Rebecca Closser
Latest Articles by Rebecca Closser
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...
Church Software Update: Revamped Accounting Search with Reports (Feb 2026)
As a church treasurer or bookkeeper, your tools should work as hard as you do. While ChurchTrac’s accounting search has always been a staple, we knew it could do more. In our quest to revamp it fo...
Clergy Housing Allowance 101
Your pastor might be losing thousands of dollars in take-home pay every year—and the IRS is perfectly happy to let you keep making this classic mistake. The clergy housing allowance is the most sig...
The #1 Pastor Payroll Mistake (It's FICA)
January 1st is often a hopeful moment for small churches. Payroll gets updated, numbers are changed, and things move forward. Unfortunately, this is also when one of the most common pastor payroll mi...
New Feature: Enhanced Messaging
Enhanced Messaging gives your church a dedicated toll-free number to send and receive texts and voice messages directly within ChurchTrac—no third-party integrations required. How Enhanced Messagin...
Pastor Mileage Reimbursement 101 [Form Included]
Pastors log countless miles for ministry: hospital visits, counseling, meetings, conferences, and more. Because it’s so routine, mileage reimbursement is often overlooked or handled casually. Some c...