Budget Time

aman Pastor Larry,

I originated the question for a particular reason I wanted others ideas about the % of monies in the various areas they put it to see if this is normal or were my concerns real. I do give them money this is why I wanted to make sure that where I join, I think I need to feel good about the way they use the money I give. I know they will answer to God for misusing it but I think I still need to be pleased with the way they handle themselves with the money. This is the only reason I posted the question. All business meetings I know of, all of which are Baptist, have an open door policy, if they didn't I would be suspecious or less likely to be a part of that church. One Baptitst Church I visited never had a business meeting and as far as I could tell, no one knew what was done with the money except a select few. I think the corporate misgivings we have seen with enron and the like can easily happen in our churches if we don't openly conduct our business. During this particulor business meeting I mentioned in the original post, one man wanted to go on record, but not as a proposal, and why not I do not understand, but he sugested that they reserve some money for an outside auditor of the churches finances. In some situations this might be a good idea, especially if a member suggested it. I think it helps all of us if we are accountable to others, it helps us stay on the straight and narrow.

God Bless