Providing expert guidance in developing functional structures for congregations, and other faith based non-profit organizations, in the areas of risk management, ministry coordination, and ministry expansion.

SEMINARS:
1. THE BUSINESS SIDE OF OPERATING FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
  1. Legal Definition of The Church ( non-profit / tax exempt)
  2. IRS Rules In Accounting
  3. 1099’S AND W-2 FORMS
Most congregational leaders are NOT AWARE of the IRS regulations and operational matters for 501 (c) 3, entities and could be subjecting themselves to substantial penalties.
  4. Reporting requirements for Ministers
  5. Designated funds
  6. Audits  
  7. Developing Policy for handling finances.  
 
2.
 LIMITING & REDUCING LIABILITY FOR FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
 
HOW TO LIMIT LIABILITY:
1. Incorporation  
2. By-Laws  
HOW TO REDUCE LIABILITY:  
1. Developing a Policy Manual

Developing Policy is essential reducing liability and preventing being sued.
2. Risk Management Audit
3. Develop a Risk Management Task Force
       
3. HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEXUAL ABUSE
 
1. Understanding child sexual abuse

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT?

Churches are now being required by insurance carriers to develop policy and procedures or risk loosing coverage.
2. Establishing policy and procedures
3. Guidance on selecting workers
4. Guidance on Supervising workers
5. How to respond to allegations
6. How to implement risk prevention
       
4. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES GUIDEINES AND PROCEDURES
   

 
5. HOW TO START A NON-PROFIT BUSINESS
     
FACTS:THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF LIABILITY RISK WITH CHURCHES ARE . . .
  1. Diverting of designated funds
  2. Willful failure to withhold taxes (section 6672 of the IRS)
  3. Copyright infringement: (making copies of copyright materials)
  4.
Tort;  “A tort is an act that causes personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Negligence: (carelessly operating a vehicle or some otheract that causes injury or death)