Church Administration Putting the Pieces Together
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Church Administration - Putting the Pieces Together
A companion book to our "The Effective Church Administrator - Tools to Survive Even the Toughest Day".
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
