Church guides
Church bookkeeping guides
Plain-language explanations of the questions pastors, treasurers and finance committees ask most: which gifts are restricted, how offerings should be counted, what belongs on a giving statement, and what leadership actually needs to see each month.
What Belongs on a Year-End Contribution Statement
Donors need a statement that matches your books and carries the wording the IRS expects. What to include, what to leave off, and what to check before the statements go out.
Counting and Depositing Offerings: A Routine That Protects Everyone
A two-person count, a signed count sheet and a deposit that matches the books protect volunteers as much as they protect the money. Here is what that looks like week to week.
What a Monthly Financial Report for Church Leadership Should Include
A good monthly report lets a board answer three questions in minutes: Are we on budget? Are designated gifts intact? Do we have the cash we need?
Restricted, Designated and General Funds: A Plain-Language Guide for Church Leaders
Churches use 'restricted' and 'designated' loosely, but the difference decides who can change how money is used. Here is how to tell them apart and track each.
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