The Church Finance & Minister Tax Podcast- Church finances, Minister Taxes, Minister payroll, IRS Compliance
Hey there, I’m Michelle and I love all things Jesus, business and church finances! I help church finance individuals just like you go from feeling confused and frustrated with what you don’t know about church finances, to being more confident in your role while increasing your proficiency and expertise in the church finance realm. Are you tired of Google searches that result in endless pages of answers to your questions about church finances, housing allowances and clergy taxes? Do you need help with getting the right processes and procedures in place for your church office or business? Are you looking for a group of like-minded believers who understand your desire to do business and serve the local church God’s way? In this podcast, you will find practical AND biblically based business solutions for your church office or bookkeeping business that serves churches . We will give you tried and true bookkeeping tips and lessons that are specific to the church ministry and other foundational practices that you need in place to make sure that the church(es) that you serve are in compliance with current industry standards and IRS tax code. We will also lean into mindset training to help you think like the business professional God created you to be and renewing your mind through the application of truths from the Word of God that will encourage and free you to do business God’s way while learning what you didn’t even know you needed to know! My mission is twofold: #1 to help church bookkeepers/treasurers/finance individuals become more confident in their role and increase their expertise in church finances. #2 to help business owners unapologetically do business God’s way and grow a successful bookkeeping business they feel good about and that helps make the world a better place. If you are ready to walk out the calling the Lord has on your life while serving Him with excellence - then you are definitely in the right place! I tried to achieve success in the secular world but felt unfulfilled and like an outsider because of my beliefs. I finally realized that taking the risk to create a business (or businesses in my case), where I could openly express my faith and beliefs and to put God at the center of everything I did, was more exciting to me than the fear of the ”what if’s”. So, I did it! Not once, but twice! I want to share with you what I’ve learned through my 20 years of business experience in both Christian retail and my bookkeeping business to help you take that step of faith and walk in courageous obedience to God. If you are ready to serve your church with confidence and/or create a business that keeps God at the center of everything you do WHILE helping to make the world a better place all at the same time - this podcast is for you! So grab your Bible, a notebook or laptop, and the dream God gave you, because we’re doing this. It’s time to serve Him with Excellence! Learn: www.churchfinances.org Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchbookkeepingandclergytax
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Knowing who qualifies for salary and who doesn't is an important process you need to know for your church. Listen to todays episode to find out who can be on salary and who can't.
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
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https://churchfinances.ck.page/6steps biz owners
https://churchfinances.ck.page/guide everybody
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Understanding the Ministerial Exception can help clarify how to properly pay your church employees. Take a listen!
xo,
Michelle
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Today we touch on Housing Allowance, Reasonable Compensation and Benefits.
xo,
Michelle
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
I am SO excited to be back teaching church finances this week! In addition to discussing the foundation of church finances and managing contributions and donations, we will also hear about a recent Supreme Court case that is relevant in the church world and to Christians in general.
Grab your notebook and pen and let's get ready to learn!
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Thank you for joining me as I interviewed my podcast coach!
In this episode Ms. Stefanie Gass shares her 7 step Spiritual Battle plan with us and even provides a workbook to help you! Check out the link below.
7-STEP SPIRITUAL BATTLE PLAN
www.stefaniegass.com/battleplan
To join my Private coaching Community The Bookkeepers Inner Circle visit www.bookkeepersinnercircle.com
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
Grab Your Freebies:
https://churchfinances.ck.page/6steps biz owners
https://churchfinances.ck.page/guide everybody
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https://churchfinances.org/bizconsult biz owners
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Thank you for listening to today's episode! I LOVE books and the Lord has used them mightily in my life to take me from a very lonely and insecure girl, to the strong and mostly confident woman and entrepreneur that I am now.
Today I discuss the Top 5 books that have helped me on my journey and I hope they will be helpful to you as well.
Also.....
I announce my NEW private coaching community called The Bookkeeper Inner Circle! I am SOOOOO excited about this! I seriously wish there was something like this available when I started in church finances.
To find out how you can go from confused and frustrated with church finances, to becoming the confident and capable finance expert you were meant to be, check out the group at www.bookkeepersinnercircle.com and join today! You only have 7 days to join as I will close the doors on August 1st so I can give my full attention to the hungry learners who sign up this week.
Again, go to www.bookkeeperinnercircle.com to get more information and to sign up!
I hope to see you in the Bookkeepers Inner Circle soon!
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
Grab Your Freebies:
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
In order to understand the Word of God, sometimes a little extra help is needed.
Bible reference books are an invaluable help in accomplishing this.
In today's episode, I give you a brief summary of the different kinds of resources available to help you choose which one is the right fit for you.
I hope this blesses you!
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Which Bible is the right one for you?
The one that you will actually read and can understand. It does you no good to have a collection of Bibles that simply collect dust.
Furthermore, NO ONE can tell you which translation is the best because no one else has your brain, your attention span, your comprehension.
The point is to pick one. Read it. Meditate on it. Apply the truths to your life and allow Holy Spirit to transform your mind and your life through the power of the written Word.
Take a listen and also learn about the newest specialty Bible, the Filament Bible.
If you missed last weeks download on Bible Translations, you can get it here at www.churchfinances.org/translations
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Today is the 1st episode in my Summer Series titled "Bible Basics for Everyone" and today’s topic is Bible Translations. As you may know, in addition to teaching church finances, I also own a Christian bookstore and we have people come in almost on a daily basis that are looking for their first Bible and when we ask what translation they are looking for… they say “English”. So, I know that this is a topic that can be helpful to many. Even if you’re a Bible aficionado, you may hear something today that you can share with others. I’ll provide you a link later on in the episode to get a copy of the information shared because there is just TOO much good info to try and take notes today.
As promised, here are the links from today's episode:
https://www.gotquestions.org/Passion-Translation.html
Mike Winger Series on the TPT
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHvXha4rjCj1Po0WLQc_jGGW
FREEBIE
FREE Bible Translations pdf
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
Grab Your Freebies:
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https://churchfinances.ck.page/guide everybody
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Today we are talking with Pastor Chris about his recent graduation from Southern Seminary and how they prepared him for the new tax status he gained when becoming a pastor. You may find this interesting.
xo,
Michelle
Next Steps:
Grab Your Freebies:
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https://churchfinances.ck.page/guide everybody
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