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Time to Order 2018 Year-End Forms

This financials news is brought to you by the Alfred Johnson blog. This year you have multiple options from within Financials to file the necessary year-end tax forms. Financials now supports the following methods to review and submit year-end tax forms from Accounts Payable and Payroll. Edit List – a quick view to verify your […]

SMART GLASSES: A REVOLUTIONARY CHURCH EXPERIENCE FOR THE DEAF?

London’s National theatre has been around since 1963 but that doesn’t mean it’s not using cutting edge technology. Here’s the latest, smart glasses that help the hearing impaired better enjoy live performances. Could this new technology be used by churches? The Epson smart glasses display subtitles in the user’s field of vision. The glasses are […]

GROWING CHURCH MEMBERSHIP: FOUR VITAL STEPS

Growing church membership is a top priority for many faith communities. However, faith community leaders know all too well that becoming a member doesn’t always mean long-term commitment—or even active involvement in the faith community. Perhaps the answer to cultivating a more engaged congregation lies in focusing on more than just member counts. Rushing visitors […]

Shelby Systems Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

We would like to remind you that all Shelby Systems Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 as we take some time to give thanks for our many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving! We look forward to serving you again beginning Monday, November 26, 2018. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with […]

Court Rules: Gifts to Pastors are Taxable Income

This financial news comes from the Alfred Johnson blog. I suspect that most readers of this blog already know that tax-free income is rare. And, a tax court in Minnesota has ruled that love offerings to pastors must be treated as taxable income. Here is the story from ECFA: A tax court in Minnesota has […]

What is Thanksgiving?

This week many Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving. Sadly we are losing our focus on the original reason for Thanksgiving as the spiritual state of America continues to decline. Many people in America, or even across the world, may ask, “What is Thanksgiving?” This is an important question and it is even more important to acquire […]

Church Growth: Do’s and Don’ts

Here is a short list of some time-tested best practices (and actions to avoid) to help reach out to your community and achieve maximum growth for your ministry. DO’S: DO have clear, prominent, welcoming signage. DO strategically place greeters throughout your building, parking area and walkways. DO personally greet every visitor. DO make sure greeters […]

Free Webinar by ECFA

This financials news is brought to you by the Alfred Johnson blog. The year-end giving season is fast approaching and this might be a good time to review your practices of gift acknowledgment and reporting. Just click the link below for more information. Webinar Details Source: alfredjohnson.net […]

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