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Obama speech to denomination spurs IRS investigation of UCC Birmingham Pastor's appeal bond denied after tax fraud conviction ACS Technologies® Acquires Membership Plus® Teens seek new youth director in YouTube ad Officers Named at the Pension Fund of the Christian Church SERVICEU Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Continued Commitment To Excellence Former Pastor Arrested on Charges He Sent Lewd Text Messages to 14-year-old Girl Fewer pastor/staff terminations reported Church members must ‘repent’ or risk expulsion, Sutton says BC Ministry Workers Gather for Training Conference Annual Church Staff Conference, Thurs., Feb. 21, Houston, TX Disciples identify Internal  Revenue Service Resources for Churches Scott Vaughan accepts role as church's communication director Churches hesitant to sue NFL Pastor convicted on tax fraud is a wake up call United Methodist finance leader plans to retire early Leading insurer of churches won't pay for property disputes Megachurch Probe Challenges All Church Ministries IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates; Rate for Business Miles Set at 50.5 Cents per Mile First Baptist Church Dallas robbed on Thanksgiving The Backlash Against Tithing Baptist State Convention Resolutions Indicate Increased Awareness of Baptist Clergy Sexual Abuse Disciples provide help for churches managing estate gifts Churches use podcasts, RSS as portable outreach tools Churches mobilize to repair fire damage while investigators search for arsonists Wildfires destroy Malibu Presbyterian Church Banking Resources Empower Externally Focused Churches Church communication strategy highlights Carolina NACBA event United Church of Christ Insurance Board directors look to the future Church communication strategy highlights Carolina NACBA event The Social Security Administration announced the new maximum taxable earnings amount for 2008 Former Southern Baptist Pastor Charged with Rape, Sexual Battery of Teenage Boy Julie Fry appointed to GuideStone Funds Mutual Fund Board Two Rivers Baptist votes to affirm Pastor Sutton Changing demographics affecting United Methodist church funding GuideStone to set up five subsidiaries and expand services> Pasadena church wants apology from IRS Church-state issues arise in local lawsuit against Two Rivers Accountant held in church theft Mission Focus Takes Evangelical Christian Credit Union Over $1 Billion Asset Mark Advanced Church Technology Systems Group, Inc. (The ACTS Group) announcing thelaunch of ProVisionCRM AME Zion dedicates former United Methodist building Baptist pastor under scrutiny Missouri church shooting stuns community NACBA Past President Shelby Systems' Celebrate a Groundbreaking Experience Blackbaud Buys eTapestry Rising evangelical star Jason Christy leaves trail of fraud, associates say Lawsuit Says Church Failed to Protect Children from Pedophile Sunday School Teacher New Minimum Wage Poster Steve Hewitt and Nick Nicholaou announce Ministry Tech during NACBA Conference ECFA announces New ‘Church Division’ at the 51st NACBA Conference Shelby Systems Aligns Leadership to Manage Growth Churches Respond to safety concerns and background checks Plastic replaces passing the plate: Growing number of churches taking credit, debit offerings Christian Community Credit Union Offers $30,000 in Scholarships Appeals court favors Episcopal Church, diocese in Los Angeles property cases Report: Protestant Church Insurers Handle 260 Sex Abuse Cases a Year Cooperative Baptist Fellowship partners with Generis to provide stewardship resources for churches Marietta church administrator and NACBA member killed by ex-boyfriend Southern Baptist Convention to Consider National Clergy Sex-Offender Database Texas Baptists answer critics, post list of clergy sex-abusers SALMONBEACH announces name change to SALMON SIMS THOMAS Christian Community Credit Union Donates $18,000  to Women's Ministries for Leadership Training Resources United Church of ChristInsurance Board strengthens its financial base Accounting errors lead to $1.4 million reduction in totals for Presbyterian Mission Initiative Lawsuit filed against Ohio church in teen's death Record Attendance at theInternational Shelby Conference 2007 Postal Bulletin describing changes to domestic prices, fees, and classifications on May 14th. Arena announces a new collaborative Platform -The Community Church Design and Construction Experts Available to Help Church Leaders Navigate the Building Process Southern Baptist Convention President Says Denomination Looking Into Sex Offender Registry New Postage Prices Effective May 14, 2007 Class 1 Medical Device Recall - LifeLine® Semi-Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) and ReviveR® Semi-Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) Money issues a hot topic for area churches The National Association of Church Business Administration Launches the 2007 Ultimate Guide to Church Suppliers ACTS Group announces the launch of ProclaimCRM for Ministries Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Board of Pensions  grants 3.7 percent 'experience apportionment' Episcopal Church's Executive Council approves 2007 budget, adopts resolutions on mission, ministry Disciples' Pension Fund Board Approves Special Apportionments and Good Experience Credi Presbyterian PC(USA) Board of Pensions launches Mayo Clinic 'EmbodyHealth' Web site Clergy Sex Abuse Arrest Stuns South Carolina Baptist Church Sex Abuse Victims' Advocates Go After Southern Baptists (CNN) Supreme Court Preview Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation Windows Vista is getting a