When Personnel Costs Are Too High

Jess and Thom discuss the downsides of high personnel expenses that approach or exceed 60–65% of the budget.

Little money remains for ministry expansion.

Facility maintenance gets deferred.

Missions giving may stagnate.

Innovation becomes difficult.

Every budget shortfall becomes a staffing crisis.

Resources:

Wesley Biblical Seminary, Master of Ministry

Church Answers University

Church Equip

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