common good

The end of the financial year is upon us, focusing our minds on concepts like ‘balancing’, ‘reconciling’, ‘statements’ and ‘outcomes’.  How differently these same words resonate in the context of efforts to foster the social mission of the church! Yet they are, or should be, of a piece.  The budgets and balance sheets of any church organisation are in fact mission documents. Our strategic plans might articulate espoused priorities but our budgets show where we really intend to place our resources.  Our actuals tell us what we actually value.  How did we use our assets this year?  Which areas did… Read More »Show Me the Money! an end of financial year reflection …