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 …
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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 …
Church Budget: Make The Offering Less Weird
I love the Church, not the building, the people. Something beautiful happens when people gather together to worship God, connect and support each other, learn from God's Word, and pursue the Great Commission. At its best, it's a light to a dark world; it was for me. I put my faith in Jesus as my …
3 Post Church Budget Reminders
I am a simple, uncomplicated person. But there's one area in my life where my wife cannot reconcile my behavior - driving. I spent almost 20 years commuting 100 miles a day. After spending all those hours over all those years stuck in traffic, I hate commuting. But I love a good road trip. There is …
Sharing the Church Budget Appropriately
As the final month of the fiscal year wanes, many churches are putting the finishing touches on the budget for the upcoming year. Even though the process likely started months ago, a flurry of activity always happens during those last thirty days. It seems like everyone is waiting until the last …
