The New Church Treasurer

About this book

You said yes. Now there’s a checkbook, a box of receipts, and a finance committee meeting next month.

Most church treasurers get the job with no training at all. This course walks you through your first year in six practical sessions, with plain-English explanations built around a small congregation you’ll get to know along the way.

• How to take over from the last treasurer, and what to collect before they leave
• Counting and depositing the offering so no one is ever alone with the money
• Designated gifts, contribution statements, and the $250 acknowledgment rule
• Paying the pastor, reimbursements, and the housing allowance basics
• Monthly reports people will actually read, and building next year’s budget
• Simple controls that protect the church’s money and your good name

Each session ends with discussion questions to work through with your pastor, outgoing treasurer, or finance committee. A companion workbook with practice exercises and reproducible forms is available separately.

The treasurer books are general education for volunteers. They are not individual tax, legal or accounting advice; for your organization's specific situation, consult a qualified professional.