Description
This book provides pastors, finance administrators, lay leaders, and stewardship committees with a comprehensive guide to managing congregational financial resources effectively and efficiently. Chock-full of practical tools and guidance, this resource is a reference tool that teaches readers about best practices for stewardship. "Church Finances for Missional Leaders" begins by laying a biblical foundation, creates a shared language with a financial vocabulary list, and then covers the gamut of topics that are consistently important to congregational leaders concerned with finances. These topics include financial gifts, assets, budgets, income strategies, legal considerations, and critical policies such as the Building Use Policy and Endowment Policy.
Features
Worksheets
Sample policies
Templates
Reflections
Quizzes and assessments
Action plans
Practical Applications
Review the sample Year-Round Stewardship Planning Calendar with your finance team, and discuss how it could be adapted for use within your congregation.
Use the strategies presented in the book to improve how your congregation communicates about financial need, conducts stewardship campaigns, and encourages faithful giving.
Together with your stewardship committee and financial team, evaluate your current financial policies against those in the book to determine areas for improvement, and consider adding useful policies where there are none.
