Unlike many large corporations and big businesses, most churches do not have the luxury of a Human Resources expert on staff. But, I believe that Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it." And when it comes to paying people, depending … [Read more...] about How Pay Types Impact a Church Budget
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Summer Giving Slump Ideas to Increase the Church Budget
When I think of Summer, I think about the kids being out of school, warm weather, more daylight to get things done (or have fun), hiking, hanging out with friends by the pool, lake, or ocean, and vacation. But, as the overseer of the finances of a church, I also think about how … [Read more...] about Summer Giving Slump Ideas to Increase the Church Budget
3 Tips to Building a Church Budget During Times of Inflation
At this point, it does not matter if you are running a small business, giant organization, personal finances, or a church; it is impossible to ignore that costs keep going up. And not just the cost of non-essential or luxury items, essential goods like utilities, groceries, … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Building a Church Budget During Times of Inflation
Can Your Church Budget Survive Your Worst Quarter?
A fiscal year is a 12-month period businesses use for financial reporting and budgeting. Using a fiscal year is a common way to prepare financial statements. Our church begins its fiscal year in October and ends in September, just like the Federal Government. There are advantages … [Read more...] about Can Your Church Budget Survive Your Worst Quarter?
How the Church Budget Helps to Retain Your Staff Through Benefits
SARS-CoV-2, also known as the coronavirus or COVID-19, caught the world off gaurd in early 2020. As world leaders and health experts tried to work together to find a strategy to contain it, it raged on. More than two years later, it's no secret that the ripple effect of the … [Read more...] about How the Church Budget Helps to Retain Your Staff Through Benefits