Every organization spends money on staff who will do the financial accounting for it. These are skilled individuals with a passion for their organization. Frankly, they're not working there for the money; these people are talented enough that they … [Continue reading]
Favorite Sayings
Posted on June 5, 2012 Written by
Over the years I've collected a few favorite sayings. Some are original with me, and others I've adopted. Here they are (I'll add to the list as I go along through life): The problem with leadership is knowing who is following you and who is … [Continue reading]
Bell Curves and Giving
Posted on May 24, 2012 Written by
Here's an interesting stat: the most generous age bracket in any church are 50-somethings. College for the kids is done and paid for The kids' weddings are over The mortgage is low because they got it several decades ago (if they even have a … [Continue reading]
Strategic Budgeting for a Young Marrieds’ Ministry
Posted on May 18, 2012 Written by
One of my former churches has a strategic vision for reaching young and median married adults. They don't ignore senior adults, but they put a vast amount of resources to targeting 20-, 30-, and 40-somethings (and that overlaps a little to the … [Continue reading]
Walt & Roy
Posted on May 9, 2012 Written by
One of my favorite business books is Me, Myself and Bob. This hilarious book is the story of the rise and collapse of Veggie Tales as told by its founder, Phil Vischer. Throughout the book you learn that Phil's childhood hero was Walt Disney - to the … [Continue reading]
Who is the Church’s Risk Management Officer?
Posted on May 3, 2012 Written by
Every organization has a risk management officer - someone who is formally or informally charged with ensuring the safety and security of the church and its property, with knowing the church's personnel and financial policies and insurance limits, … [Continue reading]
Generosity Not Just Tithes
Posted on April 27, 2012 Written by
For years I've struggled with the idea of tithing. Yeah, I know all about the verses in the Bible about tithing and why and when and whether you tithe on gross or net and all those other things about tithing. Yes, tithing is a critical component of … [Continue reading]
Willie Waller
Posted on April 13, 2012 Written by
Willie died a few years ago but he wouldn't mind me telling you his story, at least the part of it that has stuck with me. Willie and I met in February 1995 when I became the Director of Operations of South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, … [Continue reading]