Financial Issues Workshops Offer Help to Churches
I recently signed up for Medicare. I began by using the online application right up to the point of submission and then due to a question, made an appointment. This gave […]
Church Weekday Education Leadership Training
The State Board of Missions will host church weekday education (CWE) leadership training on May 3-4 at Shocco Springs Conference Center. The event, sponsored by the Office of LeaderCare & […]
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. “What I’m seeing is a […]
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 situation.” The average bivocational pastor […]
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 the minister serving a church […]
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 Board of Missions. Wright speaks […]
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 tab. IRS mileage rate for […]
It’s Time to Freeze Your Credit
You have heard the news reports about the Equifax data breach. You should assume that your personal information is in the hands of criminals. You have also heard the instructions […]
Conference to Prepare Participants to ‘Give Defense’ for Faith
In 1 Peter 3:15, the disciple urges his fellow Christians to “always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to give the reason of the hope […]
Is Your Ministry Safe?
Did you know that one out of four girls and one out of six boys will be sexually abused before age 18? Further, two out of three victims will not […]
