Department: FINANCE AND LEGAL
When does Shofar's financial year end each year? All Shofar Congregations end their financial year each year on 31 December. This does not include: Namibia Congregations, UK congregations and European congregations. Their financial year-end each year...
8 March 2017
May the church engage in business activities with church funds? No business or fundraising activities may be conducted by the congregation without specific approval by the National Finance Administrator. This is due to specific tax law limitations on...
8 March 2017
What type of investments or savings may I make with church funds? No investments or savings, other than deposits into the Shofar Investment, Shofar Fixed Deposit accounts or any of the bond accounts, may be made. How do I proceed to make an investmen...
8 March 2017
What is my responsibility as church relating to financial record keeping? Transactions should be promptly recorded in the financial records (Accountants at HQ). All expenses should be supported by valid documentation: Invoice/slip/contract. All docum...
8 March 2017
How can I employ a new staff member, or change an existing staff member's employment terms? All vacancies and new positions, or changes to a current position at Shofar congregations, must be communicated by the senior pastor or Office Manager to Shof...
8 March 2017
if ANY form of financial aid is provided, the following template must be completed and filed on SharePoint: download: Financial aid bodyserve form template _________________________________________________________ Do we have a financial respon...
8 March 2017
What may I spend church funds on? Church services and worship Bible School Foundations Seminars, Camps, Youth ministry, Kids ministry Missions, outreach Advertising for any of above Support of underprivileged, support of members in need Church admin...
8 March 2017
As Shofar Christian Church is a Non-Profit organisation, we are governed by our constitution as approved by the Apostolic Team Members. Here is the list of signed constitutions: Constitution of Shofar Christian Church Namibia (signed 2016-02-02) Cons...
8 March 2017
To help us deliver the service needed, it is important to set a few standards These are the policies that regulate the Financial and Human Resources of the greater Shofar Group You can download the policies here: Financial Policy ( October 2019) HR E...
8 March 2017
When should I insure an item? All movable assets valued more than R5 000 and immovable assets must be insured. Who deals with insurance? The Support Centre finance department administers the national insurance policy, send them an email at insurance@...
7 March 2017