You Don’t Have to Become a Nonprofit Expert To Pursue Your Calling. You may have the calling without having the time, experience or desire to master nonprofit formation. Learn what needs to happen and how Helping Hand Outreach can help make the process manageable. We help ensure that you've taken the necessary steps to safeguard your mission against cultural pressure, political shifts, legal challenges, and increasing scrutiny toward faith-based organizations.
How to Start a Faith-Based Ministry Churches occupy a unique position under federal tax law, including the exception contained in Section 508(c)(1)(a). Understanding that distinction before you establish your organization can help you make informed decisions about its legal structure, governance, tax-exempt status, and long-term mission. Also, if you’d like to stay up to speed […]
What Most Faith Leaders Never Hear Here’s the reality most leaders aren’t told. Congress designed the 501(c)(3) to recognize charitable organizations, not specifically churches or ministries. The government recognizes it as a nonprofit classification that comes with expectations, oversight, and increasing scrutiny—especially in today’s cultural and political environment. Also, if you’d like to stay up […]
In this powerful testimony, Pastor Jeff shares why he made the decision to transition his church and ministries to a 508(c)(1)(A) and why he believes every faith leader should understand the difference. Most churches simply follow the path of filing as a 501(c)(3). However, many professionals are unfamiliar with the unique protections, freedoms, and legal […]
Suddenly, leaders face payroll responsibilities, donation tracking, receipt requirements, compliance questions, banking policies, and professional advice that may not fully account for the unique legal status of churches. As a result, small oversights can turn into significant problems. Also, if you’d like to stay up to speed on current issues and updates that may impact […]
The Indianapolis Baptist Church was an independent church founded in 1950 and incorporated as a nonprofit. In 1983 the church membership decided to manage the church as an unincorporated religious society called Indianapolis Baptist Temple. Later in May 1987 the church transferred all of its assets to Pastor Greg Dixon as trustee. The church stopped […]
