You Just Got Handed the Church Checkbook. Now What?
Maybe you volunteered to help with the church finances. Maybe you joined the board or stepped into a new role. Or maybe someone simply handed you the responsibility and said,…
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blog Housing Allowance for Pastors: What You Need to Know
For many pastors, housing is more than a monthly expense. It can also be an important part of how their compensation is structured. A housing allowance allows qualifying ministers to…
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blog How Should Christian Nonprofits Choose a Banking Partner?
Christian nonprofits should look for a banking partner that understands how nonprofits work, offers the right financial tools, and shares their commitment to responsible stewardship. The right partner can make…
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blog Nonprofit Checking vs. Business Checking: What’s the Difference?
While nonprofit checking accounts and business checking accounts share many of the same banking features, they’re designed to serve organizations with different structures, financial responsibilities, and goals. Choosing the right…
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blog Church Loans 101: How to Get Started
As churches grow, facility needs often grow right alongside them. Whether you’re looking for a permanent home, expanding to accommodate a growing congregation, or making much-needed improvements to your current…
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blog Helping Your Church & Church Family Manage Money in the Time of COVID-19
As the world continues reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, two key questions you may be facing are: In the spirit of, “Put your oxygen mask on first,” we’ll start with…
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blog Encouraging Generosity in Uncertain Times
Times are tough, with many people out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For faithful givers, it can be a time of uncertainty or even guilt. The desire to…
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blog Meeting Together Again — Encouragement for Church Leaders
Most states are in some stage of “re-opening,” allowing restaurants to get back to serving meals in their dining rooms, freeing gyms to welcome members inside, and permitting churches to…
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blog Serving Your Church Family Like Never Before: Bringing Help & Hope during COVID-19
Being the Church, as Never Before During tough times, you find out what you’re made of. That’s true for individuals, and it’s true for the Church. And during this tough…
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blog How to Create Giving Moments that Inspire Generosity in Your Church
Every Sunday, churches everywhere carve out a moment to talk about giving. But let’s be honest—sometimes that moment can feel a little awkward, routine, or even skipped over without much…
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blog Is a “Free Will” Free?
Free kittens. That’s what the sign said. But we all know what happens when we fall in love with that “free” kitten and take it home. What comes next is…
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blog Enhancing Financial Literacy in Your Congregation: Practical Insights with Biblical Foundations
Church leaders increasingly recognize that financial challenges among members aren’t just practical—they’re deeply spiritual. Teaching financial literacy through a biblical perspective equips congregants for transformative, lasting change. What Does Biblical…
