Podcasts about church finances

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Today we continue our series on Faithful Finances by looking at the budget of Milford Hills UMC. It is within that budget that God transforms gifts and tithes into an offering to the world through our mission and ministries. Church Finances are complicated though, and so Pastor Jim attempts to shed some light on why things look the way they do. We also start praying about our Estimate of Giving Cards for 2025, which will be turned in next Sunday during worship. Join us at 10:00 am in person (1630 Statesville Blvd in Salisbury, NC) or online this Sunday. Thank you again for worshipping with us. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website at milfordhillsumc.org. If you would like to support Milford Hills UMC in our mission to Love, Serve, and Live as Christ, please go to milfordhillsumc.org/give and support our congregation through our Tithe.ly app. 

Serving with Integrity: The Realities of Church Leadership and Modest Salaries ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Light Truth Letter Podcast 00:02:23 - Church Finances and Critics' Perspectives 00:04:53 - Volunteerism in Church Leadership Roles 00:07:13 - Wealth and Leadership in the Church 00:09:34 - Critics' Views on Church Leaders' Salaries 00:11:57 - Supporting Ward Radio and Community Engagement ⚡Make it a Trillion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wardradio/support

In this episode of Ministry Moments, Dr. Bob Gray Sr. talks about Managing Church Finances. He shares practical advice and biblical principles to help pastors and church leaders handle church funds wisely and transparently. Learn tips on budgeting, stewardship, and maintaining financial integrity to support the growth and mission of your ministry.

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In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle, President of Stadia, discusses the delicate balance between faith and financial wisdom with COO Matt Murphy. They explore the challenges and strategies involved in managing church finances, highlighting the importance of having a plan, understanding the risks of poor stewardship, and the necessity of wise investing. They also emphasize the pitfalls of financial management in church settings, such as over-saving or reckless spending. The episode provides valuable insights for church leaders on navigating finances with faith and prudence. Key topics include the parable of talents and building on solid foundations as illustrated in Matthew 7.' [00:01:20] - Faith in Finances: Matt discusses how faith influences financial decisions in church planting. [00:03:14] - Financial Foolishness: Exploring what constitutes financial foolishness. [00:04:13] - Pitfalls of Financial Management: Discussion on the balance between faith and practical financial stewardship. [00:06:06] - Biblical Insights on Finances: Examples from the book of Matthew on managing resources. [00:08:27] - Leadership and Financial Oversight: The role of vision and strategic budgeting in church finances. [00:10:51] - Vision and Financial Challenges: How shifting visions can complicate financial planning. [00:15:28] - Reserve Funds and Budgeting: Strategies for maintaining financial health and planning for the future. [00:21:28] - Importance of Business Acumen in Boards: The balance of faith and business expertise in governance. [00:24:27] - Gratitude in Finance: The importance of thanking and acknowledging donors.

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Join us for a compelling Easter episode where faith meets skepticism, featuring Pastor Phil and co-host Daniel, a non-believer.

In this episode, Bill Hendricks, John Reece, and George Hillman discuss how leaders in the church can be better prepared to steward their finances.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Everybody's got a story. Listen now as Jeff Bucknam talks with Jeff Lucido of the Finance Committee and Jeff Sharda, Lead Pastor of Finance and Operations of Harvest Bible Chapel. “Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel. Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford Host: Pastor Jeff Bucknam Guests: Jeff Lucido, Pastor Jeff Sharda Sound design, mixing, and editing: Wesley Cassford Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Sherri Smith Producer: Sherri Smith

This episode is a study from the book of 2 Corinthians, with Pastor David Rosales of Calvary Chapel Chino Valley. This message was taught on June 21st, 2020. Support us by checking out our other social media platforms! Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CCChinoValley⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.calvaryccv.org⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelChinoValley⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/calvaryccv⁠

