Poor money management and an unwillingness to talk about money can put a serious damper on ministry, especially in small congregations. Karl Vaters gives three good reasons that money talk is essential in church culture. You’ll also find helpful links to other articles that he’s written. (Photo: Sultry, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
With so many moving parts to ministry — worship planning, visitation, keeping up the building and grounds, youth programs, Christian education, and on and on — it’s easy to lose track of the financial machinery that keeps everything moving. Here are some great tips on how your congregation can be money savvy. From Crosswalk.com. (Photo: […]
The end of the accounting year always means lots of work and headaches for the church finance team, but this article can help them get through it in accordance with legal and bookkeeping proficiency. From FreeChurchAccounting.com. (Photo: www.SeniorLiving.Org, used by permission)
Almost every day the news tells of another financial scandal, and the church is not lost in this situation. In today’s culture, the church cannot afford to be reactive, but remain proactive in managing its finances above reproach. The following golden rules, from LifeWay, can help churches maintain integrity and trust. (Photo: Anssi Koskinen, Creative […]
How does your treasurer keep the church books? Though few still use the old paper financial ledgers, some may be using computer programs that are obsolete, or clunky, or generations (in software terms) behind in innovation and ease of use. Time for a change? Capterra provides reviews of about two dozen of the most popular […]
You see the headlines with alarming regularity: Pastor X was using church money for personal uses. Or Treasurer Y was embezzling money from the congregation. Or even, Offering Collector Z was slipping loose bills from the plate into his pocket. Here are ways to prevent theft and fraud, from AG Financial Solutions. (Photo: Pongsajapan, Creative […]
Many churches have no safeguards for the money given for God’s work. This leaves our churches open to fraud or embezzlement that may go undetected for months or years. Money scandals can not ruin only a congregation’s finances, but it also can under mine the credibility and good faith that a church needs to minister […]
Though many leaders prefer to focus on other aspects of ministry, money is an important part of your church’s work, because without it, none of that work would be possible, say authors Aubrey Malphurs and Steve Stroop. So make sure you make financial decisions for your church wisely, faithfully, and legally. Here’s how you can […]
Stewardship is a necessity for our churches, but we must be diligent to see that the church practices good stewardship after the congregation has done its part. Leaders have a responsibility to manage church funds properly. Careful management establishes credibility with the church body as well as with those examining the finances. Sloppiness leads to […]
