Even though financial well-being is increasingly correlated with holistic well-being and flourishing, many United Methodist pastors find conversations about personal finances uncomfortable, overwhelming, or quietly stressful.

A faithful budget does more than cover expenses — it helps your church live into its calling. The checklist below puts principles into action, offering a clear, step-by-step guide to help your leadership team align resources with ministry priorities and communicate impact with both clarity and confidence.

When finances feel overwhelming, ministry can suffer. See how Saving Grace helps clergy find clarity and peace.

Creating a budget for your church takes more that crunching the numbers. It also takes knowing the vision of your church.

Right-size your budget after a crisis with our comprehensive guide for a sustainable future. Read our guide to learn how.

We put together a 4 tips to make sure your church is committed to financial best practices to avoid errors and prevent fraud.

Clarifying Financial Terms for Better Stewardship In the realm of church finances, understanding the differences between restricted and...

UMC is embarking on a significant new stewardship campaign aimed at financially strengthening the Church at all levels.

Learn strategies for streamlining online giving and tracking contributions effectively.

Learn how churches can generate non-traditional revenue streams to support their ministries.

Learn 10 truths that help create healthy financial practices. These practices will help create legacy donors.

Learn why internal controls matter and the steps you can take beginning today to protect your assets and ensure compliance.

View a resourceful road map of the best practices to good accounting controls.

GCFA presented the 2025 – 2028 revised budget for funding of the general Church.

Explore UMC Support's pivotal strategies for optimizing relationships to attract partners eager to invest in your ministry's mission.

Explore our steps to right-size your church ministry budget, with insights on expense reduction and revenue enhancement strategies.

Unlock the secrets to streamlined finances and empowered spending with our Accountable Reimbursement Handbook!

The Western North Carolina Annual Conference has developed a helpful checklist for local churches to protect their local finances.

This resource empowers you to easily customize and communicate your ministry's financial needs and impact on your community.

At UMC Support, we understand the unique challenges that churches face when it comes to managing their finances effectively.