We are living in an era called "The Great Dechurching" of America. Millions are leaving churches each year, for various reasons which we've covered in previous episodes. Since attendance has been inextricably linked to income for most churches, it's not a stretch to see how "The Great Dechurching" of America will inevitably lead to "The Great Defunding" of the church. The math is simple: Declining attendance + declining giving + rising expenses due to inflation = an unsustainable situation for many churches. Probably even yours. And maybe you're wondering...In the midst of all this uncertainty...Is there anything pastors can do to revitalize your church's finances and future-proof your own personal income? I believe the answer to that question is Yes! And in this episode of The More Than a Pastor Show, we'll explore strategies to help pastors grow your income and secure your financial future - both inside and outside the church.Links for Today's ShowBlog Post for this Episode: https://www.morethanapastor.com/blog/from-crisis-to-sustainability-revitalizing-church-finances-in-the-great-dechurching-eraWatch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d1g-Rp7tLDEFree PDF: How to Know if Starting a Business is Right for YouWant to Support the Show? Buy Me a Coffee

Talking about money in the church is tough! On this week's episode, Eric brings Jeff some great questions submitted by our faithful listeners, on the topic of money, church giving, ministry budgets, and even the rising costs of church events! Check out www.buildmomentum.org to learn more about our organization and how we seek to partner with local churches in order to equip today's young Christian leaders for tomorrow's opportunities. Submit your questions via email to info@buildmomentum.org.  Follow Momentum Ministry Partners on: Instagram: @MomentumMinistryPartners Facebook:  @MomentumMinistryPartners YouTube: @MomentumMinistryPartners Subscribe and be sure to leave us your rating & review!

In the last few years the finances of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been in the media spotlight—and not always in positive ways. It's no secret that the Church today has amassed an impressive financial reserve to ensure the accomplishment of its purposes. But it was not always so. There have been some narrow straits through which the Church has had to pass to get to where it is financially today. It is quite compelling history actually—which is why we wanted to dedicate a whole series to exploring this fascinating and important topic.   In this episode of Church History Matters, Casey and Scott go back to the beginning of Church finances to explore the undergirding principles in the original revelations that have gotten us to where we are today. And among them all there is one particular principle that looms larger and is more responsible for the Church's financial success than any of the others, and that is consecration—a law shrouded with some degree of mystery and confusion in the minds of many. So, we want to at least begin dissecting what it is and what it isn't in this episode. For show notes and transcript for this and other episodes go to https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/church-history-matters-podcast/   

Recording Date: 2023-11-08 Speaker: JB Bond, Th.M (Senior Pastor)

A new MP3 sermon from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Church Finances Subtitle: E3 Pastors Conference 2023 Speaker: Dana Wothe Broadcaster: Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary Event: Conference Date: 10/19/2023 Length: 53 min.

Does this sound familiar? You've been told that in order to experience a deeper sense of fulfillment in your Christian faith or to receive God's blessings, you need to give a small portion of your income. But let's be honest, that action alone isn't bringing the results you're seeking without understanding the whys behind it.  It's time to break free from the ineffective actions and discover the transformative power of radical generosity in God's Kingdom.  Generosity in God's Kingdom is not measured in dollars but by your heart!  In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the transformative power of radical generosity and deepen your understanding of how it can impact your Christian faith. Learn the importance of giving 10% and how it can bring joy and fulfillment to your life. Explore the relationship between money and happiness and uncover how changing your mindset towards generosity can lead to greater contentment. Understand how your generous giving can create a positive ripple effect in your communities and make a lasting impact on those in need. Gain insights into the importance of transparency in church finances and how it can strengthen trust and foster a culture of generosity among believers. Connect with us! Join our Group on Facebook with the podcast community https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast/ Email questions or show topic ideas to discerningdad@outlook.com Be sure to connect with the hosts!  For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewsbarker/ For more information on Tim Ferrara: Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad Check out his website!  https://discerning-dad.com/ The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:28 - Personal Updates 00:04:27 - Talking About Money 00:06:27 - Money in the New Covenant 00:07:21 - Personal Experience with Giving 00:12:11 - The Principle of Radical Generosity 00:13:45 - The Danger of Comfortable Giving 00:15:08 - Lay Up Treasures in Heaven 00:17:35 - The Deceitfulness of Riches 00:19:19 - The Power of Generosity 00:25:14 - The Concept of Giving 00:25:40 - Faithfulness in Giving 00:27:04 - God's Provision 00:29:06 - Living a Meaningful Life 00:30:21 - Being a Good Steward 00:37:51 - Importance of Transparency in Church Finances 00:39:23 - The Challenge of Limited Resources 00:40:52 - Pastors' Salaries and Funding 00:42:55 - Giving During Seasons Without a Church 00:46:06 - Partnering with Transparent Churches 

The majority of pastors are not trained in finance, but there are four key questions where they should get answers on a regular basis. The post Four Questions Every Pastor Should Ask about Church Finances at Least Once a Quarter appeared first on Church Answers.

