CONFIDENTLY INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF CHURCH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
in 9 weeks
without the feeling of being ill-equipped, uninformed, or unqualified
If you’re a church treasurer, Pastor or member of a church finance committee looking to improve the stewardship of your church while being confident in your service than you already know that you need to equip yourself through training.
No need for me to preach to the stewardship choir on the importance of being a great steward of all the resources God has entrusted to your care on behalf of your church.
I’m sure you’re well aware that when it comes to the area of church financial stewardship, it’s not enough to just love and know the Lord, you must also be knowledgeable to be an effective steward.
You also probably know that ignorance is not bliss.
HERE'S WHAT YOU
MIGHT NOT KNOW
Even though you have a working knowledge of business administration, have been involved with church administration since Jesus and the twelve, increasing your knowledge in church financial stewardship can:
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ABSOLUTELY EQUIP YOU TO BE A BETTER STEWARD
God calls us all to be great stewards of all the blessings He has bestowed on us. Armed with the knowledge and skills taught in TKA, you will absolutely become a better steward. -
SIGNIFICANTLY RAISE YOUR LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE
Ignorance is not so blissful when a letter from the IRS arrives with a notice of failing to file a return or even worst failing to deposit payroll funds withheld from employees and staff. The confidence and peace that passeth understanding comes from knowledge of what the IRS requires. -
DECREASE THE CHURCH’S EXPOSURE TO FRAUD RISK
According to estimates by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, Christian churches lose $63 billion each year worldwide to internal crime and approximately 95% of fraud within churches goes undetected or unreported. As members of the stewardship team, you have a fiduciary duty to safeguard the church’s assets from all threats of fraud, both foreign and domestic. -
INSTANTLY QUALIFY YOUR STEWARDSHIP CALLING
It is often said that God qualifies those He calls. In other words, we’re not fully equipped and ready for all the assignments God has called us to however when he indeed calls us to something, He sends the right people on our path to equip us for His great work. Now you can match your heart to serve the church with knowledge that qualifies you in the area of church financial stewardship.
Even though the motivation to overcome the feeling of being ill-equipped is clear, the path to actually doing it is anything but.
BE THE CHURCH'S NEXT TREASURER?
But I'm not an accountant...
You’ve just been elected/appointed to serve your church as its next treasurer but you have no idea where to start? You’re not an accountant, not a bookkeeper and have no idea how payroll works aside from knowing you get a direct deposit to your bank account on pay days.
Worst of all, the previous treasurer is no longer around and no one else is available to show you the ropes. You’re wanting to serve but just don’t feel that you’re equipped to serve in this capacity.
Here’s why most treasurer nominees decline serve:
Without a clear description of the position and a clear path to being trained to serve, most who are asked to be treasurers decline.
They are afraid to fail their church in this most important role and would rather find another way to serve their church.
As a busy person of God, you're already being pulled in many different directions and many areas of service, you barely have time to really do this justice.
So if you’re going to be a treasurer, you’ve got to do it right and get some help.
While there are very few resources available to get training in this area, there is hope…
Even if this is your first time as a treasurer or have been one for many years and have no training, there’s a real opportunity to be fully equipped for this important area of service.
THE 3 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BEING A TREASURER OR A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH’S FINANCE TEAM.
Reason #1
YOU NEED TO BE AN ACCOUNTANT
While accountants have all the technical training needed to ensure the everyday bookkeeping of the church is done properly, it doesn’t take an accountant to serve in this capacity.
There are many non-accountants who serve as treasurers and as members of a finance team. The most successful ones have a heart to serve and a willingness to be trained.
With the proper training, a good heart servant can serve well in this area.
Reason #2
I DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN
The financial stewardship of the church is definitely not an area to leave to chance and a casual approach to.
There’s always a method to financial stewardship madness. Once someone understands the systems that need to be in place, the execution is not so difficult.
Powered with the knowledge of policies and procedures as well as proper internal controls, church financial stewardship is a piece of cake.
Reason #3
THERE’S NO TRAINING
Being equipped in the area of church financial stewardship is not a mainstream thing. It’s not a general area of practice that even the most season accountant are knowledgeable in.
The good news is that the information can be learned.
With common sense, a willingness to learn and good training, all things are possible for the willing heart.
Shh...I'm going to let you in on a little secret
Even though church financial stewardship is not an easy thing to come by, you are not alone in this area. There has been many who have been in your shoes. They have started with a huge heart and a strong willingness to serve.
They started out not really knowing where to begin and thinking a background in accounting was a requirement in addition to the lack of training available.
Training that allows you to be equipped in all areas of church financial stewardship.
One that allows you to achieve a higher level of confidence and an increase in the knowledge needed
Their secret to success is proper training.
And with your permission, that’s what I’d love to equip you with.
