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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California Churches Brace for Another Minimum Wage Hike

September 16, 2024

Growing up as a teenager in Southern California in the early 1980s was a wonderful time. The world seemed so much more simple back then. Like every other junior in high school, I couldn't wait to get my driver's license and hit the road, but that required buying a car. That meant working odd jobs …

Church Budget Percentage – A Healthy Measuring Stick

September 16, 2024

There has been a lot of discussion in the church world about church budget percentages lately. Questions arise like: Are we paying the staff too much? Do we have too many people on staff? Are we investing enough in local and global outreach? Is the rent or mortgage payment too high for our church …

Four Church Budgeting Lessons from Experience

August 30, 2024

The church facility where I serve is a converted industrial building in Southern California. Specifically, the building is in Temecula, known for its warm and dry climate, with an average yearly rainfall of only 14 inches. But, even in Temecula, roofs that leak can create a lot of havoc, and our …

Church Operations: ERC Update

August 30, 2024

When the Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to his young protege Timothy, I wonder if he knew his words would continue to guide and inspire followers of Jesus almost 2,000 years later. For example, in 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Paul famously wrote, "But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a …

Church Budget Category Basics

August 30, 2024

Our church sets aside time in the service each Sunday to talk about giving. It's more than information on how to give; it's a space to worship God with our tithes and offerings. It provides a pastoral moment to share why we give. A few weeks ago, I thought King David's prayer in 1 Chronicles 29 gave …

How Compliant Is Your California Church?

August 23, 2024

A few weeks ago, a small business owner came over to my house to provide me with a quote to replace some of the single-paned windows for my aging house. After he completed the measurements of all the windows we hoped to replace, he sat down with us to explain the process. During the course of the …