Does A Church Need 501(c)(3) Status?

A church is one of the oldest organizational types in the world. The concept of the local Christian church in particular has existed for approximately 2,000 years. Other religions have church histories going back much further than that. In light of that historical context, what does it mean for a church to be a 501(c)(3), and does a church even need that status?

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0:00 Start
0:33 Introduction
0:49 History of Nonprofits in the United States
1:54 Is A Church a Nonprofit?
2:15 What is a Nonprofit?
3:20 Is a Church a 501(c)(3)?
4:42 Should a Church Apply for 501(c)(3) Status?
5:44 Reason #1 Why a Church Should Apply for 501(c)(3) Status
6:04 Reason #2 Why a Church Should Apply for 501(c)(3) Status
6:30 Reason #3 Why a Church Should Apply for 501(c)(3) Status
6:35 Reason #4 Why a Church Should Apply for 501(c)(3) Status
6:51 The Myth of the 508(c)(1)(a) Free Church
8:22 508(c) is NOT a Status of its Own
8:42 Your Church Does NOT Have To Be A 501(c)(3)
10:05 Conclusion