Local Church Ministry

Tax reform law that went into effect in 2018 includes a requirement for churches and nonprofits to pay tax on the cost of parking space used primarily by employees. Churches…

A recent court decision declaring the Minister's Housing Allowance unconstitutional is being appealed. However, your church and your pastor as an individual should consider what to do if he loses…

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled, “How Churches Are Rethinking Sunday School.” The author, Melanie Grayce West, documents how several New York City churches are rethinking and redesigning the traditional approach to…

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. I have received multiple calls asking about the tax treatment of pastor appreciation gifts. I attempt to simplify things as much as possible, even when…

Every pastor has church growth--both spiritual and numerical--on his mind. Pastor Jeriah Shank examines four common elements of churches that experience healthy growth.

Is Sunday School still relevant in churches today?

Three reasons why fellowshipping with a church association is beneficial.