Manage Finances

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...

Churches often struggle to determine pay levels for their pastors and staff. And those in ministry aren't always sure how their pay compares. That said, ChurchSalary utilizes about 20,000 data points across 18 positions to offer insights,...

No matter the size of your church, it is important to make sure you are properly compensating your church’s staff. Therefore, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of what makes an effective and government compliant compensation plan. From...

Get an insider's look at the strategies for paying your staff. David Fletcher's Smart Money for Church Salaries covers three pivotal questions pastors and church leaders often ask: "Am I being paid fairly?" "Is our church staff being...

“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...

This download corresponds with the Avoiding Unexpected Surprises with Church Compensation - webinar. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch the webinar.  Access the webinar playback here. Webinar...

As we near the end of 2020, there are important tasks you’ll need to make sure to check off your list. This download is the corresponding presentation slides for the “Tackling the Top Year-End Tasks for 2020” webinar. Download the...

Are you keeping your internal controls in check? This download is the corresponding presentation slides for the "Keeping Internal Controls In Check During a Pandemic" webinar. Download the slides to follow along and take notes while you watch. Webinar...

Many congregations received the PPP loan. What they do next is critical.In this free, one-hour webinar with CPA and tax attorney Ted Batson, a Church Law & Tax advisor at large, church leaders will receive guidance on the types of expenses they can...

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...

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak continues to take major physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial tolls on millions of people worldwide. In the US, efforts to slow the disease’s continued spread has led to bans on public gatherings in many...

Find the Best Ways to Talk about Money How does your congregation feel about money? Do they love thrift or like to take risks? Do they focus on process? Are they competitive? Are they a mixture of any of these? When starting to preach or talk...

Whether it's one staff member or hundreds, churches usually must negotiate wages and benefits. With tight budgets, it is sometimes a struggle to set competitive pay rates and provide benefits to employees. Learn about key aspects of compensation planning...

Churches face complex compensation questions every year, making compensation planning an important task for many reasons. Richard Hammar walks through several key legal and tax elements churches need to consider when planning a pastor's compensation.

Providing receipts for donors and following Internal Revenue Service guidelines are essential to keeping your church financially accountable; it also will help further the generosity of church members and friends. In this downloadable resource, we have...

About 15 percent of all churches have been, are being, or will be victimized by an unscrupulous employee or member. Further, all denominations and churches, regardless of size, are susceptible and have suffered and/or will incur losses. Use this download...