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Video • 5/15/2025
¿Cómo puede proteger a su pastor y su iglesia?
Tal vez el seguro no sea el gasto más interesante del presupuesto de un ministerio, pero puede proteger a su iglesia de pérdidas financieras catastróficas y ayudar a mantener el bienestar a largo plazo de su ministerio. Los edificios de las iglesias pueden sufrir daños graves a causa de cambios climáticos y los empleados pueden recibir diagnósticos que alteren sus vidas. ¿Está preparado si esto le pasara a usted?
Video • 7/26/2024
What Does It Mean to be a Minister for Tax Purposes?
As a minister, you have a unique job and calling on your life. Your tax situation is also unique, and understanding how to navigate your tax status as a minister sets you on the right course to making informed financial decisions.
Video • 6/18/2024
How Does Being a “Minister for Tax Purposes” Impact the Way I Report and Pay Taxes?
Unlike most other professions, Ministers for Tax Purposes have a dual tax status. This means for income tax purposes, the IRS classifies most ministers working for a church as employees and they should receive a W-2 from their employer annually.
Video • 5/14/2024
What is Minister's Housing Allowance?
Minister’s housing allowance is arguably the most important tax benefit available to ministers, allowing them to exclude housing expenses from their ministerial income, before and after retirement.
Video • 4/23/2024
What is the difference between the lump sum “package” approach and a salary-and- benefits approach?
A church that takes the time to properly structure a minister’s compensation and benefits is practicing good stewardship which can make a huge difference in the current financial life — and financial future — of a pastor.
Impact Investing
As Christians, we are called by Christ to be the salt and light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). As Christian investors, we see Kingdom impact investing as an opportunity to be salt and light. Learn more about our impact investing strategies in this short video.
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For Investment professional and Institutional Investor use only.
Video • 3/27/2024
Opting Out of Social Security
Social Security is the bedrock and foundation of a solid financial plan for your retirement. Without this extremely important benefit, you will need to contribute more to your retirement plan and purchase adequate levels of disability and life insurance to provide for benefits you and your family will forfeit.
Video • 2/6/2024
How Do I Steward a Reasonable, Yet Market-based Pastor Salary?
When pastors answer the call to ministry, it’s usually not with the expectation of major financial gain. But that doesn’t mean they should be expected to live on a wage that doesn’t meet their needs. Unfortunately, pastor pay has remained almost completely flat in recent years, while at the same time, inflation has continued to climb.
Video • 1/16/2024
Using Insurance Coverage to Protect Your Pastor and Church
Insurance may not be the most exciting line item on a ministry budget, but it can protect your church from catastrophic financial losses and help sustain the long-term well-being of your ministry. Church buildings can experience severe weather damage, and employees may receive life-altering diagnoses. Are you prepared if it happens to you?
