Church Finance

  After 30 years of working with over 1,200 churches to launch successful capital campaigns, I’ve discovered that timing can make all the difference. Fall campaigns—launched after Labor Day and before Thanksgiving—consistently outperform campaigns started at other times of the year. This season naturally aligns with people’s hearts toward generosity as they think benevolently about

  We’re living in a time where everything around us is shifting pretty quickly—from the tech we use every day to what people value most. How people spend money and what motivates giving looks different now from even just a few years ago. As we move forward, it’s important for churches to understand and adapt

Church vision is the driving force for all growing churches. What is the vision and direction God is leading your church? Vision can lead to church growth and that growth can lead quickly to the need for facility expansion. However, expansion necessitates financial investment. This is where most churches start to feel that pull into

Human resources are our greatest asset in the church. As we consider employee compensation in the church setting, there are several things to be mindful of, as we strive to pay the employee for a job well done and to also protect the church and the employee from potential issues. Salary benchmarking is helpful to

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 teaches the importance of stewardship in the Christian life, as well as the responsibility to maximize the gifts entrusted to us. Believers are also called to be in this world but not of it (John 17). As a faith-based institutional investor, these two mandates led us to

  Asset-based giving seems to have had a slow learning curve and adoption rate within the church community. But the biggest obstacle boils down to a simple question: Does this help our people or does this feel like a fundraising fad? Of course, there are several significant benefits of asset-based stewardship strategies: Asset-based giving can

  Through wisdom is a house is built, and through understanding it is established. –Proverbs 24:3 Living Stones Church in Crown Pointe, Indiana, (located less than 50 miles outside of Chicago) needed a stewardship initiative to raise significant capital for their much-needed expansion. They wanted the effort to feel like their culture and seize on

  Choosing where and how to manage deposit funds is a crucial decision for leaders of faith-based organizations. If a church’s bank fails, they aren’t just losing operating funds. They’re losing money that may be earmarked for charitable work and other vital initiatives supported — and largely funded — by their congregation. These institutions often

  Ensuring the safety and future of your church means embracing insurance solutions designed to protect your organization from unexpected challenges. Insurance is a critical aspect of risk management for any organization, and your church is no exception. Your ministry faces numerous risks, ranging from property damage to employment disputes. Without proper insurance coverage, these

  Giving is a central component of being part of the church. Not only is giving an essential act of worship, it is an investment in the ministry the God performs through the church. Online or digital giving is important in the health of all churches. The great news is that there are many choices