{"id":764,"date":"2026-03-16T05:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=764"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:22:40","slug":"index-of-the-march-2026-issue-of-administration-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-march-2026-issue-of-administration-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the March 2026 Issue of Administration Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 103 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>Rostered Ministers Gathering 2026<\/h3>\n<p>Registration for the 2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering, happening July 6-9 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, is open! All ELCA deacons, pastors, bishops and candidates approved for call are invited to be \u201cWoven Together\u201d in a time of intentional connection, listening and learning from one another in these challenging times. Engage with dynamic preachers, speakers, presenters, and even a theologian-in-residence and artist-in-residence.<\/p>\n<p>Register soon to get the early bird rate (available through March 31). A limited number of scholarships are available to defray registration costs and other expenses \u2014 learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elca.org\/event\/070626-rostered-ministers-gathering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elca.org\/rmg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Updated 2025 Tax Guides Available Through Portico<\/h3>\n<p>Portico Benefit Services offers updated 2025 tax guides designed to support ELCA ministers and congregations during tax season. These annually updated resources address tax topics unique to ministry and church administration:<br \/>\nClergy Tax Return Preparation Guide by Richard R. Hammar \u2014 a comprehensive guide focused on tax considerations specific to ministers.<br \/>\nFederal Reporting Requirements for Churches \u2014 a practical overview to help congregations understand federal tax-reporting responsibilities.<br \/>\nIndividuals must sign in to their Portico account to access and download the guides via <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.porticobenefits.org\/u\/login\/identifier?state=hKFo2SAySDdRUDZZTDlLZUdwYVBtNFc3RjhUOFhLVzl3OEQ5U6Fur3VuaXZlcnNhbC1sb2dpbqN0aWTZIE0xYmlsWVZCMF9Fc3JhUnF2cGljTkUyQVdHcDMtVUFHo2NpZNkgSkszS3V0U2dZZUFIQ0IxUUVWVWhEQnFOS012QUsxQVY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myPortico<\/a> or the Tax Filing Information tab on <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.porticobenefits.org\/u\/login\/identifier?state=hKFo2SBvbkQtMDYwTDlMUThUMDJBelZBRFJPUXptYjRBY3lxYaFur3VuaXZlcnNhbC1sb2dpbqN0aWTZIHlYckpDUHNNdThTT3JpZXE1UDJvTlRoNzRTOFJ2a19Do2NpZNkgY3VRajc4TUZVVUI1NVZIVHJsWEcwTFllRlNuSWkyWGU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmployerLink<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Common Financial Scams Nonprofits May Face<\/h3>\n<p>Nonprofits must carefully steward the funds entrusted to their care. Unfortunately, there are individuals who may try to take advantage of your organization through fraud, and there are a few specific scams of which nonprofit professionals should be aware. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/resources\/common-financial-scams-nonprofits-may-face\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Handling Church Staff Transitions \u2014 With Grace, Wisdom and Excellence<\/h3>\n<p>When an employee leaves a church, the transition involves critical administrative, relational and spiritual steps to ensure the health of both the departing individual and the congregation. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/03\/Handling-Church-Staff-Transitions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fraud Happened. Now What?<\/h3>\n<p>Many churches expect fraud will never happen to them and are caught off guard when it does. Fundamentally, fraud is a symptom of the fallen human heart, so all churches are exposed to the risk. Even Jesus\u2019 ministry was a victim of fraud (John 12:1-6). Unfortunately, the church has a long history of fraud as evidenced by biblical accounts, two thousand years of church history and headlines in today\u2019s news. Fraud can occur in any church. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/capincrouse.com\/fraud-happened-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 103 of Administration Matters Rostered Ministers Gathering 2026 Registration for the 2026 Rostered Ministers Gathering, happening July 6-9 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, is open! 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