Winter is just around the corner, and while most churches are busy planning fall outreach events, and year-end activities, there is something else that deserves attention: preparing your church’s building and property for winter weather. Yes, like it or not, it...
What if? One of your board members owns a plumbing company and recommends tearing out a sewer line. He then immediately provides a bid for the work. Is that a conflict of interest? Maybe… A conflict of interest occurs when a...
Just because the bank says yes doesn’t always mean your church should. Whether it’s purchasing property, expanding a building, replacing a roof, or completing a major renovation, there may come a time when your church considers borrowing money....
Our team runs payroll for dozens of churches all over the country. One of the biggest challenges we deal with at the end of the year is getting them to handle staff bonuses correctly. Churches are often generous when it comes to recognizing the hard...
It’s that time of year again. Churches are beginning to think about their 2027 budgets. Most will start by looking at this year’s budget, adjusting salaries, increasing a few expense categories, looking at expected giving, and hoping everything balances. That’s a good...
You probably walk through a grocery store and pay very little attention to things like whether or not the base of the milk case has been cleaned, or if the air vents have dust caked on them. I cannot. My first job was in a large retail store, cleaning and...
People call the fire department when there is an emergency. We kind of get the same thing. Pastors don’t call us when everything is going great. Leaders generally call when they lose a bookkeeper or because their financial reports are a mess....
Churches are always looking for ways to strengthen their financial position and create sustainable sources of income. What if a cute little house across from your church was for sale at a great price? Interesting question: Can a church purchase a house,...
I spend a lot of time looking at church websites. Often, I need information to understand how YCA can best serve them, but I also like to know as much as I can about the ministries we are engaging with. Can we be real for a few moments? Many of the...
Money can sometimes be an uncomfortable topic in church. Leaders may worry that sharing too much financial information will create questions or confusion. You can probably already think of that one person that is going to grill you about certain expenses! Sharing too...