lot of press, but is it ready for the corporate office yet? Episcopal Church goes to court in Virginia to retain parishes' property Complaint asks for compliance with canons, accounting of property Jack Taylor, NACBA Board President,Names Awards Committee NFL pressure on Indy church to cancel Super Bowl party called ‘outrageous’ NFL's lawyers sack church's game plan CDC Releases Interim Pre-pandemic Planning Guidance: Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the United States Bellevue report: Assistant pastor guilty of sex abuse against son User Conference Evolves with International Focus United Methodist pastor to appeal IRS levy on pension check Appeals court upholds ruling against faith-based group Opinion: A new alliance for creation Sometimes pastors need to call 'time out,' speaker says United Methodist pastor to appeal IRS levy on pension check Appeals court upholds ruling against faith-based group Opinion: A new alliance for creation Sometimes pastors need to call 'time out,' speaker says Elderly Man Left On Bus Overnight, Police Say Volunteer at Baptist camp faces child-pornography charges Evangelicals join with scientists in fight against global warming David Nelson Joins UCC Insurance Board Memorial Baptist Church continues ministry after fire damages building Missouri Baptist pastor sentenced to 20 years for child sex-abuse It's better to gift and receipt under new tax rules Opinion: W ill The Church Step Up to Take on Global Warming as Moral Issue in 2007? Disciples plan Health and Wellness Summit Shelby Systems UNVEILS arena; NEW CHURCH MINISTRY SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE ServiceU receives Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance rating. Are Baptist leaders doing enough about clergy sex-abuse revelations? Christian Community Credit Union Opens New Corporate Office and San Dimas Branch MBS Announces Outlook/Exchange Support Supreme Court to decide if taxpayers can sue over Bush's faith-based plan Church IT pros looking to help attract parishioners with more interactive services IRS Announces 2007 Standard Mileage Rates SBC EC to launch study about investment of institutional funds In God we trust: Consumers let faith guide finances Man ignites fires inside crowded church on Lancaster Drive NE Wednesday night; 2 injured Pastor's resignation sparks discussion of accreditation Ministry Business Services, Inc release annual 'Church & Ministry Management Software' Overview NACBA show vendor SecureGive featured in LA Times Trustees delay SWBTS plan to move $90 million endowment in-house ACS Church Technology Provider Leads Way with Google Gadgets Integration PCUSA Uncollectible GA per capita creeps up Baptist Foundation of Arizona Executives Sentenced to Prison Two Delray priests spent stolen $8.6 million on girlfriends, gambling, property The Do's And Don'ts Of Church Politics Systems Releases Contact Management Module At Church, an `ATM for Jesus' Partners for Sacred Places’ launch first regional office in Fort Worth ServiceU Achieves Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance as Level 1 Service Provider Summary of New Tax Law as it affects churches Shelby Systems named Education“Champion” Court: Credit Card Companies Put Ahead of Church Tithing by Controversial 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Law Pat Faudree Retires from Shelby Systems Youth, 17, dies in fall during church retreat in North Carolina Alliance challenges $34,000 fine for alleged Cuba violations West Palm megachurch pastor resigns amid debt, résumé exposé Pastoral perks can be unethical, even illegal, Texas church finds Alliance of Baptists fined $34,000 for 'tourist' activities in Cuba No rate increases in '07 in GuideStone personal medical plans Ten years later: safe sanctuary movement fights complacency Independent government study suggests lack of safeguards for religious grants ServiceU Profiled by Microsoft For Use of Industry-LeadiNG Data Reliability Technology Shelby Training now qualifies for CPE Baylor school gets $1.1 million grant to equip churches for social ministry PC(USA) treasury official charged with embezzlement How Congregations Heal From Conflict Significant Energy Savings Achieved Through Scheduling Software/HVAC Integration Shelby Systems Launches New Product at NACBA Learning + Party = Shelby’s NUGM   PC(USA) Surprise announcement electrifies Assembly Megachurch Raises Most Money Ever Automated Giving Solutions Introduces SecureGive - A New Way to Give State Rests in Baptist Foundation of Arizona Trial PC(USA) membership declines, giving up Membership loss is largest since 1975 Pair fights church on sharing confessions minstryCOM announces events ACS Technologies Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program GuideStone asks churches to optimize minister compensation Churches, members can take bird flu precautions Southern Baptist Credit Union merged with Christian Community Credit Union Memphis-area megachurch defeats elder-led governance proposal Elder rule increasing in Baptist life, and so is controversy over role Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)  Small church Web site now online NOKR Taps Nationally Recognized Jeff Hanna to Lead New Faith-Based Division Broadman & Holman announces name change Jim Towey to leave White House faith-based post for academia Latest Version of Unique Church Software Has More Features, More Power and New Design Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) names NACBA member Ken Behr as New President Online Giving and Event Registration Tools Give Churches Ability To Reduce Administration, Increase Fundraising NACBA member