by Cecil Benjamin | Jun 12, 2018 | Churches, Financial Management
Jesus asked “if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” (Luke 16:11). Nowhere is that more true than in our handling of church finances – money that has been given to God’s work. When people entrust us as...
by Cecil Benjamin | Apr 23, 2018 | Churches, Financial Management
In our previous article, “Easter and Church Finances Part 1” we considered Judas’ position as the keeper of the money bag, his theft and betrayal of Jesus. This article explores how this can happen and what we can do to reduce the risk of theft and misappropriation...
by Cecil Benjamin | Apr 9, 2018 | Churches, Financial Management
Wait, what ….. Easter and church Finances …. what do they have in common?? Isn’t that sacrilegious to talk about finances when Easter is about the amazing gift given to us because of the incredibly painful, sacrificial death and amazing resurrection of the Son??? ...
by Cecil Benjamin | Mar 12, 2018 | Churches
Billy Graham – a man of absolute integrity and steely focus on his calling to share the Gospel. “William Franklin Graham Jr., better known to the world as Billy Graham, was laid to rest on Friday, March 2 in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Born the son of...
by Cecil Benjamin | Mar 7, 2018 | Churches
Outsourcing your Church Bookkeeping & Accounting Function The church treasurer is the critical person responsible to the church for it’s financial management. Overall the Wardens, Deacons, Parish Council or management committee that is responsible for the...
by Cecil Benjamin | Jan 23, 2018 | Churches, Financial Management
Why Budgeting is SOO important to manage the finances of your church? Planning is always important. Budgeting the finances of your church is essential for effective and responsible financial management By why is it SOO important?? The big reason is.. Effective...