Financial Clarity for
Growing Ministries
Support for mid-size churches ready to lead with confidence and purpose.
Built for Mid-Size Churches Navigating Growth and Complexity
Churches with 151–500 members and $250K–$1M budgets are often in a critical season: too large for volunteer-based bookkeeping but not yet able to hire full-time staff. Our accounting services are designed to meet you in this in-between—giving you clarity, strategic support, and the tools to lead your ministry faithfully and effectively.
Why We're Different
Most firms stop at reports and payroll. We go further—providing leadership coaching, budgeting support, donor CRM integration, and community-focused training so your church’s finances align with your mission.
✅ Trusted by churches across the country
✅ Built for mid-size ministries navigating growth
✅ Designed for clarity, stewardship, and sustainability
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| Bookkeeping | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Financial Reports | ||
| Dashboard Reporting | ||
| Governance Training & Support | ||
| Financial Policies & Procedures | ||
| Budget Development Support | ||
| Leadership Community, Webinars, and Resources | ||
| Published Resources to Support Leadership | ||
| Cohort Training & Coaching | ||
| Secure Accounts Payable Processing through partnership with Bill.com | ||
| Discounts on CRM and Giving Software through partnership with Tthe.ly | ||
| Human Resource Support discounted through our partnership with Church HR Network |
Client Quotes
We have been working with Keith for several years now and we have such a better handle on all things finance at the church. He helped us first clean up a really significant mess and then he coached us in creating our finance handbook. We now have protocols and procedures around finance that keep the church safe but also ensure the safety of those working in the finances. Before we had few checks and balances like so many small churches. Now we have a system, thanks to Keith. We also have peace of mind each month because we know we have real professionals looking at our finances to help us keep things organized but also to catch mistakes and even the scarier things like fraud. After working with Keith at CTC, we will never go back to volunteers doing the books. Everything runs more smoothly when you enlist the services of professionals to do the books. We are proof of that!
"Our congregation has been working with Church Training Center for the past few years and their team has been absolutely incredible! Before they took over our bookkeeping, our finances were a mess. They helped us to clean up our accounting practices and update our policies and procedures so that we could focus on ministry and mission. When we needed them to take on additional roles to lead meetings and help educate the congregation on financial matters, they worked with us and were incredibly generous with their time. All of this and their rates are incredibly reasonable for nonprofits on a shoestring budget. I can't recommend Church Training Center highly enough!"
Finance Essentials Package
Bookkeeping, payroll, and reports to support your ministry’s day-to-day finances.-
Accounting: Transaction recording and general ledger support tailored for churches.
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Event Registration: Setup collection and tracking of event income.
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Payroll: Full service payroll that properly addresses clergy, direct deposit, tax payment processing, quarterly tax filings, W-2s.
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Bank Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of 2–5 bank accounts and 2-5 credit cards to ensure accuracy and fraud protection.
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Financial Reports: Monthly financial statements including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, Comparison to Budget and Prior-Year, Cash Flow Statement and Fund Balance Reports.
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Basic CRM Support: Contributions tracking for 100–200 donors .
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Dashboard Reporting: Overview statement highlighting key areas with graphs and charts to assist leadership in review of financial statements and decision making.
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Financial Statement Review: Monthly Zoom meeting with finance committee to review reports and answer questions.
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Budget Development Support: Budget Worksheets and historical data to assist in budget development. 2-hour Zoom meeting for Budget Planning.
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Tax Exemption Compliance Audit: Review of payroll, Independent Contractors, Unrelated Business Income, and Restricted Funds.
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Financial Policies & Procedures: Training, coaching, and resources for the development of financial policies and procedures specific to your ministry setting.
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External Audit Support: 10 hours/year for audit preparation.
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Effective Church Leadership Community: Access to our online community where we provide weekly best practices for governance and finance, semi-monthly webinars, recordings of past webinars, and a growing library of resources to support your ministry.
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Published Resources: Each member of your governing body will receive a copy of Embracing Our Call; A Practical Guide for Church Governing Body Leaders; Serving The Call; A Training Manual for New Governance Body Members; and The Heart of Stewardship, The Practice of Faith; Guiding Church Leaders in Spirit-Led Financial Ministry. Your Treasurer will receive a copy of The Ministry of Money; A Treasurer's Role in Mission of the Church.
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Coaching & Training: Two 8-week Cohort Trainings for your governing body leadership and access to our Governing Body Leader and Treasurer Mastery Coaching Groups.
