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.

RSS Reed

Church Budget: Donor Analysis

June 17, 2023

It happens to me every year around this time - I get that far-away stare as I try to process, understand, and then plan the budget based on an overload of data. I've been doing this for so many years that my co-workers are no longer alarmed; it's like an early warning detection for them that budget …

Church Benefits: Insurance

June 9, 2023

There are very few people that get excited talking about their insurance. When my wife and I hang out with our friends and family, it's a topic that simply does not come up. Partly because it's boring and partly because most of us dislike the idea of giving up a portion of our hard-earned money for …

Church Benefits: Retirement

June 9, 2023

Walking on the hot sands of a tropical beach, feeling the breeze at your back as you watch the palm trees sway and hear the crystal clear water crashing as the waves hit the shore. Or maybe it's packing up the essentials into an RV, filling up the tank, trekking across the country, and camping at …

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 …