Refuge: A Place of Safety or Danger

Author
Timothy Redmer
Region
North America
Topic
Accounting & Finance
Length
5 pages
Keywords
Not-for-profit
Accounting
financial analysis
decision making
budgeting
Copyright Holder
Journal of Critical Incidents
Student Price
$4.00
Target Audience
Undergraduate Students
Executive Education

Ed Post, a new member of the Messiah Board of Deacons, needs to make a recommendation on a proposal for a ministry outreach. There is a significant amount of funds associated with the project and a lease commitment of ten years. Possibly complicating the situation is that the church has seen a decline in revenue in the last year and is currently operating at a loss. There is some uncertainty regarding future finances and fiscal stewardship must be considered.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze the current financial condition of Messiah Church.
  2. Appraise the overall situation for Messiah Church and recommend a decision for the Refuge proposal