Beyond the General Ledger: Church Finance, Giving, and Automation with Christian Greyenbuhl

Gary DeHart sits down with Christian Greyenbuhl, CFO of Ministry Brands, to unpack what’s changing in church finance and why automation is becoming a necessity for churches and mission-driven organizations. They talk about the real-world pressure churches face as volunteer capacity declines, why fund accounting drives nearly every decision in church bookkeeping, and how better systems can improve controls, transparency, and stewardship. Christian also breaks down what Ministry Brands offers beyond accounting, including church management tools, digital giving and payment solutions, website management, streaming services, sermon planning support, and background screening. The conversation covers the shift toward all-in-one platforms, plus the time savings churches can gain from automation in areas like payroll and bill pay.

Accounting Insiders · Gary DeHart, Christian Greyenbuhl