Michael E. Batts

“It all starts with mission and purpose.” These opening words by author Mike Batts sum up the proper role of financial administration in the church. Financial administration is a critically important and unique calling. Church Finance: The...

Imagine driving on a highway where no lines separate the lanes, or guardrails to guide you along winding roads with steep edges, and without caution, mile marker, or traffic signs of any kind. Unsettling right? Well, this is the analogy...

Board Member Orientation: The Concise and Complete Guide to Nonprofit Board Service - is a comprehensive handbook written by veteran board member & advisor, Michael E. Batts. He expertly crafted this resource to facilitate the orientation of...

This resource highlights a stand-alone article from the pages of Church Law & Tax Report. In this Feature Report Michael E. Batts, an Editorial Advisor for Church Law & Tax Report and the president and managing principal of Batts Morrison Wales...

Learn the steps to better plan, organize and allocate your organization’s financial resources today with the 12 Steps for Sound Ministry Budgeting, complimentary download. Whether you lead the finances of a church or a nonprofit, certain...

This download corresponds with the ChurchSalary and Church Law & Tax recording: The State of Church Compensation in 2022. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch. Webinar Description: The price and availability of...

 This download corresponds with A Significant Source of Federal Fund for Eligible Churches - Webinar. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch.  Access the webinar playback here.   Webinar...

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and the accompanying “stay-at-home” directives underway in most states, present numerous challenges to churches, particularly with respect to financial management. This webinar with CPA Mike Batts...