As a kid, I remember laying on the yellow-brown shag carpet in our home as my dad and I watched Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Happy Hairston, Gail Goodrich, and Jim McMillian lead the Lakers to victory after victory on the TV. I fell in love with the beauty and athleticism of the … [Read more...] about Off-Season Church Budgeting Practices
Top Three Warning Signs of a Poorly Constructed Church Budget
Owning, operating, and maintaining cars is a never-ending and expensive cycle. Purchasing a new vehicle to avoid repair costs is not a great plan because new cars are expensive and a horrible investment, losing up to 60% of their value within the first five years. Accepting and … [Read more...] about Top Three Warning Signs of a Poorly Constructed Church Budget
Managing Church Budget Expections: When the Dream is Bigger than the Budget
The Senior Pastor assembled a team to talk about reimagining the form and function of the Worship Center. It was a time when attendance had waned, and the sudden emptiness in the room was draining energy from the services. I recall that at some point in the meeting, adding small … [Read more...] about Managing Church Budget Expections: When the Dream is Bigger than the Budget
4 Essential Metrics to Build a Church Budget
In the mid-1990s, I accepted the position of running IT support for a world-class golf manufacturer. I was managing people, budgets, systems, and customers for the first time in my career. It was a bit overwhelming, and I made mistakes along the way. During these formative years … [Read more...] about 4 Essential Metrics to Build a Church Budget
Top 5 Ways to Use a Church Budget Surplus
When it comes to managing God's money, churches need to demonstrate financial stewardship, which is Christianese for managing money in a way that honors God. Creating a church budget is the primary way to show the church is serious about how it's investing its financial resources … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ways to Use a Church Budget Surplus
