Retail Sales and Merchandise Guidelines (T-Shirts, Books, etc.)
Crosspoint may sell items such as t-shirts, books, and other materials when they support ministry efforts. These activities must remain aligned with our mission and comply with financial and legal requirements.
Key Guidelines
- Merchandise sales must support a ministry, event, or discipleship effort
- Crosspoint is a 501(c)(3) and not a retail business
- Sales should be occasional and not operate as an ongoing business without approval from the accounting team
Approval Requirement
All merchandise sales must be approved in advance by:
- Campus Pastor
- Director of Operations
Sales Tax
- Do not assume tax-exempt status applies to selling goods
- Accounting must be consulted to ensure proper handling of sales tax
Sales tax may apply to merchandise sales.
Handling of Funds
- All payments must go through approved church systems
- No personal payment methods (Venmo, Cash App, etc.)
- All funds must be deposited into church accounts
Inventory Control
- Ministries are responsible for tracking inventory
- Maintain accountability for items purchased, sold, and remaining
Use of Funds
- All proceeds must support ministry operations
- No personal benefit is allowed
Prohibited
- Operating a retail business without approval
- Selling items for personal gain
- Collecting payments outside approved systems
- Ignoring sales tax requirements
Important Note
We are not in the business of selling products—we are in the business of ministry. Merchandise should always support that mission.
Questions or more information
Contact the Accountant at jusmith@crosspoint.church or the Director of Operations at ccate@crosspoint.church