Introducing
Treasure Keepers Academy
The Treasurer’s Ultimate Guide To Mastering Church Financial Stewardship To Confidently Increase Your Knowledge Of Church Financial Stewardship.
I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from many years of working with churches of all sizes, denominations, cultures and languages and channeled it into a comprehensive training to inform, equip and empower you to serve with the level of excellence God would approve of.
Treasure Keepers Academy is not just a training program; it is a stewardship program.
Yes, you’ll be trained on all aspect of church stewardship, but more importantly, you’ll receive real life examples and best ministry practices on how to implement in your area of stewardship.
Treasure Keepers Academy is the ONLY program of its kind that…
1. Is designed to equip non-accountants with accounting skills
2. Will provide you with a roadmap to efficient financial stewardship
3. Provides comprehensive training on all aspects of church financial stewardship
With Treasure Keepers Academy you'll have access to 8 Chapters and 40 Lessons
Chapter 1
CHURCH HEALTH ASSESSMENT
The vision for the church is where the church endeavors to go tomorrow but in order to get there, it is important to understand where it is today. The GPS navigation system is only good if it knows the starting point and the location of your final destination – vision. The Church health assessment does exactly that.
Chapter Highlights:
- Church Health Assessment
- Church Financial Health Assessment
- Internal Control Assessment
- The Role of the Financial Stewardship Team
Chapter 2
ACCOUNTING 101
In this Chapter, we are going to make an accountant out of you. No, I’m not expecting you to know debits and credits but by the end of this CHAPTER, you should know the basics of the accounting processes necessary to record and report the financial state of the church. Accounting is the language of business. Every great organization, whether it’s a Fortune 500 company or a new church plant, there’s no sustained success without the benefits of the accounting function.
Chapter Highlights:
- Follow the Money
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The Cash Handling Process
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Accounting Process
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Cash Management Process - Fund Disbursements
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Bank Reconciliations
Chapter 3
MINISTRY FOCUSED FINANCIAL PLANNING
The goal of this chapter is on financial reporting. The financial reports used to make decisions in church are to be focused on helping the user understand the ministry behind the numbers.
Chapter Highlights:
- The Purpose of Financial Reporting
- Financial Reports Every Church Should Have
- Budgeting 101
- Tracking and Managing Restricted and Designated Giving
Chapter 4
COMPLIANCE – TAX AND REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR CHURCHES
Nothing brings stress to the life of any good, law abiding church stewardship team member than to deal with anything related to the IRS. Well, no need to have a panic attack, no need to fret, the IRS is our friend when we have a relationship with it. He’s simple and don’t ask for much but all that he asks for is that he gets everything that he is supposed to get on a regular and timely basis. It’s as simple as that.
I know, I know, it’s easier said than done. I get it. The goal of this chapter is to help remove the stress associated with dealing with the IRS and to increase your confidence in managing this process. The rules of the IRS changes frequently so this is not a one-and-done lesson
Chapter Highlights:
- 7 Mistakes Churches Make with Payroll Taxes
- New Employee, Independent Contractor Forms
- Monthly & Quarterly Payroll Tax Reports
- Tax Deposits
- Annual Reports
- Charitable Gift Reporting
- Keeping the Tax Exempt Status
Chapter 5
PASTORAL & STAFF COMPENSATION
The Pastor’s compensation is probably one of the most awkward conversations there is to have in church. The pastor doesn’t want to bring it up and the board doesn’t want to rock the boat. The goal of this chapter is to help provide useful and practical information regarding Pastoral and staff compensation in a way that relieves the tension associated with it.
Chapter Highlights:
- Ministers Defined
- The Pastors' Compensation
- Taxability of Pastoral Gifts
- Fringe Benefits for Pastors and Staff
- Affordable Care Act Considerations
- Employee vs Independent Contractor
Chapter 6
FRAUD PREVENTION & INTERNAL CONTROLS
Church is a place that is full of trustworthy saints who can be trusted blindly to be faithful. This may be true in theory but in practice, it is wise to have our eyes open to the reality of fraud in church. The goal of this chapter is to increase the stewardship team’s awareness in regards to the reality of fraud in church and implementing the right internal controls to prevent it. The pastor, church board and stewardship team has a fiduciary duty to God and to the church to act in the best interest of the church and to safeguard and protect the resources given to the church from fraud.
Chapter Highlights:
- Fraud Risk
- Internal Controls
- Segregation of Duties
- Asset Protection & Safeguards
- Board Policies Manual
- The Church Audit
Chapter 7
INSURANCE BASICS
Insurance is a simple thing. We call the insurance agent for what we need and we’re good. Well, not so fast. While church stewardship teams may not be insurance agents, they should have a good grasp of the insurance needs of the church and how to properly plan and use it to safeguard the assets of the church.
