Pastor, Church and Law

Hammar, Richard R.

Gospel Pub. House

You’ve completed your theological training. You’re eager to serve God and His church with your gifts and talents. So why is someone asking if you want to opt-out of Social Security?If you’re like most new ministers, you’re probably overwhelmed by the legal and tax issues that confront you in the ministry. Who is a minister for federal tax purposes? Should I report my taxes as an employee or as self-employed? What is the housing allowance? What are the tax consequences of living in a church-owned parsonage? What is the clergy-penitent privilege? What legal requirements apply to the performance of marriage ceremonies?Look to church law and tax expert and Richard R. Hammar for the answers you’ll need to begin your ministry with legal and financial clarity and integrity. The QUICK GUIDE: 12 Law &amp; Tax Guidelines for New Ministers features a convenient Q &amp; A format and is written in understandable and concise language. Get the insights you need to make potentially significant legal and financial decisions with confidence.

12 Law & Tax Guidelines for New Ministers: Quick Guide

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Christianity Today International

Let’s be honest: Things like board structure, bylaws, elections, membership requirements, minutes, and business meetings will likely never land on your list of “most exciting topics.” Yet as a church leader it’s critical that you have a working knowledge of the key facets of church governance. You don’t need to know it all, but you do need to: • Understand the risks • Be able to spot potential issues • Know when to ask for help Using this ready-reference tool, you’ll easily find answers to commonly asked questions—in plain, everyday language. Best of all, it will help you take practical steps towards understanding the role that proper governance plays in leading your local body of Christ.

Church Governance. What Leaders Must Know to Conduct Legally Sound Church Business

Overseeing the financial health of a church is no simple task. Increased regulations, IRS audits, and changing technology are a few of the challenges facing both new and experienced treasurers, bookkeepers, business administrators and executive pastors. Church Finance, the new, ground-breaking comprehensive guide created by respected experts and CPAs, Michael E. Batts and Richard R. Hammar, gives you the confidence you need to manage every aspect of your job. From building rock-solid internal controls, to understanding the intricacies of payroll taxes and housing allowances, Church Finance is the “go-to” reference every church needs. Using straight-forward language, the authors of Church Finance delve deeply into the critical issues all churches must address—budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, insurance coverage and more.

Church Finance: The Complete Guide to Managing Ministry Resources

Batts, Michael E.

Pastor, Church & Law Workbook

Church Law & Tax Report

Church and Clergy Tax Guide: 1995 Edition

This is a 79 page paperback that can be used with a DVD set of the same name. This is a training manual to help your church staff to keep your children safe. This offer is for a newer version of this book that was published in 2003. The cover will be different because this is a newer version.

Reducing the Risk II: Making Your Church Safe From Child Sexual Abuse

Religion & Spirituality

Cobble, James F., Jr.

Klipowicz, Steven W.

Christian Books & Bibles

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