Accountability is as necessary in the church world as it is in
the business world. Especially so in the area of finances because the church attenders
tend to have more trust in the church staff even though they do not receive
regular reports detailing the finances and spending of donated funds by the
staff.
The following piece by Dan Busby, president of
the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, calls out areas that need
to be looked at in all churches.
I think in many cases there are non-financial (behavioral) signs or
actions that are precursors to financial problems.
Read this piece and
think about how your church would handle these things.
Three Questions to Ask About Your Church's Financial
Management
