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!

Download these fun Back to Church Sunday Coloring Pages for your special guests!

Download more fun Back to Church Sunday Coloring Pages for your special guests!

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

Sample this FREE Sunday School Lesson from our Bible Hero Adventure 52-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum! Our year-long Bible Hero Adventure 52-week Curriculum examines the lives of 12 heroes of the Bible. Their courage shows us how we can be bold for Jesus. Their faith shows us how to live for Jesus. And their failures show us how Jesus can love anyone and use anyone for God's kingdom. Bible Hero Lesson One Overview: Memory Verse: “Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory.” Romans 3:23 (NIRV) With a focus on the story of Noah and Romans 3:23, children will learn about sin and redemption while participating in interactive group discussions, lively skits, and creative craft activities. This curriculum, suitable for children aged 6-12, offers a comprehensive one-week program filled with essential resources for both large and small group settings. Plus, it includes a handy 'Make It Stick! Parent Sheet' for continued learning at home. Grab this download now and watch as the kids dive into a captivating adventure with Noah! Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22, God Calls Noah & Genesis 7:6-12, The Flood Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. As the population grew, so did the sin on the earth. But one man, Noah, stood out as faithful to God. Objective: Kids will learn, “Every one of us has sinned.” About This Curriculum: Perfect for kids ages 6-12 1-week Includes large group and small group resources This curriculum is an instant download Each Lesson Includes: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet Memory Verse Skit or Puppet Show Craft Activity Large Group Lesson Small Group Discussion More!

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.

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!

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.

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Encourage Your Kids To Invite Their Friends To Church This Winter! We created a FREE Snowball Church Invitation to encourage kids to invite their friends to church. They can color each section, then place a piece of candy inside, fold it into the snowball, tape down the tab at the top to hold everything in place.

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

This amazing mini-movie is designed to make every visitor feel seen, known, and truly appreciated. Introducing this video into your worship service will let your guests know they are valued and cherished. It's the perfect way to kick off your worship experience or create an unforgettable transition moment! Length 1:06

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!

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.

A step-by-step guide on how to Get your Sermon Past the Parking lot by leveraging texting and AI tools. By following this guide, you will increase the reach of your sermon, engaging small groups, prayer ministries, outreach, social media, and more.

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!