An ounce of prevention is a worth a pound of cure! That old saying especially applies to the many financial challenges facing the local church today. Written for pastors, finance staff, and board members of local churches, Pressure Points identifies and offers solutions to many of those difficult and sometimes thorny issues that commonly surface when dealing with church finances. David R. Pollock has served as church Business Administrator and consultant for dozens of churches for over 30 years. Overall he has successfully managed businesses and non-profit organizations since 1979 He has written dozens of magazine and book articles including: The Clergy Journal Moody Monthly Your Church NACBA Ledger CMA Report Pastor's Tax & Money Guide Leadership Handbooks for Practical Theology, Vol.3 The Church Leaders Answer Book Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Church Business Administration ats the Master's Seminary, David has also authored Business Management in the Local Church, published by Moody Press, Chicago.