by Starlette Thomas | Jan 16, 2024 | Feature-, News
Most pastors do not work alone when creating the church’s budget, according to a Lifeway Research report released on January 9. U.S. pastors say there are multiple hands involved in working the numbers. The majority of those surveyed say the trustees or church board...
by Bill Wilson | Oct 31, 2013 | Opinion
Our current economy, coupled with the ongoing transitions in congregational life and ministry focus, has combined to create intense pressure on church staffing models. With finances tight, congregations are being forced to take stock of the number of professional...
by Robert Parham | Feb 27, 2013 | Opinion
Christian leaders released a statement on Feb. 25 urging President Obama and congressional leaders to protect federal programs that provide services to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens – instead of continuing the political brinksmanship over the budget....
by Bill Wilson | Jan 6, 2012 | Opinion
If there is one recurring theme to the conversations I have regularly with clergy, lay leaders and denominational employees, it is viability. In a myriad of ways, people are asking viability questions about ministry, congregational life, finances, staff models,...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Apr 11, 2011 | News
Congressional leaders averted a shutdown of the federal government at almost midnight on April 8 after prolonged and contentious negotiations, agreeing to $37.8 billion in cuts from the current year’s budget that runs through the end of September. The House and...
