Most churches begin a new fiscal year in January. But there is much more variety when it comes to who is involved in making the budget.
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Fewer Churches Face Limited Cash Reserves
Compared to 2016, churches are more likely to have more than seven weeks of cash reserves. Additionally, few have had someone embezzle funds from the congregation.
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Church Budgeting: 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Staff
How can your church develop a solid budgeting plan that helps demonstrate your commitment to your pastor and staff?
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Half of Pastors Say the Economy is Hurting Their Church
Half of U.S. Protestant pastors (52%) say the current economy is having a negative impact on their churches, while 7% say it’s a positive factor.
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A Simple Way to Improve Giving Retention
If you take the time to incorporate this simple method of follow up to those who give for the first time, you will likely gain something better than a first-time giver: a second-time giver.
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Pastors Say 2018 Brought Economic Turnaround to Churches
Today, 8 in 10 Protestant pastors say the total offerings at their church this year are at or above last year’s levels, according to Lifeway Research.
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