Finances

his theme will help your leaders make better use of what God has given and explore new ways to encourage people to give more. This theme will also train them to think more biblically and strategically about the relationship between money and ministry. Table of Contents: Fiscally Fit 4 ways to assess our church's financial strength. James D. Berkley A Model to Follow 4 ways churches manage their money. Gary Fenton A Tighter Ship 11 questions to ensure financial integrity. Richard L. Bergstrom 4 Budget Pitfalls Traps our church can bypass. Gary Fenton Should We Ask for Pledges? Overcoming disagreements about raising money. Steve Bierly Steps to Responsibility How one church addressed their financial shortfall. Jock Ficken Money: A Spiritual Ministry It's part of expanding God's kingdom. Steve Bierly Giving to Celebrate The biblical motivations for giving. Steve Bierly Protecting the Treasurer 7 ways to keep the task from becoming a temptation. Robert L. Brady Creating a Successful Loan Proposal 3 things a lender for a church mortgage wants to know. Dan W. Hess Where Stewardship Begins Financial integrity at church starts with its leaders. Richard L. Bergstrom Money and Ministry Keeping the bottom line in perspective. interview with Jerry Hayner