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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The Year-End Financial Checklist Every Pastor Needs

Most pastors end the year exhausted but not necessarily ready. This simple checklist will help you review housing allowance, payroll, benefits, giving, and taxes so you can finish the year with clarity and start the next one with confidence.

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5 Financial Myths Many Pastors Believe and Why They’re So Costly

Pastors are quick to spot bad theology, but many unknowingly live by financial myths that cost them dearly. These myths can undermine retirement security, family stability, and the ability to finish ministry well. Discover five of the most common financial myths pastors believe and learn practical, faith-driven wisdom to build a stronger financial foundation for life and ministry.

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The Retirement Mistake Most Pastors Don’t See Coming

Many pastors unknowingly sabotage their retirement by withdrawing money in the wrong order. Housing allowance, 403(b) distributions, Roth IRAs, and Social Security all interact in unique ways for clergy. Learn why a thoughtful withdrawal plan matters and how avoiding this common mistake can protect your future.

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Will I Ever Be Ready to Retire?

Will I Ever Be Ready to Retire?
Retirement looks different for pastors. It’s not about escaping a job, but stepping into a new season of ministry with clarity and purpose. This post explores the spiritual, emotional, and financial questions pastors must wrestle with as they consider what retirement really means—and how to plan for it with confidence.

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The Painful Surprise No Pastor Wants to Discover About Their Paycheck

What happens when your paycheck was set up wrong… and no one realized it until the IRS did? For pastors, compensation errors aren’t just accounting issues—they can lead to legal risks, broken trust, and years of regret. This post walks through the most common church payroll mistakes, why they happen, and what pastors and boards must do to protect both the mission and the messenger.

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