Rebecca Closser
Latest Articles by Rebecca Closser
Top 100 Youth Group Icebreaker Questions
Looking for an easy way to introduce new kids to your youth group that's both fun and low-stakes? Youth ice breaker questions are an easy way to help everyone get to know each other and laugh out loud...
Pastor Salary By Church Size - Where Do You Stand?
Are you trying to determine how much to pay your pastor? Or are you a pastor wondering how your current compensation compares to others? This article walks you through the average pastor salary in 202...
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 limited, education-specific situations. Paying interns incor...
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. This new rule removes a common frustration many faithful don...
Top 20 Good Friday Songs and Hymns for Worship
We’ve put together a list of the Top Good Friday Contemporary Songs and Hymns to help spark a joyful noise from your church this Easter—“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through...
Free Church Texting: Is It Actually Free?
"As a pastor, I’ve personally tested multiple church texting platforms that promise free messaging. What I discovered was sobering. While some offer a no-cost entry point, there is always a cost (of...
The $2,000 Rule: How OBBBA Changes 1099's for Churches
For years, churches have followed a $600 1099 reporting threshold, often requiring paperwork for small, one-time payments like guest speakers or musicians. Starting in 2026, that changes. Under the ...
5 Common Church Website Mistakes (How to Fix Them)
Just last year, I revamped over 200 church websites. Here's my shortlist of the most common mistakes I see and how your church can easily fix them in an hour. Key Takeaways: Most church websites fai...
How to Create a Contact Card for Your Church
If people don’t have your church saved in their contacts, your messages might never see the light of day. A digital contact card fixes that fast! When someone saves your info, it tells mobile carri...