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How Do You Measure Financial Success?
As Christ followers, how should we measure financial success? We will start in Psalm 24:1.

Steve Crawley
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Is Retirement Biblical?
In a recent article, Rob West of Faith & Finance poses a most appropriate question—Is retirement biblical?

Steve Crawley
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
One of Eugene Peterson’s most noted works is titled A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society. This...

Steve Crawley
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Do You Need It?
Amazon can deliver anything to your door step. We may need to be more mindful about whether the items or services we want are really needed.
Steve Crawley
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Payroll and the Church: Answers to 5 Common Questions
Payroll can be complicated. For that, there's MinistryWorks, a strategic partner of BMA America.They understand the challenges and can help!
Steve Crawley
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Important Client Notice Information for Churches
In 2023 the DOL recommended raising the minimum compensation level for Salaried (Exempt) classification to $55,000. Read More
Mark Bradley
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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Your Top 10 Clergy Housing Allowance Questions Answered
Designating a housing allowance is a critical part of every church’s pastoral compensation package and a key tax benefit for pastors....
Steve Crawley
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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Your Personal Treasure Map
There’s a treasure map leading to riches worth more than silver and gold. That treasure map will only cost you the price of a Bible.
Steve Crawley
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Where Are You Headed Financially?
“If you don't change your direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Lao Tzu
Steve Crawley
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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God’s Will for Your Financial Life
Have you ever asked yourself "What is God’s will for my financial life?"
Steve Crawley
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Closing Out the Year – Looking Forward and Back
Most insurance plans operate on a calendar year basis, December is of course the last chance to get things covered for the year.
Mark Bradley
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Is Your Financial House in Order?
The end of the year is approaching and it's a great time to take steps that can help improve your personal finances.
Steve Crawley
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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BMA Financial Serves the Church
Part of helping churches “manage God’s money, God’s way, for God’s glory” is ensuring that the entire chruch staff is taken care.
Ryan Johnson
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Stewardship lessons from an unlikely source
At the point of his death, Alexander the Great purportedly summoned his generals and shared the following three wishes.
Steve Crawley
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Share the Good News
The motivation to share things with others is strong when we find anything that has had a deep impact on us.
Ryan Johnson
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Key Cost Areas for Estimating Future Retirement
Knowing how much you need to save for your future funded ministry means you need a good grasp on your future expenses.
Steve Crawley
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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This is Why Financial Education is Important
Have you ever decided to buy or do something that you had no idea about how it worked?
Ryan Johnson
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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Should You Use a Target Date Fund?
1 in 5 Americans who aren’t invested in the stock market say it’s because they “don’t know enough.” Learn what fund is best for you.
Steve Crawley
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Amending a Housing Allowance
To amend your minister’s housing allowance you will need to pay attention to the following rules.
Steve Crawley
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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How Much Do You Know About Social Security?
A study reveals that 40% of older Americans rely solely on Social Security for their retirement income.
Steve Crawley
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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