Tag: church finances

Budgeting for Upcoming Economic Times

Charitable giving is on the rise in the United States, but churches are receiving a smaller and smaller portion.

New Study: Evangelical Giving Is Down

The proportion who supported neither church nor charity rose from 19% to 31% in the past three years.

Getting Ahead of Giving Fatigue

Beyond the basic costs of renting an apartment, a house or owning a home, there is an ever-present need for more money in one’s household.

Annual Church Budget: A Road Map for the Coming Year

Pray through every line item. We should not expect God to work through the budget unless it gets special attention through prayer.

Your Church Needs Bigger Shoes

The story of Faith Community Church and its SMLLC, Faith Outreach Ventures, showcases the advantages of strategic legal structuring in broadening the influence and efficacy of the church’s mission.

A Looming Challenge Too Large to Ignore

For every older donor who dies, moves to a different state or otherwise leaves a church, how many millennial or Gen Z donors will be required to replace the loss of that donor’s consistent giving?

5 Ways to Protect Your Church From an IRS Audit

When scrutinizing your church's activities, confirming that every ministry and department directly corresponds to the church's core mission is essential.

7 Tax Rules Churches Must Know for Year-End Giving Receipts

For church members to claim a tax deduction, they need bank records or a written donation receipt. Churches must follow specific rules when issuing these receipts.