Cutting Budgets
Yikes! Whether you blame it on the economy, apathy or poor communication, contributions are down. Something has to be cut from the church budget. What should you cut? Staff? Salaries? Programs? Technology?
The Chapel’s Budget Cuts—FAQs for Board Members
Due to the failing economy and a decline in attendance numbers, The Chapel in Akron, Ohio needed to make budget cuts. They had to trim $760,000 from their staff budget ... which meant laying off [...]
The Chapel’s Budget Cuts—The Downsizing Plan
Due to the failing economy and a decline in attendance numbers, The Chapel in Akron, Ohio needed to make budget cuts. They had to trim $760,000 from their staff budget ... which meant laying off [...]
The Chapel’s Budget Cuts—A Letter to those Downsized
Due to the failing economy and a decline in attendance numbers, The Chapel in Akron, Ohio needed to make budget cuts. They had to trim $760,000 from their staff budget ... which meant laying off [...]
The Chapel’s Budget Cuts—The Note to the Congregation
Due to the failing economy and a decline in attendance numbers, The Chapel in Akron, Ohio needed to make budget cuts. They had to trim $760,000 from their staff budget ... which meant laying off [...]
The Chapel’s Budget Cuts—A Public Letter on Restructuring the Staff
Due to the failing economy and a decline in attendance numbers, The Chapel in Akron, Ohio needed to make budget cuts. They had to trim $760,000 from their staff budget ... which meant laying [...]
How Vision Sets the Budget: A Glimpse at the Largest Church in America
With anguish in his voice, Bill said, “It’s budget time again at our church. I get so tired of working through these numbers. The pile of papers seems endless. How do I get off of [...]
The Chapel’s Budget Cuts—Cutting $750,000 in Staff
Due to the failing economy and a decline in attendance numbers, The Chapel in Akron, Ohio needed to make budget cuts. They had to trim $760,000 from their staff budget … which meant laying off [...]
Leading Your Staff and Church During Hard Times
One of the hardest experiences I have ever had as an executive pastor is coming to the reality that our church will have to lay off a staff member. The burden hurts beyond words. [...]