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Approved Then Revoked By Broken IRS System
Sep 24, 2013
In June of 2012, Pastor Nick discovered that the IRS had revoked their newly acquired 501(c)(3) status. He had no idea why. Why would the ...
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Return to All PostsThe "Free Church" Fallacy
Sep 19, 2013
It was close to 5:00 pm in the afternoon and another day of researching and writing was coming to a close when a gentleman from Washington called.&nbs...
Read more5 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...
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5 Steps to Keep the EEOC Out of Your Church
Sep 10, 2013
Bookstores, cell phone tower leases, private schools, distribution of sermons, and other activities that generate income for the church are unde...
Read moreChurch Cell Phones in 2 Steps
Sep 04, 2013
Back in the days when VCR's and 8-track tapes were a blessing, cell phones were rare and expensive. They were so expensive that the Motorola Dyn...
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 moreBefore You Write a Paycheck; Do This
Jul 30, 2013
Not too long ago, I was in Charlotte, NC speaking at a conference. During our morning break a pastor told me about the growth their churc...
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