With November, Christmas and New Year’s just weeks apart, church life becomes hectic as the year ends. Amid the busyness, to help your financial team stay on top of the fiscal-year closeout, CapinCrouse offers some timely tips. (Photo: Pexels)
The church’s complicated relationship with money
The Bible says a lot about stewardship, but the Christian church’s teachings and practices surrounding money are complicated. Author Miguel Escobar discusses his new book, The Unjust Steward: Wealth, Poverty and the Church Today with Duke Divinity’s Faith & Leadership.
What to know about endowment fund restrictions
When finances get tight, many church leaders look to the congregation endowment fund for relief. But caution is in order. Restrictions and legal encumbrances can present challenges. This article from CharityLawyer explains.
Turn around the summer slump in offerings
The summer is usually a quieter time for churches, but your giving and growth don’t have to take a vacation. A few proactive strategies can help your congregation thrive all summer long. Church Growth magazine explores.
Prepare your church for uncertain times
The economic outlook is as choppy as it’s ever been, and experts say it’s going to be a while before things settle down. With that in mind, there are some proactive steps congregations can take to prepare for whatever lies ahead. From the Christian Stewardship Network. (Photo: DewFrame, Creative Commons)
Best practices for handling church offerings
It’s not only important to have good policies for handling offerings, but also important that they actually be followed and updated from time to time. How is your congregation doing in this score? This resource from the United Methodist Church suggests best practices. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A fiduciary roadmap for your endowment committee
An endowment committee carries the significant responsibility of managing your church’s endowment. It requires thoughtful oversight, strategic planning, and a clear understanding of fiduciary duties. The Episcopal Church Foundation offers guidance and tips.
Is your church ready for cryptocurrency donations?
Cryptocurrency emerged on the financial scene relatively recently, but it seems it’s here to stay. With more investors getting involved, churches will likely start getting crypto donations. SmartChurchManagement explores. (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative Commons)
Is it time to shift your church’s budget year?
December 31 marks the end of the calendar year AND the budget year for most churches. But is that the most advantageous arrangement? Could it be better to set the beginning and end point of the budget year at another point? Church Law & Tax explores the pros and cons. (Photo: PublicDomainPictures)
Year-end checklist for church finance
Dec. 31 marks the end of the financial year for most congregations, so it’s important that your finance team close out the books properly. But how? So much to think about. FreeChurchAccounting.com has a checklist to guide you. (Illustration: AJ Cann, Creative Commons)
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