Welcome to the Pastoral Finance Blog.
Here, you'll find practical financial insights tailored for pastors and ministry leaders. These articles are a free resource designed to help you navigate everything from tax planning to retirement, side hustles, and church financial management.
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Tax Season Tips for Pastors: Maximizing Your Deductions
Tax season can be overwhelming, especially for pastors with unique financial situations. This guide breaks down clergy-specific tax benefits, including the housing allowance, self-employment taxes, and deductible ministry expenses. Learn how to keep more of your money and stay IRS-compliant. Need a tax checklist? Click here to request your free guide.
The Complete Insurance Guide: What You Need, What You Don’t, and the One Policy You Might Be Missing
Insurance can feel overwhelming, but at its core, it’s simply a tool to protect your financial future. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance—now we’re wrapping it all up, including a crucial policy most people overlook: umbrella insurance.
Disability Insurance for Pastors: Protecting Your Income Without Overpaying
Disability insurance is often overlooked, but losing your income due to illness or injury can be financially devastating. Learn how pastors can protect their income while keeping costs reasonable.
Life Insurance for Pastors: How to Protect Your Family Without Overpaying
Life insurance is one of the most overlooked yet essential protections for pastors. Without it, your family could face financial hardship if something happens to you. This guide explains how much coverage you need, why term insurance is usually best, and where to find affordable policies.
The Pastor’s Guide to Insurance: Protecting Your Family and Future
Are you financially prepared for the unexpected? This series explores the key types of insurance every pastor should consider to protect their family and ministry.
Side Hustles for Pastors: Real Estate & Rental Income (Part 4)
Many pastors have developed valuable leadership and stewardship skills, but have you considered how real estate could provide long-term financial security? Whether through rental properties, house hacking, or passive investments, pastors can use real estate to supplement their income without stepping away from ministry. Learn how to get started, leverage housing allowances, and avoid common pitfalls in this latest installment of the Side Hustles for Pastors series.
Are You Making These Financial Mistakes?
Are financial missteps holding you back? Learn how to avoid common money management mistakes with practical, biblically inspired strategies to build a stable financial future.