Church Budgeting: 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Staff

How can your church develop a solid budgeting plan that helps demonstrate your commitment to your pastor and staff?

By Seth Hawkins and Mark Dance

Pastors carry the responsibility for the health of your church—which includes financial health. Pastors and church leaders are also responsible for the welfare of staff and their families—including their own.

In leading their people to prepare a generous and responsible budget for next year, pastors walk the tightrope of equipping their leaders for stewardship without over-reaching, since pastors do not want to be perceived as self-serving. Let us help you this year by giving you a resource you can share with the leaders preparing next year’s budget.

So, how can your church develop a solid budgeting plan that helps demonstrate your commitment to your pastor and staff?

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