The Transparency Gap in Church Finances With Greg Daley and Kenny Jahng

About this episode

Kenny Jahng and Greg Daley discuss the findings of a survey on church finances, focusing on trust, transparency, and strategies for enhancing generosity.

In this episode, Kenny Jahng sits down with Greg Daley, founder of Parable, to unpack key findings from a nationwide survey on the state of church finances. Greg shares practical insights on trust, transparency, and the financial habits that help—or hinder—ministry impact. Discover the quiet disruptors affecting church giving, the risks of volunteer bookkeepers, and steps for building a culture of generosity rooted in freedom. Whether you lead a church plant or a multi-site ministry, you'll gain actionable strategies for stewarding every dollar on mission. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why the gap between perceived trust and real transparency could be eroding your congregation’s confidence How regular, clear financial updates can serve as a gateway to greater generosity Risks and hidden costs of relying on volunteer bookkeepers—even if they’re “free” The unintended complexity churches create with too many digital giving platforms How budget versus actual reporting protects your ministry and points to system issues before crisis hits Practical ways to shift your financial leadership posture from scarcity to abundance and partnership The power of connecting giving directly to…

People in this episode

Host: Kenny Jahng

Guest: Greg Daley

Topics covered

• church finances
• trust
• transparency
• generosity
• financial leadership

Keywords

• financial habits
• volunteer bookkeepers
• digital giving platforms
• budget reporting
• mission impact

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Parable

Books & works: The Transparency Gap in Church Finances, Bible

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