Recent surveys show that one of the top reasons that pastors leave ministry is the constant stress of family finances.  And there are strains at all stages of life.  Young pastors struggle with repaying education loans.  Then come the costs of raising and educating children.  Add a few medical expenses along the way.  And what about retirement?

Biblical guidance for an overall "Financial Tune-up for Pastors"
www.cogpension.org/pdf/financial_tuneup.pdf
www.crown.org

Developing a family budget
www.mint.com  FREE online budgeting tool
www.daveramsey.com/the_truth_about/budgeting_3457.html.cfm

Getting out of debt/using credit wisely
www.daveramsey.com/the_truth_about/debt_3036.html.cfm

Funding education for your kids
www.crown.org/LIBRARY/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=774
www.financialaidforcollege.com
www.financialaidfinder.com

Insurance for all of your risks
www.crown.org/library/default.aspx?catId=56
www.daveramsey.com/etc/search/?strSearch=insurance

Saving and investing
www.daveramsey.com/etc/cms/the_secret_to_saving_money_4996.htmlc
www.crown.org/library/viewarticle.aspx?articleId=147

Retirement
www.cogpension.org
www.daveramsey.com/etc/cms/3_retirement_tips_for_late_starters_9553.htmlc
www.crown.org/library/default.aspx?catId=59

The pastor's compensation and taxes
www.cogpension.org
www.crown.org/library/default.aspx?catId=59