Posts by: Founder Raul Rivera

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Pastor and CEO of a Corporation

Apr 29, 2014

The complexity of ministry Have you noticed how complex the ministry has become? Very little about the ministry is simple any more. Long past are the ...

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The Path to Freedom

Jun 23, 2015

A couple of years ago I was having lunch with a staff member of a church with whom I was well acquainted.  We sat down at our table and reminisce...

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Building Permit Denied; Church Foreclosed

Apr 17, 2014

Keypoint:  Due diligence when purchasing assets is paramount. It is never safe to assume that you can put a church in a particular location. &nbs...

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How the IRS Looks at a Pastor's Salary

Apr 07, 2014

She was dismayed when she got a letter from the IRS telling her that her $18,000.00 salary at the church was too high.  After all, Pastor Geneva ...

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3 Safety Tips Pastors Never Think of

Apr 03, 2014

Key Point: Because of the continuing trend of lawsuits against churches, every church needs to develop a common sense safety plan to mitigate loss of ...

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Pastor and Wife Arrested For Counseling

Mar 26, 2014

Key point:  Each state has laws that govern the reporting of the abuse of minors to the authorities.  There are times when a pastor thr...

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7 Life-Saving Guidelines for Pastors

Nov 24, 2015

Starting a church requires faith. No matter how much you prepare, you never feel fully ready or capable. You simply believe, and then you take the ste...

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2nd Quarter Ministry Tax Calendar

Mar 18, 2014

Can you believe that the first quarter of 2014 is almost behind us? This year has started out amazingly well. By the end of the 1st quarter, we will h...

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Ministers and Public Insurance

Mar 11, 2014

Key Point:  A minister can apply to become exempt from paying the 15.3% self-employment tax.  Most ministers today that apply for the self-e...

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