Payday: Have You Avoided The Traps?
By: Julie L. Bloss Call the laborers and pay them their wages….” (Matt. 20:8 RSV). Today it’s not that simple.…
The Pastor And Church Finances
By Ken Gurley, CPA According to a two-year study by Samuel Blizzard, a professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University, the…
Avoiding Financial And Legal Minefields
By Ivy Scarborough Many years ago on a battlefield in Afghanistan, I was confronted with the prospect of crossing a minefield.…
Ten Financial Stewardship Tips
BY HERB MILLER “I’ve always heard the saying, `Get the people there, and the money will come!'” wrote a stewardship chairperson.…
How To Take An Offering
BY DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL In my 25 years as a pastor it was something I did over 3,000 times. Week…
20 Tips For Fraud Prevention For Churches/Non-Profit Organizations
BY AUBRY JAYROE 1. Make sure all bills have a purchase order and signed by the person who authorized the…
Beyond A Bill-Paying Mentality
BY HERB MILLER “A business associate attends the Bethel Church over in Aurora,” said the stewardship chairperson to a regional denominational…
The “Temple Tax” Teaching
BY DANIEL L. SEGRAVES SOME TIME AGO, a student at Christian Life College loaned me a taped message presenting a teaching…
Checking The Church Checkbook
By Diccy Thurman Like other not-for-profit organizations, your church has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that your financial records are accurate…
Safety In Numbers
By David R. Pollock “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” While the slogan may be fine for a buggy whip…