Issue 104 of Administration Matters
Property insurance FAQ 2026
The ELCA Church Property Resource Hub, provided by the Office of the Secretary, offers insights to help you better understand the current property-insurance marketplace. >More
Investing in what lasts: How one congregation connects savings and service
How can your congregation’s savings serve today’s ministry and tomorrow’s needs?
When Bethany Lutheran Church, Lemont, Ill., asked this question, it guided investment discussions. Seeking a financial partner with the same values, Bethany opened investment accounts with the Mission Investment Fund (MIF), a ministry of the ELCA. Interest accruing to the account supports the growing needs of the church’s food pantry and its church endowment, which funds community needs. For Bethany, this decision reflects faithful stewardship and shared mission. Investing through MIF, it supports ministries across the ELCA and strengthens its own. >More
Support financial well-being through faithful stewardship
Financial questions can surface at any stage of life, especially during times of change or uncertainty. In this article from Living Lutheran, Portico Benefit Services explores how financial literacy connects to stewardship. Read and share for a faith-centered look at what it means to care for what we’ve been given.
Financial control recommendations for small nonprofits
Most financial losses could be easily avoided or quickly identified if organizations implemented basic financial controls, such as regular, independent review of bank statements or following a proper expenditure-review process. Financial controls are often referred to as “internal controls.” Following is a list of minimal internal controls that should be in place in any nonprofit organization, regardless of its size. Additional internal controls should be considered and adapted to the nonprofit’s circumstances and operations. >More
Charitable donation refund scam
There are important precautions that can be put in place to minimize a nonprofit organization’s risk of online fraud, including adopting system safeguards and careful monitoring practices. >More
