1. Purpose

The Stewardship and Finance Team is responsible for the proper administration of the church’s business, especially as it applies to financial management and stewardship. Committee duties include the following:

2. General Administrative

a. Annually recommend nominees to the session for the positions of Treasurer, those authorized to sign checks, and those with access to the church’s safety deposit box.

3. Financial Management

a. Count and record all offerings and make timely deposits.

b. Make and account for all disbursements.

c. Prepare a monthly financial report for the Session.

d. Arrange for an annual audit.

e. Prepare and submit to the congregation a quarterly report.

f. Prepare an annual operating budget for the Administrative Committee and upon approval operate committee in accordance with same.

g. Prepare an annual budget for approval by the Session and presentation to the congregation.

h. Record individual contributions and provide contributors with quarterly statements.

i. Receive special gifts, memorial gifts, donations, and funds established by the Session and maintain records of same.

j. Pay payables on a timely basis.

k. Be diligent in efforts to apply generally accepted accounting procedures to the management of all church funds.

4. Stewardship Program

a. Challenge the congregation with the privilege of responsible Christian stewardship of money, time and talents.

b. Provide information for new members regarding personal stewardship.

c. Coordinate an annual stewardship campaign