Do You Need Help Getting Right with the Government?
May 28, 2025
During a recent partnership meeting, one of our partners asked, “Can StartCHURCH help us get this network of churches right with the government?...
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Is Your Ministry Vulnerable?
May 21, 2025
Not too long ago, our founder shared a staggering statistic: nearly 1,000 churches face lawsuits every month. Yes, you read that correctly. While this...
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5 Powerful Reasons Your Church Needs 501(c)(3) Status
May 07, 2025
As church leaders, it's not uncommon to grapple with the decision of whether applying for 501(c)(3) status is truly necessary. The conversation surrou...
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Do I Really Need 501(c)(3) Status?
Apr 09, 2025
I’m asked this question at least once every time I’m at a conference, followed by: “As a church, we’re automatically tax-exemp...
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Court Rules Church Can Get Sued for What Other Groups Do
Jun 12, 2024
When a church decides to offer its space for a single-day event organized by an outside group, careful steps must be taken to minimize legal risks in ...
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Losing Tax Exemption Because of Same-Sex Marriage Matters
Feb 28, 2024
Many legal experts contend that there's a precedent in place today that would allow the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that oppo...
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Court Removes Church Board for Not Having Rules
Mar 06, 2024
The true names in this story are concealed. Imagine for a moment having to go to court to defend your position as the rightful pastor of the church an...
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New 2024 Mileage Deductions For Church Use of Vehicle
Feb 07, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently updated its standard mileage rates for 2024, marking significant changes impacting many taxpayers, inc...
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The Myths of the “508 Free Church” Status
May 01, 2024
Periodically, the “508 Free Church” misconception circulates the internet, leading pastors and leaders astray. Advocates of this notion as...
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