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Does a Church Need to be 501(c)(3) Approved?

May 18, 2017

Every so often, I get the question, “If we are a church, why do we need to apply for 501(c)(3) status?”  This is not a totally uncom...

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How to Generate Momentum for Your Church

Aug 04, 2016

Much like the beginning of a new year, the arrival of the fall season brings about the same feelings of newness. It is a chance for a fresh start and ...

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IRS to Hire 700 Enforcement Officers; What This Means for Churches

Jul 28, 2016

This summer the IRS has been busy. In the biggest enforcement hiring move in 5 years, according to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, the IRS started the...

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5 Big Challenges That Every Church Faces

Jul 19, 2016

The landscape for churches and ministries is one that is filled with many pitfalls. Over the last twenty years, Congress and the IRS have become very ...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Counting Church Money

Aug 01, 2017

Daniel could not believe how far he had come since he first entered the ministry 20 years ago. As a young man fresh out of bible college, he was ready...

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5 Best Practices for Church Payroll Compliance

Jul 05, 2016

“If our church is going to be responsible for payroll, we just won’t compensate anyone.” As the pastor said this, my eyes were opene...

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How to Best Navigate Social Media and Member Privacy

Jun 28, 2016

Many churches have their own social media accounts as a way to connect with church members throughout the week. Churches also use social media to high...

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Surviving Summer, Part 3: Paying Guest Speakers

Jun 12, 2016

As pastors prepare to take their much-deserved family vacations, many churches will utilize the services, gifts, and talents of guest speakers. To sho...

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Surviving Summer, Part 1: Children's & Youth Ministry

Jun 07, 2016

Summer is here! The kids are out of school. The pools will be busy. Backyard barbecues will occur. And vacations will take place. Everything seems to ...

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