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Ep. 33: 3 Mid-Year Church Money Moves That Could Make or Break the Year

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Distilled: Church Finance Made Simple
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Jun 16, 2026
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Episode Summary In this episode of Distilled: Church Finance Made Simple , Kira and Morgan unpack 3 Mid-Year Church Money Moves That Could Make or Break the Year . The conversation walks church leaders through how to pause at the halfway point of the year, review giving trends, check cash health, and realign spending with ministry priorities. Instead of treating a mid-year financial review like a dusty accounting chore, this episode reframes it as a stewardship moment: a chance to avoid December surprises, make confident pivots, and ensure the budget still serves the mission. One Key Takeaway A mid-year financial review is not just about the numbers. It is about making sure every dollar is helping your church move toward lives changed, ministry done well, and financially healthy decisions for the second half of the year. Resources Mentioned The episode mentions Parable’s budgeting and church financial toolkits, built from experience serving over 500 churches. Listeners can download them at: liveyourparable.com/financial-summit