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: Using Survey Data Effectively

June 7, 2024

We live in a time when data is everywhere. Organizations use surveys and statistics to tell all kinds of stories. Depending on who pulled and culled the data, it can look like charitable giving is up while donations to churches are down - but compared to what? Some reports compare today's giving to …

Is Your Church Ready for the Minimum Salary Increase?

May 3, 2024

When it comes to building a church budget, nothing is as important, sensitive, and even controversial as compensation. And for good reasons, compensation typically consumes the lion's share of the budget, somewhere between 45% and 55% for healthy churches. There is never a shortage of opinions on …

5-Step Plan for Building A Church Budget

April 26, 2024

It's almost May, and for our church, that means it's time to start planning the upcoming fiscal year's budget. In case you are wondering, our fiscal year begins in October and ends in September. That's right; we take five months to prepare the budget fully. Of course, not every church needs that …

Improving Church Operations Through Facility Use Policies

April 12, 2024

We had just hired the Operations Coordinator at our church when a request for a memorial service came in. As I walked her through our processes and procedures, I said, "Everyone should attend at least two memorials a year." Understandably, she gave me an odd look. But I knew she'd see them from a …

Can Your Church Benefit From An ICS (Insured Cash Sweep)?

April 12, 2024

Most people don't recognize that operating a church is every bit as complicated as running any other organization and carries the same amount of weight. For example, all 501(c)(3) organizations must designate a Treasurer or CFO. Even when a team guides the financial direction, the person bearing …

Effectively Sharing Church Financial Information

March 31, 2024

We live in a time when it's easy to take for granted our incredible access to data. It's everywhere, and thanks to the internet and our willingness to have our voices heard through surveys, it's current. For example, in July 2023, Gallup posted their survey results on Americans' faith in major …