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  May 2, 2021

  How do you lovingly terminate staff?

  Terminations should fall into two categories: immediate termination for a gross action or termination for not meeting the expectations in their job description. In either case, the termination should never come as a surprise.

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  Jan 1, 2021

  12 things to know about the new Paycheck Protection Program

  Now we’re ready to reboot the process and help more organizations through the second PPP.  Here are some of the things you need to know today.   

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  Dec 19, 2020

  Why a diverse church starts with a diverse staff

  Your congregation will reflect your staff. If your leadership team is not diverse, your church will not be.

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  Nov 8, 2020

  What factors should drive your compensation strategy?

  Especially in the months following COVID-19, when income has been unpredictable and the move to online service has changed the landscape of giving and attendance, it can be hard to know what guidelines are helpful in determining appropriate salaries for your staff this year.

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  Oct 10, 2020

  How church employee benefits drive engagement more than base pay

  Benefits range from less generous of less than 25% of total compensation to very generous benefits of above 35% of total compensation.

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  Oct 1, 2020

  The best way to compensate your hard-working pastor in 2020

  The stability in giving has created room in many church budgets to reward their overworked pastors, but deciding how to reward your pastor can be difficult.

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  Sep 21, 2020

  Why sabbaticals are critical to avoiding burnout

  It’s helpful to remember that a sabbatical is not a vacation. It is an opportunity for pastors to go deeper into personal and spiritual development.

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  Jul 10, 2020

  We reopened our church and here’s what we learned

  For churches who have not reopened yet, here’s what you should know when you decide to take that step.

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  Jun 23, 2020

  Christian organizations use EZ Form for 100% forgiveness of PPP Loans

  Within this form, we clearly see an opportunity for Churches and Christian Schools who had to layoff staff or had a decrease in Full-Time Employee Equivalents (FTEs) will be eligible for full forgiveness of their PPP loan.

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  Jun 15, 2020

  PPP funds still available for Christian organizations if they apply before June 30th

  I want to make sure you realize that $120B is available through June 30, 2020.