Financial Assistance
Financial Stewardships Programs
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University (for churches)
A very popular series on curtailing spending habits, keeping a budget, and getting out of debt.
Good $ense
Financial planning program from Willow Creek association.
Crown Financial Ministries
Another popular Christian program to reduce financial stress.
Church Benevolence Funds
Does your church need a benevolence strategy?
Short article from Church Executive magazine, assessing how your church is meeting community financial needs.
Church Benevolence Policy
From Tony Cooke ministries, an article by CPA Richard Locke.
Sojourn Church - Benevolence Fund Policy & Procedures
A fairly comprehensive procedural manual for starting and operating a church benevolence fund.
Example of Benevolence Fund webpage
From Stonebriar Community Church, a template for how to advertise your benevolence fund (if you want to advertise it) on your website.
Compassionate Ministry Centers that provide Financial Assistance