Expense Allowance vs. Accountable Reimbursement Plan
by Stated Clerk Randy Moody The method a church provides professional expenses for clergy and staff makes a difference to the Internal Revenue Service. Peace River Presbytery requires that […]
Minister and Church IRS Filing Requirements
by Stated Clerk Randy Moody Minister tax filing requirements can be confusing and difficult to understand. Unfortunately, not all accountants understand clergy tax requirements either! I know a teaching […]
Gratitude as a Spiritual Discipline
by General Presbyter Melana Scruggs Two weeks ago, I led a contemplative service at Pine Shores on Psalm 145. The psalms of praise are a wonderful way to begin […]
Celebrations of Life
by General Presbyter Melana Scruggs On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, The Community Church in Babcock Ranch, a joint ELCA/PCUSA congregation, broke ground on the first church building in the […]
October 2025 Stated Meeting
by Stated Clerk Randy Moody The October Stated Meeting of Peace River Presbytery, which also serves as the Annual Meeting of the Corporation, was at Estero Community Church on […]
Letter from Burnt Store
The following is a letter from Burnt Store Presbyterian Church to First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville, Texas. First Presbyterian was hit hard by the floods this summer. Burnt Store’s response […]
Risk and Call
by General Presbyter Melana Scruggs This summer Terri Jo Crego at Bee Ridge has been doing a sermon series using board games as a metaphor for our spiritual journey. […]
