Putting together a budget isn't always the most fun thing on your calendar but a healthy ministry will steward money well. This template will help you get a head start for that next budget meaning.

In this video Doug Garasic shares about inspiring generosity and how to start a community initiative towards giving and growing in faith and dependence on God.

Every department should have a working budget to help guide ministry decisions. The download folder below contains budget templates for different ministry departments for your church to use and edit to fit your needs. Check them out before your next budget meeting.

In this video Raymond Hudson shares about how to get a church plant dialed in financially especially when resources are tight. Having planted in one of the most expense regions of the country Ray brings a unique perspective on financial health in every context.

It's not uncommon for church planters to have other sources of income than pastoral ministry. Sometimes a side hustle can help make ends meet or pay off debt. In this video, Tory Farina shares some of the benefits of having a side hustle and how to fit it into your ministry schedule.

Raising money for ministry can be an intimidating process. Once funds have been raised it is important to maintain positive relationships with your donors. Dean Sweetman from Tithe.ly gives expert advice on how to follow up well with donors in order to demonstrate follow up and encourage future partnerships.

A lack of budgeting will prevent any ministry from being sustainable long term. You do not need an accounting degree to put together a solid ministry budget. In this video Rollie Dimos, Director of Internal Audit for the Assemblies of God national office shares 5 steps to putting together a strong ministry budget.

Handling money is more than good practice, it is a stewardship that ministers are accountable for. In this video, Rollie Dimos, Director of Internal Audit for the Assemblies of God national office, gives basic principles for financial controls in your church. These principles will provide accountability and protect the church from abuse. Best of all - you don't need to be an accountant to understand them.

One of the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the financial stress it has placed on churches. In this video, Mike McCrary interviews Mike Carlton, lead pastor of Bloom Church about how to maintain financial momentum and make resources go further during this economic slump.

One of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for churches has been transitioning exclusively to online giving. In this video Scott Wilson, Lead Pastor of the Oaks Church in Texas shares how they have been engaging giving this season through communication and intentionality.