Posts by: Founder Raul Rivera

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It's Time to Update Your Bylaws

Oct 23, 2024

A lot has changed since 2019. Never have we experienced massive changes in such a short period. We've seen a pandemic, a more favorable Supreme Court ...

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The Spanish Flu, COVID, and Brand New Churches

Nov 13, 2024

As pastors and leaders, we find ourselves in a pivotal time, much like the one described in the gospels: “The harvest is plentiful, but the work...

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The Future of Church Tax Exemptions

Nov 06, 2024

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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Church Buys a Tesla Car and Gets $7,500.00

Nov 20, 2024

Pastor John and the Board of Directors have been thinking about upgrading the church’s vehicle for months. The church has grown, and the leaders...

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Is Your Church Ready for an Emergency?

Nov 01, 2024

Pastor Charlie was just getting to the good part of his Sunday message when the air was pierced with a screeching alarm. In panic and confusion, peopl...

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Pastor Discovers Book He Wrote is Not His

Oct 16, 2024

In today’s digital age, the creation and management of intellectual property (IP) are critical considerations for ministries and churches. Wheth...

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Is Your Church Exempt from the New Federal Reporting?

Sep 14, 2024

This blog was originally published earlier this year under the title: Update: Federal Law Requires Registration. This is an update to a post we relea...

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Lost and Found Bylaws

Oct 02, 2024

I want to share a fictional yet fact-based story about a church involved in a dispute over multiple sets of lost and found bylaws1. The church was in ...

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Fear Not; Today is the Day to Start a Church

Sep 10, 2024

In a dark and tense room, a group of followers huddled together, their hearts racing with fear of impending persecution. The walls seemed to close in,...

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