The ChurchBiz Podcast

Episode 20 - The Church Planter's Guide to Finance

45 min · 24. sept. 2025
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In this podcast episode, Josh and Chris discuss their new e-book, "The Church Planter's Guide to Finance." This resource is designed to assist both new church plants and established churches. They provide an overview of the e-book, covering essential topics such as entity setup, creating bylaws, managing finances, and teaching stewardship. The conversation underscores the importance of financial literacy in church leadership and offers practical guidance for church leaders. You can download the eBook for free on our website - https://www.churchbiz.com/churchplantfinance [https://www.churchbiz.com/churchplantfinance]

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Episode 24 - Minister Tax

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Episode 23 - Expense Management Policies

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