4 Financial Goals for Your Church in the New Year

Blink. That’s how fast it seems a new year approaches—and presents another opportunity to bring as many people as possible to the gospel.

Many ministry leaders look forward to developing disciples through a purpose-driven process. As you set goals for attendance and outreach in the new year, don’t overlook one fundamental that will help any church expand its capacity to grow: strong financials.

I think of financial goal-setting—as well as the process of measuring performance against those goals—as a road map for getting things done.

No organization can set its own direction without planning the resources required. In fact, insufficient financial resources are a common pitfall for achieving organizational goals, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Whether your role is to serve as the senior pastor, church treasurer, or simply participate on a finance committee, keeping these four financial goals in mind will help your ministry approach the new year with the ability to accomplish your top priorities. Read More

This delightful image reminds me of a Japanese proverb, 猫に小判 , neko ni koban, or a golden coin to a cat. Cats have no appreciation for money except as playthings.