4th Quarter Church Admin Updates
This is a summary update provided by CBFNC Legal Resources Partner Jason Cogdill on two important administrative issues that may be applicable to some churches. Download the resource here.
Social Media Practices and Tips for Ministry
The Social Media Practices and Tips for Ministry is a resource created by the CBF College & Young Adult Ministry network. It is written for connecting with college students and young adults through social media but may also be used for age-related ministries and church-wide social media strategies as well. Download resource here.
Health Insurance Options for Ministers & Churches
A continuing reality facing many churches and pastors is the need for reliable and affordable health coverage. CBFNC’s Legal Resource Partner, Jason Cogdill, has provided two new resources to help churches and ministers in this area: Health Benefit Options for Ministers & Families Update on Small Group Health Coverage Options If you are a CBFNC…
Sabbatical Leave Policy
Are you developing a sabbatical leave policy for your staff or wanting to update your current policy? These documents will provide you with important points to consider as well as a number of policies used in CBFNC partner congregations and organizations. Access the resource here.
SBC Congregational Discernment Guide
As part of church preparation for addressing the recent actions by the Southern Baptist Convention, we offer this template/outline for congregations provided by CBFNC’s ministry partner, Center for Healthy Churches. Download the resource here.
Church Tax-Exempt Status & Incorporation
As part of our mission to equip and assist churches, we track issues common to congregations around the state. The most significant current legal topic relates to tax-exempt status. Specifically, churches seeking to confirm their tax exempt status or any legal steps that may be required. This issue is most often raised by churches who…
3 Church Financial Tips for the New Year
In this webinar, CBFNC and CBF Foundation leaders discuss three items that may benefit your church’s financial health in 2023. You will hear practical details about the Employee Retention Tax Credit and its possible value for churches, a money market account offered through the CBF Foundation that is perfect for congregations, and a new resource…
Growing Generous Followers
Stewardship is a spiritual discipline. Just as we grow believers who read Scripture, pray, worship and serve, we are called to develop Christ followers who view generosity as a key element of the life of faith. To this end, these lessons for adults, youth and children, created by CBF Global and Smyth & Helwys, have…
Sacred Spaces, Innovative Places
This resource, created by CBF Global, tells the story of seven CBF partner churches and the creative ways they are using their facilities and property. Their stories are varied and unique. Some of the congregations featured have literally found a new lease on their congregational future through the imaginative and courageous steps they have taken.…