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 …
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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 …
Off-Season Church Budgeting Practices
As a kid, I remember laying on the yellow-brown shag carpet in our home as my dad and I watched Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Happy Hairston, Gail Goodrich, and Jim McMillian lead the Lakers to victory after victory on the TV. I fell in love with the beauty and athleticism of the game of basketball. …
Top Three Warning Signs of a Poorly Constructed Church Budget
Owning, operating, and maintaining cars is a never-ending and expensive cycle. Purchasing a new vehicle to avoid repair costs is not a great plan because new cars are expensive and a horrible investment, losing up to 60% of their value within the first five years. Accepting and embracing repairs is …
Managing Church Budget Expections: When the Dream is Bigger than the Budget
The Senior Pastor assembled a team to talk about reimagining the form and function of the Worship Center. It was a time when attendance had waned, and the sudden emptiness in the room was draining energy from the services. I recall that at some point in the meeting, adding small tables with six to …
4 Essential Metrics to Build a Church Budget
In the mid-1990s, I accepted the position of running IT support for a world-class golf manufacturer. I was managing people, budgets, systems, and customers for the first time in my career. It was a bit overwhelming, and I made mistakes along the way. During these formative years as a supervisor, I …
