A few years ago, our church decided to put on a 5K fun run as a fundraising event for a charity that provides shoes for the people in Uganda. Not to oversimplify things, but to me, there are two types of people: those who can run more than a few feet and me. But, I was determined to not just …
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What is a Church Budget
My wife and I recently went on a road trip up the entire coast of California. Our trek took us along the famed PCH (Pacific Coast Highway), also known as Highway 1. As we rounded the curves near Big Sur, looking at the Pacific Ocean, I told my wife I felt joy, an emotion not typically experienced …
Is it Time to Reduce the Church Budget – Again?
Since going into full-time ministry in 2006, the last two years had more stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and disappointment than all the other years combined. And I've experienced a church split and a Lead Pastor departure that created enough conflict to require the services of a church consulting …
Church Budget – Digital Donation Fees
Like many of you from the Boomer generation, I vividly recall the moment at the end of each service when it was time to pass the offering basket (or plate) down each row of pews at the church I attended as a young follower of Jesus. It was a regular part of the Sunday church experience. After all, a …
Is a Benevolence Fund Part of the Church Budget
For many, the current economic downturn is not just a news story or financial setback; it's a harsh reality. Inflation is cutting away at individuals buying power and making it harder to put food on the table, keep the lights on, pump gas in the car, and pay the rent or mortgage. As the Pastor …
Church Budget – Unbudgeted Liabilities
Before beginning my full-time ministry career, I spent over 11 years working as a tech support supervisor and software developer in the IT department for a leading golf manufacturer. I am forever thankful for the fantastic people I worked with who taught me how to lead people and projects and …
