I’ve been receiving quite a few calls from pastors and church treasurers who are struggling to fill out their clergy compensation form and calculate the cost of benefits. The GMC has some great resources to help.
GMC Clergy Compensation
Category: Global Methodist Church
What is a 508(c)1(A) Church?
The Global Methodist denomination doesn’t have a Group Ruling with the IRS that would officially declare all Global Methodist churches to be 501(c)(3). Filing for 501(c)(3) status can be a long and painful process. What should a church do? Try this.
Where do Churches make Payments in the Global Methodist Church?
One of the more confusing things about the Global Methodist denomination is where to send payments. I’m going to answer that question.
How to pay Connectional Funding Online or by Check
Over the last year, there has been a lot of changes in paying Connectional Funding for the Global Methodist Church. Conferences and the General Church are pushing to make this as easy as possible. This walkthrough should help you navigate the process as it stands now.
How do I change my Church’s Name with the IRS?
While it is exciting to have a new name and new brand for a church, there are a lot of administrative issues. You need to make sure you update your name with your bank, the folks you do business with, and the State. What about the IRS? That’s what I dive into here.
Reasons why to Opt Out of Benefits
I get two questions equally often concerning Global Methodist benefits:
1) Am I eligible?
2) Can I opt out?
I answer these two questions plus give a little explanation for the Why.
How can Global Methodist Churches prove their 501(c)(3) Status?
The Global Methodist denomination doesn’t have a Group Ruling with the IRS that would officially declare all Global Methodist churches to be 501(c)(3). Filing for 501(c)(3) status can be a long and painful process. What should a church do? Try this.