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Are there any IRS restrictions (moral or legal) for a pastor starting a side ministry of his own, for which he has gotten Section 501c3 IRS approval? The pastor does not take a salary from this side ministry, as all money goes for radio time and mailing expenses, etc. He also uses the church's grounds, office, and some administrative help.
Answer: There are several considerations that should be addressed. All employees, including pastors, owe their church employer a duty to devote sufficient ...
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