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3 Tips to Prevent Financial Fraud at Church

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 …

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7 Tips for Stewarding Church Finances

By Jake Douglas

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 …

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