Excellence in Church Administration

What’s Happening with the Housing Allowance?

Minister’s Housing is a topic that gets a lot of questions, especially considering recent developments. Listen in to avoid common pitfalls and find resources to walk you through every aspect of this unique tax rule.

Ministers Compensation The Tough Questions

You’re not the only one with questions. Listen in as we address the questions church leaders are asking about minister’s compensation.

Growing in Financial Leadership

There are many styles of stewardship cultures when it comes to financial leadership. Join us as we share insights on how to be involved in your church’s finances, including key areas of financial management and practical next steps on growing as leaders. 

Our Congregation's Reaction! - Redemption Hill Church

Hear the story from Ryan Burns, Director of Operations at Redemption Hill Church in Richmond, Virginia, as their church pursued financial practices that led to ECFA resources and certification.

5 Commandments of Giver Intent

How churches handle gifts for restricted purposes is critical to building and maintaining trust with givers. Tune in to explore practical tips and guidance from Dan Busby and Michael Martin.

Solving Pastors Top Social Security Tax Questions

Minister’s Social Security Taxes… Who pays – the pastor or the church? And how much? Can’t I just be exempt?  So many confusing questions surround this topic. Join this episode of the ECFA podcast for ANSWERS.

3 Keys to Expense Reimbursement Success

Every penny counts when it comes to church expense reimbursements. Grab your headphones as we clarify the dos and don’ts of this important topic!

Conflicts of Interest - Proceed with Caution

Conflicts of Interest have the potential to inflict serious harm or at least cause an unnecessary distraction for organizations and churches.  Despite this risk, surveys show that many don't prioritize this subject or have any policy in navigating it.  Michael and Dan are here to help with policy-setting tips to stay diligent and above reproach in this tricky topic.

Church Reporting Made Easy

Straight from Ministers' Taxes Made Easy, Dan and Michael lay out their list of best practices to set your church up for reporting success.  Take the intimidation out of tax season with a dose of confidence from Church Reporting Made Easy.

Ministers' Taxes Made Easy

Albert Einstein has been attributed with saying, "One of the hardest things to understand is the income tax."  With all the specific rules applied for ministers, can ministers' taxes ever truly be "made easy?"  Michael and Dan from ECFA are here to help with a discussion of the top issues for ministers to pay attention to every tax season.