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Dirk Dalhausser & Kerry Jones on Building Churches

Tags: baptismal facilities, Billy Goff, buildings, church finance, churches, coffee shops, commons area, development costs, Goff Companies, LED walls, location, megachurches, multi-site churches, parking, parsonage, property taxes, satellite venues, visibility

How often do you think about what goes into building a church? Tony has thought about this a great deal and invites Dirk Dalhausser and Kerry Jones of Goff Companies to talk about the various dimensions of constructing a church building, from initial planning to post-construction visits. The discussion includes surprising insights about parking, seating, commons areas, and even baptismal space. This “nuts and bolts” discussion may help you plan your own church project, or appreciate the architectural logic of the sanctuary that you attend.

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Richard Hammar on Churches, Taxes, Donations, and Liability

Tags: church administration, clergy, estate planning, hayrides, legal issues, liability, molestation, parsonage, tax code, tax scams, taxation, trampolines, transference, undue influence

Just in time for the April 15th holiday, we take up the topic of administrative pitfalls for churches and clergy, including the complexity of taxation, charitable giving, and a variety of liability issues. Richard Hammar, a lawyer and accountant who specializes in church law and taxation, helps explain a number of these complex issues. A great podcast for clergy and members of congregations who might not know all the legal complexities facing religious organizations.

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