Many pastors erroneously believe that because churches are tax-exempt, pastors are too. They are wrong, pastors must pay taxes too. Some innocently believe that they are 1099 employees and should not receive a W-2 like other church staff; they are…
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NELA Black voters weighing U.S. Senate options
As November approaches, Black voters across Northeast Louisiana face a critical decision for the U.S. Senate—one that presents two distinct, compelling options and requires a careful calculation of community interest, political leverage, and long-term representation. Option 1: Supporting Principle and…
Technology should not replace spirituality
In the fast-paced rhythm of modern ministry, technology has undeniably streamlined our workflows. With a few clicks, sites like SermonCentral.com, SermonIdeas.com, and SermonSearch.com offer a wealth of outlines, illustrations, and quick concepts to the busy pastor. There is no shame…
Meta’s $50 billion investment also comes with “walkaway” concerns
Meta’s breathtaking announcement that it will scale up its Richland Parish data center into a $50 billion AI powerhouse, means our region suddenly finds itself at the absolute epicenter of the global technology race. Tax revenues are up in Richland…
Don’t be intimidated by talented people
One of the most liberating realizations a leader can have is this: you do not need to be the most talented person in the church. Yet, many pastors are jealous of people more talented than themselves, so they are never…
Scores reveal hard truths behind misleading school letter grades
Each year, some of our local high schools receive deceptive letter grades that hide poor performance of students. Politicians brag about success, and students stick their chests out, without realizing that there is a performance problem beneath the letter grade…
Louisiana’s next U.S. Senator will be a DEI choice
Following the June runoffs, Louisiana’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race is officially locked in. Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Democratic Tensas Parish farmer Jamie Davis will face off this November to fill the seat vacated by Bill Cassidy. On the campaign…