Posts by: Founder Raul Rivera

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Your Church Can Own a Business

May 20, 2014

  Recently a church was notified that space in a retail outparcel became available.  The owner stated that he would allow the church to ren...

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Internet at Church and Trouble

Feb 18, 2013

What's the Big Deal with Internet Use in My Church? Technology has revolutionized the way churches connect with the community.  In fact, I often...

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The Unshared Thoughts of Many Pastors

Feb 06, 2013

Sixteen solid months of growth for his church did not quell his concern that something may be wrong with the way his church managed its tax compliance...

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Church Buys Car for Pastor; 7 Things to Know

Dec 31, 2014

When a church in South Carolina bought a new car for the pastor to use, he was delighted!  The pastor used the vehicle to do visitation and for c...

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The Dangers of Copy and Paste

Jul 06, 2017

After receiving a confirming word from a visiting minister, Kyle knew the time for him to start a church had finally arrived. A week later, Kyle ...

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Do Not Ignore These Tax Forms

Jan 27, 2013

Now that the year is in full swing, tax forms are moving to the forefront.  Every year churches and ministries are required to fill out certain t...

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Your Ministry Dreams and the Checkbook

Jan 02, 2014

Your dreams were born in the heart of God.  I often speak to pastors with huge dreams that are beyond the reach of language.  They know what...

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How a Church Mistake Can be Costly to Pastors

Oct 26, 2017

On October 17, 2011, a U.S. bankruptcy court* ordered a minister in Michigan to pay $85,814.69 in taxes plus penalties and interest. Why? The IRS sa...

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How Infrastructure Can Save Your Dream

Aug 18, 2015

Today I want to share with you how having the right infrastructure in your church can save your dream. The life of ministry can turn on a dime withou...

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