Comments on: Resources for “Planning and the Budget”

By: Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:56:01 +0000

I seem to remember reading in an Alban resource some discussion of %’s of budget spent on typical expenditures. For example, in a mainline church that worships 150-300, what would be a % of budget for staffing that is healthy? Anyone?

By: Eastern North Dakota Synod » Resource Center » Planning and the Budget

Eastern North Dakota Synod » Resource Center » Planning and the Budget — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:16:37 +0000

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By: V. Carl McNamee

V. Carl McNamee — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:21:05 +0000

The emphasis upon the emphasis on what of our larger issues and goals we must focus on now is necessary on annual planning and budgeting. I would recommend that whoever is responsible for final budget should be or have presence at the Planning Retreat, not to limit what is said but to (1) listen and remember and (2) to possibly bring some practical finanacial problems to the planning that could change or limit these short term lists of priorities. Sometimes, some of these will require careful consideration and adjustment on budget and financial projections that ought to be considered (though in different contexts) in both parts of the process. This should help those doing the budget to do a better job of helping reach the success for the planned ministries.

By: Rev Judith Lloyd

Rev Judith Lloyd — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:27:30 +0000

The article is very geared to large congregations with staffing. Not helpful for smaller congregations with one staff, the pastor. Congregations with 15 to 50, this concept would not work. There needs to be a concept that would work for this size who do vital ministries right where they are.

By: Samuel

Samuel — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:38:04 +0000

Great article. How soon before the start of your fiscal year should he budget retreat be done and do you have a suggested draft agenda for such a retreat?