IRS Rules For Church Donations In 2025
Keeping your church compliant with IRS rules is a legal obligation. But it’s also a matter of stewardship. When donors give faithfully, they trust your… Read More »IRS Rules For Church Donations In 2025
Finance
Good Stewardship Begins With Good Accounting
Hearing “Well done, my good and faithful servant,” is the ultimate accomplishment for believers (Matthew 25:21). We long to hear those words spoken on Judgment… Read More »Good Stewardship Begins With Good Accounting
Overcoming the Obstacles of Church Accounting: How Realm Can Help
Good financial management is essential for running a successful ministry. If you don’t have solid bookkeeping, everything else your church does will suffer, whether directly… Read More »Overcoming the Obstacles of Church Accounting: How Realm Can Help
3 Reasons to Invest in an Integrated Accounting System
Effectively managing your ministry’s money is an enormous responsibility. Your congregation trusts you to be a good steward of the money they give. They are… Read More »3 Reasons to Invest in an Integrated Accounting System
Utilizing the Summer Slump to Upgrade Your Church Financials
The Summer Slump is often the most dreaded season for churches. You end up trying to tackle the everyday challenges of ministry while also dealing… Read More »Utilizing the Summer Slump to Upgrade Your Church Financials
Data-Driven Decisions: Using Analytics to Improve Church Operations and Growth
The Transformative Power of Data in Ministry In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the church stands at a crossroads between tradition and innovation.… Read More »Data-Driven Decisions: Using Analytics to Improve Church Operations and Growth
Cold Weather Church Maintenance: A Guide for Winter Care
The beauty of winter often inspires feelings of reflection and peace, but the season also brings unique challenges that churches must address to remain a… Read More »Cold Weather Church Maintenance: A Guide for Winter Care
St. Paul United Church of Christ Fosters Connection through Realm
St. Paul United Church of Christ is a “mission-minded church” that was founded in 1849 in Columbia, Illinois. It was originally founded as a small… Read More »St. Paul United Church of Christ Fosters Connection through Realm
6 Reasons to Outsource Your Church Bookkeeping and Accounting
To Outsource or Not to Outsource? Church bookkeeping is a subject not typically offered in seminary. Some view it as a “necessary evil” or a… Read More »6 Reasons to Outsource Your Church Bookkeeping and Accounting
Transparent Budgeting: Communicating Your Financial Situation With Clarity
If you’ve been in church leadership for long, you likely won’t have trouble imagining this scene. You’ve probably lived it at some point. You’re moderating… Read More »Transparent Budgeting: Communicating Your Financial Situation With Clarity
Your Church’s Financial Check-Up: A 5-Question Assessment
Have you ever felt the tension of trying to stretch every dollar to keep your church running smoothly? You’re not alone. Churches face unique financial… Read More »Your Church’s Financial Check-Up: A 5-Question Assessment
Getting Grants: The Secret Strategy to Fund Your Community Ministry
Do you ever look at your budget and wonder, “How in the world will we ever have the funds to truly serve our community in… Read More »Getting Grants: The Secret Strategy to Fund Your Community Ministry