What Pastors need to know about
CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intern Leadership Track
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CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE &
THEOLOGY
THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
FOR
CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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THE NEED FOR CHURCH
ADMINISTRATION AS REVEALED IN THE
SCRIPTURE
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ORGANIZATION
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STEWARDSHIP
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GENERAL BIBLICAL GUIDELINES IN
REGARDS TO BUSINESS
ORGANIZATION
Key Scripture:
“...be sure that everything is done in a good
and orderly way.” I Cor 14:40 Living Bible
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SCHEDULING
PROGRAMS
FACILITIES
STEWARDSHIP
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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
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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
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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
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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
Why do we need Church
Administration?
Legal and Tax Matters
Financial Management
Human Resources
Property Management
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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:
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SEX WITH A CHILD 11.7%
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PERSONAL INJURY 7.2%
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PROPERTY DISPUTES 6.9%
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INSURANCE 6.6%
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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 5.7%
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR A
CHURCH:
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EMPLOYEES
CONTRIBUTIONS AND DESIGNATED GIFTS
CONTRACTS
SECURITY
CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS
LGBT ISSUES
We need Church Administration for:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Contribution Accounting
Safeguarding Cash
Annual Review/Audit
Budgeting
Capital Improvements
Financial Policies
Internal Controls
Separation of Duties
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
How should we handle the offering?
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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
We need Church Administration for:
PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
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Critical Issues Related to Personnel a
Church may face include:
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Position descriptions/ Job Audit
Search, Interview, Hire and Evaluation
Salary and benefits
Background checks
Personnel policies & procedures/Employee Handbook
Termination
We need Church Administration for:
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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Property Risk Management
Maintenance
Energy Conservation & Recycling/ Going Green
Security & Safety (Emergency Preparedness)
Insurance
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
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Nacba.net
ECFA.org
Churchlawtoday.com
Nonprofitattorney.com
Freizeconsulting.com
Reducingtherisk.com
ChurchSafety.com
Church Administration
God is not a God of disorder
1 Cor 14:33
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