Florida-Bahamas Synod

Year to Date Current Reports

• 2013 Mission Support Brochure
• Year-to-date Conference-Congregation Report
• Budget Narrative
• FYE 2014-2015 Budget Summary
• FYE 2013-2014 Budget Summary
• 2012 Fiscal Year End Statement
• 2011 Fiscal Year End Statement
• Budget Workshop Comparison FYE 2013

Information and Guidelines

• Administrative Handbook for Congregation Councils
• Offerings Transmittal (Remittance) Form
• Suggested Guidelines for Treasurers (ELCA)
• Congregation Audit Guidelines
• Resources from the ELCA Office of the Treasurer
• Submit Your Congregation’s Covenant Online
• Create a Congregation Endowment

Internal Revenue Service Links

• Social Security Guidelines for Members of the Clergy
• IRS Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
• Unrelated Business Income Tax

Constitutional Review Process

• 2011 Model Constitution for Congregations
• Points to Consider in Updating Your Congregation’s Constitution
• Florida-Bahamas Synod Constitution (Revised 2012)

Prior Years Financial Information

• 2010-11 Y/E Report by Conference/Congregation
• 2009-10 Y/E Report by Conference/Congregation
• 2008-09 Y/E Report by Conference/Congregation
• 2007-08 Y/E Report by Conference/Congregation
• Approved Ministry Spending Plan 2010-11
• Approved Ministry Spending Plan 2009-10
• Approved Ministry Spending Plan 2008-09

Audited Financial Reports

• 2013 Auditor's Report
• 2012 Auditor's Report

Other

• Congregational Treasurers Handbook
• Constitution Resolution for Endowment Committees

 Rostered Leader Salary Guidelines

• 2013
• 2012
• 2011
• 2010
• 2009
• 2008