Dynamics of Church Finance, The (Ministry Dynamics for a New Century) [Paperback]

James D. Berkley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000 | Series: Ministry Dynamics for a New Century

Planning and budgeting, collecting and recording, spending and giving of church moneys are discussed in this clear and well-organized book for those in pastoral and support positions.

The Dynamics of Church Finance provides detailed and up-to-date information to build confidence and sound financial practice.

Pastor Berkley begins with the theological model of stewardship and then applies it throughout the chapters, incorporating real-life stories to demonstrate financial principles.

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About the Author

James D. Berkley is an experienced pastor who serves on the staff of First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Washington. He has also served on the editorial staff of Leadership and as editor of Your Church. Berkley is the author of several books on church leadership, including the three-volume Leadership Handbook series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801091055
• ISBN-13: 978-0801091056
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Easy Introduction, February 13, 2004

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This review is from: Dynamics of Church Finance, The (Ministry Dynamics for a New Century) (Paperback)

The Dynamics of Church Finance is a quick but solid introduction. The book is light on theology and heavy on practical advice. So, if you are looking for a serious theology of money, look elsewhere. However, this short book does explain all the other financial topics that serious stewardship books leave out.

Some topics covered include the basics of church accounting, internal control, procedures for receiving and spending money, ways of raising money, and tax issues. The information contained in this book could help prevent church conflicts, embezzlement scandals, and an unpleasant visit from the IRS.

The book is very well organized as each chapter is divided into many sections with informative headings. Finding what you need to know is easy.

You may want a more extensive resource for the church office, but this book is short and cheap enough to get copies for all the key leaders (e.g. minister, office administrator, board president, treasurer, and finance committee chair).