A growing, searchable library of clear, faith centered answers to the tax and money questions people in your shoes are actually asking.
The Stewardship Circle is a membership from Salt of the Earth CPA built for pastors, ministries, Christian business owners, and individuals who want to understand the rules in plain language without paying for a full advisory session every time a question comes up. As a member you can submit general questions, and answers are written up and added to the library so the whole circle can learn from them.
The Stewardship Circle is a membership from Salt of the Earth CPA built for pastors, ministries, Christian business owners, and individuals who want to understand the rules in plain language without paying for a full advisory session every time a question comes up. As a member you can submit general questions, and answers are written up and added to the library so the whole circle can learn from them.
How it works
- Ask your question. Once you join, bring any tax or money question, anytime, through the member site.
- We write up an answer. If your question can be answered in a general manner (non-personal advice), we add it to the library for everyone to know the answer.
- The library keeps growing. Search past answers anytime and keep learning from the questions the whole circle is asking.
Important details before you join (FAQ)
We want to be clear and honest about what The Stewardship Circle is, and what it is not, so you know exactly what you are signing up for.
This is a library, not personalized advice.
This member area is for general education and common questions that many people share. We are glad to explain the rules in plain language and add those answers to the library so others can benefit too. When a question requires us to look into your specific facts, weigh options for you, or give a "here is what you should do" recommendation, that moves into personalized advisory work. Those questions deserve our full attention to your situation in one of our advisory engagements.
What the membership does not include.
- Personalized, fact specific advice about your own situation (this is handled in a dedicated advisory session with SOTE CPA)
- Bookkeeping guidance, due to the complexity of rules for each transaction
- Specific IRS notice guidance
This member area is for general education and common questions that many people share. We are glad to explain the rules in plain language and add those answers to the library so others can benefit too. When a question requires us to look into your specific facts, weigh options for you, or give a "here is what you should do" recommendation, that moves into personalized advisory work. Those questions deserve our full attention to your situation in one of our advisory engagements.
What the membership does not include.
- Personalized, fact specific advice about your own situation (this is handled in a dedicated advisory session with SOTE CPA)
- Bookkeeping guidance, due to the complexity of rules for each transaction
- Specific IRS notice guidance
Will I ever get a surprise bill?
No. That is a promise. Your membership cost is what you see. If a question turns out to need work that falls outside the membership, we will tell you that first, before any work begins, and you decide whether to move forward. You will never be charged for additional work without agreeing to it in advance.
Are my questions private?
Yes. Everything stays completely confidential. No one ever sees who asked what, and nothing personal to your situation ever appears in the library.
How quickly will my question be answered?
We add answers to the library thoughtfully rather on a fixed clock. Because the library is a shared, growing resource, the value is in the collection of answers over time, not in an instant reply to any single question. During busy seasons, new answers may take a little longer to post.
Is this the same as having a CPA on retainer?
No. The Stewardship Circle is access to a growing, searchable library of general answers, not personalized advice on demand. It is the place to learn how the rules work in general.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You can manage or cancel your membership anytime from your account.
A note on how to use the library.
The answers in the library are general education based on common questions. They are meant to help you understand your options to make informed decisions, and to follow along as the rest of the client base learns too. They are not formal written opinion, a filing position, or advice you should reply on for your specific transaction.
No. That is a promise. Your membership cost is what you see. If a question turns out to need work that falls outside the membership, we will tell you that first, before any work begins, and you decide whether to move forward. You will never be charged for additional work without agreeing to it in advance.
Are my questions private?
Yes. Everything stays completely confidential. No one ever sees who asked what, and nothing personal to your situation ever appears in the library.
How quickly will my question be answered?
We add answers to the library thoughtfully rather on a fixed clock. Because the library is a shared, growing resource, the value is in the collection of answers over time, not in an instant reply to any single question. During busy seasons, new answers may take a little longer to post.
Is this the same as having a CPA on retainer?
No. The Stewardship Circle is access to a growing, searchable library of general answers, not personalized advice on demand. It is the place to learn how the rules work in general.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You can manage or cancel your membership anytime from your account.
A note on how to use the library.
The answers in the library are general education based on common questions. They are meant to help you understand your options to make informed decisions, and to follow along as the rest of the client base learns too. They are not formal written opinion, a filing position, or advice you should reply on for your specific transaction.
The Stewardship Circle is a general education library based on common questions submitted by members. Membership does not create a formal CPA engagement and does not include personalized advice, tax preparation, filing, bookkeeping, audit support, or representation before any tax authority. Library answers are general and anonymized, for informational and educational purposes only, and should be applied to your specific situation only through a separate engagement. Membership terms, billing, and cancellation are handled through your account.