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What Pastors need to know aboutCHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intern Leadership Track
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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
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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:
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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