November 05, 2025
5 Fraud Prevention Tips
In ministry work, we can probably all agree on this universal truth. We all have nice people working for us. But as our late CEO used to say, the perceived opportunity can be too much, even for the nice church people. It’s our job to do our part to stay vigilant.
November is the time of year to celebrate Fraud Prevention and our favorite time of year to highlight what your ministry can do specifically. See our full line-up of Fraud Prevention resources here.
Today, we wanted to highlight two things from others. First, International Fraud Awareness Week’s graphic on general fraud prevention in every workplace. Second, a quote from Church Law & Tax specific to church leaders.
5 Fraud Tips
These five fraud prevention tips are the minimum that each organization should be practicing.
- Be Proactive
- Establish Hiring Procedures
- Trian Employees in Fraud Prevention
- Implement a Fraud Hotline
- Increase the Perception of Detection
Our team has people who are able to help guide you best practices in these areas. If you feel you might be behind, contact Miller Management to learn more how we can assist in your prevention needs.
A Note for Church Leaders
Like we mentioned at the beginning, when we are in the line of work we are in, is this something we should even be worrying about?
This article from Church Law & Tax said it best, “Many churches avoid implementing internal controls for fear of offending staff. However, financial accountability should take precedence over hurt feelings. Donors trust that their contributions are used for religious purposes, and churches have a duty to uphold this trust.”
Well, my friends, that puts things in a different perspective, doesn’t it?
When these best practices are just standard operating procedures, you instill more trust in your staff, donors, and constituents; being good stewards of the gifts you’ve been given.
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