If your church is good with PowerPoint but not great with videos, try making your videos with PowerPoint. Especially with so much going online and on Facebook, this is worth a try.
How to make a video in PowerPoint
Author: Jeff Pospisil
Families First Tax Credit for Clergy
The Families First Act can also benefit clergy that are directly affected by COVID. It looks like they can claim a tax credit to offset their self-employment taxes. A typical pastor may receive around $2,000 for a tax credit!
Letting Go to Fuel Generosity
What do you want your church to be in the future? The same as it is today is not an option. The same as it was 30 years ago is not an option either. We’re going to have to make difficult choices on what to keep and what to let go if we want a bright future.
Families First Tax Credit for Lay Employees
The Families First Act was completely overshadowed by the CARES Act. Now it is actually coming back into the spotlight as the PPP Loans are being forgiven. Learn how this can benefit your church if Lay employees fall ill to COVID.
So you want to Preach on Giving: Part 5
Preaching on money can be awkward and intimidating for a pastor. But, if you’re going to do it, you might as well do it right. In part 5 of a 5-part series, I talk about putting the finishing touches on the sermon. This is such an important yet sensitive message that it needs extra care.
The Art of the Ask
One of the scariest tasks that pastors and others leaders can face is asking for money. But there are some people that seem to be able to ask for large donations without breaking a sweat. Are these people just born different? Maybe. If you are one of the normal people that doesn’t look forward to…
So you want to Preach on Giving: Part 4
Preaching on money can be awkward and intimidating for a pastor. The average Methodist gives about 1.6% of their income to the church…so there’s room for growth. In part 4 of a 5-part series, I talk about