In some Church circles, congregants go beyond Biblical and legal parameters in attempts to honor and bless their Pastor, Bishop, Apostle, etc. Much of the blame for this must be laid at the feet of the Pastor, Bishop, Apostle, etc. Some of these leaders have become extreme in their demand for non-Biblical honor and have [...]
Pastor Jeff in South Carolina called my office a few days ago and seemed troubled – almost depressed. He knew his spiritual relationship with God was good and he knew that the members seemed to like him and his family. However, there was lethargy in the air at his Church, and even he seemed to [...]
The Pastor called me and said he had some exciting news that he wanted to share with me. A few moments into the conversation I discovered the news was that his Church was paying for an all-expense paid vacation and intended to make the checks payable to the airline, and hotels. When I questioned him [...]
As I travel across the nation conducting Church and Clergy Tax Conferences, I am amazed at the number of Ministers and Board Members who continue to embrace the false notion that the Church Pastor can receive a 1099 from the Church at the end of each year. Just two weeks prior a Pastor adamantly insisted [...]
As I travel around the nation facilitating Church Tax Compliance Conferences, I am often asked, “I am a Church so why do I need to obtain a 501 (c) (3)?” Many of these same people tell me they were advised on the Internet to not apply for 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status. Every week we [...]
Before you throw a stone at me for this Title, please allow me the license to explain. I grew up in a strong, conservative, denominational Church structure. In our Churches we never had a nursery or a Children’s Church. Children and babies attended the main service in the Sanctuary. In the past few years, Church [...]
Recently, the sharply divided Supreme Court of the United States ruled same-sex marriage to be a constitutional right. Many have commented that this decision will in no way affect Ministers of the Gospel and Christian Churches. However, this may not be the case. The U.S. Supreme Court has proven their desire to re-write the Constitution [...]
Everyone who has ever been called to preach has accepted the call of God with the understanding they should be free to preach the Word of God as he or she feels led by the Holy Spirit. So far this has been the case. However, what if that Free Speech guarantee would be removed and [...]
Scripture declares that the love of God does not dwell in anyone of financial means who can see their brother or sister in the Lord in need, but not open their heart of compassion to them (1 John 3:17). Jesus declared it this way, “That which you do to the least of these you have [...]
It began slowly. A couple of members left the Church, but the Pastor knew if he would explain the situation to his congregation they could make up the small deficit that would hit the Church because of the couple’s tithes. Unfortunately it did not cease. More began to leave. The Pastor discovered himself between the [...]