Court Says Church Cannot Keep Tithes, Part 1
Jan 13, 2014
On December 16, 2013 the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a bankruptcy court's decision and ruled that a church had to turn over to a bankrup...
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Return to All Posts6 Things to Know About Keeping Minutes
Jan 06, 2014
It is probable that the most frustrating thing a church secretary has to do is take board meeting minutes. In my conversations with many "minute...
Read more3 Legal Steps to Take That May Save Your Church
Oct 17, 2013
Every year, I assess the legal landscape upon which the church stands and create a roadmap to navigate through it. We are no longer living in Mayberry...
Read moreStart a Church, Then Get Ordained
Oct 14, 2013
The tears rolled down his cheeks as he told me his story at a conference in Boston. In 1987, he and his wife started a church in their own house...
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5 Ordination Facts That Will Keep You Out of Trouble
Sep 16, 2013
This is a fact-based story Being asked to perform a wedding made Pastor Leavy feel honored, especially since the individuals to be wed were long-time...
Read moreBefore Anyone Writes Their Next Check, Read This
Sep 11, 2013
“Why do they do it that way?” I asked the customer who called our office. He responded, “If the money goes through the chu...
Read moreEcclesiastical Authority of the Pastor and Lawsuits
Aug 22, 2013
Protecting Your Ministry is of Absolute Importance! A few days ago I had a conversation with a pastor who was ousted from his own church by the church...
Read moreThe Refundable Tithe Dilemma
Sep 30, 2014
Refunding a tithe or any other type of contribution to a church may have tax consequences for the giver. Moreover, the church needs to take certain du...
Read morePastor Arrested For One Day
Jul 02, 2013
Several years ago while in Houston, TX, a former pastor of a small church shared a conversation with me during which he unveiled the details of a terr...
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