In the Church Leaders Practicum we are most concerned with making sure that all we do, including record keeping, lines up with God and His purpose and design for the Church. One way we do that is by letting our biblical roles as leaders affect even record keeping. Here are some articles to read about church record keeping:
While seeking to be practical in those posts, you may be looking for actual tools to accomplish these tasks. Below you will find some church record keeping resources and supplies.
Resources for a Variety of Church Record Keeping Needs
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Attendance Records
- Attendance Charts
- Attendance Registration Holders
- Attendance Registration Pads
- Class Attendance & Offering Envelope
- Class Books
- Sunday School Secretary’s Record Book
Minutes Records
Financial Records
- Class Collection Envelope
- Boyd’s Financial Record Book
- Finance Record Book for Small Churches
- Record of Contributions, CF11 (pack of 100)
- Summary of Receipts Triplicate Report Book, CF-17
Membership Records
- Boyd’s Church Record and Roll Book
- Church Membership Record Books
- Membership and Decision Record, ACM-6 (pkg. of 100)
Visitor Records
Of course, in today’s digital era, many may be looking for some computer record keeping resources. Many church management resources are moving from software you install on your computer to online databases stored on the provider’s server. You might want to check out the following which are listed alphabetically and by no means exhaustive of what you can find:
Church Office Online
ChurchTrac
Elexio
Fellowship One
Planning Center
PowerChurch
Pushpay
Servant Keeper
Shelby Church Management
Let’s remember that records should not be an end in themselves. If you haven’t already done so, read through the Record Keeping & Reporting category in the Church Leaders practicum.