Bellwether Church Solutions

09/15/2026

Making the most of your finance team meetings including a sample agenda:

Finance team agendas that produce better results Many finance team meetings start with good intentions and end in a fog. Everyone receives the finance

09/09/2026

Not all monthly reports are created equal... A strong monthly financial package delivers clear, timely, and relevant information that the leadership needs to properly evaluate and understand the church’s financial position at a glance and then make informed decisions with confidence.

Not all monthly reports are created equal. Many churches receive a “Budget Report” or a “Profit and Loss” statement or some type of spreadsheet and this

08/31/2026

Check out Church CO-OP's current issue of CO+OP Magazine, especially pages 35 and 36 where you can read Lee Ann's article "Serving with Purpose: Financial Stewardship for Church Pastors and Administrators" 😀

Helping nonprofits save time, money, and resources.

08/31/2026

📅 Save the Date! The Texas Ministry Conference 2027 is coming to Champion Forest Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 23, 2027!

This year's theme, Fruitfulness: Bearing Fruit in Ministry and Life | John 15:5, is a reminder that God calls us to faithfully serve where He has placed us—one step at a time.

Whether you serve in a church, school, or nonprofit organization, you'll gain practical tools, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections to strengthen your ministry. Spend the day learning from experienced speakers, exploring valuable resources in CO+OP Alley, networking with fellow ministry leaders, and attending workshops designed to help you and your team thrive.

Mark your calendar today and start planning to join us for a day of encouragement, education, and inspiration.

📍 Champion Forest Baptist Church

📅 Tuesday, February 23, 2027

Learn more and stay up to date by visiting our website!

08/27/2026

What steps does your church make to protect its data?

Churches collect and store a plethora of data these days. Protecting that information should be a top priority for church leaders.   Threats to your

08/26/2026

The IRS announced last month that the new mileage rate for business use would be $0.76/mile (up from $0.72 1/2 per mile the first half of the year). This

08/26/2026

Imagine millions of dollars disappearing over the course of only five years.

Thankfully this man was caught and prosecuted. Many such cases in churches and nonprofits get swept under the rug and the perpetrators are able to do it again at a new location.

Having safeguards in place to prevent fraud before it even starts is the way to go! Our website and book are full of tips and ideas for preventing fraud through routine checks and audits, division of labor, etc.

07/10/2026

Faithful Finances: A Comprehensive Record Book for Small Churches is now LIVE on Amazon! Order your copy here or on Vervante's website if you prefer spiralbound. 🥳

Faithful Finances: A Comprehensive Record Book for Small Churches

06/11/2026

Compensating our church staff at (or even better, above!) market rate for their position is crucial to retain excellent ministry leaders who will lead your church well. But how do you do this without maxing out the compensation line item in your budget? Read our blog post to find out more:

Usually the biggest line item we see in our clients budgets is not building and grounds, evangelism, missions, or programs but rather personnel. This

06/10/2026

64% of pastors are now using AI to aid them in sermon prep. Only 6% of churches report have a formal AI use policy. Where does your church stand with using AI in ministry?

/PRNewswire/ -- A new nationwide survey conducted by AiForChurchLeaders.com and Exponential AI NEXT reveals pastors adopting AI at a pace few anticipated. 61%...