This Georgia couple started Billboards for Jesus earlier this year to "hold the Lord's banner over the city of Columbus." On this podcast that you should subscribe to...the small business owners, home church pastors, and grandparents talk about those ads for God, plus other hot topics like financial wellness and abortion, which they did themselves when they got pregnant 4 decades ago. (5:25) Tim and Angie Hollis talk about the origins of https://billboardsforgod.square.site/, why they're doing this, and what Bible scriptures inspired them to put the 8-9 rotating billboards all over Columbus GA. The cost to do this for a year is at least $100K and they're raising money to keep it going. (12:45) Do God and money mix? Tim leads a financial wellness ministry and explains some key advice to help people get out of debt, involving stewardship and generosity. (18:17) They're also both focused on stopping abortions locally and nationwide. Angie is a sidewalk advocate for ministries near a local abortion clinic. She herself had an abortion 41 years ago, which Tim now calls the "worst decision" of their life. How does she spread the Pro-Life message without appearing judgmental? (28:20) This couple are also creators and pastors for the Living Water Home Church, with traditional Sunday morning services at their house with a congregation of 20+. It's a growing trend. How does it differ from traditional church and what do they say to skeptics? They talk about it being similar to small group, where you can be vulnerable like she was in confessing about abortion and healing. (38:22) Tim and Angie also opened Home Care Services of Columbus in 2005, to help care for senior citizens. They discuss the balance of running a business and church out of the place where they live. And they've got a growing family too, with a recent wedding and also a 2nd grandson recently born. (44:25) Back to billboards for Jesus, they explain how they come up with the simple messages, some of their favorites, how donations are spent, building the Kingdom of God this way, and not having an agenda or promoting a church with these billboards. And I close the episode, as always, in prayer. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast! Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and all past episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.

Did you know, in the next decade, that most people will be holding their wealth in non-cash assets instead of their checking & savings accounts? This shift is crucial for the local church to understand, especially when it comes to giving encouragement. As times change, we must adapt our approach to align with the evolving financial realities of our congregation. Vance Roush is the Founder/CEO of Overflow, whose mission is to inspire your church with a faster, simpler and more accessible way to give. He dives into the changing landscape of wealth and its impact on the local church. Overflow.co Vance Roush Instagram Book a Free Strategy Session CourageousPastors.com

Money is a common topic in scripture and not one that is difficult to find God's position on. God wants generosity and sacrifice, so we should all be good teachers of these high biblical values. A.J. and Scott are talking about money. Of course, it takes money to run a ministry, and on this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, you'll find some ways that your church can help increase generosity. To read today's show notes, visit: https://malphursgroup.com/199

In today's episode, I discuss with Jake Douglas of Church Finance Pros the strategies to protect your church from embezzlement. Interested in having Simon speak at your next event email him here: team@kingswoodsc.com Taking the Next Step: Take the 3 Hour Threat Detection 101 Course, Click here Sign up for one of our free church security webinars: https://www.worshipsecurity.org/webinars Add a set of our critical thinking and decision decks to your church: Conflict de-escalation critical thinking scenarios: https://bit.ly/deescalationdrills Church safety team critical thinking scenarios: https://bit.ly/safetyteamdrills Like to read books, start here: 10 Powerful Strategies for Conflict De-escalation: https://bit.ly/conflictdeescalationbook Securing Church Operations: https://bit.ly/securingchurchoperations Church fiance Pros: https://www.churchfinancepros.com/ Rochester Minnesota Church Treasurer Charged, Click here

DATE:  Sunday, June 11, 2023 TEXT:  II Corinthians 8:16-9:5 SPEAKER:  Pastor Craig Jennings

DATE:  Sunday, June 4, 2023 TEXT:  II Corinthians 8:16-9:5 SPEAKER:  Pastor Craig Jennings

This week's episode is so imperative to the overall health of a church. Pastor Jerron sits down with Delano Sherley, Woodlawn's CPA to talk about all things concerning church finances. For more information visit Delano Sherley & Associates at https://dsacpainc.com

Dianne Wilkinson understands the unique challenges that come with managing and reporting the church's finances. She has 35 years of experience serving in different capacities on church staff, including business administrator. In an upcoming seminar, sponsored by the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana, Dianne will discuss a variety of best practices and review daily routines and processes used in the church business office to prevent fraud, protect your integrity and do it right! For more on the times and locations of this seminar, please head here. 

