062. Finance, Church

062. Finance, Church

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CHURCH FINANCE

INTRODUCTION Lord ’s work requires some money ; too much emphasis put on finance; New Testament teaches the f1lace of money in Lord ’s work .

I. HOW TO RAISE MONEY 1. The New Testament teaches this. (2 Timothy 3:16-17.) 2. Teaches members to be liberal. (2 Corinthians 9:6.) 3. Give willingly. (2 Corinthians 9:7 .) 4. Contribute regularly on first day of week. (1 Corinthians 16:2.) 5. Class collections.

II. "THE BUDGET SYSTEM"

1. Originated with preachers.

2. No taxation.

3. Pledge cards.

4. This system emphasizes money side.

5. Emphasis should be on spiritual side.

6. The Lord’s way the only right way.

III. DlSBURSEMENT OF FUNDS 1. Practice of lending money.

2. Borrowing money .

3. Supporting preachers .

4. Supporting "missionaries."

5. Supporting evangelists.

6. Class disbursements .

7. Helping the poor.

8. Supporting social functions.

9. Janitor’s service.

10. Expenses for upkeep of building.

11. Supply of Bibles and literat ure.

12. Cost of song books.

13. Church not a business organization .