Leader Care exists to strengthen leaders so they can build strong, healthy churches; Providing relational, spiritual, and practical support for sustainable, Spirit-led ministry .
What is LEADERCARE ?
Building Strong and Healthy Leaders to Build Strong and Healthy Churches.
Leader Care Development exists to strengthen leaders so they can build strong, healthy churches providing relational, spiritual, and practical support for sustainable, Spirit-led ministry .
Relational Health
• Healthy relationships
• Community and connection
• Leader retreats and peer environments
Practical Protection
• Legal risk awareness
• Insurance guidance
• Abuse prevention and best practices
Administrative & Financial Health
• Fiduciary responsibility
• Budgeting and compliance
• Governance; incorporation; constitution, bylaws and legal assistance; and record keeping
Financial Resources
Links
Compensation Planning
A set of resources to help churches create effective compensation plans for ministers and staff
Clergy Financial
Clergy tax preparation and planning, church payroll management, bookkeeping, and audit support.
IRS Obligations for Clergy
Link to IRS webpage that explains that most tax-exempt nonprofits are required to file an annual information return
Minister's Guide for Compensation
Link to a 36‑page resource, designed to help churches and ministers construct and negotiate fair, tax‑aware compensation packages
Benefit Services
A collection of a lesser‑known options for U.S. ministers to handle their taxes.
IRS Obligations for Clergy
Link to how U.S. federal taxes apply to members of the clergy and certain religious workers
Accountable Reimbursable Policies Q & A
A practical resource for churches to legally and effectively manage reimbursements for ministry-related expenses.
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Downloadable tax and financial guides from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Documents
Ministers Compensations Booklet
A comprehensive guide for churches to establish compensation practices for minsters.
Ministers Housing Exclusions
This document clarifies eligibility, tax implications, and procedural requirements for the tax benefit for Minister's Housing
Housing Allowance Worksheet / Church Provided Housing
A Housing Exclusion Worksheet for ministers living in church-owned or church-rented housing.
Ministers Compensation Worksheet
A Minister’s Compensation Worksheet used to outline and compare a minister’s current and projected compensation.
Sample Housing Allowance
This document is a Sample Housing Allowance Declaration for ministers.
Housing Allowance Worksheet / Minister Owned housing
A Housing Exclusion Worksheet for ministers living in personally owned or rented housing.
Church Resources
Links
LA Secretary of State Annual Filing Report Instructions
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Annual Report Filing Instructions page
Google Ad Grants for Non Profits
A program that helps qualifying nonprofit organizations share their mission and attract supporters
Starting a Church : StartCHURCH materials
Company that helps legally start and manage churches and religious nonprofits.
Setting up a Google Business Profile
A free tool that lets businesses create and manage their presence on Google Search
Right Now Media
A Christian streaming platform and discipleship resource.
Parable Accounting
Parable accounting and bookkeeping services
Canva Graphics for Non Profits
Access to Canva’s premium design tools and features.
Starting a Church : Forming a 501c3
Information on forming and managing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
Statute on Weapons in Church & Concealed Carry Permits
Louisiana Revised Statute § 40:1379.3, which governs concealed handgun permits.
ADF Legal Council
legal support, resources, and education to help Gospel-centered churches and ministriesL
Louisiana State Statute on Concealed Carry Permits.
LA State Statute on concealed weapons
Bible Engagement Project
A discipleship initiative created by the Assemblies of God to provide free, Bible‑centered curriculum
Pastoral Resources
Documents
Next Steps Class template
The Next Steps document is a template to help explain the beliefs, mission, and structure of a church.
Foundations & Fundamental Truths
This document is a structured discipleship curriculum designed to ground believers in core Christian doctrine from an Assemblies of God perspective