On today's episode we bring on a fantastic guest, Jammie Avila. Jammie is a financial planner who gives his take on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and some insight into the church finances. Then Jammie shares his conversion story of when he was first introduced to the church as a young boy and going through his rebellious stage and having a near-death experience that ultimately led him to gravitate to the gospel, serve a mission and raise his family in the church. Before the interview Harper and Bryan discuss some March Madness, The World Baseball Classic, A dumb Gordon Monson article and of course, people we can't be friends with. Enjoy! Follow us!  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/latterdaytakes/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMsWiqVxTvQP2tU98MJMDQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/harperdanderson Write in to Latter-day Takes: latterdaytakes@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harper-anderson/support

In this episode of Mormonish, Landon and Rebecca are back talking about church finance! In a previous Mormonish episode they presented data on what TBMs thought of the recent SEC ruling and fine placed on the LDS church! It seems that the church also received questions from faithful members on this topic because ironically, on March 10, 2023, the LDS church published a topic essay titled, “Church Finance!” The little known essay is meant to put everyone's mind at ease and reassure members that there has been no financial impropriety, now or ever, in the church. Join us as we debunk the new “Church Finances” essay in this informative and humorous episode of Mormonish!Church Finances Essay: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/church-finances?lang=eng&fbclid=IwAR1ikBEdx92Gw3yt8bjH-U4_8z7ypvlNTvHL8OPtHIxdI7-Twr854-rxCbgUnited Firm Essay: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/united-firm-united-order?lang=engLink to Secret Combinations: Evidence of Early Mormon Counterfeiting from 1800-1847 Good Book Club Podcast https://thegoodbookclubpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/secret-combinationsMormon Movie Reviews Windows of Heaven Review: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&ei=UTF-8&p=mormon+media+reviews+window+of+heaven&type=E211US105G91603#id=1&vid=3d5f91759dc0a7c6fd655ef978295fc3&action=click

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Feb. 12, 2023 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Tom, Rebecca and Dives ruminate on the great and spacious beehive! Full Title EP 46 - Alternative Mormon and Rebecca Biblioteca co-host, New Temple ceremony changes, Great Salt Lake environmental updates, SEC investigation of church finances, Mitt Romney's Mormon bona fides questioned, and $100 Million dollar Jesus inspired Superbowl ads! Connect with Dives, Tom and Rebecca! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter YouTube Official Sponsor Music MormonMovieReviews AlternativeMormon Support this Podcast Patreon News Articles How the Church Can prevent its HQ from becoming a toxic wasteland Latter-day Saints offer assistance after earthquake rocks Turkey and Syria John Dehlin countersues Jenn Kamp Mormon Church's Investment Arm Under Investigation by SEC Former Employee Of Ensign Peak Advisors Submits Document To U.S. Senate Finance Committee With New Allegations About $100 Billion LDS-Controlled Investment Firm 55-page deep dive on Ensign Peak Temple endowment changed on Feb 7 Mitt Romney not Mormon enough? Super Bowl Jesus commercials! Huge Guests/Shows, Coming up Midnight mormons Feb 19 White Cat Prophecy Feb 26 John Hamer March 12 Shoutout to Weird Alma for this episode's music. Thanks so much for ruminating with us on the great and spacious beehive! And remember, remember: No unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mormonnewsroundup/support

Thom and Sam are joined by Mike Stadelmayer, president of Church Growth Services, to discuss how church finances are changing, especially in light of the pandemic of recent years. In this first episode, the three men specifically address the impact of the pandemic. The post A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Changes in Church Finances Every Leader Needs to Know – Part 1: Post-Quarantine Church Finances appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom and Sam are joined by Mike Stadelmayer, president of Church Growth Services, to discuss how church finances are changing, especially in light of the pandemic of recent years. In this third episode, the three men address the issue of capital giving with limited resources. The post A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Changes in Church Finances Every Leader Needs to Know – Part 3: Increasing Capital Giving in a Challenging Environment appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom and Sam are joined by Mike Stadelmayer, president of Church Growth Services, to discuss how church finances are changing, especially in light of the pandemic of recent years. In this second episode, Mike shares with Sam and Thom how churches can increase budget giving in the midst of several challenges. The post A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Changes in Church Finances Every Leader Needs to Know – Part 2: How to Increase Budget Giving in a Challenging Environment appeared first on Church Answers.

