Levi was a Jewish tax collector who had a personal encounter with Jesus that not only changed the trajectory of his life but also countless others through his first-hand account of the life of Jesus. Levi, also known as Matthew, assembled his collection of Jesus' sayings into a letter we know today …
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Church Metrics: Tracking Attendance
Most people will attend church without ever wondering what attendance was like last Sunday. But those who serve in ministry don't have that luxury; it's an essential question. Accurate attendance data provides critical data that impacts almost every facet of the church. When appropriately used, the …
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 …
Church Budget: Responding to an Oversight
I'm a huge advocate of starting the budget early. As a point of reference, our church's fiscal year begins in October and ends in September - we start the budgeting process in May. Why start so early? Experience. Starting the budget process months before the next fiscal year begins ensures everyone …
Church Compliance: Beneficial Ownership Information Report
Most Church Administrators are well aware of new compliance regulations for businesses and churches alike, but sometimes it can be confusing to know if churches are exempt from such requirements. Most churches operate on small budgets and don't have experts or legal professionals to help navigate …
Is Your Church Maximizing December Giving?
Creating the church budget for this upcoming year was more frustrating than usual. It's not because there wasn't a clear vision for the upcoming year or the vision didn't align with the mission. It wasn't because there was insufficient data to create a realistic income forecast based on giving and …
