<em>The Church Money Manual</em> is the most up-to-date and easy-to-use handbook for churches seeking better ways to manage finances. Brief and straightforward chapters each focus on a specific problem or issue. The book covers topics of day-to-day operation and the perennially critical themes related to church money management and stewardship.<p> Some examples include: <br />· Planned giving and endowment funds.<br />· Strategies to increase end-of-year giving.<br />· First steps for the newly-appointed pastor.<br />· Pastors’ knowledge of donors and giving in their church.<br />· Timing of building projects and capital campaigns.<br />· Special offerings.<br />· Selecting members for the finance committee.<br />· What to do when giving is down.<br />· Preaching about tithing.</p>