Baptists don’t and shouldn’t look first to the government for how to overcome most difficulties. Our commitment to the separation of church and state is rooted in our theology and our history, neither of which is changed by government efforts to provide relief in a
GuideStone's legal team, led by Chief Legal Officer Harold R. Loftin, has created a Q&A document to provide general information on the March 27 stimulus package law and how it relates to churches and ministers.
By Brad Dixon The U.S. Treasury Department began sending economic stimulus payments to most American households this month. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, receive annual income of $3,000 and file a 2007 federal tax return.