Sunday School How To Manual
This book is dedicated to providing the “handles” needed to carry out the work of building a Sunday School that reaches people for Christ and is an agent of spiritual transformation. related resources
Deep Bench: Discover, Develop and Deploy Leaders Within Your Church
The task of leadership and development is a vital catalyst in reaching the vast harvest set before the church. Jesus himself demonstrates the importance placed on leadership when, after lamenting over the brokenness of the city of Jerusalem, he exhorts his disciples to “pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers […]
8 Characteristics of a Good Children’s Ministry Director
Your congregation and its families play an essential role in the life of your church. As a result, the man or woman who equips them in the ways of the Lord is crucial. So, here are 5 things to look for as you determine the next leader of your children’s ministry. related resources
Tax Preparation Guide
Tax filing and considerations for churches and ministers can be challenging. Guidestone Financial Services, a ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention, understands those challenges and provides resources to help churches and pastors. This book contains the basic information you need to complete your current year’s federal income tax return. It gives special attention to several […]
Ministerial Tax Issues
This brochure explains special tax rules that apply to ministers and churches. Many of the questions and answers are related, so it’s important to read the entire brochure. related resources
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
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 […]