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Church Financial Statements

by Stan
(Lakeland, FL)

Is the church allowed to show, publicly, what each individual tithed at the end of the year?

Vickey's reply

No. Contributions MUST be kept strictly confidential.

Excerpt from Church Contributions...

Confidentiality is so important when it comes to contributions. Some churches have their counters and staff sign written statements of confidentiality before they can even begin their duties.

That is up to the individual churches; however, confidentiality of information—especially individual contributions—must be stressed regarding its importance.

Some well-meaning individuals may not think twice about telling their spouse about so-and-so’s wonderful gift to the church. Then the spouse—not bound to the same confidentiality rules—may tell others and then the ethical boundaries of confidentiality have been unintentionally crossed. So written or oral, confidentiality must be discussed with all staff—volunteers or paid.

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Oct 22, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		What about the Senior Pastor knowing?
by: Bryan

I understand your remarks about members knowing other members contribution amounts. But what about the Senior Pastor? Does he have the right to review the contribution records? Or is it strictly as allowed by the specific denomination?
Oct 22, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pastor's Right to the Contribution Records
by: Vickey

I believe that is up to individual churches. Many pastors do not want to know, but most have the right to look at the contribution records.
Dec 07, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Should Pators Know What Members Give?
by: vickey

Bryan, I read an article the other day and it reminded me of our conversation.

It sure stirred up some differences of opinions:

Should Pastors Know What People Give?

Thought you might like to read it.
Apr 20, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pastor's access to contribution records
by: Anonymous

The only person(s) allowed unrestricted access to contribution records is the treasurer. Others on the finance committee so designated may have limited access to the contribution records. Under no circumstances should the Pastor of a church be allowed to have unrestricted access to contribution records.
May 09, 2011
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by: Nazman

I disagree with Anonymous. At least in my denomination, the bylaws specifically state that the Senior Pastor has access to all records of the church - that includes individual giving. Having been both a pastor and a treasurer, that kind of access is often necessary for the pastor to adequately administer the church.
Feb 05, 2012
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by: Anonymous

Vickey, I defintely agree that all contributions of individuals must be kept confidential. Can you point me to the IRS publication that contains this information?

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