Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Inspecting Church Records Know when to say "yes" to a request to view confidential information. Richard R. Hammar
Why Financial Documentation Is a “Must” for Your Ministry Keeping track of paperwork and processes is vital for your church. Vonna Laue
Mastering Minutes for Church Business Meetings Why this task can't continue to be an afterthought for leaders. Frank and Elaine Sommerville
Managing Church Employee Credit Card Charges How to handle undocumented charges on the church credit card. Richard R. Hammar
Best Practices for Employment Risk Management in Ministries Discover how ministries can reduce employment risks with strategies like detailed record-keeping, legal counsel, updated policies, and insurance coverage. Kathleen Turpin
Protecting Church Data: Strategies for Security and Disaster Recovery Essential tips for church data protection, including security measures, backup strategies, and recovery plans for peace of mind. Nick B. Nicholaou
Legal Requirements for Church Pastors Doing Weddings This eight-point checklist keeps the basics straight for pastors. Richard R. Hammar
Official Documentation Requirements for Housing Allowances Understand how to properly document housing allowances and meet IRS requirements. Richard R. Hammar
Combining a Church’s Constitution & Bylaws Having both documents often leads to inconsistencies. Richard R. Hammar
Securing Church Financial Records: Two Steps for Access Control Discover essential tips for securing church financial records and maintaining access control to safeguard sensitive information. Vonna Laue
Safely Disposing of Sensitive Information How does the FTC's "disposal rule" apply to churches? Richard R. Hammar
Do Churches Need to Comply with the FTC Disposal Rule? Find out how the FTC Disposal Rule impacts churches and why proper document disposal is essential for protecting sensitive information. Richard R. Hammar
Ownership of Church Accounting Records Allowing a church treasurer to work on these records at home is problematic. Richard R. Hammar