Ashley spent the first few years of her life living in the home of a single mother who had a serious problem with drug addiction. After reports of severe neglect… Click To Read More "Saving Ashley"
I’m a new pastor. How do I go about establishing my compensation package in order to take advantage of all the tax breaks for ministers? First of all, you have… Click To Read More "Establishing Compensation Packages – Aubrey Jayroe"
Many people that call me nationwide for counseling by phone/Skype are hurting because of pretentiousness and hypocrisy. Being pretentious is attempting to impress by greater importance. There are two types… Click To Read More "Pretentiousness Creates Spiritual Chaos! – Carol Clemans"
In my ministry of teaching and counseling nationwide, people contact me that are hurting emotionally, spiritually and relationally because of current or past painful events in their lives. This heartfelt… Click To Read More "Holy Hearts Produce Holy Conduct"
Who is directly responsible for the financial and legal obligations of the church? Is it a joint responsibility or individual responsibility? This is a multi-faceted question. First of all, it… Click To Read More "Financial and Legal Responsibilities"
When we are engaged to work with a church, it is often to help prepare the financials to present to a bank for a loan request. One area that usually… Click To Read More "Church Balance Sheet"
Please join with Erma and me as a sponsor, as we run in the 8th Annual Mansion Fun Run in a few weeks. We will be running with the Mansion… Click To Read More "Keep It Going – 63!"
Armed with only a whip and a chair, the lion trainer stepped onto the stage where he locked himself inside a cage with several restless Bengal tigers. The audience watched… Click To Read More "Fighting Our Way Through Fears"
The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit! My challenge to everyone I minister to through teaching, counseling or writing is that we must “live” in the Word… Click To Read More "We Need the Sword of the Spirit!"
Continuing our discussion from last month, the following are some financial metrics and reports to consider using for your church: Tithes and offerings per average attendee. This is best done… Click To Read More "How Do You Measure Up?"
It is time to do my taxes as a minister. What do I need to do to ensure I utilize my efforts with my tax preparer so as to have… Click To Read More "Least Possible Tax Liability"
It was chilly the day Jeremy arrived. The boy (whom I will call Jeremy) was wedged in the backseat of his aunt’s car surrounded by all his belongings. He looked… Click To Read More "“I’m Not Staying”"