Budget for Contingencies

After working with several churches recently I found an interesting trend that I wanted to share.  As we were preparing budgets for the upcoming year, we found that most of the churches initial draft contained most of the line items from the previous year with an adjustment for the upcoming year. While this is exactly… Continue reading Budget for Contingencies

IRS Announces New Mileage Reimbursement Rates

Since most people aren’t anxiously waiting news and updates from the IRS, you like many others may have missed the changes the IRS made to the mileage reimbursement rates for 2013. Starting January 1, the IRS has increased the rate of reimbursement by $0.01 for mileage driven for church-related business purposes.  Being aware of this… Continue reading IRS Announces New Mileage Reimbursement Rates

Our Offices Have Moved!

We’re happy to announce that our offices have officially moved to the Metro East! Axess Network now has our entire concept operating out of O’Fallon, Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis, MO.  We’re excited about the opportunities that this creates for us being closer to a larger metropolitan area. For Your Records –… Continue reading Our Offices Have Moved!

Send North America Conference 2012 Recap

I just got back from the Send North America Conference put on by the SBC’s North American Mission Board. It was a great time to meet with 2,000+ other church planters and partners from around the continent. I was amazed at the excitement and momentum that seemed to be present. Here are just a few… Continue reading Send North America Conference 2012 Recap

There’s Freedom in Trust

I recently had a conversation with my business partner.  We were discussing the business and what the next steps might be for us as things progress. In the discussion, he mentioned to me that I needed to be careful that I guard myself so that when I attend my church, I am a worshiper and… Continue reading There’s Freedom in Trust

Where Have We Been?

that’s a great question, things have been so busy for us over the past few months that we have neglected the blog. We still have several projects on the docket, but will be making a conscious effort to get the blog updated and attend to it. Expect some good things from us very soon as… Continue reading Where Have We Been?

Michael Allen – Testimonial

“Axess Network Rocks! Saves us money, provides professional book keeping services…innovative!” Michael Allen, Sr. Pastor Uptown Baptist Church Chicago Send City Coordinator – NAMB

Vance Vyers – Testimonial

“If you have a need for website design, an answering service, bookkeeping or payroll, or other administrative concerns, Axess Network is the answer for you.” Vance Vyers – Pastor Damascus Road Fellowship

Andy Dayton – Testimonial

“Our Website used to be a thorn in my side, but The Church Business Guys (Axess Network) have made our website fun and easy to work with.” Andy Dayton – Pastor Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene

Are you Making a Good First Impression?

I started my career post college as a golf pro. I was the one standing behind the counter at the course taking money, scheduling tee times, etc., etc. Some guys would think that is a great job… I’d beg to differ, but that’s another story. There were quite a few things, however, that I picked… Continue reading Are you Making a Good First Impression?