Lead with Confidence!
Join Georgia Baptist Foundation and Ministry Trust on August 20-21 or a dynamic two-day training designed specifically for church treasurers and financial secretaries. This practical, hands-on experience will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your role. Our expert-led sessions cover crucial topics including:
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Location:
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First Baptist Church, Tifton GA 404 Love Avenue Tifton, GA 31794 |
Breakout Sessions Include:
Stewarding Foundations
Understand biblical stewardship and essential legal requirements for church finances.
Policies and Safeguards
Strengthen accountability through sound policies, controls, and ethical financial practices.
Compliance Requirements
Navigate payroll, compensation, benefits, and IRS compliance with confidence.
Financial Reporting
Improve transparency through better budgeting, records, and financial reporting.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead wisely as church treasurers and financial secretaries with clear roles and responsibilities.
Thursday Afternoon, August 20, 2026
Welcome and Devotional
Nathan Russell Welcome and Opening Devotional
Foundations & Legal Considerations
Dr. Johnathan Gray Developing a Biblical Concept of Money
Conducting an Annual Stewardship EmphasisKen Tan Ins and Outs of Selecting a Church Treasurer
Break (4:40 - 4:50)
Chris Purnell Understanding 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status
Ken Tan Recognizing IRS Prohibitions on Political Activity
Dinner and Fellowship
Giving and Compliance
Tony Neal Giving, Receiving, Counting Money
Guiding Principles for Charitable ContributionsBreak (7:10 - 7:20)
Tony Neal Substantiating Charitable Contributions
Identifying Unrelated Business IncomeJohnathan Gray Giving Digitally
Encouraging Planned Giving / Estate TithingDessert Fellowship
Friday Morning, August 21, 2026
Devotional
Lee Hill Opening Devotional
Disbursements & Compensation
John Bryan Supporting Missions and Ministry
Embracing the Cooperative Program Vision in the ChurchTony Neal Stewarding and Disbursing Church Funds Wisely
Compensation and Benefits for Church Staff Best Practices in Hiring and Employment ComplianceBreak (9:50 - 10:00)
Reporting Considerations
Chris Purnell Federal Reporting Requirements (Payroll)
Complying with Federal Payroll Tax ReportingKen Tan Reporting Group Term Life Insurance
Applying for Health Care Tax Credit Hiring Independent ContractorsDr. Johnathan Gray Working with GuideStone
Break (10:35 - 10:45)
Ethics & Safeguarding Church Assets
Ken Tan Ethics Overview
Developing a Church Financial Examination Process Internal ControlsBreak (11:25 - 11:35)
Ken Tan Suggested Financial Policies & Procedures
Church Financial Organization Models Records Retention GuidelinesFriday Afternoon, August 21, 2026
Lunch
Dr. Johnathan Gray Introducing Georgia Baptist Foundation
Accounting/Record Keeping
Tony Neal Working with the Budget Preparation Committee
Reporting to Stakeholders Keeping Financial Records: Church Treasurer’s Role Doing it Right: Accuracy & Accountability