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Money Matters in Church

  • Church Leadership & Ministry
  • Work, Money & Leadership
  • Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
  • Published: 2007

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Publisher's Description

Money Matters in Church helps leaders to discover a one-stop, comprehensive model for managing finances and fundraising. It guides leaders of any size church or ministry to create a culture of giving that supports savvy, faithful, and legal financing. The authors present a biblical theology of stewardship that supports ways to develop donors and maximize contributions, enact a strategic budget and effective audit process, project income and expenses, work with banks, compensate staff, and address debt. The book's practical step-by-step approach makes finance issues understandable for leaders without a business background.


Endorsements (9)

“Money does matter! In this excellent book by Aubrey Malphers and Steve Stroope, you will be exposed to both the solid biblical principles and sound financial practices necessary for effective growth in a church of any size. With years of experience in both the academy and the development of a large church, they know what they are talking about. Don’t miss out.”

Bob Buford

“There are no two people that I have learned more from than Steve Stroope and Aubrey Malphurs. Steve is a brilliant pastor with incredible insights on information about churches. Aubrey’s systems are always clear and accurate. I encourage every pastor and church planter to read this book from cover to cover.”

Bob Roberts

“Money matters in the church because money matters to God and to all of us. Steve and Aubrey have provided church leaders with a fine combination of biblical teaching on money and practical applications in the life of the church. This is must reading for any pastor or church leader who wants to see the church maximize its financial resources for kingdom business.”

Bryant Wright

“Some church leaders are hesitant to talk about money. But they shouldn’t be. After all, Jesus talked about it more than he talked about prayer, heaven, or hell. And now Aubrey Malphurs and Steve Stroope have developed a ‘how to’ manual that not only gives the biblical support for teaching about money, but also reveals the step-by-step process of developing a community of givers and an attitude of gratitude in your church.”

Ed Young

“Great vision is only a pipe dream without resources. A principle job of a leader is securing resources for vision, and Steve Stroope and Aubrey Malphurs have provided a tool that is both biblically solid and intensely practical. The question we have been asking each other is, ‘Where has this book been for our ministry up to now?”

Jeff Jones

“The Lord placed in my heart long ago that we are never more like Jesus than when we are giving. I have found that stewardship is one of the words that I would place in the top four of things that are most important in my life. I am grateful that Aubrey and Steven have brought their hearts and minds together to challenge us in managing resources that will one day change the world in which we live. This is a must-read!”

Johnny Hunt

“Few seminaries teach it, and fewer pastors find financial expertise in their nature or skill set. But strong financial management couldn’t be more important to the success and health of a church. Aubrey Malphurs and Steven Stroope’s Money Matters in Church fills a much needed gap of understanding for pastors and lay leaders. It is an excellent book for a church board’s study together for the first thirty minutes of a year’s board meetings. The smart pastor will share copies with his or her elders, board, and stewardship committee.”

Ronald E. Keener

“This fine work will provide pastors with a critical tool for understanding and addressing the financial financial needs of their churches. It’s a practical book that will fill a void that has existed for too long in training of pastors for their fiscal management role in the church.”

Tony Evans

“Great vision is only a pipe dream without resources. A principle job of a leader is securing resources for vision, and Steve Stroope and Aubrey Malphurs have provided a tool that is both biblically solid and intensely practical. The question we have been asking each other is, ‘Where has this book been for our ministry up to now?’”

Gene A. Getz

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