Each individual congregation must accept the responsibility to reach their village, community, town or city with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Every local church must operate as a missional strategy center, releasing and sending Christ followers to advance the Gospel regionally, nationally, and globally to penetrate the darkness to reach the lost in our […]

The Church Financial Guidebook assists congregational leaders to exemplify a financial plan of integrity before God and each other. related resources

As a church, you have a responsibility to take care of those who serve on your staff, while also seeking to be good stewards of your limited financial resources. This workbook can help you achieve that goal. It is designed for use by the person(s) who determines pay arrangements for ministers and church employees. related […]

The minister’s housing allowance is a very important tax benefit available to ministers. Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code allows “ministers of the gospel” to exclude some or all of their ministerial income designated by their church or church-related employer as a housing allowing from income for federal income tax purposes. Rules and limits […]

Daily life can be complicated, especially when you are a new minister. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up before you get to the true calling of your ministry. Below is a checklist you can use to help you take care of your financial needs and questions. This checklist is also helpful […]

Have you heard questions like this before? Can we use the church building for…? May our neighboring church use our church van? Are there requirements to work in the church nursery? May a teacher buy supplies for her Sunday School class and turn in the bill to the church?