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4 Distinctives of Church Accounting

3 min read Churches and businesses have different financial goals. Profitability is a business’ bottom line. On the other hand, a church’s main goal is to accomplish its mission. Of course, both need resources to reach their goals, but how they use and account for these resources is different. To better understand the importance […]

9 Responsibilities of a Church Finance Team

4 min read Overseeing and managing the finances of a church is a big responsibility. Often, this is best accomplished by forming a Church Finance Team consisting of people who work together to provide oversight and direction. Churches often elect or assign members to serve on a finance team responsible for the management and stewardship […]

7 Ways to Show Gratitude During Pastor Appreciation Month

3 min read It’s no secret that pastoral ministry has been uniquely challenging over the last few years. Barna reports that 38% of U.S. pastors have thought about quitting full-time ministry in the past year. This reality makes the need to show appreciation and honor during Pastor Appreciation Month all the more important. So what […]

Tips for Year-End in Financials

We know most organizations only close their books or run statements once a year. The details of these year-end tasks may get a little fuzzy, but don’t let it cause you any anxiety. Here are a few tips you should remember for your year-end, plus a heads-up about a useful resource to help you nail […]

Crunching the Numbers: Six Ways Accounting Software Can Strengthen Your Church

Let’s talk accounting! It’s probably not the most exciting topic when it comes to church ministries. But it is one of the most important. Great churches need a great accounting platform to keep ministries on track and on budget. In this case, a “great” platform is one that’s created for the church and integrated with […]

The 2022 Ministry Brands Regional Roadshow is Now Virtual!

If you are someone who really loved the energy and information you could gather from our ISC or MPower Conferences, then we have something that might be a good fit for you. We will have great classes, good energy, the ability to win some cool prizes, and to meet some incredible presenters. The Ministry Brands […]

5 Quick Tips for Shelby Financials

Here are a few quick tips and tricks for Shelby Financials to make your entry and navigation more effective by saving clicks and by reducing wasted steps. Perhaps one or two of these might be new to you and can shorten your entry process a little each session which can add up to saved minutes […]

Welcome Back: Five Ways a Church Mobile App Can Help You Reengage When Summer’s Over

Summer keeps your congregation busy – vacations, reunions, youth sports, and other activities can have church members on the road and away from your services. We’ve heard plenty of church leaders asking an important question: What are the best ways to reengage our members once life goes “back to normal” after the busy summer months? It’s a […]

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