How are you going to DRIVE-HOME GOD's PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE? Get 
more active at church? ... or at work? ... Start a church? ...  
or a ministry?


CHURCH ACTIVITY

There are books on how to find GOD's purpose.  Once you find 
GOD's purpose for your life, do you become more active in 
church?  There's a difference between a church and the Church.  
A church congregation is led by an individual fulfilling THEIR 
purpose in life.  If that is YOUR purpose in life, then you 
should start your own Church.


JOB ACTIVITY

Can Christians pursue their purpose through a secular job?  In 
some jobs, you can meet new people all the time and nothing is 
wrong with sharing the Gospel with these people.  However, most 
jobs limit Christians to a small pool of fresh contacts.  Most 
employers frown upon on-the-job witnessing. Usually, Christians 
rely almost exclusively on jobs for financial support. When a 
conflict arises between job and purpose, job usually wins.


CHURCH STARTUP

A congregation is the principle element that defines a church.  
According to IRS definitions, a church is a group of members 
meeting regularly with a religious purpose. Most church members 
expect tax deductions for their contributions.  Unless you have 
a ready-made congregation, this may not be an option.


MINISTRY STARTUP

A purpose in life is centered around talents or gifts GOD 
provides.  A Christian can use their talents or gifts in their 
local church or start their own Christian ministry.  Which 
option do you think is more likely to provide a productive and 
fulfilling life?  All talents and gifts can be adapted to a 
Christian ministry.  Starting your own Christian ministry can 
have some obstacles, and they can all be overcome.


NEW STRATEGIES

If you're not starting a church, you don't need a congregation 
meeting on a regular basis. Though you don't need members, you 
do need financial support. The following is a member-free 
strategy to start your own Christian ministry and drive-home 
your GOD-given Life's Purpose!


MICROFOUNDATION(TM)

Create a nonoperating private foundation.  You don't need to be 
rich to start your own private foundation.  I've funded new 
private foundations for less than $200.00 in cash.  I've coined a
word for Christian nonoperating private foundations, I call them 
Microfoundations(TM).  Unlike a church, a Microfoundation(TM) 
doesn't need public support.  This is why Microfoundations(TM) 
don't need congregations or regular meetings. All you need is 
a religious purpose and an IRS application for a letter of 
recognition. Some states also require recognition for state 
tax exemption.


DONOR BASE

While your Microfoundations(TM) letter of recognition is 
pending, you can solicit contributions. (Check for local/state 
rules on solicitations.) Contributions are retroactively tax 
deductible up to 15 months back to the date of organization. 
Microfoundations(TM) can have as few or as many donors as 
necessary, no minimums or maximums.  You can personally 
contribute as much as you desire. Each individual's tax 
deductible contributions are limited to 30% of their adjusted 
gross income.


FOUNDATION INCOME

One of the great things about private foundations is they're 
generally operated on income received from investment income 
(endowment).  Start investing your foundation contributions and 
build up an endowment.  In addition to investment income, there 
are certain types of business income, like royalties and real 
property rents that are allowed giving your foundation even 
more tax free income.


MINIFOUNDATION(TM)

Microfoundations(TM) (nonoperating private foundations) can't 
distribute funds directly to individuals in pursuit of tax 
exempt purposes. Operating private foundations can.  If you 
want to be an employee of your foundation, first convert your 
Microfoundation(TM)to an operating foundation.  I've also coined 
a word for Christian operating private foundations, I call them 
Minifoundations(TM). While building a Microfoundation(TM)donor 
base and/or endowment, develop an operating foundation budget 
and plan.  Submit the IRS application for reclassification of 
your Microfoundation(TM)to a Minifoundation(TM).


MOORING IN SAFE HARBORS

Private foundations are private as opposed to public charities, 
so IRS rules are stringent with penalties for violations.  Start 
out with a Microfoundation(TM)using safe harbors that keep you 
out of trouble until you get a grasp of the rules. Convert your 
Microfoundation(TM)as soon as you develop a plan and a budget 
necessary for operating foundation classification.  Finally, 
after you acquire the donor base or endowment sufficient for 
financial support, employ yourself in your Minifoundation(TM).


NONOPERATING FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTIONS

Microfoundations(TM)can't make direct distributions to 
individuals so they make qualifying distributions(a small 
percentage of income)to public charities or operating 
foundations. You contribute normal tithes and offerings to 
your Microfoundation(TM)(tax deductible). Your 
Microfoundation(TM) can make a qualifying distribution to 
your church or favorite ministry.  Churches are publicly 
supported tax exempt organizations.


OPERATING FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTIONS

Minifoundations(TM)(operating foundations) make contributions 
directly to individuals for performance of the foundation's tax 
exempt purpose. Reasonable and necessary salaries and benefits 
for staff are allowed as qualifying distributions.  Like 
nonoperating foundations, they can also make qualifying 
distributions to other tax exempt entities.