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 Categories – Outreach

February 4, 2022

When I started posting on church budgets, my primary goal was to help other churches that might benefit from my experience. I really want to share the information that I wished I knew when I started this journey back in 2006. That's why I provide opinions based on my experience and facts, not …

Vision Funds Ministry – Not the Budget

January 29, 2022

In October of 2001, Steve Jobs introduced the world to a small device, with a clickety wheel, that could hold up to 1,000 sounds songs and fit in your pocket - the iPod. At that point in time, Apple's product line consisted of Macintosh computers. Venturing into a new market with an unknown product …

Recognizing Opportunity Costs in a Church Budget

January 28, 2022

My wife and I are entering the empty-nester stage of life, but that doesn't mean our days of parenting are over. The fact that my dad is 86 and still worries about me and gives me advice proves that parenting never really ends. And that's okay because one of the greatest joys in my life is being a …

How to Project Total Compensation for a Church Budget

January 26, 2022

When calculating compensation for the church budget, it is vital to be as accurate as possible. After all, compensation typically makes up between 45%-55% of the entire church budget. That is why when determining compensation for employees, understanding the laws is critically important. Churches …

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze to Change a Church Budget

January 17, 2022

As a software developer for an industry-leading golf manufacturer, I worked on many interesting projects. It did not matter the amount of planning involved before starting the project or the size or scope of the project. At some point, change and enhancement requests came. The changes ranged from …

Checking the Pulse of your Church Budget

January 15, 2022

I love electronic gadgets. What a treat it was this year for me to receive a watch that tracks everything this Christmas. This watch does so much more than tell the time: it monitors my steps, my sleep, my oxygen levels, my heart rate, my location, and even my other devices. It gives me insight into …