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.

How to Measure Your Church’s Financial Health

When looking for a banker for your church, you are also looking for a strategic partner to keep you focused on your church vision.

5 Myths About Ministers’ Taxes

What if you had more control over your tax outcome than you realized? It could mean the difference between owing taxes or receiving a refund.

Leading a Church During Times of Inflation

In any season, the proper stewardship of a church or ministry's finances can make or break that organization. However, during times of economic inflation, your congregation and church can be impacted in unique ways.

What Churches Need to Know About Venmo, Paypal and Cash App Changes

A new tax law went into effect that requires third-party payment processors to report business transactions that meet certain new thresholds to the IRS.

A Powerful Tax Break for Pastors

Understanding how to use the housing allowance can save you thousands of dollars.

3 Tips for Making Your Church’s 2022 Budget

Budgeting can be challenging. So how do you make sure that you prepare your ministry for the best possible start?

Planning Your Church’s First-Year Budget

Financial do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when you’re launching a new church.

Debunking 4 Housing Allowance Myths

The minister's housing allowance is arguably one of the most advantageous benefits available to ministers—while also one of the most confusing. Let's talk about four...