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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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New IRS Form Begins March 2014

Mar 04, 2014

The IRS has added a new form that most churches will have to file every time there is a change to the church’s responsible party. Ever since 201...

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Pastor Guilty of Defamation From the Pulpit

Feb 26, 2014

Key point:  There are times when a pastor, from the pulpit, deals with a difficult situation without knowing that he/she may legally be found lia...

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We Had a False Sense of Security

Feb 25, 2014

They felt pretty sure about the future of their ministry until a lawsuit was filed against the church for 3 million dollars. They had done everything ...

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Board Meetings Without Minute Takers; Not Good

Feb 20, 2014

  Key point:  A board meeting without minutes, is not a board meeting. I recently had a conversation with an administrator who had just join...

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#1 Deduction Ministers Miss

Mar 19, 2015

Pastors all across America work hard and are underpaid. Statistics show that the average pastor is severely underpaid; more than in any other professi...

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Crime Committed On Church Computer

Feb 14, 2014

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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