This October, in beautiful Augusta, GA, SecureGive will be hosting our annual conference, tastefully adorned as Give Conference. Give Conference is a time for pastors and church leaders to enter a space where generosity will be explored and celebrated. Where leaders will be equipped with the practical, all the while experiencing a special time in […]
The number of new donors is one of the most important giving metrics churches should be watching. You can gain significant insight from that information. If your church is seeing an increasing number of people giving for the first time, this shows your engagement is growing and you’re likely doing a good job communicating about […]
“My church’s giving is declining while everyone’s cost of living is increasing. How can I still show our church staff that we care about them during these financially challenging times? What can I do?” If you are a church leader, you might be experiencing something similar. Inflation has caused many church staff members to feel […]
“I don’t know if we can pay the staff this week. We may have to delay payroll until after Sunday.” Rick was the lead pastor at Westview Community Church. The words from Lisa, the church’s financial administrator, came as a shock. He could not believe what he was hearing. Delay paying the staff? “What are […]
Get out the sunscreen, baseball glove, and fireworks. The summer is quickly approaching. During the summer months, church life changes. Members’ church attendance is often hit or miss due to vacations. Because of the sporadic attendance, some churches decide to reduce ministry offerings during the summer. And for some church leaders, this means there is […]
“Is my church financially healthy?” If you are a church leader asking this question, you are not alone. There are some key questions that can help you determine a church’s financial health. While the following list is not exhaustive, answering these questions may provide an indication of whether the church is in a financially healthy […]