Church and ministry leaders don't always know the steps they need to take to update their governing documents. We hear it time and again, "We've been a church for 20 years, and I know our bylaws are out of date, but I don't know how to update them!' or "Help! The IRS revoked our ministry's tax-exempt status! How do we get it back?"
If you're facing similar problems, we're here to give you a proven solution!
With our GetRIGHT program, we walk you through each step to update your governing documents and secure your legal foundation. It's time to protect what God has called you to lead—get right today!
START THE PROGRAMWe're here to help you along the complex path of legal compliance so you can overcome any obstacles you may face and protect your calling.
With the GetRIGHT Program, we can assist you with the following areas:
Governing Documents Update
Have you made significant changes to your organization's articles of incorporation, voting membership, or constitution and bylaws? If so, you may need a governing documents update to stay compliant. We will help you update your governing documents and file the necessary paperwork with the IRS to get on the right path!
Reclassification
Has your organization's purpose and activities significantly changed? If so, it's time to file for reclassification. For example, a ministry may shift its activities to become a church. In such cases, a ministry should reclassify as a church since churches are not required to file Form 990 annually. With the GetRIGHT Program, we can help you reclassify your organization into the proper classification.
Reinstatement
Has the IRS revoked your ministry's tax-exempt status? This is often the case for ministries that fail to file Form 990s for three consecutive years. But there's good news! Our GetRIGHT Specialists will take you through the reinstatement process to protect what God's called you to lead!
Charity Registration
Do you need to file for charity registration? To receive tax-deductible donations, you must register your church or ministry according to your state's guidelines. Each state has its own rules regarding nonprofit registration—including varied forms, fees, and exemptions. Through the GetRIGHT Program, our team will do the heavy lifting for you and take the guesswork out of the process!
Dissolution
Are you looking to legally dissolve your church or ministry? Ministries and churches may come to an end for various reasons, and we are here to support you in the dissolution process. Change can be challenging—you don't need the added stress of tackling dissolution on your own. We will assign a GetRIGHT specialist to work hard on your behalf to take care of this complex process for you!
Name Change
Does your church or ministry need to undergo an official name change? Occasionally due to vision or leadership changes within an organization, or a church merger, a change of name is necessary. We will take you through the detailed process of legally changing your name to reflect your organization's new goals!
Don't let the complicated process keep you from fulfilling your calling. We're here to help you get compliant—no matter how long you've been established as a church or ministry. Let us simplify the process for you.
Compliant
We will take the guesswork out of the legal process to ensure your organization is meeting legal compliance.
Customized
Through our GetRIGHT Interview process, we will customize the program to fit your church or ministry's individual needs.
Confident
You will feel confident knowing you are protecting your church or ministry to your fullest ability!
Whether you need to reinstate with the IRS, register as a charity in your state, or reclassify your organization, the Update Suite will help you restore your ministry or change your documents to align with the new vision God has given you.
State-specific guidelines
Editable forms
You will have 12 months of full access to the Update Suite.
Compliance Suite™
A Nonprofit Compliance Audit
The Compliance Suite™ helps you maintain your scriptural convictions, while ensuring that your church stays informed of the latest laws.
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Minister's Suite™
Pastor’s Toolkit
Having clear insight into the challenges and opportunities facing pastors on a daily basis, the Minister’s Suite™ puts easy-to-use, easy-to-customize pastoral tools at your finger tips.
Learn MoreAt StartCHURCH, we want to help every pastor through our GetRIGHT Program. Our goal is to serve all 50 states.
The GetRIGHT Program is currently only available for Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Don't wait any longer to get right! Give us a call today, and we will get to work on helping you protect your God-given vision.
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