--- title: Ministry & Finance | ACCU Staff --- [![ACCU-logo-2020-1](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ACCU-logo-2020-1.png?width=135&name=ACCU-logo-2020-1.png "ACCU-logo-2020-1")](https://www.americaschristiancu.com) - [Finance & Life](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life) - [Ministry & Finance](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance) - [Case Studies & Testimonials](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/case-studies-and-testimonials) - [News & Press](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/news-and-press) - [It's a Money Thing](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/its-a-money-thing) # Ministry & Finance ## ACCU Staff ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/disaster-recovery.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/is-possible-cancelation-in-your-business-continuity-plan) ### [What’s your banking business continuity plan?](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/is-possible-cancelation-in-your-business-continuity-plan) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Mar 13, 2023 2:21:59 PM In Matthew 10:16, Jesus leveled with his disciples and told them how to prepare for the work he was giving them: “Behold, I... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/is-possible-cancelation-in-your-business-continuity-plan) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/deposit-insurance-2.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/are-depostis-in-credit-unions-as-safe-as-they-are-in-banks) ### [Are Deposits In Credit Unions As Safe As They Are In Banks?](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/are-depostis-in-credit-unions-as-safe-as-they-are-in-banks) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Apr 19, 2019 11:00:00 AM The answer is YES...and we also privately insure deposits (shares) in excess of federal limits. [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/are-depostis-in-credit-unions-as-safe-as-they-are-in-banks) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/point-to-point-1.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/comparing-loan-offers) ### [A point-to-point guide to comparing loan offers](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/comparing-loan-offers) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Mar 18, 2019 10:30:00 AM Church and school leaders are often surprised to hear that the terms and conditions of a church or school loan are... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/comparing-loan-offers) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/the-art-of-lending-1.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/the-art-of-lending) ### [The Art of Lending](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/the-art-of-lending) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Mar 13, 2019 12:00:00 PM Sometimes, looking at a painting from 10 feet away — and again, from 10 inches away — can provide two very different... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/the-art-of-lending) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/church-construction.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/weighin-the-pros-and-cons-of-new-church-construction) ### [Weighing the Pros and Cons of New Church Construction](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/weighin-the-pros-and-cons-of-new-church-construction) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Mar 11, 2019 2:30:00 PM The economy is strong and attendance at your church is increasing. Tithing is up, your sanctuary is reaching capacity and... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/weighin-the-pros-and-cons-of-new-church-construction) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/behind-the-loan-application-1.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/basic-church-finance) ### [Behind the Loan Application](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/basic-church-finance) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Feb 20, 2019 2:30:00 PM Developing a strong and trusted relationship with your lender can provide your ministry with competitive financing options,... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/basic-church-finance) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/starting-a-christian-school-1.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/opening-a-private-school) ### [Opening a Private School](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/opening-a-private-school) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Jan 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM Churches are pressed to find ways to innovate and make the most of their facilities Monday – Friday. For many, the best... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/opening-a-private-school) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Income-Statement-Basics.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-income-statements) ### [Ministry Income Statements](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-income-statements) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Aug 15, 2018 10:00:00 AM [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-income-statements) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/budgeting-basics.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-budgeting-basics) ### [Ministry Budgeting Basics](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-budgeting-basics) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Jul 16, 2018 11:00:00 AM [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-budgeting-basics) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/balance-sheet-basics.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-balance-sheets) ### [Ministry Balance Sheets](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-balance-sheets) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/author/accu-staff) on Jun 11, 2018 12:00:00 PM [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance/ministry-balance-sheets) ![AD_LOGOS](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AD_LOGOS.png?width=225&height=40&name=AD_LOGOS.png) [Terms & Privacy](https://americaschristiancu.com/terms-and-privacy/)   |  [Federal Privacy Notice](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/ACCU-privacy-policy.pdf) © 2026 Americas Christian Credit Union. 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