Bob Santy

Executive Pastor of Operations at Sunridge Community Church in Temecula, CA, an independent, non-denominational church that is passionate about it's mission of helping people find and follow Jesus.

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Church Operations: The Framework for the Vine

November 3, 2023

Recently, I was traveling through the vineyards of Temecula to officiate a wedding. If you've never traveled through this beautiful part of Southern California, I highly recommend a visit; it's so beautiful. According to the Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association, Temecula has 47 wineries on …

Church Operations: ERC Scam Update

October 30, 2023

In the 1920s, an Italian con artist named Charles Ponzi devised a scam that promised investors a 50 percent profit through his scheme to buy US postage stamps at a discount in one area and sell them at full price in another. Eventually, investors realized they were not getting the promised 50 …

Church Budget: Salary Increases

October 30, 2023

By now, most church leaders know that compensation is typically one of the most significant portions of the budget pie. The typical, healthy church spends somewhere between 45%-55% on compensation costs. For clarity purposes, compensation includes: Sadly, churches and non-profits are often …

Church Budget: A Great Tool, But Horrible Builder

October 21, 2023

I've never been a skilled carpenter, but I really want to be. I take on a lot of DIY projects around my house, but I often hit points in the project where the job is beyond my skill set. I've even started to purchase better tools like a nail gun, jigsaw, and drill press. There is no doubt in my mind …

A Strategic Way For Churches To Capitalize on Pre-Holiday Giving

October 21, 2023

Approximately $936 billion (yes, with a "b") was spent in the United States on Christmas gifts in 2022, up almost $47 billion from Christmas 2021. That's a lot of money out there, and the competition for every dollar gets tougher every year. It would be nice to get past Halloween before the stores …

Rebuilding Trust In The Church

October 14, 2023

In a world increasingly rife with "fake news," scandals, and misappropriations, the commodity of trust becomes increasingly valuable - especially for a church. Trust is a belief that someone or an organization is honest, sound, and doesn't present harm. It invokes feelings of security and confidence …