My Church is too Small
May 10, 2011
Two years after the start of our church, I attended a very large youth conference during which the speaker, on the last day, wanted to honor all the s...
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Return to All PostsOne Lost Paper Cost Pastor $309,000.00
Apr 14, 2011
" I know I filed it . . . I know I did!" said Pastor John Hunter. "Where is it?" was the instant reply from the agent that sat across the desk.&...
Read moreThe Mistakes You Make Can Cost You!
Apr 12, 2011
In 2008, pastor Ned and his wife, Regina, started a church in northern California. They had a goal of reaching into the community by using fine ...
Read moreThe Pastor's Blindside
Mar 21, 2011
The Joy of the Beginning After being on staff at a mega-church for several years, the Lord laid it on my heart to move to another state and plant a ne...
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When the IRS says You Get Paid Too Much
Mar 17, 2011
She was dismayed when she got a letter from the IRS telling her that her $18,000.00 salary at the church was too high. After all, Pastor Geneva ...
Read moreIs Your Ministry on an IRS List?
Mar 15, 2011
There are two lists that you need to know about that have been compiled by the IRS. The first list, known as Publication 78, is one you want to ...
Read moreDo I Report the Housing Allowance on my Tax Return?
Apr 15, 2014
A very common question we get this time of year from pastors, treasurers, CFO's, and administrators has to do with the housing allowance. It is, "How ...
Read more1099 Law May Change and Bring Relief to Churches
Feb 02, 2011
In April of 2010, I wrote an article about a new law that made it tougher on churches. The law mandates all churches, ministries, non-profit org...
Read moreThree Common Mistakes Made When Launching a Church
Jan 15, 2017
Pastor Zack had been a youth pastor for many years prior to planting a church. As the current lead pastor, he was doing a great job attracting new mem...
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