Ideas for Churches to Make Money

During touch economic times, it's often churches and charities that feel the financial pinch. Low collections are causing some churches to adapt new methods of fund raising. If financial difficulty is something your congregation is facing consider these ideas for churches to make money.

Discount Cards

Churches can sell discount cards offering savings on local businesses like restaurants. Churches can keep a percentage of their discount card sales.

Portrait Sales

Churches can host a portrait sale by offering pictures to customers at a discounted price. Churches keep a percentage of the sales on the follow-up appointment.

Bookstore

Opening a church bookstore is another way to make money for your church. Sell inspirational books, music and DVDs to your congregation after services.

Dinner Theater

If your church has a drama team, consider hosting a dinner theater production. Serve a simple meal while giving an inspirational performance. Sell tickets to people in the community.

Day Care

Many churches have day cares and schools that earn them money. Mother's Day Out programs offer community day care for just a day or two a week. Full-fledged church day cares offer services Monday through Fridays.

References

• Easy Fundraising