Great Commission Budgeting
Each individual congregation must accept the responsibility to reach their village, community, town or city with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Every local church must operate as a missional strategy center, releasing and sending Christ followers to advance the Gospel regionally, nationally, and globally to penetrate the darkness to reach the lost in our […]
Church Financial Guidebook
The Church Financial Guidebook assists congregational leaders to exemplify a financial plan of integrity before God and each other. related resources
2021 Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches
This publication is intended to provide a timely, accurate, and authoritative discussion of tax reporting compliance and the impact of recent changes in tax laws. It is not intended as a substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice. related resources
Compensation Planning Guide
As a church, you have a responsibility to take care of those who serve on your staff, while also seeking to be good stewards of your limited financial resources. This workbook can help you achieve that goal. It is designed for use by the person(s) who determines pay arrangements for ministers and church employees. related […]
Q&A About the Minister’s Housing Allowance
The minister’s housing allowance is a very important tax benefit available to ministers. Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code allows “ministers of the gospel” to exclude some or all of their ministerial income designated by their church or church-related employer as a housing allowing from income for federal income tax purposes. Rules and limits […]
How to Avoid a Summer Slump in Giving
In my early years of pastoring, I learned about the “summer slump” in attendance and giving. That is why more than 20 years ago at Cross Church of Northwest Arkansas, we implemented a strategy that was a success with our people. We learned if we cold create consistency in giving during this challenging season, it […]
Financial Checklist: For New Ministers or Those Moving to a New Church
Daily life can be complicated, especially when you are a new minister. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up before you get to the true calling of your ministry. Below is a checklist you can use to help you take care of your financial needs and questions. This checklist is also helpful […]
Church Salary & Sabbatical Report
One of the hardest things for church leadership to determine is compensation: what to pay various staff members. If you don’t have a clue where to start or you’re re-evaluating your church compensation, learn more with our Salary and Sabbatical Report.