Today I discuss the Top 5 books that have helped me on my journey and I hope they will be helpful to you as well. 

Also.....

I announce my NEW private coaching community called The Bookkeeper Inner Circle! I am SOOOOO excited about this! I seriously wish there was something like this available when I started in church finances.

To find out how you can go from confused and frustrated with church finances, to becoming the confident and capable finance expert you were meant to be, check out the group at www.bookkeepersinnercircle.com and join today! You only have 7 days to join as I will close the doors on August 1st so I can give my full attention to the hungry learners who sign up this week.  

Again, go to www.bookkeeperinnercircle.com to get more information and to sign up!

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In order to understand the Word of God, sometimes a little extra help is needed. 

Bible reference books are an invaluable help in accomplishing this. 

In today's episode, I give you a brief summary of the different kinds of resources available to help you choose which one is the right fit for you.

I hope this blesses you!

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Which Bible is the right one for you?

The one that you will actually read and can understand. It does you no good to have a collection of Bibles that simply collect dust.

Furthermore, NO ONE can tell you which translation is the best because no one else has your brain, your attention span, your comprehension.

The point is to pick one. Read it. Meditate on it. Apply the truths to your life and allow Holy Spirit to transform your mind and your life through the power of the written Word.

Take a listen and also learn about the newest specialty Bible, the Filament Bible.

If you missed last weeks download on Bible Translations, you can get it here at www.churchfinances.org/translations

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1. Today is the 1st episode in my Summer Series titled "Bible Basics for Everyone" and today’s topic is Bible Translations. As you may know, in addition to teaching church finances, I also own a Christian bookstore and we have people come in almost on a daily basis that are looking for their first Bible and when we ask what translation they are looking for… they say “English”. So, I know that this is a topic that can be helpful to many. Even if you’re a Bible aficionado, you may hear something today that you can share with others. I’ll provide you a link later on in the episode to get a copy of the information shared because there is just TOO much good info to try and take notes today.

As promised, here are the links from today's episode:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Passion-Translation.html

Mike Winger Series on the TPT

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHvXha4rjCj1Po0WLQc_jGGW

FREEBIE

FREE Bible Translations pdf

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Today I share what God has laid on my heart for a Summer Series and other podcast news/updates. 

Thanks for listening!

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Since it’s summertime and the year is ½ over, in today’s episode we are going to be talking about performing a mid-year review for your church and the three areas I think you need to take a look at.

Just like many businesses do an annual performance review on their employees, churches should also do a mid-year review on three important areas that may need to be adjusted:

1. Budget

Let’s take a look at each one and why you should take a look at these now instead of at the end of the year.

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In this episode, we will discuss the three main points that play a crucial role in ensuring client satisfaction. Yes – it is possible to have happy clients 😉 By listening to your clients, solving their problems, and leading them toward success, you can create long-lasting relationships and drive positive outcomes.

Episode Outline:

1. The Power of Listening to Your Clients

a. Understanding the Importance of Active Listening

b. Techniques for Active Listening

c. Building Trust and Empathy through Listening

2. Solving Client Problems: Going Above and Beyond

a. Identifying and Prioritizing Client Needs

b. Implementing Effective Problem-Solving Strategies

c. Communicating Solutions Clearly and Timely

3. Leading Clients Toward Success

a. Being a Trusted Advisor and Strategic Partner

b. Setting Realistic Expectations

c. Providing Ongoing Guidance and Support

Remember, happy clients are the cornerstone of a successful business.

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Benevolence Funds, specifically, how do you handle them when collecting for a specific person in need will be discussed in today's episode.

The IRS has set guidelines regarding this situation and we will cover those today including Revenue Ruling 62-113.

We discussed the IRS cap on benevolence being given before it becomes taxable to the receiver in 2023.

We also touched upon the fact that ANY benevolence given to employees or members of the employees family is not considered true benevolence and IS reported as taxable income.

Another point we covered was making sure that your benevolence procedures are followed in compliance with your official Benevolence policy.

Additionally, we verified that donations earmarked for an individual are NOT tax deductible to the donor UNLESS there is an understanding that all donations received will be used by the church in a manner that is consistent with their purpose and mission and may be used for a different purpose should the church decide. The church must retain total control of how the funds are spent, regardless of the donor's request.

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Knowing who you are, what you're best at, and what you enjoy doing the most will help you to define who your business will serve. We will go over 6 things that will help you define the pillars of your business and how you will learn, market and grow your business. 

Take a listen and I hope this blesses you and helps you to define the direction you want to go.

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