At Northlake Church, we are committed to stewarding God’s resources with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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The formation of our annual budget begins with an Executive Finance Team, made up of elders, lay leaders, and the Lead Pastor. This team carefully analyzes giving trends, evaluates ministry needs, and prayerfully sets a faith-driven budget that reflects the generosity and mission of Northlake Church.

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Once this proposed budget is developed, it is submitted to the Board of Elders for review. The elders examine the recommendation thoroughly, asking questions, requesting clarification, and making adjustments as needed. Ultimately, the Board of Elders approves the annual budget.

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Throughout the year, church finances are reviewed monthly by the Finance Team. Budgets are monitored in real time, and adjustments are made based on actual giving. Any expenditure that exceeds the approved budget requires specific approval from the Board of Elders.

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To ensure the highest level of accountability and accuracy, all financial management and accounting functions are handled by an independent, outside accounting firm. None of our bookkeeping or financial processing is done in-house, which helps safeguard against conflict of interest and ensures best practices in financial oversight.

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This process creates multiple layers of accountability—through the Finance Team, the Board of Elders, and our outside accounting firm—so that every dollar entrusted to Northlake Church is stewarded wisely for the sake of advancing the gospel.