28.1 Money and Ministry: The Hard Questions You’re Avoiding (But Shouldn’t)

Money is a tool for advancing the gospel, not an end in itself. While generosity extends to more than just money, it reflects God’s heart and should be tied to the church’s vision. Churches need to think about how they talk about and plan to use money. Key Topics Covered: Why churches avoid talking about money and how to break the silence. Connecting giving to the church’s vision and mission. Practical tips for pastors on discussing budgets and generosity. The importance of financial transparency and trust-building. Strategic approaches to church investments and stewardship. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Why have churches and pastors not talked about money? 04:52 How to talk about the budget 10:00 Is it the role of the senior minister to talk about money? 11:54 Emotions around money 13:26 The Challenge of Pastors 16:51 Putting Relevance, Urgency, and Tangibility into the Deficit 18:31 How to organize a church budget 21:25 Should churches invest? 23:36 The 5 main considerations when investing 24:54 Liquidity 25:47 Diversification 27:38 One piece of advice for pastors CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.