serving in Iraq expresses appreciation and appeals for care packages Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board Offers Enhanced Ministry Tools for Church Plants: Partner with ACS United Methodist Advance giving program undergoes leadership transition National Poison Prevention Week Launch: Young Children Remain Most Vulnerable for Unintentional Poisonings Survey, still under way, shows satisfaction with United Methodist orders of ministry Shelby Systems Passes Milestone New Event Management Software Versions Based Solely on Customer Input Church forms coalition with town to defeat high energy bills GuideStone trustees receive reports on 2005 performance IRS investigation discovers illegal electioneering by churches in 2004 Cathedral Corporation Hires New Marketing Director Second Baptist Houston pledges $84 million for expansion High court upholds religious freedom law in decision involving small religious group IRS: 'Disturbing' political activity by charities: 3 out of 4 churches, charities, civic groups suspected of violating restraints Pastoral misconduct about power, ethics panelists say Church Windows Version 2006 Offers a New Module DC NACBA Chapter sponsors Legal Seminar on March 16, 2006 at Annandale United Methodist Church in Annandale VA Six Alabama churches burn, arson suspected in some House narrowly passes cuts aimed at social spending which could affect Senior's charitable giving Shelby Systems announces group management aided with e-Groups Church parking lots win tax plea Conference reveals proven steps to a successful church building project Tightrope Media Systems announces support for Evans’ EMS Managing risks a crucial church stewardship issue MBS Changes Notebook Spec to PowerNotebooks Giving to Protestant churches drops to 2.6% of income, study finds Houston area NACBA chapters and the Church COOP invite you to a church staff conference Safe Sanctuaries a half-day seminar Thursday, Feb. 16 Frank Lofaro Named Christian Management Association's New President/CEO Church Law & Tax Report Acquired by Christianity Today International FEMA Hotel/Motel Extension for Evacuees IRS Announces 2006 Standard Mileage Rates First Baptist Church Natchez celebrates 25 years of NACBA member Dan Wynn’s ministry Online Ticketing Software Reduces Confusion and Gives Organizations Total Control IRS warning raises church leaders' ire Charitable Giving Incentives under the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Acts of 2005 (“KETRA”) Unprecedented Opportunities for Giving to Churches permitted by the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act (KETRA) Electrocution stirs safety concerns for ministers Guidelines for congregations in the Supreme Court nominee debate> Response to HURRICANE KATRINA Experts warn electrocution dangers lurk around church baptistries Leader in Emerging Church movement electrocuted in baptistery Greg Welsh joins Shelby Systems Most Protestant ministers value continuing education A Social Security cost-of-living (COLA) increase of 4.1% for 2006 was announced on October 14, 2005 Death of NACBA Member Spooky Gilliam Church Publishing acquires Morehouse, Living the Good News FEMA to reimburse churches for housing Katrina victims NACBA featured in Christian Century IRS Releases Form 1098-C for Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats and Airplanes udge halves United Methodist Missouri Conference's $6 million in damages IRS Increases Mileage Rate Until Dec. 31, 2005 Notice Regarding I-9 Documentation Requirements for Hiring Hurricane Victims Ministry Business Services, Inc release annual 'Church & Ministry Management Software' Overview Dick Giesler injured in accident Church Communications Survey Launched Presbyterian businessman tapped to lead Habitat for Humanity Thom S. Rainer recommended to trustees as LifeWay Christian Resources' president-elect Income for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Congregations Tops $2.6 Billion in 2004 Paul D. Nelson to Retire from Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) Prominent Kansas City church faces lawsuit alleging sexual assault by pastor's son RDS Publishing announces major new features in its Version 8.12.19 of RDS Advantage Child killed in rollover accident involving 15-passenger van Shelby Systems National User Group Meeting A call to renewed faithfulness' Stated clerk reflects on the 2004 annual statistical report on the PC(USA) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Mission Builders Plan Eight Building Projects In 2005 NACBA announces the second phone and web based Tax and Legal Update Seminar on June 28th led by Frank Sommerville NACBA announces 2005 award recipients. Steward Program hires former GuideOne Executive Director of Risk Management Baptist Bible Fellowship International Implements ACS Technologies Software Services for New National Church Planting Office Project 2004 Annual Report Released 'Sealed in Christ' details activities of six PC(USA) agencies California Baptist University’s School of Business Announces More Affordable Online MBA for Church Leaders Church Windows Version 2005 is more user-friendly than ever Fire destroyed historic First Baptist Church in Conshohocken, Pa. Megachurches more numerous than researchers thought, study shows Critics say church zoning measure in Alabama town violates federal law N.C. church removes members for political views, deacon says United Methodist Missouri Annual (regional) Conference ordered to pay $6 million to church musician Church Co-op announces new leadership CPSC, Atico International USA Announce Recall of Children's Folding Chairs Dean Evans & Associates announced