Church budgets come in all shapes and sizes. Budget methods, tactics, tools must be right-sized for your congregation. Begin by asking the question, “What is the goal that we are trying to achieve as we build this budget?”
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Step-By-Step Strategy to Help Churches Hire A Contractor
Hiring a contractor to do major work at the church can be overwhelming. Learn a 5-Step Evaluation and Selection Process that you can use to reduce your anxiety of who to hire or what to buy. After understanding the method, you can right-size the concepts to fit the needs at your church.
Budgets guide people, but people control budgets
Budgets are not developed to restrict you. Never forget, human beings are the ones that are managing the budget! You can’t take human insight, experience, and instinct out of financial management. Remember a budget is not created to make you feel like you are trying to drag an anchor through the church pew. Tip – Budgets guide […]
Endorsement for Parish Finance Book
"...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
Teaching Philosophy
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!
