Tax Information Manual
Just in time for tax season, the Tax Information Manual will help guide you through the maze of filing taxes for the minister. Straightforward, with plenty of real questions and answers from people just like you for people just like you! Just click on the manual at left to download.
Church Budgeting Manual
The Church Budgeting Manual seeks to break down the church budgeting process into steps that can be followed by any congregation, regardless of size. No secret recipe will be provided that makes the process easy. However, simplistic steps will be discussed so that the decision makers in the local congregation can assemble a budget or annual spending plan that meets the needs of that church. Just click on the manual at left to download.
Church Construction & Financing Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide general guidance to churches and local congregations as they seek financing to look beyond the surface issues to consider, and hopefully address, underlying issues as well as addresses the construction of new facilities and the potential problems involving expansion projects. Just click on the manual at left to download.
Church Treasurer's Manual
The Treasurer tracks the income and disbursements, monitors the financial health of the church, balances the checkbook, and ultimately writes the checks. This instructional guide is aid to Pastors and Treasurers in understanding their vital role in the local body. Basic guidance is given so that the treasurer can fulfill his or her responsibilities and comply with the directives provided in the Church of God Minutes. Just click on the manual at left to download.
Minister's Compensation Manual
This simple to read guide provides step-by-step directions to the church and the pastor on setting up a compensation package that meets the requirements of the General Assembly Minutes and the Internal Revenue Code. Just click on the manual at left to download.
Minister's
Retirement Plan
Plan Summary
The same Plan Summary with a new, updated look will provide an easy to read explanation of all the benefits of participating in the Ministers’ Retirement Plan. Information concerning contributions, withdrawals, disability, death of participants, as well as a variety of other issues, are addressed in the summary. Click on the manual at left to download.
Housing Allowance Background
You may recall a series of articles written by Art Rhodes regarding Ministerial Housing Allowance coming under fire for being unconstitutional. That case was dismissed, but if you would like to read the series of articles click above.