Are There Any Benefits of 501(c)(3) for Churches?
Oct 03, 2017
There is a lot of information on the Internet about whether or not churches should apply for and obtain 501(c)(3) approval. There are those who say ch...
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Return to All PostsAvoiding Illegal Use of the Church Credit Card
Sep 28, 2017
There is some debate as to whether or not pastors should have a discretionary fund. The problem with this particular debate is not the topic itself, b...
Read moreShould Ministers Opt Out of Social Security?
Sep 26, 2017
There is a difference between being a know-it-all and being someone who is well informed. The former is a person who behaves as if he/she knows...
Read more"How to Sue a Church" . . . Really?
Sep 14, 2017
I was up late the other day doing some research on church compliance and tax law. I was about to call it a night when I came across an article en...
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How Ministers Can Prepare for Retirement
Aug 29, 2017
Scripture admonishes us to continue to prepare for the future. For instance, Proverbs 6:6-8 teaches us the wisdom of the ant by telling us it gathers ...
Read moreIRS Denies a $65 Million Charitable Tax Deduction
Aug 24, 2017
In order for your donors to claim a tax deduction for the donations they give to your church, they must properly “substantiate” their dona...
Read moreHow to Protect Your Church Property and Assets
Aug 15, 2017
When I survey the direction of ministry today, I see a country that is being torn from within. Our legislative culture is becoming more and more hosti...
Read moreThe Missing Ingredients in Starting a Church
Aug 08, 2017
My wife is Greek and one of her favorite things to do is cook. Recently, she was trying to cook a special Greek bread. She spent hours measuring and m...
Read moreIs Your Church Ready for the Harvest?
Aug 06, 2017
The summertime can be a long and difficult season for churches. It is almost as if many churches go into survival mode. Congregants take vacations, go...
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