We keep our members up to date with helpful articles and legislative updates in the CCCC Bulletin, published five times annually.
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Bulletins by Year
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2020 - Issue 1
(Feb 12, 2020) |
Advancing Ministry Together Through Advocacy
Rev. John Pellowe, CEO | Charitable Purposes: Questions to Ask When Discerning New Programs and Activities
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Employee Corrective Action Considerations (Part 1)
Steven Plaum, Human Resource | Family Accommodation Requests & Employer Obligations
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons (February, 2020): Federal Court of Appeal Decision
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Reminder of Ways to Maintain Proper Books and Records (Part 2)
Gwenyth Stadig and Sarah Fitzpatrick, Miller Thomson LLP | The Growing Controversy Over Conversion Therapy
Dr. Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affair |
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2019 - Issue 5
(Oct 31, 2019) |
A Gift That Keeps on Giving: Strategic Planning
Terri Mazik, Executive Projects | Activating the Church on GivingTuesday
Carolyn Innis, Manager, Marketing | Eat Your Greens and Exercise . . . Direction and Control!
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: A Year In Review (November, 2019)
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Reminder of Ways to Maintain Proper Books and Records
Jordyn Allan, Associate, Miller Thomson and Nicole D’Aoust, Partner, Miller Thomson | Welcoming Those with a Past into Christian Community
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification |
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2019 - Issue 4
(Sep 4, 2019) |
Delegating Financial Responsibilities within a Charity
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Exempt No More? The Push to Limit Church Tax Exemptions
Amy Ross, Writing Assistant, Legal Affairs, and Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons (Charity Law News) (September, 2019)
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Prioritizing Policies: Identifying Essential Workplace Rules and Guidelines (Part 3)
Steven Plaum, Manager, Human Resources | Say What? Dos and Don’ts for Charities During the Federal Election (Part 2)
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | The Relationship Between Governance & Fundraising
Terri Mazik, Executive Projects |
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2019 - Issue 3
(Jul 3, 2019) |
Developing Lifestyle Agreements
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What's New in Charity Law and Policy (July, 2019)
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Prioritizing Policies: Identifying Essential Workplace Rules and Guidelines (Part 2)
Steven Plaum, Manager, Human Resources | Say What? Dos and Don’ts for Charities during the Federal Election (Part 1)
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | The Many Benefits of Employee Benefits
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | The Relationship between Marketing and Fundraising
Terri Mazik, Executive Projects |
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2019 - Issue 2
(May 17, 2019) |
Horizons: What's New in Charity Law and Policy (May, 2019)
Deina Warren, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Internal Controls: Practical Guidelines for Protecting Ministry Resources – Part 2
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | Lifestyle Policies and The Christian Charity
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Mobile Giving: What Does Mobile Giving Look Like in Canada?
Terri Mazik, Executive Projects | Prioritizing Policies – Identifying Essential Workplace Rules And Guidelines (Part 1)
Steven Plaum, Manager, Human Resources | The Positives of Donating Publicly Listed Securities (Shares)
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Services |
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2019 - Issue 1
(Mar 21, 2019) |
A Year in Review: Charity Law in 2018
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Honorariums: Paying and Reporting Them Properly
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Internal Controls: Practical Guidelines For Protecting Ministry Resources - Part 1
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | Salary Snapshot: Ministry Compensation Survey Results
Steven Plaum, Manager, Human Resources | The Impact of Charitable Giving Trends: Declines in Giving Behaviour and Increased Giving Online
Terri Mazik, Executive Projects | To Apply or Not To Apply for Canada Summer Jobs Funding
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs |
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2018 - Issue 5
(Nov 26, 2018) |
Gifts of Life Insurance
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What's New in Charity Law and Policy (November 2018)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Prioritizing Health and Safety: Helping Charity Leaders Develop a Health and Safety Mindset
Steven Plaum, Manager, Human Resources | Santa Claus May not Be Real, but the Spirit of Giving Is Alive and Well!
Terri Mazik, Manager, Executive Projects | Time to Change Your Name?
