Church Finances

But it’s hard to say no to donations.

After the denomination’s embezzlement scandal, a partial settlement returns some lost funds to thousands of ministers and staff.

Russell answers a listener question about whether leadership should be transparent about all financial matters related to the church. 

More ministries call themselves churches or associations of churches to avoid disclosure requirements.

Leaders are working to keep their flocks from getting fooled by impersonation scams, which use church details to prey on members’ generosity.

ECFA reports that 70 percent of its member churches struggle to keep up with inflation.

Southern Baptists have spent down reserves with over $12 million in legal fees over the past three years.

Church attendance is down. Giving is iffy. Ministers are tired. But God is with us in lean times too.

Why we love scary movies, a new Speaker takes his seat, and women need a raise.

Despite their crucial role in congregational life, 83 percent of women’s ministry leaders remain unpaid.