Manage Finances

No two churches are identical. Staff size, building expenses, ministry programs, and more all play a part in making every church unique. That said, it's crucial to have a well-thought-out financial plan and budget in place to efficiently allocate funds...

Finally! Nonprofit financial oversight is simplified. If you are looking for a way to quickly and efficiently equip your nonprofit board or finance committee members to oversee the financial affairs of your nonprofit organization, look no further. You...

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...

Church leaders are faced with an overwhelming number of questions related to keeping the church safe, legal, and financially sound. Richard Hammar receives thousands of questions every year and shares his answers to 20 of the most widely asked and...

We recently launched a new online tool, ChurchSalary. It is an interactive compensation tool that allows you to generate compensation reports for specific positions in the church. The research efforts that created the data in...

Donors may be unaware of the significant tax deductions they can claim by properly reporting their charitable contributions. That said, you can motivate your members to give more by answering their charitable giving and tax law questions. This...

Church leaders need to know principles of legal giving and receiving to safeguard the coffers, as well as the church's reputation. For instance, if one of your members decides she wants to surprise your pastor with a monetary gift, and she wants to...

Just how do you fit together the many pieces of employee compensation so you're in compliance with government guidelines and your ministry staff is properly cared for? Elaine Sommerville, CPA, who has worked with dozens of churches, guides you through...

“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...

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...

Raising thousands of dollars for a special project is no simple task for churches. Use this guide to determine if it's worth hiring a professional fundraiser, learn about the availability of grants, and discover tips on raising and borrowing money.

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...

Learn how to talk about giving and inspire people to live generously. Discover strategies to cultivate a culture of giving at your church, including how to teach on giving and how to live by example.

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...

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...