Bookkeeping designed for churches
Spend less time on daily accounting and software issues, and more time on ministry. We handle your church’s monthly bookkeeping, from bill pay and reconciliations to designated funds and monthly financial reports.
Already a bookkeeping client? Go to your bookkeeping forms
- Church specialistsChart of accounts and designated funds
- Monthly reportingTimely, accurate financial information
- Personal supportA partner, not just a service
- Since 1980Serving churches nationwide
Church bookkeeping is complicated
There are a lot of tasks, laws, forms and calculations, and with so much to remember it’s easy to make a mistake. Whether you’re the church bookkeeper, treasurer or the person handling HR, managing church finances can be challenging. Let us take it off your plate.
A new year is a natural time to hand off your church’s bookkeeping. Get a free quote now.Starting fresh in January? Talk to us now.
Signs it’s time to outsource your bookkeeping
- The books are behind, or month-end keeps slipping.
- Bank reconciliations get skipped or put off.
- One volunteer or staff member holds all the knowledge.
- Your treasurer or bookkeeper is changing.
- Staff spend more time on accounting and software issues than on ministry.
- Designated funds are hard to track or report on.
Finally, a company that understands church bookkeeping
Less stress, fewer errors
If the daily bookkeeping is your most stressful time of the week, you’re not alone. We take on the routine work so other responsibilities don’t fall through the cracks.
Church specialists
We understand church bookkeeping, the church chart of accounts and designated funds, along with payroll, clergy tax law and clergy compensation.
Information you can use
We compile, process and deliver timely, accurate financial information to help you plan ministry strategy, with feedback on how your church is performing.
A real partnership
We view every client relationship as a partnership, with close, personal attention and support throughout the year.
Church leaders on working with CFR
“The staff at Clergy Financial Resources have always been very helpful. They are knowledgeable about clergy payroll, taxes, housing allowances, fringe benefits, and other circumstances that are unique to church finances. They are always quick to respond to calls and emails. They go above and beyond what is expected, offering exceptional customer service.”
Marie, Epic Church – Alabama · CFR client
“After ‘firing’ two payroll services I finally found CFR to handle payroll and HR for our church and child care center. What a relief to have a service who understands the unique needs of a church. And if I need to talk to a real person they are there to help.”
Phyllis, Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church – California · Payroll and HR client
“We use CFR for our payroll, and they do a wonderful job. Great benefit to have the peace of mind that all the little things are being tended to, so we can focus on the big picture.”
Paul, Agora – Minnesota · Payroll client
What’s included each month
- Bill pay
- Monthly reconciliations
- Record expenses and revenue
- Designated fund management
- After-the-fact payroll recording
- Maintain your chart of accounts
- Monitor fixed assets
- Monthly financial reporting
- General ledger management
- Benefit balance tracking
See what it would cost for your church
Every church is different. Request a free, no-obligation bookkeeping quote.
Questions to ask any bookkeeping provider
The greatest challenge in choosing a provider is finding someone truly qualified in church bookkeeping. Ask:
- Do you understand church bookkeeping?
- Do you work with a church chart of accounts?
- Can you manage designated funds?
- Will you help us with our compliance challenges?
- Do you understand payroll, clergy tax law and clergy compensation?
Getting started
- 1Get a free quoteRequest a free quote and talk through your church’s needs.Get a quote ›
- 2EnrollComplete the bookkeeping enrollment form.Enroll now ›
- 3Send your monthly formsSend deposits with the Counter Sheet, bills with the Expense Sheet, and statements through the file upload.Bookkeeping forms ›
- 4Get your monthly reportsWe reconcile, record and deliver your monthly financial reporting.
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Related services
Doing the books yourself for now?
The Church Treasurer’s Handbook (2027 Edition) covers internal controls, offerings, paying the pastor, payroll forms and a month-by-month calendar.
Common questions
Do you understand church accounting?
What’s included each month?
How much does it cost?
Do you run payroll too?
How do we get started?
We’re not in Minnesota. Can you still help?
Questions about church bookkeeping?
We’re glad to help.
- Phone
- (888) 421-0101
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM CT
- Address
- 11214 86th Avenue N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
