It wasn't that long ago that trust was something given to specific organizations like a church. People trusted churches with their children, their spiritual development, and, yes, their finances. Sadly, that is no longer the case, not just because we live in ultra-suspicious times. Scandal, …
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Ways the Church Budget Cares For the Staff
The most valuable resource at any church is the human resource. Yet, churches often stop short when budgeting the financial resources for hiring and retaining talented, qualified, high-capacity employees. Churches that want to show genuine care for their staff can do so through appropriate …
Creating Better Church Financial Reports
It seems as though everything is moving quickly down the path of confusion and complexity. For example, a "yes" vote doesn't always mean yes when filling out a ballot for a referendum. If the referendum attempts to overturn a law passed by the legislature, then a yes vote rejects the law's repeal. …
3 Benefits of a Church Budget
A budget is one thing successful businesses have in common. It doesn't matter if it's a large corporation, a small family-owned business, a non-profit, or a church; a budget is the plan that allocates the projected income to accomplish the mission. Not creating a budget is the kind of fiscal …
The Importance of the Church Budget
October is a busy time for church financial personnel. The church is heading into the most productive quarter of the year - October, November, and December. While the ministry teams are busy planning ways to reach new people and connect the church family, the financial teams (paid and volunteer) are …
How Positive Pay Can Help Fight Fraud At Your Church
A recent report that surveyed over 500 treasury practitioners by AFP (The Association of Financial Professionals) provides some sobering news - fraud attempts in 2023 were up 15% over 2022. Even more disheartening, 30% of the organizations victimized by fraud were unsuccessful in recovering their …
