Asked, Answered: The Clergy Allowance and Part-Time Ministers Do part-time ministers qualify for the clergy housing allowance? Matt Branaugh helps you answer hat critical question. The Editors
Asked, Answered: The Importance of Governing Documents Matt Branaugh reminds church leaders what they need to be looking for when it comes to church governing documents. The Editors
Asked, Answered: Expense Reimbursements for Church Employees In this two-minute video, Matt Branaugh highlights why expense reimbursements for church employees require special attention and care. The Editors
Advantage Members Exclusive Webinar—Thrive as 2023 Comes to a Close Thrive as 2023 comes to a close with Rich Hammar, who offers key insights and tips into finishing the year with a flourish. The Editors
Asked, Answered: Are Gift Cards Really Just Gifts? Gift cards are a simple yet powerful way of blessing others. But there are some very real tax strings attached. The Editors
Asked, Answered: How to Respond to an Unexpected Property Tax Bill Did your church receive an unexpected property tax bill? Why does this happen? What can be done? This video can help. The Editors
WATCH: The Dangers of Raising Money For One Thing—And Spending It On Another Church leaders would do well to pay attention to this fraud lawsuit against a Michigan archdiocese. Matthew Branaugh
Making Sense of Retirement for Church Leaders Learn how to address the most common issues in retirement planning for pastors and church staff.
Advantage Member Exclusive Getting Ahead of the 2023 Tax Season On-Demand Webinar: Ten tax developments church leaders should know for filing taxes this year- and for meeting tax requirements for the year ahead.
Advantage Member Exclusive Get Answers to Your Church’s Most Pressing Employment Law Questions On-Demand Webinar: Attorney and CPA Frank Sommerville addresses key questions—including yours—about churches as employers.
Advantage Member Exclusive Meetings Matter: A Crash Course for Church Leaders On-Demand Webinar: Quick tips and insights for effectively running anything from a board meeting to a congregational meeting. Sarah E. Merkle
On-Demand Webinar Handling A Child Abuse Allegation in Your Church Planning well so that your ministry responds well if the unthinkable ever arises.
10 Legal and Tax Developments for Churches and Church Staff Richard Hammar covers what church leaders should know—and anticipate—for the rest of 2022 and into 2023. Richard R. Hammar
Advantage Member Exclusive Retirement Planning for Pastors and Staff On-Demand Webinar: Setting successful strategies as your church's workforce ages. Elaine L. Sommerville
Should Your Church Get Political? If your church wants to get political, it's important to understand the legal, theological, and pastoral considerations. Church Law & Tax and Christianity Today's Big Tent Initiative
Advantage Member Exclusive Learning From Mars Hill: Who Pilots Your Church? On-Demand Webinar: Why quiet governance changes run the risk of eroding congregational trust. Erika E. Cole
Church Formation Basics Church formation basics gives leaders insights into how a church is formed, why it matters, and how it guides future decisions. Lisa A. Runquist
Advantage Member Exclusive Getting 2021 Year-End Tasks Right On-Demand Webinar: CPA and attorney Richard Hammar lists eleven critical tasks to focus on as 2021 draws to a close. Richard R. Hammar
On-Demand Webinar Fraud in the Church: What We Learned from 700 Church Leaders Discover the results of our 2021 church fraud survey and the best practices for reducing vulnerabilities. CPA Vonna Laue and Content Editor Matthew Branaugh