Status Of The Market: The Church Can Thrive In Crisis
by Nathan Artt on Apr 15, 2020 12:00:00 AM
This is not the 2008 financial crisis. While all of the key signs of economic downturn are present; falling commodity prices, a sudden and unexpected crisis, economic over-leverage, and an unstable currency market; this is different. The 2008 financial crisis was caused by Wall Street …
CARES Act and the SBA: What You Actually Need to Know Before Applying
by Nathan Artt on Apr 1, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Between the media and the communication from consultants and other organizations, there is a lot of information about the CARES Act and what it entails. This blog post is not intended to repeat the same information that is available through multiple sources, but to provide some practi …
How To Approach Church Financial Stewardship
by Nathan Artt on Mar 25, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Stewardship isn’t a distinctly Christian idea. Responsible financial practices are encouraged in every industry. In a church context, this is fundamentally about caring for, or stewarding, resources in a God-honoring way.
How Pastors Can Create More Ministry Capacity This Year
by Nathan Artt on Mar 11, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Ministry capacity isn’t about your personal bandwidth as a pastor. It’s about the capacity your building has to facilitate ministry. At Ministry Solutions, we guide numerous executive teams through this practice. Whether you are building or have an existing space, it’s important to ac …
What Every Church Needs To Hear Before Taking On Debt
by Nathan Artt on Feb 19, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Debt is so commonplace it barely raises an eyebrow. Household debt recently topped $14 trillion for the first time. In 2012, bank foreclosures and defaults on loans for churches were at an all-time high. With a small percentage of average church attendees being active givers, how do y …
What To Know Before You Build A New Church
by Nathan Artt on Feb 12, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Building a new church is an important step toward growth. Many congregations will benefit from having a new and improved space. From sheer necessity to upgrades, church buildings require a lot of consideration. As you make decisions, there are several areas you will circle back to. Th …
5 Leadership Lessons for Multisite Churches
by Nathan Artt on Feb 4, 2020 12:00:00 AM
As the megachurch model’s popularity wanes, a new model is emerging. There are now more than 5,000 multisite churches in North America. Multisite churches can function in a variety of ways. In essence, they are a multi-campus expression of a single church. This means that a core group …
Leveraging Church Real Estate To Build Community
by Nathan Artt on Nov 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM
This interview was originally featured on The Nurtured Church podcast from Pushpay. To listen to the full episode, click here.
Lower Interest Rates, More Cash Flow, More Ministry
by Nathan Artt on Oct 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Pastor, what would you do with an extra $5,000 a month? $10,000 a month? Every church we work with has one challenge in common: they have more needs and vision than they have resources. Pastors of growing churches all over the country are constantly having to prioritize their budget i …
