Church budgets are beautiful works of art that reveal the commitment to allocate every dollar donated to accomplish the mission. The budget mosaic includes the mission, vision, goals, and dreams. It also includes math, trends, ongoing operational expenses, supporting ministries, and paying …
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Church Budgets Show Faithfulness In The Little Things
Since going into full-time ministry in 2006 as the person primarily charged with the oversight of the finances of our church, it's been my mission to seek the wisdom found in the Bible to shape and direct how our church stewards (manage) the resources entrusted to us. For me, the Bible is so much …
Church Administration: You’re Right – You Can’t Do It All
I don't know about you, but these last few years have been the hardest for me in ministry. I'm not even talking about the political divisiveness of the pandemic years or the aftermath of apathy toward the church. However, both are real and require more prayer, attention, and energy than many in …
How California AB 5 Impacts Childcare Workers and the Church Budget (Part 2)
Part 1 of this two-part post covered the basics of AB 5 and how to understand and apply the ABC Test when determining whether a worker is considered an independent contractor or an employee. Equipped with this essential knowledge that childcare workers are considered employees, not independent …
How California AB 5 Impacts Childcare Workers and the Church Budget (Part 1)
Every year, the list of new bills passed increases the complexity of remaining compliant while operating a small business, but even more so for small to medium-sized churches. Most churches do not have a team of human resources or legal professionals to decipher and apply the seemingly endless …
Strategies to Overcome the Summer Slump: A Guide for Churches
Ah, summertime. The season begs people to go out, have fun, relax, enjoy, take a break, go on vacation, and leave their troubles behind, even if it's just for a little while. With longer days, warmer weather, and kids getting out of school, it's the perfect time to escape somewhere cooler, usually …
