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How pastors sabotage their financial well being

People who answer God’s call to the ministry don’t always consider financial know-how to be one of their job descriptions. But too little financial knowledge can cause ministers to make […]
November 28, 2018
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How Long Should We Keep Church Records-Summary

Create a records retention policy based on applicable legal and administrative considerations.  Key factors to consider in developing a records retention policy: Establish a record retention strategy that clarifies how records […]
September 30, 2015
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Church Records Retention: Keep These 1-3 Years

The following suggested retention periods (1-3 years) are based on legal requirements as well as practical considerations: 1-Year Meeting notices Receiving sheets Requisitions 3-Years  Bank reconciliations Cash receipt records General correspondence […]
September 30, 2015
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Church Records Retention: Keep These for 7-10 Years

The following suggested retention periods (7-10 years) are based on legal requirements as well as practical considerations: 7-Years  1096 and 1099 forms 941 and 944 forms Accounts payable ledgers and schedules Contracts […]
September 30, 2015
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Church Records Retention: Keep These Permanently

The following suggested retention period (permanently) is based on legal requirements as well as practical considerations: Accident reports and claims Annual budgets Annual report Audit reports Bank statements Baptismal records Board minutes By-Laws/charters […]
September 30, 2015
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Use of Church Facilities Assets and Resources

At the February 2015 State Board of Missions meeting, legal counsel for the Convention was asked to provide a form bylaw provision that could be used by Baptist churches around […]
February 9, 2015
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