I love electronic gadgets. What a treat it was this year for me to receive a watch that tracks everything this Christmas. This watch does so much more than tell the time: it monitors my steps, my sleep, my oxygen levels, my heart rate, my location, and even my other devices. It … [Read more...] about Checking the Pulse of your Church Budget
Non-profit
5 Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid
Almost every nonprofit relies on its donors in some way. However, getting donors to give money for your cause is not always so simple. It requires building solid connections with your donors and ensuring that they fully understand the impact of their contributions. Fundraising … [Read more...] about 5 Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid
A Church Budget vs. Financial Report
Beginning in 2004 and every other year after, my family takes a road trip up the coast of California, camping at some of the most beautiful spots you can imagine along the way. Seeing the California Coastline from Highway 1 is breathtaking. If you have never seen Manchester … [Read more...] about A Church Budget vs. Financial Report
The Church Budget X Factor
When I left my career at Callaway Golf for full-time vocational ministry, the list of things I knew would have fit on a post-it note, whereas what I didn't know would have been thicker than War and Peace. For example, as I slowly and methodically worked my way through the church … [Read more...] about The Church Budget X Factor
Mid-Year Adjustments to the Church Budget
It can take up to five months to create a church budget. This lengthy process includes starting from scratch each year, also known as a zero-based budget. It involves casting the vision for the upcoming year, allowing all of the ministry and operations teams to dream about how … [Read more...] about Mid-Year Adjustments to the Church Budget
