Assignments for this course take the form of written summaries, research, and analysis. They are designed to help us work through the course objectives, while keeping a focus on our spiritual growth through conceptual learning.

For each assignment, please develop a document and submit it to me in either Microsoft Word or HTML format (your word processing software should permit you to do a "save as" and choose either of those formats).

Each assignment can be completed by consulting Web-based materials found thru links provided or thru ndependent research on the Net.

Assignment 1)  Reading: Understanding the principles of finance in the nonprofit setting

Read  Lecture

Using the website provided answer the questions at the end of the lecture in 5-8 pages.

Assignment 2)  Reading:  How to read and analyze church financial statements

http://www.managementhelp.org/finance/np_fnce/np_fnce.htm

http://www.1800net.com/nprc/fasb117.html

Skim these articles and write a 5-8 page paper on how to read and analyze a financial statement. Other resources can be used.

Assignment 3)  Reading The process of developing a church budget

http://www.freechurchforms.com/churchbudget.html

ChurchBudgeting.pdf

Read these articles and write a 5-8 page paper on developing a church budget.

Assignment 4)  Reading  Funding and fund raising in the church

http://www.managementhelp.org/fndrsng/np_raise/np_raise.htm

Read these articles and write a 5-8 page paper on funding and fund raising in the church.

Assignment 5)  Reading  Using technology in church financial administration

http://www.managementhelp.org/finance/np_fnce/np_fnce.htm

http://www.powerchurch.com/

Review these websites and others that you find on the web and write at 5-8 page paper on the pros and cons of the various programs available and what program that you have found to be he best and why.

Final Assignment: Create a ministry or church budget using what you have learned it should be 5 to 8 pages. 

A Sample Budget in Excel Format

 A Sample Budget In HTML Format

Format:
Your paper should be 5-8 pages in length unless stated differently and your strategy documentation should be developed in good report form, using either MLA or APA style for all external resources.