The Church Office The Role of a Treasurer
May 22, 2025
Join Manny Kemp, a dedicated deacon at Eden Baptist Church and a key member of the Association of Church Accountants and Treasurers, as he sheds light on the pivotal role of church treasurers. He discusses the unique challenges they face, including recruitment issues and the need for support among church leadership. Manny shares the joys of stewardship, witnessing generosity, and the critical importance of budgeting and effective governance. He also highlights ACAT's resources that empower treasurers and emphasizes mentoring future leaders in church finance.
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Aging Treasurer Demographics
- Many church treasurers are older due to aging congregations and long tenures.
- This creates a challenge in recruiting younger treasurers to pass the role to.
Join ACAT for Treasurer Support
- Join ACAT to receive guidance, advice, newsletters, and comprehensive resources on church finance.
- Use their helpline and training to improve financial administration and governance skills.
Lack of Budgets Hurts Churches
- About half of churches do not prepare a budget, causing significant governance issues.
- Without a budget, trustees cannot properly exercise financial oversight.