{"id":613,"date":"2023-01-25T15:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T21:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=613"},"modified":"2023-01-25T15:21:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T21:21:41","slug":"index-of-the-january-2023-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-january-2023-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the January 2023 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 85 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>Stories of Faith in Action<\/h3>\n<p>We are pleased to share with you the latest version of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livinglutheran.org\/sofia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stories of Faith in Action<\/a>,\u201d filled with inspiring stories from this past year. \u201cStories of Faith in Action\u201d connects us as church and illustrates how, through your generosity, God is at work across the ELCA. It highlights how a portion of your offering, called Mission Support, advances the ministry of our church, helping the ELCA nurture Christian community, raise up leaders, serve our neighbors and strive for justice. Most importantly, it\u2019s one way to thank you for your faithful generosity to your congregation, your synod and the churchwide organization \u2015 by showing your offering at work. The stories and resources can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livinglutheran.org\/sofia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LivingLutheran.org\/SOFIA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>January: New year checklist for Portico financial and health benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Is your congregation ready to start the new year strong? There are a handful of steps administrative personnel should take in January to ensure a smooth transition into 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmployerLink<\/a> users, visit Portico\u2019s New Year Checklist to ensure that you are prepared.<\/p>\n<p>January is also the time many of us set health goals. Getting an annual preventive exam, sometimes called a physical, is recommended by health care professionals for everyone but especially for those starting a new exercise program. Remind your employees who have Portico health benefits that preventive exams are covered and that the Portico Care Coordinators by Quantum Health are just a phone call away to answer questions about coverage and tests.<\/p>\n<h3>Risk control technologies<\/h3>\n<p>Every year ELCA congregations are impacted by water- and smoke-related losses to their property that severely impact their ability to conduct their various ministries. See the following for important free sensor and alarm alert technologies from our endorsed insurance partner, Church Mutual, that can help prevent such losses. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/sensors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>IRS issues standard mileage rate for 2023<\/h3>\n<p>The Internal Revenue Service has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. As of Jan. 1, the standard mileage rate for business use of a car, van, pickup truck or panel truck will be 65.5 cents per mile, up 3 cents from the 2022 midyear increase. 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