The Kingdom of God is not only spiritual -- it is intensely practical. The church today must move beyond its traditional role if it is to truly fulfill its mission. It can no longer respond only to spiritual needs and speak only to people's hearts. The church is called to be a force for change in the world, especially where the needs are greatest: the inner-city neighborhoods where crime, violence, and unemployment are the order of the day. Economic Empowerment Through the Church is a practical book that shows churches how to become a force for revitalization in their community by means of 'economic empowerment'-- by becoming involved in the everyday, economic life of their communities. It shows churches how to structure themselves, how to avoid tax problems, what businesses they can operate without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, and step-by-step guidelines for implementing ancillary operations such as real estate, day care centers, drug abuse rehabilitation centers, housing projects, and others. The book includes checklists that help churches avoid missing crucial steps, as well as sample documents and forms.
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''Economic Empowerment Through the Church' has my endorsement and highest recommendation as a forward-thinking treatise as well as a road map on how to implement various programs to address the many needs of the community through the church.' -- Bishop P. A. Brooks, National General Board, Church of God in Christ
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The Kingdom of God is not only spiritual -- it is intensely practical. The church today must move beyond its traditional role if it is to truly fulfill its mission. It can no longer respond only to spiritual needs and speak only to people's hearts. The church is called to be a force for change in the world, especially where the needs are greatest: the inner-city neighborhoods where crime, violence, and unemployment are the order of the day. Economic Empowerment Through the Church is a practical book that shows churches how to become a force for revitalization in their community by means of "economic empowerment"-- by becoming involved in the everyday, economic life of their communities. It shows churches how to structure themselves, how to avoid tax problems, what businesses they can operate without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, and step-by-step guidelines for implementing ancillary operations such as real estate, day care centers, drug abuse rehabilitation centers, housing projects, and others. The book includes checklists that help churches avoid missing crucial steps, as well as sample documents and forms.
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Economic Empowerment through the Church is a powerful book that can help any church impact the area it resides and be a positive influence to that community no matter the denomination. If you really want to expand your church's area of ministry beyond the walls-this is a must read.
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The book is a good review and checklist for items that churches can consider in evaluating their economic potential. Readers will also recieve information that will assit the churches in developing healthy organizations.
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Excellent information although a bit dated, but I knew the book was over 5 years old. Overall very good information for those who want to incorporate economic empowerment and religion.
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What follows is a list of the most commonly asked questions by those involved in the church relating to clergy and tax issues. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
church employee income, sustaining time, exempt function, rental allowance, attach schedule, exempt purpose, unrelated business income, senior citizen housing, licensed minister, ministerial services, economic empowerment, memorial gifts, unincorporated association Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Internal Revenue Service, Choir Director, Christian Science, Lord's Supper, Good Shepherd, Internal Revenue Code, Deferred Compensation Amount, Community Development Corporation, Contract Year, Executive Director, Recording Costs, Insurance Company, State of Michigan, Artist's Identification, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Mutual Note, Social Security Act, The Notice of Examination New!
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What follows is a list of the most commonly asked questions by those involved in the church relating to clergy and tax issues. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
church employee income, sustaining time, exempt function, rental allowance, attach schedule, exempt purpose, unrelated business income, senior citizen housing, licensed minister, ministerial services, economic empowerment, memorial gifts, unincorporated association Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Internal Revenue Service, Choir Director, Christian Science, Lord's Supper, Good Shepherd, Internal Revenue Code, Deferred Compensation Amount, Community Development Corporation, Contract Year, Executive Director, Recording Costs, Insurance Company, State of Michigan, Artist's Identification, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Mutual Note, Social Security Act, The Notice of Examination New!
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