My Dad worked for Titleist Golf for over 25 years and spent much of his time grinding irons for tour pros. He would watch them swing, listen to their feedback, and then make their clubs work perfectly for them. As you can imagine, spending all this time around golf pros, he developed a pretty good …
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Top Three Church Budget Failures
Our church recently met with the vice president of the bank, who holds the note for the church's loan. He's a new VP at the bank and wanted to see our facility and have an opportunity to meet us face-to-face. Since it's been almost five years since the last rate reset, it was the perfect time to …
The Importance of Removing Barriers When Striving for Church Growth
To quote a line from Queen's mega-hit from the late 70s, We Are The Champions, "And bad mistakes. I've made a few." Truthfully, I've made more than a few; I've made a lot. It's one of the reasons why I write so many articles on church budgets and operations - so others can learn from my mistakes, …
Five Church Budget Goals for 2024
I distinctly remember last year, on New Year's Eve, when my wife and I were traveling home from a wonderful getaway, we set some very specific personal goals for the upcoming year. Throughout the year, there were many times when we wanted to deviate from the plan and do something else, but we would …
Church Budget Basics: How to Create A Sinking Fund
Operating a church, especially one with a facility, is becoming increasingly difficult in today's complex economic climate. Many churches are finding that attendance did not return to pre-pandemic levels and, as a result, are experiencing decreased donations. On top of decreased donations lies the …
Is Your California Church Ready for the Minimum Wage Increase on January 1, 2024?
Living in California is filled with perks. The Golden State boasts over 840 miles of coastline with more than 420 public beaches. If you don't like the beach - it's not a problem; about a fourth of California, 25 million acres, is made up of dessert. If that sounds too dry and hot, the mountain …