November 28, 2007
Personal finance worksheets
I found a collection of worksheets that help with personal financial planning and decision making. I would bookmark this site and refer to it often. Buying is an emotional process. But financial success is based on consistent, healthy financial behavior. That means we can't always rely on our feelings.
So, close the door. Click over to the Web page. And have some fun with numbers.
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August 29, 2007
Free download on how to handle church contributions
Click here to download a FREE e-paper on how to accurately and legally handle designated church contributions.
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August 9, 2007
Common Excuses
I found a list of 24 common excuses for not preaching on giving. Some of these are unbelievable, and I hope pastors don't really use these. (But I've lived long enough to know different.)
Some are funny. And others are not so funny.
The one that surprised me the most was the very first one. "Money is a sensitive and divisive issue in my church."
WOW! If money is divisive.....what about the Gospel?
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August 2, 2007
Budget and Facility Planner
I recently attended a conference where Ty Salter from Church Ministry Finance presented this planner. It's a great worksheet. It first asks you to complete some necessary financial information. Then, it projects or forecasts your borrowing capacity.
This is a great tool that churches can use to determine how much they can spend on their next building project.
To get there, Click Here and look for "Budget and Facility Planner" on the left hand side of your screen. It's in Excel format.
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July 11, 2007
Bookmark this site
David Waganer, resource director for the SDA (Stewardship Directors Association) of the SBC, told me about Generous Giving. It's a virtual launching pad of information and resources.
I visited the site for the first time today. I'm impressed.
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