Budget Reflect the Great Commission?

When asking if your church budget reflects the Great Commission, I am not referring to how much money goes to missions, although that could be a part of it. There’s so much more to the Great Commission than missions. Let’s break down Matthew 28:18-20 and ask ourselves some strategic questions on how it relates to budgeting. . . . Continue reading Budget Reflect the Great Commission?

Praying About Church Finances is the Christ-like Thing to Do

In a previous post we questioned how we are to know how to manage finances, particularly when income and expenses go over or under budget. If we truly want to live out God’s purposes, design, and commands for the Church, we need to know His heart in all matters. We need to take a Christ-like approach to all we do, including financial matters. Prayer is fundamental to that kind of approach. By praying . . . Continue reading Praying About Church Finances is the Christ-like Thing to Do

Church Financial Management & Budgeting Resources

This Church Leaders Practicum has begun to look at church financial management and budgeting through the lens of the basics of our life in Christ. While these posts do provide some practical helps, some of you might be looking for even more detailed resources to help you with the specifics of accounting, budgets, payroll, taxes, etc. For this reason, you will find a list of some helpful resources. . . . Continue reading Church Financial Management & Budgeting Resources

Encourage Integrity in Giving

Church leaders need to maintain integrity in the way they handle finances, the topic of the next post, but also need to encourage people to give with integrity. The Apostle Paul approached this topic with the Corinthian Church. In the first 15 verses of 2 Corinthians 8 we can glean a number of factors that go into giving with integrity. Church leaders should encourage people accordingly both by . . . Continue reading Encourage Integrity in Giving

Managing Finances with Integrity

You want people to give for all the right reasons, with the right heart, with the right objectives, with the right perspective — to give with integrity. Certainly they should be able to expect the same from leadership in the way finances are handled. God does!

How to Manage Finances with Integrity . . . Continue reading Managing Finances with Integrity