Retail Sales & 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.