Church Finances

Many pastors conceive of the church budget as primarily a financial tool, but in fact it is primarily a pastoral tool. A church's philosophy of ministry is locked into its budget, and so the budget will either stifle or accelerate any attempts to move a congregation toward a biblical model of...

PASTOR MONEY: How Ministers Can Turn Their Greatest Tax Benefit into a Lifetime of Wealth, Freedom, and Legacy By Larry Jones You’ve been given one of the most powerful financial tools in the U.S. tax code… Are you using it wisely? If you're a pastor or minister, the housing allowance is more than just a line item on your W-2—it's your greatest financial advantage. And yet, most clergy leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table every year simply because they don’t understand how to fully utilize it. Pastor Money is the financial playbook every minister needs—but no seminary ...

Have you been dreaming of something for a very long time, but don’t know how it will ever materialize? Our economy will probably only get worse before it gets better, so you need a viable long-term plan and approach to ensure your dream becomes a reality. The ideas in this book will help you form your plan, with proven methodologies and strategies, for both your family and your church (or non-profit).

A thrilling exposé recounting how members of Opus Dei—a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect—pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world’s largest banks. For over half a century, Banco Popular was one of...

Discover your core values and find your place in life, love, and work. We all want to be our most authentic selves in every space that we are in―in our relationships, our work, and our communities. But often we feel a disconnect, a tension between who we are and what the people around us...

Throughout the twentieth century, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism was regarded as an important sociological and economic text, continuing into the twenty-first century, when extreme capitalism has continued to come under fire. Weber's work provided a history, from where the profit motive could be ethically justified. Max Weber combined his interests in sociology, political economy and history to give perspective to his analysis. Concentrating principally on the experience of the West, he returned to the time when religion, its concepts and practice, dominated society.

Doug Wood has helped over 300,000 people transform their lives. Will yours be next? His incredible transformation journey began with himself. In 2009, he was broke in over 200 thousand dollars of debt, 65 pounds overweight, and on the brink of suicide. In this motivational book, he shares exactly what an average guy like him did to lose the debt, the weight, and overcome depression to change his life forever. Best of all, he offers a playbook for how you can, too.

📘 Tithing and Giving: A Biblical Study What does the Bible really say about tithing, giving, and Christian stewardship? Is tithing a command for today—or a misunderstood tradition? Tithing and Giving: A Biblical Study is a comprehensive guide for believers who want to understand God’s plan for finances, generosity, and blessing. With clarity and compassion, author J.A. Cox explores what Scripture actually teaches about biblical tithing, New Testament giving, and the difference between religious obligation and Spirit-led generosity. ✅ Inside this Bible-based study, you'll discover: ...

Have you ever wondered why some communities seem to thrive financially no matter where they are? Why does it feel like the rich keep getting richer while the poor struggle to get by? What’s behind the faulty economic mindset that plagues our world and sets us up for major financial shocks? And why should these questions matter to you and your faith community? In a world where many Christians wrestle to align their daily financial activities with God’s purposes, Kingdonomics offers a fresh take on navigating the often complicated relationship between faith and finances. What sets ...

♥The Candy Beach Series ♥ What would you do if you discovered your fiancé was cheating on you? When Rainy Jackson embarks on a cruise to escape her two-timing ex-fiancé, she meets handsome, charming Winston Michaels. Winston is trying to deal with his past. A recovering alcoholic, he's not emotionally strong enough for a relationship. Can he assist Rainy with her ministry and learn to lean on God instead of alcohol? Coffee and Kisses is a sweet, faith-filled contemporary romance that you will always remember! Download now! ♥The Candy Beach Series ♥ Caramel Kisses - 0 Chocolate ...

In "Faith & Finance," Mike Perez offers a transformative guide for Christians navigating the often-complex intersection of faith and finances. This book is a beacon for those who find themselves lukewarm in their faith, desiring a deeper integration of Christian values in their financial decisions. With a strong biblical foundation, Perez lays out practical steps to achieve not just financial success, but a life rich in contentment, free from the burdens of money-related stress.

AN INVESTIGATION OF EPIC FINANCIAL INTRIGUE, RENDER UNTO ROME EXPOSES THE SECRECY AND DECEIT THAT RUN COUNTER TO THE VALUES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Sunday collection in every Catholic church throughout the world is as familiar a part of the Mass as the homily and even Communion. There is no...

The forces behind an economic crisis in the making A “problem of twelve” arises when a small number of institutions acquire the means to exert outsized influence over the politics and economy of a nation. The Big Three index funds of Vanguard, State Street, and BlackRock control more than...

Structuring Pastoral Compensation: A Practical Guide for Blessing Your Pastor by S.L. Potts is an essential resource for church leaders—elders, deacons, trustees, and committee members—who seek to honor their pastors through thoughtful and effective compensation planning. This 132-page guide offers practical insights into creating compensation packages that not only meet legal and financial standards but also reflect the value and dedication of pastoral leadership. Potts addresses common challenges such as balancing church budgets with fair remuneration, understanding tax implications, ...

You know that euphoric feeling when you are shopping and see something you want? Your brain tells you, “You just gotta have it!” Then, before you can bat an eyelash, it’s in your online shopping cart or you are skipping out the store with it in your bags. It’s practically instinctive! But soon after you have secured the shopping bags, that euphoric feeling dissipates and the guilt sets in. Now, you’ve become accustomed to the emotional, financial roller coaster but this book shows you how to get off of the ride. Written from a place of transparency, The Church Girl’s Guide to ...

From gold coins to Bitcoin, God has always had a financial game plan. Merging Biblical and practical monetary principles, author Donnell Duncan carefully guides you along on a journey through five stages of personal economic development; Entry-Level, Middle Management, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, and Investing. With meticulously documented research, this book takes you for a ride on the money train, from its coined, golden past through its inflated, paper present to its block-chained, digital future. In the end, you will receive valuable tools to benefit from the upcoming wealth...

"La razón era clara. Simeón sabía algo que Maurus, en su juventud, todavía ignoraba. Y ese nefasto domingo, 18 de septiembre del año 634, mientras miraba el rostro desconcertado de su hijo, decidió que había llegado la hora de compartir el secreto que la familia había guardado con tanto...

This book examines fifteen judgments that have influenced the financial destiny of India. With significant macroeconomic dimensions, these judgments, when explored, show a long-term impact on the economy. In doing so, judgments from different times of history have been examined to give the...

Compassionate conservatism is a new political force in the land, sweeping the grassroots of people of all faiths, races, and ethnicities. In its parts it offers solutions to many of our most intractable problems; in its whole it is nothing less than an innovative philosophy of government. No author is more qualified to explain its power and promise than Marvin Olasky, described by the New York Times as “the godfather of compassionate conservatism."

The core purpose of this series is to dig through the cultural, ecclesiastical, and corporate (business) issues that have been added to the church over the last two thousand years. I am not interested in getting rid of these trappings so much as discovering what they are and what the bedrock of the church would look like without them. Once exposed, then we can decide what to keep and what is unnecessary. Over the years, I began to put together a list of criteria which I would periodically hold up to a congregation to help them determine whether they were still on track with what God wanted ...