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In addition to personnel costs, your church's administration costs will likely stay the same year after year. Operating expenses include rent or mortgage payments, office equipment and supplies, insurance costs, and more.

In reviewing your expenses there are four general categories to consider: recurring operational expenses, ministry expenses, staff expenses, zero-based budgeting. Each category should be addressed when going through the process of budget evaluation.

Elements of a travel and expense report: Date of purchase. Vendor purchased from. Expense categories such as the client, project, account, or department. Name of employee who purchased the item. Any additional notes about the purchase. The subtotal of the purchase. Any tax or VAT associated with the purchase.

As a recap, here are the tips for managing your church's finances we recommend: Learn the basics of budgeting. Keep track of your expenses and donations. Set up recurring giving (like, yesterday) Protect your church's integrity. Save for a rainy day. Talk about money with your church.

Fixed expenses are routine costs that are of similar amount, such as a building mortgage. Insurance, payroll, and many ministry expenses are fixed expenses which can be easily budgeted by looking at the previous years' expenses and current trends.

For a church and its staff, typical expenses might include: Office supplies like pens and paper. Equipment such as computers or other necessary technology. Rent, if the church needs additional office space. Mileage, airfare, tolls, parking, and rental vehicles for ministry travel.