the release of EMS Lite Version 5.0 Lilly Endowment offers grants for clergy sabbatical, renewal Shelby Systems Announces Change Cardinal Ratziner is elected as new Pope, Benedict XVI Episcopal Administrators o meet in Keystone NACDB Announces First Members to Achieve Certified Church Consultant Status GuideStone wellness walk/run slated for SBC in Nashville Shelby Systems Achieves Microsoft Gold Partnership Vatican Report: Pope John Paul II has Died Churches sell steeple space as hiding spots for cellular antennas CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce recalled of Graco Toddler Bed Cooperative Baptist Fellowship offers sabbatical grants to 45 pastors in 2006 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)  Board Of Pensions Takes On New Challenges Church leaders denounce Bush budget as ‘unjust’ to poor Christian Computing Magazine Releases New FREE Digital Version, And Ceases Print Publication Ministers should take leisure time seriously, Jim Henry tells editors Faith-Based Credit Union Launches New Investment Management Service United Methodist Mega church announces plans for mega development in Houston Is the World Wide Web Changing Our Ethics? Shelby Systems Announces Online Survey Tool Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Church Benefits Board makes tax guide for ministers available online Dean Evans & Associates has Record-Setting Sales for EMS in December 2004 Network seeks to link communicators within the Presbyterian Church (USA) Phishing scams are very hard to detect Catholic Agencies give $500 Million in aid to Tsunami Victims Money taken from Denver Presbytery account won't hurt current programs, staff, Presbytery asks district attorney's office to investigate treasurer's actions Online Communities Connect Christians in Cyberspace ELCA Wellness Team, Mayo Clinic Offer 2005 Health Risk Assessment Senators urge tax deduction extension for tsunami relief contributions ELCA International Disaster Response has released $150,000 for immediate relief efforts. Southern Baptist teams gear up for long-term relief & ministry to Asia's tsunami victims Church leaders appeal for tsunami relief funds -Presbyterians have contributed $300,000 through PDA so far Cooperative Baptist Fellowship providing relief and assistance in cooperation with its missions partners. NACBA featured in the January 2005 issue of Church Executive Dean Evans & Associates Announces EMS/RoomWizard Integration Missouri Baptist Convention attorneys file briefs in court of appeals United Methodist giving increases modestly Shelby Systems Introduces ShelbyMAILROOM: MOVE Agent CPSC, Swing-N-Slide(r) Corp. Announce Recall of Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats Practicing Effective Congregational Benevolence CPSC Announces Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips ACS TECHNOLOGIES announces new check in/check out security software called ACS Checkpoint Suit over Criswell tapes will go to arbitration NACBA's Board President Merwin Pickney listed in Evangel University's Alumni Spotlight IRS Investigates NAACP Over Election-Related Activities IRS Announces 2005 Standard Mileage Rates Set Phone plan offers savings for United Methodist churches, agencies PC(USA) receives arson threat: Presbyteries alerted to New York-based letter Church retirees key in on salvaging computers for students Dr. John C. Maxwell Sells INJOY and MAXIMUM IMPACT to the Duncan Group to form a new leadership development and sales training company. Baptist Theological Seminar Richmond launches online certificate for Christian ministry   CATHOLIC DIGEST: Smart Money Management Just In Time For the Holidays. Churches in Mexico using jammers to silence cell phone interruptions Thomas resigns Southwestern chaplaincy; church reviews spending practices Shelby Systems Acquires SSTips Publishing New Hay Group Study Finds that 2004 Salary Increases For Most Employees Remain Lower Than Historical Average of 4.0% California Governor Signs State Bill on Non-Profit Governance Americans United asks IRS to investigate Miami church Pushing the Envelope? The Political Activities of Religious Organizations in Campaign 2004 Southern Baptist North American Mission Board offering low-interest loans to damaged SBC churches GuideStone: New healthcare options holding down costs Dean Evans& Associates Rolls Out Innovative Calendaring Product Ministry Business Services, Inc release its annual 'Church & Ministry Management Software'Overview With A Presidential Election Nearing, Religion and Politics Are Again Hot Topic American Baptist's MMBB Continues to Contain PremierHealth Plan Costs Southern Baptist AB Funds Trust marks 3rd year as registered mutual fund family Court rules St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Fresno may keep its property ACS TECHNOLOGIES offers more functionality for lay leaders and organizations staff with access ACS Trial date set for lawsuit in congregation’s quest to build church Ministry Business Services (MBS) announced the release of updated modules A New Look for Shelby: Shelby Systems Unveils New Web Site Watchdog group files complaint against Arkansas church for 'political' sermon United Methodist pastor sued for sexual misconduct United Methodists urge caution in political activities HOLY SEE Deficit is $11.8 Million; Vatican City, $10.9 Million - 2003 Marks Third Consecutive Deficit for HOLY SEE Southern Baptist Convention's Land Responds to Bush-Cheney Campaign Overreach The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon files for Chapter 11 (letter from the Archbishop) Cars to Charity New Overtime Rules will Affect Churches Reaction Media announces