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finances

How Are Church Finances Coming Out of COVID and Headed Into a Potential Recession?

To understand what churches can anticipate in 2023, let’s take a closer look at recent financial trends and current forces impacting churches. 

Pope Tightens Oversight of Vatican-Linked Foundations

Pope Francis on Tuesday tightened control and oversight over Vatican-based foundations and associations in his latest effort to impose international standards of accounting and governance on Vatican offices and affiliated entities.

Top 10 Church Financial Mistakes

Become an effective leader and steward of your church's resources by avoiding these deadly financial pitfalls.

UK-Based Ministry Focused on Ending Poverty Spent Thousands of Pounds on Luxury Travel, Report Finds

Former trustees of a U.K.-based charity called The Everlasting Arms Ministries were guilty of “serious...misconduct,” according to a recent report from the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Youth Budget Worksheet: A Free Resource for Your Ministry

This free youth budget worksheet will make one of your not-so-fun tasks just a bit easier. We've gathered everything you need in one comprehensive document.

At Many Churches, Pandemic Hits Collection Plates, Budgets

Churches are seeing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in their collection plates, as an untold number of congregations across the U.S. have struggled to stay afloat financially and minister to their flocks during the pandemic.

Youth Ministry Budget: Tips for Creating a Workable Plan

For the typical student pastor, creating a youth ministry budget likely isn’t a yearly highlight. Yet providing a healthy program of meaningful outreach and fun activities requires financial parameters.

Four Key Safeguards to Make Sure Your Church Finances Stand Up Under Scrutiny

Many years ago, I remember reading an article in our local paper about a pastor who was day trading using church finances. The church lost a significant amount of money. At the time I thought how does this happen? Now I understand.