5 Ordination Facts That Will Keep You Out of Trouble
Sep 16, 2013
This is a fact-based story Being asked to perform a wedding made Pastor Leavy feel honored, especially since the individuals to be wed were long-time...
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Return to All PostsBefore Anyone Writes Their Next Check, Read This
Sep 11, 2013
“Why do they do it that way?” I asked the customer who called our office. He responded, “If the money goes through the chu...
Read moreChurch Cell Phones in 2 Steps
Sep 04, 2013
Back in the days when VCR's and 8-track tapes were a blessing, cell phones were rare and expensive. They were so expensive that the Motorola Dyn...
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...
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Getting 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...
Read more6 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 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...
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