Church, Ministry, Religious Non-Profit…What’s the Big Difference Anyway?
Oct 21, 2026
If you’ve spent any time in Christian circles in America, you have undoubtedly heard terms such as Church, Ministry, Religious Non-Profit, and E...
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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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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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The Peace That Comes with Legal Compliance
Nov 19, 2025
Pastor, leading a church is one of the greatest callings on earth. You have been chosen to preach the gospel, guide God’s people, and serve your...
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Busting Myths and Sharing Truths About Church Incorporation
Oct 15, 2025
I frequently hear concerns about incorporation, questions about how that will affect your freedom, and whether incorporating gives the government cont...
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Church Tax-Exempt Status Is Constitutional — But Are You Compliant?
Sep 24, 2025
In August 2024, a federal court ruled that laws granting tax-exempt status to churches, ministries, and religious institutions are constitutional. Thi...
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Can Your Church Lose Tax-Exempt Status Over Same-Sex Marriage?
Sep 10, 2025
Many legal experts contend that there's a precedent in place today that would allow the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that oppo...
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Why Some Churches Have Multiple 501(c)(3)s—And Why Yours Might Need One Too
Jun 11, 2025
Having multiple 501(c)(3)s is not a new concept, but it’s rarely talked about in the way I want to share with you today. When your church recei...
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Do You Need Help Getting Right with the Government?
May 28, 2025
During a recent partnership meeting, one of our partners asked, “Can StartCHURCH help us get this network of churches right with the government?...
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