My Treasurer Quit; What Now?
Feb 10, 2014
It was early December and Alejandro had just left his pastor’s office, telling him he was resigning his post as the church treasurer. It did ...
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Feb 04, 2014
A man, who was dismissed from membership for causing division and strife over love offerings given to guest speakers, filed a lawsuit against the chur...
Read more6 Things to Know About Keeping Minutes
Jan 06, 2014
It is probable that the most frustrating thing a church secretary has to do is take board meeting minutes. In my conversations with many "minute...
Read more3 Legal Steps to Take That May Save Your Church
Oct 17, 2013
Every year, I assess the legal landscape upon which the church stands and create a roadmap to navigate through it. We are no longer living in Mayberry...
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Approved Then Revoked By Broken IRS System
Sep 24, 2013
In June of 2012, Pastor Nick discovered that the IRS had revoked their newly acquired 501(c)(3) status. He had no idea why. Why would the ...
Read moreThe "Free Church" Fallacy
Sep 19, 2013
It was close to 5:00 pm in the afternoon and another day of researching and writing was coming to a close when a gentleman from Washington called.&nbs...
Read more5 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...
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 moreEcclesiastical Authority of the Pastor and Lawsuits
Aug 22, 2013
Protecting Your Ministry is of Absolute Importance! A few days ago I had a conversation with a pastor who was ousted from his own church by the church...
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