Manfred Holck
Church Finance in a Complex Economy shows how creative planning can help you beat rising costs. Marshaling facts and figures, Manfred Holck. Jr. explains rising costs-how they work on individuals, society, and the church. He then tells of sixteen ways to combat them

Pastors and church planners will find valuable advice on how the federal tax system can work for them by giving their members tax breaks while they support church programs. Cost control is detailed, including budgeting, purchasing, and economical operation. Of special interest is the section on increasing giving through Every Member Response, with an excellent planning checklist. Financing strategy is outlined-including advice on whether to borrow or wait-with creative options like deferred giving, advance contributions, appreciated property gifts, insurance policies, and more. Holck also explains how a good clergy compensation package can bring tax advantages to both church and pastor, and what to consider in developing such a program See how Holck's no-nonsense approach can mean a sound financia future for your church!

MANFRED HOLCK, JR. is a pastor, trained accountant, and publisher of The Clergy Journal. A regular contributor to two newsletters, he has over sixty magazine articles to his credit, and has authored eight church financial planning books, including Abingdon's Making It on a Pastor's Pay.