Tax Time as a Spiritual Checkup: Cultivating Faithful Financial Habits
Tax season doesn’t have to be just a task to get through. In this reflection, Dr. Jerry Fox, CFP® invites pastors and ministry leaders to view tax preparation as a spiritual checkup. Consider it an opportunity to reflect on faithfulness, alignment, and wise stewardship. By using financial data to plan with purpose, ministry leaders can build habits today that support continued service and peace of mind for the future.
Leading Off the Map: Why Uncharted Territory Requires a Different Kind of Leadership
Idalia Burnett reflects on Canoeing the Mountains and what it means to lead faithfully when the “map” no longer matches the terrain. She offers encouragement for ministry leaders navigating change, reminding us that trust, humility, and hope are essential when stepping into uncharted territory.
Making the Most of the Housing Allowance
For pastors and ministry staff, your leadership is critical. Week after week, you carry the weight of spreading the Gospel, caring for people, and guiding your community. Your faithfulness matters—and Scripture encourages you in this work: “And let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). As you pour out for others, it is wise and biblical to steward the financial tools available to you, including the Minister’s Housing Allowance.
How Much Is Enough?
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to prepare for a confident retirement, this post offers a clear and encouraging place to start. It walks through simple steps to help you estimate what you may need, understand how inflation affects your future income, and identify how much to save each year.
Maximizing the Tools in Your Servant Solutions Membership
Discover how Servant Solutions walks beside ministry leaders to help them build financial confidence and lasting Kingdom impact. In this post, Ellen Daniels shares her husband’s story and highlights free financial planning, legal resources, and educational tools available to every member.
Minimize Your Maximum Regret Investment Strategy
When markets hit record highs or headlines warn of inflation, it’s easy to wonder—should I be more aggressive or more cautious with my retirement investments? In this post, Dr. Jerry Fox, CFP®, shares practical wisdom for finding balance in uncertain times.
Serving those who Serve
Nate Bowers reminds churches that Pastor Appreciation shouldn’t be confined to October, because pastors shoulder far more than Sunday services—countless unseen hours of prayer, counseling, and care. He urges congregations to “give back time” through practical help—meals, childcare, home projects, real vacation and Sabbath—so pastors can rest and lead with renewed joy.
More Than a Month: Honoring Our Pastors Year-Round
If you’re an elder, board member, or committed church member, let me encourage you to take Pastor Appreciation Month a step further this year. Beyond a kind note or public recognition, ask yourself:
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Does our pastor have a retirement plan?
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Are we making steady contributions on their behalf?
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Who’s helping our pastor stay financially on track?
Volatility: A Wild Ride
Market ups and downs can feel like a wild ride, but staying invested is often the wisest approach. By trusting strategies like Life Funds®, you can move forward with confidence, knowing your future is secure even in times of volatility.