the launch of a new magazine Medco Health: New Pharmacy Benefit Manager for American Baptist MMBB-Sponsored PremierHealth Group sues White House, agency officials over Bush's 'faith-based initiative' plan Shelby Systems'NUGM2004 a rousing success Mission Management and Consultants, Inc. and INJOY Stewardship Services  announce alliance Workshop Helps Churches Effectively Use Internet in Ministry  IRS -- Don't Mix Politics and Charities Churches Observe Day of Mourning Supreme Court turns down chance to settle dispute over storefront churches Doctors daunted by insurancerates affecting Christian-based health care NACBA and Ronald Reagan CARS Suggests New Auto Deduction Rules Bush again expands faith-based partnerships by executive order Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board enters strategic alliance with ACS Technologies Dispute over tax exemption swings in favor of Unitarian church Southern Baptist Annuity Board responds to Carnival Cruise controversy Former Pastor's Misconduct Leads to Review of ELCA Good News from John Claypool! Caution drives churches' policies protecting children's identities ELCA Files Suit Against Insurance Companies in Texas Case 04-093-JB United Methodists balance budgets, needs Plaintiffs Get $8 Million In ELCA Portion Of Texas Civil Case Settlement Lloyd Elder to retire from Belmont's Moench Center Dean Evans& Associates ELCA Council Cuts Spending, Staff, Programs American Baptist New Stewardship Resource Lifts Up Discipleship Help in managing e-mail lists now available from LifeWay Parish Data System creates Partnership with ACS TEchnologies ELCA Settles Texas Civil Case With 14 Plaintiffs United Methodist Restructure plan aims to improve work of church Bogus E-mail Purports Effort to Ban Religious Broadcasting > Jury selection began in a lawsuit involving the charter bus company at the center of a 2002 bus crash near Terrell Guidelines suggested for congregations using bus companies, church vehicles SBC Annuity Board president defends investment policy, stock holding Elmer F. Bailey Administrator Educator Dies Court rules on church and city dispute of land use in Texas. ACS technologies expands reach of leading software as 100th client web site goes live Court ruling won't affect faith-based grants, official says Journey to theCross: a daily online Lenten devotional available online United Methodist giving dips slightly, trails U.S. recovery A Banner Year for the ELCA Mission Investment Fund 2003 Ministers Tax Guide from Southern Baptist Annuity Board Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Board of Pensions, Mayo Clinic Offer Health Risk Assessment E-Mail Worm Snarls Computers Around Globe Workshop Helps Churches Effectively Use Internet in Ministry IRS sets standard mileage rate at 37.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven Campaign against child sexualexploitation... Wellness website to aid Annuity Board participants ELCA Mission Investment Fund Cuts Interest Rates On Some Loans 03-230-FI Stewardship Is More Than Money For Lutherans ACS Technologies Provides More Flexibility To Clients With Release of Headmaster 5.0 for Private Schools IRS issues reminder of year end giving US Charitable Giving Act and CARE Act: Finish what has begun! United Methodist Board of Pension votes to eliminate Diversified Investment Fund Evangelical Christian Credit Union Promotes David Van Winkle  to Vice President, Church & Ministry Lending More churches turn to Internet in search for ministers Should a recruiter help you find your next pastor? A/G Charities grassroots grant writer training coming to Branson ACS Technologies Releases Access ACS To Provide Greater Accessibility to Membership Information United Methodist Church property rights hinge on adhering to doctrine California Baptist University names veteran educator, businessman as new dean for School of Business Georgia settlement addresses 'faith-based' employment rights Annuity Board trustees continue process for name change NACBA Chapter member reports on churches use as emergency center during fire crisis.  Southwest Airlines Announces Arrival in Philadelphia; Airline Will Announce Flights, Fares Soon Oak Cliff church to host President Bush at Wednesday event Churches urged to develop crisis response plans Size of church impacts per capita benevolent giving CCF Federal Grants Educational Conferences AmeriVault and Jakeel Consulting Join Forces to Provide Online Backup & Recovery to Church Market ELCA Restructure Proposal Withdrawn During Churchwide Meetings Easy-to-use budgeting plan offered churches in Annuity Board workbook Southern Baptist Annuity Board: New name, expanded ministry planned for '04 United Methodist Revise Plan ACS Technologies Introduces Web site-Building Services To Faith-Based Organizations with Launch of Extend Platform Group asks IRS to investigate church The Yvon Prehn Seminar "Church Communications and Marketing Made Easy!"will Help Church Publications Grow Churches and Change Lives New index offers centuries’ worth of data on United Methodist clergy Over-the-Counter Drugs To Be Covered by Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Bill to aid church pensions gains unanimous House vote ELCA Board of Pensions Launches "Healthy Leaders" Campaign Use of Federal Funds to Restore Churches Questioned United Methodist Church sues community to construct new facility Assemblies of God Web site now offers more resources for visitors Assembly of God News Service reports "Economic slump doesn't always derail giving" Treasurer Reviews Evangelical Lutheran Church in America  Financial Status Privacy law puts wrinkle in hospital visitation