Church Finance

“So where do church money ‘gimmicks’ fit in? They don’t. But that hasn’t stopped leaders from using them as shortcuts to true discipleship. Here are four of the most common that I’ve witnessed” - C.Leaders

“…while most accounting software is set up for the needs of businesses and requires some basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping. Church accounting software, by contrast, is typically geared toward non-accountants, making it easier to use.” - The Lead Pastor

“As digital monetary systems go mainstream, ministries weigh pros and cons of accepting donations.” - CToday

“We asked a variety of pastors this difficult question. They all emphasized that every church situation is unique and that there is no single ‘right’ answer. But here’s how fellow leaders from across the country approach this issue in their own church contexts.” - CToday

“A year-end report is a celebration of impact that answers the question, ‘How did God allow us to participate with Him in the past year?’ Who wouldn’t want to communicate that with their church?” - Lifeway

“In its 2021 State of Giving report released Monday, the ECFA … showed that while cash giving to member churches dipped slightly amid the pandemic and lockdowns in 2020, giving to other types of ministries increased.” - CPost

“In 2017, Lifeway Research found 30% of churches offered a giving option on their website. In April 2020, 48% of churches said they were continuing to offer online giving, while 16% said their church had added it since the pandemic began.” - Lifeway

“With so much movement in the U.S. economy coming out of the 2020 recession, six specific factors will directly affect churches in 2022.” - Lifeway

“It’s not just Lakewood. So far, 99 Christian orgs have repaid their Paycheck Protection Program loans.” - C.Today

“Megachurches and the men who lead them can be superrich. So why don’t the IRS and local authorities see a cent in taxes?” - RNS