Making Sense of Retirement for Church Leaders
Learn how to address the most common issues in retirement planning for pastors and church staff.
Pastors
Supreme Court: Clergy Should Be Allowed in Execution Chambers
Decision offers greater protections for chaplains and those providing prison ministry.
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Key Loan Forgiveness Program Change May Help Church Workers with Student Debt
Education department expands eligibility after 2017 Trinity Lutheran decision—but acceptance is still no certainty.
Overview: Tax Developments of Note in 2021
Tax season is coming. Here's how to get prepared.
The 10 Commandments of Church Management
Apply these principles to stay legal and keep your witness intact.
Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Hidden Liability for Churches and Leaders
A recent case in the for-profit world underscores the potential threat.
Should a Church and Its Pastor Co-Own a Home?
Is this a viable option given the high cost of housing?
Q&A: Who Is a Minister for Federal Tax Reporting Purposes?
A church employee must be ordained, commissioned, or licensed, with a "balancing test" applied to four other factors.
The Changing Face of the Executive Pastor Role
A longtime XP discusses what is changing for a position once limited to large churches.
Retirement Savings and the Rule of 72s
What pastors and church staff can learn about the power of compounding.
11 Ways to Love Your Leader
Tips for making the most of Pastor Appreciation Month.
Planning Your Pastor’s Retirement
Webinar Recording: What you need to create and follow a successful retirement plan.
Before You Fire Your Pastor
8 guidelines to consider.
Succession Plans: Why Your Church Needs One
What would happen to your congregation if your pastor were suddenly no longer around?
The Financial Health of Pastors
Study points out key issues as churches seek long-term solutions.
10 Commandments for Pastors, Politics, and Social Media
Before you post, read these reminders.
Q&A: Do Lapsed Credentials Affect a Minister’s Housing Allowance?
No precedent exists, so here’s what to look at.
Q&A: Can Ministers “Opt Out” of Obamacare?
Exploring whether or not Form 4361 exempts ministers from the Affordable Care Act.
Q&A: Is a Pastor’s Holy Land Trip Tax Deductible?
It’s essential to know the difference between vacation and business expenses.
Q&A: Is a Pastor’s Holy Land Trip Tax Deductible?
Specific rules dictate the tax treatment for pastors and donors.