It wasn't that long ago that trust was something given to specific organizations like a church. People trusted churches with their children, their spiritual development, and, yes, their finances. Sadly, that is no longer the case, not just because we live in ultra-suspicious times. Scandal, …

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The most valuable resource at any church is the human resource. Yet, churches often stop short when budgeting the financial resources for hiring and retaining talented, qualified, high-capacity employees. Churches that want to show genuine care for their staff can do so through appropriate …

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It seems as though everything is moving quickly down the path of confusion and complexity. For example, a "yes" vote doesn't always mean yes when filling out a ballot for a referendum. If the referendum attempts to overturn a law passed by the legislature, then a yes vote rejects the law's repeal. …

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A budget is one thing successful businesses have in common. It doesn't matter if it's a large corporation, a small family-owned business, a non-profit, or a church; a budget is the plan that allocates the projected income to accomplish the mission. Not creating a budget is the kind of fiscal …

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October is a busy time for church financial personnel. The church is heading into the most productive quarter of the year - October, November, and December. While the ministry teams are busy planning ways to reach new people and connect the church family, the financial teams (paid and volunteer) are …

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A recent report that surveyed over 500 treasury practitioners by AFP (The Association of Financial Professionals) provides some sobering news - fraud attempts in 2023 were up 15% over 2022. Even more disheartening, 30% of the organizations victimized by fraud were unsuccessful in recovering their …

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