Clinging to familiarity to stay in our comfort zone can cost us a lot of money. We don’t like change, but it’s important to audit your expenses from time to time to see if you can get a better deal on something or completely eliminate it.
Estate Planning For Pastors: A Comprehensive Checklist
What do you think of when you hear the term “estate planning?” Rich old people? Estates are all of the property that has to be divvied up and kept from taxes when rich people die, right?
Wrong!
In fact, estate planning isn’t just about what happens after you die. It also covers what happens if you become incapacitated or cannot handle your own affairs.
And, it’s not just about money. It’s about who will raise your children and take over your church and whether or not the doctors should pull the plug on you. Estate planning encompasses all of the end-of-life matters, including what you want to happen to everything that is currently in your control.
Secular Jobs For Pastors: Writing A Relevant Resume
Last week we discussed skills that you’ve developed as a pastor that are transferable to the secular marketplace. It was a very popular topic, so today I’m going to take it a step further and look at how to present those skills in a resume that will get you noticed. If you haven’t yet, it would be helpful to go back and read last week’s post before continuing on.