Over the past several years, I have spoken with more than a few pastors and church leaders who have purchased materials from promoters who advocate something called – “Corporation Sole.” It has been presented as, “THE ULTIMATE 501(C)(3) ALTERNATIVE”. Plain and simple – THIS IS A SCAM. You can read a well written critique about [...]
The first thing to carefully evaluate is WHY you are going to start a church. Unless you are clearly directed of God, and led of the Holy Spirit – please stop reading right here. Don’t do it! Especially don’t do it, if your intentions are to start a church just for a perceived monetary value [...]
Is the Pastor Self Employed, or a Staff Minister. This is one of the most confusing areas you will have to understand. The answer to this question – is YES. He is both Self Employed, and a Staff Minister. As there are two sides to this issue, we will try to help you understand how [...]
I recently received an e-letter asking, “If the church is a 501(c)(3) entity, does the pastor have the right to appoint [and remove] members in position (for whatever reason)? or should such a process be done by way of a vote among the church membership or trustees?” I responded to that writer’s question with, “The [...]
We write this as a rebuttal against those advocating the “Free Church” movement; Yes, I am aware of the “Free Church” concerns: Those who express a fear of incorporating the church, and being “501(c)(3).” Essentially, the proponents of the ‘Free Church’ movement argue that by incorporating, we are allowing “Caesar’’ into our church; Or [...]
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