Education
Workshops, guides & courses
Free resources open to everyone. Member content available to purchase — or included free for Faith Foundation organization members.
Courses
Will Writing Workshop
This self-paced, online workshop gives learners the basic information they need before working with an attorney to write or revise a will.
Church Treasurer's Handbook
An 8-lesson practical course for church treasurers and bookkeepers — covering chart of accounts, cash handling, payroll, monthly close, and annual audit preparation.
Church Financial Statements
Understand the key financial statements churches and nonprofits produce — from the balance sheet and statement of activities to cash flow, endowments, and financial red flags.
Clergy Tax Essentials
A comprehensive guide to the unique tax situation faced by clergy — covering dual tax status, housing allowance, ministerial income, and expense recordkeeping.
Articles & Guides
Clergy Mileage Log
Track ministry car mileage for IRS tax purposes. Log trips by category, view your estimated deduction, and download a year-end PDF report.
Preview →Church Financial Health Check
A governance and stewardship review checklist for pastors, boards, and finance committees — assess financial health across 6 key areas and identify opportunities to strengthen your systems.
Open module →Redesignating Restricted Funds
When a donor-restricted gift's original purpose is no longer feasible, UPMIFA gives churches a process for release or modification. Here's how it works in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.
Open module →Clergy Tax Essentials
Everything clergy need to know about their unique tax situation — dual status, housing allowance, SECA self-employment tax, deductible business expenses, and quarterly estimated payments.