{"id":443,"date":"2018-12-10T16:48:15","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=443"},"modified":"2018-12-10T16:48:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:48:15","slug":"index-of-december-2018-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-december-2018-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of December 2018 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 61 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>Inspire, thank and educate with Stories of Faith in Action<\/h3>\n<p>The newest edition of Stories of Faith in Action is out \u2014 and it\u2019s packed with vibrant photos and stories to encourage giving! Mailed to ELCA congregations, synods and leaders in early September, this annual publication highlights the impact of Mission Support and the ministries it funds.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/sofia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ELCA.org\/SOFIA<\/a> now to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Order free print copies (all you cover is shipping).<\/li>\n<li>Download an electronic copy.<\/li>\n<li>View video stories, bulletin inserts and other resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to complete a Pastor\u2019s W-2 IRS Form<\/h3>\n<p>Year-end is quickly approaching and with it, the task of tax reporting to the IRS.\u00a0 Different rules apply when dealing with clergy taxes and withholdings.\u00a0 The sample W-2 provided will assist congregations in completing W-2 forms for clergy.\u00a0 &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/How_to_complete_Pastors_W2.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Help pastors tap the clergy housing allowance<\/h3>\n<p>The clergy housing allowance allows pastors to exclude a portion of their compensation from federal gross income if it can be justified to the IRS as spent on housing expenses. If congregations don&#8217;t proactively designate a portion of their pastor&#8217;s compensation as a housing allowance, your pastor loses an important tax benefit. Sign-in\u00a0at Portico EmployerLink required. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/Home\/Resources\/ClergyHousingAllowance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t be left in the cold \u2014 inspect your heating boiler<\/h3>\n<p>One of the biggest risks with boiler heating systems is that a problem will cause the internal pressure in the system to escalate to a point where it causes an explosion. This not only results in major physical damage to the facility but can also be life-threatening if your members or employees are in the building. The risk of this occurring can be greatly diminished with proper maintenance.\u00a0&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/index.cfm?pid=2257&amp;pageTitle=Risk-Alerts&amp;riskalertid=18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>New video: Managing ELCA Benefits 101<\/h3>\n<p>A new 22-minute video by Portico Benefit Services, offered on EmployerLink, covers the basics of providing ELCA benefits \u2014 key terms, answers to common questions, and action steps to take each year. It\u2019s a great introduction for new treasurers, office managers, plan administrators and human resource directors, and a refresher for seasoned benefit providers. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Winter checklist<\/h3>\n<p>Whether your climate is snowy or mild, it\u2019s important to protect your church property during the coldest months of the year. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpg.org\/linkservid\/96FF3AAB-02F1-1E27-B6E7C244AA1BBECD\/showMeta\/0\/?label=Good%2DJanuary%202018%3A%20Winter%20Checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 61 of Administration Matters Inspire, thank and educate with Stories of Faith in Action The newest edition of Stories of Faith in Action is out \u2014 and it\u2019s packed with vibrant photos and stories to encourage giving! 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