1. What Pastors need to know about CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Intern Leadership Track 1

2. CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE & THEOLOGY THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2

3. THE NEED FOR CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AS REVEALED IN THE SCRIPTURE ORGANIZATION STEWARDSHIP GENERAL BIBLICAL GUIDELINES IN REGARDS TO BUSINESS 3

4. ORGANIZATION Key Scripture: “...be sure that everything is done in a good and orderly way.” I Cor 14:40 Living Bible SCHEDULING PROGRAMS FACILITIES 4

5. STEWARDSHIP Time “Live your life with a due sense of responsibility, not as men and women who do not know the meaning and purpose of life, but as those who do. Make the best use of your time, despite all the difficulties of these days.” Eph. 5:15-16 Phillips Money “We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of man.” 2 Cor 8:20-21 NIV 5

6. GENERAL BIBLICAL GUIDELINES IN REGARDS TO BUSINESS Honesty and Integrity “Do not let kindness and truth leave you: bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 Discretion and Judgment “Teach me knowledge and good judgment.” Psalm 119:66 Good Communication “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 6

7. Why do we need Church Administration? Legal and Tax Matters Financial Management Human Resources Property Management 7

8. We need Church Administration for: LEGAL AND TAX MATTERS LAWSUITS ARE ON THE RISE… and churches cannot use the excuse “We didn’t know”. 8

9. TOP 5 REASONS WHY CHURCHES WERE SUED LAST YEAR: SEX WITH A CHILD 11.7% PERSONAL INJURY 7.2% PROPERTY DISPUTES 6.9% INSURANCE 6.6% AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 5.7% 9

10. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR A CHURCH: EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTIONS AND DESIGNATED GIFTS CONTRACTS SECURITY CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS LGBT ISSUES 10

11. We need Church Administration for: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 11

12. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT includes: Contribution Accounting Safeguarding Cash Annual Review/Audit Budgeting Capital Improvements Financial Policies Internal Controls Separation of Duties 12

13. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT How should we handle the offering? Handling the offering: OT instruction 1 Sam 2:17 NT instruction Acts 5:1-4 2 Cor 8:19-21 Good Financial Policies Safeguarding the offering Financial Accountability 13

14. We need Church Administration for: PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 14

15. Critical Issues Related to Personnel a Church may face include: Position descriptions/ Job Audit Search, Interview, Hire and Evaluation Salary and benefits Background checks Personnel policies & procedures/Employee Handbook Termination 15

16. We need Church Administration for: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Property Risk Management Maintenance Energy Conservation & Recycling/ Going Green Security & Safety (Emergency Preparedness) Insurance 16

17. HELPFUL RESOURCES: Nacba.net ECFA.org Churchlawtoday.com Nonprofitattorney.com Freizeconsulting.com Reducingtherisk.com ChurchSafety.com 17

18. Church Administration God is not a God of disorder 1 Cor 14:33 18