Giving Remains Strong for Most Churches Despite the Ongoing Pandemic But a third of churches have experienced a decrease in donations. The Editors
On-Demand Webinar Church and Nonprofit Ministry Finance: Planning for the New Normal Discussing how the pandemic has challenged church and nonprofit ministry finance, finding the new normals, and more. Featuring Michael E. Batts, CPA
Most Churches Remain Optimistic About Their Financial Outlook in the Coming Months Still, around a third of all churches express uncertainty or pessimism as they look toward 2021. The Editors
Advantage Member Exclusive Rethinking Your Church’s Budgeting Process for 2021 On-Demand Webinar: Guidance on how church leaders can adjust their current budgeting processes to adapt to changes caused by the pandemic. Featuring Michael E. Batts, CPA
Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Cut Our Budget as We Weather the Effects of the Pandemic? This Q and A will help your church address the budget in the best way to weather the financial strain created by the pandemic. Michael E. Batts
Q&A: Dynamic Cash-Flow Forecasting is Key to Managing Rapid Change Budgeting during a time of rapid change is a matter of ditching the annual budget and doing some dynamic cash-flow forecasting and planning. Michael E. Batts
Q&A: Adopting a New Budget During Extraordinary Times If your fiscal year begins July 1, budgeting during the pandemic presents unique challenges—but there is a way forward. Michael E. Batts
On-Demand Webinar Church Financial Management in Challenging Times CPA Michael E. Batts helps churches navigate financial concerns created by the pandemic in this on-demand webinar. Featuring Michael E. Batts
Are Church Employees Eligible for Unemployment Benefits? Sorting through a complex area of law as churches weigh difficult financial decisions. Matthew Branaugh
Why Using Windows 7 Is a Security Risk Earlier this year, Microsoft ended tech support for it—here’s what your church needs to know if you’re still using it. Jonathan Smith
Reliable Financial Data for Churches Replace assumptions with research and insights you can trust. David P. King and Chris Munn
The Newest Technology Isn’t Always the Best Technology Before your next tech purchase, use these three tips. Nick Nicholaou
Shining a Light on How Churches Spend Money New survey results provide insights on budget trends and decisions nationwide. The Editors
Planning and Advocating for Your Church’s Disaster Budget Setting a church disaster budget is a form of stewardship that ensures ministry continues for the congregation and the community. Jamie Aten
Q&A: Is Our Church’s Overall Budget for Salaries Too High? Excessive compensation is based on individual pay, not on the total amount budgeted for staff. David Fletcher
A Peek Inside How Churches Spend Their Money How churches spend money is a constant question from Church Law & Tax members and non-members, alike. And the answers depend on a variety of factors. Matthew Branaugh
Don’t Be Blindsided by Three “Unexpected Expenses” Planning ahead can keep you from being caught off guard. Karl Vaters
What to Include in a Severance Package Determine what to include in a severance package by establishing your budget and reviewing the
Does Your Church Have a Capital Reserve Account? Setting and building a capital reserve account fund can help your church prepare for inevitable future expenses.
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. David Fletcher