The ____ will furnish an itemized list of all receipts and disbursements to the pastor each week.

• A. pastor
• B. church council
• C. financial secretary
• D. church treasurer

Answer: (D)

In church financial operations, the one who manages the treasury and keeps the books is responsible for providing regular, detailed reports of money coming in and going out. That weekly itemized list of all receipts and all disbursements is a core treasury duty, meant to keep the pastor informed and finances transparent. The church treasurer handles receipts, disbursements, and the overall financial records, so this officer is the best fit to furnish that weekly itemized report. The pastor leads the church but doesn’t typically manage the day-to-day finances; the church council oversees governance rather than the ongoing financial reporting; the financial secretary records receipts and contributions but does not usually prepare weekly disbursement reports.