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A Godly approach to church finances Key drivers & input

A Godly approach to church finances Key drivers & input. Jeff Mittelstadt Pastor - Christ Ev . Lutheran Church of N. St. Paul & Hugo Training - Grew up with family on farm near Juneau, WI. NPS high school-1985; NWC-1989, WLS Seminary-1993. 1991, Vicar at St. Paul of Norfolk-NE.

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A Godly approach to church finances Key drivers & input

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  1. A Godly approach to church finances Key drivers & input

  2. Jeff Mittelstadt • Pastor - Christ Ev. Lutheran Church of N. St. Paul & Hugo • Training - Grew up with family on farm near Juneau, WI. • NPS high school-1985; NWC-1989, WLS Seminary-1993. • 1991, Vicar at St. Paul of Norfolk-NE. • 1993-2006, Pastor of Resurrection of Maumee-OH. • 2007-, Called to serve Christ Lutheran of NSP & Hugo-MN • Experience – • My farm boy upbringing taught me to be frugal, not wasteful, and make every penny count. • My interaction with layleaders in both OH and MN has taught me to be generous with God’s riches, not stingy, and make the most of every chance to share the Gospel!

  3. Wilt Feider Treasurer - Christ Ev. Lutheran Church of North St. Paul & Hugo • Training - Civil Engineering • Experience - Navy Seabees & Quality Engineering in electronics manufacturing (Retired in 2009 after 35 years) • Grew up on the east side of St. Paul, member and student of St. John's Church & School in St. Paul, attended St. Croix LHS. • Treasurer at Christ for 23 years, previously holding committee positions on the church council • Leadership roles in Lutheran Pioneers (Ass’ntNatl Cmdr - AV) • Tour Manager for a local high school choir for the past 11 years • I've always been a detail oriented guy following my confirmation passage "Let all things be done decently and in order". 1 Corinthians 14:40 (King James version)

  4. Looking for answers? • Expectations! • I have one – Is anyone using EFT or ACH for contributions?

  5. Drivers Wanted.

  6. Pride “We’ve never missed a payment yet”

  7. NOSTALGIA “We’ll survive, we always do. Remember when…”

  8. G - U - I - L - T “If you really love your Savior, you will…”

  9. “If we don’t come up with the money, our utilities will be shut off…”

  10. THE BOTTOM LINE… $$$ “We all agreed to this Budget, it’s time we stepped up!”

  11. JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED! (1Corinthians 2:1-5)

  12. Oh Death, Where Is Your Sting!

  13. The Driver’s Promises …to trump FEAR Rom 8:15 …to trump GUILT Rom 8:32 …to trump NOSTALGIA 2Cor 8:9 …to trump PRIDE 2Cor 9:8,

  14. List some Godly $$ Attitudes to nurture in Church Leaders? • Known for Be___________, • …Not for Bitterness. • Known for Hand-______________, • …Not for Hand-wringing. • others?

  15. Forgiven much, Loves much! (Luke 7:36ff)

  16. Bringing the Cross into our accounting…

  17. Christ Ev. Lutheran Church of North St. Paul & Hugo Finance Structure: Treasurer, Financial Secretary, a standing finance committee (Treasurer and Financial Secretary co-chairs), and an audit committee on request. This gives us the confidence and comfort level that all financial matters are handled the way God intended. We have the checks and balances in place to avoid mishandling of funds.

  18. The Treasurer is responsible for the execution of the financial plan. (Appointed by Council) • The Financial Secretary is responsible for reporting status of the financial plan. (Appointed by Council) • The finance committee is responsible for budgeting and financial consultation and oversight. (Ratified by Council) • The audit committee is responsible for ensuring accuracy and fiscal compliance. (Appointed by Council)

  19. Church Management software: We use software called LOGOS, which includes Accounting (General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Payroll) and Membership Management (Contributions, Attendance and Membership). There is an online comparison that I found through Christian Computing Magazine that shows what software has features you may interest you. (http://www.ccmag.com/cms/index.php?chartid=1)

  20. Salary Spreadsheet Demo

  21. Q & A Open Forum

  22. Budgeting basics A healthy approach

  23. Regular Updates and Reporting • Live presentations • Bulletin inserts • Newsletter • Posted Financials in an information center

  24. Budget Spreadsheet Demo

  25. BUDGET PITFALLS for God’s People to Avoid

  26. Pitfall #1 Missions... or My Own Congregation?

  27. Missions (Seek the Lost!) *Matthew 28:19 Luke 19:10 1Cor 10:32 (Group) Luke 15:4-7, 8-10, 11-32

  28. My Own Congregation… (Strengthen the Saved!) *Matthew 28:19 Galatians 6:10 1Timothy 5:8 Ephesians 5:25 1Timothy 5:17

  29. WHY NOT BOTH?

  30. Pitfall #2 Frugal-n-Financial People vs. Faith-n-“FuzzyNumbers” People

  31. Frugal-n-Financial Psalms 37:21 James 5:4 Matt 25:19

  32. Faith -n- “Fuzzy Numbers” 2Cor 9:6 2Cor 9:8 Luke 1:37 *Mark 12:41-44 Luke 12:21

  33. WHY NOT BOTH?

  34. Help Others Take Ownership • Accurate/Consistent Recording • Regular/Transparent Reporting • Active Council Leadership • others?...

  35. Q & A Open Forum

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