2 Corinthians 9:1-9; Matthew 6:1-4

Here are some vital signs of churches that are fiscally fit:

1. Total annual income. Church consultant Lyle Schaller provides a simple benchmark for annual contributions: "A useful beginning point is to multiply the average worship attendance times $1,000." If our church has 125 attendees on an average Sunday, and annual giving is $125,000, we're in the ballpark. Another ...

Topics:	Budget, Debt, Finances, Fundraising, Giving, Offering, Stewardship, Tithing
Filters:	Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 6:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:1-9
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

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Neither Poverty Nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessionsby Craig L. Blomberg The Bible seems very clear on the dangers of wealth, but is it wrong to have money. Craig Blomberg builds a biblical case for finding a middle ground between poverty and riches. This book will challenge cultural assumptions about money. (InterVarsity, ...

Topics:	Finances, Giving, Stewardship, Tithing
Filters:	Business administrator, Discipleship, Finances, Financial officer, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 25:14-30, Acts 8:9-25
Date Added:	August 27, 2007

Here are some vital signs of churches that are fiscally fit:

1. Total annual income. Church consultant Lyle Schaller provides a simple benchmark for annual contributions: "A useful beginning point is to multiply the average worship attendance times $1,000." If our church has 125 attendees on an average Sunday, and annual giving is $125,000, we're in the ballpark.

Another way to look at it is to multiply ...

Topics:	Benevolence, Budget, Evaluation, Finances, Giving, Leadership, Offerings, Stewardship
Filters:	Finances, Financial officer, Fundraising ministry, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 6:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:1-9
Date Added:	September 27, 2007