Over the past year, our team at Church Community Builder has had conversation with hundreds of pastors about what their churches track and measure. Because so many churches evaluate their ministries at year end, I thought it would be helpful to highlight the metrics we saw most frequently in the churches we serve who are growing and healthy.
Your role goes way beyond managing income and expenses. Through the lens of church finances you help your leaders see the evidence of discipleship, maturity, and commitment to the calling of your church.
The giving pattern of recurring givers signals a deep commitment to your church's mission and is vital to the stability of any church. So how do you encourage first-time givers to give again and ultimately become consistent in their generosity?