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A Pastoral Reflection on 1 Timothy 5:3–16 This is a guest post by Matt Winquist. Matt is a pastor, husband, and father who has experienced family life from both the pulpit and the living room floor. He and his wife, Kelly, raised their two daughters through many seasons, including twelve years when Matt served as the primary caregiver at home. He enjoys helping pastors and families think biblically about faith, work, and everyday obedience. Learn more at rolereversedparents.com. If you read Pastor’s ...

This is a guest post by Joe Floris. With over 20 years of experience in full-time church ministry, Joe currently serves as the teaching pastor at Community Alliance Church in Butler, PA. His passion for both personal and pastoral finances has grown alongside his calling to shepherd others in their financial journeys.    If you are reading this, it is likely you are a pastor.  Which means you probably you have been through the candidating process at a church.  You meet ...

This is a guest blog post by Ted Miller of Guardian Wealth Management. Ted was a pastor for 25 years and now operates a 403(b)(9) retirement plan for churches.  Salary discussions can be sensitive, particularly for pastors who must balance financial needs with spiritual and communal responsibilities. Engaging in these conversations with a church board requires a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure that both parties feel heard and respected. The very first concern is for a pastor to evaluate and address ...

https://youtu.be/RVraTLSirok If your church has a budget for tax-free ministry-related travel expenses, does that include family members' expenses if they travel to a conference with you?

The Apostle Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:17-18 that “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.” (NIV)  I agree. You are worth your wages. But what are your wages? We commonly think of wages as simply your salary, what you get paid to work. ...

During this Pastor Appreciation Month, I would like to give you a gift that you both need and deserve, a gift that could even change your life. Thank you, pastor, for all you do. I appreciate you. View post

This is a guest post by Michael Kostelnik, a pastor and financial planner at Family Life Financial Planning, where he enables people to keep faith and family first by helping them with their finances. View post

Being a pastor is like being a parent. Signing up for the job is akin to signing away all your privacy rights. As a parent, there are little people with big mouths following you around wherever you go. I mean, you can’t even go to the bathroom by yourself.   As a pastor, you have a whole church of people watching your every move and often judging it. They pay attention to the car you drive, the movies your kids are ...

Next Wednesday, April 25, is Administrative Professionals Day. Formerly called Secretaries Day, it was begun about 70 years ago to appreciate certain office workers who are often taken for granted. While it isn’t as popular as Christmas and Easter, those that it honors really appreciate it. View post

Yesterday was Father’s Day, so I’d like to take a break from discussing tedious financial topics in order to honor my spiritual father, Pastor Steve Fitzpatrick.   Pastor Steve has played an integral role in my development as both a person and a Christian. I’ve known him for as long as I can remember, and I find it fascinating to see how his influence in my life has shaped the way I view and approach the world.   View post