Congregational Treasurers Manual

All district congregations should acquire and maintain the most current edition of the Congregational Treasurer’s Manual, which is written and published by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, St. Louis, MO.

Treasurers are encouraged to take the time to familiarize themselves with the contents of the manual because the answers to many of your questions are clearly spelled out and easily accessible. Please use this reference manual when faced with questions involving:

• Employment issues
• Federal and state tax matters
• Congregational organization and administration
• Accounting and finance
• LCMS support organizations/materials

Congregtional Treasurers Manual, 2015 Edition

• Major Changes
• Introduction
• Index

• Chapter   1 – Ministers of the Gospel
• Chapter   2 – Housing Allowance and Parsonage
• Chapter   3 – Lay Employees
• Chapter   4 – Concordia Plans
• Chapter   5 – Tax-Favored Savings Plans
• Chapter   6 – Business Expenses
• Chapter   7 – Payroll and Other Information Returns
• Chapter   8 – Tax-Exempt Status
• Chapter   9 – Lutheran Schools and Early Childhood Centers
• Chapter 10 – Contributions by Donors
• Chapter 11 – Unrelated Business Income
• Chapter 12 – Tax and Compliance Matters Unique to States
• Chapter 13 – Organizing and Incorporating
• Chapter 14 – Responsibilities of Church Financial Officers
• Chapter 15 – Purchasing Agreements
• Chapter 16 – Automated Systems
• Chapter 17 – Synod-International Center and District Offices
• Chapter 18 – Gift Planning
• Chapter 19 – Church Extension Fund

If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact:

Mr. John Fretthold
LCMS Eastern District
5111 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 634-5111
Fax: (716) 634-5452
E-Mail: johnfretthold@gmail.com