The business team meets at various time each month.
The Ministry Team on Business Management and Stewardship shall lead the congregation in the stewardship of
resources for ministry and the efficient oversight of fiscal responsibilities.
a) The Ministry Team oversees the regular financial procedures according to best practices and
recommendations (such as the ELCA publication for financial responsibility) so that banking, donations,
investments, timely payment of payroll and credit obligations are accomplished. Care is taken to protect
individuals working with church finances and the congregation from risk. Monthly reports to the church
council are prepared so that the status of income vs. expense in the general budget and reserves in
dedicated funds are understood.
b) Annually, the Ministry Team reviews the insurance program of the congregation and prepares a forecast
spending plan for the church council for its November meeting.
c) The Ministry Team designates to the Committee on Stewardship the purposeful work of new growth in
giving and care of our resources.
d) The maintenance of office equipment is directed by this Ministry Team.
e) The Financial Secretary and the Bookkeeper relate to this Ministry Team and may be ex officio members.