Description
This article from the Church Leader Insider Substack helps congregational leaders think through how to prepare now for future economic downturn or crisis. Written with the perspective that church leaders can find peace through preparation, author Jim Sheppard illustrates why assessing and aligning congregational finances, protecting leadership stability, building adequate reserves, and reassuring congregants can position the church well for any future uncertainty.
Features
- Links to related resources
- Six action items to help assess and develop your church's preparedness for a financial downturn
Practical Applications
- Share this article with your lead pastor to help them consider what support will help their leadership be most stable.
- Read this article with your congregational finance team to think through whether taking any of the described steps today will prepare the church for instability tomorrow.
