Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations

Author : James L. Elrod
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640652880

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Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations by James L. Elrod Pdf

How can growing churches develop a financial framework that will enhance their mission? The declining trends in religious belief and practice in twenty-first-century America are well documented, but they mask the vitality and growth experienced by many individual congregations. Unfortunately, leaders of these growing churches sometimes lack a firm grasp on what’s required for their church to maintain financial equilibrium. This is true for newly formed congregations as well as established churches. This book, which does not assume readers’ familiarity with principles of accounting or finance, will help facilitate constructive conversations between clergy and lay leaders on money matters. By describing in everyday language some of the practical issues that promote (or erode) financial sustainability, this book will remove the mystery and frustration faith communities often experience when discussing their financial challenges. What activities within the organization’s control promote long-term financial sustainability? The answers create a framework that is a prerequisite for meeting any church’s missional objectives over the long run.

Author : James L. Elrod
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781640652873

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Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations by James L. Elrod Pdf

Be informed and agile in conversations about your church’s financial health.

Author : Bright Gabriel Mawudor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Church charities
ISBN : 2889310825

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Financial Sustainability of Church Related Organizations by Bright Gabriel Mawudor Pdf

Author : Aubrey Malphurs,Steve Stroope
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441200371

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Money Matters in Church by Aubrey Malphurs,Steve Stroope Pdf

Money Matters in Church helps leaders to discover a one-stop, comprehensive model for managing finances and fundraising. It guides leaders of any size church or ministry to create a culture of giving that supports savvy, faithful, and legal financing. The authors present a biblical theology of stewardship that supports ways to develop donors and maximize contributions, enact a strategic budget and effective audit process, project income and expenses, work with banks, compensate staff, and address debt. The book's practical step-by-step approach makes finance issues understandable for leaders without a business background.

Author : Dag Heward-Mills
Publisher : Dag Heward-Mills
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781613952818

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Principles of Financial Management in Ministry by Dag Heward-Mills Pdf

An excellent reference on how to manage church funds - Vital Information on proper, ethical conduct for God's servants - Clear infrmation on achieving the frugal use of resources - A must-read manual for every genuine Christian leader who is conscious of deepening church member commitment. Bible students will find it a very useful working document in preparation for full-time ministry work.

Author : Stephen Ellingson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780226367385

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To Care for Creation by Stephen Ellingson Pdf

In merely two decades, a small number of resource-poor religious organizations have created a new ethic, and a new set of green religious traditions, with an infrastructure in place to educate and mobilize individuals and organizations. To Care for Creation explains how religious environmentalism has emerged despite various institutional and cultural barriers, and why the new movement organizations follow a logic and set of practices that set them apart from the secular movement. In addition to the new ethic and green religious traditions, Ellingson shows how the movement launches programs to make religious building environmentally, friendly, fight toxic waste and mountain-top removal, protect watersheds, and promote sustainable agriculture. His book research involved him in six dozen interviews with key players in the 70 or so extant religious environmental movement organizations, which are set against secular environmental organizations; the difference is between a message of hope for the religious movement vs. one of doom and gloom for the secular movement. The religious movement is sorely understudied, and it addresses a crucial issue of the dayclimate change."

Author : Michael E. Batts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02
Category : Church finance
ISBN : 1614079145

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Church Finance by Michael E. Batts Pdf

Overseeing the financial health of a church is no simple task. Increased regulations, IRS audits, and changing technology are a few of the challenges facing both new and experienced treasurers, bookkeepers, business administrators and executive pastors. Church Finance, the new, ground-breaking comprehensive guide created by respected experts and CPAs, Michael E. Batts and Richard R. Hammar, gives you the confidence you need to manage every aspect of your job. From building rock-solid internal controls, to understanding the intricacies of payroll taxes and housing allowances, Church Finance is the "go-to" reference every church needs. Using straight-forward language, the authors of Church Finance delve deeply into the critical issues all churches must address-budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, insurance coverage and more.

Author : James B. Jordan
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898690897

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Financial Management for Episcopal Parishes by James B. Jordan Pdf

Designed to help parishes of all sizes establish good financial management processes and policies. Experience shows that open and transparent churches engender a greater feeling of trust and willingness on the part of the donor. The policies and processes in Financial Management for Episcopal Parishes, which can be implemented by any size church, allow clergy, vestry, and parishioners to establish and document procedures that enable a financially transparent organization. The book defines the roles of the clergy, staff, vestry, and congregation and outlines what needs to be done by them to design and implement a system of checks and balances for financial oversight and stewardship, in order to protect donations and assets. Throughout the book, real-life examples of processes and procedures that did not work (and why) make for enjoyable reading of an otherwise business-like subject. Every reader will recognize some of them in their own church life.

