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Faith Org Resources
Help managing the finances, budgets and wellbeing of your faith-based organization (FBO). We've gathered articles and videos to help you run your org or church and make the most of your time and resources.
Church Accounting
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Church Money Matters Made Easy: Financial Reports for Churches
Learn how to create transparent financial reports for churches that build trust and keep your congregation in the loop. Simple tips and best practices for church financial management.
Church Accounting
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Church Money Matters Made Easy: Financial Reports for Churches
Learn how to create transparent financial reports for churches that build trust and keep your congregation in the loop. Simple tips and best practices for church financial management.
Church Accounting
5
min read
Church Money Matters Made Easy: Financial Reports for Churches
Learn how to create transparent financial reports for churches that build trust and keep your congregation in the loop. Simple tips and best practices for church financial management.
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Church Accounting
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Church Money Matters Made Easy: Financial Reports for Churches
Learn how to create transparent financial reports for churches that build trust and keep your congregation in the loop. Simple tips and best practices for church financial management.
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February 24, 2025
Church Accounting
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Church Money Matters Made Easy: Financial Reports for Churches
Learn how to create transparent financial reports for churches that build trust and keep your congregation in the loop. Simple tips and best practices for church financial management.
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Sample Pastor Compensation Package
Hiring a new pastor is a big deal. Once they are hired, the first things that need to be established are their salary, health insurance, and housing benefits. A pastor’s…
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Free Church Accounting Excel Templates and PDF Downloads
Churches should have their finances organized in an accessible format that makes it easy to make the right decisions. If you’re still organizing your church finances with pen and paper, you’re asking…
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Tips for Church Events
Are you getting ready to plan an event for your church? Perhaps you are hosting a potluck, conducting an Easter celebration, or putting on a Vacation Bible School. Whether your…
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Policies and Procedures for Your Church Finance Committee
The members of a church’s finance committee have a huge responsibility. They are tasked with collecting and disbursing funds to make sure the church remains financially sound. They must also…
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Clergy Mileage Reimbursement
Quite often, the church or the pastor (or both) pay for expenses related to church business, which can quickly add up over time. What many members and church leaders fail…
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5 Best Practices for Utilizing Your Church Database
Your church database is more than just a place to store contact information. It’s a tool that can help you shepherd your people better. Here are five best practices for…
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8 Practical Tips for Enhancing Your Church Finances
Taking charge of the church’s financial health and managing your church’s financial resources can be a challenging and intimidating assignment. If you are reading this article, there is a good…
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Church Year-End Giving Letter Template
What do your donors typically like to see at the end of each year? It’s customary for churches to review past gifts for tax purposes, and letters are a way to…
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How Long to Keep Church Financial Records
To ensure that your ministry is protected in the event of an audit, tax returns and other important records may be needed to quickly provide evidence that your church is…
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Church Budget Checklist
To prepare your church or ministry for financial health, you need a plan, also known as a budget. Having faith that God will provide everything your church or ministry needs…
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