What Pastors need to know aboutCHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE & THEOLOGY

THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS

FORCHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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THE NEED FOR CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AS REVEALED IN THE

SCRIPTURE

ORGANIZATION

STEWARDSHIP

GENERAL BIBLICAL GUIDELINES IN REGARDS TO BUSINESS

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ORGANIZATION

Key Scripture:“...be sure that everything is done in a good

and orderly way.” I Cor 14:40 Living Bible

SCHEDULING PROGRAMS FACILITIES

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STEWARDSHIP

Time “Live your life with a due sense of responsibility, not as men and

women who do not know the meaning and purpose of life, but as those who do. Make the best use of your time, despite all the

difficulties of these days.” Eph. 5:15-16 Phillips

Money “We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal

gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of man.” 2 Cor 8:20-21 NIV

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GENERAL BIBLICAL GUIDELINES IN REGARDS TO BUSINESS

Honesty and Integrity “Do not let kindness and truth leave you: bind

them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3

Discretion and Judgment “Teach me knowledge and good judgment.”

Psalm 119:66 Good Communication “Let your conversation be always full of grace,

seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6

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Why do we need Church Administration?

Legal and Tax Matters

Financial Management

Human Resources

Property Management7

We need Church Administration for: LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS

LAWSUITS ARE ON THE RISE…

and churches cannot use the excuse

“We didn’t know”.

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TOP 5 REASONS WHY CHURCHES WERE SUED LAST YEAR:

SEX WITH A CHILD 11.7%

PERSONAL INJURY 7.2%

PROPERTY DISPUTES 6.9%

INSURANCE 6.6%

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 5.7%

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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR A CHURCH:

EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTIONS AND DESIGNATED GIFTS CONTRACTS SECURITY CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS LGBT ISSUES

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We need Church Administration for:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT includes:

Contribution Accounting Safeguarding Cash Annual Review/Audit Budgeting Capital Improvements Financial Policies Internal Controls Separation of Duties

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT How should we handle the offering?

Handling the offering: OT instruction 1 Sam 2:17 NT instruction Acts 5:1-4

2 Cor 8:19-21 Good Financial Policies Safeguarding the offering Financial Accountability

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We need Church Administration for: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

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Critical Issues Related to Personnel a Church may face include:

Position descriptions/ Job Audit Search, Interview, Hire and Evaluation Salary and benefits Background checks Personnel policies & procedures/Employee Handbook Termination

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We need Church Administration for:

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Property Risk Management Maintenance Energy Conservation & Recycling/ Going Green Security & Safety (Emergency Preparedness) Insurance

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HELPFUL RESOURCES:

Nacba.net ECFA.org Churchlawtoday.com Nonprofitattorney.com Freizeconsulting.com Reducingtherisk.com ChurchSafety.com

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Church Administration

God is not a God of disorder1 Cor 14:33

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