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6 Strategies to Strengthen Church Finances During Downturns
Economic downturns (and even temporary disruptions) can hurt giving. Here’s how to lead with confidence and wisdom.
Financial Resilience for Churches
What happens when giving takes a hit, and it's no one’s fault?
In this new video, you’ll hear a real story of how a six-week gap between church buildings led to plummeting attendance and giving. It wasn’t mismanagement, it was winter, scattered locations, and uncertainty. But it left their team scrambling to cover expenses.
As year-end giving wraps up, this is the perfect time to rethink how your church prepares for financial dips before they become a crisis. This video offers six clear, practical ways to adapt and lead your church wisely during economic downturns or giving slumps.
In This Episode Your Team Will Learn
-Why budget flexibility matters more than ever
- How financial snapshots build trust and transparency
- The one "lever" you should only pull once every 10 years
1) How does your church communicate about finances today?
2) Do you have a plan for financial disruption, big or small?
3) What systems or reserves are in place to carry your church through unexpected giving drops?
Downturns happen and challenges will come, but they do not have to derail your mission. Moments of generosity remind us that God is still at work and that can spark renewed momentum. Let this be a chance not only to encourage faithful giving but also to build financial systems that sustain your church for the long haul.
Let’s lead well,
The Church Staff Huddle Team