Church budgets rarely unfold exactly as planned. Giving levels change, expenses shift, ministry opportunities emerge, and unexpected costs can quickly make even the most carefully constructed annual budget feel outdated.
In this free, on-demand webinar, Getting Agile With Your Church Budget, CPA Ken Tan shares practical ways church leaders can build greater flexibility into budgeting and financial decision-making without sacrificing accountability or good stewardship.
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Tan, a Church Law & Tax editorial advisor, explores how churches can think differently about budgeting, reserves, cash flow, capital expenses, and changing ministry priorities.
He also addresses real-world questions church leaders routinely face: Should a church budget to break even or plan for a surplus? How should depreciation and major capital replacements factor into the budget? When should excess contributions be moved into reserves? And when might a church need an external audit?
The conversation also examines the important role communication plays when financial circumstances require leaders to make difficult decisions or adjust established plans.
Whether you’re a pastor, executive pastor, treasurer, finance committee member, or church administrator, this webinar offers practical insights for creating a budget that provides direction without becoming a constraint.
Watch the webinar and learn how to make your church budget more responsive, resilient, and useful throughout the year.
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