Benefits of Bookkeeping in Ministry

Having a ministry is a high calling and because God is a God of order, things need to run in an orderly way. Finances are a part of the reality of things. We want to share with you five benefits of ministry bookkeeping and why you may want to outsource to the experts.

Accountability

Things fall through the cracks, human error is common and the temptation to sin around money can be an issue. These are just some of the reasons why outsourcing bookkeeping creates accountability - it’s not all on you and someone else is involved. In ministry we recognize Christ and the Bible as our highest authority and so we are accountable to Him. Being good stewards of what God has given His church and human accountability keeps sin at bay.

Organization

Bookkeeping is about the day-to-day upkeep of your books. This isn’t your full time job but it’s ours. To keep clean, accurate and current books outsourcing to an expert ensures you’ll keep orderly records to protect yourself and make sure things are running smoothly.

Checks and Balances

Checks and balances are vital in ministry bookkeeping. Help your ministry by distributing duties and requirements amongst the whole system ensuring that everything gets done, and error and improper behaviors in the organization are reduced. When it comes to bookkeeping, it’s not a one-man-show.

More time for other things

When your finances and processes are a well-oiled machine, and you can be organized in all that you do, freeing you up more time to focus ON your ministry. We can admit we’re not experts in all areas so while you’re sharing your gifting and expertise in ministry, the experts can handle your books.