The relationship between volunteering and giving The Generosity Gap, a recent report by Barna produced in partnership with Thrivent Financial shows that volunteering is considered one of the most generous acts possible. The report also examines the correlation between volunteering and other forms of generosity — in particular, financial giving.
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By Louis P. Barbarin, CPA When it comes to taxes, clergy people often ask questions such as, “How can I save money or reduce my tax bill?” or “Will itemizing my deductions help reduce my tax bill?” or “How does the Housing Allowance affect my taxes?” You might not realize it, but tax planning for […]
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By Michael Prior, J.D. In our first two installments, this series discussed: So, what exactly is planned giving? and Recognizing planned giving as a ministry. Now, we’ll examine how a proactive planned giving stewardship program can deliver impressive, real-world results.
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By Nick Cooper If you’re beginning to think about a new facility, addition, remodel or relocation, you must first understand the culture and DNA of your congregation. Design should be an expression of those values aiding in your mission.
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Reporting by RaeAnn Slaybaugh From an insurer’s perspective, how often do you find that churches are truly, adequately prepared in the realm of disaster prevention & recovery? Kyle Illbeck: Churches typically focus their resources on furthering their ministry and mission, and disaster preparedness becomes an afterthought until it’s too late. Unfortunately, it’s rare for […]
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By Andrew Scriven Christmas and Easter — arguably the two most wonderful, celebrated (also painful / dreaded) events in the life of the church. Most churches go all out to celebrate, incorporating advanced production techniques they don’t normally use — added vocals, special instrumentation, mixed-media presentations, dramatic lighting, special effects, animals … you get the […]
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By Brian Gleason Active shooter incidents have become a concern for all in recent years. These incidents occur without warning and quickly progress. Although they cannot always be prevented, organizations can take steps to help minimize the impact to their organization, employees or students. Having a plan in place to respond to an active shooter […]
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By Kristine Miller, CFRE For many churches, figuring out how to engage Millennials in ministry and giving is one of their most pressing concerns. Church leaders often lament the absence of young families from the church’s pledge list and Bible study rosters. Understanding the Millennial mindset is crucial for appealing to this generation that has […]
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By Jason Terrell This year will prove to be a pivotal year for some churches, thanks to more stringent reporting standards published in 2016 for the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These standards will be effective for calendar year 2018 and beyond. Who is affected? Ministries affected by these new reporting standards include churches or […]
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Announcement comes as hundreds gather to learn about industry trends and company news at Pushpay’s sold-out conference, Summit One Day On August 16, Pushpay Holdings Limited ( NZSX:PPH , ASX:PPH , ‘Pushpay’ or ‘the Company’), a leading payments and engagement provider to the US faith sector, announced a sweeping set of company updates for customers […]
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