What If Your Church Had to Close for A Few Services
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. [...]
IRS AUDITS AND THE CHURCH
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 [...]
Everyone Pays
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 [...]
Integrity in the Pulpit
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 [...]
To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required
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. [...]
Free Speech and the 501 (c)(3) – What Every Pastor Needs to Know
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 [...]
They Are Coming—Are You Ready?
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 [...]
The Perfect Storm May Cost Your Church Millions
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 [...]
The Church—The Easiest Place To Steal Money!
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 [...]
Sex Abuse in Churches and Ministries
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 [...]