The Church Planter's Guide to Finance
11 steps to God-honoring financial stewardship — from entity setup and bylaws to budgets, payroll, and building a culture of generosity. Written by church planters, for church planters.
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What You'll Learn
Whether you're planting your first church or strengthening an existing one, this guide walks you through the financial foundations every ministry needs.
Entity Setup & Formation
501(c)(3) registration, EIN applications, and state-level filings to establish your church legally.
Bylaws & Governance
Create foundational governing documents that protect your ministry and leadership.
Bank Accounts & Financial Setup
Open the right accounts, set up giving platforms, and establish healthy financial workflows.
Budgeting for Ministry
Build a budget that aligns your financial resources with your church's mission and vision.
Payroll & Compensation
Clergy housing allowances, SECA compliance, W-2s, and compensation structures done right.
Stewardship & Generosity
Build a culture of biblical generosity and transparent financial leadership in your church.
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- Free download of the Church Planter's Guide to Finance
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- Live Q&A sessions with our CPA team
- Community forums for church finance leaders
- Templates, checklists, and financial tools
- New content added regularly
Who Is This For?
This resource was built for anyone responsible for the financial health of a church or Christian nonprofit.
Church Planters
Starting from scratch? This guide covers everything from entity formation to your first payroll run.
Finance Teams & Treasurers
Strengthen your team's financial literacy and establish best practices for oversight and reporting.
Pastors & Executive Leaders
Understand the financial foundations so you can lead confidently and steward resources faithfully.
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