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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This Isn’t an Emergency Fund. It’s the Financial Margin You’ve Been Missing
You’ve probably heard you need an emergency fund. But for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone with inconsistent income, that might not be enough. This post introduces the idea of a personal operating reserve — and why it could be the margin your finances are missing.
The 5 Money Questions Every Pastor Should Be Asking Right Now
Sometimes it’s not a new strategy you need. It’s the right question.
This post offers five essential questions every pastor should be asking about their money. From margin to mission, giving to emergency readiness, these questions will help you reflect on your finances through the lens of calling, clarity, and wise stewardship.
4 Questions to Ask Before You Buy That Next Big Thing
Impulse spending doesn’t just affect consumers. Ministry leaders face financial decisions too. In this post, I share four wise, practical questions to help you pause, pray, and purchase with peace.
3 Signs You Might Be Too Passive with Your Money
Many people confuse faith with financial passivity. But stewardship is intentional. In this post, I walk through three subtle signs you might be too passive with your money—and how to shift into a healthier, more faithful rhythm of financial leadership.
The One Money Habit That Changes Everything
There is one small financial habit that can bring clarity, reduce stress, and create momentum in your money life. It only takes a few minutes a week but can change everything. In this post, I’ll show you how to make it part of your weekly rhythm.
3 Common Bank Account Mistakes Pastors Make (And How to Fix Them)
Many pastors have bank accounts that make money management harder, not easier. In this post, I break down 3 common account-related mistakes and show you simple ways to fix them—without overhauling your whole system.
5 Simple Financial Wins to Start This Week
Most pastors need more than just small tweaks to their finances but big change starts with small, consistent steps. This post gives you five practical moves you can take this week to start building momentum toward financial health and peace of mind.