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Ecclesiastes 1:14 says, “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.” Solomon—a man blessed with unmatched wisdom and wealth—saw firsthand that even the best of what the world offers falls short without God.

When it comes to financial stewardship, especially as pastors and ministry leaders, we need to fix our eyes on the finish line as well—not retirement, but readiness. Not escape, but effectiveness.

Pastors, missionaries, and ministers in the BMA: if you own two homes—say, one where you currently live and another you haven’t yet sold—you might be wondering if your housing allowance can legally apply to both.

A recent FaithFi podcast featuring Matt Bell of Sound Mind Investing brought a powerful reminder: a small delay in retirement could make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

My fitness coach, Alex Van Houten, drilled a simple but powerful truth into me: “Consistency beats volume beats intensity.” At first, it hit me in the context of workouts and training. But the more I reflected on it, the more I realized: this same principle applies across the board—to fitness, finance, and faith.

Procrastination doesn’t just steal time—it can also steal God-given opportunity. When it comes to investing, delaying can have a lasting impact not only on your personal finances, but on your ability to steward resources for kingdom impact.

Let’s be clear—a church budget is not about crunching numbers; it’s about carrying out the mission. Money should never lead the ministry. Ministry must drive the money. If we get that backwards, we’re managing a balance sheet, not stewarding God's resources.

In weeks like this, when the markets are sliding and headlines are filled with uncertainty, it’s easy for anxiety to creep in.

Happiness is something most everyone longs for. Yet, this emotion can be elusive if we are not proactive in our approach to life.

Planning for your future funded ministry can be hard. But here are some easy steps that will help

The start of a new year is a great time for a "financial reset." In a recent podcast, Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors, shares...

Rob West of FaithFi shares the following: Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, especially when the future seems uncertain.

Strengths can become weaknesses if we are not filtering our decisions through the Word of God.

While we are in the world, we are not of the world, and the way we manage our finances should reflect this fact.

Knowing the will of God for your life is an age-old question. Yet, have you ever considered "What is God’s will for my financial life?"

Noted author Randy Alcorn shared an article last year at FaithFi.com addressing a key to generous giving, and that was to live simply.

One way to establish financial margin is to learn to be content. Another way to increase margin is to simplify our lifestyle.

Proverbs 15:22 tells us “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed.”

The bottom line about your money that Rob West identifies is the so-called “silent killer” of retirement savings: inflation.

We are warned against being guided by our emotions. Yet, there is one emotion that should guide us daily, contentment.