Jonathan Neville returns to Mormon Book Reviews to give his perspective of the two news stories about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints finances that recently aired. The Fifth Estate in Canada and 60 Minutes Australia released investigative reports about the way tithing funds are handled in those countries. Jonathan also responds to my interview with Nigel Kennett whose contact with the Fifth Estate helped trigger these investigations. Jonathan gives a faithful perspective and he discusses his experience in the financial world to offer some clarification on some of these issues. We also preview a future conversation where he will respond to some of his critics. #lds #mormonism #60minutesaustralia #cbc

In an exclusive interview, Steven Pynakker and Rebecca Bibliotheca get up close and personal with Nigel Kennett, the accountant who is featured on a recent episode of Canada's The Fifth Estate titled "The Mormons' Books.” The episode discusses the LDS church's tithing practices in Canada and their donations to LDS universities like BYU. We learn more of Nigel‘s personal story, his background in the LDS church, how he discovered little known information about LDS tithing in Canada, and why he eventually decided to go public with it. Now that the episode has aired on the CBC, we also discuss the reaction he is receiving from friends and family and other members of the church and also delve into more of his reasons for releasing the information. Nigel is a very thoughtful and sincere person and we can all benefit from his perspective and the unique position he finds himself in. A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be coming on the program next week to give their perspective on the report and this interview. Stay tuned!#lds #cbc #mormonism #ldspodcast #fifthestate

On this episode, Greg talks to Zac Larson and learns how to talk to donors about money from a donor perspective. Zac is Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor at IntentGen Financial Partners. A complete transcript of this episode can be found here: https://stadiachurchplanting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/63-Zac-Larson.pdf Connect with Zac: www.intentgen.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-larson-08a2568/ Connect with Greg: https://www.thechurchplantingpodcast.com https://www.gregnettle.com/thechurchplantingpodcast  https://www.stadiachurchplanting.org Facebook and Instagram: stadiachurchplanting Greg's Facebook page: gnettle The Church Planting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram: plantingpodcast Note: Investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC., a registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser. IntentGen Financial Partners and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website www.intentgen.com for important disclosures.  

Join us as we discuss church finances with the Georgia-Cumberland Conference's Youth Council. We address tithe, offering, our denominational financial structure, and pastors' salaries. Enjoy! 

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Every church leader LOVES to talk about money (said no one ever.) Join us for episode 43 where Dyke and Rebecca have a great conversation with Darren Key, of Christian Financial Resources. Darren has seen more church budgets than probably anyone, which makes him a strong voice to give practical insight into the world of church finances.  Darren has also recently written a great book that can be used as a sermon series or just a wise read of stewarding our resources, you can find it here!You can find out more of CFR's resources at their website cfrministry.orgYou can always find us at waypointchurchpartners.com

