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The Financially Healthy Church

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A financially strong church is a thriving church. This four-session course provides a practical roadmap for budgeting, accountability, giving, savings, and long-term financial health. By applying these principles, churches can move beyond financial instability and fundraising dependency, ensuring they are well-prepared for future opportunities and challenges. "To finish strong, we need to start right." – This course equips church leaders with proven financial strategies to build a stable and sustainable future. By the end, you’ll have the tools to manage church finances with confidence, reduce financial stress, and create a lasting impact. Enroll today and start building a financially healthy church!

What Will You Learn?

  • The Financially Healthy Church Overview – Learn why financial health matters and how to build a strong foundation for your church’s future.
  • What is Financially Healthy? – Identify key financial benchmarks, avoid common pitfalls, and establish best practices for church finances.
  • Income and Expenses – Explore effective budgeting, healthy giving ratios, and smart expense management to keep your church financially secure.
  • Saving – Discover strategies for building emergency funds, project funds, and operational reserves to break the cycle of financial uncertainty.

Course Content

The Financially Healthy Church Overview
In this session, we explore the importance of financial management in church administration. While spiritual growth, worship, and discipleship are key indicators of a healthy church, effective financial stewardship is equally vital. Poor financial management can lead to legal and operational challenges, while a well-planned financial structure ensures long-term sustainability.

  • The Financially Healthy Church Overview
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  • Session 1 Quiz

What is Financially Healthy?
In this session, we explore the importance of financial accountability, legal compliance, and administrative efficiency in the church. A financially healthy church must be structured properly, with clear documentation, accurate bookkeeping, and the right tools for financial management.

Income and Expenses
A financially healthy church balances strong giving practices with responsible expense management. This session outlines how churches can evaluate financial health, set appropriate budgets, and maintain financial alignment to ensure long-term sustainability.

Saving
Many churches rely on constant fundraising to cover essential expenses, leading to financial instability. This session focuses on breaking the cycle of reliance on fundraisers by implementing a sustainable savings strategy that prepares churches for future needs.

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  • N Church Leaders
  • N Church Administrators