Handling terminations is often the most difficult part of serving in ministry. While we all hope to avoid this responsibility, situations such as performance issues, moral failure, budget constraints, or shifts in ministry direction inevitably bring every leader to...
Clergy
Can self-employed ministers deduct commute mileage?
Travel can be one of the most problematic areas for many of your self-employed ministers. The crux of the matter is defining when a drive is a commute and when it’s a deductible travel expense. This definition depends crucially on the minister’s principal place of...
Can we require all employees to attend events outside of working hours?
Q. "Can we require all employees to attend events outside of working hours?" Answer: No, neither your Staff Lifestyle Agreement nor other organizational documents should "require" specific participation. Many leaders assume that because an employee loves the mission,...


