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Bruce Nuffer

  • Kingdom Experiment Youth Edition

    $8.99

    The people are starting to catch on. There s this guy who has spent his life working in his dad s wood shop, making beds, stools, and some real nice end tables. But, around the age of thirty he gets to thinking a career change is necessary. Only problem is he wants a position that is seemingly already filled, the job of priest. Doesn t stop him. Call him an entrepreneur of sorts, cause he begins preaching and healing in ways no one has ever seen without the employment of the temple. And to top it all off, he starts collecting a good fan base lots of people begin showing up to all his public appearances.

    One day, he climbs up on a mountain and says there is a new kingdom at hand, and that this kingdom will be contradictory to everything they have known before.

    And the people get the feeling this is only the beginning. You see, they were expecting a king arriving in grand fashion, but instead they got a carpenter, turned speaker and healer, who was about to shake things up a bit.

    The Kingdom Experiment is a challenge to live this kingdom intentionally. It won t be easy. And it may get uncomfortable. But if you commit to live what a carpenter started 2000 years ago, you too will experience the kingdom He spoke of.

    How it works:

    1. Read and discuss each chapter with your group
    2. Pick one of eight experiments (challenges to live intentionally) to do throughout the week.
    3. Journal your thoughts and experiences
    4. Share your experiences as a group the following week

    The point of The Kingdom Experiment is community. And to share stories while we re at it. To grapple with what good news means in the context of this specific time and place. The Kingdom Experiment is an 8-week challenge, but who says it has to end there. Journey with your students through 8 weeks of the beatitudes. With both community and individual challenges each week, this study helps students engage the kingdom in every aspect of their lives.

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  • Church Treasurers Manual

    $49.99

    CONTENTS
    Introduction
    1 Responsibilities Of The Church Treasurer
    Separation Of Financial Responsibilities
    Guidelines For Handling Church Offerings
    Acknowledging And Reporting Charitable Gifts
    Quid Pro Quo Disclosure Requirements
    Suggested Steps In Handling Expenditures
    Should You Computerize Your Church’s
    Financial Records?
    2 Payroll, Employees, And Ministerial Compensation
    Who Is An Employee, And Who Is A Contractor?
    Employees
    Contractors, Employees, And Ministers
    Employees (Other Than Clergy)
    Clergy
    What If We Do Not Withhold And Report?
    What If We Are Not Sure Which Employment Relationship
    Exists?
    10 Steps To Preparing For Payroll Tax Obligations
    Ministerial Compensation
    IRS Regulations For Business Expense Reimbursements
    The Cost Of A Minister Vs. The Cost Of A Ministry
    Parsonage Or Housing Allowance?
    Pro Parsonage And Con Housing Allowance
    Pro Housing Allowance And Con Parsonage
    Tax Implications
    Another Alternative
    OK. We’ve Decided On The Housing Allowance
    Conflict Over Compensation Issues
    3 Taxes
    Tax And Reporting Procedures For Congregations
    Classification Of Employees
    How The Courts Have Ruled
    The Ministerial Employee
    The Lay Employee
    The Employer Identification Number
    What Is Taxable For Federal Income Tax Purposes?
    Income Tax Withholding
    Social Security/Medicare Tax Witholding
    Form W-4
    Deposit Of Withheld Amounts
    Form 941
    Form W-2
    Form W-3
    Form W-5
    Form 1099-MISC
    Records
    Short Checklist For Tax Procedures
    Checklist For Filling Out Box 1 Of Form W-2
    Minimizing Income Taxes For Church Employees
    Tax-Free Employee Benefits
    Business Transportation, Travel, And Related Expenses
    The Accountable Reimbursement Plan
    What The Church Could Do
    The Church-Owned Automobile
    Summary
    4 Budgeting, Reporting, And Financial Audits
    How Do You Determine The Annual Budget?
    The Chart Of Annual Accounts
    Financial Reports To The Congregation
    Balance Sheet
    Statement Of Revenue And Expense
    Statement Of Cash Flows
    Other Financial Reports
    Audits
    Why Have An Audit?
    External Audits
    Internal Audits
    Audit Procedures
    Works Cited
    Appendix 1 Where To Go For More Information
    Appendix 2 Financial Forms

    Additional Info
    Most of the time, members who accept the position of church treasurer have little or no background in accounting, especially in smaller churches; and even those with accounting experience may have trouble knowing what’s expected of them when they begin their duties.

    The Church Treasurer’s Manual is a practical tool that provides treasurers everything they need to know about handling church finances. From an overview of duties to helpful guidelines for completing tasks, new and veteran treasurers alike will learn practical tips and time-saving suggestions that will help them carry out their responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.

    Resources include:
    an easy-to-understand overview of basic accounting principles
    an extensive explanation of tax regulations
    options for monthly and annual financial reporting
    a general job description for the church treasurer
    record keeping form for taxes, accounting ledgers, individual contribution records, budget worksheets, the offering, and more
    advice for handling payroll, housing allowances, and other compensations for the pastor and staff
    tips on communicating with the church board, the pastor, and the financial committee
    ethical guidelines for handling money

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