Church Operations
A local church is a unique community — it has the spiritual importance which people expect, but alongside that are the organisational requirements of any normal business: administration, finance, governance, and compliance.
A church and a business, while sharing many common elements, are also very different places. And yet both areas need to be equally developed and managed well within the church context – it is a tension and a balance to do this.
As the demands from society on churches increase, appropriate and spiritually minded operational management can make a big difference in the effectiveness and fruitfulness of the church’s witness.
Our Ministry
A big part of our purpose is to provide information and resources to the local church so they can effectively manage these behind-the-scenes tasks. Some people might label these things as “boring church stuff”. However, we think of them as important ministries that enable the church to do the evangelism, discipleship, and transformational stuff. Here’s how the BCSANT Support Team can help.
Administration
- Bookkeeping
- Policies & Procedures Template
- Forms
- Copyright
- Privacy
- Staff Employment / Appointment
Finance
- Long service leave
- Church contributions
- Minister’s relocation fund
- Banking and finance
- Stipends & Wages
- Bequest Wording
- Church Treasurer Guide (BFS)
Governance
- Constitutions
- Incorporation
- Property Trusts
- ACNC
Compliance
- Work Health and Safety
- Insurance
- Acts and Regulations
Operations Team
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Glenn Dixon
Operations Manager
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Tam Battersby
Office Manager, EA to Director of Ministries
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Jenny van Tienen
Receptionist
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Sheryl Klaffer
Events Coordinator
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Katrina Levi
Operations Assistant
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Bridget Townsend
Accountant
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Alison Jeisman
Bookkeeper
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Benito Carbone
Media & Communications
Information and knowledge to support your local church
The BCSANT Church Operations blog seeks to keep you informed of any changes, updates, and new items of interest that involve the administrative, financial, compliance, and governance functions of the local church.
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Contact Updates
Has your church had their AGM in the last couple of months? And if so, has there been any…
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2024 Recommended Ministers Stipend Package – effective 1 January 2024
Just letting all pastors, treasurers and administrators know that the 2024 Recommended Ministers Stipend Package which is to take…
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Storm Water Through Roof Claims
Australia wide over the last year, Baptist Insurance Services has been asked to pay almost a million dollars worth…
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Latest Operations Resources
Church Treasurer Guide
Baptist Financial Services is proud to sponsor the ongoing provision of Financial Guides and other resources for church financial leaders. Contact the BCSANT office for log in details.
Policy Templates for Local Churches
A collection of policies to keep your local church functioning!
Simple Church Constitution Template
The constitution in this resource has been designed as a simple template for you to use as you explore preparing your new constitution. The template can be changed and adjusted to suit your particular context.
Work Health and Safety Guide
An aid to compliance with the South Australia Work Health and Safety Act 2012 – an Act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work
Bequest Wording
View this resource for examples of wording that can be used in a will for the purposes of a bequest to the Baptist Churches of SA & NT or other member churches.
Affiliated Services
We have a close working relationship with both Baptist Insurance Services and Baptist Financial Services – in fact, we share an office! You can get in touch on (08) 8357 1755.
Glen Thornley
State Relationship Manager SA/NT (BFS) & State Insurance Manager SA/NT (BIS)