It's located in a small town.
Are there homes surrounding it?
Yes, but one of the neighbors has a fenced in yard, and the property the church is also fenced in.
Do you have plenty of parking for big parties?
Yes.
Can you 'work' from home and invite people to hear you preach?
Lol. No I'm going to have to change the zoning so it's considered a single family home instead of a church. Although if I keep it zoned as a church I can avoid some taxes...
Be aware the change in zoning and what that will mean to your tax rate.
I'd leave it as a church and create some church related side business if you or your spouse have the time/interest. Rent the unused floor as a wedding chapel or reception hall? Bible Study?
There are videotaped Bible Studies (like Les Feldick) that could be played vs leading a bible study.
Be aware the change in zoning and what that will mean to your tax rate.
I'd leave it as a church and create some church related side business if you or your spouse have the time/interest. Rent the unused floor as a >wedding chapel or reception hall? Bible Study?
There are videotaped Bible Studies (like Les Feldick) that could be played vs leading a bible study.
Now theres an idea, apply for your priesthood and set the place up for part time work for yourself as someone who marries people off. If you felt really crazy and feel God has lead you to become a pastor, definitely do that
I don't think one would have to become a pastor/preacher/priest (unless maybe Catholics) to run a wedding chapel, reception hall or Bible Study. Local pastors would be glad to step in to assist as needed (for a small contribution). Tax wise, I'm not sure about any certificate requirements to verify your position. People buy old churches and create all sorts of secular churches (including church of satan as a non-Christian example) and get tax exempt status. In my area there are a number of old barns that were renovated to become reception halls and they are making money hand over fist, reserved in advance for months. They sub out food and drink support to vendors (along with the liability).
Interesting concept to live tax free as a church zone, you'll need to throw those parties to have proof of a congregation.
Call it a parsonage and claim you're a priest
I could probably take some online classes to become a priest.
Do this and then start a jewtube channel where you do Bible readings with your thoughts and commentary on the reading. Done.
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