Potential For Significant Impact On Internet Operations Due To Vulnerability In Microsoft Operating Systems United Methodist proposed pension plan moves ahead Budget cuts at Southern Baptist mission board silence influential magazine Budget still a work in progress for United Methodist agencies 15-passenger van unsafe, drivers need training, government board says United Methodist contributions dip in first half of year ACS Technologies announces new releases and partnership with ServiceU Corporation Church execs criticize White House policy on hiring rules RDS Publishing® announces the details of Version 8.0 of RDS Advantage® church and not-for-profit management system. American Baptist Delegates Celebrate Clergy/Congregational Relationship Religious Land-Use Law Struck Down Assembly of God General Council announces event: Church Administration Q & A for Pastors Economist says recession over, church giving to increase Minnesota Annual Conference calls gun law unconstitutional Experts debate federal grants for 'bricks and mortar' at churches TechShop saves church groups $8 million, exec says Uncooperative Mail: USPS proposal on the table on nonprofit mail Senate should ban discrimination in hiring, church exec says Tithing Down In the Past Year Shelby Systems CEO is Exec of Year ACS Technologies Releases Headmaster 4.0 With Additional Enhancements for Private Schools United Methodists push for responsible investing; corporations listen Church To Hide Cell Phone Tower In Cross Couple guilty of stealing $100,000 from church Committee calls for change in mandatory retirement age Ministerial Tax Issues Archives agency warns of drawbacks to electronic records Churches ‘need to know’ about biochemical threat: doctor Illinois pastor sentenced to 7 years for sexual assault Southern Baptist Convention Building's latest anthrax scare evidences effective preparedness Tom Greer and Cheryl Kohlsteadt Appointed to NACBA Board UMC.org adds services for local United Methodist Churches Southern Baptist Annuity Board offers new investment choice Ken Sande President of Peacemaker Ministries speaks on War and Peace Church votes to fire pastor who had service during Super Bowl CPH offers resources for coping with war ELCA Board of Pensions Studies Low Clergy Salaries Karen Hartz Appointed to Senior Vice President of Conference Planning Churches safer when unlocked Journey to the Cross is a daily online devotional guide for Lent, a place of personal, spiritual preparation for the coming of Easter MBS & Novell Announce Special Ministry Pricing! United Methodist Pension agency temporarily halts base credit on fund Guidelines help churches with pastors in military Shelby Systems announces new financial module United Methodist Stewardship summit develops strategies for changing time ACS Technologies celebrates 25 Years of Client Success Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Shelby Systems releases web tool Churches nationwide feeling pinch of tight times Illinois pastor pleads guilty to criminal sexual assault Bush Plans to Let Religious Groups Get Building Aid SAMHSA Hosts Grant-Writing and Technical Assistance For Grassroots Faith and Community Groups IRS Announces 2003 Standard Mileage Rates The IRS released Revised Publication 517, Taxes for Clergy and Religious Workers. It should be read by every church business administrator Charitable Donations can lower tax bills: simple steps can help Bush uses executive order to expand charitable choice Indiana Church asks judge to keep 'gross-out' video private United Methodist dialogue addresses budget woes, opportunities United Methodist Church secretaries get advanced certification program Boston Church Panel Will Allow Archdiocese to Weigh Bankruptcy United Methodist Benefits agency maps out pension plan changes American Paper Seeks Approval of Sale to MWM Dexter Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Pension Board Plan Balances Clergy, Congregation Needs United Methodist leaders proposed church council that could oversee programs, finance Budget problems translate to missionary cuts for United Methodist Board of Global Ministries Drop in revenue may force deep cuts in Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod World Mission's operations Job cuts expected, mission-field closings possible Insurer declares van 'inherently unsafe' Ministers Can Collect Unemployment, Court Says Renewed charges filed against Baptist Foundation of Arizona officers Ministry Business Services (MBS) announced their new website. Walter Parrish III Resigns as Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board Associate Executive Director with American Baptist American Baptist Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Underway United Methodist Foundation offers break to central conferences Church politics bill fails Church politics bill poised for vote Judge dismisses indictments of Arizona Foundation officials Senate CARE Bill Agreement United Methodist Web site devoted to apportioned funds, designated giving Clergy housing-allowance case dismissed, but threat remains Warren Case Dismissed from Ninth Circuit Gift Annuities May Fail to Qualify Drachler to join United Methodist Communications as public information officer Dean Evans & Associates Signs New Church & Temple Clients to Calendar Management Software Spending to Be Reduced in ELCA Churchwide Organization Computer Dimensions Continues Improvement of Leading Software Package with Release of ACS 5.0 IRS Tax Guide For Religious Organizations -- UBIT Arizona Baptist Convention seeks to qualify Baptist Foundation of Arizona -Arthur Andersen settlement ELCA Mission Investment Fund announces