The Pastors House: The Invaluable Housing Allowance - Paperback

by Janet V. Kennedy-Jacobs (Author), Pastor Calvin McKinney (Commentaries by), Joseph Powers Ea (Commentaries by)

The purpose of The Pastor's House manual is to advise and assist clergy to take advantage of the great housing allowance provision which could be considered one of the biggest tax-saving benefits in the tax code for pastoring clergy up through retirement. The savings and benefits can be phenomenal! Ms. Kennedy-Jacobs is registered with the USA Patent and Trademark Office as "The Church Business Consultant" designated to provide print publications, namely books and manuals in the field of compliance with federal regulations for clergy and churches. Reg No.:6 285 0203, Registered March 2, 2021, Trademark Supplemental Register, Ser. No. 88-689,271. www.thepastorshouse.com I felt the manual was insightful and informational, particularly the integration of the housing allowance and retirement. I believe this publication will be beneficial to all clergy regardless of church size. Rev. Dr. Dyheim T. Watson, Sr. Pastor First Nazarene Baptist Church, Camden, NJ The Pastor's House focuses on benefits available through the housing allowance and is a fundamental tool for every pastor. Janet's years of experience have been distilled into an indispensable resource for seasoned pastors, as well as pastors just beginning their ministry. Joseph Powers, EA, Powers Tax Service, Marlton, NJ Janet V. Kennedy-Jacobs has been my personal tax preparer and church financial consultant for more than half my pastoral ministry of 50 years at the Calvary Baptist Church of North Jersey at Garfield. She has served pastors and churches throughout New Jersey and the United States per my leadership as President of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey and as General Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Her work has been of great benefit to pastors grappling with tax issues, retirement plans, compensation packages and financial concerns in general. This prepared booklet titled, "The Pastor's House" will serve not only new pastors, but pastors of active tenures and those of us contemplating retirement. Rev. Dr. Calvin McKinney, Garfield, NJ