Working with children, and handling money are two areas that can have major legal consequences for new churches. Financial systems in new church plants are critical for obvious reasons. Handling money correctly is a stewardship issue as well as a practical issue. In order to maximize the resources God has given the church, proper accounting systems must be in place to account for and distribute funds as needed to see the vision of the new church become reality. This class will cover budgeting, tax laws, recording offerings, and recording expenses to adequately prepare church planters to implement proper financial systems within their church.
Likewise, working with young children brings churches into an issue of liability. This class will offer practical tips to keep new churches above reproach when it comes to working with kids.