Financial Services

Future-Forward Budgeting

Future-forward budgeting forces the tough conversations not driven by personalities or desires but through data-driven decision-making, which comes directly from the numbers.

Who Makes Your Church’s Budget?

Pastors indicate more variety in who is involved in creating their church’s budget. Most say the trustees or church board (77%), the treasurer (69%), the pastor (61%) and a finance or stewardship committee (58%) are involved in creating the budget.

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.

What Churches Need to Know About Fraud and Whistleblower Protection

Setting up whistleblower and fraud prevention policies aids in compliance with federal law and limits potential liability.

Financial Management: Could Your Church Use an Accountability Tune-up?

Overseeing a church's finances is a lot like keeping a car in tune. Here are some tools to keep things running smoothly.

Financial Management: The Church and the Support of Missions

There are various ways for a church to financially support its missionaries. Follow these essential guidelines for responsible financial management

How Can Churches Better Resource Their Mission?

Dave Ramsey: "If leaders practice incredible generosity, their influence will flow down to the people in the pews."

Navigating the Gray Areas of Church Finance

When it comes to church finances, there are countless gray areas. It's a good idea to get advice from an independent group.

Tools for Outreach: Financial Services

These organizations, credit unions and resources will help your church and congregation get their finances in order.