While not a mystery, it is a universal truth that generating revenue is essential for all organizations to accomplish their mission. During my tenure in the IT department at a leading golf manufacturer, there was a schedule to constantly and strategically introduce new product lines of clubs. In …
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4 Tips to a Thriving Church Budget
Recently my wife and I went to a restaurant for dinner. We don't go out as often as we used to, and I found myself analyzing the situation more than usual. My wife, noticing my far-off gaze, asked what I was thinking about. I told her I counted seven servers, three hosts, four bussers, and I bet …
Church Budgeting and the Christmas Bonus
One of the subplots of the Holiday classic movie Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase, is Clark Griswald waiting for his Christmas bonus. Since a Christmas bonus was something that he had received every year, he assumed this year would be the same and put a deposit down on a swimming pool. …
Church Budget What Ifs
I have a confession to make. Sometimes, when I have spare time, I like to imagine some "what ifs" at our church and project what our budget could look like if people tithed. It's more than just a pondering moment; I actually pull the median household income from our city and then calculate the …
Church Budget: Average Giving Per Person Per Week
Lawrence Peter Berra was a catcher for the Yankees from 1946-1963. He was deceptively fast behind the plate and feared as a batter. After his illustrious playing career ended, Berra became a successful manager for the Yankees and Mets. While Berra was a 15-time All-Star, a three-time American League …
How December Impacts the Church Budget
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration. Even with all the commercialization, twinkling lights, inflatable yard decorations, artificial trees, endless parties, and Hallmark specials, Christmas remains magical for children and adults alike. The Ghosts of Christmases Past For those …
