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Many churches have Christian schools, preschools, mom's day out, and other similar ministries. Should these ministries be financially self-supporting? The answer is not always clear. Thom and Sam discuss six key thoughts about this issue.

There are a number of different ministries with a similar function.

Make certain the ministry has a clear and written purpose

The first default is for the ministry to be self-supporting.

The church needs to decide if "self-supporting" includes indirect costs.

The church should consider any support to be part of the missions budget.

The danger is that support can turn into entitlement.

 

Resources:

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Another Gospel by Alisa Childers

Tyndale House Publishers

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Brown Church Development Group

 

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