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When To Refinance Your Church Mortgage Loan

It is no surprise that God calls His people to steward their resources faithfully. 1 Corinthians 4:2 states, “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.” The Church is no exception here; in fact, a church’s financial behavior should serve as a positive example to the community.

5 Steps To Taking On A Church Construction Project

A church-wide construction project is a large undertaking for a church body, but can be assisted with the help and experience of a trusted resource. The following 5 steps are important guidelines to make sure that the process is as smooth as possible.

How Much Debt Is Healthy For A Church?

Taking on a church-wide loan can be a daunting experience, especially if it is the first time for your church.  As your congregation grows, however, it may be a necessary step in maintaining building capacity and further reaching the community. Here are a few helpful tips to consider.

7 Things You Should Know About Church Loans

When paired with healthy budgeting practices and a humble leadership team, church loans can be extremely helpful in facilitating necessary expansions or improvements to church buildings.  However, it is important for church leaders to be aware of these various dynamics in institutional lending before taking on a church loan.

Grassroots Efforts In Church Lending

In the early church, the message of Christ was delivered primarily through face-to-face communication from Christians to unbelievers. Paul the Apostle, who was responsible for the growth and spiritual maturity of the early church, provided wisdom, insight and encouragement through personal visits and letters. Thankfully, many of Paul’s letters were preserved for us in the Bible. Today we call such person-to-person communication “grassroots efforts.”

A Unique Approach To Church Lending

In every move we’ve made, we’ve remained true to these fundamental rules – and we intend to continue expanding as time, funds and circumstance allow.

The Economics Of Jesus

Habitat for Humanity (known as “Habitat”) is a well known, international, non-profit Christian ministry that provides quality, affordable housing to the less fortunate. Everyone who receives a home from Habitat is expected to make a down payment and monthly payments to help cover costs. On their website, Habitat describes their ministry as one that uses the “theology of a hammer” and the “economics of Jesus”.