Court Says Love Offerings are Taxable
May 16, 2017
In 2012, Pastor Jackson’s church had approximately 25 to 30 active members, seven ministers, and the church held services three days each week. ...
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Return to All PostsBaskets, Flowers and the IRS?
May 09, 2017
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and I felt it was appropriate to write a blog about this special day. Many churches use this particular Sunday to r...
Read moreCompliant Church Equals Silent Pulpit?
May 02, 2017
As I spoke recently at one of our Ultimate Church Structure Conferences, I could feel a familiar tension in the room. When pastors began seeing the ne...
Read more"They Got Approved!"
Apr 30, 2017
As I walked in the office a while back, one of our team members handed me an approval letter from the IRS for one of our clients. Now, this is not tot...
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Heart is Good, Advice is Bad
Apr 27, 2017
Have you ever received bad advice? Oftentimes the bad advice we receive comes from those with good intentions. At a recent conference I was speaking a...
Read moreOne Form Missing, Ministry Owes $1,000s
Apr 25, 2017
What would you do if you were told that your ministry could potentially owe thousands of dollars in penalties and fines before you actually applied fo...
Read moreHow to Handle Designated Donations Given to Your Ministry
Apr 20, 2017
Churches and ministries often receive designated funds for building campaigns, outreach programs, or benevolence. While these offerings are indeed a b...
Read moreThe Best Way to Remain Connected with Your Congregation
Apr 18, 2017
If I told you there is a way that you can stay connected with your congregation during the week without requiring your physical presence, would you ...
Read moreCan Donations from a Bankrupt Donor Cost Your Church?
Apr 11, 2017
As I was speaking at one of our conferences recently, I was reminded, again, how much pastors and ministry leaders rely upon tithes and offerings to...
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