There is no greater issues that faces the church today than finances. Recently, my friend Casey Graham of The Change Group partnered with Joe Sangl of New Spring Church to write the book, Funded and Free. Casey and Joe offer one thing that every church needs – practical solutions to help churches grow in their finances and avoid costly mistakes in the financial side of ministry.

If you have not picked up a copy of the book, I would encourage you to do so. If you are BRAVE enough to apply it’s principles, I guarantee that it will make a difference in your ministry.

Both Joe and Casey work with churches on a regular basis. You should use them if you ever need help with developing givers, getting people out of debt or growing the giving within your ministry.

Last week I had the chance to share with 10 Executive Pastor’s from churches all over the south and east. It was a part of a one day experience hosted by Casey Graham of The Change Group. What an incredible time with some great guys including Ron Edmondson and David Putman.

I shared the one thing that you need to gain your Pastor’s trust – Wisdom. In 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon says:

Yet I am just a youth with no experience in leadership. (HCSB)

Solomon goes on to ask God for wisdom. The word in the Old Testament has 5 meanings.

  • Wisdom in Battle – For Solomon, he needed to lead the army. For you, there is a spiritual battle you need to be prepared for!
  • Wisdom in Administration – Solomon was known for his use of resources. Build a great team and finance your pastor and staff’s vision.
  • Wisdom in Spiritual Matters – XP’s should be spiritual. No matter what, lead spiritually. Make sure that your team knows that you love God more than anything else.
  • Wisdom in Ethics – make right decisions.
  • Shrewdness – the word means “sharp in practical matters.”

Senior Pastor’s, hire a wise Executive Pastor. Executive Pastor’s – ask God for His wisdom. It worked for Solomon!

If you would like the notes, leave a comment and I’ll email them to you.

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