The African American Church: Financial Business & Operations Management Guide For Church Leadership

Description

This book provides African American church leaders with a wide range of information about financial, legal, accounting, and personal finance matters. The author believes that the African American church serves as the spiritual center and social hub, but has often struggled with financial management. With real-world examples and an abundance of information and guidance, this book seeks to support black church leaders to strengthen their budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, and compliance in order to achieve their mission and goals.

Features

• Highlights legal and tax considerations that are unique to African American churches
• Accounting principles and best practices
• Introduction to entrepreneurial ministry in the African American church

Practical Applications

• Use as a study guide and reference guide by trustees or finance commitee to manage congregational assets, finances, and operations.
• Read different sections of this book in small groups to focus on subtopics like personal finances, outreach and community development, technology and financial management, or the role of leadership and financial management.