 | Survival Guides
When the Budget Is Tight
Take control of your church's finances so they don't take control of you.
| Store Code: SG18
Format(s): Microsoft Word 
Price: $9.95
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| Topics: | Accountability, Administration, Budget, Church board, Conflict, Evaluation, Management, Stewardship |
| Filters: | Business administrator, Church board, Finances, Financial officer, Fundraising ministry, Management, Stewardship |
| References: | 1 Timothy 6:3-19 , Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 16:10-12 |
| Date Added: | September 01, 2005 |
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Attendance falls. Giving is down. An unexpected expense comes from nowhere. If your church has experienced financial hard times, you know the many issues to deal with: determining what expenses to say no to, how to raise funds, and how to pay the existing bills.
In these nine articles from Leadership journal, you'll get tools for understanding how to take control of the finances so you're not enveloped by them. You'll get details for developing good financial tools, advice for avoiding unhealthy conflict, and help for handling a budget crunch.
This Training Pack contains all of the following:
How Your Church Feels About MoneyIn order to know what to expect from your church’s finances you must understand its culture, mindset, and financial setting. Gary Fenton
A Budget PrimerThe misuse of money causes fractured relationships and spiritual atrophy. C. Neil Strait
Major Ministry on Modest MeansThe trouble with any church is not lack of money; it is lack of ingenuity, creativity, and courage. James Stobaugh
The Spiritual Side of MammonPreaching about money is one of the most spiritual things you can do. Wayne Pohl
Who Spends the Church's Money?In terms of spending, each church must find middle ground on the control the board exerts and the freedom ministries have. Richard Bergstrom
Overriding the Pocketbook VetoTake your congregation seriously, listen carefully, and try to explain your vision. Arthur E. Gay, Jr.
The Money-wise PastorMany pastors don’t like to think of themselves as fundraisers, but the function goes with the position. Gary Fenton
Borrowing Trouble?Consider the wisdom of borrowing funds for the church. Bruce Howard
How Do You Handle a Budget Crunch?Three pastors share their perspectives. Ken Fong, Daniel Bohlman, and Cheryl Sanders
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