Ecclesiastical 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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Return to All PostsThe 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 moreGetting the Left Foot of Fellowship
Aug 06, 2013
Today, I want to begin with a story I often share at my Ultimate Church Structure conferences. Has there ever been a time in our national histor...
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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6 Weird Donations and How to Handle Them
Jul 22, 2013
Giving to churches transpires in many ways. What do you do if a donation comes to your church that is weird or unusual? What if someone do...
Read moreNorth Carolina Pastor Ordered to Pay IRS $85,000.00
Jul 15, 2013
Hearing from a judge that you have to pay the IRS $85,000.00 is not easy for anyone. It was especially hard for the pastor in North Carolina bec...
Read moreDo You Meet the Three Definitions of a Minister?
Jul 09, 2013
Is a teacher at a church-controlled school a minister? How about a church treasurer or secretary? Can they be classified as ministers?&nbs...
Read morePastor Arrested For One Day
Jul 02, 2013
Several years ago while in Houston, TX, a former pastor of a small church shared a conversation with me during which he unveiled the details of a terr...
Read morePastor Ordered to Pay Taxes on Salary He Never Received
Jun 25, 2013
Imagine with me for a moment the moving scenario where a church pastor tells his board of directors to no longer pay his salary so that the church can...
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