, 2025
In today’s digital age, the creation and management of intellectual property (IP) are critical considerations for ministries and churches. Wheth...
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How Crises Spark Church Growth: A Look at Two Pandemics
Dec 10, 2025
As pastors and leaders, we find ourselves in a pivotal time, much like the one described in the gospels: “The harvest is plentiful, but the...
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Can Your Church Lose Tax-Exempt Status Over Same-Sex Marriage?
Sep 10, 2025
Many legal experts contend that there's a precedent in place today that would allow the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that oppo...
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A Legal Way to Maximize Your Pastoral Income
Sep 03, 2025
This post aims to provide insights into converting honorariums into a tax-free housing allowance. This is particularly beneficial for pastors who do n...
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Why Some Churches Have Multiple 501(c)(3)s—And Why Yours Might Need One Too
Jun 11, 2025
Having multiple 501(c)(3)s is not a new concept, but it’s rarely talked about in the way I want to share with you today. When your church recei...
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Key Trends for 2025 Every Church Planter Needs to Know
Jun 18, 2025
At StartCHURCH, we understand that strong partnerships are essential to building thriving churches and ministries. When organizations come together wi...
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Pastor Payroll Mistakes– Here's How to Fix Them
Apr 16, 2025
Meet Pastor Tom. He leads a growing church that recently reached a point where it could provide him a full-time salary. Every other week, Pastor Tom r...
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