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(920) 770-2106
Pastoral Development
Intentional Interim Ministry
Optional Study for BTRA Students and Others
Materials: Book study materials
- A Change of Pastors, Loren B. Mead (Alban Institute)
- Interim Ministry, Justin W. Tull
Purpose of Course
- Teach the basics of interim ministry for interim service
- The dos and don’ts
- Dealing with congregation loss
- Moving on – saying goodbye
There will be two contact phone calls (approx. 30 min) for questions and answers.
Cost: $375 – Checks payable to Beyond the River Academy, P.O. Box 15, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(Please note the address to which you should send payment)
A certificate of completion will be issued when the course is successfully completed.
If interested, contact – Pr. Warren Baker 712-330-2018
or
Melissa Laurila - (920) 770-2106
Income Tax Consideration for Pastors
Pastor Robyn Bezanson, Instructor
Materials:
- IRS Publication 517-Social Security & Other info for members of Clergy www.irs.gov
- www.clergysupport.com - listen to the 4 min story on the website. Get familiar with the website. We’ll be discussing this as a resource.
- 1040 Tax Form – from IRS.gov
- Handouts from Robyn: Housing allowance calculation
Ministry Income/Expense calculation
Purpose of Course
To enrich future pastor’s education in tax implications for ministry
Course Schedule
We will use ‘Go to Meeting’ and meet 2-4 times for 1 hr each time depending on questions and student needs.
Topics
- Social Security-original ministry set up, elections, taxes required
- Housing Allowance-calculation worksheet, when it is taxable
- The Church Treasurer-educate yourself first, then meet with Treasurer
- Accountable Plans
- Where to deduct each category on your tax return
- Get familiar with the 1040 tax form
Cost
$175.00 to be sent prior to the beginning the course to:
Beyond The River Academy
Atten: Marceil Kleine
602 Second St. North
Swea City, IA 50590
Beyond The River Academy
Atten: Marceil Kleine
602 Second St. North
Swea City, IA 50590