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 Budget: Why Compensation Percentage is Only Part of the Staffing Picture

September 1, 2023

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 …

Church Budgeting in 3 Simple Steps

August 28, 2023

I worked for Callaway Golf, one of the world's largest golf manufacturers, during its heyday in the early to mid-90s. It was so exciting to be a part of the explosive growth in the golf industry and how Callaway Golf leveraged the sudden interest in golf into a billion-dollar, world-class company. …

Top 3 Reasons Your Church Needs A Budget

August 28, 2023

One of the most misquoted verses in all of scripture is in Paul's first letter to his protege Timothy. Those unfamiliar with the Bible often say that money is the root of all evil, as though they have memorized a Bible verse. Most Christians know that's not what Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 6:10. …

Does Your Church Need Capital Improvement and Sinking Funds?

August 18, 2023

A group of friends get together, hang out, have fun, and share life. As time goes by, they recognize they are all passionate about their faith in Christ and move from a growing weekly Bible study group to starting a full-blown church. Things will continue to get complicated from that point forward, …

Is Your California Church SB 1343 Compliant?

August 18, 2023

If that headline intrigued you, that means you are most likely a church in California and find it increasingly challenging to keep up with all of the laws and compliance issues coming at small businesses, including churches. After a while, all of the letters and numbers run together, and questions …

A Fresh Look at Why Church Budgets Matter

August 13, 2023

I recently took a Sunday off from the church where I work in Temecula, California, and attended a much larger church in Fontana. I believe it's a wonderfully healthy experience to see how other churches "do" Sunday mornings. If I'm being totally honest, I had a serious case of facility envy. Their …