Brian and Kim Zimmerman have been married for over 33 years and live in Lititz, PA. Together they have pastored Shift Church since 2011 and serve on the apostolic oversight team for the House to House Micro Church Network, which is connected to DOVE USA.
In 2007, Brian and Kim started a non-profit ministry, City Gate Lancaster, which is a ministry of prayer and mission rooms. They have now expanded to other cities. As directors of the City Gate Prayer Rooms, they build leadership teams at each location.
Brian and Kim have a heart to serve leaders and teach on leading as husband and wife. Kim and Brian have daughters: Meagan is married to Caleb, and Breanna is married to Skyler. They also have three grandchildren, Owen, Kinsley, and Thea.
Kim has led worship for over 20 years along with teaching the Word. She has written many worship songs and has a passion to see others find their sound. She also has a weekly podcast.
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A first-year church planting budget comes with plenty of unknowns. Start with what you know, estimate what you don’t, and build a financial plan you can refine as the church grows.
A clear budget helps you anticipate expenses, recognize potential challenges, and make better financial decisions before they become urgent. Tracking income and expenses throughout your first year also gives you real numbers to work from when planning the next.
If administration isn’t your strength, involve someone who is gifted in it. The church planter doesn’t have to build the budget alone, but every church plant should have one.
For more guidance on budgeting and the church planting process, explore Church Planting Made Practical, compiled by Ron Myer with Jeff Hoglen.