3 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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Return to All PostsApproved 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...
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Church 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...
Read more3 Causes of Burnout and How to Fix It
Aug 19, 2013
It had only been a year and a half from the day I started my church and already, I was feeling burned out. I thought it would be bigger a...
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...
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...
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