| Administration Matters addresses common, practical issues including finance, governance, risk management, tax, legal concerns and other topics of interest about day-to-day operations and management in church settings. |
2010 IRS Mileage Rate
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. >more | 
Safety and Security in Congregations
Congregational safety and security procedures should be evaluated to ensure that they address concerns about crime and violence. >more | |
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 Inform and Inspire with Effective E-mails
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e-mail templates (including an ELCA-branded e-newsletter), and the ability to conduct congregation surveys and do online registration for congregation events. >more |
Emergency Response Plan
Be prepared! Every congregation should take basic steps to be prepared for the unforeseen. Studies show that being prepared for disaster actually lowers the sense of anxiety one feels about emergency and crisis. Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) has great resources to help your congregation not only to survive an emergency, but actually continue to carry out vital mission and ministry during a time of crisis. >more  |
 IRA Investments for ELCA Members
Congregational treasurers and administrators sometimes receive questions from members about Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA). One place to direct them is the IRA Service Center on the web site of the ELCA Mission Investment Fund (MIF). >more |
Tax Tip: In-Kind Donations
An in-kind gift is one that comes in the form of goods or services instead of money. Churches can benefit greatly from such donations. >more |
Administration Matters Survey Results
Many thanks to our readers who responded to the survey. Your opinion, feedback and comments are greatly appreciated. >more |
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