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
Knowing When to Outsource Church Accounting Duties Running a financially-sound ministry begins with knowing whether to outsource church accounting duties. Bob Smietana
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. Michael E. Batts
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. Vonna Laue
Financial Trends in Launching Congregations Study looks at how new churches approach funding and facilities. The Barna Group
5 Tips to Increase Giving This Summer Practical ways to encourage donations during these typically slower months. Caitlin Edwards
Some Churches Keep Their Budgets Rolling Navigating unexpected ups and downs with an alternative budget. Michael E. Batts
The Tricky World of Copier Leases and Purchases What a church must consider before buying or leasing. Interview with Vonna Laue by Bobby Ross Jr.
Is Now the Time to Refinance? Interest rates soon may climb—but that's not the only reason to review a church loan. Ruth Moon
Let the Buyer (and Leaser) Beware Six tips to keep your church from getting financially burned by copier costs. Bobby Ross Jr.
Better Reports, Better Results Metrics and dashboards can shape smart financial decisions—here’s how. Interview by Chris Lutes
Planning for Facility Repairs and Ongoing Maintenance Facilities expert says ignoring facility issues can be extremely costly in the long run. Interview by Bobby Ross Jr.
Finance Basics with Vonna How to Monitor Your Church’s Financial Health Three indicators you can check throughout the year. Vonna Laue