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| Financial integrity in the ministry |
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| One of the easiest, most hurtful, and professionally devastating traps for pastors to fall into is that of financial indiscretion. |
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| Opting out of Social Security |
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| The decision for clergy to opt out of Social Security must be a conscientious objection to government welfare based on religious beliefs. |
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| Personal goals and plans |
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| Although Jesus warned us not to worry about the future, He supported planning for the future. |
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| The pastor's salary |
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| Pastors who are concerned about providing basic needs for their families may not have the energy to concentrate on the needs of their churches. |
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| Making home loans to pastors |
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| If the church does not provide a parsonage for its pastor, one of the most common obstacles to hiring a new pastor is the issue of housing. |
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| Causes of ministers’ financial problems |
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| In order for ministers to teach sound financial management, they must be able to manage their own financial affairs in a manner pleasing to God. |
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| Our perfect example |
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| Ministers of Christ must never become complacent with the quality of every aspect of the ministry. |
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| Managing God’s business |
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| For pastors to be successful and have a growing church, they need to set up their church offices in a businesslike manner. |
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| Travel expenses |
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| A minister’s travel expenses can be deductible for income tax purposes. However, the deductions are treated differently, depending on their employment |
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| Ideas for Generosity |
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| Pastors have an opportunity to teach generosity in theirs churches, to bless those in need, and to show the love of Christ. |
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