Can the Government Tell Your Church What to Do?
Feb 11, 2026
Most pastors never imagined they’d spend time thinking about government regulations. Yet the moment your ministry takes shape, you find that the...
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Establishing the Legal Foundation and Framework of Your Church
May 03, 2025
Why a Strong Foundation Matters When God calls you to plant or lead a church, the vision often begins with people, prayer, and purpose. Yet just like...
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How Do We Protect the Pastor, Board, and Members from Personal Liability?
Jul 22, 2025
Building a Foundation of Stewardship and Protection Pastors and church leaders are called to shepherd God’s people. Yet in today’s world,...
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Do Churches Automatically Get Tax-Exempt Status, or Do I Need 501(c)(3)?
Aug 14, 2025
Understanding How Tax-Exempt Status Really Works for Churches When you start a church, one of the first questions that arises is: “Do I need to...
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How to Find the Right Location for Your Church
May 03, 2025
Discerning God’s Plan for Where Your Ministry Belongs Choosing the right location for your church is one of the most significant decisions you ...
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8 Ways the One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Ministers
Aug 27, 2025
I spoke with a pastor in Kansas whose taxes we prepared, and after he learned how the tax laws worked, he went from paying $4,500 a year in federal ta...
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The Church Bylaws Audit: 8 Questions Every Leader Should Answer
Oct 29, 2025
When bylaws lack explicit provisions, state incorporation laws often take over. In many states, this can give voting members the power to remove board...
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What Every Pastor Should Know About Church Lawsuits
Nov 05, 2025
It’s not a topic any of us enjoys talking about. But the truth is, in today’s world, church lawsuits are more common than we might think&m...
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IRS Ruling Expands Church Political Speech
Jul 16, 2025
The headlines are everywhere: “IRS Clears Way for Churches to Endorse Political Candidates.” And this time, they are not exaggerating. On ...
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