Financial Peace for
Small Churches
Simple, trustworthy accounting with mission-aligned support.
We do more than bookkeeping—we help your church lead with confidence.
Who We Serve
Small churches deserve more than spreadsheets. You deserve a partner who understands your mission, your budget, and your leadership.
- <150 members
- $50,000 - $250,000 annual budgets
- 1 - 5 staff (or volunteer led)
- Pastors & Treasurers wearing multiple hats
Why We're Different
Most firms stop at bookkeeping. We go further—because your church needs more than numbers.
At Church Training Center, we understand the spiritual and practical realities small churches face. That’s why we combine professional accounting with coaching, training, and resources that empower your leaders to govern faithfully and steward wisely.
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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 Tithe.ly | ||
| Human Resource Support discounted through our partnership with Church HR Network |
Client Quotes
"I would enthusiastically recommend Keith and Church Training Center for all areas of church financial organization, bookkeeping, payroll and compliance. As an expert in church finances, Keith has brought a high level of accuracy, organization and timely reporting. As a smaller church without the luxury of staff operations officer, bookkeeper or payroll service, Keith has filled all those roles with consistency and has been instrumental in training our administrative staff in these areas. He also shepherded us through development of a financial policy and procedure structure that protects the church and those serving in any finance ministry. We have found him to be accessible, experienced, knowledgeable and committed…in short, a blessing to our church and a partner in our ministry."
"Whenever our church has questions regarding how to better manage our finances, establish financial procedures, or develop our vision for responsible stewardship, Keith is our go-to consultant. We are eternally grateful for the expertise that Keith brought when we went through a staff transition and were without a bookkeeper for 6 weeks. Keith literally kept us afloat by coaching us on how to deposit all our checks for income and write checks to pay our bills. If you are reading this because you know that your organization needs help with its finances, don’t hesitate- call Keith and move from uncertainty to clarity!"
"Keith has been of enormous assistance to UrbanMission Community Partners (UMCP) because of his financial expertise, ability in explaining unfamiliar information clearly, and understanding of how non-profit organizations work. He reworked UMCP's QuickBooks as UMCP grew, allowing us to present clear financial reporting to grant-givers as well as the Board of Directors. He is positive, patient, and responsive. Thank you, Keith and Church Training Center!"
Small Church Accounting Packages
Bookkeeping & Compliance Package
Monthly bookkeeping, payroll, and filings for clear, compliant finances.-
Accounting: Transaction recording and general ledger support tailored for churches.
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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 1–3 bank accounts and 2 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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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: Quarterly 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.
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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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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. This is a practical, spiritually grounded guide for church leaders serving on governing bodies. Rooted in a Spirit-led approach to decision-making, the book helps congregations align their energy and resources with God’s call — providing clarity, structure, and encouragement along the way. Additional resources available at a discount.
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Coaching & Training: Discounted rates on Cohort Training modules and Coaching Groups.
Schedule Your Consultation
Starting at $10,000 per year
Financial Health & Leadership Package
Includes audit, coaching, and training to strengthen financial oversight.-
Accounting: Transaction recording and general ledger support tailored for churches.
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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 1–3 bank accounts and 2 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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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: Quarterly 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.
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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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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.
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Coaching & Training: Discounted rates on Cohort Training modules and 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 $18,000 per year
Most Popular
Additional Options to Consider:
- Cohort Training available at discounted rate of $1,200.
- Basic CRM Support: $1,500 - $3,000.
- Emergency Financial Consulting: $3,000 - $5,000/incident.
- Additional Leadership Formation: $2,000 -$6,000.
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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.
