Pastor Questions Page

  1. Who should have full access to church financial records?
  2. If a person from another apostolic church wishes to attend my church, should I tell them to talk...or

     

  3. What program would you suggest as the best to be used in pre-marital counseling?

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  4. What is the difference between a board of deacons and a trustee board? Is one...

     

  5. Are there any biblical guidelines regarding how decisions should be make in the local church?

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  6. What are acceptable, biblical forms of handling church discipline?

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  7. I diligently study for my sermons three times a week but I do not read the bible by a schedule. Is the acceptable?

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  8. Should the pastor’s wife ever teach, preach, lead services or have some other active leadership role?
  9. Should a Sunday School teacher tell a young girl (visitor) that her makeup makes her look wicked and she is going to hell.

     The short answer is no. This kind of thing is a hindrance to growth because it is embarrassing to the visitor and may keep them from returning. This statement seems to be judgmental and critical, not constructive. The teacher was probably well intentioned but nevertheless this practice is harmful.

  10. The previous pastor fell into moral sin, how can reassure the church of my own integrity?

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  11. My predecessor pastured the church for almost 40 years, how can I transition the people from his way of doing things to mine?
  12. Should a pastor, who feels unqualified, refuse to counsel people and suggest that they go to a professional counselor?

     

  13. What financial accounting program is best for our church?

    It depends on the needs of your church but listed below are some considerations:

    Sage Software. Sage software has acquired several well-known, formerly independent brands, and two of them—MIP and PeachTree—are popular nonprofit applications. MIP was designed specifically for nonprofits from its very beginning over 20 years ago. PeachTree was written for small business and has had a version for nonprofits for several years. PeachTree is a less expensive, more limited product; MIP is sophisticated, flexible, and much more expensive.

  14. What is the role of the pastor’s wife in the local church? Should she have a very visible presence? Should...
  15. Are there any sins, or problems, that would totally prohibit a person from being a minister or pastor?

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  16. Is there a forum by which a pastor can learn some of the "tricks of the trade"? How can I develop my skills as a pastor?

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  17. A couple is the church I pastor has an 11 year old daughter who they fear shows lesbian tendencies...
  18. What is the best method for maintaining files?

     

  19. Should a pastor withhold taxes etc. from an employee of the church of give them a 1099 at the end of the year?

    A specific review of all the relevant facts would need to be made to be sure one way or the other, but generally speaking, If considered an employee and not a licensed minister, you should withhold taxes and file a W-2.

    If the individual is considered an independent contractor, you should file a 1099. What are the advantages of disadvantages? Unless the church has elected out of FICA (at the initial point of incorporation and filing its first information return), FICA taxes are paid by the church and employee.

    On independent contractors, the church does not pay FICA tax.

  20. A fourteen old boy in our church has made sexual advances to other children and youth. What should I do?

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