As ministry leaders, we have both a legal and a moral obligation to safeguard the money entrusted to us for ministry. Without the proper protocols and procedures, we open the door to fraud from our staff or volunteers.<br /> <br /> Beyond preventing fraud from happening in our ministries, we have the responsibility of stewardship. God expects us to effectively manage His resources in a way that brings honor and glory to His name and continues to advance His ministry. Proper stewardship includes running our ministry in a fiscally responsible way.<br /> &nbsp;