Rebecca Closser
Latest Articles by Rebecca Closser
Church Connect Updates 2026
Whether you're building your first site or refreshing an existing one, these new Church Connect updates make it easier than ever to create a…
21 VBS Game Ideas for Indoors and Outdoors
Looking for game ideas for your VBS. Here are the top indoor and outdoor game picks.
Top 100 Youth Group Icebreaker Questions
Looking for icebreaker questions for your student ministry? Here are our favorite 100.
How to Pay Church Interns (W-2 vs 1099 vs Scholarship)
Most church interns should be paid as W-2 employees. Interns rarely qualify as 1099 contractors, and scholarships can only be used in very…
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Charitable Giving
For the first time in years, church members who don’t itemize their tax deductions will receive a direct charitable deduction for giving.…
The $2,000 Rule: How OBBBA Changes 1099's for Churches
Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's $2,000 reporting threshold simplifies tax reporting requirements for 1099 forms.
How to Create a Contact Card for Your Church
How to build your church's contact card using Canva in just minutes.
Church Software Update: Revamped Accounting Search with Reports (Feb 2026)
You now have the ability to save searches, group transactions, add quick dates, and incorporate automations with the Accounting Search.
Clergy Housing Allowance 101
Understand this substantial tax benefit for ministers and pastors. Learn how to designate and exclude housing expenses from federal income tax.