Second Fiddle by Beth Jones
Second Fiddle Beth Jones Beth Jones is an author and minister, who, along with her husband Jeff, pastors Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are the parents of four […]
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Secure in Your Call by Pastor Bobby Marks
Secure in Your Call Pastor Bobby Marks It is certainly a wonderful blessing to be a part of the church, the family of God. In Eph. 2:19, Paul writes, “Now, […]
Sabbatical Policy by Pastor Dave Williams
Sabbatical Policy Pastor Dave Williams, D. Min., D.D. Dr. Dave Williams, D. Min. is pastor of Mount Hope Church and International Outreach Ministries in Lansing, Michigan. Under his leadership, the […]
Sabbatical by Pastor Sam Smucker
Sabbatical Pastor Sam Smucker Sam Smucker was raised in an Amish home in Lancaster County. Sam and his wife Sherlyn went to RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, OK. After […]
Rewarding Staff? by Richard D. Locke
Rewarding Staff? Richard D. Locke is a certified public accountant with over forty years of experience. His firm, Locke & Associates, P.C., is a full service accounting firm which specializes […]
Chippie’s Problems
Humor Section (cont) Chippie’s problems began when the woman who owned him decided to clean up the seeds and feathers from the bottom of his cage using a vacuum cleaner. […]
Are You Resting or Wrestling by Joe Coyne
Are You Resting or Wrestling by Joe Coyne Pastor Joseph Coyne is the Senior Pastor of Harvest World Outreach Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. Together he and his wife Misti, […]
Restricted Area – Caution Advised by Mark Helland, C.P.A.
Restricted Area – Caution Advised Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm of Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC (www.edhcpa.com) which is located in […]
Dealing with Religious Bullies by Marvin Yoder
Dealing with Religious Bullies Marvin Yoder Marvin and his wife, Leah, are the founding pastors of LifePointe Church in Mattoon, Illinois. Marvin is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center […]
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723)
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards (1722-1723) Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat him by his grace to enable me to […]
Reflections From Our First Sabbatical by Chuck and Tamera Ford
Unplugged: Reflections From Our First Sabbatical Chuck and Tamera Ford Chuck is the founder and lead pastor of Relate Church in Byram, MS. In 1992, Chuck answered God’s call to […]
Reasonable Compensation for Pastors and Ministers
Those in the pastoral ministry are not typically thought of as overpaid. Certainly in most cases they are not. Since the vast majority of churches in the U.S. are small, the overall compensation package for Protestant pastors is low when compared with teachers and social workers. However, the amount of a pastor’s salary is only one dimension of reasonable compensation; the manner in which they are paid is of just as much interest in evaluating compensation from a legal standpoint. … read more
Question and Answers about Church Loans
QUESTION As a pastor, I am periodically asked by church members if the church can loan them money. I know this is not a great idea, but what are the […]
Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Jim Montgomery
Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Jim Montgomery Rev. Jim Montgomery is founder and president of Montgomery Ministries, Inc. of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Kent […]
Church and Ministry Q and A – The Many Nuances of Benevolence by Mark Helland CPA
Church and Ministry Q and A – The Many Nuances of Benevolence Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm Elliott, Dozier and Helland, […]
Church and Ministry Q&A… Continued – Focus on Proper Vehicle Usage by Mark Helland
Church and Ministry Q&A… Continued – Focus on Proper Vehicle Usage Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC […]
Church and Ministry Q&A – Focus on Expense Reimbursements by Mark Helland
Church and Ministry Q&A – Focus on Expense Reimbursements Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC which is […]
Purchase of Land by Charlie Daniels
Purchasing Land by Charlie Daniels Charlie Daniels is the President and CEO of Churches by Daniels. He has over thirty years of construction experience. As a pastor’s son, Charlie Daniels […]
Purchasing Property – What Makes a Piece of Land Right or Wrong for the Church? By Charlie Daniels
Purchasing Property – What Makes a Piece of Land Right or Wrong for the Church? By Charlie Daniels With more than thirty years of construction experience, Charlie Daniels is the […]
The Problem of Inurement by Mark Helland, C.P.A.
The Problem of Inurement Mark Helland, C.P.A. Mark Helland, CPA is a partner with the public accounting firm of Elliott, Dozier and Helland, PC which is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. […]
The Prophet’s Pledge by Dave Williams
The Prophet’s Pledge Dave Williams Dave Williams served as pastor of Mount Hope Church in Lansing, Michigan, for more than thirty years. In that time, Dave trained thousands of ministers […]
Prioritizing Joy in Your Marriage From Ken Blount Ministries
Prioritizing Joy in Your Marriage From Ken Blount Ministries With a background of 25 years in ministry, Ken and Trudi Blount’s godly wisdom, practical experience, and passion to see families […]
Prepare Your Kids For A Great Future by Joe McGee
Prepare Your Kids For A Great Future (Eight Things No Kid Should Leave Home Without) Joe McGee In this fast paced world, time alone with our kids at home is […]
Surviving the Pressure Cooker How One Couple Overcame Ministry Stress to Create a Successful Marriage
Surviving the Pressure Cooker How One Couple Overcame Ministry Stress to Create a Successful Marriage By Maria Foslien Paul and Maria Foslien were married in 1989 and served on the […]
Praying for Those in Authority by Rick Renner
Praying for Those in Authority Rick Renner Rick Renner is a highly respected leader, teacher, and author within the Christian community, both in the U.S. and abroad. He works alongside […]
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