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Sarat Consulting was born out of a need for ministries to understand the IRS regulations and development of better business practices. When a pastor begins his/her work they are often focused on the needs of the people. Business can be pushed to the side and key elements are missed. Although churches and other religious organizations may be deemed as non-profits, there are still requirements these institutions are accountable for under the IRS regulations and general accounting principles. Sarat Consulting serves to meet needs that begin with stablishing organizational structure to ministry development. The company’s president and CEO is well versed in the areas of business, ministry and church culture.
Shonnie R. Scruggs
Shonnie Scruggs is a consultant with a focus on church ministry. She began working with her home church in 1997 and started consulting in 2001. Building and strengthening ministries from the ground up is her specialty. Shonnie has helped churches develop by-laws, policies and procedures, compensation plans, leadership training, prepare for procedural audits, select and implement accounting software and membership systems. She remains abreast of current laws and believes if you educate your members and leaders, you can build a stronger church. Some of her most recent seminars and workshops include:
Church governance
Financial and budget planning
Policies and procedures
Procedural audits
Leadership development
Workshops
Shonnie holds a Master’s in Business Administration, Doctorate in Ministry, certifications as a human resource professional (SPHR-CP, PHR), trained as a Tennessee Rule 31 Civil Mediator and a licensed minister. Her passion for the ministry centers on church governance, leadership and empowerment workshops.
