The No-Drama Guide to Church Finances
Let’s be honest—nothing stirs up conflict in a church faster than money. Budgets, offerings, reimbursements… if you don’t have a clear system, things get messy quick. But here’s the good news: God owns it all anyway. “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). Our job is to manage what He’s trusted to us with wisdom and integrity.
That’s why we created The No-Drama Guide to Church Finances: from the basics to best practices. It’s not another dry manual—it’s a practical tool you can hand your finance team and say, “Here’s how we’ll keep money from being a problem and make it serve the mission.”
What You’ll Learn
- The Bible on Money – Stewardship starts with God’s ownership.
- The Right People on the Team – Spiritually mature and financially sharp leaders who can handle both prayer and spreadsheets.
- Checks and Balances That Work – Systems for offerings, budgeting, reimbursements, and reporting so no one has to wonder where the money went.
- Growing a Generous Church – Ideas for stewardship campaigns, weekly encouragement, and teaching people how to manage their own finances.
- Keeping the Mission First – Because money is a tool, not the goal.
Why It Matters
Finances are the #1 source of church conflict. Getting this right builds trust, releases generosity, and frees your church to stay focused on making disciples.
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Equip your team. Strengthen your systems. Kill the money stress before it starts.
Mark Emerson
Associate Executive Director, markemerson@ibsa.org
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