Building a church budget is a time-consuming, complicated, and often thankless job. It's something that every church needs, but many don't feel equipped to do it right. With so many ideas floating around, here are the top five areas that churches need to get right to build an effective …
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5 Essential Questions To Ask When Building A Church Budget
Any time someone is about to experience something new, they are bound to have a list of questions. Asking questions is not a sign of weakness; it's how we learn, grow, and improve. Asking questions demonstrates the humble strength required to acquire wisdom and expertise. Sometimes, when something …
Three Steps To Avoiding Financial Disaster In Your Church
I recently read an article in Christianity Today about the fiscal mismanagement of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. It was so disheartening to read that the Seminary ran an average deficit of $6.67 million annually for almost 20 years, depleting its cash reserves. It's …
Improving Staff Compensation Statistics
As an Executive Pastor of Operations, I read a lot of information regarding church attendance and giving patterns. Needless to say, the reports have put me on a rollercoaster ride since the pandemic. Not only does the data seem contradictory sometimes, it can be downright confusing. One report shows …
The Most Important Question To Ask When Building A Church Budget
If you're reading this post, it's most likely because you are part of the financial team at your church. And when it comes to building a church budget, there are so many good questions to ask. Questions like what is a healthy percentage to spend on compensation, facilities, outreach, or operations? …
Church Budget: 2025 Minimum Wage Increases
Every December, churches everywhere are preparing for the busiest time of the year - Christmas. It's a month-long celebration of Advent (which means arrival), often including children's choirs, cantatas, cheerful decorations, and Christmas Eve services. Church attendance overflows as guests and …
