{ Southwest Region Conference of SDA Local Church Treasurer Training 2013 Great Relationships Philip Palmer, Senior Accountant

Webster says…  the state of being related or interrelated  The relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship: as a kinship. Or a specific instance or type of kinship  a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings for example: “he had a good relationship with his family” Your Definition of Relationship Describe a Great Relationship Relationship Defined

 Family Relationships  Marital Relationships  Business Relationships  Church Relationships  Organizational Relationships Types of Relationships

 United States & Isreal  Barack & Michelle  The Lord & Enoch  Moses & Joshua  Paul & Silas  Christ & His Disciples Examples of Great Relationships

 Great relationships are based on realistic expectations  Great relationships take work and thoughtfulness every day  Great relationships need communication & know-how  Great relationships turn negatives into positives  Great relationships involve Mutual Care and Respect by all  More Suggestions How to Have and Maintain Great Relationships

 Can you do effective ministry without fostering and developing nurturing relationships.  Is it possible for one organization to have a great relationship with another organization? How?  Does Church Leadership really have to work in Joint Purpose?  Are the various ministry departments of the church independent or dependent on each other in order to be successful? Relevance

Our Commission And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Matthew 24:14 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19, 20 Matthew 28:19, 20

 God’s Word  Local Church Manual  Local Church Board Voted Operating Policy  Local Conference Working Policy  North American Working Policy Guidance & Wisdom

 Members  Pastor  Church Leadership  Conference  North American Division  General Conference  God, Our Father Joint Purpose “On One Accord”

 Does the Pastor and the Treasurer need to have a positive working relationship in order for the Church to be successful or should the treasurer just follow the directive of the Pastor? What is the alternative?  What is the Job Description of the Treasurer and the Pastor?  How should differences be handled?  What issues do we need to discuss and resolve? Pastor/Treasurer Summit

 Partners in Ministry  Who cares about the budget, Just Find the Money  Eyes on the Leader, watch the leader now  Effective Evangelism, is not a one man show  Pow Wow before the Pow Wow  Respect, that two way road  Inform, Inform, Inform  Issue Discussed, Issue Resolved Pastor/Treasurer Summit

 If the church develops a complete master plan involving great music, programing, ministries with dynamic preaching, powerful, successful growth will occur and hundreds of individuals will join the church.  True or False True or False Christ says… And I, If I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32 David reminds us… Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalms 127:1

 Sabbath dinner was on the table at the home of the treasurer of the Holy One SDA Church. As soon as she sat down her friends remarked, “did you see Pastor Davis in that new limited edition Mercedes today? I heard he paid cash for it. Sister Treasurer responded “I wish his tithe reflected all his blessings” Later that friend called the Conference President with a concern about the giving pattern of the Pastor.  What’s wrong with this scenario? God’s Blessings & Our Response

 God’s Word  Spirit of Prophecy  NAD Stewardship Department Website  NAD Treasury Department Website Resources

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