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- 1. 5 Ways Designated Giving Can Get Your Church in Trouble
- ... use. If someone wants to donate money, for example, to fund underprivileged children in the community, point that person to find another charitable agency whose purpose aligns with the giver's desires. ...
- Created on 01 June 2021
- 2. Why Pastors May Not Be Financially Prepared to Retire: Part 2
- ... . These pastors need as much money coming into their household as possible in order to meet their basic financial needs. I strongly suggest that those who establish the salary for their pastor consider t ...
- Created on 01 April 2021
- 3. Taking Under-Resourced Ministries From Good to Great
- Dr. John Perkins is a civil rights activist focused on reconciliation through the gospel of Jesus Christ. If not for Perkins, the Jackson Leadership Foundation would likely not exist. Perkins connected ...
- Created on 17 March 2021
- 4. How a Budget Protects Your Church
- ... ion to continue their mission and protect their church. Budget for Growth The way we spend our money matters to God. It doesn't matter if it's our personal finances or our ministry's finances; God ...
- Created on 11 February 2021
- 5. Rick Warren: Managing Your Mind for More Effective Ministry
- Your mental health is a critical part of your effectiveness in ministry. But it's easy to think that your problems have more to do with your circumstances—a lack of resources, spiritual apathy in your ...
- Created on 10 February 2021
- 6. 4 Key Safeguards to Make Sure Your Church's Finances Stand Up Under Scrutiny
- Money is one of the most sensitive subjects in the church. It's also one of the most visible. Many churches publish two sets of numbers weekly: worship attendance and giving. There it is, front and center—ho ...
- Created on 28 December 2020
- 7. How to Prepare Now to Avoid Stress in 2021
- One of the best ways for churches and ministries to express their gratitude toward members' faithful giving is by providing donors with donation receipts. Receipts serve as a way for your organization ...
- Created on 16 December 2020
- 8. Does Your Church Practice Safe Fundraising?
- ... ce. The revenue made from selling these meals is tax-exempt income to the church. However, please take note that because the members are receiving something (a meal) in return for the money given, ...
- Created on 02 November 2020
- 9. Why Salary Is No Longer Enough to Attract Candidates for Your Staff
- ... ls and so on for his or her family. The executive pastor receiving very generous benefits will not have to remove salary dollars to pay for these benefits and might even have money to put away for coll ...
- Created on 12 October 2020
- 10. How Your Church Can Compensate You for Your Hard Work in 2020
- Pastors and ministry leaders may be experiencing the most challenging nine months of their careers right now. As churches navigate COVID-19, our pastors have stepped up and served the front lines as they ...
- Created on 30 September 2020
- 11. 8 Ways to Strengthen Your Church Finances During the Pandemic
- ... second offering called the hope offering. We use it to help people in our congregation who are facing an unusual financial need. The church doesn't hear exactly how the money is spent, but they know we ...
- Created on 29 September 2020
- 12. State of the Plate: Church Financial Health Experiences Upward Trend
- A new survey of churches across America reveals a turnaround for church financial health—halting a downward trend in offerings caused by COVID-19. The findings are welcome news for churches as the National ...
- Created on 18 September 2020
- 13. Rick Warren: God's Plans for Your Ministerial Finances
- In ministry, tight personal budgets often come with the territory. When Kay and I first moved from Texas to Southern California in 1979, we came with little money and a big vision. In fact, we didn' ...
- Created on 14 September 2020
- 14. 6 Compensation Factors to Consider When Setting Church Salaries
- Compensation is a contention point for every organization, but this is especially the case for churches. As a small church, it can be hard to know what hires to make, and deciding on a salary for those ...
- Created on 08 September 2020
- 15. 7 Ways Your Church Can Win at Fundraising
- It takes money to do ministry! That means if you are going to be a church planter, you will have to get good at fundraising. Many church planters are bold in vision casting what they believe God wants ...
- Created on 03 September 2020
- 16. How Christian Organizations Can Use EZ Form for 100% Forgiveness of PPP Loans
- This week, the SBA released an EZ PPP Loan Forgiveness Application that is truly easy. Within this form, we clearly see an opportunity for churches and Christian schools who had to lay off staff or had ...
- Created on 23 June 2020
- 17. 5 Ways to Combat a Decrease in Giving
- ... e why raising money is so important. One of the requirements of maintaining tax-exempt status for a charity is to be publicly supported. Therefore, outside of needing funds to operate, nonprofits al ...
- Created on 05 June 2020
- 18. 5 Key Strategies to Engage Donors Right Now
- ... sk appropriately. This is a tricky time to ask for money. While the economy is highly unstable, you have to move forward cautiously with your donors. Understanding where they are in this crisis is key. ...
- Created on 13 May 2020
- 19. Finding Financial Comfort in the Midst of a Pandemic
- ... inable national debt. The provision to waive RMDs this year for retirees will be very helpful; you don't want to withdraw money from your investment account when the market is sharply down. Retirees w ...
- Created on 08 May 2020
- 20. Church Giving Down More Due to COVID-19 Than During Recession, Survey Shows
- Sixty-five percent of churches have seen a decline in giving since mid-March as congregations have halted in-person services due to the coronavirus, according to a new survey. The "State of the Plate" ...
- Created on 22 April 2020