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Foundation of Spirit-Led Leadership Retreat: Designed for newly elected or reorganized church boards, this retreat lays the groundwork for faithful governance, it covers board roles, covenants, and sacred meeting practices. Offered as a 1-day retreat or 3-session Zoom series.
Schedule Your Consultation
Starting at $20,000
Leadership & Strategy Package
Add strategic planning, coaching, and audit readiness to guide your church’s future.-
Accounting: Transaction recording and general ledger support tailored for churches.
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Event Registration: Setup collection and tracking of event income.
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Payroll: Full service payroll that properly addresses clergy, direct deposit, tax payment processing, quarterly tax filings, W-2s.
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Bank Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of 2–5 bank accounts and 2-5 credit cards to ensure accuracy and fraud protection.
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Financial Reports: Monthly financial statements including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, Comparison to Budget and Prior-Year, Cash Flow Statement and Fund Balance Reports.
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Basic CRM Support: Contributions tracking for 100–200 donors.
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Dashboard Reporting: Overview statement highlighting key areas with graphs and charts to assist leadership in review of financial statements and decision making.
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Financial Statement Review: Monthly Zoom meeting with finance committee to review reports and answer questions.
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Budget Development Support: Budget Worksheets and historical data to assist in budget development. 2-hour Zoom meeting for Budget Planning.
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Tax Exemption Compliance Audit: Review of payroll, Independent Contractors, Unrelated Business Income, and Restricted Funds.
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Bylaw Review: A comprehensive review of your church bylaws with recommendations.
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Vendor Contract Review: Comprehensive review of contracts with recommendations.
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Financial Control & Procedures Audit: A thorough evaluation of your financial system to ensure secure and transparent handling of contributions.
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Financial Policies & Procedures: Training, coaching, and resources for the development of financial policies and procedures specific to your ministry setting.
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External Audit Support: 10 hours/year for audit preparation.
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Effective Church Leadership Community: Access to our online community where we provide weekly best practices for governance and finance, semi-monthly webinars, recordings of past webinars, and a growing library of resources to support your ministry.
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Published Resources: Each member of your governing body will receive a copy of Embracing Our Call; A Practical Guide for Church Governing Body Leaders; Serving The Call; A Training Manual for New Governance Body Members; and The Heart of Stewardship, The Practice of Faith; Guiding Church Leaders in Spirit-Led Financial Ministry. Your Treasurer will receive a copy of The Ministry of Money; A Treasurer's Role in Mission of the Church.
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Coaching & Training: Four 8-week Cohort Trainings for your governing body leadership and access to our Governing Body Leader and Treasurer Mastery Coaching Groups.
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Called Together Journey: This journey helps you listen for the Spirit, clarify your Calling, and align with God’s vision over multiple sessions. Ideal for churches seeking discernment and clarity.
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Strengthening Spirit-Led Governance & Mission: This two-retreat series deepens your board’s capacity for faithful governance integrating budgeting tools, financial decision-making, and leadership commissioning. Offered as two 1-day retreats, a 2-day intensive, or an 8-session Zoom training with three months of coaching.
Schedule Your Consultation
Starting at $35,000
Best Value
Additional Options to Consider:
- Additional Cohort Training available at discounted rate of $1,200.
- Comprehensive CRM Support: $3,000-7,500 .
- Emergency Financial Consulting: $3,000 - $5,000/incident.
- Called Together Journey: $2,000 - $4,000.
- Additional Leadership Formation: $2,000 - $6,000.
Let's Explore What Your Church Needs
We’ll help you select the right package or tailor one to your ministry.
Your mission deserves more than just compliance. Let's build clarity together!
Frequently Asked Questions
What size churches do you work with?
Church Training Center is prepared to work with churches, ministry settings, and judicatory offices of any size. We offer a variety of training and support options based on your ministry’s needs.
How long does a Financial Controls & Procedures Audit take?
The entire process can take about two months depending on your preparation. While you are preparing information, we are conducting interviews. We will spend 1 1/2 – 2 days onsite.
Can we pay monthly?
Payments are automatically scheduled on a monthly basis.
What make Church Training Center different from a bookkeeper?
Our team provides you with greater accounting expertise, mission-focused support, training, and resources.
Why choose Church Training Center over a CPA?
Church Training Center is devoted to Church accounting and are far more familiar with the polity, structure and needs of church leadership. We also provide far more resources, training and governance support than a CPA can provide.
What will our church be responsible to provide?
Your team is responsible for providing all of the source documentation and ensuring your oversight is in place.