What if a single conversation could save you $1,500 every year for the rest of your ministry? In this tactical episode, we walk through exactly how to ask your board for a SECA offset: the game-changing compensation adjustment that transforms pastors' tax disadvantage into an advantage.

You'll get word-for-word scripts for:

• Making your initial request
• Handling the top 5 objections (including "we can't afford it")
• Responding gracefully if they say no
• Following up effectively

Plus: Pre-meeting preparation, timing strategies, documentation needs, and what to do if you've opted out of Social Security.

Whether you're dreading this conversation or ready to advocate for yourself, this episode gives you the confidence and language to address pastoral tax inequity at your church.

Resources mentioned:

• Full article: https://www.shepherdswallet.com/blog/2-ways-churches-can-reverse-pastor-tax-disadvantage
• Free Tax Comparison Calculator: shepherdswallet.com/tax-calculator
• Sacred Capital Community: shepherdswallet.com/join

This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized tax or legal advice. Tax laws are complex and individual situations vary. Please consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

Ever felt guilty keeping a receipt from a ministry lunch? Like somehow you're being "too worldly", or taking away from the earnestness of your ministry? You're not alone. Many pastors struggle with the tension between faithful ministry and financial wisdom, often to their family's detriment.

In this episode, we dismantle the false guilt around expense tracking and reveals why proper documentation isn't about greed—it's about honoring the sacred capital flowing through your ministry.

Resources mentioned:

📝 Full Article: https://www.shepherdswallet.com/blog/the-four-bucket-system-for-bivocational-ministers

👥Join the Sacred Capital Community (FREE): http://shepherdswallet.com/join

This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized tax or legal advice. Tax laws are complex and individual situations vary. Please consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.

Every parsonage pastor knows the sinking feeling: "Everyone else is building equity except me."

Today, I'm going to sit with you in that feeling—then show you why it's based on a lie. I've developed a simple strategy just for parsonage pastors that has the potential to build wealth faster than any mortgage ever could—all it takes is a mindset shift!

Resources mentioned:

📝 Full Article:

https://www.shepherdswallet.com/blog/the-phantom-mortgage-build-equity-in-a-parsonage

👥Join the Sacred Capital Community (FREE): ⁠https://shepherdswallet.com/join

This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized tax or legal advice. Tax laws are complex and individual situations vary. Please consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.