new interest rates Baptist Ministers and Taxes—W.W.J.D.? New IRS publication (Pub 1828)  for Churches clarifies issues Russians return church windows taken during war to German church High-tech's sway expands in church worship services Door-to-door proselytizing protected, Supreme Court says Funds misused in the Anglican Church of Mexico Ashcroft relaxes restrictions on monitoring religious groups Atlanta Church Faces Employment Suit Clergy-housing tax break might still be endangered As safety precaution, LifeWay substitutes VBS candle craft Dallas CPA named Baptist General Convention of Texas treasurer Church Insurance Company no longer requires abuse-awareness training United Methodist Agencies promote ethical practices in churches, businesses Bush Signs Housing Allowance Act, but Challenge Not Resolved Christian, political leaders split over church-politicking bills Ways and Means holds hearing on 501(c)3 Religious Organizations Law firm settlement recovers $21M for Baptist Foundation of Arizona investors All parties settle LCMS Foundation-loss lawsuits Gallagher presents first annual Gallaher NACBA Fellowship Computer Dimensions (ACS) Owners honored as South Carolina Small Business Persons of the Year United Methodist Bishops speak out on clergy sexual abuse Appeals court affirms guilt, reduces sentence in Montana sexual misconduct case  First Baptist Dallas announces $48 million downtown building Andersen, again, settles with Foundation investors Durham Named as Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's Foundation President Former Baptist Foundation of Arizona board chairman denies trustees knew of fraud Clergy Housing Allowance awaits Senate Vote Andersen was duped, jurors told in Foundation trial ECUSA urges senators to pass non-discrimination law (ENS)  Legal liabilities from the sex scandal threaten a U.S. Catholic Church already beset by systemic financial problem (Business Week)  Church Employees not involved in School not entitled to tax-free tuition discount, says IRS Jury rules against church in wrongful-death suit New clergy pay scheme in Scotland may make ministry more attractive United Methodist Church finance agency gets new general counsel Americans Were More Generous in 2001 Than in 2000 Andersen reneges on $217M settlement with Ariz. Baptist foundation victims LCMS District and Congregational Services offers updated stewardship workbook Proposed law would remove ban on electioneering by churches Spanish priest jams cell phones at mass Churches Discover Outreach Easy as Click of the Mouse Duke survey finds clergy ‘deeply satisfied’ with their ministry Raven Software Systems introduces web-based church management software Arthur Andersen reportedly seeking to settle Foundation case An Interfaith Call for Energy Conservation and Climate Justice 1,200 religious leaders calling for energy conservation Supreme Court hears arguments in voucher case Compromise faith-based measure still raises questions for critics Episcopal Church applauds Senate compromise on faith-based legislation Church sees giving increase during difficult year Law firm appears ready to settle with BFA investors Tuition Payments to Religious School Not Deductible Property Tax Alert for Indiana Churches and Charities NCS Envelope Service™ brings contribution recording and reporting into the 21st century. Bishops in Church of England reveal their finances Christian Web sites being 'hijacked' by pornographers Employee can forego various forms of paid leave in exchange for their employer’s donation Pew survey's unusual finding: upswing in religion's influence Church Windows Announces Regional Training Schedule for 2002 Churches warned against e-mail scam NACBA member Terri Stovall wins research award Bush touts religious diversity, faith-based initiative in remarks President Bush Breathes New Life Into the IRA Rollover Arthur Andersen Accounting giant again under fire Lynchburg City Council repeals church-land limit ELCA Pensions Trustees Hike Budget, Discuss Equity Falwell: State cannot limit church's property ACLU chapter sides with Falwell on suit Ministry Business Services (MBS) just released version 4 of their Human Resource Policy & Procedure Handbook.  Lay teams offered as alternatives to leadership voids in churches United Methodist Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns waits for NCC financial decisions Web Companies Seek Internet Rating System United Methodist Development Fund (UMDF) makes loans to United Methodist churches and church-related institutions Lutheran Services in America Tops NonProfit Times 100 South Carolina Episcopal diocese plans appeal in Pawley's Island property dispute Federal judge rules against Edwards, Accokeek parish in dispute with Washington bishop Episcopal Church appoints new chief financial officer/treasurer Resource helps United Methodist churches with pastors serving in military Churches Respond to National Tragedy Still time to attend Risk Management Seminars Episcopal Church at Ground Zero United Methodist Pension board keeps long-term view in rocky markets Illinois Pastor on Fatal Flight Trinity Church, Wall Street, worships on Sunday Two-adult rule reduces riskfor children and workers Assemblies Headquarters Jobs Listed Online ELCA Health Care Rates to Increase in 2002 Federal judge hears arguments in Episcopal Diocese Dispute between Dixon v. Edwards Terminations of pastors, staff leveling off, survey results show  ELCA Assembly invited to network electronically Are Church Groups Getting Around State Regulations? Texas trustee of IMB sent to prison on fraud charges Churches face challenges from zoning regulations Online' Churches - the Wave of the Future?  