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Will the Changes Ever Stop? Changes in Child Protection within Churches
Melodie Bissell, President of Plan to Protect® |
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2018 - Issue 4
(Oct 5, 2018) |
"Fundraiser" May Not Be In Your Title, But It Is Your Job!
Terri Mazik, Manager, Executive Projects | Claiming the Clergy Residence Deduction: What Clergy and their Employers Need to Know
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What's New in Charity Law and Policy (September, 2018)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Political Activities: Court Strikes Down 10% Limitation
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Reporting Financial Results to a Non-Financial Audience
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification |
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2018 - Issue 3
(Jul 13, 2018) |
Being a Church of Welcome
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | Horizons: What's New in Charity Law and Policy (July 2018)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Staying Out of The Weeds: A Primer on Marijuana for Christian Ministries
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | The Canadian Constitution and Religious Freedom
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Three Tips for Better Performance Reviews
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources |
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2018 - Issue 2
(Apr 13, 2018) |
Christian Collaboration: The Together Way
John Pellowe, CEO | Employment Insurance (EI) Parental Benefits Extended: What Does This Mean for Charities?
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Going Paperless: An Introduction to Digital Document Storage for Charities
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What's New in Charity Law and Policy (April, 2018)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | How Charities Are Using Investment Dollars to Change the World
David O’Leary, Director of Impact Investing at World Vision Canada | Project Management Principles for Successful Projects
James Metcalf, Senior Director of Operations |
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2018 - Issue 1
(Jan 29, 2018) |
Budgeting and Faith: Are They Compatible?
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | Charity Law: The Year in Review (2017)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Generative Governance: Expanding the Realm of Possibility
John Pellowe, CEO | How to Do a Risk Assessment
John Pellowe, CEO | The Supreme Court Hearings on Religious Freedom
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Using ChristianCharityJobs.ca to Find Top Talent
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources |
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Articles |
2017 - Issue 5
(Nov 17, 2017) |
Churches As Land Developers? Look Before You Leap!
C. Yvonne Chenier, Q.C., Legal Counsel, Drache Aptowitzer LLP | Communicating in the Workplace: Generational Differences
Duncan Field, Manager, Research & Executive Projects | Equality and Religious Freedom
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What's New in Charity Law and Policy (November, 2017)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Thanking Donors Makes A Difference
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | To Receipt or Not To Receipt? A Guide for Handling Gifts-In-Kind
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support |
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2017 - Issue 4
(Sep 12, 2017) |
7 Essential Characteristics of Employment Agreements
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | A Busy November at the Supreme Court of Canada
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | A Local Church with A Global Mission: Is Your Church Engaging in Foreign Activities?
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Benevolence: Be Generous and Willing to Share
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance | Mentoring: Engaged Workforce or Missed Opportunity?
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Top Challenges of the Inter-Generational Workplace
Duncan Field, Manager, Research & Executive Projects |
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2017 - Issue 3
(Jul 10, 2017) |
10 Tips for Termination Meetings: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | An Introduction to Disability Management
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Tax Rebates?
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Employee Benefits and Allowances: What’s Taxable?
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (July 2017)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | The Audit Review Committee: Enhancing Financial Oversight and Transparency
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification |
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2017 - Issue 2
(Mar 3, 2017) |
Accountability in Ministry: What’s the Big Deal?
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | Employee or Independent Contractor? A Case Study in Determining the Employment Relationship
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Should Your Ministry Use Performance Improvement Plans?
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | The Burnout Epidemic: Why Self-Care Must Be Part of Your Leadership Strategy
John Pellowe, CEO | The Ins and Outs of Probationary Periods
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Top Ten T3010 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support |
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2017 - Issue 1
(Dec 29, 2016) |
9 Rules to Remember When Issuing Charitable Tax Receipts
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (January, 2017)
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Reimbursing Mileage
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Restricted Funds: Best Practices and Precautions
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Strategic Planning: Where to begin?
John Pellowe, CEO | What’s the Difference Between a Charity and a Non-Profit?
