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 […]
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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 […]
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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 Pastor Joseph Coyne is the Senior Pastor of Harvest World Outreach Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. Together he and his wife Misti, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Do’s and Don’ts of Praise and Worship – Part 2 by Philip Renner Worship leader, award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer, Philip Renner became involved full time in worship ministry […]
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If You Don’t Pray – You Don’t Deserve To Lead Pastor Ron McKey Ron McKey is the Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Church in Midwest City, OK. With over 20 years […]
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Do’s and Don’ts of Praise and Worship – Part 1 by Philip Renner Worship leader, award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer, Philip Renner became involved full time in worship ministry […]
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Sabbatical by Pastor Sam Smucker
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSabbatical 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeRewarding 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
/in Humor Section /by Tony CookeHumor 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeAre 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.
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeRestricted 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeDealing 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)
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThe 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeUnplugged: 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThose 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeQUESTION 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeWill 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeChurch 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeChurch 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeChurch 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookePurchasing 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookePurchasing 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.
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThe 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeThe 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookePrioritizing 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookePrepare 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeSurviving 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
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookePraying 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 […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Praise and Worship by Philip Renner
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeDo’s and Don’ts of Praise and Worship – Part 2 by Philip Renner Worship leader, award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer, Philip Renner became involved full time in worship ministry […]
If You Don’t Pray You Don’t Deserve To Lead by Pastor Ron McKey
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeIf You Don’t Pray – You Don’t Deserve To Lead Pastor Ron McKey Ron McKey is the Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Church in Midwest City, OK. With over 20 years […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Praise and Worship Part 1 by Philip Renner
/in Articles by Others /by Tony CookeDo’s and Don’ts of Praise and Worship – Part 1 by Philip Renner Worship leader, award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer, Philip Renner became involved full time in worship ministry […]