Preserving financial integrity in the church
Hard to believe that in churches, more money is stolen than given to missions.
7 big tips for funding your ministry vision this year
What’s the one subject almost no church leader enjoys talking about?
How to host and compensate guest speakers
Money can be an awkward issue for churches and guest speakers.
Increasing number of churches accepting electronic donations
With cash fading in popularity, especially among younger adults, portable card readers and smart phone apps are finding their way into thousands of churches worldwide, according to an Associated Press report. Churches are using the devices to accept donations as increasing numbers of people stop carrying cash. The Church of England says that 16,000 religious sites there have access to portable card readers; in the United States hundreds of churches have installed kiosks where parishioners can swipe a card to donate. “How we pay for things is changing fast, especially for younger churchgoers, who no longer carry cash, and we [...]
8 steps to getting out of debt
It’s impossible to estimate the kind of good the church could do for the world if every believer was financially healthy and spiritually mature in the area of generosity.
Do you desire to be rich?
Is the aspiration to be rich against biblical teaching?
Help your people connect their money with their faith
This is a deep need they have, whether or not they know it.
What it looks like to be too generous
In my line of work, I've met people who were TOO generous. Yes, it’s possible.
2 ways to encourage generosity
Here are the best two ways I know to help people in your congregation become more generous.
Finding the right leaders
Hiring can be a daunting task. How will you take your team to the next level?
The 3 biggest leadership obstacles
How will you handle the challenges? If you don’t make a decision, life will make one for you.
Book review: 6 week money challenge
Resolutions are on the minds of many. Regardless of when you're reading this book, the principles Steve Repak lays out can be applied anytime.
“Facts” about your church and money: take a closer look
Here are six things church leaders often believe are facts.
Your church has more assets than you think (hint: it’s not just about the money…)
Do you know your church’s assets?
Pastors, don’t say these 7 things about money to your church
When pastors talk about money, they have a list of things they commonly say.
Are you saying these 7 important things about money to your church?
Even though I was uncomfortable, I learned this was an important task of pastoral leadership.
7 traits of churches with increasing per-member giving
The important question for congregations to consider is—what is the average giving by each member?
