Category: Compliance

Keeping in Compliance with California’s Corporate Records Requirements

Sarah M. Graham February 4, 2025 No Comments

Did you know that every church that operates as a California nonprofit religious organization in California is required by law to keep certain business records in its office and available…

“Robert’s Rules” Procedures for Conducting a Meeting Part 3

Sarah M. Graham July 23, 2024 No Comments

Special Note on Amendments: “Amending a motion (or the bylaws, please refer to the latest CSBC bylaws for the present process), modifies wording of the motion; the motion to amend:…

“Robert’s Rules” Procedures for Conducting a Meeting Part 2

Sarah M. Graham July 16, 2024 No Comments

This week we will discuss MAIN MOTIONS: “Original main motions are motions that bring a substantive question to the convention/meeting for debate and action; these are different from incidental main…

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“Robert’s Rules” Procedures for Conducting a Meeting

Kurt Abel July 9, 2024 No Comments

This is the first installment of a 4-part series written specifically for: “…anyone who is a Messenger to the annual meeting of the California Southern Baptist Convention, the local association,…

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Are You At Risk of Losing Your Tax Exempt Status with Unrelated Business Income?

Sarah M. Graham January 30, 2024 No Comments

Unrelated Business Income Tax – Two Common Examples One of the most confusing compliance issues for churches is Unrelated Business Income Tax (commonly referred to as UBIT). The confusion comes…

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Quickly Confirming Your Church is “Secretary of State” Compliant

Sarah M. Graham January 30, 2024 No Comments

Did you know that there is a website that makes it very easy to confirm whether or not your church is compliant with the California Secretary of State’s reporting requirements?…

Don’t Be THAT Church

Sarah M. Graham January 24, 2023 No Comments

Some mottos have stood the test of time. You know the sayings like “Measure twice, cut once,” or “Always be prepared.” They have endured for good reason; they’ve been tested…

Protect My Church

Sarah M. Graham January 24, 2023 No Comments

Protecting the flock is a major responsibility for all pastors and all churches. HR Bootcamp is one way to protect your church. CSBC is partnering with HR Bootcamp for a…