A framework for church financial controls, contribution accounting, disbursements, and reporting.
Most churches handle money with trust and good intentions but without the controls that protect both the funds and the people handling them. The gap usually goes unnoticed until something goes wrong.
Our free summary explains the financial controls gap; the full Financial Operations Guide gives you the framework to close it.
Read the full summary. A free PDF you can read and share with your leadership.
Pastors, boards, church planters, and administrators of churches and ministry organizations working through the topics on this page.
What format does it come in?
The free summary is available to read and download as a PDF. Paid reference guides are delivered as PDFs; templates as editable Word documents; tools as spreadsheets.
Does this count as professional advice?
No. These are educational frameworks drawn from professional experience in ministry administration and governance. They do not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice, and we recommend review by a qualified professional before acting.
These resources are provided for informational and educational purposes and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Stewardship Advisors, LLC recommends that organizations consult qualified legal and financial professionals when making governance or financial decisions. By downloading or purchasing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.