Learn the steps to better plan, organize and allocate your organization’s financial resources today with the 12 Steps for Sound Ministry Budgeting, complimentary download. Whether you lead the finances of a church or a nonprofit, certain basic budgeting principles hold true. Through this resource, based on renowned CPA Michael E. Batts's Church Finance and Nonprofit Finance books, you'll learn 12 of those basics. This PDF will help you and your team establish, step by step, basic building blocks needed to achieve a sound foundation for budgets.

Detailed step-by-step guide to help you make informed compensation decisions. Set Your Staff's Compensation with Confidence! Developing a total compensation strategy and plan for your church does not have to be an overwhelming process, but it is a multifaceted one. In our eBook, we’ll cover topics and issues like: 12-Step Guide to Setting Fair Church Compensation Packages- Importance of understanding your church’s internal culture and shaping policies around it- How to establish a baseline of what to include in a compensation- How to develop a pay structure, pay grade, and salary ranges- List of compensation components you might use for comparison and benchmarking

Churches are struggling to keep their heads above water. Not only has the cost of living increased due to inflation, but many church salaries and benefits are lagging behind the market. To make matters worse, changes to the minimum salary exemption requirement by the US Department of Labor—this past July and again in January—are forcing churches to make hard decisions about classifying workers as exempt or non-exempt and compensating workers for overtime. In this free recorded webinar, Church Law & Tax's Matthew Branaugh and ChurchSalary's Aaron Hill are joined by Matt Steen from Chemistry Staffing and Dustin Gaines from My Church Law Firm to discuss the trends and the pressures churches face with compensation heading toward 2025. Additionally, they'll expand on these questions and the articles answering them: 1) How can your church be proactive and stay ahead of rising costs? The Rising Cost of Replacing Pastors Article 2) How much are other churches increasing their budget? What COLA are they using? 2025 Budget and COLA Changes Article 3) Are you classifying workers correctly and also correctly paying them, in light of the Labor Department’s changes? Fed Raises Minimum Salary Requirements For Exempt Status Article Add this item to the cart and checkout to access this free webinar!

While it's true that political activities and speech by churches and pastors are a Constitutional right, the Internal Revenue Code specifically prohibits certain activities by tax-exempt entities like churches. Violations range from excise taxes to the revocation of an organization's federal tax exemption. This easy-to-understand PDF is designed to help churches and church leaders understand the top prohibitions and limitations, and make informed decisions on what they can, and cannot, do on the political front.

HR is hard enough. Being a ministry makes it tougher. Let us help you keep the important HR tasks organized and top of mind. The HR Annual Calendar includes monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks that revolve around compliance and best practices specific to ministry HR. Plus, tips and tricks to make it even simpler!

Ministries often struggle to determine whether an individual is an independent contractor or an employee. When you consider IRS, DOL and sometimes even state laws, the rules can seem a little murky. Join us as we bring clarity to classification and answer your top questions about 1099 contractors!

Wellness is no longer just a buzzword in the workplace. It’s become an integral part of investing in your team, establishing a healthy organizational culture and encouraging balance for your people across many aspects of their lives. We’re deep diving elements of ministry HR that promote physical wellness, mental wellness, relational wellness, and overall wellness in your ministry.

Staff Lifestyle Agreements and Statements of Faith for your ministry aren't only best practice, we think they're a must! Join us as we discuss what they are, the risks of not having them in place, and our top tips for creating these essential documents for your organization.

The New Guest Blueprint helps you create a simple system for welcoming and retaining new guests. It provides proven strategies and practical tools to streamline the process, fostering stronger relationships and improving retention. This ebook Includes- Strategies and Tips for Engagement- Ready to use Workflows

Hi there! I'm Ashley. Thanks for joining me today. In our journey of ministry, we often encounter seasons of celebration and renewal—times like Fall, Easter, and Christmas when our churches are bustling with energy and new faces. Yet something interesting is happening. Barna has suggested a recent increase in church attendance, additionally stating that those who are invited to church have a higher likelihood of attending. On average, most churches will see at least one new guest a Sunday. Some more like 10-15 per Sunday. No matter if you are welcoming one new guest or fifteen, each and every person matters. And the challenge we have to look at is whether we are keeping and bringing those people into our community.

Welcome back! I’m Ashley, and it’s fantastic to connect with you again. Today, we’re diving into practical strategies that will help your church make every new visitor feel like they truly belong. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, these tips are designed to be both actionable and impactful.

Get your comprehensive texting follow-up strategy to stay connected to your guests. This step-by-step guide will help nurture relationships with new guests and families, making them feel welcome and valued in your church community.

Guía Para Nuevos InvitadosEste libro electrónico te ayuda a crear un sistema sencillo para dar la vienvenida y retener a nuevos invitados. Ofrece estrategiascomprobadas y herramientas prácticas para simplificar el proceso, fomentar relaciones más fuertes y mejorando la retención. Este ebook incluye- Estrategias y consejos prácticos- Plantillas de trabajo que puedes usar de inmediato

The Love Your Neighbor Kit - Spanish is a global initiative of Every Home for Christ to inspire and empower churches to carry Christ to their world. Love Your Neighbor resources are currently used by churches in six languages across 25 nations. This is a FREE kit of Spanish printed and digital resources that are tailored to the current needs of American culture and aimed at sharing the good news. Each Love Your Neighbor box will engage with 12 families in your church. Order multiples to engage more - kits ship FREE! The FREE Love Your Neighbor Box includes 12 Spanish Neighboring Kits for your church members. Each Spanish Neighboring Kit includes: (1) Spanish Love Your Neighbor Guide: includes inspiration for a life of loving God and others, and a 52-week action journal. (1) Spanish Love Your Neighbor Map with ideas for connecting with neighbors: a colorful and illustrated tour guide full of fun ideas for connecting with your 12 closest neighbors. (1) Spanish Discover Method Bible Study guide: a simple yet rich model for studying the Bible. Each lesson uses nine strategic questions to help groups learn, engage and apply scripture. (12) Spanish Inspirational Engagers in six theme titles: Biblical insight and inspirational resources that address relevant cultural topics.

Organizational Structures for Success: This guide offers the tools to build a ministry that not only serves but reflects the heart of God. It ensures every team member is equipped and understands that their role goes far beyond a task; it serves an eternal purpose. Running a thriving volunteer ministry is essential for a vibrant church community. Included in this E-book: Multiple Ministry Organizational Charts (Editable in Canva) 17 Ministry Job Descriptions

With loneliness and the mental health crisis, the Church has an opportunity to step in and influence change. At Gloo we seek solutions for the Champion, and we have identified a helpful recipe and play that will help you build strong small groups.

Keeping volunteers motivated is a ministry's heartbeat. Keep your volunteers motivated with these six ideas! Don't shy away from trying new things; dive in to see your teams thrive!

Five ideas to help your prayer ministry thrive and help your church grow spiritually and numerically. Run this play and see how your prayer impacts lives and neighborhoods.

Get ready for a fantastic back-to-school experience! While parents are thrilled, kids may feel a bit overwhelmed. Create an exciting atmosphere for your kids, and let's inspire and motivate them to make this school year extraordinary! 6 Editable Title Slides 4K Resolution PSD Format

Discover these captivating back-to-school sermon slides! Personalize these slides to bring a friendly classroom ambiance to your sermons. They are an excellent way to engage with the children you serve. Use them to emphasize important points, feature song lyrics, and display memory verses or announcements. 6 Editable Sermon Title Slides 4K Resolution PSD Format