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Church Budget Process

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Church budgets are an extension of strategic ministry priorities, growth plans and the church's mission and vision. The best budgets are based upon clearly-defined goals and objectives, and a well-conceived total church ministry action plan. Research and Outreach Focus. Goals, Strategies and Action Plans. Learn more about developing effective ministry action plans. Evaluate ministry plans and measure success. Our vision is to equip churches with free strategy planning resources.

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IRS Forms & Resources

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IRS Forms and Resources. IRS Information for Churches. Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations. A quick reference guide of federal tax law and procedures for churches and religious organizations, to help them comply with tax rules. A brief description of the requirements for exemption under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Unrelated Business Income Tax. Unrelated business income tax requirements for tax-exempt organizations. The Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention. This form is used by employ...

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Strategic Budgeting

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Allocating budget strategically is the best way to manage limited financial resources. We'll assume you have a ministry action plan. By now, so use it or something like it to prioritize how and where you spend money. This shift in the way you budget is an important step in the process because money is a major driver in the quality and quantity of church ministry. Strategic budgeting might be described this way:. Strategic Areas vs. Ministry Turf. Strategies vs. Events and Calendar. Your church may need to.

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Administrative Forms Archive

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As you administer the limited resources God has given your church, use these budget, stewardship, staffing and management tools in your work and ministry. Most forms provided below are available in PDF and MS Office formats. Click on a thumbnail to expand an image, begin a slide show or view an image at full resolution]. Purchase Order and Check Request. Travel and Expense Reports. Ministry and Event Evaluation. Ministry Event Promotion Request. Hourly Employee Time Sheet. Research and Outreach Focus.

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Capital Campaign Consultants

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Four C's of Capital Campaign Consultants. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." - Malachi 3:10 (NIV). If you decide to enlist the help of a capital campaign consulting and fundraising company, evaluate them on four basic points:. How long have they served other churches? Does the implement...

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Stewardship Campaign Images & Samples

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Annual stewardship emphases or capital campaigns are a way to cast vision and encourage members to continue growing in Christ through tithes, offerings and other giving. Look for something to energize your thinking or spark a variation to impact your church and community. Click on a thumbnail to expand an image, begin a slide show or view an image at full resolution]. Investing in the Future" (2014). Investing in the Future" Capital Stewardship Campaign Brochure - cover panel. Jesus on Money" (2013).

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Budget Document Images & Samples

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Allocating budget strategically is the best way to manage limited financial resources. We'll assume you have a ministry action plan. By now, so use it or something like it to prioritize how and where you spend money. Click on a thumbnail to expand an image, begin a slide show or view an image at full resolution]. 2015-2016 Ministry Budget Mailer - cover. 2015-2016 Ministry Budget Mailer - pages 2-3. 2015-2016 Ministry Budget Mailer - pages 4-5. 2015-2016 Ministry Budget Mailer - pages 6-7. Goals, Strateg...

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Key Bylaw Issues

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Legal protection from potential challenges and lawsuits is becoming more important in a changing U.S. cultural, political and judicial environment. Alliance Defending Freedom and other organizations recommend that churches address several key issues in their bylaws:. Procedure for Rescinding Membership. Download Suggested Language for Church Bylaws. Download Five Things All Churches Should Have in Their Bylaws. Marriage and Human Sexuality. Marriage is an institution established by God as clearly describ...

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Church Administration Resources & Tools

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Anthony, Michael, and James Estep, eds.,. Management Essentials for Christian Ministries. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 2005). Powers, Bruce P.,. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1985). Robert, Henry M., Daniel H. Honemann and Thomas J. Balch,. Robert’s Rules of Order. Rev, 11th ed. (Philadelphia: De Capo Press, 2011). Tidwell, Charles A.,. Effective Leadership for Ministry. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1985). Tidwell, Charles A.,. The Educational Ministry of a Church. Welch, Robert H.,. Grand Rapid...

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Policies Archive

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Any abuse—whether it be sexual, physical or something else—should be reported to local police without delay. After law enforcement authorities have been notified, the church must conduct its own pastoral care and church discipline work. This process starts with an incident report and merciful, caring ministry to the child, his parents and family. An abuse prevention policy might include the following items:. Classroom doors and preschool nursery areas should have windows. Think through activities, camps ...