Church Financial Consulting
Customized consulting and stewardship services to help your ministry strengthen its financial leadership. We come alongside your church as a trusted partner in God-honoring financial stewardship.
Our Areas of Expertise
Deep knowledge in the financial areas that matter most to churches and Christian ministries.
Tax & Compliance
Minister tax filings, SECA elections, housing allowance designations, and 501(c)(3) compliance.
Compensation
Clergy compensation studies, salary benchmarking, and total benefit package structuring.
Policy & Governance
Financial policies, bylaws review, internal controls, and organizational structure guidance.
Consulting Services
Each engagement is tailored to your ministry's specific needs and stage of growth.
Minister Tax Filing
Personal tax preparation for ministers and clergy, including dual-status tax treatment, housing allowance optimization, SECA elections, and quarterly estimated payments. We understand the unique complexities of minister taxation so you don't have to.
Clergy Compensation Studies
Comprehensive compensation analysis benchmarked against comparable churches by size, region, and denomination. Includes salary, housing, retirement, insurance, and total benefit package recommendations to help your church steward its resources wisely.
Bylaws Review
Review of your church's or nonprofit's bylaws from a financial and governance perspective — identifying gaps, outdated provisions, and areas that could expose your ministry to risk. We'll provide clear, actionable recommendations to strengthen your organizational foundation.
Financial Policy Creation
Custom financial policies tailored to your ministry — covering internal controls, expense approvals, credit card usage, benevolence fund guidelines, designated giving, and cash handling procedures. These documents protect your church and build trust with your congregation.
Organizational Structure Reviews
Analysis of your ministry's organizational and financial structure — including entity setup, board governance, reporting lines, and operational efficiency. We help you build a framework that supports growth and accountability.
Ongoing Financial Advisory
Already a ChurchBiz bookkeeping or payroll client? All clients have access to our team for ad-hoc financial questions, guidance, and stewardship conversations throughout the year — at no additional cost. For deeper engagements like compensation studies or policy creation, we offer project-based consulting at a discounted client rate.
The ChurchBiz Guarantee
When you partner with ChurchBiz, here's what you can count on.
Timely Financials
Financial statements delivered by the 7th business day of each month, every month.
24-Hour Response
Your dedicated Client Service Representative responds within 24 business hours — every time.
Dedicated CSR
You're assigned a dedicated Client Service Representative trained and supported by our team of CPAs.
Continuity of Service
We securely store all your financials and data, so your ministry never loses a step — regardless of volunteer turnover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a bookkeeping client to use consulting services?
No — our consulting services are available to any church or Christian nonprofit, whether or not you use our bookkeeping or payroll services. That said, existing clients receive discounted rates on project-based consulting.
How much does consulting cost?
Each engagement is scoped individually based on your ministry's needs. After an initial consultation, we provide a custom quote so there are no surprises. Minister tax filing, compensation studies, bylaws reviews, and policy creation are all priced as standalone projects.
Can you help with minister tax filing for multiple staff members?
Absolutely. We regularly prepare tax returns for senior pastors, associate pastors, worship leaders, and other ordained staff. Each minister's tax situation is handled individually with the care and expertise it deserves — including housing allowance calculations, SECA elections, and quarterly estimated payments.
What does a compensation study include?
Our compensation studies include salary benchmarking against comparable churches by size, region, and denomination. We analyze total compensation — salary, housing allowance, retirement contributions, health insurance, and other benefits — and provide clear recommendations your board or elder team can act on with confidence.
Do you serve churches nationwide?
Yes! All of our consulting services are available to churches and Christian nonprofits nationwide. We work virtually with ministries across the country and can tailor our approach to your state's specific requirements when needed.
Church Financial Consulting
Custom quote provided after an initial consultation. We'll scope your engagement based on your ministry's specific needs — no cookie-cutter packages, no surprises.
Schedule a Consultation →Already a ChurchBiz client? You receive preferred rates on all consulting engagements.
Strengthen Your Ministry's
Financial Foundation
Whether you need help with minister taxes, a compensation study, or a full financial policy overhaul — our CPA-led team is here to guide you. Reach out and we'll respond within 1–2 business days.
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