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....
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...
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...
2026-2027 Budget Planning Schedule
Aug 20, 2026
2026-2027 Budget Planning Schedule Questions or more information Contact the Director of Operations at ccate@crosspoint.church For accounting worksheet or journal-entry questions, contact the Accountant at jusmith@crossp...
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 ...
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...
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...
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) – adonaldso...
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 NOT appr...
Tithes and Offerings: Loans and Check Cashing Are Prohibited Tithes and offerings are sacred funds given to support the mission and ministry of Crosspoint and must be handled with the highest level of integrity and stewa...
Service Animals
Aug 20, 2026
Service Animals – What You Should Know From time to time, you may encounter individuals who bring animals to church. Understanding the difference between service animals and other animals helps us respond appropriately a...
Cleaning Equipment Stewardship
Aug 20, 2026
Cleaning Equipment Stewardship Cleaning equipment is essential to maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming facilities across all Crosspoint campuses. Properly maintained equipment allows teams to clean effectively, pr...
Burst Pipe Response
Aug 20, 2026
Burst Pipe Response Busted or frozen pipes can cause significant damage in a short amount of time, including flooding, property loss, and disruption to church operations. Immediate action and awareness are critical. Imme...
Subpoena Handling
Aug 20, 2026
Subpoena Handling Any subpoena received by Crosspoint Church, including its campuses, ministries, academies, or Bargain Box, must be handled with care and immediately escalated. What to Do Submit the subpoena immediately...
Directional Leadership Team (DLT) – Role and Responsibility The Directional Leadership Team provides strategic direction and leadership for the operations and ministries of Crosspoint Church. This team ensures that all a...
Crosspoint Academies Board – Role and Responsibility
Aug 20, 2026
Crosspoint Academies Board – Role and Responsibility The Crosspoint Academies Board provides oversight and governance for Crosspoint’s academies (preschools). This board ensures that each academy operates with excellence...
What Operations Team Is – and What Operations Is Not
Aug 20, 2026
What Operations Team Is – and What Operations Is Not Clear expectations help the church operate effectively. The Operations Team provides support and leadership in many areas, but it does not replace the leadership or re...
Operations Team Organizational Structure
Aug 20, 2026
Operations Teams Organizational Structure The Operations Team and Human ResourcesTeam work together to support the organizational health and effectiveness of Crosspoint. Operations Responsible for the systems, infrastruc...
Social Media Accounts
Aug 20, 2026
Social Media Accounts Social media is a powerful tool for ministry and communication. To ensure alignment, consistency, and proper oversight, all ministry-related accounts must follow an approved process. Approval Requir...
Understanding Copyright
Aug 20, 2026
Understanding Copyright & Proper Use of Content Why This Matters Every piece of music, image, article, or resource someone creates is automatically protected by copyright. That means the creator controls how it is used, ...