Rebel CFO is outsourced accounting for churches and faith-based nonprofits, run by a former pastor. Clear books, reports you can actually read, and one less thing on your Sunday-night worry list.
Between sermon prep, hospital visits, and the Tuesday-night crisis, someone also has to reconcile the accounts, run payroll, and explain the budget to the board. If that someone is you, you may know the quiet worry that you're doing something wrong and won't find out until it matters. You were trained to care for people, not to read financial statements, and the books shouldn't cost you the time and energy that belong to your people.
I'm Adam. I spent more than 12 years in pastoral ministry before I ever opened a church's books, so I know the pressure, the sacrifice, and how much a pastor carries that nobody sees. Then I spent 5+ years managing the financial systems of more than 100 churches and ministries. I started Rebel CFO because smaller churches deserve the same careful attention as the big ones. My job is to bring clarity, keep you accountable to your own mission, and handle the numbers so you can lead.
Years ago I read Shoe Dog, Phil Knight's story of building Nike. One idea stuck with me: the world needs more rebels. There's a world map hanging in my office, upside down on purpose. It reminds me the world is broken, and that fixing it takes people willing to do things differently.
Here's the part that matters: rebel doesn't mean reckless. Your books will be careful, accurate, and boring in the best way. The rebellion is in how we look at the work. Most firms treat church finances as a back-office chore, and we challenge that. The financial side is where you make more impact and put a real dent in your mission.
Financial Stewardship
We reconcile your accounts and close out each month so your numbers are right when you need them.
People and vendors paid on time, with the paperwork behind it organized.
Budget versus actual and the big picture, in plain English, for you and your leadership team.
Behind, tangled, or inherited from three treasurers ago? We sort it out, no judgment.
We work with the tools you already use, or help you choose better ones.
A free call. We listen first, no pitch.
We review your systems and tell you plainly what we see and what we'd fix first.
A steady monthly rhythm, numbers you understand, and answers when you ask.
If nothing changes, it's another year of guessing and hoping the numbers are right, the same Sunday-night dread, and surprises at budget time. With Rebel CFO, you open the monthly report and actually understand it, you walk into board meetings with the answer, and Sundays are about people again.
Testimonials
As a pastor, finances can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Adam has made accounting at Abundant Life in Davenport a completely stress-free experience for me.
What sets him apart is not just his accuracy, but his deep understanding of church finances and the unique nuances that come with ministry operations.
FAQ
No. Rebel CFO isn't a CPA firm, so we don't do audits or attest work. In practice it rarely comes up, and when it does, we bring in a CPA we trust and work alongside them.
Every church is different, so we start with a free call and give you a real number. You pay one flat monthly fee, the same every month, based on the size and needs of your church.
Not necessarily. We prefer Xero, but we'll look at what you have first and only suggest a change when it makes your life easier.
It's common, and it's fixable. We start from wherever you are, with no judgment.
Yes. Your records are safer in the cloud than on one office computer, where a spilled coffee, a flood, or a failed drive can wipe everything out. We keep your files backed up with added security coverage, and bank account and routing numbers only ever go through a secure portal.
A free "guide" call, no sales pitch. We'll take a look at your systems and see where we can create some breathing room for you. Share a few details and we'll reach out to set up a time.