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What Ministers Need to Know About Their Taxes

Feb 09, 2017

“I cannot believe I owe $5,875 on my tax return!” That is what a Florida minister told me last year. Interestingly enough, another ministe...

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Are You Sure Your Ordination is Legal?

Feb 08, 2018

Being an ordained minister has its privileges. There is the obvious privilege of preaching and teaching the gospel that ultimately leads to lives bein...

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What Every Pastor Must Know About Publishing a Book

Jan 31, 2017

Have you ever thought about publishing a book? Perhaps you have thought about using some of your sermons to create a book, or you have felt led by the...

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StartCHURCH's 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2016

Dec 29, 2016

How many of our 115+ blog posts published in 2016 did you read? My guess is that there are just a handful of individuals who were actually able to rea...

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4 Helpful Tips on Writing Better Pastoral Reference Letters

Dec 04, 2016

Being a pastor is a trusted and honored profession.  As a pastor, you touch many lives and have a strong impact on the people who enter through ...

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In All Things Be Thankful

Nov 24, 2016

The 2016 year has been an unprecedented time in the history of our nation and within the Body of Christ. Historically throughout the world, the Church...

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3 Things Every Minister Should Know About Housing Allowance

Nov 28, 2017

The minister’s housing allowance is perhaps the best tax benefit among pastors; however, it is also one of the most misunderstood! This blog is...

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The Minister's Housing Allowance Back Under Attack

Sep 04, 2016

You might not be aware, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation is once again challenging the minister’s housing allowance. This coming just tw...

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3 Ways You Can Grow in Your Calling

Sep 06, 2016

As he was driving home from church, Pastor Juan recalled the day he answered ‘Yes’ to the Lord’s calling on his life. He felt like ...

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