Lost and Found Bylaws
Oct 02, 2024
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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Fear Not; Today is the Day to Start a Church
Sep 10, 2024
In a dark and tense room, a group of followers huddled together, their hearts racing with fear of impending persecution. The walls seemed to close in,...
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Your Problem is Not Vision; It’s Getting Provision
Aug 14, 2024
As summer break comes to an end and church activities begin to pick up again, many churches face the challenge of revitalizing their ministries. This ...
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When is the Right Time to Hire a Bookkeeper?
Sep 04, 2024
Pastor John started a small church in his living room, with just a handful of people gathering each Sunday to worship. Over the next two years, the ch...
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We Are a Church, But IRS Says We Are a Ministry
Jul 10, 2024
Pastor John established Lakeside Church1 in his home. In three months, the church became a sanctuary for 18 regular attendees who gathered every Sunda...
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Update: Federal Law Requires Registration
Jun 05, 2024
This is an update to a post we released earlier this year. In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The new law took effect on J...
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IRS Finds Loophole to Get Church Records
Jul 03, 2024
The IRS has found a way of getting church records without having to comply with Section 7611. In Topeka, Kansas, a case brought to light significant c...
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Minister fined 200% Tax Penalty
Jun 19, 2024
The following story is grounded in facts from a recent legal proceeding. In the interest of confidentiality and creative adaptation, the names of the ...
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Court Rules Church Can Get Sued for What Other Groups Do
Jun 12, 2024
When a church decides to offer its space for a single-day event organized by an outside group, careful steps must be taken to minimize legal risks in ...
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