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Money matters can be a point of contention for churches, be it tithing (or lack thereof), poor fiscal management, or outright fraudulent practices (intentional ...
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CT Pastors | Under Discussion
Should Pastors Know What Congregants Give?
Church leaders discuss the pros and cons.
Compiled by Kelli B. Trujillo|
CT Pastors | From the Editor
We Follow the One Who Gave It All
A look inside our fall CT Pastors issue on money and generosity.
Kelli B. Trujillo|
Book Review
Even When Money Is Tight, Churches Have More Resources Than They Realize
How “redemptive entrepreneurship” can multiply the impact of cash-strapped ministries.
Paul Glader|
Book Review
From Monks and Bells to Apps and Notifications
The church used to keep the tempo of life. Now Silicon Valley is pushing the pace—and pulling the church along with it.
Chris Nye|
Book Review
20 Questions for the Churches in Africa
Conrad Mbewe, a Zambian pastor, asks them in his book. But there are others worth considering.
David Zac Niringiye|
CT Pastors
Here Come the Skinny Cows
Four reasons tithes and offerings are about to drop dramatically.
Mark DeYmaz with Harry Li|
Blog Forum | Pivot
How To Tell If A Church Is Too Big – Or Too Small
It’s never about the size of the church. It’s about the size of the mission.
Karl Vaters|
CT Pastors
The Turbulent Calling of Bivocational Ministry
Three honest stories about its rewards and challenges.
Linda W. Perkins|
Wire story
ECFA Faces Scrutiny Over Harvest Investigation
The delayed penalties for James MacDonald’s church have some evangelicals challenging the financial watchdog’s role and others defending it.
Bobby Ross Jr. - Religion News Service|
Blog Forum | Pivot
Before Your Congregation Dies: 6 Proactive Options For Your Church Property
Just as my identity is not in my body, a church’s identity is not in its building – or it shouldn’t be.
Karl Vaters|
Blog Forum | Pivot
4 More Church Finance Lessons I Learned The Hard Way
Money touches everything we do, but most pastors haven't been taught as much about it as we should have been.
Karl Vaters|
Blog Forum | Pivot
5 Church Budgeting Lessons I Learned The Hard Way
Money isn’t the goal of ministry. But it is a tool – and an important one.
Karl Vaters|
News
Harvest Bible Chapel Disputes World Investigation of James MacDonald
Former staff and elders criticize shuffling of funds and 50-mile noncompete clauses for former pastors.
Kate Shellnutt|
Blog Forum | Pivot
One Simple Step To Create A Year-End Giving Bump In Your Church
This is a great way to thank everyone for their generosity, while providing a helpful reminder to make up for any unintentional shortfall for the year.
Karl Vaters|
CT Pastors
Ministry in the #MeToo Moment
As abuse awareness grows, pastors are searching for ways to protect the vulnerable and care for survivors.
Morgan Lee|
CT Pastors
How to Become a Trauma-Informed Congregation
These suggestions will help your church better care for survivors of abuse.
Heather Davediuk Gingrich|
CT Pastors
The Pastor’s Pay in 2019 and Beyond
Emerging trends for how the ministers of today and tomorrow will be compensated.
Samuel Ogles|
CT Pastors
The Embodied Church in a Digital Age
Should we cheer or moan when online churches perform virtual baptisms?
Kara Bettis|
Blog Forum | Pivot
9 Principles For Creating An Annual Budget In A Small Church
With the possibilities for small church budgeting being so flexible, are there guidelines that are universal? I believe so. Here are nine of them.
Karl Vaters|
Blog Forum | Pivot
No, A Church’s Budget Is Not Always A Reflection Of Their Priorities
Compassion, worship, discipleship and evangelism don’t need to be in the budget to be a priority. They just need to happen.
Karl Vaters|

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