Faith and Finances
Christians across the globe are struggling with how to maximize their funds and the reach of their ministry. Every Believer can agree that God wants us to have access to the full abundance that he desires in our lives. How does a Christian maximize their ability to serve if they are struggling with their current finances? How does a Believer who is financially stable decide what would be the best use of their resources? Find out how inside...
Christians across the globe are struggling with how to maximize their funds and the reach of their ministry. Every Believer can agree that God wants us to have access to the full abundance that he desires in our lives. How does a Christian maximize their ability to serve if they are struggling with their current finances? How does a Believer who is financially stable decide what would be the best use of their resources? Find out how inside...
In this powerful book, Leah H. McNair reveals God s ideal guide to greatness for women in ministry. By sharing biblical principles for leadership, Leah explores the heart of key issues that shape the character of women in leadership. The Guide to Greatness for Women in Ministry is incredibly informative, and it will propel you to the ultimate level of successful ministry. Find out more inside...
For many Americans, the income tax season is perhaps one of the most stressful times. Moreover, combined with the ever changing tax rules, regulations, and guidelines; and heightened scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service on the income tax industry, tax season has evolved to be one of the most dreaded times of the year. However, this already stressful time does not have to be as intimidating as most taxpayers believe it to be. Having the confidence and security in knowing that you have a qualified and competent tax preparer to assist you can definitely alleviate the stress that accompanies the tax preparation process. Here are a few tips to assist you in choosing a qualified tax preparer. Read more inside...
Christians across the globe are struggling with how to maximize their funds and the reach of their ministry. Every Believer can agree that God wants us to have access to the full abundance that he desires in our lives. How does a Christian maximize their ability to serve if they are struggling with their current finances? How does a Believer who is financially stable decide what would be the best use of their resources? The answer is quite simply really. If you were training to be an Olympic athlete, you would hire a coach and use all the tools available to make sure you were performing at your very best. You would solicit advise from someone who was a professional in your field and could give you the best chance at success. Just as with your perfect physical performance, your best shot at successfully fulfilling God's desires for your life and finances is to use Christian financial planning tools? and resources. Read more inside...
Do you want your church to grow? Are you reaching the people looking for a church just like yours? Some of those folks are looking in your area for the first time and yet others for a variety of reasons are looking for a new church home. If your church is like many organizations, you don't have a large marketing budget to spend on marketing. But that doesn't mean there aren't things your church can do to promote itself. All it takes is being creative by thinking a little bit out of the box to get some fantastic returns on your marketing budget. Here are 7 ideas that should help build your membership if you do them consistently. More importantly, do them in excellence! Are these the only ways to market your church? Absolutely not! Read more inside...
A church budget is an action plan for the ministry and mission of your church. There are three different budgeting processes for the preparation of a church's annual operating budget: (1) Incremental budgeting; (2) Zero-based budgeting; and (3) Program budgeting. Find out more inside...
Churches and religious organizations, like many other charitable organizations, qualify for exemption from federal income taxunder IRC section 501c3 and are generally eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. To qualify for tax-exempt status, such an organization must meet the certain specific requirements. These requirements generally outline the specific purposes for which the organization has been organized and operated. Many religious groups seeking exemption from federal income taxesunder section 501c3 are in fact organized and operated for religious purposes, but are unsure as to whether they should be classified as a church or as another religious organization, such as a faith-based ministry. Find out more inside...
Leaders lead... ideally in every discipline: spiritually, physically, emotionally, relationally and yes even, financially. Those of us who are in ministry are under the constant surveillance of a skeptical and cynical world with scrutiny of our finances. There is no area that will test your spirituality, your commitment to holiness more than the area of finances...find out more inside...