What's the Difference Between 508 and 501(c)(3)?

Jun 06, 2019

“So, I’m a 508(c)(1)(a) church; I’m a free church. I don’t need the 501(c)(3)!”  The pastor making this comment wa...

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Can the IRS Really Ask for Church Records?

Jun 04, 2019

After working with thousands of churches, one of the most common things I hear is, “If we become a 501(c)(3) church, then the IRS could come kno...

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A Mid-Year Checklist for Pastors

Jun 01, 2019

It’s that time of year! The summertime is the perfect time to tie up loose ends and to take care of internal housekeeping for your ministry. I ...

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"No One Taught Me This in Seminary..."

May 30, 2019

It’s about that time of the year when scared, excited, hopeful men and women parade across the platform wearing caps and gowns, accepting a docu...

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Podcast

How Your Church Can Thrive in the Summer

May 28, 2019

Summer is fast approaching. Although it’s a fun time for most, for churches, the summer can be a time of uncertainty.  People often use th...

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A New Tool for Pastors

May 23, 2019

It’s fair to say that the pastor’s job is done as much in the home and on the street as it is from the pulpit. Not only do pastors teach t...

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How to Lead a Healthy Small Church

May 21, 2019

What comes to your mind when you hear about small churches?  If you’re a small church pastor, like Karl Vaters, you’ve probably hear...

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Who Is Liable For Church Trips?

May 16, 2019

In 2016, there was a tragic incident that involved an Ohio teen who died from a rare brain-eating amoeba, which can be found in warm freshwater and so...

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Rising Trend: Church-Owned Business

May 14, 2019

When you think of a business, you rarely think of a church or ministry running or owning it. You may even wonder if that’s something a church ca...

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