We’ve all experienced seasons where the budget is a bit tight – especially when the economy isn’t thriving. However, we still want to provide the absolute best for our communities and congregations. So how can you achieve operational excellence on a shoestring budget? Here are some practical tips you can implement at little, to no …
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In 2017, authorities charged a former church employee with embezzling over $300,000. Authorities alleged the former financial secretary charged church credit cards to make personal purchases and used church funds to pay her own personal debts. This is a reminder of why we need controls to prevent fraud and steward the money God entrusts to …
Leading a church involves all we typically think of as “pastoral” work plus a plethora of behind-the-scenes tasks. One significant responsibility of church leadership is to be an excellent steward of church finances. As people tithe, they’re trusting the church to use that money wisely. To make that happen, you need strong financial controls and …
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As people tithe and give, they’re trusting church leaders to use that money wisely. To maintain excellent stewardship of church finances, you need well-defined policies and internal controls in-place. These practices can greatly reduce the likelihood of financial fraud and increase wise usage of church funds. #1: Always have at least three people present while …
When we think of ministry, we tend to visualize a pastor preaching a sermon…not church operations tasks. Here are several examples of church operations activities.
