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This isn't a question designed to create fear.It's a question designed to encourage planning.Church leadership should un...
10/10/2026

This isn't a question designed to create fear.

It's a question designed to encourage planning.

Church leadership should understand how concentrated its giving may be.

If a significant portion of annual resources comes from a small number of donors, leadership should understand that dependency when making long-term commitments. That doesn't mean those donors aren't appreciated.

It means leadership should understand the financial picture. Because sustainable planning requires more than looking at this month's giving.

Ask: “How diversified are our church's financial resources?”

Being hands-on helped you build the business.But eventually, doing everything yourself can become the very thing keeping...
10/10/2026

Being hands-on helped you build the business.

But eventually, doing everything yourself can become the very thing keeping it from growing.

Your role as the owner should evolve from doing everything to building the people, systems, and strategy that allow the business to move forward without everything depending on you.

Growth requires letting go of some control. What is one task you know you need to stop doing yourself?

Church leaders plan sermons.Events.Conferences.Programs.Outreach.But financial deadlines deserve the same level of plann...
10/09/2026

Church leaders plan sermons.

Events.
Conferences.
Programs.
Outreach.

But financial deadlines deserve the same level of planning. Your financial calendar might include:

• Payroll dates
• Tax deadlines
• Insurance renewals
• Contract renewals
• Budget deadlines
• Annual filings
• Contribution statements
• Audit or review timelines
• Major recurring expenses

When everything lives on one calendar, fewer financial responsibilities become last-minute emergencies.

Start building your 2027 church financial calendar now.

Revenue can grow. Businesses can change. Markets can move.That's why building wealth shouldn't depend on just one asset ...
10/09/2026

Revenue can grow. Businesses can change. Markets can move.

That's why building wealth shouldn't depend on just one asset or one source of income. Think beyond what you're earning today and start thinking about what you're building for tomorrow.

Diversification is part of the bigger wealth conversation. What asset are you currently focused on building?

Having the money today doesn't automatically mean the decision is financially wise. Before approving a major expense, le...
10/08/2026

Having the money today doesn't automatically mean the decision is financially wise. Before approving a major expense, leadership should ask:

Is it budgeted?
Is it necessary now?
Is it a one-time or recurring cost?
What other options did we consider?
What will this decision affect six months from now?

The goal isn't to make every financial decision difficult. It's to make significant decisions intentionally. Use these questions before your next major church purchase.

A raise should improve your financial position—not just your lifestyle. Give your extra income a purpose before giving i...
10/08/2026

A raise should improve your financial position—not just your lifestyle. Give your extra income a purpose before giving it away.

What would you do with your next raise?

Church growth doesn't only change attendance.It can change:Payroll.Purchasing.Giving volume.Financial reporting.Staff re...
10/07/2026

Church growth doesn't only change attendance.

It can change:

Payroll.
Purchasing.
Giving volume.
Financial reporting.
Staff responsibilities.
Expense approvals.
Vendor relationships.
Internal controls.

Sometimes leadership isn't doing anything wrong. The church has simply reached a point where informal processes need to become formal systems.

That's a normal part of growth.

If your church has grown significantly, ask: “Which systems haven't grown with us?”

Making more money is a great problem to have.But increased income can also mean increased tax exposure.That’s why tax pl...
10/07/2026

Making more money is a great problem to have.

But increased income can also mean increased tax exposure.

That’s why tax planning shouldn't be an afterthought once your business starts growing. The goal isn't to fear the tax bill. It's to plan for it.

Has your income changed significantly this year? It may be time to review your tax strategy.

Scenario planning isn't about expecting the worst.It's about knowing your options.Ask:Which expenses are fixed?Which exp...
10/06/2026

Scenario planning isn't about expecting the worst.

It's about knowing your options.

Ask:

Which expenses are fixed?
Which expenses are flexible?
How much cash reserve is available?
Which commitments cannot easily be changed?
Who makes the financial decisions?
What would leadership review first?

You don't need to predict every possible scenario. You simply need to think through the scenarios that could materially affect the church.

Choose one “what if” scenario and discuss it at your next leadership meeting.

Take a second and finish the sentence:“I’m building this business so that I can ______.”Make more money?Create freedom?S...
10/06/2026

Take a second and finish the sentence:

“I’m building this business so that I can ______.”

Make more money?
Create freedom?
Support your family?
Build generational wealth?
Leave a job you no longer want?
Create more choices?
Have more control over your time?

Your answer matters.

Because if you don't know what the business is supposed to give you, it's easy to spend years building something that looks successful but doesn't actually create the life you wanted. So… finish the sentence. What are you building this business for?

Tell me in the comments.

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