Budget
How to Avoid Making an Awkward Financial Ask
by Clif Christopher | Sep 22, 2019 | Annual Giving, Budget, Clif Christopher, Communication, Giving, Gratitude
You Are Not Alone. Avoiding the Awkward Ask. If the thought of asking someone for money makes you feel awkward or uncomfortable, you’re not alone. There is a general reluctance among church leaders to talk about money. But you shouldn’t let reluctance keep you from... read moreHow to Talk About Money and Ministry in Church
by Joe Park | Aug 26, 2019 | Annual Giving, Budget, Communication, Giving, Joe Park, Ministry Budget
Talking about Money and Ministry Giving to religion fell 3.7% (inflation adjusted) in 2018* as people continue the trend of shifting giving away from the church to other non-profit organizations. How we talk about money and ministry in the church is one of the... read moreWhy Shifting Your Fiscal Year is a Next Level Generosity Best Practice
by Joe Park | Aug 13, 2019 | Budget, Fiscal Year, Joe Park, Ministry Spending
Shifting Your Fiscal Year By shifting their fiscal year away from the traditional calendar, an estimated 40% of vital churches have become better equipped to manage ministry funding. In most churches, up to a third of yearly income is received in December. In the... read more