Is the answer documented in the federal regulations?
2006-08-09 06:55:28 · 11 answers · asked by FoxyBrown 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't see a problem with it. He isn't benefiting any more than any one else there.
As long as they don't promote political issues. Then I have a problem, and so does the IRS as they are going after them.
2006-08-09 07:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's documented in the Federal regulations, however i believe if the congregation choose to honor their pastor is perfectly fine. Pastors get a bad rap a lot of times because of shady ministers. I believe in supporting true men of God who take their positions seriously. They deserve it because they are an important part of our lives. God call them to teach and lead us in the right path and to grow up spiritually to be better Christians. It's not a easy job to have so many lives depending on your guidance. I'm in 100% agreement to use some of the money to show our appreciation for the person must important in our lives besides God. If he is a man after God's on heart! Why not?!!
2006-08-09 14:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by dimples 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Church as a group does not. The individuals that make up the Church are free to spend their money however they wish.
2006-08-09 13:58:57 · answer #3 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would a birthday party for the pastor be the business of the fed?
2006-08-09 13:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the church collected the money for the specific goal of having a party they are breaking no laws.
Why are you so concerned?
2006-08-09 14:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by williamzo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a legitimate expense, just as spending money on the birthday party for a corporate executive is a legitimate deduction.
2006-08-09 14:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you are aware that this info. is not strictly Yankee-----
There is another part of the World on the Internet.
WONDERFUL idea!
Give the Pastor a BIG PARTY--
But
INVITE ALL THE POOR AND NEEDY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
2006-08-09 14:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a good question...i'm going to keep an eye on this question. there probably is regulation but what government is going to come down hard on a church?? it wouldn't be good publicity i guess
2006-08-09 14:01:43 · answer #8 · answered by Lady D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask George W Bush He has been appointed by God to rule our destiny's
2006-08-09 13:58:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my opinion some churches do and some don't for their pastor
2006-08-09 13:59:20 · answer #10 · answered by sugarbabymichele 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