I take my job as a steward of God's resources seriously. For our ministry, that includes our buildings, property, and vehicles. In my experience, church-specific insurers better understand the needs of churches and ministries. I have had personal experience with three different church- or ministry-specific insurers. Of that group, there is no question in my mind that Brotherhood Mutual is at the head of the pack. Thinking about evaluating your church or ministry's coverage? If so, call Jacob Jump.
Pastor Rich Ratts, Crossroads Church - Monticello, IL
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Good news! Your ministry might be eligible for up to $19,000 per employee in tax relief through the coronavirus aid bill Congress passed in December. Our agency is excited to let you know about this free webinar so you can learn more about the Employee Retention Credit.
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A mid-November deadline in the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) bankruptcy proceedings may have you wondering what the organization’s bankruptcy filing means for your ministry if you ever hosted or chartered Boy Scout Troops.
Ministries beware: An email scheme, designed to coincide with tax season, asks payroll and human resource professionals to disclose employees’ personal information. Think you wouldn’t fall for such a scam? You might, if the email looks as if it came from someone in your ministry.
Churches seldom look more beautiful than when they're decorated for the holidays. Candles, lights, and greenery add splendor to the celebration of Christ's birth. Unfortunately, they also contribute to a number of fires each December. As you haul out the decorations, remember to balance beauty with safety.
Every fall, thousands of churches across the nation sponsor hayrides. Unfortunately, these events sometimes lead to serious injuries, even deaths. By following these suggestions, you can minimize the risks involved in sponsoring hayrides and make your hayride a safe and enjoyable experience.
Last May, the United States Department of Labor announced a new standard for determining who qualifies as an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new ruling says that if an employee earns less than $47,476 per year ($913 per week), then in most cases the employee needs to be classified as non-exempt. This change will take effect December 1, 2016.
Serving as a board member or officer often inspires a special sense of responsibility for many who serve in such a role at their church or related ministries. That responsibility, however, also carries with it certain financial risks connected to the outcome of board actions.
Financial dishonesty can happen anywhere. Churches and ministries are especially susceptible to issues of financial dishonesty involving theft from ministry accounts. Regardless of the size of your ministry, it’s always important to be aware of “red flags” and take steps to promote financial accountability at your church or ministry.
Your ministry’s board members and administrators could face personal liability and financial damages as a results of unjust leadership actions.
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