Copyright Issues

Copyright Issues

Information about the use of copyrighted material in congregations. File size: 0.09 mb Download
Tax Status

Tax Status

Answers to questions about tax status and exemptions for congregations. File size: 0.12 mb Download
Handling Financial Matters

Handling Financial Matters

This document is an overview of many of the financial matters relating to the congregation. Some areas mentioned in this document are separation of financial duties, safeguarding offerings, charitable deductions, and designated and restricted gifts. File size: 0.13 mb...
Fraud Issues

Fraud Issues

Ways to protect congregations from fraud. File size: 0.13 mb Download
Program Budget Presentation

Program Budget Presentation

This article provides a model for how a congregation can combine the dollar and cents budget and their strategic directions in what is often called a ‘Program Budget’ to reflect the various programmatic areas of the congregation’s mission and...
Vehicles Use

Vehicles Use

Problems that can occur when transporting a group of people, and how you can help avoid them. File size: 0.22 mb Download
Financial Contingency Plan

Financial Contingency Plan

This document addresses key components of financial contingency planning for congregations, including operating reserves, cash flow projections, budget reductions and banking considerations. File size: 0.28 mb Download
Audit Committee Charter

Audit Committee Charter

A model Audit Committee Charter that can be used by synods which are in the process of establishing formal Audit Committees. File size: 0.31 mb Download
Congregational Audit Guide

Congregational Audit Guide

This comprehensive guide addresses questions ranging from the simple to complex, such as:Who can perform a congregational audit? How does the audit process begin? What should be done with payroll and tax records? File size: 0.34 mb Download
Financial and Accounting Guide

Financial and Accounting Guide

This guide for treasurers and bookkeepers reviews the responsibilities of the treasurer, creating the chart of accounts, financial reporting and more. File size: 0.36 mb Download
Contingency Planning for Synods

Contingency Planning for Synods

This document describes key components of contingency planning to assist synods to prepare for variability in income and expenses. File size: 0.63 mb Download
Internal Control Best Practices

Internal Control Best Practices

This document describes major financial activities and related best practices in order to assist congregations in establishing their own system. File size: 0.63 mb Download
Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary Procedure

A chart was prepared to explain how motions work so a congregation or synod meeting will be properly run. File size: 1.15 mb Download
ALC Human Values

ALC Human Values

A historical document of the American Lutheran Church affirming a wide range of “human values” in American society from 1972.A historical document of the American Lutheran Church affirming a wide range of ‘human values’ in American society from...