As if the pandemic wasn't enough, inflation is now having an impact on church budgets. What should the Body of Christ do about it? We'll talk about what can be done today on MoneyWise. An article by the Gospel Coalition puts into perspective the impact inflation is having not just on church members but also on church staff. Using an example of a person taking a job in 2015 at a salary of $50,000 we can see the effect inflation is having today. That $50,000 salary is now really worth just over $42,000. That's a decline in purchasing power of nearly 16%. To keep pace with inflation, that individual would now need to earn almost $58,000. According to the latest government figures, inflation is running at about 8.5-percent, the highest in 40 years. That's based on Consumer Price Index figures for the cost of around 200 items. But inflation doesn't affect all goods and services equally. Fuel, food, housing, and transportation are all running higher than that 8.5% inflation rate. And all of this is putting the squeeze on church budgets. We can't stress enough how important it is for you to not make giving your last priority. We all need to continue honoring God with our first fruits. And that means we'll probably have to cut back in other areas of the household budget. Now, what can churches do to keep pace with inflation? An article by Church Executive magazine lists a number of ways churches can cope. DON'T PANIC: The first is not to panic, and instead, focus on the things that will have an impact. These include trimming the budget, possibly scaling back projects and keeping more cash on hand. You can't control inflation, so concentrate on what you can control. WANTS VS NEEDS: Next, make a decision on wants versus needs. Remember that God promises only to provide for our needs, not our wants. Philippians 4:19 reads, And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Can you delay certain projects until the economic situation improves? BORROWING: The next suggestion is one that we would take with a huge grain of salt. In fact, we'd recommend it only if absolutely necessary, and that's borrowing more money. If funds are running dry for a construction project that's already underway, and the building needs a roof to protect materials already in place, that might be a reason to borrow more. But if it's just to finish a project that could be delayed, we don't recommend it. DON'T OVERPAY: Next, and still related to building projects, don't overpay for materials. It's tempting to shift resources from other areas of the budget to finish a project, or again, even to borrow more. The cost of materials was already starting to moderate some before inflation hit. If you can wait a few months before making a purchase, it could save you some money. COMMUNICATE: The next way for churches to manage inflation is to communicate clearly with members. Whether it's related to the operating budget or a building project, let the members know how inflation is having an impact. If you made a commitment to delay or scrap a project if a fundraising goal isn't met, honor that commitment. TAKE THE LONG VIEW: Next, take the long view of any planned church projects. You may look back someday on a project that was abandoned and realize it wasn't as necessary as you once thought. In fact, a lack of funding may be God's way of telling you to put your priorities somewhere else. And that leads us to the last and most important way to manage inflation in the church and that's to invite God into every decision you make. He will reveal His will and lead you in the right direction. James 1:5 tells us, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. And Proverbs 2:6 teaches, For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. So those are some ways churches can cope with inflation. We hope you find them useful. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● How do you go about paying cash for a vehicle? ● Where can you put savings to earn a small return? ● How does delaying Social Security affect monthly benefits? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

As if the pandemic wasn't enough, inflation is now having an impact on church budgets. What should the Body of Christ do about it? We'll talk about what can be done today on MoneyWise. An article by the Gospel Coalition puts into perspective the impact inflation is having not just on church members but also on church staff. Using an example of a person taking a job in 2015 at a salary of $50,000 we can see the effect inflation is having today. That $50,000 salary is now really worth just over $42,000. That's a decline in purchasing power of nearly 16%. To keep pace with inflation, that individual would now need to earn almost $58,000. According to the latest government figures, inflation is running at about 8.5-percent, the highest in 40 years. That's based on Consumer Price Index figures for the cost of around 200 items. But inflation doesn't affect all goods and services equally. Fuel, food, housing, and transportation are all running higher than that 8.5% inflation rate. And all of this is putting the squeeze on church budgets. We can't stress enough how important it is for you to not make giving your last priority. We all need to continue honoring God with our first fruits. And that means we'll probably have to cut back in other areas of the household budget. Now, what can churches do to keep pace with inflation? An article by Church Executive magazine lists a number of ways churches can cope. DON'T PANIC: The first is not to panic, and instead, focus on the things that will have an impact. These include trimming the budget, possibly scaling back projects and keeping more cash on hand. You can't control inflation, so concentrate on what you can control. WANTS VS NEEDS: Next, make a decision on wants versus needs. Remember that God promises only to provide for our needs, not our wants. Philippians 4:19 reads, And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Can you delay certain projects until the economic situation improves? BORROWING: The next suggestion is one that we would take with a huge grain of salt. In fact, we'd recommend it only if absolutely necessary, and that's borrowing more money. If funds are running dry for a construction project that's already underway, and the building needs a roof to protect materials already in place, that might be a reason to borrow more. But if it's just to finish a project that could be delayed, we don't recommend it. DON'T OVERPAY: Next, and still related to building projects, don't overpay for materials. It's tempting to shift resources from other areas of the budget to finish a project, or again, even to borrow more. The cost of materials was already starting to moderate some before inflation hit. If you can wait a few months before making a purchase, it could save you some money. COMMUNICATE: The next way for churches to manage inflation is to communicate clearly with members. Whether it's related to the operating budget or a building project, let the members know how inflation is having an impact. If you made a commitment to delay or scrap a project if a fundraising goal isn't met, honor that commitment. TAKE THE LONG VIEW: Next, take the long view of any planned church projects. You may look back someday on a project that was abandoned and realize it wasn't as necessary as you once thought. In fact, a lack of funding may be God's way of telling you to put your priorities somewhere else. And that leads us to the last and most important way to manage inflation in the church and that's to invite God into every decision you make. He will reveal His will and lead you in the right direction. James 1:5 tells us, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. And Proverbs 2:6 teaches, For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. So those are some ways churches can cope with inflation. We hope you find them useful. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● How do you go about paying cash for a vehicle? ● Where can you put savings to earn a small return? ● How does delaying Social Security affect monthly benefits? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

