{"product_id":"9781426796586","title":"The Church Money Manual: Best Practices for Finance and Stewardship","description":"\u003cem\u003eThe Church Money Manual\u003c\/em\u003e is the most up-to-date and easy-to-use handbook for churches seeking better ways to manage finances. Brief and straightforward chapters each focus on a specific problem or issue. The book covers topics of day-to-day operation and the perennially critical themes related to church money management and stewardship. \u003cp\u003e Some examples include: \u003cbr\u003e · Planned giving and endowment funds.\u003cbr\u003e · Strategies to increase end-of-year giving.\u003cbr\u003e · First steps for the newly-appointed pastor.\u003cbr\u003e · Pastors’ knowledge of donors and giving in their church.\u003cbr\u003e · Timing of building projects and capital campaigns.\u003cbr\u003e · Special offerings.\u003cbr\u003e · Selecting members for the finance committee.\u003cbr\u003e · What to do when giving is down.\u003cbr\u003e · Preaching about tithing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abingdon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122209833200,"sku":"9781426796586","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781426796586_p0.jpg?v=1763744225","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781426796586","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}