Finance team agendas that produce better results Many finance team meetings start with good intentions and end in a fog. Everyone receives the finance package at the meeting and someone leads them page by page…
Not all monthly reports are created equal. Many churches receive a “Budget Report” or a “Profit and Loss” statement or some type of spreadsheet and this is all their leadership team ever sees. And while…
Churches collect and store a plethora of data these days. Protecting that information should be a top priority for church leaders. Threats to your data can include both internal and external means. Internally, hardware…
The IRS announced last month that the new mileage rate for business use would be $0.76/mile (up from $0.72 1/2 per mile the first half of the year). This new rate reflects the rise in…
Usually the biggest line item we see in our clients budgets is not building and grounds, evangelism, missions, or programs but rather personnel. This isn’t surprising as the people working day in and day out…
Important updates to 1099 requirements in 2026 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) included some changes in the federal law affecting payroll and tax reporting. This affects all employers including churches and non-profits. It…
Just like Paul mentored Timothy and Elijah mentored Elisha, church leaders today often aim to mentor the next generation of church leaders. One way they do this is through summer internships. Interns are typically young…
In Part 1 of this series we discussed the possible church risks related to people and finances. In this post we will cover the possible property, operational, and emerging risks church leaders must consider in…
While the heart of every pastor is to preach messages inspired by the Word of God and minister to their congregation, there are real 21st Century risks when running a church that ministers, elders, and…
At Bellwether, we aim to help our clients mitigate risks especially when it comes to their financials. We will be publishing a multi-part series outlining many of the areas of risk that churches need to…
