4 Tips to Streamline Church Financial Processes
Your church’s main focus is its congregation, community, and vision. But the reality of its operations require more than a heartfelt mission and inspiring sermon series – it involves significant planning and oversight, especially regarding financial management. Your church’s financial processes play a key role in maintaining congregant trust and being responsible stewards of your […]
Managing In-Kind Donations: A Guide for Faith-Based Orgs
As a church leader, you likely have some experience with fundraising. Maybe you’ve hosted a silent auction event that brought your congregation together to bid on exciting items and experiences. Or, perhaps you’ve launched online fundraising campaigns that directed donors to show their support via your donation page. Regardless of the fundraising efforts you’ve engaged […]
5 Biblical Lessons Your Children’s Ministry Should Focus On
As children’s ministry leaders, we’re in the unique position to guide kids toward becoming lifelong disciples of Christ. Instilling biblical principles at an early age gives them a head start in understanding God’s Word and the truths that shape our faith. These lessons also serve as the basis for their spiritual compass, which will guide […]
Online Church Fundraising: 5 Best Practices To Follow
Churches like yours depend on donations from congregation members to not only make their operations possible but also grow the church and its impact on the community. Seeing as 63 percent of donors prefer to give online, your church should focus its fundraising efforts there. But in an increasingly digital world, there are many players—from […]
How to Create a Budget for Your Church: 4 Best Practices
As a church leader, you know how important it is for your church to effectively steward its resources. After all, you can only serve the community and engage your congregation if you have the necessary funding for your mission-driven activities! Accounting best practices provide a framework for managing your church’s finances, and one critical element […]
4 Ways to Foster a Culture of Giving In Women’s Ministry
No matter the size, your women’s ministry is a community of sisters in Christ who gather to learn and worship. Whether you aim to instill leadership qualities into your church’s youth or equip believers to minister to others, the culture of your ministry’s community dictates how you’ll put your faith into practice. The Christian church […]