Category: Church Compensation
Cost concerns: churches, pastors face questions about pay, insurance and benefits
As Mike Jackson travels around the state meeting with churches in transition, he says one question comes up more and more frequently than any others.
Helping churches and ministers with tax questions
Tax season is here: a time when churches must prepare forms such as W-2s for employees and should provide givers with written acknowledgments of tax-deductible
A New Way to Give to Your Church
There is a great new way to give for people 70-1/2 and older who have an IRA. Actually, it is not new, but now it
Observations about the 2018 Layman’s Salary Study
The 2018-2019 Layman’s Salary Study is available now at alsbom.org/ccs. Click on the Resources tab. To obtain more data concerning a particular position, click on the national study
Most Important Tax News for Church Planters
We, here at your State Board of Missions, seek to provide helpful assistance to each and every pastor/planter in Alabama. Lee Wright, one of your
Financial Q&A for the Bivocational Pastor
The number one financial question among bivocational pastors is “Can all my income be in housing allowance?” Answer: “Yes, if that is appropriate for your
Most Important Tax News in a Generation
Many church members believe that the pastor is self-employed. Many churches treat the pastor as self-employed concerning compensation and taxes. But the truth is that
Church leaders urged to be wise managers of Lord’s money, educated on tax laws
It’s the Lord’s money and church leaders need to use it wisely, said Lee Wright, coordinator of church compensation services for the Alabama Baptist State
Important IRS News for Churches
There are 2 pieces of information important to church staff and church treasurers as we begin the new year. See IRS.gov, then click on the news
by Dogwood