In 2006 when I entered into full-time ministry, one of my goals as the Pastor overseeing finances was to find trends and ways to routinize the budget process. The first step in the process was to create a more accurate budget projection. One of my first epiphanies to creating an accurate budget …
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Generosity Is the Key to More Generosity
Let's start with the obvious, non-profits, like churches, secure the bulk of their financial backing through the generous donations of those who support the mission. Some churches have other revenue sources like pre-schools, daycares, elementary and high schools, and other creative ways to …
Top 3 Ways to Invest Church Budget Resources
Before 2020, I used relatively few sources when researching church giving data. But something happened during the pandemic that changed all of that. Maybe it was all the time I had while isolated at home that I suddenly felt compelled to find as much information about everything as possible. Or, …
Top 3 Areas Church Budgets Overspend
As churches look at the upcoming fiscal year's budget, it's not uncommon for the budget projection to be flat or down in these uncertain financial times. During inflationary periods, this usually means more dollars spent on operational costs and fewer dollars left to invest in fulfilling the …
Church Budgets Refine The Focus on Vision
My wife and I love to hike. In fact, we plan most of our vacations and getaways around finding beautiful hiking areas. Our adventures have taken us to the top of Yosemite Falls and on a journey through the Samuel H. Boardman scenic trail and numerous paths in Bryce Canyon, Zion, Joshua Tree, and …
A Must-Have Church Budget Category
Every year, during our monthly staff meeting in May, the leadership team rolls out the plan for building the upcoming budget. For our church, the fiscal year doesn't end until September, but over the years, we learned that crafting a budget takes time. During the kick-off of budget season, it's …
