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How to Create a Pastor Retirement Planning

How to Create a Pastor Retirement Planning

The work pastors do is pricelessbut many do not get paid what they are worth. While not every church can afford to pay its pastor their fair value, they can still set them up for success during and after their tenure with effective pastor retirement planning. Ministers should have peace of mind knowing their families will be taken care of […]

6 Ways to Boost First-Time Giving

6 Ways to Boost First-Time Giving

Founder of MinistryPass.com, church leader Justin Trapp (JustinTrapp.com) provides pastors with tools and resources to craft meaningful sermons in less time. Here he shares how to make the process of giving at your church a convenient and comfortable experience, especially for people who are giving for the first time. 1. Buy a giving-themed URL. Most […]

Digital-Savvy Churches See Consistent Giving During Pandemic

Digital-Savvy Churches See Consistent Giving During Pandemic

Givelify has released a new report that explores how giving to churches has changed during the pandemic. Giving In Faith: How Coronavirus Widened the Digital Divide found that nearly 55% of faith-based organizations—particularly those that are digitally savvy—experienced consistent or increased giving levels during the pandemic. Throughout COVID-19, places of worship have played a critical … Continued

Does My Church Need 501(c)(3) Church Status?

Does My Church Need 501(c)(3) Church Status?

Should my church obtain a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status? What are the benefits of having 501(c)(3) status? Am I inviting other government intervention into our church? At StartCHURCH, we hear these questions about 501(c)(3) church status often. By reading this article, you will be able to make an informed decision about 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The problem is, so much information exists on […]

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