Donor Restrictions
Governance issues explain gifts received with donor restrictions. These restrictions must be applied according to the donor's wishes.
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Governance issues explain gifts received with donor restrictions. These restrictions must be applied according to the donor's wishes.
The vast majority of the gifts that a church receives can be conveniently accounted for within the context of its General Fund operations.
The Chart of Accounts show our organization's account number, description, and type.
These books will simplify the accounting process and methods involved.
Evaluating documentation and spending controls.
Attached are Microsoft Word documents of the Articles of Incorporation for both a newly formed and already incorporated member church in the state of Michigan.
This is a legal document which will be filed within the province to create a corporation.
Below is a Microsoft Word version of content for Articles of Incorporation (or Restated Articles of Incorporation) for a member church located in the United States but outside of Michigan.
Finance and Personnel records that are no longer active are to be retained for a specified number of years.
Finance and Personnel records that are no longer active are to be retained for a specified number of years.
Is your church looking for a copy of the 501(c)(3)? Please get in touch with the Finance department for quick help!
The Education Team will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of Our Church’s Children and Youth Ministries.
The Stewardship Team will be responsible for leading an intentional process for providing management of God’s resources for God’s purposes.
God gives his people special gifts to train others in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, until we are all working efficiently and gracefully together in response to God's call to be fully alive like Christ.
The Personnel Team represents and assists the Administration Team in meeting its oversight responsibility with respect to the human resource functions of the church.
Learn how members in action find opportunities to serve the church and community in ways that fit their SHAPE.
The Library Committee will encourage spiritual growth, develop the congregations competence, and captivate the importance of doctrinal standards.
The Finance Team will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the finances of the church.
The Facility Renovation Team will be responsible to act as the primary contact between Our Church and the architect and builder.
The Medical Emergency Response Team is responsible for responding to the needs of people with the love of God in times of medical emergency in church ministries.
As leaders of God’s people it is imperative that elders model, teach, inspire, and reinforce the fear of the Lord and the qualities of Christ-likeness, among believers.
All church officers (elders and deacons) represent Christ, the Lord, in the corporate life of his people. The office of deacon is designed to administer the mercy of Christ to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
The Council Mandate consists of a sample list of responsibilities.
Ever wonder how to build a stronger community in your church? Here are some activities that will engage a large portion of your congregation.
Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. I John 3:18. Learn how the Christian Ministry Team fulfills this passage within the church.