| 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. |
Beyond Gift Wrap and Ribbons
This holiday season give a gift that is not easy to wrap. ELCA Good Gifts offers innovative gift ideas designed to change the lives of people close to home and around the world. Donation opportunities include more than 65 different giving options. >more | 
Budget Contingency Planning
It is both prudent and strategic to develop contingency plans as part of the budget development process. Because a large percentage of a congregation's operating budget is from weekly offerings, small variances in the percentage of income shared or the number of households giving can have a large impact on a congregation's budget plan.
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 Faithful Response to Flu Season
With the ongoing spread of H1N1 and seasonal flu affecting many communities, check out some resources for congregational planning. Discover how your congregation can continue to provide spiritual care, worship, and outreach to the community. >more |
Amendments to Constitutions
Several changes to the standard provisions for ELCA congregations’ constitutions were approved at the 2009 Churchwide Assembly. A list of all amendments to ELCA Constitutions (including synods and the churchwide organization) are available as a pdf document. Additional information regarding model constitution for congregations is available for review and download. >more |
Stewardship Basics
A life of stewardship includes, but is not limited to, financial giving. Find stewardship basics and a financial giving calculator that will help congregation members identify their appropriate giving level. >more |
 Tax Tip: How to Complete a Pastor’s W-2 IRS Form
Year-end is quickly approaching and with it, the task of tax reporting to the IRS. Different rules apply for clergy when dealing with taxes and withholdings. The sample W-2 provided will assist congregations in completing W-2 forms for clergy. >more |
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