5 Biblical Teachings about Money
The Bible says a lot about money. In fact, according to those who’ve tallied up the verses, God’s Word says more about money than any other topic except for the…
Preventing Holiday Blues: Tips for a Positive Season
According to a famous holiday song, Christmastime is “the most wonderful time of the year.” Of course, celebrating Jesus’ birth certainly makes it so. However, it can also be a…
Beyond the Numbers: Strengthening Ministry Through a Pastor-Finance Leader Partnership
The role of the church finance leader is not simply about controlling spending—it’s about setting priorities that support and grow the ministry. For the senior pastor, building a strong partnership…
Home Equity Loan vs. Home Equity Line of Credit
Home Equity Loan vs. Home Equity Line of Credit If you’re a homeowner, the equity you have in your home is the difference between your home’s current value and how…
Should Christians Borrow Money?
The Bible does not prohibit borrowing. It does issue some cautions about borrowing, though, such as in Proverbs 22:7, which says, “The borrower is servant to the lender.” And in…
How to Cultivate a Culture of Transparency in Your Church
In today’s world, where trust is seldom found, cultivating a culture of transparency is more important than ever to the mission of the church. Transparency is not just modern phraseology…
Credit, Debit, and Prepaid Cards: What Are the Differences?
How people pay for what they buy continues to evolve. Relatively few people write checks anymore, and the number of people who carry cash continues to decline. At the same…
To Use a Credit Card or Not: A Christian Perspective
Credit cards have become ubiquitous. For most people, they are a common method of paying for purchases. There are certainly no biblical prohibitions against the use of credit cards. However,…
3 Things Jesus (Never) Said About Money, Wealth, and Possessions
You may have heard the statistic that Jesus spoke more about money and possessions than any other topic during His earthly ministry. While some debate the accuracy of this claim,…
Is It Biblical to Borrow to Buy a Car?
If you’re like most people, transportation is one of your three largest expenses. The other two are housing and food. The larger the expense category, the more important it is…
3 Tips on How to Manage Back-to-School Expenses
It’s back-to-school time and that means it’s back-to-school shopping time. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), on average, families with school-age children will spend a whopping $875 per child…
3 Giving Conversations to Have with Members
Church leaders talk about financial matters all the time, and it is not uncommon for these conversations to be focused primarily on the progress toward your giving goals. For an…