{"id":424,"date":"2018-07-26T08:30:38","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T14:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=424"},"modified":"2018-07-26T08:30:38","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T14:30:38","slug":"index-of-the-july-2018-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-july-2018-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the July 2018 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 59 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>Tips for computer and internet safety<\/h3>\n<p>By better understanding security threats associated with the use of computers and the internet, and by understanding the manner in which these threats are exploited, you can better protect your congregation, your congregation\u2019s information, computers and computer files. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA Resource Repository\/Tips_for_Computer_and_Internet_Security.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>New Wholeness Wheel Bible study<\/h3>\n<p>Published by Portico Benefit Services and authored by Pastor Amanda Nesvold of Christ Community Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wis., this <a href=\"https:\/\/myportico.porticobenefits.org\/-\/media\/Files\/PDF\/11-2681_BibleStudyBooklet.pdf?la=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resource<\/a> was a hit at this year\u2019s synod assemblies! Use it alone or with others to consider how you&#8217;re stewarding all dimensions of your life and faith. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/myportico.porticobenefits.org\/myPortico\/CallToLiveWell\/FaithBasedWellBeing\/TheWholenessWheel.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More <\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tips for building projects<\/h3>\n<p>Have a building project in mind? Check out this link from Church Mutual Insurance Co. to learn more about what you need to know. Also, consider the Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA for your building financing needs. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/68\/Tips-for-Building-Projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Unemployment exemption for churches<\/h3>\n<p>Churches and religious organizations are not liable for the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). For further information on FUTA, see IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Publication 15<\/a>, Circular E, Employer\u2019s Tax Guide; IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p15a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Publication 15-A<\/a>, Employer\u2019s Supplemental Tax Guide; and IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p517.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Publication 517<\/a>, Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers.<\/p>\n<h3>How to prepare for a malicious attack<\/h3>\n<p>Though attacks on churches are (thankfully) a rare occurrence, it is still a good idea for houses of worship to plan for the possibility of unexpected violence. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpg.org\/linkservid\/6FCC9325-BB95-C68D-81E8F1A179928BA8\/showMeta\/0\/?label=Good%2DMarch%202018%3A%20How%20to%20Prepare%20for%20a%20Malicious%20Attack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Leave roof work to the pros<\/h3>\n<p>Trying to fix a roof yourself can be hazardous. Since working on a roof is dangerous, be sure to leave the job to the professionals \u2013 they just might save you from a serious injury. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpg.org\/linkservid\/B4794BAF-950D-0E39-07B4E2BC75AEEC4D\/showMeta\/0\/?label=May%202018%3A%20From%20the%20Claims%20Desk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 59 of Administration Matters Tips for computer and internet safety By better understanding security threats associated with the use of computers and the internet, and by understanding the manner in which these threats are exploited, you can better protect your congregation, your congregation\u2019s information, computers and computer files. &gt;More New Wholeness Wheel Bible study [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-post"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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