What If Your Church Had to Close for A Few Services During late Summer and into the Fall, our nation, especially on the east coast and Gulf states, are subject to some violent hurricanes. Many remember, Andrew, Hugo, Katrina, and Harvey, just to name a few. Our Midwestern states face constant tornado threats that [...]
IRS AUDITS AND THE CHURCH Traveling across the United States conducting Church Management and Tax Conferences, I am amazed at those who think that somehow the Church is exempt from any intrusion by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Some arguments are made by unknowing Clergy and Church Leaders who think that “separation of Church [...]
Everyone Pays Many years ago there was an oil filter commercial that used the statement: “You can pay me now or you can pay me later.” The theme was that if you got the oil changed regularly in your automobile and used the Fram oil filter, it would save you major repair bills later. [...]
Integrity in the Pulpit We have taught for years that God cannot bless a mess. Mainly this has referred to the status of our Church books and records. When the money is funny, it limits God’s ability to sanction what is transpiring in any given service. We see this in the order of the [...]
To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required Pastors and ministers of religious institutions have come under increased scrutiny that relates to cash practices, and the proper accounting and reporting required for each. He was the Pastor of a good Church in the mid-Atlantic region. The Church paid its obligations promptly each month. [...]
Free Speech and the 501 (c)(3) – What Every Pastor Needs to Know Our Nation’s Founding Fathers gave us something many other countries do not enjoy and that is the protected right of Free Speech that is granted in the first amendment to our Constitution. However, freedoms do not come without responsibility. For instance, [...]
They Are Coming—Are You Ready? I don’t know of any letters or words that strike fear in the heart of individuals like the three dreaded letters, IRS (Internal Revenue Service). It is probably only second to the word “cancer.” Many Churches feel as if they never have to worry about a visit from [...]
The Perfect Storm May Cost Your Church Millions There is a huge problem within the Church world in the USA. Many within the Church population feel as if they never have to worry about any form of Government intrusion to Houses of Worship. Many want to hold to an unconstitutional mindset that there is [...]
The Church—The Easiest Place To Steal Money! Embezzlement happens much too often within Church settings. It often goes unnoticed for months or years, and when it is discovered the amount of the loss is usually astronomical. All anyone needs to do to discover the frequency of this type of activity is to type “Church [...]
Sex Abuse in Churches and Ministries Guest Blog by: Dr. Ronnie Shaw As a certified counselor for almost 21 years, I have had the unpleasant task of counseling hundreds who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of those who should have been protectors—i.e. Pastors, Ministers, and Church Chaperones. Although the Catholic [...]