Author : Gerald W. Keucher
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898697926

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Remember the Future by Gerald W. Keucher Pdf

A roadmap for church leaders to break the model of “managing” their parish to setting a foundation for growth and hope. This practical, no-nonsense guide challenges church leaders to get out of “survival mode” and start imagining—and living out—a future filled with growth and hope. In his years of work with congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of New York, Gerald Keucher discovered that the shrinkage in numbers in many congregations of mainline churches “has deeply affected the psyches of those who lead our congregations. In many cases, they’ve been ‘managing decline’ for so long that they’ve forgotten to look to the future.” Keucher outlines a method for sound leadership and asset management in clear, easy-to-follow chapters.

Author : David Goodhew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317124412

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Growth and Decline in the Anglican Communion by David Goodhew Pdf

The Anglican Communion is one of the largest Christian denominations in the world. Growth and Decline in the Anglican Communion is the first study of its dramatic growth and decline in the years since 1980. An international team of leading researchers based across five continents provides a global overview of Anglicanism alongside twelve detailed case studies. The case studies stretch from Singapore to England, Nigeria to the USA and mostly focus on non-western Anglicanism. This book is a critical resource for students and scholars seeking an understanding of the past, present and future of the Anglican Church. More broadly, the study offers insight into debates surrounding secularisation in the contemporary world.

Author : John Temple
Publisher : Dayone C/O Grace Books
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1846251508

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Make Your Church's Money Work by John Temple Pdf

Biblical principles and guidelines on how to apply fiscal care in the life and administration of the church

Author : Dee Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999797328

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Faith and Finance: Unlocking the Power of Churches for Lasting Impact by Dee Williams Pdf

Faith and Finance: Unlocking the Power of Churches for Lasting Impact" by Dee Williams, Audacionaire is a guidebook for traditional churches, megachurches, and black churches to unlock their hidden potential for creating lasting impact in their communities. The book identifies the challenges facing traditional and megachurch models and the importance of economic empowerment in reducing social inequality. It emphasizes the power of talent and numbers in the church, and how identifying and utilizing their talents can lead to meaningful change. The Wholistic Impact Trinity (WIT) Framework for Church Development is presented as a new model for transforming the church's impact by unlocking and unleashing its hidden potential. The WIT Funding Model for Church Development is also introduced, which combines three business models to create a sustainable funding model for faith-based initiatives. Chapter 1 highlights the challenges that traditional church models and megachurches face in funding their initiatives and making an impact in their communities. Chapter 2 explores the potential of churches and megachurches to use their resources to make a significant impact. Chapter 3 emphasizes the power of people, talent, and profit in the church and how identifying and utilizing their talents in numbers can lead to meaningful change.Chapter 4 discusses how churches and megachurches can transform their impact by embracing new models of church development.Chapter 5 discusses the WIT Funding Model for Church Development, which combines three business models to create a sustainable funding model for megachurches and other faith-based initiatives.Chapter 6 outlines what is needed to implement The Wholistic Impact Trinity (WIT) Framework and Funding Framework for Church Development and megachurch development. Chapter 7 concludes the book by encouraging readers to take action and schedule an appointment to discuss how The Wholistic Impact Trinity (WIT) Framework for Church Development and megachurch development can be implemented in their faith-based organization.Overall, "Faith and Finance: Unlocking the Power of Churches for Lasting Impact" provides a detailed roadmap for churches and megachurches to transform their impact by embracing new models of church development, utilizing their resources to create meaningful change, and maximizing their hidden financial potential.

Author : Raymond E. Dowdy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0985267992

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Increasing Financial Awareness in a Local Congregation by Raymond E. Dowdy Pdf

This book is designed to increase financial awareness in the church through biblical leadership training. The strategies and information for the foundation of this book is an ongoing process; and found in the Old and New Testament. Malachi 3:10 reads: "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." I know this scripture is true, but it took me many years to grasp its true meaning. The missionary work we do, plus the tithing that we give, is part of our tenths to the Lord. By doing so, we are blessed sufficiently. When we become financially aware of what tithing will do in our lives, we are then positioned so that God can give us the increase. Do the planning, take the necessary action and find out how to get the increase for yourself and your church. Everything you need and want is available to you, if you would just educate yourself on how to get it. The information presented in this book may alter your mind and prayerfully force you to search outside the box to receive what God has for you and your church family. Once you come into greater knowledge of financial awareness, astounding results will take place in your financial and spiritual life.

Author : Christianity Today
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1614079226

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Church Finance by Christianity Today Pdf

Author : Charles Cloughen, Jr
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640650091

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One-Minute Stewardship by Charles Cloughen, Jr Pdf

A collection of meditations on the importance of stewardship. Much has changed in the 21st-century world of stewardship. Now a person may use electronic funds transfer or use a credit card after clicking on a website link instead of dropping a check in the offering plate. Stewardship witness videos can be linked to the church’s website. One-Minute Stewardship is designed to promote the development of a meaningful theology of giving in a new age. These short reflections, indexed by Scripture, theme, event, and lectionary, can be included in weekly parish e-mails, newsletters, weekly bulletins, or read as an invitation to the offering during worship. The book addresses the issue of designated giving, which is usually separate from general stewardship appeals and is designed to empower clergy and lay leaders to promote the message of good stewardship every Sunday of the year.