A useful resource for your staff team and supporters, it's one way we go beyond finance. If there's anything else you'd like to see on here that you think would be helpful, please let us know.
Lyndon will share a framework for setting stewardship goals and measuring outcomes from a biblical point of view.
Steven will be taking us through the key questions we should be asking about the structure of our organisations both existing and for new initiatives.
How should a governance board ensure that the people of their organisation are being treated in the right way?
This panel session showcased some examples of churches thinking creatively about their assets featuring Oxford Terrace Baptist Church and Habitat for Humanity.
Kirsten Patterson provides an expert viewpoint on what governance is all about, key responsibilities and how best practice might look in a church or charity context.
Parry Field Lawyers released a legal guide for Community Housing which provides an overview and guidance around structure options. This document was released at the Community Housing Aotearoa Conference in May 2023 in Christchurch.
Steven Moe who is a Partner at Parry Fields Lawyers is also a Director of Christian Savings. He has put together a Legal Guide consisting of 7 Principles of Governance for faith based groups.
Once you have completed the process of considering whether borrowing money from Christian Savings is a good idea for your church or charity, the next biggest question is “how much can you afford?”.
Learn how to make sense of the church today and the challenges that will come tomorrow. The church is undergoing a season of change as our society increasingly distances itself from Christianity.
History suggests that faith-based organisations will inevitably drift off the mission in the face of funding pressures, competition, hubris and a desire to stay relevant.
Effective mission is backed by effective stewardship. How do we support our people to ensure our mission is sustainably focused on the right thing and heading in the right direction?
What do land, history, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi have to do with governance here in Aotearoa?
Governance comes with responsibility. Effective organisations are governed by people who understand their obligations and the legal landscape in which they operate.
Governing in a church context can get messy. What are the boundaries between spiritual oversight and legal governance?
What exactly is governance, and what does that mean for the local church in New Zealand today?
Do you own a building or are you thinking of buying? Ownership comes with both blessings and responsibilities that need to be accounted for. Ongoing maintenance is a significant responsibility that requires planning and investment. Failure to maintain property assets can significantly compromise the financial health of a church, and thereby its missional impact in the Kingdom.