{"product_id":"can-we-afford-a-pastor-diane-shiell-9780963137654","title":"Can We Afford A Pastor?: A Step-By-Step Handbook With Ten Key Indicators Of Your Church's Ability To Afford A Full-Time Pastor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can a local church make wise, confident decisions about calling and supporting a full-time pastor?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany congregations feel the tension between mission and money. They want to grow, serve, and reach their community-but they aren't always sure whether they can realistically afford a full-time pastor. Without clear financial understanding, churches struggle with uncertainty, stalled decision-making, and unnecessary anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan We Afford a Pastor?\u003c\/i\u003e gives church leaders a practical, straightforward roadmap for answering that question with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this handbook, you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 10 key financial indicators every church should measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to assess your congregation's ability to support pastoral compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow staffing decisions affect long-term mission and ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools for evaluating salary, benefits, and sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between \"what we pay\" and \"what we can truly afford\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to communicate clearly with search committees, finance teams, and congregations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for church boards, elders, finance committees, and search teams, this resource brings together \u003cb\u003esimple math, clear principles, and mission-focused insight\u003c\/b\u003e to help churches make wise and faithful decisions about pastoral leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're budgeting for the future, preparing for a pastoral transition, or seeking clarity for the next season of ministry, this handbook will give your church a solid foundation for financial discernment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't just guess what your church can afford-understand it. And use it to strengthen your mission.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diane Shiell,Dell Shiell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0963137654\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780963137654\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Saint Hans Ministry Exchange, Incorporated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Diane Shiell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48438049767679,"sku":"9780963137654","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80bb30f5-9729-4349-b967-3efb9ae92b77.jpg?v=1777168462","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/can-we-afford-a-pastor-diane-shiell-9780963137654","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}