While there are times when a church may need a lawyer, all the time a church needs some diligent trustees who are watching out for the church. There’s a couple of things Trustees should watch for from a legal stand point.
How can you determine if you are paying church staff, including the pastor, a fair amount? What do you do if you find that you are underpaying or overpaying an employee?
Part of what always resonated with me about John Wesley was how methodical he was. His routines and rhythms and patterns shaped him into the person that would forever change the world. As his life inspired me, I hope my sharing of my life will help you in your own journey.
It’s hard to imagine that a bequest could ever become a curse instead of a blessing. It happens…often. Poorly managed bequests, memorials, and endowments can lead to infighting and backbiting. If your church is struggling with this, here’s some ideas on turning it back into a blessing.
The two people that worry the most about giving…probably the pastor and the treasurer. The pastor is hoping that the paycheck clears and the treasurer is hoping to be able to pay all the bills. Instead of worrying about giving, what if the Finance Committee focused on growing generous givers. There’s some simple things you can do that will make a big difference.
How many ministries go off the road because we neglect putting up guard rails! Two guard rails pretty much every church needs are: 1)Job Descriptions so your people know what winning looks like, and 2)Personnel Policies…at least for those few things that cause the most trouble.
Think of the range of a church’s activities. It’s unlike any other business, yet too often we ensure it like it was just a regular office. For most churches, it’s past time to take a closer look into your church’s insurance needs.