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Finance explained

Make confident and informed decisions about your finances, stewardship, and money management. We share Christian perspectives on how money works and how it can be used to serve Jesus.

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News

Will the Bank of England cut rates in November?

As a Christian seeking to be a faithful steward, knowing if interest rates will fall is more than financial news. It reflects how economic policy may affect our savings, giving, and ability to plan for the future.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

3 min read 29 Sep 2025

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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Resources

The bank behind your bank: what does the Bank of England do?

The Bank of England plays a crucial role in managing the UK economy. What is it?

  • Finance explained

5 min read 27 Aug 2025

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher

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Faith & Finance

Should Christians ever receive interest?

Dr. Ben Cooper, author of The Ethics of Usury and Deputy Director of courses at the Proclamation Trust and Cornhill Training Course, spoke with us about lending, usury, and the morality of modern finance.

  • Finance explained
  • Theology of money

6 min read 27 Aug 2025

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher

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Resources

Why inflation matters for you and the gospel

We’ve heard the term ‘inflation’ a lot over the past few years. But what is inflation, and why should Christians pay attention to it?

  • Finance explained
  • In the news
  • Stewardship

4 min read 25 Jul 2025

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher

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Resources

How compound interest can super charge your generosity

When it comes to managing our finances, deciding how to invest our money is one of the most significant choices we make.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings
  • Stewardship

4 min read 23 Jun 2025

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher

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Resources

Current accounts vs savings: where should your money be?

Most of us wouldn’t dream of asking someone, ‘How much is in your bank account?’ But perhaps if we had more open conversations about our money, we would be more intentional about how and where we keep it.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings

2 min read 23 Jun 2025

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher

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Resources

Should I choose a fixed or variable-rate account?

Understanding your options and how your savings can help churches grow.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings

3 min read 23 Jun 2025

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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Faith & Finance

Do banks hate churches? Pt 3: building better ties

“Unwittingly, with the best of gospel proclamation intentions, Emmanuel just funded terrorists.”

  • Church leadership
  • Finance explained
  • Governance
  • In the news

4 min read 28 Mar 2025

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

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Faith & Finance

Do banks hate churches? Pt 2: why de-banking happens

Church de-banking may be less about persecution and more about compliance, risk and good governance.

  • Church leadership
  • Finance explained
  • Governance
  • In the news

28 Feb 2025

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

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Faith & Finance

Do banks hate churches? Pt 1: the perception issue

Paul Houghton, Kingdom Bank CEO, asks why Churches have become increasingly wary of big banks.

  • Church leadership
  • Finance explained
  • Governance
  • In the news

3 min read 31 Jan 2025

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

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Resources

Savings accounts, ISAs and bonds: what’s the difference?

Finding the right place to save your money can be daunting, especially for Christians wanting to align their financial choices with gospel values.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings

3 mins read 7 Jun 2024

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher

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Resources

What do we need to do to open a savings account?

We spoke to Callum, part of our Account Management Team, about what organisations need to have ready if they want to open a savings account with Kingdom Bank.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings

4 mins read 18 Mar 2024

Callum Williams

Callum Williams