This is a guest post from Nathan Artt, founder of Ministry Solutions. Nathan brings incredible insights on church financial health and the 'stories that numbers tell' and very few others talk about. Today he gives an in-depth look at how your church can identify whether or not to launch another multi-site campus based on key financial triggers.

Church management software is an unlikely hero. But whether you realize it or not, it’s an invaluable resource to help protect your church’s budget in 2014. Many church leaders view church management software as a place for contribution records and reports, but’s more than managing contributions.

The end of the year is just around the corner! This can be a critical time for some of the leaders in your church. As a Leader of Finance & Generosity, you are probably gearing up to run year-end reports and distribute giving statements to donors. Here are some common questions other Leaders of Finance & Generosity ask this time of year:

It’s easy to judge the health of a church by the number of seats filled every Sunday. However, just because a church is large doesn’t necessarily mean it's healthy. I’ve talked with pastors in larger churches who’ve admitted their church wasn’t as healthy as it could be. And I’ve talked with pastors in smaller churches who haven’t ever been in a healthier church environment.