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Facing Financial Facts at Church
What are the financial facts in your congregation? For example: What are the trends in giving and expenses? What is the giving pyramid – how many givers do you have at successive giving levels …
![Online Giving: Is it right for your church? [Infographic]](http://global.networldalliance.com/new/images/avatars/10843.png) | Does your church experience a drop-off in tithes and offerings during the summer months when many members go on vacation? What about in the winter when some of your members head south to escape the cold? Have you ever had to cancel Sunday services … |
 | Is it me? Are we just trying to figure out ways to make people believe we're not their grandmother's church anymore? In a quick internet search of five of some of America's largest congregations, I found an amazing array of staff titles that could … |
 | Sermon Illustration: 20 Symptoms of Financial Bondage By Pastor Brian Kluth, author of www.GodIsYourProvider.com and the www.GenerousLife.org 30 & 40 Day devotionals Over the course of my pastoral and financial ministry, I have taught and … |
| The most important mandate for every new driver is, check your engine oil! You can avoid this smart practice, but you place yourself at the extreme risk of total burnout—or worse yet, burn-up! As a consultant (friend, in some cases) over the … |
| In the coming months, news headlines will constantly bombard people with scary news about the impact of the fiscal cliff. God can use this felt need as a spiritual kairos moment and catalyst for churches to teach people God's Word on finances and … |
| By Pastor Brian Kluth, Bestselling Author of 30 & 40 Day Generosity Devotionals and Founder of www.MAXIMUMgenerosity.org Tis the season for tax-deductible giving. Over 150 million Americans are expected to make year-end donations of over $75 … |
| How can you engage more fully in the stewardship process, without overfunctioning or underfunctioning? Remember: the functioning of the leader is more important than any stewardship program. Some programs may be better than others, yet any program … |
| I've been reading The Secret Language of Money, by David Krueger. In the first chapter, Krueger offers a money quiz: 1. My current annual income is $____. 2. In order to insure happiness and contentment financially, with no more money problems and … |
| How do you get more reflective about your experiences with money at church? This is the fifth of a series of posts briefly looking at some basic systems ideas in relation to church and money. Differentiated leadership. Those leaders who make a … |
| How do you get more reflective about your experiences with money at church? This is the fourth of a series of posts briefly looking at some basic systems ideas in relation to church and money. A church system develops over time a certain balance … |
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Church Facilities Management: The Facts
The facts tied to facilities management, cost of ownership, and cost of operation associated with ministry facilities.Type: White PaperSponsored by: Cool Solutions Group -
2010 Large Church Economic Outlook Report: North American Megachurches Are Holding Steady During the "Great Recession"
North America's largest churches are showing a strong sense of resiliency in the midst of a struggling economy. The majority are growing numerically, their budgets and staffing levels have increased …Type: Special ReportSponsored by: Leadership Network -
2012 Large Church Salary Report
An insider's look at the salary trends from 209 "game changer" churches across North America. Most are influential, many on a national scale. The vast majority are also innovation leaders in one or …Type: Special ReportSponsored by: Leadership Network -
2010 Large Church Salary and Benefits Report
Our every-other-year salary survey profiles over 250 large churches (with an average weekend worship attendance of at least 1,000 adults and children) on compensation issues.Type: Special ReportSponsored by: Leadership Network -
Avoiding the Money Conflict
Churches that have embraced a culture of generosity have avoided talking about giving money or other possessions to the church. Learn what some churches have done to successfully navigate the waters …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Leadership Network
| A church's call to love practically | |
 | Dave Stone at the NACC conference: "What if we sent more money to missionaries so they didn't have to come home all the time to raise more support? What if, when the next earthquake or tornado strikes, the leaders of the community called your church … |
| Giving lavishly multiplies your portfolio | |
| Dave Stone's pastor friend started a ledger to record his special gifts ... and also how God gave back to him in incredible ways. (Courtesy of the North American Christian Convention) |
| How the church I pastored survived economic collapse | |
| Bill Easum tells the fascinating story of survival after a third of the church's members declared bankruptcy during the mid-80s oil crash. |
| Struggling churches should get financially strategic | |
| "The worst thing to do is slash your budget," says Bill Easum. "But one thing I've discovered consulting over the years is that nine out of 10 dying churches have too many people in the office." |
| Don't pay off your building ... yet | |
| Are your finances subjugated to your mission, or is your goal to pay off debt? |
| How the economy is affecting churches | |
| Thom Rainer makes observations on how the current downturn is impacting churches, and when it might turn around. |