Strategies for Structuring Ministerial Compensation
An all-inclusive resource with ideas for structuring ministerial compensation wisely.
The Minister’s Housing Allowance
An informational sheet explaining the tax benefits available when part of your compensation comes as housing allowance.
Minister’s Housing: Parsonage or Housing Allowance?
A clear look at the advantages and disadvantages of each housing option for ministers.
Utilizing Trusts in Estate Planning
Setting up a trust can offer significant benefits like avoiding probate, protecting loved ones, and supporting ministry causes. Trusts are accessible to people at all income levels and offer more privacy and control than wills, with specialized options for charitable giving and special needs care.
Can Ministers Opt Out of Social Security?
Informational sheet explaining the best way to handle Social Security as a minister.
James Brown Incentive Program (BIP)
The James Brown Incentive Program (BIP) was created to encourage pastors who are serving churches that are members in good standing with the National Association of the Church of God (NACOG) to begin their retirement planning with Servant Solutions. It is hoped that most pastors applying for and receiving a BIP grant are pastors early […]
Tax Considerations for Ministers Receiving 1099-NEC Income
Consulting with an experienced tax professional is always a prudent choice. Servant Solutions specializes in retirement and financial planning to support ministers and other servants of the Church in their calling to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. In our work, we address a variety of relevant issues related to regulatory aspects of our retirement […]
Healthcare Resources and Considerations for Churches
Discover health insurance options, whether you’re a benefits coordinator or a single-employee organization managing your own coverage.
Is the Multi-site Church Movement Still Growing?
The multisite movement is, by historical standards, a recent phenomenon. The 2005 research by Todd Rhoades found 10 such churches in 1990, a number that grew to about 100 by 1998. I am a part of that history since I led the church I served as pastor to go multisite in 1992. Leadership Network research […]