church finances workshop may 2, 2015 kent first christian church
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CHURCH FINANCES WORKSHOP
May 2, 2015Kent First Christian Church
GOALS
• Discussion of stewardship as a spiritual practice• Greater understanding on the part of local
church leaders, including clergy, about church finances, operations, and best practices• Practical help for local church treasurers and
financial secretaries
GOALS
• Opportunities for networking and discussions on common problems and (hopefully) solutions• Greater understanding on the part of the
region in terms of what congregations are doing in regard to finances, and challenges that they face • Discussion of ways we in the region can
resource each other in regard to financial matters
PRESENTERS
• Sandy Messick, Regional Minister and President
• Dick Talley, Regional Treasurer and long-time Disciples pastor
• Jennifer Prekeges, Moderator of the Regional Mission Council
CAVEAT
•We are not professional legal or accounting people•We cannot address matters of law•We will share with you what we know, and
what we understand to be good practice, but we will not be able to answer all of your technical questions•We suggest you refer these questions to an
accountant or lawyer
COMMITTEES
• Our presentations today will deal with the work of what could be three committees:• The Stewardship committee teaches the
congregation about stewardship and runs the annual campaign• The Finance committee deals with the day-in,
day-out work of church finances – paying the bills, generating the reports• The Legacy committee oversees long-term assets
and educates the congregation about annuities, estate planning, etc.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
• Welcome and Opening Worship• Northwest Region 101• Stewardship as an Expression of Spirituality and
Ministry• Financial Good Practices• Lunch• Congregation as Employer• Building for the Future• Closing Worship and Communion