Posts published in “Magnolia Minds”

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Getting back to normal?

September 7, 2021

By Lloyd SweattCorrespondent As I write these thoughts, it has been 55 weeks since our world and our churches have been affected and infected by…

MAGNOLIA MINDS: ‘I have my own religion,’ she said.

MAGNOLIA MINDS: ‘I have my own religion,’ she said.

August 5, 2021

MAGNOLIA MINDS: ‘Is this the end?’

MAGNOLIA MINDS: ‘Is this the end?’

July 13, 2021

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Certainties in an Uncertain World

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Certainties in an Uncertain World

July 1, 2021

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Prepping for Summer with Paul

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Prepping for Summer with Paul

June 3, 2021

GuideStone announces release
of its Ministers’ Tax Guide
GuideStone^® has released its most popular annual publication, the 2025 Ministers’ Tax Guide for 2024 Returns prepared by Richard Hammar, available now for GuideStone members. The tax guide includes tax highlights for 2024 — such as annual contribution limits and standard business mileage rates — along with step-by-step filing instructions for ministers’ personal taxes and comprehensive examples and sample forms. Additionally, GuideStone ministry partners and church administrators have access to the annual Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches.This publication is included in the full tax guide or as a separate electronic copy. GuideStone members can receive both free resources by visiting GuideStone.org or can request a free printed copy of the tax guide by calling 1-888-98-GUIDE (1-888-984-8433) (printed copies are limited). The guide was again written this year by Richard Hammar, a noted CPA, attorney and widely published author who specializes in legal and tax issues for ministers. “Ministers’ taxes have their own unique challenges and opportunities,” said GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck. “The annual tax guide is one more opportunity for us to come alongside our members to help them achieve financial resilience so they can focus on their vital Kingdom calling.”