# Ep.6: Finding Hidden Money in Your Church Pt. 2

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Podcast: [Distilled: Church Finance Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/distilled-church-finance-made-simple-7726670)
Published: 2025-03-26T19:29:37+00:00
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Duration seconds: 499

## Resource

In part two of our Finding Hidden Money in Your Church series, we dive into a simple yet powerful tool that every pastor should use when prioritizing church finances. The key takeaway? Good is the enemy of great. Many churches unintentionally fund "good" things at the expense of their core mission. Today’s episode will help you assess your spending and realign your budget with what truly drives impact. Key Takeaways ✅ Good vs. Great – Many churches allocate resources to good things that ultimately prevent them from funding the great things that align with their mission. ✅ Budget Assessment – A simple, structured evaluation can help churches prioritize spending where it makes the most impact. ✅ Practical Tool – Learn how to use the Ministry Assessment Tool to rank spending priorities and make informed financial decisions. 📌 Ministry Assessment Tool – Download Here Have questions or insights from today’s episode? Share them with us! Interested in more helpful church finance resources? Head to www.churchfinancemadesimple.com

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