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Our research shows that churches with professional financial guidance report 42% more confidence in growth decisions and spend 68% less time on administrative tasks. This allows ministry leaders to focus on what matters most—their church’s mission and impact.
For churches with 500+ attendees facing the unique financial challenges of growth, this report provides essential benchmarks and actionable strategies to transform your financial management.
Corey has 10 years of professional experience in financial planning and analysis. His previous areas of focus involved helping launch the Financial Services department of a large government contractor, where he developed the various reporting and budgeting systems.
Corey also actively manages Shorebird, a Registered Investment Advising firm that focuses on Financial Advising, Planning, and Investment Management for clients. He is also an adjunct finance professor at the University of California, Riverside for their graduate-level programs.
Corey received a B.A. in Business Administration at the California State University, San Bernardino; a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Jonathan has more than 7 years of professional experience in corporate taxation and strategy with both public and private companies. His industry experience includes entertainment, church finances, medical device, and technology. Jonathan is also an adjunct professor at the University of California, Riverside (named a Best Business School by Princeton Review and named a Best Undergraduate Business School by Businessweek) and speaks at conferences on topics such as leadership and management.
Jonathan is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside and an MBA candidate at UCLA Anderson School of Management. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California.
Jonathan previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP where he specialized in corporate taxation.
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