Chapter Highlights:
- Insurance Terminology
- The Role of Insurance in Church Risk Management
- 10 Areas of Risk to Manage
- Property and General Liability Coverage Minimum Limits
Chapter 8
TOOLS OF THE TRADE - SYSTEMS
In any profession and any area of life, you are just as good as your tools. You may be gifted at a particular craft, without the right tools, it’ll be difficult to reach the highest levels of excellence. In the same way, when it comes to the financial stewardship of the church, having the right tools in place is critical to being an efficient steward. In this chapter, you will learn of the different tools to facilitate the work.
Chapter Highlights:
- Tools Every Church Should Have
- Church & Member Management Software
- Accounting Software
14-DAY IMPROVE-YOUR-STEWARDSHIP MONEY BACK CHALLENGE
Treasure Keepers Academy is the most comprehensive church financial stewardship program designed for church treasurers, pastors and members of the church finance team.
Included with this course is a community of like-minded servants who are supportive and collaborative. When you join, you will be part of a special group that is willing to share their best practices as well as areas of pain in an encouraging environment.
By the end of the first 14 days, you’ll have received a tool to assess the health of your church as well as the first two chapters of the course.
This will give you a real opportunity to assess how this course will improve your stewardship before making a final commitment.
If you don’t feel confident and equipped, reach out and let us know this isn’t for you, and we’ll refund your investment.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
Treasure Keepers Academy - $1,997 Value
- Bonus 1 – 9 Weeks of Live Q&A sessions in a Private Treasure Keepers Academy Facebook Group ($997 Value)
- Bonus 2 – Copy of “Not Your Father’s Offering Plate” by Clif Christopher ($16 Value)
- Bonus 3 – Complimentary Assessment of Church Financial System ($297 Value)
Total Value: $1,310
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $3,307
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$197
OR
Pay in Full
A One-Time Investment of
$997
Frequently Asked Questions
With a family with 5 children, I definitely understand that. The course is 8 chapters delivered weekly however you can always go at your own pace. You have lifetime access to the information. If it takes you longer, that’s perfectly fine.
We will have a weekly Facebook live Q&A to answer all the challenges and questions so that no one gets left behind.
Certainly! I’m happy to share:
- 8 chapters with 40 lessons delivered in 9 weeks.
- Bonus 1 – 9 Weeks of Live Q&A sessions in a Private Treasure Keepers Academy Facebook Group ($997 Value)
- Bonus 2 – Copy of “Not Your Father’s Offering Plate” by Clif Christopher ($16 Value)
- Bonus 3 – Complimentary Assessment of Church Financial System ($297 )Value
The total value of everything in this course is $3,307.
Yes, a membership option is available and includes the following:
- Monthly webinar on topics relating to church financial stewardship.
- Monthly Q&A via Facebook Private Group
- Monthly blog articles available on our website and Facebook page.
This training is designed for anyone who serves on as part of the church’s financial stewardship team and anyone wanting to increase their knowledge in the area of church financial stewardship. Going through this training will make you a better steward and servant for your church.
If after 14 days, you don’t feel confident and equipped, reach out and let us know this isn’t for you, and we’ll refund your investment.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
Treasure Keepers Academy - $1,997 Value
- Bonus 1 – 9 Weeks of Live Q&A sessions in a Private Treasure Keepers Academy Facebook Group ($997 Value)
- Bonus 2 – Copy of “Not Your Father’s Offering Plate” by Clif Christopher ($16 Value)
- Bonus 3 – Complimentary Assessment of Church Financial System ($297 Value)
Total Value: $1,310
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $3,307
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Pay Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$197
OR
Pay in Full
A One-Time Investment of
$997
Treasure Keepers Academy is PERFECT for you if…
- You are a treasurer who is excited about their local church and wants to be sure that you’re doing everything right.
- If you have a huge heart to serve your local church and a strong willingness to improve your knowledge in the area of church financial stewardship.
- You know you can serve your church better but don’t know where to begin.
- You’re just getting started and wants to do it right.
- Inherited a less than perfect situation and is wanting to right the ship before going too far.
- You’ve been serving for many years but interested in possibly learning something new from someone else.
- You are willing to put in the work needed to be equipped to serve your church the best way possible.
- You’re not confident in your knowledge in this area and wants to improve your confidence in the area of church financial stewardship.
If you said “yes” to any of the above, I can’t wait to welcome you to Treasure Keepers Academy and walk alongside you to elevate the Kingdom of God with excellence.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
Treasure Keepers Academy - $1,997 Value
- Bonus 1 – 9 Weeks of Live Q&A sessions in a Private Treasure Keepers Academy Facebook Group ($997 Value)
- Bonus 2 – Copy of “Not Your Father’s Offering Plate” by Clif Christopher ($16 Value)
- Bonus 3 – Complimentary Assessment of Church Financial System ($297 Value)
Total Value: $1,310
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $3,307
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
Payment Monthly
6 Monthly Payments of
$197
OR
Pay in Full
A One-Time Investment of
