Questions for Reflection
Questions for Reflection
What steps can you take to help your church sustain practical concern for the poor in (1) your locality? (2) your nation? (3) the world?
Are there more safeguards your church or ministry should put in place to protect those who handle money?
Appeal letters should state needs openly and not exaggerate past triumphs or future possibilities. Long-term spiritual ministry does not always see exciting results. If your church members or your donors respond only to exciting stories, how can you help them grasp this?
Treasurers and Finance Committee members, like all spiritual leaders, must be men and women of Christian character. In addition they need relevant gifting and experience. Does your church or ministry have good structures in place (1) for appointing these officers? (2) for their reporting to (a) the leadership? (b) the membership?