Timothy Vaughn

Owner, Accountant at BeMissional Finance LLC

Timothy Vaughn is the Founder and CEO of Be Missional Finance, a financial consulting firm dedicated to helping churches and nonprofit organizations manage their finances effectively. With over two decades of experience in pastoral leadership, Vaughn combines spiritual insight with financial expertise to assist leaders in navigating financial challenges, allowing them to focus on their core missions.2 3

He holds an MBA and has a background that includes significant experience in both finance and ministry. His approach emphasizes clarity in financial management, which is crucial for organizations aiming to fulfill their missions without being bogged down by financial chaos.2 4

Vaughn's career began in the commercial banking sector during the 1980s and 1990s, followed by roles that involved mergers and acquisitions, further enhancing his financial acumen.1 His work at Be Missional Finance reflects his commitment to equipping church leaders with the tools they need for effective stewardship of their resources.3

Experience

Director of Client Services, Owner at BeMissional Finance LLC (January 2014 - Present)

Administrative Assistant at Living Faith Alliance Church (January 2012 - September 2014), Business Administrator and Associate Pastor at Vineland First Church of the Nazarene (March 2004 - June 2011), Owner, Financial Coach at Life Seasons Financial Counseling, LLC (2002 - 2010), Accountant at Tom Fargo and Associates (2003 - 2004), Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed (2001 - 2002), Accounts Payable Specialist at Advertising.com (February 2000 - November 2000)

Education

Master of Science in Accounting, Accounting and Finance at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2022 - 2024), Master of Divinity - MDiv, Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary (2010 - 2013), Master of Divinity - MDiv at Nazarene Theological Seminary (2005 - 2008), Certificate in Family Financial Planning at Kansas State University (2002 - 2003), MBA, Accounting and Finance at University of Maryland College Park (2000 - 2003), PhD Studies in Chemistry at Penn State University (1997 - 1999), BS in Chemistry, Physics, Summa Cum Laude at Eastern Nazarene College (1993 - 1997), High School Diploma at Vineland High School (1989 - 1993)