There’s a quiet reality many churches and ministries are facing today — one that doesn’t always make the headlines but is felt deeply in boardrooms, sanctuaries, and staff meetings across the country.

Accounting and financial services keep getting more expensive.

For many firms, it’s simply part of “keeping up” — raising fees each year, adding premium packages, and scaling toward higher-paying clients. But for churches and small ministries, this trend creates a growing gap between what they need and what they can afford.

And that gap doesn’t just hurt the budget — it hurts the mission.

When the Numbers Become a Burden

I’ve spent over two decades serving in nonprofit and ministry finance. I’ve seen the frustration on pastors’ faces when their books are months behind, or when the audit deadline looms and no one can explain the reports.

I’ve seen boards making big decisions without clear data — not because they lack wisdom, but because the numbers weren’t telling the story clearly.

And I’ve seen the toll this takes on leaders.
The late nights. The quiet anxiety. The feeling that “we should have it together by now.”

Many of these leaders love the Lord deeply. They serve with humility and faith. But they simply don’t have the resources to bring in high-priced accounting firms. So they do what they can — often piecing things together, praying for wisdom, and hoping it’s enough.

The problem isn’t a lack of heart.
It’s a lack of access.

When Cost Becomes a Barrier, the Mission Suffers

We live in a time where the cost of professional financial support has become out of reach for too many ministries.

When that happens, churches stop getting help.
They stop asking questions.
They stop growing in financial health because they’ve been made to feel that financial clarity is a luxury, not a necessity.

But the truth is — clarity is essential.
It’s stewardship. It’s accountability. It’s worship expressed through wisdom.

And it should never depend on the size of your offering or the health of your revenue stream.

A Different Way Forward

That conviction is what led me to start Mission Forward Accounting.

I wanted to create something that feels more like a partnership in ministry than a business transaction. Something that offers premier financial leadership — the kind of guidance that brings peace of mind, builds confidence, and strengthens stewardship — but in a way that truly fits a ministry’s capacity.

I don’t believe getting help should be dependent on your ministry budget.

That’s why I work with each organization personally to find a path that honors both their financial reality and their calling. Sometimes that means adjusting fees. Sometimes it means pro bono hours. Sometimes it simply means meeting you where you are and walking with you toward a healthier place.

Because ministry shouldn’t be punished for being faithful on a tight budget.

Faithful Stewardship Deserves Faithful Support

The Church has always thrived not because of abundance, but because of faithfulness.

And faithfulness in finances matters — not because money is the goal, but because resources are the means by which we carry out the mission.

When the books are clear, leaders make better decisions.
When the reports tell the story, boards lead with confidence.
When stewardship is strengthened, ministry can flourish freely.

That’s why I do what I do.
Because financial clarity isn’t just a service — it’s an act of service.

It’s my way of helping the Church move forward in strength, with the tools and insight it needs to thrive.

At Mission Forward, I don’t see what I do as business. I see it as ministry — an opportunity to serve those who serve others, to build systems that sustain Kingdom work, and to remind leaders that they don’t have to carry the financial weight alone.

If your ministry has ever hesitated to get help because of cost — please know this: there’s another way.

You deserve access to clarity, guidance, and peace of mind, no matter your budget size.
Because your mission matters.
And I believe the health of your financial story should reflect the heart of your ministry — faithful, transparent, and mission-ready.