Q & A: How Does a Church Plant Obtain 501(c)3 Status

Here’s a frequently asked question we receive from church planters: Do you have any resources available on applying for 501(c) 3 status. when to, how to, etc.?  I would like donations to our church plant and tithes to be tax deductable. Scott Whitaker, Director of Training and Events for CLI answers: You have a great question.  We encourage church planters … Read More


Nelson SearcyChurch Planting

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What Keeps People in Church?

My friend John Donahue from Stone Point Church had a great post recently that really challenged me. Check it out: ————- Numerous books, magazine articles, and blog posts have been written to address the theories behind why people stay or leave a church. And while each church has its own unique flavors which influence people’s decisions, I believe that there … Read More


Nelson SearcyAssimilation

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