David Johnson, Coordinator, Certification |
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2016 - Issue 5
(Nov 7, 2016) |
Best Practices for Handling Confidential Information
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Board Members Abroad: Considerations for Board Travel Policies
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (November, 2016)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | How to Use CCCC’s Canadian Ministry Compensation Survey
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Job Descriptions for Charity Board Members
David Johnson, Coordinator, Certification | When the Court Intervenes in Church Matters: Alberta’s Court of Appeal Says Former Church Members Can Sue
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs |
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2016 - Issue 4
(Sep 9, 2016) |
7 Tips to Create an Amazing Onboarding Experience
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law & Policy (September, 2016)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | International Structuring for Social Impact
Robert Hayhoe, Miller Thomson LLP | Leaders in Community
John Pellowe, CEO | Pastoral Performance Reviews: Canadian Research and Faith-Infused Best Practices
Heather Card, Doctor of Practical Theology Student, McMaster Divinity College | Protecting Your Charity’s Investments
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Signs of a Healthy Ministry
John Pellowe, CEO |
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2016 - Issue 3
(Jun 28, 2016) |
Debt Policy for Charities
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Developing Multicultural Governance Boards
Dan Sheffield, Director of Global and Intercultural Ministries, The Free Methodist Church in Canada | Donor Advised Funds
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Employee Recognition in the Christian Charity Context
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (July 2016)
Nevena Belovska | Ontario’s New Sexual Violence & Harassment Legislation
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Religious Freedom: Is It a Communal Right?
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs |
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2016 - Issue 2
(Feb 23, 2016) |
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2016 - Issue 1
(Jan 8, 2016) |
7 Things Charities Should Know Before Creating a Facility Rental Policy
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support & Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Charity Law: The Year in Review (2015)
Nevena Belovska, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Human Rights: An Overview for Christian Ministries
Barry W. Bussey, VP Legal Affairs | Top Five Compliance Issues for Charities
Nevena Belovska, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Withholding Tax Requirements for Non-Resident Workers Providing Services in Canada
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance |
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Articles |
2015 - Issue 5
(Oct 23, 2015) |
5 Tips for Writing Ministry Job Descriptions
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | 6 Ways to Prepare for Staff Member Resignations
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Are You Keeping Appropriate Employment Records?
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Charitable Trusts: How Much Discrimination is Too Much?
Nevena Urosevic, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Choosing the Right Church Information Management Solution
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance | “T-Slip” Checklist for Busy Charities
Gilbert Langerak, Manager Member Support |
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2015 - Issue 4
(Aug 19, 2015) |
An Update on Canada’s Immigration Laws for Religious Workers
Vivien Lee and Jeffrey S. Lowe, Lowe and Company | Employment Standards and Christian Ministries
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | HORIZONS: What’s New in Charity Law & Policy (August 2015)
Nevena Urosevic, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | The Annual Filings: What’s Required in Your Province?
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Three Tips to Supercharge Your Online Fundraising
Brady Josephson, Principal, shift | When Do I Need To Hire A Lawyer?
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs |
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2015 - Issue 3
(May 27, 2015) |
Board Development Plans
John Pellowe, CEO, CCCC | Complex Communities: Concepts and Tools for Better Conflict
Darrin Hotte, BA, MDiv, Cert. ConRes., FMC Cert. CFM | Financial Controls in Small Offices
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance, CCCC | Visa Issues Affecting Temporary Religious Workers in Canada
Robert Leong, Stan Leo, and Jeffrey Lowe | Web Conferencing 101 for Charities
Joyce Hsu, Communications Lead, TechSoup Canada |
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2015 - Issue 2
(Mar 6, 2015) |
Accessibility Legislation & Charities
Derek Ross, B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs | Planning for Staff Development
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Respecting Donor Privacy
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs | Space Enough For All
Barry W. Bussey, VP Legal Affairs | Turning Difficult Situations into Productive Conversations
Alan Simpson, BTh., MA (Conflict Management), Cert. ConRes., Alan is Co-Director of Christian Mediat | What are the Ways a Charity May Generate Income?
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs |
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2015 - Issue 1
(Dec 19, 2014) |
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