Realization of the child sexual abuse epidemic needs to change how churches care for children. Church Ministry Leaders need to recognize their responsibility to be vigilant in taking every safety precaution to protect children in their care. A failure to do so is negligent and destroys lives and churches. Making sure our churches are safe is not something we should be talking about, it is something that…
Presented by CBFNC Legal Resources Partner Jason Cogdill, this presentation will provide updates on ACA, taxation laws and the options churches have in providing benefits for employees. Click HERE to access the PowerPoint presentation.
The most recent COVID-19 relief bill includes a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) funds for small business, including churches and other nonprofits. Qualifying organizations may participate in this round regardless of whether the entity received assistance during 2020. Funding is now in place through the Small Business Administration, and participating banks are starting…
Did your church or ministry receive a PPP loan from a local bank backed by the Small Business Administration? If so, learn about the latest guidelines provided by the SBA and the US Treasury Department on the loan forgiveness program. Jason Cogdill, member of our Coordinating Council and general counsel/benefits attorney for ProBenefits in Winston-Salem,…
Presenter: Larry Glover-Wetherington 2016 Gathering March 18, 2016 Hayes Barton, Raleigh This PowerPoint prepared by Larry Glover-Wetherington with Transform Your Ministry supplies churches with a new way of thinking about ministerial job reviews. It also provides practical steps for how a performance analysis approach to ministerial job reviews can be effective in assessing the ministers…
A guide, prepared by Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh and given to congregants, is an example of how churches can minister to their members in the later stages of life. This guide helps congregants think through the elements they’d like in their funeral as well as gives practical information like how the church handles…
An example of a pastoral sabbatical leave policy from Oakmont Baptist Church in Greenville, NC. Document: Sabbatical Leave Policy
This two-part presentation by Lake Institute on Faith & Giving will help your congregation cultivate a generous attitude toward stewardship. PDF of accompanying PowerPoint presentation (parts 1 & 2 combined): HERE Webinar Video Part 1 Webinar Video Part 2
New overtime pay rules, effective January 2020, mean changes for your church payroll. These FAQs will provide you answers for what those changes look like. The entire document is available below: FAQ’s for Overtime-Rule-Changes-for-Employees-of-Churches 2019 Overtime Rules (1603795x7ACE3)
In this article from The Gathering magazine, Larry Hovis reflects on the meaning and importance of ordination in the Baptist tradition. Document: To the Work of the Gospel Ministry