A few weeks ago, I posted about the fixed costs of disaffiliating. There was some good discussion since then that has made me think of all the other costs, as well as benefits, of disaffiliating to a new denomination. Here are my thoughts.
I’m getting more inquiries about what the cost of disaffiliating. Hopefully this video will give you a good idea of the four costs and a way to estimate those costs.
For a pastor, how do you know if you are setting aside enough for taxes? Whether you’re a new clergy or maybe you just want to be able to double check, this post will help you answer that question.
Accountants and bookkeepers expect detailed receipts for all purchases turned in timely. Pastors expect prompt reimbursements. Even though this sounds simple, this ends up being a great source of strife in the church office.
This training is normally just available to new clergy in the Dakotas UMC, but I thought it would be beneficial for any clergy or anyone who deals with clergy taxes. Enjoy!
While there are times when a church may need a lawyer, all the time a church needs some diligent trustees who are watching out for the church. There’s a couple of things Trustees should watch for from a legal stand point.
How many ministries go off the road because we neglect putting up guard rails! Two guard rails pretty much every church needs are: 1)Job Descriptions so your people know what winning looks like, and 2)Personnel Policies…at least for those few things that cause the most trouble.
