Budgeting Process Overview
Aug 20, 2026
Budgeting Process Overview Fiscal Year The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Budget Timeline The annual budgeting process follows a structured timeline to ensure proper planning, review, and approval: January – Bu...
2026-2027 Budget Planning Schedule
Aug 20, 2026
2026-2027 Budget Planning Schedule Questions or more information Contact the Director of Operations at ccate@crosspoint.church For accounting worksheet or journal-entry questions, contact the Accountant at jusmith@crossp...
Refund Guidelines for Tuition, Food, Trips, Bargain Box, and Other Payments All refunds must be issued in the same form of payment as originally received. No exceptions. Refunds will not be processed until funds have ful...
Non-Cash Donations: Vehicles, Boats, Land, Furniture, and Other Items Overview Crosspoint Church accepts non-cash donations including vehicles, boats, land, furniture, and other physical items. These gifts can be a valua...
Church Management Database: What It Is and What It Is Not The Church Management Database (Shelby Systems) is the centralized system used to manage people, giving, and engagement across the church. It supports ministry, c...
Tithe and Offering Refund Policy
Aug 20, 2026
Tithe and Offering Refund Policy Purpose: To provide clear guidance on how Crosspoint handles requests for refunds related to tithes and offerings. Tithes and offerings are given as voluntary contributions to support the...
Introducing the Crosspoint Accounting Team
Aug 20, 2026
Introducing the Crosspoint Accounting Team Director of Operations – Christopher Cate – ccate@crosspoint.church Accountant – Justin Smith (CPA) – jusmith@crosspoint.church Accounts Payable (invoices and bills) – adon...
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Accounts
Aug 20, 2026
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Accounts Understanding the difference between restricted and unrestricted funds is critical for proper stewardship, compliance, and financial reporting. Every dollar given must be handled acco...
Tithes and Offerings: Loans and Check Cashing Are Prohibited Tithes and offerings are sacred funds given to support the mission and ministry of Crosspoint and must be handled with the highest level of integrity and stewa...
Hurricane Categories, Staff Levels, and Communication Base Communications Base The Central Offices will serve as the primary Communications Base for Category 1–3 hurricanes , whether the forecast indicates a direct or in...
Risk Management Plan
Aug 20, 2026
Risk Management Plan Purpose: To protect clients, staff, and organizational operations by establishing clear procedures for responding to emergencies, behavioral health crises, and operational disruptions while maintaini...
NOTICE PRIVATE WORSHIP SERVICE IN PROGRESS This facility has been reserved by Crosspoint Church, Inc. for exclusive use during the service hours posted below. During this time, the spaces reserved are NOT open public pro...
Review the approved response guidance for unauthorized recording and First Amendment auditor situations during Crosspoint services.
Operations Team Core Responsibilities
Aug 20, 2026
The Operations Team oversees and supports the essential functions that allow every campus and ministry of Crosspoint to operate effectively and responsibly. Financial Stewardship Accounting and financial management Budge...
Understanding Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for Church Vendors and Contractors A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document issued by an insurance company or broker that verifies a vendor, contractor, freelancer, or...
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Aug 20, 2026
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security measure that requires users to verify their identity using two or more authentication factors before gaining access to a system. This adds...
Weekday Cash and Check Handling
Aug 20, 2026
Weekday Cash and Check Handling Cash and check donations or payments received during the week must be handled securely, consistently, and with clear accountability across all campuses. Storage Requirements Each campus mu...
End-of-Year Giving Statements
Aug 20, 2026
End-of-Year Giving Statements End-of-year giving statements provide donors with an official record of their contributions for the calendar year. These statements are used for personal recordkeeping and tax reporting purp...
Digital Payment Platform Guidelines (Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, etc.) Crosspoint Church does not accept payments or donations through third-party peer-to-peer platforms such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal (personal), Zelle, or...
Password Management
Aug 8, 2026
Password Management All employees of Crosspoint Church are required to maintain secure password practices across all systems. A password management tool should be used to securely store credentials. While no standard pla...