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Church finances and giving: Practices and attitudes in Australian churches

This report draws on the Australian National Church Life Survey (NCLS) to describe financial aspects of local churches in 2021 and 2022.

It also provides insight into the views of local church leaders about the financial future of their church and the impact of the pandemic. Further, this report present church attender views about giving as well as their practices of giving to churches and charities.

Church Finance Handbook

Baptist Financial Services is proud to sponsor the ongoing provision of Financial Guides and other resources for church financial leaders. Our prayer is that the Church Finance Handbook will assist church leaders in their vital role. This is part of our ongoing commitment to support and resource Christian ministry throughout Australia.

Our Partnerships and Other Resources

Christian Ministry Advancement

Maximising the effectiveness of leadership, governance and management in Christian organisations.

NCLS Research

NCLS Research is a world leader in research focused on connecting churches and their communities.

Global Leadership Network

Global Leadership Network's mission is to inspire and equip world-class leadership that ignites transformation.

City Infield

City Infield is an initiative of social research agency McCrindle. With a mission to inform and equip the Christian community for maximum impact.

Exponential Australia

Exponential Australia is a community of activists who champion the cause of healthy church multiplication.

Australian Baptist Ministries resources

The Values Project

The Values Project is designed to help organisations, churches and groups reflect, talk and learn about our identity and values as communities of faith within the Australian Baptist movement.

Healthy Relationships

The Healthy Relationships Video Project provides digestible resources that help families, couples and individuals to first manage and then flourish in their relationships.

Safer Spaces Toolkit

The Safer Spaces Toolkit is an endorsed project of Australian Baptist Ministries aimed at resourcing pastors and church leaders to address domestic abuse and build relationally healthy communities.

Family Faith Rhythms

These cards are designed to give to families as part of a faith based parenting course, as a gift at a baby dedication or as part of an intentional focus on building rhythms that nurture discipleship.

BFS Fact Sheets

Information for Churches, PBI's & Not-for-profit employers

Information for Pastors & other eligible employees

Fact Sheet

Further resources

The CMA Standards Council provides a comprehensive framework for accountability and good governance, ensuring that churches and Christian organisations adhere to high standards of integrity and stewardship. 

The ACNC Governance Hub offers extensive guidance and tools to help charities, including churches, meet their governance obligations and enhance their operational effectiveness.

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