During this pandemic, our most urgent prayers should be with those who are sick and most vulnerable to the disease. But let’s face it: The financial challenges unleashed by this crisis are worrying as well. That’s true for individuals and for churches. As we’re unable to gather and people lose their jobs, giving inevitably declines.

This week, we’re featuring resources to help your church. There are no magic bullets, but the advice and guidelines here will help you think strategically about your church’s finances right now. Responding to Recession outlines ways to help keep your staff and ministries intact during challenging times. Also check out When the Budget Is Tight. You'll get details for developing good financial tools, advice for avoiding unhealthy conflict, and help for handling a budget crunch.