When you look at your congregation on Sunday morning, it probably looks quite different than it did 10 years or even 5 years ago. The impacts of the pandemic went far beyond a health hazard; it changed the landscape of many facets of society - especially church attendance. One of the emerging trends …

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If you oversee the finances of a church, the one thing you should always expect is the unexpected. And when the unexpected happens, it always costs way more than you think. Like a freak snowstorm in the inland area of Southern California that exposed a compromised roof and caused severe water damage …

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I recently read an article in Christianity Today about the fiscal mismanagement of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. It was so disheartening to read that the Seminary ran an average deficit of $6.67 million annually for almost 20 years, depleting its cash reserves. It's …

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As an Executive Pastor of Operations, I read a lot of information regarding church attendance and giving patterns. Needless to say, the reports have put me on a rollercoaster ride since the pandemic. Not only does the data seem contradictory sometimes, it can be downright confusing. One report shows …

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If you're reading this post, it's most likely because you are part of the financial team at your church. And when it comes to building a church budget, there are so many good questions to ask. Questions like what is a healthy percentage to spend on compensation, facilities, outreach, or operations? …

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During my tenure as the Help Desk manager for a world-leading golf manufacturer, I wanted to know that my team made a difference in accomplishing the company's mission to build demonstrably superior and pleasingly different golf equipment. To that end, I reviewed the best practices of other top-tier …

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