Transcript 10 Things to Know Before You Write Your 2015 Budget Rod Wiltrout Church Finance Specialist CSBC [email protected] (559) 287-7840 cell.

10 Things to Know Before You
Write Your 2015 Budget
Rod Wiltrout
Church Finance Specialist
CSBC
[email protected]
(559) 287-7840 cell
Know the percentages
• 50% for Salaries and
Benefits
• 10% Give Away
• 10% New Ministries
• 15% Existing Ministries
• 15% Bldg & Grounds &
Debt Reduction
• Savings
Salaries and
Benefits
Give
Away New
Ministries
Existing
Ministries
Bldgs &
Grounds
Savings Debt
Reduction
Remember Your Purpose
• It has been said that it is easy to mistake the
rim of the rut for the horizon
• Why are you here?
• What would be on your church’s tombstone?
• What would the LORD and the community
remember you for?
• Would you be missed?
Focus on Your Vision
• Purpose says why you exist
• Vision states what God wants to do through
you
• “Without revelation people run wild, but one
who keeps the law will be happy.”
The Holy Bible : Holman
Christian standard version. 2003 (Pr 29:18). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
Train Your Leaders to handle
their Budget
• Give them an administrative spine
• Are your leaders spending money the church
does not have to do work that the church is
not called to do to impress people who are
not responsive to the ministry?
• Get them focused!
Budget from top down & bottom up
• Each group has a different perspective of the
ministry
• Have a retreat, make a plan
• Review your church’s purpose and vision –
Listen to their input
• Focus on this year’s emphasis
• Put your leadership in teams to accomplish
the goals
Use a Ministry Proposal
• Contains Church and Ministry purpose
statement
• Ministry always resides within the umbrella
of the church purpose statement
Ministry Proposal
Purpose Statement
The Purpose of First Southern Baptist Church is to lead people to the saving
knowledge of Jesus Christ and into the fellowship of His church, growing them in
Christ-like maturity, equipping them for ministry in the church and their mission in
the world, and to celebrate Him in worship.
Ministry Purpose Statement of __________________________________________
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Goal: ________________________________________________________________
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Action Plans
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All action plans are to be put in the order of importance
Ministry Proposal
Action Plan #2
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$_________
$_________
$_________
$________
Action Plan #3
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$_________
$_________
$_________
$________
Action Plan #4
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$_________
$_________
$_________
Grand Total for Ministry...................................................$________
All action plans must be put in order of importance
Ask the three questions
• How will the money and this ministry help
the church accomplish its mission?
• What is this ministry’s priority based on the
mission of our church?
• Is this the best way to achieve this ministry or
should the suggested alternative be chosen?
Have a Ministry Faire.
• Showcase your
ministries
• Enlist new
workers
• Make it a special
night with food
and fun
Review the Budget Monthly
• Stay on track
• Make sure you are getting “bang for the
buck”
• Spot problems – Where are the bottlenecks?
• See new opportunities – Where is God at
work?
• Communicate with your leadership – it’s a
two way street
Consider purchasing
Key Man insurance
• What would it cost the church if the pastor
left?
• What would it cost to replace the pastor? i.e.
travel, meals, interviews, etc.
• What would it cost for an intentional
interim?
• What if your church was in the middle of a
building or remodel phase?
Share the vision on a monthly basis.
• Keeps the church informed
• Keeps the church energized
• Keeps the contributions flowing
• Remember, vision must be
personal and become personal
to inspire!
What Questions do
you have for me?
559 287-7840 cell
559 256-0858 direct line
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