It's late May, which means a few things are about to happen in Southern California; school is about to end, summer weather is starting to rear its head, and budget season is kicking off at my church. Yes, our fiscal year officially runs October through September, but I have a pre-budget …
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5 Post-Pandemic Church Budget Tips
I was just a kid, but I remember when the first astronauts landed on the moon and how much I wanted to be an astronaut. I was around in the 1970s to see the gas shortage and waiting in line to get gas, but that's okay because there was some fantastic music back then. I recall the rise of the …
How Pay Types Impact a Church Budget
Unlike many large corporations and big businesses, most churches do not have the luxury of a Human Resources expert on staff. But, I believe that Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it." And when it comes to paying people, depending upon the state you …
Top 5 Church Budget Mistakes
Do you know why computers have the option to select Undo (Ctrl-Z)? Why pencils have erasers? And, if you're old-school, why a product to blot out ink from a pen or typewriter called whiteout exist? Because we are not perfect. If you've made a mistake, welcome to the human race. The good news is that …
The Role of the Financial Advisory Team When Crafting a Church Budget
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
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 …
