Accounts Payable Process
Aug 8, 2026
Accounts Payable Process Purpose The Accounts Payable (AP) process ensures all vendor payments are handled accurately, timely, and with proper authorization. This process protects the organization financially while maint...
Approved Payment Methods for Tax-Exempt Church Purchases The following payment methods are approved for church purchases: Church credit card Church check ACH or approved vendor payment The following payments are NO...
Budget and Midyear Adjustments
Aug 8, 2026
Budget and Midyear Adjustments Budget and mid-year adjustments ensure that all financial decisions remain aligned with the overall stewardship and priorities of Crosspoint Church. All requests must follow the established...
Budgeting Process Overview
Aug 20, 2026
Budgeting Process Overview Fiscal Year The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Budget Timeline The annual budgeting process follows a structured timeline to ensure proper planning, review, and approval: January – Bu...
Cash Handling Procedures
Aug 8, 2026
Cash Handling Procedures Purpose To ensure all cash and check handling across Crosspoint Church is conducted with integrity, accountability, and consistency. Proper handling reflects stewardship, protects staff, and main...
Church Management Database: What It Is and What It Is Not The Church Management Database (Shelby Systems) is the centralized system used to manage people, giving, and engagement across the church. It supports ministry, c...
Confidentiality of Tithes and Offerings
Aug 8, 2026
Confidentiality of Tithes and Offerings All financial records related to tithes, offerings, and donor giving are strictly confidential. Access to this information is limited to authorized personnel only and must be handl...
Cryptocurrency Policy
Aug 20, 2026
Cryptocurrency Policy Crosspoint does not accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment or donation at this time. This includes, but is not limited to: Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) Any other digital or blockchain-based curr...
Digital Payment Platform Guidelines (Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, etc.) Crosspoint Church does not accept payments or donations through third-party peer-to-peer platforms such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal (personal), Zelle, or...
End-of-Year Giving Statements
Aug 20, 2026
End-of-Year Giving Statements End-of-year giving statements provide donors with an official record of their contributions for the calendar year. These statements are used for personal recordkeeping and tax reporting purp...
Finance Team – Role and Responsibility
Aug 8, 2026
Finance Team – Role and Responsibility The Finance Team is responsible for the financial stewardship of Crosspoint Church. This includes overseeing all financial activity to ensure integrity, accountability, and alignmen...
Financial Reporting Expectations
Aug 8, 2026
Financial Reporting Expectations To ensure financial transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making across Crosspoint Church, monthly financial reporting provides leadership with a clear and accurate view of ...
Financial Whistleblowing and Misuse of Funds
Aug 20, 2026
Financial Whistleblowing and Misuse of Funds Crosspoint Church is committed to the highest standards of financial integrity, stewardship, and accountability. Every dollar entrusted to us is given for ministry, and we tak...
Fundraising Guidelines
Aug 8, 2026
Fundraising Guidelines At Crosspoint Church, we intentionally limit fundraising efforts. Our ministry model is built on the faithful generosity of our congregation through tithes and offerings, which fully support the mi...
Introducing the Crosspoint Accounting Team
Aug 20, 2026
Introducing the Crosspoint Accounting Team Director of Operations – Christopher Cate – ccate@crosspoint.church Accountant – Justin Smith (CPA) – jusmith@crosspoint.church Accounts Payable (invoices and bills) – adon...
Mileage Reimbursement
Aug 20, 2026
Mileage Reimbursement Mileage reimbursement is available for staff and pastors who use their personal vehicle for approved ministry-related travel. Reimbursement is calculated using the current IRS standard mileage rate....
Non-Cash Donations: Vehicles, Boats, Land, Furniture, and Other Items Overview Crosspoint Church accepts non-cash donations including vehicles, boats, land, furniture, and other physical items. These gifts can be a valua...
PCI Compliance and Credit Card Handling
Aug 20, 2026
PCI Compliance and Credit Card Handling Crosspoint Church does not retain credit card numbers for any reason. Writing down card numbers is strongly discouraged. If a card number must be written down to complete a transac...
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
Aug 20, 2026
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) What is a QCD? A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified nonprofit organization, such as ...
Receipt Documentation Requirements
Aug 20, 2026
Receipt Documentation Requirements Purpose: To ensure all financial transactions are properly documented, auditable, and compliant with accounting standards and IRS requirements. Requirements for All Receipts All expense...