Church Finance Committee Job Description

Every church needs a finance committee to oversee the money coming in and going out of the church on both a weekly and annual basis. While not necessary, having a background in accounting or record keeping makes a church member an ideal candidate for the finance committee.

Budgeting

The church finance committee plans the annual budget and disperses funds to the different church ministries.

Record Keeping

The finance committee keeps careful records of tithes and offerings, church expenditures, insurance policies and savings goals.

Training

The finance committee is in charge of recruiting and training volunteers to count tithes and offerings. At least three different people will need to count the money each week to create accountability.

Investing

When the church has a surplus of cash being saved for a large project or for future use, the finance committee will carefully choose investment vehicles to help the money grow.

Reporting

The finance committee creates financial reports and reviews the financial reports of each ministry area. The committee must also present an overview of the reports at the annual business meeting.

References

• Messiah Lutheran Church: Church Finance Committtee Job Description
• The Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals: Finance Committee Job Description

Resources

• Christian PF: 250 Bible Verses about Money