Giving Analytics: What’s Our New Reality? • July 2023 (Online Workshop) Regardless of whether you love numbers, understanding them can help lead to better pastoral care for the people in your congregation. In this webinar, Chris will walk us through some key metrics that can help pastors and church leaders better shepherd and care for the […]
Sustaining Church Ministries
Sustaining Church Ministries • August 2023 (Online Workshop) The Bible has a lot to say about generosity and discipleship. How we talk about giving in the church is important, because too often the narrative around stewardship lacks inspiration and revolves mainly around meeting the church budget instead of the ministry and mission God has for your […]
The Church Audit: It’s Easier Than You Think!
The Church Audit: It’s Easier Than You Think! • June 2023 (Online Workshop) Every congregation needs to do an annual church audit, but it doesn’t have to be a big expense or an insurmountable obstacle. There is a great Local Church Audit Guide, prepared by the General Council on Finance & Administration (GCFA) of The United […]
Father’s Day Resources 2023
On Father’s day, we are reminded of all the fathers and father figures who have had a lasting impact on our lives. This Father’s Day we encourage you and your church to consider giving a planned gift in memory of, or in honor of, these special men. These gifts leave a legacy of generosity and […]
Mother’s Day Resources 2023
Mother’s Day is a great reminder and celebration of the wonderful women in our lives. Their continual love, support, and generosity do not go unnoticed. Please feel free to use these Mother’s Day resources to celebrate this special day and invite your church to make a special donation in honor of the women and mother figures in […]
2023 Increased Rates Make Charitable Gift Annuities More Attractive
As of January 1, 2023, return rates of charitable gift annuities increased. With this increase, 2023 is a great time to lock in these new rates by creating a charitable gift annuities through the Foundation to both benefit you and your church or favorite ministry. View the Charitable Gift Annuity brochure. Benefits of a Charitable […]
Easter and Holy Week Resources 2023
The Foundation Staff and Board of Directors would like to say a special thank you during this Easter season. We are praying for each of you and your churches as you prepare for Holy Week and Easter. We are grateful to be part of and to faithfully serve churches, ministries, and individuals of the Alabama-West […]
How to Handle and What to Do with Debt
How to Handle and What to Do with Debt • March 2023 (Online Workshop) What is the best way to handle my church’s debt? How much is too much debt? Should a church be in debt? Is debt for a church bad? What are the best ways to accelerate paying off our debt? What should I know […]
Faith Based Financial Solutions for Your Church
Faith Based Financial Solutions for Your Church • February 2023 (Online Workshop) Financial needs among churches and church organizations may vary in scale but have common roots and effects. We will address several financial needs and proven solutions available to all Wesleyan based churches and organizations. Using a narrative budget and cultivating an environment to accept […]
Understanding Clergy Taxes
Game Changing Leadership – Understanding Clergy Taxes • February 2023 (Online Workshop) Clergy face some unique challenges when it comes to things like Social Security payments, estimated tax payments, housing allowances or exclusions, and reimbursed expenses. Your corner tax preparer may not understand the unique situation of clergy and finding a preparer who does can save you […]
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