1+ week, 2+ day ago (331+ words) "Many pastors simply haven't been taught how their pay and taxes work," said Ray R. Harris, Founder of RevPropeller. "Our goal is to give them a roadmap to understanding these systems so they can lead from a place of financial peace and stewardship." Filling a Critical Gap in Clergy Financial Understanding Many'pastors'are treated as employees for tax purposes, even though clergy are legally classified as self-employed'an error that often leads to overpayment of taxes and missed opportunities to maximize their retirement and leverage the minister's housing allowance effectively. "We're not offering a product; we're offering understanding," Harris explained. "Once pastors know how to interpret their compensation properly, they can make informed, faithful decisions that support their family and ministry." With more than 350,000 pastors across the United States, the need for clergy-specific financial education is immense. RevPropeller estimates that millions of dollars…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago (271+ words) This record-setting year included over 95,000 grants to 11,500 nonprofit organizations, supporting a wide range of causes including education, health, human services, and Jewish communal life. "We know how committed our Fundholders are to giving back, so surpassing $1 billion in grants was not a surprise, but it is meaningful to have this milestone two years in a row," said Rachel Schnoll, CEO of JCF. "Their continued generosity reflects a sustained commitment to philanthropy, even in the face of global and economic uncertainty." Donor Advised Funds: A Tool for Stability and Impact JCF's donor advised funds continue to serve as a reliable and flexible tool for charitable giving, especially in times of crisis. In FY 2025, Fundholders responded swiftly to emergencies ranging from wildfires in California to hurricanes in the Southeast. "A donor advised fund can function like a philanthropic emergency fund," Schnoll explained....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (385+ words) Colorado Springs, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - November 10, 2025) - Compassion International, a leading child development organization, is joining with partner YouVersion to celebrate what God is doing around the world, through the enduring power and necessity of scripture by offering a new 30-day prayer plan in conjunction with Global Bible Month this November. More than 2.2 million people have already committed to taking the challenge. Compassion's 30-Day prayer plan is called "A Call to Care for the World's Most Vulnerable." It focuses on key issues children and communities in poverty face and is a global call to remember that God loves and fights on behalf of those in need. Those who pray will be part of a movement that is releasing blessing toward these kids. If 10,000 people pray for five minutes a day toward these issues, that's close to three years' worth of prayer…...