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Is the digital or internet church really the church?

Some call it the digital church. Others call it the Internet church. In either case, it refers to people joining worship services, and even groups, virtually or digitally. They are not physically present. These some of the major shifts taking place. Any church can have digital worship services with technology today. There are many options […]

Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRA)

This financial news is brought to you via the Alfred Johnson blog. We hope you find it useful. Starting January 1, 2017 employers with less than 50 employees can offer employees a reimbursement for medical insurance that provides minimum essential coverage (MEC). There are a number of requirements and regulations that should be considered […]

Three Ways To Win The Church Announcement Struggle

The announcement struggle is real. Here are three places you can start to feel the win. Try different channels. Video isn’t the only tool in the toolbox. It can be great, but can get as predictable as anything else. Have fun with it, but don’t feel the pressure to over produce or make your announcements […]

Here’s Why Your Church Should Be Using More Video

For the past few years, podcasts have been the hot new medium on the Internet. And while they are still growing in number and in popularity, a relatively more traditional medium has recently experienced a comeback of sorts on the Internet. That medium is video. Video can increase the exposure of your church’s ministry now […]

IRS Extending Due Date for Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to March 2, 2018

This end of the year news comes to us via Alfred Johnson’s blog. We hope you find it useful. The IRS has granted an automatic 30-day extension for both 1095-B and 1095-C forms, therefore there is no need for filers to request the extension. The due dates to file ACA forms to the IRS […]

How Millennials Increase Your Church’s Giving

Some church leaders believe that young people don’t give. Is this true? Do millennials not give? Are millennials selfish individuals who don’t care about anything else other than themselves? Let’s examine some research to find out. Millennials are caused-based in their giving In a survey conducted by the Barna Group and Compassion International, 47% of […]

4 Technology Options that Might Replace the Church Bulletin

The church bulletin is a staple, tried and true, trusted in and relied on by all. Bored by the announcements? Peruse your well-loved bulletin. Looking for something to fill your calendar with Thursday night? Yep, the bulletin can help you out. Need to know if giving is up or down? (Depending on your church), your […]

Employer Paid Health Care Value

Today’s post comes to us via the Alfred Johnson blog. Please visit alfredjohnson.net for more helpful information. Employers, including nonprofit organizations, are required, beginning in the calendar year 2017, to report the fair market value of provided health care benefits. This information is to be included on IRS Form W-2 in Box 12, using code […]

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