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Sustainability and Church Budget Compensation
When my wife and I married back in 1989, one of the ways we demonstrated our new "oneness" was by combining our financial resources and working together to allocate our spending. The truth is, it was challenging; we didn't make much money, didn't know much about budgeting, and lived in Southern …
Making Sense of Church Budget Compensation Percentages
Putting a church budget together is serious business. It is the blueprint that shows the responsible allocation of financial resources. A well-crafted budget demonstrates stewardship, accountability, and how the church accomplishes the church's mission and vision. And one of the most tension-filled …
Church Budget Compensation and Wage Stagnation
Since it's unlikely that anyone on your church staff is in the top 1% of earners, when it comes to compensation, wage stagnation must be a consideration when building a church budget. Wage stagnation is the term that describes little to no growth in employee wages over a period of time. Drew …
Projecting Non-Exempt Employee Compensation for the Upcoming Church Budget
Church budgets are beautiful works of art that reveal the commitment to allocate every dollar donated to accomplish the mission. The budget mosaic includes the mission, vision, goals, and dreams. It also includes math, trends, ongoing operational expenses, supporting ministries, and paying …
Church Budget: Why Compensation Percentage is Only Part of the Staffing Picture
Mr. Lee Daub was my teacher for both fourth and fifth grade. He had a presence that instantly earned my respect. He was quiet, even-tempered, and seemed to know everything. Of course, I was in elementary school, limiting my perspective. One day, as part of a science experiment, he had us make a …
