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A 10-Minute Financial Checkup for Your Church

Published about 17 hours ago • 2 min read

Hello Reader ,

You don't need a lengthy meeting to begin a useful financial checkup.

Set aside ten minutes and ask:

1. Who can approve purchases and payments?

2. Who independently reviews statements and reconciliations?

3. Are reimbursement and expense rules written down?

4. Do leaders receive clear, regular financial reports?

5. Is there a process for reporting concerns without retaliation?

If you discover a gap, write it down, assign an owner, and set a date to revisit it.Policies are most useful when they reflect how your church actually operates.

This week on Coffee & Counsel, we'll also discuss why trust and appropriate safeguards should work together—not compete with each other.

Registration Is Open for Our December Legal Briefing!

Church Staffing Done Right: A Legal Guide to Worker Classification, Compensation & Benefits

Are you confident your church is properly classifying workers, structuring compensation, and making informed decisions about employee benefits?

We're excited to partner with Liz Lindamood of HR Ministry Solutions for our December Legal Briefing!

Together, we'll tackle some of the most common HR and legal questions churches face, including:

  • Employees vs. Independent Contractors: How to properly classify your church workers.
  • Compensation: Important considerations for structuring pay and meeting legal requirements.
  • Benefits: What churches need to know about offering employee benefits.
  • Common Mistakes: Staffing pitfalls that could put your ministry at risk.

We'll also wrap up with a 15-minute live Q&A with Liz and Erika, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insight for your ministry.

Faithful Foundations Members: You're already registered! Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from Thinkific with your registration details.

Not a Member? You can register for this Legal Briefing, but why stop at one training? Join Faithful Foundations to access ongoing legal education, practical resources, and support to help your church stay compliant and confidently navigate ministry challenges.

Reminder: All Access Member Q&A Is NEXT WEEK!

Our next Faithful Foundations All Access Q&A is happening next week!

This is your opportunity to bring your church's legal and compliance questions directly to Erika and get guidance on the issues you're navigating in your ministry.

Whether you're reviewing policies, managing staffing decisions, or working through other legal concerns, these sessions are designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

All Access Members: We look forward to seeing you next week!

Not an All Access Member Yet? There's still time to join Faithful Foundations and participate in next week's live Q&A!

Don't wait until a legal question becomes a bigger issue. Get the ongoing education, resources, and support your ministry needs.

We're grateful for the opportunity to continue equipping churches with the knowledge and resources they need to protect their ministries and serve their communities well.

Blessings!

This email is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, or tax advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided here was based on certain federal and/or state statutes and does not encompass all applicable requirements or other regulations that may exist, such as local ordinances or case law.

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