Church Admin & Finance, Ministry in Canada
Financial and Other Supports for Canadian CRCNA Congregations
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As a registered charity, legal corporation, and employer it is important that congregational leadership remains current with all of the legal issues facing the church at this unprecedented time. These leaders are likely your church council or whomever serves as the legal “directors” for your legal corporation.
The same holds true for classes, which are registered legal charities in Canada.
While it is difficult for your leadership group to meet physically during COVID19, we encourage you to continue meeting online so that you can carry out appropriate steps to fulfill your fiduciary responsibilities in the best interest of the church.
To assist in this task, there are a plethora of resources being offered by government, legal and financial professionals, and charity support organizations. One such resource is the site http://charitylaw.ca/.
In a recent webinar addressing COVID-19 issues facing charities, lawyer Terrance Carter lists the following key due diligence considerations:
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities, https://www.cccc.org/ is also a key resource for churches.
The Government of Canada and the various provincial governments have created COVID-19 sites which are in a constant state of being updated as new pronouncements are being made and should be consulted routinely. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Information on financial and economic support for both employers and individuals is readily accessible.
Here are a few CRCNA programs available to churches:
World Renew and Diaconal Ministries Canada Grants: World Renew and DMC have partnered together to offer small grants ($5,000 maximum) to diaconates of local churches. To qualify, deacons must submit an application form that outlines how they plan to partner with other ministries in their community to respond to a COVID19 need.
Diaconal Ministries Canada Resources: DMC is offering webinars and other resources to assist congregations in determining how to respond in their communities, deal with mental health challenges and more.
Christian Reformed Church in North America: a variety of resources related to worship, children’s ministry, youth ministry, pastor care, and more have been curated at crcna.org/covid19. These resources are updated regularly.
Here are a few Government Programs that are currently available for Employers:
In addition to the above programs, there are also Canadian and Provincial Government Programs available for Employees:
CERB - Canada Emergency Response Benefit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html
Link to a helpful site with questions and answers regarding the CERB: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application/questions.html
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