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06/15/2026

Most executive pastors and ministry leaders carry the budget burden alone.

What if you could join a group of peers walking the same path, learning together, and sharpening each other? Led by experts and practitioners on key ministry finance topics?

That is exactly why we built the Executive Leader Cohort.

Learn more & sign up here --> https://www.churchbiz.com/executive-leader-cohort

06/12/2026

Most church finance questions lack a clear starting point. So we built one.

Our Ministry Finance Guides pull together our free articles, videos, and tools on a single topic, all in one place.

Each guide is approved by CPAs who serve ministries every day.

Start with the topic you are wrestling with right now - https://www.churchbiz.com/guides

What topic does your ministry need assistance with? Comment below.

06/10/2026

Thinking about renting or leasing part of your church property? Ask these questions first.

1. Will this affect our property tax exemption? In many states, leasing space to a third party can make that portion of the property taxable. Check your state's rules before you sign.

2. Will this income be subject to Unrelated Business Income Tax? Passive rental income from a property you own debt-free is often excluded. But if the property is debt-financed, or you provide substantial services to the tenant, it may be taxable.

3. Is the use related to our exempt purpose? A ministry leasing to a Christian school looks different from leasing to a for-profit business. The relationship to your mission affects the tax treatment.

4. Do we have the right agreement and coverage in place? A written lease, the proper insurance, and clear terms protect both parties.

5. What does our governing board need to approve? Make sure the decision follows your bylaws and is documented in the minutes.

None of this should stop you from renting or leasing your building. It just means asking the right questions first.

This is just one of the many topics our team covers on ChurchBiz Live. Hub subscribers get access to every episode and can ask questions - https://www.churchbiz.com/church-finance-training-library

06/09/2026

We are launching something new this fall.

Starting September 29th, ChurchBiz is running the Executive Leader Cohort. It is an 8-week virtual cohort for church and ministry leaders, meeting weekly on Tuesdays at 2 PM. Each session is led by a practitioner with real experience in ministry finance and organizational leadership.

Here is what we will cover:
📌 A Vision for God-honoring Stewardship
📌 Staying Compliant with HR Issues
📌 Budgeting 201 (two weeks)
📌 Leading a Ministry Through Organizational Growth
📌 Culture and Conflict
📌 Interpreting Financials
📌 Communication and Engagement Strategy

Every session is recorded and posted to the ChurchBiz Hub, so you will not miss a thing.

$500 per person. Spots are limited.

Full details: https://www.churchbiz.com/executive-leader-cohort

Sign up: https://form.jotform.com/261196250643052

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06/08/2026

We are halfway through the year. Has anyone looked at the budget since January?

A quick mid-year review is one of the simplest stewardship habits a church can build. Pull your budget, compare it to actuals, and ask one question: are we on track to honor what we committed to in faith?

Five minutes now saves a stressful November.

05/29/2026

A lot of ministry leaders are good at leading people, but never got much training on the financial side of the work. That gap is real, and it costs churches.

The ChurchBiz Executive Leader Cohort is an 8-week virtual cohort starting September 29th. We cover budgeting, HR compliance, reading financials, organizational health, and communication strategy. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM, recorded if you miss one, and hosted on the ChurchBiz Hub.

Every teacher has worked directly in a church and a nonprofit ministry.

Cost is $500 per person. Existing ChurchBiz clients can add it to their monthly invoice.

If it sounds like a fit, you can register at the link below.
churchbiz.com/executive-leader-cohort

05/27/2026

Ministers are not automatically exempt from Social Security. They pay it through SECA, not F**A, like other employees.

The exemption exists, but it requires actively opting out by filing Form 4361 on religious or conscientious grounds. It is permanent and irrevocable, so it is not a decision to make lightly.
Many ministers assume the exemption applies to them by default. It doesn't.

05/22/2026

Summer camp season is here. Read our latest blog on managing registrations, merch, and the finances behind your summer programming the right way.

https://hub.churchbiz.com/c/blog/registration-fees-vs-donations-don-t-mix-them-up

Event Registrations vs. Charitable Donations: How to Keep Them Separated Event registrations are not tax-deductible donations to the organization. That distinction matters more than most churches realize. If your books are not set up to reflect it, you...

05/20/2026

Registration fees and charitable donations are not the same thing. But many churches are recording them as they are, which creates real problems for the books and donors at tax time.

Our latest blog explains how to keep them separated and why it matters.

Read the full article here: hub.churchbiz.com/c/blog/registration-fees-vs-donations-don-t-mix-them-up

05/19/2026

Pull your budget vs. actuals and ask the hard questions now. Are you on track? Any surprises that need attention before year-end? Don't wait until December.