When a church planter says “yes” to God’s call to move and plant a church in a different city, one of the biggest challenges is determining how to make the financial transition.

If you’ve ever done this, you remember asking questions like:

• What’s the real cost of living there?
• How much do I need to make to provide necessities to my family?
• What does the average pastor/minister make there?
• What neighborhood should we live in?

For years, church planters spent hours researching statistics, talking to residents of their new city, and ultimately using up valuable time. But not anymore.

The other day I stumbled upon a solution to this issue. Upwardly Mobile, a new tool from Sunlight Foundation, can take your career information and your spending priorities and figure out where it makes the most sense for you and your family to live.

If you’re following God’s calling to plant a church in a new city or know someone who is, be sure to check out Upwardly Mobile. It’s definitely one of those church planting “must-have” apps.

What other resources do you use that might be beneficial for church planters or pastors?