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The "Biggest" Board Meeting

Dec 07, 2017

• Church Management
• 501(c)(3)
• Board Meetings

It was the end of a great year of ministry and Pastor Johnson was excited about his upcoming board meeting. His excitement surrounded his announcement...

10 Do's and Don'ts of Pastoral Sermons

Nov 09, 2017

When it comes to using someone else’s sermon for inspiration or when borrowing someone else’s material to drive home a certain point in yo...

When is the Right Time for Your Church to Build?

Oct 17, 2017

• Church Management

If it has not happened to you already, there will come a time when your church will need to build because of its growth in attendance. Many church gro...

Can the IRS Tax Pastor Appreciation Gifts?

Oct 12, 2017

• Taxes
• IRS
• 501(c)(3)
• Federal Laws

“Well done pastor!” The driving force behind what pastors and ministry leaders do is a higher calling from the Lord to help those who are...

Should Ministers Opt Out of Social Security?

Sep 26, 2017

• Taxes
• IRS
• 501(c)(3)
• Federal Laws

There is a difference between being a know-it-all and being someone who is well informed.  The former is a person who behaves as if he/she knows...

How to Become an Ordained Minister

Aug 31, 2017

• Church Management
• Ordination

Here is a surprising fact, ordination is one of the most misunderstood subjects for pastors and ministry leaders. This is why one of the most common q...

How Ministers Can Prepare for Retirement

Aug 29, 2017

• Taxes
• IRS
• Federal Laws

Scripture admonishes us to continue to prepare for the future. For instance, Proverbs 6:6-8 teaches us the wisdom of the ant by telling us it gathers ...

Start a Church Without Attending Seminary

Aug 03, 2017

• Church Management

After a week of training, teaching, ministry, and healing, Pastor Ken felt ready to tackle the needs of his church with renewed faith.  He was o...

Overcoming the Challenges of the 21st Century Pastor

Jul 18, 2017

• Church Management
• IRS
• 501(c)(3)

As I travel the country to teach and train pastors about church compliance, there is always that moment during each conference when the reality of tod...