Loyde H. Hartley
THE ECONOMICS OF THE LOCAL CHURCH Loyde H. Hartley

Based on financial data provided by seventy-five mainline Protestant churches, this book demonstrates how a relatively simple systems model of a congregation's financial transac-tions can be helpful in explaining economic aspects of church life and in identifying strategies that can lead to financial health. Understanding Church Finances will assist people responsible for budgets and fiscal policies and practices to gain insight into how to cope with inflation and recession, to achieve financial soundness for their congregations, and to understand the church as an economic entity.