Your church likely has multiple outstanding contracts. These agreements cover a wide range of services and products. The contracts may be for everything from equipment maintenance service to landscape care. Most church officers know that due diligence is advisable before signing a contract. During the negotiation period, attention is paid to the terms of the bargain. It is important to understand that due diligence with contracts does not end with the signature on the dotted…

Does Your Church Have a Planned Giving Policy? One of the factors that influence the governance of a church is its sources of income. For some churches, tithes and offerings is the primary source for revenue. Other churches rely on programs and fundraising to generate funding. Where gifts are a source of income, a Church should decide for itself what is acceptable and not. Churches should consider establishing a Planned Giving Program. Planned giving is…