3 Causes of Burnout and How to Fix It
Aug 19, 2013
It had only been a year and a half from the day I started my church and already, I was feeling burned out. I thought it would be bigger a...
Read moreThe Refundable Tithe Dilemma
Sep 30, 2014
Refunding a tithe or any other type of contribution to a church may have tax consequences for the giver. Moreover, the church needs to take certain du...
Read moreGetting the Left Foot of Fellowship
Aug 06, 2013
Today, I want to begin with a story I often share at my Ultimate Church Structure conferences. Has there ever been a time in our national histor...
Read moreBefore You Write a Paycheck; Do This
Jul 30, 2013
Not too long ago, I was in Charlotte, NC speaking at a conference. During our morning break a pastor told me about the growth their churc...
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6 Weird Donations and How to Handle Them
Jul 22, 2013
Giving to churches transpires in many ways. What do you do if a donation comes to your church that is weird or unusual? What if someone do...
Read moreNorth Carolina Pastor Ordered to Pay IRS $85,000.00
Jul 15, 2013
Hearing from a judge that you have to pay the IRS $85,000.00 is not easy for anyone. It was especially hard for the pastor in North Carolina bec...
Read more5 Thoughts on Same-Sex Marriage and the Church
Jul 18, 2013
By now most ministers and leaders have heard that the Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 26, 2013, that will have far-reaching consequences for bot...
Read moreDo You Meet the Three Definitions of a Minister?
Jul 09, 2013
Is a teacher at a church-controlled school a minister? How about a church treasurer or secretary? Can they be classified as ministers?&nbs...
Read morePastor Arrested For One Day
Jul 02, 2013
Several years ago while in Houston, TX, a former pastor of a small church shared a conversation with me during which he unveiled the details of a terr...
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