The IRS form 1023 is what we use to file for a church or nonprofit’s 501c3 exemption. As of January 4, 2010, there are two big changes:
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What is Project Management for Church Planting pt. 1
January 27th, 2010 No Comments
When New Life Christian Church started their first multi-site campus, Lead Pastor Brett Andrews sat down to formulate the plan. He had a compelling vision for what the new campus would look like and how they would effectively reach pre-Christians. But then came the details. Brett and his team quickly learned that there were all [...]
Tags: church planting · new churches · passion 4 planting · Project Management
Record Keeping Made Easy
January 7th, 2010 2 Comments
One challenge for mobile churches is where to store important documents and files. Space is a premium for a mobile church and keeping all the receipts and reimbursement records can be a pain. There is an easier way using hardware you probably already have and a free program called Evernote. I’m a mac guy so [...]
Tags: church planting · Evernote · new churches · record keeping
Applying for 501c3 Tax Exemption
June 26th, 2009 1 Comment
There is some confusion about whether or not churches need to apply for 501c3 exemption with the IRS. The answer is yes and no.
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Change of Address
February 26th, 2009 No Comments
Here’s another exciting (note sarcasm) but suprisingly relevant post. I’ve recently had several planters who have moved since incorporating the new church. If you change your address there are a few things you legally need to update. 1. Federal Employer Identification Number. Big surprise, the IRS wants to know where you are. They have made [...]
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Obeying Copyright Laws: part 4
January 23rd, 2009 No Comments
Copyright Law…Answers from an expert was posted on the Northpoint Music blog. There is a recording of a Q&A time with Brian Flagler, founder of Flagler Law Group. Good stuff! featured on newchurches.com
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Sexual Misconduct Policy
January 15th, 2009 No Comments
Protect your ministry from sexual misconduct by implementing a solid policy protecting both the children who attend your church as well as the staff. While some may consider a formal policy overkill or puritanical, we know that even the hint or accusation of sexual misconduct can ruin a church’s reputation and ability to minister in [...]
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Obeying Copyright Law: part 3
January 9th, 2009 1 Comment
As Christians, it is imperative that we and the Church respect copyright laws. This is one of those areas that falls under Romans 13, not Acts 4. Dodging copyright law is the same as stealing from the artists that worked so hard to create the art, many of them our brothers and sisters in Christ. [...]
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Obeying Copyright Law: part 2
December 25th, 2008 No Comments
As Christians, it is imperative that we and the Church respect copyright laws. This is one of those areas that falls under Romans 13, not Acts 4. Dodging copyright law is the same as stealing from the artists that worked so hard to create the art, many of them our brothers and sisters in Christ. [...]
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Obeying Copyright Law: part 1
December 24th, 2008 2 Comments
As Christians, it is imperative that we and the Church respect copyright laws. This is one of those areas that falls under Romans 13, not Acts 4. Dodging copyright law is the same as stealing from the artists that worked so hard to create the art, many of them our brothers and sisters in Christ. [...]
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