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 Benefits: Paid Time Off (Part II)

June 2, 2023

For those working in ministry, no matter how much we love our calling, taking time off is healthy, allowing your mind, body, and soul to unplug and see things afresh. With burnout rates for pastors around 42%, churches need to provide a comprehensive benefits plan providing personal time off …

Church Benefits: Paid Time Off (Part I)

June 2, 2023

There's a short window between jobs that feels amazing. There is something so liberating about leaving all the worries and stress of the old place behind and the bliss of believing that the next chapter will bring only joy and happiness. I distinctly remember that feeling when I left the corporate …

Church Staff Termination: Performance Issues

May 27, 2023

When I hear a common phrase, I often wonder where it originated. Such is the case for "experience is the best teacher." While many modern writers and speakers frequently use this phrase, its attribution belongs to Julius Ceasar. Like most leaders, I found the truth in this statement the hard way. I …

Church Staff Termination: Budget Cuts

May 27, 2023

Typically when people hear the word perfect, it conjures up positive, ideal, and even flawless notions. But, in 1991, the Massachusetts fishing boat the Andrea Gail found itself caught in an extratropical cyclone - or more commonly known as a nor'easter. Upon hearing of the plight of the ship and …

Church Budget Categories – Student Ministries

May 17, 2023

I remember 1976 for many reasons. It was the bicentennial celebration for the United States, Happy Days ruled TV, the NBA and ABA officially merged, Jimmy Carter was elected President of the United States, and it was also the year I left elementary school and started middle school. What I remember …

Church Budget Categories – Children’s Ministries

May 17, 2023

The Gospels of Matthew (19:13-14) and Luke (18:15-17) document an exchange between Jesus and his disciples about children. The disciples were hindering or rebuking the children brought to Jesus for a blessing, and Jesus made his thoughts clear, "Leave the children alone, and do not forbid them to …