Great Commission Budgeting
Each individual congregation must accept the responsibility to reach their village, community, town or city with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Every local church must operate as a missional strategy center, releasing and sending Christ followers to advance the Gospel regionally, nationally, and globally to penetrate the darkness to reach the lost in our […]
Church Financial Guidebook
The Church Financial Guidebook assists congregational leaders to exemplify a financial plan of integrity before God and each other. related resources
Compensation Planning Guide
As a church, you have a responsibility to take care of those who serve on your staff, while also seeking to be good stewards of your limited financial resources. Our ministry partners at Guidestone Financial Resources publish a helpful guide each year. This resource can help you achieve your goal of taking care of church […]
Q&A About the Minister’s Housing Allowance
The minister’s housing allowance is a very important tax benefit available to ministers. Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code allows “ministers of the gospel” to exclude some or all of their ministerial income designated by their church or church-related employer as a housing allowing from income for federal income tax purposes. Rules and limits […]
Financial Checklist: For New Ministers or Those Moving to a New Church
Daily life can be complicated, especially when you are a new minister. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up before you get to the true calling of your ministry. Below is a checklist you can use to help you take care of your financial needs and questions. This checklist is also helpful […]
Church Policy Manual Guidebook
Have you heard questions like this before? Can we use the church building for…? May our neighboring church use our church van? Are there requirements to work in the church nursery? May a teacher buy supplies for her Sunday School class and turn in the bill to the church?
5 Reasons Every Pastor Should Be Involved in VBS or Camp Ministry
I know, I know, I can already hear the objections and excuses. We pastors are often tired, overworked, and burdened men. That is exactly why I ask you to consider being involved in VBS and/or Christian camp ministry next summer, or this summer if it’s not too late. We need the joy these ministries offer.
5 Things to Remember When a Transgender Student Visits Your Church
In a recent study, 48% of pastors told Lifeway Research that they know someone who is transgender. According to Gallup research, 15.9% of Generation Z identifies as part of the LGBT community. Churches in areas with a high population of young people are more likely to be confronted with issues related to gender identity. If […]