Ministry Finance

“While the guidance applies broadly to all tax-exempt groups, churches and conventions or associations of churches receive some meaningful accommodations based on their religious natures.” - C.Leaders

“Survey results reveal that 61% of nonprofits reported a decline in government funding in 2025. Of all respondents, 62% of nonprofits also reported revenue growth. Of 12 sectors represented, Religion was the 4th highest sector in increased revenue, with 65% reporting an increase.” - MinistryWatch

“Tax preparation software packages often do not address three tax rules applicable to duly ordained, licensed, or commissioned ministers who are paid for services performed in the exercise of their ministry.” - C.Leaders

“a list of the Top 25 stories of the year, as ranked by the number of page views at the MinistryWatch website, plus the first few sentences for each story.” - MinistryWatch

“About 42% of the survey participants believe the Trump administration’s policies have a positive impact on their organization or the work they do—down from 54% in January. About 10% believe the administration policies will have no impact, and 24% think the policies may have a negative impact.” - MinistryWatch

“It may be hard to believe now, but funding wasn’t a primary part of the conversation—at least from the floor—when Southern Baptists approved the initial investigation in 2021. Approving the investigation itself took up the oxygen available in the packed Music City Center in Nashville.” - Baptist Press

“around 3 in 5 U.S. congregations say their current financial health is either good (35%) or excellent (26%). Another 28% say they are tight but able to manage. Only around 1 in 10 say they have some difficulty (8%) or serious difficulty (3%).” - Lifeway

“While the SBC collects hundreds of millions in donations each year, very little is spent on overhead or oversight. Now, a series of lawsuits by pastors accused of abuse has left the denomination unable to pay its legal bills.” - RNS

“While the missionary-supporter relationship is multifaceted, this basic truth must be established: anyone choosing to financially support a missionary joins the missionary’s ministry and that of his sending church.” - P&D

“A lot of smart people—including many who have made a career helping the ‘least and the lost’ in our broken world—say the answer to that question is ‘no.’” - Religion Unplugged