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Financial Secretary

Financial Secretary & Wife of the Senior Pastor: Beulah Robertson

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Financial Secretary & Pastor’s Wife

Duties & Responsibilities

As Financial Secretary, she provides careful and responsible administrative support for the financial affairs of Cedar Grove Christian Church. She helps maintain accurate records of the church’s financial activity and serves with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, integrity, transparency, and faithful stewardship.

The Financial Secretary works cooperatively with the Financier, Treasurer, Assistant Financier, Stewardship Committee, Pastor, General Board, and other authorized church leadership to help ensure that financial information is properly recorded, documented, organized, and available for appropriate reporting and review.

In addition to her financial responsibilities, she faithfully serves alongside her husband, the Senior Pastor, supporting him and the overall vision, ministry, and mission of Cedar Grove Christian Church.

Financial Secretary — Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and organized records of offerings, donations, contributions, and other church income.

  • Record financial transactions and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.

  • Maintain records of church expenses, payments, reimbursements, and other authorized financial activity as assigned.

  • Assist with documenting payments made to employees, vendors, contractors, and service providers.

  • Maintain receipts, invoices, contribution records, reimbursement documentation, deposit information, and other financial records.

  • Assist with preparing financial information needed for regular reports to church leadership.

  • Assist the appropriate financial officers with annual financial reports and tax-related documentation.

  • Help ensure financial transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and authorization.

  • Assist with reconciling financial records with bank statements and other financial documentation when assigned.

  • Maintain accurate records of contributions for appropriate church reporting and recordkeeping purposes.

  • Assist with preparing contribution statements or other financial documentation when required.

  • Work cooperatively with the Financier, Treasurer, Assistant Financier, and Stewardship Committee to maintain consistency and accuracy in financial records.

  • Assist with budget documentation and financial planning when requested.

  • Help maintain an organized financial filing and record-retention system.

  • Protect the confidentiality of individual giving records and other sensitive financial information.

  • Provide financial records and documentation only to individuals authorized to receive such information.

  • Help identify discrepancies in financial records and communicate concerns to the appropriate financial officer or church leadership.

  • Support responsible stewardship, accountability, and transparency in the handling of church finances.

  • Follow established church policies, procedures, and internal financial controls.

  • Perform other Financial Secretary responsibilities established by the church’s bylaws, policies, General Board, or authorized church leadership.

Pastor’s Wife — Ministry & Support

As the wife of the Senior Pastor, she serves as a source of prayer, encouragement, and personal support to her husband as he fulfills his pastoral calling and responsibilities.

Her service may include:

  • Pray for and encourage the Senior Pastor, congregation, church leadership, and ministries.

  • Support the Senior Pastor and the overall vision and mission of Cedar Grove Christian Church.

  • Participate in worship, fellowship, church programs, celebrations, and special events.

  • Welcome members, visitors, and guests with warmth and Christian hospitality.

  • Offer encouragement, compassion, prayer, and Christian fellowship to members and families.

  • Encourage unity, love, respect, cooperation, and fellowship throughout the congregation.

  • Support women, families, youth, seniors, and other members through prayer and encouragement.

  • Participate in ministry and service opportunities according to her individual gifts, calling, and designated responsibilities.

  • Encourage and support the work of the church’s various ministries without interfering with the responsibilities assigned to ministry leaders and officers.

  • Serve as an example of Christian character, faithfulness, humility, compassion, discretion, and service.

  • Work cooperatively with church leadership and members while respecting the responsibilities and authority assigned to each church office.

Purpose

Through her service as Financial Secretary, she helps maintain the accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and accountability of Cedar Grove Christian Church’s financial records.

As the Senior Pastor’s wife, she provides prayer, encouragement, and support to her husband while also serving the congregation according to her own gifts and calling.

Together, these responsibilities reflect a commitment to faithful stewardship, integrity, Christian service, accountability, encouragement, and the continued mission of Cedar Grove Christian Church.

Scripture

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
— 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV)