The Pastor’s Study
County Line Baptist Church
Covington, Georgia
Pastor Clifton Brown

The Financial Responsibility of the Church

Biblical Basis: “Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.” Acts 4:37 (KJV) The financial responsibility of the church is to be a wise steward of the resources God has entrusted to this fellowship. The church is accountable to its membership to make sure the resources of the church are handled with the highest level of trust and integrity as possible. Ultimately, the church is responsible to God in the stewardship of its funds. If a financial conflict arises, the instruction in Matthew 18 should be followed as a guiding principle.

Stewardship Emphasis: The church needs to conduct an ongoing stewardship emphasis. The emphasis can be delivered through a special program, sermon series, or campaign.

Unrestricted Gifts: Members are encouraged to support the ministry of the church through regular gifts and offerings to the general operating budget of the church.

Designated Gifts: Individuals can give designated gifts for the ministry of the church. However, the designated fund must be established before the church receives the cash or cash equivalent designated gift.

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