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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Top 3 Areas Church Budgets Overspend

July 10, 2023

As churches look at the upcoming fiscal year's budget, it's not uncommon for the budget projection to be flat or down in these uncertain financial times. During inflationary periods, this usually means more dollars spent on operational costs and fewer dollars left to invest in fulfilling the …

Church Budgets Refine The Focus on Vision

July 1, 2023

My wife and I love to hike. In fact, we plan most of our vacations and getaways around finding beautiful hiking areas. Our adventures have taken us to the top of Yosemite Falls and on a journey through the Samuel H. Boardman scenic trail and numerous paths in Bryce Canyon, Zion, Joshua Tree, and …

Church Basics: Emergency Response Plan

July 1, 2023

Last Sunday was like any other Sunday at our church. Our volunteer teams arrived early, setting up the greeting and hospitality areas; the child check-in stations were set up and ready to go, the worship team rehearsed their songs, and we gathered to review the service and pray. As people arrived, …

A Must-Have Church Budget Category

June 24, 2023

Every year, during our monthly staff meeting in May, the leadership team rolls out the plan for building the upcoming budget. For our church, the fiscal year doesn't end until September, but over the years, we learned that crafting a budget takes time. During the kick-off of budget season, it's …

Creating Church Budget Assumptions

June 24, 2023

Do you know the kind of person where everything seems to go their way? I'm not talking about working hard and getting a promotion, working out and getting better at a sport, or getting an education and getting the job you always wanted. I'm talking about the person who is usually the 10th caller on …

Church Staff: Establishing Performance Evaluations

June 17, 2023

Early on in my career, I dreaded the idea of a performance evaluation. Everything about it made me nervous. And despite the fact that I often share my experiences through articles like this one, I am not fond of writing out my accomplishments or reliving my shortcomings, especially for my supervisor …