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Honouring Rest: Vacation Pay Essentials for Ministry Leaders

Rest is both a biblical principle and an essential part of employee well-being. This guide helps ministries navigate vacation time and pay with clarity and care. It explains the differences between federal and provincial legislation, outlines how to create a thoughtful HR vacation policy, and highlights the importance of accurate tracking through payroll systems. Examples from churches and missions show how different staff roles can be managed effectively. Whether salaried or hourly, each employee deserves properly tracked and paid vacation. This approach ensures ministries meet legal standards while supporting their teams with the time and resources needed for true rest.

Demystifying Employee Benefits: A Guide for Charities Navigating Taxable and Non-Taxable Perks

Understanding employee benefits is critical for charities aiming to provide meaningful compensation while maintaining tax compliance. This comprehensive guide unpacks which perks are taxable, which are exempt, and how to apply key discernment tools like "economic advantage" and "primary beneficiary." From housing and vehicle use to reimbursements and allowances, the document explains what must be reported, when, and why. It also outlines common deductions available to charity employees, including clergy residence, travel, and home office expenses. With practical examples and CRA-backed clarity, this essential resource empowers employers to confidently navigate Canada’s complex tax rules for employee benefits.

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On-Demand HR Support for Christian Charities

At the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC), we recognize that many ministries do not have an HR professional on staff. Our HR Consulting Program provides trusted, on-demand support tailored to the unique needs of Christian charities and churches. Whether you are developing policies, writing job descriptions, or improving your onboarding process, we are here to help.

This program is available to CCCC members only and is designed to be flexible and accessible. Choose from a variety of consulting packages or purchase a block of hours that you can use for customized support across your organization.

Ready to get started? Explore our consulting packages to find the solution that fits your ministry best.

CCCC Interventions - Did You Know?

Did you know that CCCC has intervened in court and tribunal cases since 1993? And that we've intervened at the Supreme Court of Canada half a dozen times? This is part three in our “Did You Know” series about CCCC interventions, a significant and important part of our advocacy work. Missed parts one and two? Read our March and April Bulletins to find out what intervention is all about.

This month we'll answer: in what kind of cases has CCCC intervened?

CCCC has intervened in a variety of court cases to address different aspects of the law, whether charity law, human rights law, or constitutional freedoms. For example, in the Aga case at the Supreme Court of Canada, the issue was church membership. CCCC intervened to clarify that a donation or tithe does not create a legally binding contract between the donor and the charity. By definition, a gift is given freely, with no expectation of anything in return.

In another membership-related case, Wall, CCCC argued that religious groups should have the freedom to make their own membership decisions on spiritual matters, without interference from the court. Religious freedom was also a central issue in the Trinity Western cases, which focused on whether a Christian university could establish a law school based on its biblically-informed community values.

CCCC consistently intervenes in court cases to protect the rights of faith-based organizations. For instance, CCCC has argued that these organizations should be able to apply religious requirements when hiring staff, that religious schools should be able to teach their faith from a religious perspective rather than a secular one, and that religious groups should have equal access to publicly available rental facilities.

Next Bulletin, we'll look at CCCC’s current interventions. In the meantime, here's a great look at some of our advocacy work from the past, and for a more recent update, check out our Legal Affairs Updates, released each November and June.

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Congratulations to Our Accredited Members!

By demonstrating commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency through compliance with the CCCC Standards of Accountability, Canadian National Christian Foundation and Millar College of the Bible have earned CCCC Accreditation.

Congratulations to the following Accredited Members who recently participated in a scheduled Accredited review and demonstrated their ongoing commitment to CCCC Accreditation standards: Bethany Kids, Mainsprings Pregnancy and Family Support Association, Vision Ministries Canada, and World Vision Canada - Vision Mondiale Canada. We are proud to have you as part of our Accredited Member community!

To find out more about CCCC Accreditation and our Accredited members, visit giveconfidently.ca.

Investing For Churches

A great discussion around the theme of how investments may be good stewardship for churches. Community members share their experiences and resources and what others should be considering before making such investments. Catch up with the conversation and share your experiences on this important topic!

CPP Deficiency After Pastor Retirement

Managing an employee's payroll can be tricky as retirement of that employee approaches. Follow the discussion on how to manage this as well as how to respond to a CRA PIER letter (Pensionable an Insurable Earnings Review). Some good tips, resources and links for bookkeepers and treasurers here.