NEWS & UPDATES

Ministry doesn’t stop when financial questions arise—but we know those questions can weigh heavily on pastors and churches. At BMA Financial, our goal is simple: to remove financial uncertainty so you can stay focused on what matters most—fulfilling your role for your church by trusting God and stewarding his finances well.

As storm season approaches, we’re reminded that water and flood damage is one of the costliest things that can happen inside a building.

I've recently come to realize that there’s a subtle but critical difference between what’s real and what’s true. I know it sounds like a paradox—at least it did to me—but consider the following.

Jesus gave us clear guidance in Matthew 6:19–21: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” That’s not just spiritual poetry—it’s a clarion call to eternal investment.

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.

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.

Someone once noted that the most sensitive nerve in the human body is the one to the pocketbook! We must be a good steward of God's money.

While the analogy Jesus used is not the main impetus to the teaching, "counting the costs" is a necessary part of stewarding God's assets.

If you fall under the RMD mandate, you may wish to make a QCD from your IRA. Read more to learn what all this means.

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

The world of personal finance is vast and can be overwhelming. So, who can you trust? We can help!

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.

The Sunday after church crowd is often viewed by waiters and waitresses as the rudest customers and worst tippers. Why does this matter?

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.”