{"id":246,"date":"2015-11-15T09:09:02","date_gmt":"2015-11-15T15:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=246"},"modified":"2015-12-06T09:09:31","modified_gmt":"2015-12-06T15:09:31","slug":"index-of-the-november-2015-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-november-2015-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the November 2015 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 43 of Administration Matters<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200b\u2018Stories of Faith in Action\u2019 is now available<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cStories of Faith in Action\u201d is a free, annual publication that highlights how God is changing lives through Mission Support, the percentage of your congregational offering that is shared with your synod and the churchwide organization. Free copies of \u201cStories of Faith in Action\u201d are now available for order\u2014all you have to cover is shipping. You can also download associated resources, including a \u201cHow to use\u201d guide and bulletin inserts. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elca.org\/Resources\/Stories-of-Faith-in-Action\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organizing and administering congregational annual meetings<\/strong><br \/>\nAs congregational annual meetings approach, perhaps you are wondering how you can run a great meeting that is engaging for participants, productive for your congregation and a great investment of everyone\u2019s time. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Organizing_and_Administering_Congregational_Annual_Meetings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>New ACA reporting requirement takes effect in 2016<\/strong><br \/>\nUnder the Affordable Care Act (ACA), when individuals file their 2015 income tax return, they must prove for the first time that they\u2019ve maintained minimum essential health coverage throughout the year\u2014or face a financial penalty (unless Medicare is their primary coverage). ELCA-Primary health coverage qualifies as minimum essential coverage, and Portico is managing this reporting requirement on behalf of plan members. Note: Additional ACA reporting requirements will apply to Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), generally organizations that have, on average, at least 50 full-time equivalent employees. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/Home\/Resources\/HealthCareNotices\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><br \/>\nCapinCrouse LLP is the internal audit provider for the ELCA churchwide organization. You may want to read their related article: \u201cReporting Health Plan Coverage to Employees &amp; the IRS.\u201d &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/capincrouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Nonprofit_Issues_Newsletter_Summer_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ELCA Federal Credit Union update<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ELCA Federal Credit Union is on track for opening its doors in 2016. As a financial institution rooted in your faith community, we look forward to serving you. Stay up-to-date on our progress. Visit our early-stage website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcafcu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.elcafcu.org<\/a> and register to be notified as we prepare to open for business in 2016. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcafcu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather protection for your ministry<\/strong><br \/>\nDon\u2019t be caught unprepared! When it comes to weather, are your church building and vehicles ready for whatever the next winter might bring? &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/media\/safetyResources\/files\/weather.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>In-kind donations<\/strong><br \/>\nAn in-kind gift consists of goods or services that are provided by the donor. Congregations can benefit greatly from such donations. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Acknowledging_in-kind_gifts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter checklist<\/strong><br \/>\nProtecting your church property during the coldest months of the year is important, whether your climate is extreme or mild. Use this checklist to inspect, evaluate and move forward with needed maintenance. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpg.org\/administrators\/insurance\/property-and-casualty\/risk-management\/the-good-steward\/good-steward-5\/\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 43 of Administration Matters \u200b\u2018Stories of Faith in Action\u2019 is now available \u201cStories of Faith in Action\u201d is a free, annual publication that highlights how God is changing lives through Mission Support, the percentage of your congregational offering that is shared with your synod and the churchwide organization. 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