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Intro: Business Central for Churches

 Why Churches Move to Business Central

Churches don’t run like businesses, but they still need strong systems.
We manage tithes, offerings, ministries, staff, and reporting.
Spreadsheets and outdated systems eventually break down.

Right-Sized ERP: Why Business Central Was the Better Fit

During one of my recent church implementations, I asked leadership why they were moving from SAP to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Their answer was honest and practical. Their accounting process was simple. They didn’t need a complex enterprise system. 

Over time, SAP became more than they required. Changes needed technical help. Support was limited. Even small adjustments felt heavy. They weren’t using most of the advanced functionality, yet they were carrying the weight of it. What they needed was structure, clear reporting, and a system their internal team could manage confidently. 

The move to Business Central wasn’t about getting something new. It was about aligning the system with their actual operational reality. Sometimes the right decision isn’t upgrading to something bigger—it’s choosing something that fits.

In this video, I share how churches can use Dynamics 365 Business Central to bring clarity, structure, and accountability to their financial operations.

Churches don’t struggle because they lack mission. They struggle when their systems can’t keep up.

I walk through:
• How to prepare before implementation
• Structuring the chart of accounts and dimensions
• Managing day-to-day church transactions
• Reporting for leadership and boards
• What to expect after go-live

This is not about making a church operate like a corporation.
It’s about building a system that supports stewardship, transparency, and trust.


I’m proud to own the architectural design of this implementation.

Churches deserve strong systems. Not just software — but structure.

Over the next few posts, I’ll walk through:
1️⃣ Company creation
2️⃣ COA and dimension strategy
3️⃣ Configuration decisions that matter
4️⃣ Real transaction scenarios
5️⃣ Financial and ministry reporting

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