Category: Church

A church serves its community in many ways. Churches often act as a central point for congregants to gather. They may also put on frequent community events for anyone to take part in and allow outside organizations to use the church property and facilities to put on their own events. When a church puts on […]

There are many components to starting a nonprofit organization. Most of all, it requires an unending passion for the mission. Many people who want to start a nonprofit have a desire to give back. However, some legal guidance may be required to get a passion off the ground. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that […]

A formally organized church enjoys many great benefits, including greatly reduced tax liabilities. Formal organization requires more than simply picking a religious leader, choosing a religious location, and posting times of worship. A formally organized church needs a charter with bylaws that help to determine governance and general rules of operation. An experienced lawyer can […]

Every minister’s goal is to show people salvation. Seeing more people realize their faith and developing stronger relationships are signs they are succeeding in their ministry. That may also mean the church is growing. Like any business, a growing church presents challenges that the leader of the organization needs to tackle. There are many important […]

Churches are legally classified as nonprofit organizations, and they must follow specific business and accounting rules. While many churches may start small, it is not unusual for them to grow into larger organizations. Some even evolve into powerful mega-churches with one or more campuses. As a church grows, it becomes more and more crucial to […]

Religious institutions of all faiths are generally structured as nonprofit organizations. Many of these entities are registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as 501(c)(3) organizations. Due to this, they are subject to specific business and accounting standards and responsibilities. Even smaller churches that are not registered with the IRS are considered nonprofits by their […]

New funding from the Department of Homeland Security will allow houses of worship, nonprofits, and faith group to apply for grant money to bolster on-site security and planning. Through the Department’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, organizations can request up to $150,000 to hire more security personnel, install cameras around facilities, training, and safety planning. Local […]

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been updating and releasing COVID-19 restrictions in order to protect individuals and organizations against the virus. At the beginning of the global health crisis, many shutdowns and bans were implemented by states, as well as the government, to […]

In the United States, there are over 300,000 religious congregations that ascribe to Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhism, and other faiths, according to the Hartford Institute for Religion Research center. All of the 300,000 places of worship fall under the tax-exempt code for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), referred to as 501(c)(3). This code also applies […]

Religious institutions of all faiths are generally structured as nonprofit entities and are subject to specific business and accounting standards and responsibilities. Even smaller churches are considered nonprofits because they operate for religious purposes. Any type of religious organization can benefit from legal counsel. While it may seem odd for a church to be involved […]