As if the pandemic wasn't enough, inflation is now having an impact on church budgets. What should the Body of Christ do about it? We'll talk about what can be done today on MoneyWise. An article by the Gospel Coalition puts into perspective the impact inflation is having not just on church members but also on church staff. Using an example of a person taking a job in 2015 at a salary of $50,000 we can see the effect inflation is having today. That $50,000 salary is now really worth just over $42,000. That's a decline in purchasing power of nearly 16%. To keep pace with inflation, that individual would now need to earn almost $58,000. According to the latest government figures, inflation is running at about 8.5-percent, the highest in 40 years. That's based on Consumer Price Index figures for the cost of around 200 items. But inflation doesn't affect all goods and services equally. Fuel, food, housing, and transportation are all running higher than that 8.5% inflation rate. And all of this is putting the squeeze on church budgets. We can't stress enough how important it is for you to not make giving your last priority. We all need to continue honoring God with our first fruits. And that means we'll probably have to cut back in other areas of the household budget. Now, what can churches do to keep pace with inflation? An article by Church Executive magazine lists a number of ways churches can cope. DON'T PANIC: The first is not to panic, and instead, focus on the things that will have an impact. These include trimming the budget, possibly scaling back projects and keeping more cash on hand. You can't control inflation, so concentrate on what you can control. WANTS VS NEEDS: Next, make a decision on wants versus needs. Remember that God promises only to provide for our needs, not our wants. Philippians 4:19 reads, And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Can you delay certain projects until the economic situation improves? BORROWING: The next suggestion is one that we would take with a huge grain of salt. In fact, we'd recommend it only if absolutely necessary, and that's borrowing more money. If funds are running dry for a construction project that's already underway, and the building needs a roof to protect materials already in place, that might be a reason to borrow more. But if it's just to finish a project that could be delayed, we don't recommend it. DON'T OVERPAY: Next, and still related to building projects, don't overpay for materials. It's tempting to shift resources from other areas of the budget to finish a project, or again, even to borrow more. The cost of materials was already starting to moderate some before inflation hit. If you can wait a few months before making a purchase, it could save you some money. COMMUNICATE: The next way for churches to manage inflation is to communicate clearly with members. Whether it's related to the operating budget or a building project, let the members know how inflation is having an impact. If you made a commitment to delay or scrap a project if a fundraising goal isn't met, honor that commitment. TAKE THE LONG VIEW: Next, take the long view of any planned church projects. You may look back someday on a project that was abandoned and realize it wasn't as necessary as you once thought. In fact, a lack of funding may be God's way of telling you to put your priorities somewhere else. And that leads us to the last and most important way to manage inflation in the church and that's to invite God into every decision you make. He will reveal His will and lead you in the right direction. James 1:5 tells us, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. And Proverbs 2:6 teaches, For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. So those are some ways churches can cope with inflation. We hope you find them useful. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● How do you go about paying cash for a vehicle? ● Where can you put savings to earn a small return? ● How does delaying Social Security affect monthly benefits? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Art Rainer is back again to discuss pastors and their church's finances. Should pastors be the financial experts in their church? Should churches accumulate debt for building/expansion? Should pastors have access to the giving records of their members? What resources can pastors use to help their members steward their finances well? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!

"If you decide the principles ahead of time, it will take the pressure off." In this highly practical episode, Pastor Chris shares the 12 principles he uses to ensure healthy church finances. Learn keys like: why doing entire messages about tithing is not a good idea, what we're doing that's killing our stewardship, and how to share the vision in such a way that your congregation is inspired rather than pressured to give.