Congregational Treasurer’s Manual
Congregational Treasurer’s Manual
Manual provides information about an LCMS congregational treasurer’s duties
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. This manual is published with the understanding that The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. While every effort has been made to make the material in this text current as of the date of publication, constantly changing tax laws may affect the accuracy of this material.
Volume One
- Ch. 1 — Ministers of the Gospel
- Ch. 2 — Housing Allowance and Parsonage
- Ch. 3 — Lay Employees
- Ch. 4 — Concordia Plans
- Ch. 5 — Tax-Favored Savings Plans
- Ch. 6 — Business Expenses
- Ch. 7 — Payroll and Other Information Returns
- Ch. 8 — Tax-Exempt Status
- Ch. 9 — Lutheran Schools and Early Childhood Centers
- Ch. 10 — Contributions by Donors
- Ch. 11 — Unrelated Business Income
- Ch. 12 — Tax and Compliance Matters Unique to States
- Ch. 13 — Organizing and Incorporating
- Ch. 14 — Responsibilities of Church Financial Officers
- Ch. 15 — Purchasing Agreements
- Ch. 16 — Automated Systems
- Ch. 17 — Synod-International Center and District Offices
- Ch. 18 — Planned Giving and Investment Services
- Ch. 19 — Church Extension Fund
Ch. 20 — Lutheran Federal Credit Union
- Vol. 1 — Resources
- Vol. 1 — Glossary
- Vol. 1 — Blank Forms
Volume Two
- Ch. 21 — Internal Control
- Ch. 22 — Chart of Accounts
- Ch. 23 — Budgeting
- Ch. 24 — Accounting Applications
- Ch. 25 — Financial Statement Reporting
- Ch. 26 — Financial Review
Ch. 27 — Risk Management and Insurance
- Vol. 2 — Glossary
- Vol. 2 — Blank Forms
Additional Resources
Interactive Forms
Housing Allowance
Minister Taxes
Business Expenses
Payroll
Accounting
Budgeting
Group Federal Tax Exemption
Financial Review
- Forms
— Congregational Internal Control Review
— General Financial Review Program
— Financial Review Program (Test of Transactions Worksheets and Checklists)
— Letter to the Congregation
Risk Management
- Forms
— Inventory of Owned Buildings
— Inventory of Contents and Personal Property
— Property Exposure Schedule
— Automobile Inventory/Exposure Schedule
— Business Interruption/Extra Expenses Worksheet
— Insurance Policy Checklists