Conducting Church Audits - by Jeremy W Odom (Paperback)

About the Book

A practical guide to help churches implement financial accountability with integrity. Learn how to conduct audits, establish internal controls, and build trust through sound stewardship and transparent financial practices.

Book Synopsis

Financial integrity is not optional-it's essential.

In today's ministry climate, churches must not only preach the truth but also practice transparency. Conducting Church Audits is a practical and biblically grounded guide designed to help churches of all sizes implement sound financial oversight, internal accountability, and audit procedures that reflect stewardship excellence.

Written by ministry consultant and church administration expert Dr. Jeremy W. Odom, this book equips pastors, trustees, finance committees, and treasurers with the knowledge they need to ensure financial integrity while building congregational trust. Whether you're preparing for an external audit, designing internal controls, or training financial teams, this guide gives you the confidence and clarity to do it right.

What You'll Learn:

• The biblical basis for financial transparency
• How to conduct a church financial audit step-by-step
• Roles of the pastor, finance team, and external auditors
• How to establish internal controls and prevent fraud
• Creating audit checklists, reports, and documentation
• When to use independent audits vs. internal reviews
• Training and mobilizing internal audit committees

This is the go-to resource for churches serious about stewardship, accountability, and excellence in financial operations. Clear, accessible, and immediately actionable-Conducting Church Audits is an essential tool for every ministry.

Because financial faithfulness is part of faithful ministry.

Review Quotes

"A must-have resource for every church that takes stewardship seriously."

"Clear, accessible, and empowering-this guide simplifies the complex world of church finances and audits."

"Dr. Odom combines biblical wisdom with real-world expertise to equip churches for financial integrity."

"This book bridges the gap between spiritual leadership and financial accountability with excellence."

"Finally-a church audit guide that is practical, pastor-friendly, and ministry-minded."

"Essential reading for pastors, trustees, and finance committees seeking to safeguard their ministry."

"Odom removes the fear and mystery around audits and shows churches how to steward their resources with transparency."

"Faithful stewardship starts here-an indispensable tool for any church serious about doing things decently and in order."