Unrelated Business Income Have you ever had a blessing in your ministry that quickly turned into a challenge? Financial blessings in the form of unrelated business income may be such a challenge for your church. The IRS calls any income that comes from a “non-church” purpose—like proceeds from a coffee shop or income from rental...
Hot Legal Topics – ECFA Webinar
Build Your Ministry On Solid Ground So many church and nonprofit leaders are passionate and have a clear direction for their ministry, but they’re not sure what legal documents need to be in place to protect their organization. In this webinar hosted by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), Steven D. Goodspeed and Mark F....
Employment Law – Why It Matters to Churches
Avoid Encounters with the IRS As we enter tax season, it’s important that your ministry understands one of the most confusing areas of law—employment law. For churches, this means knowing the difference between employees and independent contractors. In this short video, The Church Lawyers discuss determining the difference between the two types of workers. We’ll...