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Administration
The 2010 Ohio District - LCMS Compensation Guidelines are now available. In order to allow each congregation and school to set salaries for their workers based on their local economy, the Guidelines were developed based on starting salaries of your local public school district.
There is more to providing for your workers than just salary. Please spend sufficient time reviewing the Guidelines in their entirety as they address the entire spectrum of Human Resources.
If your congregation is unable to meet these Guidelines, we strongly encourage that a plan be put in place that will meet the Guidelines in three to five years. Please do not put them aside as "impossible." Our Professional Church Workers are a great asset to our congregations and schools and deserve to be compensated in a fair and equitable manner.
 At the Affirmation and Prayer retreat held at Concordia Church in Independence on May 19, Pastor Matthew Garred, Associate Pastor at Our Redeemer Church, Solon, Ohio, offered a list of money saving ideas that congregations might consider to stretch financial resources especially during these difficult economic times.
The IRS has announced new mileage rates for the remainder of 2008.
 For your information - the IRS released the 2009 mileage rates effective January 1, 2009.
The IRS has changed the regulations pertaining to tax-sheltered annuities, tax code 403(b). The new regulations go into effect on January 1, 2009 and basically shift the responsibility for administration and compliance from the worker to the employer. Each employer that allows contributions to a tax-sheltered annuity other than Concordia Retirement Savings Plan (CRSP) must have a 403(b) written plan document in place by January 1, 2009.
Have you ever considered that your churchs' organizational structure may be preventing you from reaching your ministry goals? Policy Governance may be an answer...
To learn more about the model, visit John Carver's web site at www.policygovernance.com.
To see a copy of the Ohio District's Policy Manual, click this OD-LCMS Policies link.
 The LCEF Architectural Handbook is a step by step resource for congregations contemplating building or renovation projects.
Resources and related information contained in the Architectural Handbook are available by contacting David Bowers, Executive Director of the Ohio District - CEF at 800-901-2297 ext. 22 or via email.
 ODLCEF Loan Criteria - basis for congregational borrowing and approval
Congregations interested in making a loan application to the ODLCEF will find convenient loan applications and instructions by utilizing these resources
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