From keeping the lights on, to payroll, to maintaining charitable status, to ensuring the offering is stewarded responsibly, treasurers’ tasks are critical to the well-being of a church. Not all churches have an accountant in their congregation who can perform these duties, meaning that there is a steep learning curve for many church treasurers.
CBOQ equips treasurers with guides, workshops, information and consultation to help them be better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them for the sake of the Kingdom.
CBOQ has funds available to provide our churches with mortgage loans to assist them with major building projects and renovations!
The mortgage application form can be found here.
When a new treasurer is appointed, please inform the following as soon as possible to update our contact records so that we can stay connected with you:
Canada Life (Pension Plan)
New Treasurers
Email grscbpp@canadalife.com and provide the name, email address, phone number and date the new Treasurer will assume the Treasurer position. Ensure to include the word “Savings” in the email subject line.
CB Benefits (Group Benefits)
Name: Alexandra Bridi, Benefits Coordinator
Email: benefits@cbbenefits.ca
Paola Alvarez
Finance Coordinator
Phone: 416-620-2931
Email: palvarez@baptist.ca
To ensure a smooth transition, we have prepared a Church Treasurer Transition Checklist guide for you.
All permanent employees who have a minimum of 700 working hours per year or minimum earnings of 35% of the CPP Maximum Pensionable Earnings are eligible to join the Plan. Employee contribution rates since 2007 are 6.00%.
Outgoing treasurers, please share the password to CBBenefits Treasurer’s Portal with the incoming treasurer. Contact Paola Alvarez at palvarez@baptist.ca if you require assistance retrieving the password.
Additional information about the pension plan is available by clicking the “Pension” button below.
CBOQ provides a group benefit plan and a defined contribution pension plan through our partnership with Canadian Baptist Ministries. Since these are both compulsory plans, churches are obligated to offer them to all employees that qualify. For Benefits Plan administration purposes, the new treasurer should contact AGA Benefits to:
CBOQ’s Certificate Loan program provides a unique, practical opportunity to extend the kingdom of God in our member churches. Instead of leaving your investment with a bank or credit union, you can directly invest with CBOQ and support member churches that have a need for a mortgage for church renovation or church construction.
CBOQ has partnered with Tithe.ly, an online giving platform designed to help churches increase giving and engagement with tools built for ministries. As giving trends change, and fewer people give by cash or cheque, having online giving options can make a substantial difference for churches.
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