Developing Your Operating Budget

If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a better way to craft your congregation’s annual budget, Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers Developing Your Operating Budget. Through engaging videos and supplemental materials, Lewis Center Director Lovett H. Weems, Jr., helps you understand what an operating budget is, different ways that churches create their annual operating budgets, and five common budgeting models. No matter your church size, this resource will provide clues and wisdom to help your budget advance your mission and accomplish God’s vision for the congregation.

Developing Your Operating Budget is ecumenical and designed for both self study and group use by finance committees, pastors, and finance staff.

Purchase and download it here.