![]() We recognize that many believe that faith and finances can’t coexist. Trusting the books to an accredited person in the congregation who has the credentials but not the time means the books get behind and mistakes can get made in the haste to ‘catch up.’.Giving them to someone who isn’t accredited.Lining up a friend or family member who will do the books in their spare time - allowing for a potential conflict of interest.Finding a well-meaning retiree who can ‘handle the books’ even though they may not be up to date on current accounting practices.The bottom line is that you didn’t become a pastor to be an accountant, and you didn’t attend seminary to learn about software.Īs a result, too often, senior pastors end up making less-than-ideal choices when it comes to church finances. We’re not trying to be hyperbolic, but ask any pastor you know if they got into ministry to be the church’s record-keeper and we’re sure you’ll be met with a hearty, dismissive guffaw. ![]() ![]() Church leaders aren’t the only people in the position of handling the task of managing finances – a Herculean task if we’re being honest – but for them, it’s often so far beyond their depth, scope of work, passion, and calling that it can prove downright painful. Even fewer are comfortable handling the bookkeeping of it, especially church leaders. BELAY helps church leaders connect with virtual personal assistants, accountants, and social media services.įew people are comfortable talking about money. “5 Ways a Church Bookkeeper Can Save You Time, Money, and Energy” is written by Lisa Zeeveld, CFO at BELAY.
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