Retiring Debt Early. Amortize mortgage. Look at various levels of potential extra weekly giving to retire the mortgage. Compare those potential dates with the original debt and compare interest savings. Start with an extra $ … Read More

Ministry Money Matters. Vote in a budget based on last yr. Have dual signatures on checks. The Pastor and family should not have their names on accounts. Hire a professional to care for the books. … Read More

Getting Converts down the Aisle. After they trust Christ use Mat 10:22-23 to explain a profession of faith. Pick them up for SS. Sit with them down front. At the invitation time ask them to … Read More

Formula for Bible Finances. Work, Earn, Save, Spend. Work-Eat. Pay tithes and give offerings. Provide for your own. Take care of your parents. $7.50 an hour is better than no job. Work and you will … Read More

Consistent Soul Winning. Remember and claim the promise of “doubtless” and “ordained works.” (Ps 126:5-6; Eph 2:10) 15 soul winning presentations in a week. Line up 5 converts by Sat pm for Sunday. Let the … Read More

Sunday School Teachers. Enlist those who already tithe, separated, faithful church attendance, soul winner, etc. Have a requirement sheet for them to sign and agree to once a year. Conduct wkly Teachers – Workers meeting. … Read More

Factors for Church Finances. Church budget. Don’t vote in a projected income-use last years. Plan on spending 90% of budgets. Remind folks-budget is saying “yes” – “no” not the bookkeeper. Pastor should not sign checks. … Read More

Bus Ministry. Dr. Beebe-“Ban the van.” The greatest tool of the past generation was the Bus Ministry. Read after Jim Vineyard, Wally Beebe, Ray Young, Roy Moffitt, and others. Divide your city into potential bus … Read More

Inspiring Followers. Example inspires those already involved. Exhortation inspires those not involved. Example-Exhortation will inspire everyone. Inspiration does not need diversity of new things, but a variety of old things. Inspire by giving a fresh … Read More

Stewardship Month. Set aside one month each year. Stewardship of time, talent, and treasure themes. Sunday school lessons for the month. Sermons on Stewardship. Wednesday night lessons. Lay testimonies before each service. Decorate and promote. … Read More