Post-2008 giving realities
FINANCE, Giving Friday, August 31st, 2012
People want to know more about where their charitable contribution is going.
Why your church’s revenue isn’t over the top
FINANCE, Giving Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Some churches don’t have a clear vision and others don’t teach biblical stewardship.
Debunking the myth of interest rate swaps
FINANCE, Financial Services Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
The product is not the esoteric mystical instrument that some paint it to be.
Funding tactics churches can learn from nonprofits
FINANCE Wednesday, August 1st, 2012Rethink your approach to financing ministry needs and change the conversation of money in your church.
Ways to get financially fit
FINANCE Friday, June 1st, 2012I like to describe the recession our nation has been experiencing
Take advantage of low rates
FINANCE, Financial Services Monday, April 2nd, 2012In recent months the Federal Reserve has been uncommonly explicit regarding their intentions
Who’s watching the funds?
FINANCE, Financial Services Thursday, March 1st, 2012
While a church’s ministry often refers to its worship services, activities and community outreach programs, protecting your financial resources also is an important part of the organization’s mission. Financial collections are vital to keeping the various programs running. Unfortunately, it is all too common to have a trusted church member admit to embezzling from the funds they were asked to safeguard. Recently, the treasurer for a church in Connecticut was charged with embezzling nearly $300,000 over a five-year period. This church member had access to all of the church’s accounts and engaged in more than 100 thefts of church funds during this time period. Sadly, this type of theft happens far too often, as churches are naturally trusting. However, every church has the stewardship responsibility of protecting the money that is given by its members. The best way to ensure your finances are secure is to have a financial policy in place. The policy should address procedures for handling funds from the time collections are taken until the money is disbursed. Having such a policy is likely to help deter individuals from embezzling.
When to change your auditor
FINANCE, Financial Services Monday, January 2nd, 2012Should you change audit firms? If so, when? Neither not-for-profit nor public companies are required to change firms at set intervals.
It’s no longer your father’s capital campaign
FINANCE, Financial Services Monday, January 2nd, 2012How technology and communications are changing church fundraising.
Know the true meaning of stewardship
FINANCE, Financial Services Monday, January 2nd, 2012As a stewardship pastor I have often been asked why so few churches are investing in a comprehensive stewardship ministry.
