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~ Pastors Teaching Pastors for Parish Ministry ~

(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
Course Schedule: This a one month course (30 days) and will have a start date and finish date.
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:

  1. IRS Publication 517-Social Security & Other info for members of Clergy www.irs.gov
  2. 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.
  3. 1040 Tax Form – from IRS.gov
  4. 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


We are endorsed by the Epiphany District of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ
(920) 770-2106

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