Welcome to the Pastoral Finance Blog.
Here, you'll find practical financial insights tailored for pastors and ministry leaders. These articles are a free resource designed to help you navigate everything from tax planning to retirement, side hustles, and church financial management.
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When the Church Isn’t Contributing to Your Retirement: How to Start the Right Conversation
Most pastors assume their church is contributing to their retirement until they find out it’s not. For many who’ve only worked in ministry, the idea of an employer match or automatic contribution is completely foreign. In this post, we’ll unpack how to start a healthy, informed conversation with your church board about retirement contributions, what’s normal in the broader workplace (typically 4–6%), and how to build a plan that honors both your calling and your future.
The Complete Insurance Guide: What You Need, What You Don’t, and the One Policy You Might Be Missing
Insurance can feel overwhelming, but at its core, it’s simply a tool to protect your financial future. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance—now we’re wrapping it all up, including a crucial policy most people overlook: umbrella insurance.
Disability Insurance for Pastors: Protecting Your Income Without Overpaying
Disability insurance is often overlooked, but losing your income due to illness or injury can be financially devastating. Learn how pastors can protect their income while keeping costs reasonable.