Church Administration Book Combo Pack
The Effective Church Administrator - Tools to Survive Even the Toughest Day and Church Administration - Putting the Pieces Together
Both Books at a Discounted Rate. Fo a complete Discription please look for each title individually. A companion book to our "The Effective Church Administrator - Tools to Survive Even the Toughest Day".
The Effective Church Administrator - Tools to Survive Even the Toughest Day
INCLUDES CD w/complete Policy Manual, Forms, etc
Church Administration requires more than basic knowledge in office management. In addition, you must also know how to minister effectively to people, how to maneuver through unique laws and requirements of managing a church, while not wounding the souls entrusted into your church's care.
This manual covers an array of subjects and provide you with various forms, job descriptions, grant resources, supply resources, tools to show you how have a ministry of excellence on a shoestring budget, ways to maximize your computer, how to maintain a Godly atmosphere, tax laws, and more.
Subjects Covered
Understanding the Difference Between Roles
Maximizing Your Computer
How to save your church money and look good while doing it Software that makes your job easier
Establishing and Maintaining Boundaries
Learning to say no without feeling guilty
Being Delivered from a Martyr Spirit and More
Maintaining a Godly Atmosphere
Dealing with Difficult People
I Quit
Tax Information
Salaries and Allowances
What taxes am I take out of ministers? check?; How does the Housing Allowance Work?; How should we treat and pay guest speakers, singers, etc ?
My Pastor has an Expense Account, how do I handle that? W2s and 1099s; What is SECA?
Do I tax gifts, such as trips given to the Pastor?
How do I treat Bonuses?
What Do I do with Love Offerings?
Tax Deposits and 941s
What do you mean that I may have to pay taxes on the books and tapes our church sell?
Contributions: Taxable and Non-Taxable Giving; Donated Services; Donated Goods
End of-the-year Statements
Internal Controls
Grant Information (valuable grant resources included)
The Pros and the Cons
Resource List
Church Administration - Putting the Pieces Together
This handbook brings clarity to your calling in church administration. It also covers federal and state employment laws, including New Hire Reporting Laws, FUTA, FLSA, event planning, and more. It addition, it addresses tax requirements for pastors' salaries.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
THE NEED FOR CALLED CHURCH OFFICE WORKERS
Chapter Two
UNDERSTANDING AND ANSWERING THE CALL
What Does It Mean to be Called?; Call of a Church Receptionist; Call of a Church Secretary;Call of a Church Office Manager;Call of a Pastor Assistant and Church Administrative Assistant;Call of a Church Administrator;Call of a Business Manager / Financial Manager
Not for the Weak or Timid
Chapter Three
EMPLOYMENT LAWS
New Hire Reporting Laws; Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA);Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Minimum Wage Poster; Minimum Wage;Changes in the Federal and State Minimum Wage;Overtime Pay;Minimum Wage in Canada;Basic Laws Pertaining to Pastors? Salary
Chapter Four
RUNNING THE CHURCH OFFICE
What is the Church Office?; Appearances Do Count; A Standard of Excellence; Excellence in Communication;The Church Bulletin; Written Communications; Church Management Software; Secrets of Effective Church Secretaries;Basic Office Procedures; Bulk Mail for Contribution Statements;Fundraising and Food Handling Laws;Working Well with Staff;Leadership Responsibilities ;Staff and Department Leaders Responsibilities; Resolutions;Basic Church Budgets;Types of Budgets
Chapter Five
DEVELOPING POLICIES FOR AN EFFICIENT OFFICE
Governmental and Office Policies and Procedures;Purpose of the Personnel Manual
Chapter Six
RISK MANAGEMENT
Negligent Hiring;Negligent Retention or Negligent Supervision;Fires; Arson;Accidental Fires
Chapter Seven
INFORMATION FOR CHURCH DAY CARES
Sample Assessment Questions; Day Care Vouchers; Licensing Regulations
Chapter Eight
EVENT PLANNING
Meeting Space Setup; Resources; Other Resources
