If a church building is unusable due to maintenance, issues or the high cost operate the facility, how does the church accomplish the critical mission? Capital budgets can be helpful in this regard. In this post, let’s walk through a 3-5 year church capital assets planning process – present to future needs for maintenance, major purchases, equipment repair, and facility upgrades.
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Money discussions are not always the most positive of conversations. When talking about finances, have you ever heard a couple talking loudly about a budget and say with enthusiasm, “Guess what, we have $100 more dollars in our budget this month to spend!!! YAY.” More often is the case, what happens? There is a fight. “We have spent too much this month!” “How could you put that on the credit card?” “We are never going to catch up.” “We can’t afford this!”
Which Church Financial Accounting Software Do I Choose?
“What is the best church financial accounting software?” If I had a dollar for the number of times I have been asked this question in a webinar or workshop, I would be rich! It is a great question and one that I like to answer as objectively as possible. When you search Google for the […]
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"...As a seminary rector, I recommend that seminarians and those in formation for parish ministry will be well served by a thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, and suggested procedures in this text."
Bishop Timothy Senior
Rector, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
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Creating Solutions at the Intersection of Faith and Management
The Academy’s courses are designed specifically for ministers, church business managers, and seminarians where mission is at the forefront of all topics. The courses are comprehensive in nature, structured to accommodate the busy professional and ensure that major concepts are covered in enjoyable and practical formats.
All Academy teachers are subject matter experts and practitioners in the field who are not only knowledgeable on business best practices but also have a background in theology. The Academy’s teachers utilize their engaging personalities to empower participants to achieve their greatest potential as managers. We believe that learning church management should be enjoyable and hands-on. No one likes a boring training, including our teachers!
Participants walk away from education sessions with practical, step-by-step guidance on how to take the information learned and put the lessons into action!
