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Does THIS frustrate you about church budgeting? (It frustrates me.)
Published 8 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,
Let me start with a simple truth:
You aren't called to ministry to chase numbers.
You are called to a God-given mission—and to lead people toward life-change.
But if you're like most leaders right now, you're knee-deep in spreadsheets, budget meetings, and staffing decisions as you plan for 2026... trimming where you can... cutting what you have to... and hoping you can fill in the gaps.
Budget cuts have always been my least favorite part of ministry. It's also the side of ministry that so few people ever see:
Walking out of a budget meeting where you had to say "no" to something your team deeply believes in.
Sitting in conversations where people ask about growth or new initiatives, realizing there isn't room in the budget.
Stepping up on Sunday morning to cast vision for the future, while silently wondering how in the world you're going to fund it.
And over time, each decision chips away at something deeper.
Your vision shrinks. Your energy fades. And the weight grows.
Year after year, the cycle repeats—high hopes, tough decisions, last-minute asks—and something inside you wonders, “Is this how it's going to be forever?”
How do you keep leading with vision when your budget feels like an anchor?
How do you invite people to give generously—without feeling like a salesperson?
How do you fund your mission without feeling like you have to compromise yourself along the way?
If you're ready for that to change, I'm so glad. So am I.
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Cheering for you,
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Don’t settle for an impact smaller than you’re called to make. It's time to unlock your potential and lead confidently into a future filled with growth — for yourself, your church, and your mission. Get access to some of my best leadership content, only published in my newsletters.