Charities and the Church

What's the difference between an Elder and a trustee? Do churches need both forms of leadership? How should Elders and Trustees work together? In this series Nigel Ring share some of his wisdom on the topic.

The Importance of Good Governance and Gifting

Gavin Smith

Nov 6, 2024

Charities and the Church

The Importance of Good Governance and Gifting

In this episode Gavin talks to Lourens Du Plessis from Stewardship who leads the team that guides and strengthens churches and Christian charities with their governance and finances.

Charities and the Church

Good Practice between Associated Charities

Last time we saw how there can be an argument for having a separate charity for carrying out some ministries, particularly the social action ministries, but that this is not always necessary.

Charities and the Church

Associated Charities

In our considerations thus far I have primarily been considering charities under which a church operates. But are these suitable for specialist ministries such as Social Action?

Charities and the Church

Objectives and Sphere of Operation

What are the objectives of the charity? In the answer to this question lies the very essence for which the charity is being created. It is important to get this right.

Charities and the Church

Appointing Trustees

In some ways it might be thought that, in an ideal world, the trustees and elders should be the same people to avoid the 'double-headed monster' syndrome we discussed last time.

Charities and the Church

The Two-Headed Monster

Although a church does not have to be a charity this is increasingly the norm, especially if the church wishes to enjoy the tax benefits afforded to charities through the gift aid scheme.

Charities and the Church

What is a Charity?

In the UK most churches have charitable status. Several also have associated charities, often to help facilitate a ministry to those who are poor or in need.

Nigel Ring

Author and Speaker

Charities and the Church

What's the difference between an Elder and a trustee? Do churches need both forms of leadership? How should Elders and Trustees work together? In this series Nigel Ring share some of his wisdom on the topic.

The Importance of Good Governance and Gifting

Good Practice between Associated Charities

Associated Charities

Objectives and Sphere of Operation

Appointing Trustees

The Two-Headed Monster

What is a Charity?

Other Topics

Church Finances

Q & A

Church Planting

The Ultimate Communicator

Charities and the Church

What's the difference between an Elder and a trustee? Do churches need both forms of leadership? How should Elders and Trustees work together? In this series Nigel Ring share some of his wisdom on the topic.

The Importance of Good Governance and Gifting

Good Practice between Associated Charities

Associated Charities

Objectives and Sphere of Operation

Appointing Trustees

The Two-Headed Monster

What is a Charity?

Other Topics

Church Finances

Q & A

Church Planting

The Ultimate Communicator

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