Having problems starting your ministry? Begin here.
In hearing from many of our new ministers across the globe, the main question is “How do I share my faith”? Many of you chose to be ordained because you felt a call of God to help minister to the lost. But, once you get your credentials, you have a tough time getting started because […]
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How To Register Locally To Perform A Wedding
Someone has asked you to perform a wedding and you’ve got your ordination. But you still have questions like “How do I make sure that I am recognized locally”? All ministers must be sure that they are recognized in the city/county that they will be holding the wedding and wherever the happy couple is filing […]
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Becoming a Wedding Officiant – How Much Do I Charge?
Has a friend or family member asked you to serve as the minister for their wedding? If you aren’t shy around large groups, are organized and aren’t afraid to delve into a few state and local laws, becoming a wedding officiant might be your answer. All wedding officiants must be recognized in the city/state/county that you […]
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7 Ways to Recover As a Leader After You’ve Messed Up
Carey Nieuwhof We all make mistakes. Almost daily. Okay, daily. We’re human. Some mistakes go unnoticed. So you take notes and hope not to repeat. But what happens when you blow it and people do notice? Sometimes everyone knows you made a mistake but no one’s saying anything. Should you break the ice? And if so how? […]
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How to Reach People Who Don’t Think They Need God
Carey Nieuwhof So how do you reach a growing number of people who are learning to live comfortably without God? Here are a few ways that work! 1. Build relationships. Jesus was deeply relational, and it seems he liked relationships with people outside the ‘church’ more than he liked hanging around people inside the ‘church’. […]
Read MoreMicrosoft Resolves Office 365 Charity Licensing Issue for Churches
Nick B. Nicholaou Many Christian churches and ministries have been uncomfortable with the Microsoft charity program for Office 365 because it requires them to certify they don’t discriminate in their employment practices regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. On October 8, 2015, Microsoft addressed these concerns and posted changes to its policy on […]
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8 Steps to Start A Nonprofit Ministry
Starting a nonprofit ministry entails following established rules of incorporation for nonprofit entities. Nonprofit ministry organization includes filing for and obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and filing 501(c)(3), which exempts your ministry from income taxes, and in some cases, property tax. 501(c)(3) status allows your church to accept […]
Read MoreTAKING THE LEAP TO START A MINISTRY
One of the exciting moments in the church is when you see a member of the congregation move from spectator to participant. Where they once only attended on the weekend and occasional seasonal events, they now feel they have found their purpose: God has given them a vision to start a new ministry. With both […]
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24/7 Prayer Resource
Many ministries are maxed in their capacity to serve, yet still have calls for prayer long after the church closes. While it may be fiscally unfeasible to man an around the clock prayer line, crisis happens 24 hours a day and there are services that can help. Here are some great referral ministries that offer 24/7 live […]
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Are Ministers Exempt from Income Tax?
Although many have fallen into this mistaken assumption, in most cases Ministers are not exempt from paying federal income taxes. Since 1943 (Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105), the United States Supreme Court has ruled that the First Amendment guaranty of religious freedom is not violated by subjecting ministers to the federal income tax. And […]
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