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Church Cell Phones in 2 Steps

Sep 04, 2013

Back in the days when VCR's and 8-track tapes were a blessing, cell phones were rare and expensive.  They were so expensive that the Motorola Dyn...

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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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The 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...

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Before 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...

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North 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...

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5 Thoughts on Same-Sex Marriage and the Church

Jul 18, 2013

By now most ministers and leaders have heard that the Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 26, 2013, that will have far-reaching consequences for bot...

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Do 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...

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Pastor 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...

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