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

Is it Time to Reduce the Church Budget – Again?

August 5, 2022

Since going into full-time ministry in 2006, the last two years had more stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and disappointment than all the other years combined. And I've experienced a church split and a Lead Pastor departure that created enough conflict to require the services of a church consulting …

Church Budget – Digital Donation Fees

July 14, 2022

Like many of you from the Boomer generation, I vividly recall the moment at the end of each service when it was time to pass the offering basket (or plate) down each row of pews at the church I attended as a young follower of Jesus. It was a regular part of the Sunday church experience. After all, a …

Is a Benevolence Fund Part of the Church Budget

July 12, 2022

For many, the current economic downturn is not just a news story or financial setback; it's a harsh reality. Inflation is cutting away at individuals buying power and making it harder to put food on the table, keep the lights on, pump gas in the car, and pay the rent or mortgage. As the Pastor …

Church Budget – Unbudgeted Liabilities

July 8, 2022

Before beginning my full-time ministry career, I spent over 11 years working as a tech support supervisor and software developer in the IT department for a leading golf manufacturer. I am forever thankful for the fantastic people I worked with who taught me how to lead people and projects and …

Should a Church Budget Include Elder Board Expenses?

July 2, 2022

Every church is different. Some are part of a large denomination like Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Assembly of God, Episcopalians, Lutherans, etc. Others are non-denomination and operate without a denomination's structure, backing, or affiliation. And to make it even more complicated when trying …

Sustainability and Church Budget Compensation

July 1, 2022

When my wife and I married back in 1989, one of the ways we demonstrated our new "oneness" was by combining our financial resources and working together to allocate our spending. The truth is, it was challenging; we didn't make much money, didn't know much about budgeting, and lived in Southern …