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 …
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Church Budget: Salary Increases
By now, most church leaders know that compensation is typically one of the most significant portions of the budget pie. The typical, healthy church spends somewhere between 45%-55% on compensation costs. For clarity purposes, compensation includes: Sadly, churches and non-profits are often …
Church Budget: A Great Tool, But Horrible Builder
I've never been a skilled carpenter, but I really want to be. I take on a lot of DIY projects around my house, but I often hit points in the project where the job is beyond my skill set. I've even started to purchase better tools like a nail gun, jigsaw, and drill press. There is no doubt in my mind …
A Strategic Way For Churches To Capitalize on Pre-Holiday Giving
Approximately $936 billion (yes, with a "b") was spent in the United States on Christmas gifts in 2022, up almost $47 billion from Christmas 2021. That's a lot of money out there, and the competition for every dollar gets tougher every year. It would be nice to get past Halloween before the stores …
Rebuilding Trust In The Church
In a world increasingly rife with "fake news," scandals, and misappropriations, the commodity of trust becomes increasingly valuable - especially for a church. Trust is a belief that someone or an organization is honest, sound, and doesn't present harm. It invokes feelings of security and confidence …
Church Finance Basics – Reporting to the Board
Before I left my career as an IT professional for a large golf manufacturer to go into full-time vocational ministry, I joined the elder board of my church. Even though I underwent an extensive training program evaluating my fit with the church's theology, biblical qualifications, and structure, I …
