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

Valued Associates when Building a Church Budget

February 19, 2022

January is a busy time for those serving in the church's financial arena. There are several deadlines to hit before the end of the month: donation statements, W-2's, 1099's, 941's, etc. The loan covenant with my church also requires us to submit the annual budget, a list of the officers, and a …

Tools to Create a Church Budget

February 18, 2022

My house was built in 1988. Not quite old enough to designate my tract home as a historic landmark, but it is well on its way. Like everyone else in my neighborhood, we accept renovations as a necessary part of homeownership. A few months ago, my wife and I finally decided to address the issues in …

The Role of the Financial Advisory Team When Crafting a Church Budget

February 11, 2022

We started taking our daughters camping and hiking when they were young. There is something about wandering through nature that speaks to our souls, allowing us to marvel at God's creation. At first, our young girls did not need to bring water or snacks; it would have been a burden they could not …

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 …