Navigating Church Finances: Keeping it Simple & IRS Compliant l Church Bookkeeping, Church Payroll, Minister Taxes
Michelle R Brown, EA, Christian Business Mentor, Enrolled Agent
98 episodes
8 months ago
Are you tired of searching the endless pages of Google for 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 and your business while serving Him with excellence - then you are definitely in the right place!
Hey there, I’m Michelle and I love all things Jesus, business and church finances! I am an entrepreneur, Enrolled Agent (which means I help people with tax problems), wife, mother and grateful believer in Jesus Christ. 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 girl, 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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Are you tired of searching the endless pages of Google for 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 and your business while serving Him with excellence - then you are definitely in the right place!
Hey there, I’m Michelle and I love all things Jesus, business and church finances! I am an entrepreneur, Enrolled Agent (which means I help people with tax problems), wife, mother and grateful believer in Jesus Christ. 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 girl, because we’re doing this. It’s time to serve Him with Excellence!
Learn: www.churchfinances.org
Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchbookkeepingandclergytax
Ep 94 ~ Beyond Savings: The True Value of Church Communities Supporting Local
Navigating Church Finances: Keeping it Simple & IRS Compliant l Church Bookkeeping, Church Payroll, Minister Taxes
12 minutes 15 seconds
8 months ago
Ep 94 ~ Beyond Savings: The True Value of Church Communities Supporting Local
In this episode of Navigating Church Finances Podcast, host Michelle Brown explores the value of supporting locally owned Christian businesses for churches. She unpacks why choosing to shop local can align more closely with biblical stewardship and ministry values. Michelle challenges listeners to consider the greater impact of their spending choices beyond just finding the best price online or at national chains.
Show Notes:
Introduction to the Topic (00:00:00):Michelle begins the episode by posing thought-provoking questions about the benefits of shopping locally for churches and their communities. She sets the stage for the discussion on the importance of supporting locally owned businesses over online retailers or national chains.
Biblical Stewardship Defined (00:01:30):Michelle explains the concept of biblical stewardship, highlighting how it involves responsibly managing God's resources to achieve His goals for the church. She stresses that the hunt for the cheapest option isn't always the wisest decision.
Key Benefits of Shopping Local (00:03:32):
Kingdom-Minded Stewardship: Supporting local Christian businesses helps ensure the church's financial resources support entrepreneurs who share biblical values, operate with integrity, and engage in ethical business practices. It fosters a cycle of financial responsibility through tithes.
Strengthening the Local Christian Community (00:04:48): Local investments foster economic growth within the faith community and create positive, God-centered work environments. Michelle shares her personal experiences to illustrate the difference in work atmospheres.
Aligning with Ministry Values (00:08:40): Many Christian-owned businesses offer products, services, and partnerships that align with church missions. Michelle shares excitement about partnering with local businesses that incorporate faith into their environment and operations.
Considerations for Churches (00:10:01):Michelle advises churches to weigh their purchasing decisions with community support in mind and to understand the challenges small business owners face, such as overhead and expenses, when asking for discounts.
Quote to Remember:"Supporting local businesses, especially locally Christian-owned businesses, may be the wiser decision."
Call to Action:Consider where your church spends its money and the broader impact those spending choices have within your community.
Contact Information:For more insights and conversation on navigating church finances, subscribe to the podcast and connect with Michelle Brown. Your financial stewardship can make a difference in your church and community.
Contact:
michelle@churchfinance.org
https://churchfinances.org
Navigating Church Finances: Keeping it Simple & IRS Compliant l Church Bookkeeping, Church Payroll, Minister Taxes
Are you tired of searching the endless pages of Google for 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 and your business while serving Him with excellence - then you are definitely in the right place!
Hey there, I’m Michelle and I love all things Jesus, business and church finances! I am an entrepreneur, Enrolled Agent (which means I help people with tax problems), wife, mother and grateful believer in Jesus Christ. 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 girl, because we’re doing this. It’s time to serve Him with Excellence!
Learn: www.churchfinances.org
Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchbookkeepingandclergytax
