The Pastor's Guide to Wise Investing by S.L. Potts is a concise and practical resource designed to help pastors and church leaders navigate the often-confusing world of investing. In just 68 pages, Potts distills the best advice from renowned investors like Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch, and John Bogle into simple, actionable steps.
Recognizing that many pastors are adept in spiritual matters but may lack financial expertise, this guide offers straightforward strategies to build wealth over time. Potts emphasizes the importance of long-term investing, diversification, and understanding risk, providing a solid foundation for pastors to make informed financial decisions.
Whether you're new to investing or seeking to refine your financial strategy, this book serves as an invaluable tool to help pastors achieve financial stability and peace of mind, allowing them to focus on their ministry without financial stress.
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"This practical and easy-to-understand guide is an essential resource for pastors, ministers, and church leaders who want clarity on clergy taxes, housing allowance, compensation packages, retirement planning, and financial stewardship. Packed with valuable information about IRS rules for ministers, church payroll guidelines, self-employment tax, Social Security, health benefits, and tax deductions, this book provides pastors with the knowledge they need to manage their income wisely, maximize tax savings, and avoid costly mistakes. Perfect for new pastors, seasoned ministers, church treasurers, seminary students, and anyone handling clergy finances, this best-selling resource helps simplify complex tax laws, strengthen financial confidence, and ensure faithful stewardship of church resources."