Hey, Fletch: Would We Save Money by Outsourcing Our Church’s Cleaning?
The cost may seem high, but the in-house expenses may surprise you.
Budgets
Knowing When to Outsource Church Accounting Duties
Running a financially-sound ministry begins with knowing whether to outsource church accounting duties.
When Expenses Eclipse Your Church’s Budget
Does your church have a plan for responding to when expenses eclipse the budget? Use this resource to guide those conversations.
Should a Church Own or Rent Vehicles?
Two church leaders weigh in on this question.
Let Financial Ratios Strengthen Your Church Budget
Learn about—and use—the various ratios that financial experts use to strengthen and improve your church budget process.
Financial Trends in Launching Congregations
Study looks at how new churches approach funding and facilities.
5 Tips to Increase Giving This Summer
Practical ways to encourage donations during these typically slower months.
Some Churches Keep Their Budgets Rolling
Navigating unexpected ups and downs with an alternative budget.
Balancing Personnel Costs
Paying the right amounts without breaking the budget.
The Tricky World of Copier Leases and Purchases
What a church must consider before buying or leasing.
Is Now the Time to Refinance?
Interest rates soon may climb—but that's not the only reason to review a church loan.
Let the Buyer (and Leaser) Beware
Six tips to keep your church from getting financially burned by copier costs.
Better Reports, Better Results
Metrics and dashboards can shape smart financial decisions—here’s how.
Planning for Facility Repairs and Ongoing Maintenance
Facilities expert says ignoring facility issues can be extremely costly in the long run.
Finance Basics with Vonna
How to Monitor Your Church’s Financial Health
Three indicators you can check throughout the year.
The QuickBooks Solution
Six tips for getting the most out of this general ledger program.
Renting Versus Buying Your Church’s Facility
What churches should consider before making a costly or permanent decision.
Effective IT on a Church Budget
How to get the most bang for your buck when buying and maintaining computers and other technology.
Q&A: How Do I Get Ministry Leaders and the Board to Engage the Budget Process?
Greater accountability and practical training may enchance and improve your board budgeting process.
Mixed Picture on the State of Church Finances
Fewer small churches report gains compared to larger churches.