The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have a long-term impact on the financial life of congregations, regardless of their denomination, size or makeup. In my conversations with pastors and leaders across the movement, it seems there’s a common denominator among those who aren’t experiencing the hardest and most immediate blows: margin. The congregations that went into the pandemic with some margin—financial, emotional, time, leadership, etc.—have been better equipped to weather the current conditions than those operating under tighter constraints.

At Servant Solutions, our Church 403b Retirement Plan has provided quality investment choices for a number of years. Our firm belief? That carefully diversified investments and consistent saving habits are key ingredients to building adequate assets for retirement. This is especially true as we ride the rollercoaster of large percentage swings in the market. Amidst the chaos, many prognosticators are making predictions and forecasts. But how do we view them through an accurate, healthy lens?