Case Study: Establishing a budget for expansion for Grace Church

To be sure, an important question to address is the money question. Nothing happens without it. It’s such an uncomfortable topic—the love of it is the root of all evil—yet it can’t be ignored. In reality, it’s the first issue that must be addressed when faced with significant capacity constraints.…

Case Study: Establishing a retirement plan for Pastor Wells

Too often church boards lack the knowledge and experience to create an appropriate retirement package for their senior pastor who has served the church faithfully for many years or even decades…

Webinar: A Recipe for Good Decisions

In this interactive webinar with Dr. David Fletcher, Founder & CEO of XPastor.org, Mike Kern and “Fletch” talk about a recipe for making good decisions. Be sure to also watch “Navigating Difficult Dilemmas” for an extended presentation on this topic.

XP-Seminar: Navigating Difficult Dilemmas

Watch Mike Kern’s keynote presentation to executive pastors at the 2026 XPastor.org conference. In this video, Mike unpacks how to navigate difficult dilemmas by incorporating biblical truths into the decision-making process.

Podcast: Fueling Ministry through Financial Wisdom (Part I)

Mike Kern joins John Opalewski (President & Founder of Converge Coaching) and Pastor Jim Wiegand (Lead Pastor of Freedom Center Church) on the Leading from Alignment podcast to share wisdom for pastors navigating the unique challenges of church-based financial leadership. This episode focuses specifically on financial issues facing the church organization.

Podcast: Fueling Ministry through Financial Wisdom (Part II)

In part 2 of the Leading from Alignment podcast, Mike emphasizes the importance of personal financial health for pastors—urging proactive salary discussions, use of benchmarking tools, and wise financial habits. He also addresses emotional resilience, encouraging pastors to reject limiting beliefs, seek counsel, and reframe their mindset for greater clarity and confidence.