United Methodist agency moves ahead with global benefits work Lutheran Delegates adopt resolutions on structure, planning, administration Churches urged to make their buildings accessible Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) and Lutheran Brotherhood (LB) announce merger plans Church business practices should model integrity, leader says ELCA Treausurer announces He will not seek a third term English Web site offers online confession Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod set Homeschoolers retreat July 10-14  Church agencies produce guide on faith-based initiatives Faith-Based Experiences on Internet Rapidly Growing Area Board President's Church Named In Top 300 'Homepage' Virus Authors Use Public Data to Clog Internet Make church playgrounds safe for learning & growth, expert counsels Bishops of England and Wales accept new child abuse guidelines. Church finds keys to helping the deaf to worship Church leaders must reclaim Sabbath, minister says Arizona foundation officials to face criminal charges Church staff must be model for members, pastor says Accounting firm under fire for alleged foundation fraud 3,000 U.S. congregations to be surveyed April 29 UK Study Calls For Background Checks on Clergy Putting God on hold in a high-tech world New alternative springing up for temporary worship space Southern Baptist's LifeWay Christian Resources links nearly 500 congregations to cyberspace University names consultant for church-leadership center Lutheran Board to ask convention to set salary guidelines Southern Baptist Annuity Board announces changes in Investment Funds Internal Revenue Service Files Reply Brief in Warren Housing Case Bank closing costs church $50,000 Program sees stewardship from Hispanic perspective ELCA Mission Investment Fund Issues Current Interest Rates White House faith-based office opens, Church of Scientology seeking funds United Methodist conferences increase apportioned giving Disability initiative offers matching funds to churches Church-building Boom Reflects Growth in Texas Warren Case Appealed; NACBA Files Brief Bush establishes faith-based office; ERLC's Land urges ground rules Supreme Court schedules hearing on religious use of school facilities Congregations Say the Internet Helps their Spiritual and Community Life Legal Liability and Tax Update 2001 - Hammer and Guide One Seminars Sipping the communion cup is safer than dipping wafer, says cardiologist Nonprofit mailers: Enough is enough with postal rate hikes Churchgoers are donating an increasingly smaller share of their incomes.  Opponents of Mormon temple construction lose appeal bid to U.S. Supreme Court Church Internet Use Surveyed Automatic checkbook deductions for church offerings gain ground Online charitable giving options launched by New Orleans Seminary Changing markets prompt Methodist board to lower base credit rate Methodist Benefits board adopts strategic directions  A Lutheran Foundation's Bad Bets Create Sharp Divisions in Parish- WSJ  ELCA Pension Plan to Offer More Choice Clinton, Gore church appearance sparks IRS complaint by watchdog The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) unveils redesigned and expanded website Politically active churches put tax status in jeopardy Panel discusses pros, cons of 'charitable choice' funds DELL announces recall of batteries for notebook computers. Old O'Hair/FCC hoax finds new life on Internet Religious group must pay unemployment compensation, denied high court appeal Jury sides with coach fired by Baptist school Baptist Foundation of Arizona  blames auditor in Foundation fraud Clinton, Gore church appearance sparks IRS complaint by watchdog  When it comes to money habits, Christians are worldly, Aylor says Church accounts may be audited, say backers of charitable choice NACBA Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance James Lawrence Jr. dies from heart attack Baptist State convention to monitor charges of clergy sex abuse United Methodist Communications will provide computer technology to entire church UM Commission members object to sale of church records Ministers who opted out of Social Security have a two-year window to revoke the exemption and rejoin. Washington Post staff writer Bill Broadway quotes NACBA salary survey as source Kansas church takes business-like approach to funding growth Emory receives $3.2 million for new center on religion ACCESS: A New MMBB Publication for America Baptist Employers Churches on the Internet urged to witness, not just give info New act will push local officials to look twice at burdens on religion as congress passes the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America(ELCA) Health Care Costs to Jump Reflecting National Trend. Telephoning churches often proves fruitless, research shows Broad-based study of U.S. congregational life moving ahead NACBA member Gary Skeen leads in plans to develop new Benefits Board Childress reviews national conference United Methodist agency supports AME Zion Church in court case Philadelphia pastor jeopardizes tax status by endorsing Bush, church-state group says 'Charitable choice' amendment fails in Senate tax legislation SBC Annuity Board announces new products & services, rate hikes reported to trustees President Janice Johnson names 2000/2001 NACBA Committees Tax Court says IRS limit on minister's housing allowance is invalid E-group list serve assist administrators Association Names Director of Education Hammar/Sommerville announces partnership Bill to ease zoning restrictions on churches introduced in Congress

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