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Free 2020 Tax eBooks from ECFA
ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) has created two eBooks to help pastors and churches navigate taxes.
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January 22, 2020
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Church Reporting Made Easy - ECFA Webinar
This webinar, led by two of the authors of the popular annual Zondervan Church and Nonprofit Tax & Financial Guide, will help church leaders understand each of their key filing responsibilities
January 21, 2020
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Before You Say Anything Else About Giving, Say This
What would happen if, instead of talking about how giving changes others, you framed it in terms of how it changes them personally?
January 16, 2020
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Share Wages for Ministers and Church Staff?
Should the individual wages and cost of benefits for ministers and church staff be detailed in the general fund budget that is presented at the annual congregational meeting?
January 6, 2020
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It's How They Lived
When the daughters of Hal and Jane Rodenhouse began to lend a hand with their parents’ finances, they were astounded by what they discovered.
December 10, 2019
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"God Doesn't Want Your Ten Percent" Video
To tithe or not to tithe? Watch this video where we discuss the biblical teaching of tithing.
December 9, 2019
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Act Quickly - Charitable Gift Annuity Rates Drop January 1
Current gift annuity rates are the highest they’ve been in years! However, as of January 1, 2020, rates will decrease by .3 to .5 percent.
December 9, 2019
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Important Information for IRA Gifts in December
If you plan to make an IRA gift in December, here's some important information you'll want to know.
November 27, 2019
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Retirement Plan for Commissioned Pastors and Church Staff
The Christian Reformed Church in North America has a retirement plan that U.S. congregations can make available to commissioned pastors and other church staff.
November 25, 2019
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Where Is Their Wealth Going?
A young pastor recently said to me, “Two-thirds of our church’s members are 65 years and older. What I want to know is this: Once they’re gone, where is all their wealth going?”
November 11, 2019
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Generosity’s Ripple Effect
Even in their will, Rich and Ann Meyer were careful to reflect giving as a priority.
November 5, 2019
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Every Sunday Bulletin Service
Each week the cover of your bulletin helps welcome people to worship. To assist your church in this ministry, Faith Alive is offering colorful, inspirational bulletins from the Every Sunday Bulletin service.
October 30, 2019
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Now Available! "Generosity Today" Fall Issue
Generosity Today is a quarterly publication from The Barnabas Foundation. It's designed to inspire generosity and educate your congregation about smart ways they can support your church beyond the offering plate.
October 29, 2019
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Does Jesus Want Me to Buy My Friends?
“Come again, Jesus? You’re pushing swag? To influence people? A bit unseemly, wouldn’t you say?”
October 16, 2019
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Offering Calendar and Deacons' Helper Worksheet
Are you a deacon, worship planner, administrator, or pastor? The Offering Calendar and Deacons' Helper Worksheet and other resources on our Church Year Resources page are for you!
October 15, 2019
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Practicing God's Presence: One Church's Story (Recording)
What does it look like to try and practice the presence of God together as a congregation? Rev. Greg Janke, pastor at Palos Height CRC, shares his church's story.
October 10, 2019
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Sample Incident Form for Church Rentals?
I'm looking for a sample incident form to include with church rentals. Does your church have one? Any ideas?
October 1, 2019
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GR Church Looking for Tax Form Help. Any Recommendations?
Any recommendations on a company or individual (in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area) that can help a church with tax forms?
September 30, 2019
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Three Ways to Turn Giving Into Ministry
What if we could change the narrative from "gotta" give to "get to" give?
September 25, 2019
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U.S. Immigration Assistance: Nonprofit Agencies by State
Here is a list of nonprofit agencies, by state, who may be of assistance in the immigration process.
September 25, 2019
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Immigration Resource: For Worshiping Groups
Sometimes an immigrant group wishes to affiliate with the CRCNA, which involves both the congregation and the pastor. This post provides advice on how to navigate that request.
September 25, 2019
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Immigration Resources: U.S. Clergy to Canada
This document provides basic information that the CRCNA’s Human Resources office relies on when it assists Canadian congregations in calling a pastor from the United States.
September 25, 2019
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Immigration Resource: Canadian Immigration Assistance
Links to the Department of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship, as well as contact information for the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and other entities who may be of assistance in the immigration process.
September 25, 2019
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Immigration Resource: Religious Worker Immigration to the U.S.
This document provides basic information that the CRCNA’s Human Resources office relies on when it assists U.S. congregations in calling a pastor from Canada.
September 24, 2019
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Dear Churches, In the Event of a Hurricane
More churches in hurricane-prone locations are standing in as storm shelters. Yet many aren’t prepared to protect their own property or members.