Some churches may view outsourcing as "giving up control" of a vital part of the ministry. In fact, it is really a way to gain control. You and your staff are free to manage day-to-day ministry operations while paying someone else to account for and report the numbers and statistics. More and more, churches are recognizing the need to stay focused on what they do best ─ ministering to people while achieving their vision. Though a full-time, professional on-site accounting staff is beyond the reach of many ministries today, the benefits of excellent accounting and reporting are not.