PRINCIPAL FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

As a tier leadership ministry, the MS&F: plans and promotes stewardship education in all areas of church life; assists members in working towards becoming Economically Self-Sufficient (ESS); helps provide accountability in the church through leading the development of the church’s yearly budget and; monitors budget compliance.

Functions of Ministry:

Consult with ministries annually to determine financial requirements for next year. Assist members in becoming financially self-sufficient. Periodically, review each ministries expenditures to ensure budget compliance. Provide quarterly reports on the work of the ministry. Provide financial projections and trend analysis. Plan & promote stewardship education. Prepare, maintain, and distribute tithing/offering envelopes. Recommend church financial policies and procedures. Develop and recommend annual budget. Provide member financial reports for members’ business meetings.