We cannot stress enough the importance of making sure that no church worker is ever alone with a child. No policy is more important or more effective in preventing tragedy than this, and church leaders must be certain workers comply with the requirement. Every...
We often receive questions about the best way to form churches—whether or not to incorporate, whether or not to be a non-profit, etc. Regardless of what a church decides in those areas, one point that isn’t up for debate is the EIN. Every church needs an Employer...
Running a Christian school involves navigating various financial and legal responsibilities,including tax-related matters. Here are the top 10 tax tips for Christian schools to help ensure compliance and maximize benefits:1. Ensure 501(c)(3) tax exempt status•...
While religious freedom is protected nationwide, states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi tend to offer more robust protections for Christian values, especially in the public sphere and in religious practices. On the other hand, states...
Not only do fire alarms help keep people safe in the event of a fire emergency, working fire alarms are often required by insurance companies. If you experience a fire and it can be demonstrated that your fire alarms were not working, you could stand to lose coverage...
The IRS has revealed that many of the mistakes made in filing tax returns are actually easy to correct. But if you get them wrong, it can lead to delays and headaches. Be sure to avoid these errors!• Be sure your Social Security Number is entered accurately.• Confirm...
This Easter season, let us remember that true, lasting joy is not based on circumstances but is deeply rooted in a personal relationship with Christ and the assurance of His sovereignty. 1. Joy Comes from Christ, Not Circumstances—Joy is not a...
Churches are busy places! Because the main business of the church is spreading the message of the Gospel and helping people, it is sometimes easy to let certain matters slide. Please remember that—regardless of how the church actually operates day by day—if you are...
It is certainly the case that what the Internal Revenue Service considers incomeis often different from what ordinary people consider income. The situation of a discounted sale is an excellent example.A well-established church in Northern Virginia had accrued a number...
As Christians, we are called upon to be faithful stewards. In churches, we should certainly use the talents of our staff members prayerfully, take care of the physical church plant, and faithfully preach the Word. But we must be careful not to overlook solid financial...
