The Finance Committee is often the least appreciated committee in the church. Pastors and program staff/committees complain because the Finance Committee is always quick to raise concerns. But here’s the deal, the Finance Committee is like the brakes, and the Programs/Pastors are like the gas pedal. Just try driving a car without a brake AND gas pedal.
For people going onto the Finance Committee, they need to have a strong understanding of the church’s vision. That should be the primary qualification…not banking or accounting experience. The Finance Committee should also have goals for how they are helping the church fulfill that vision.
Sheri Meister and I walk through ideas on how to make your church’s Finance Committee beloved instead of berated.