Business and Finance Office

Elijah Luebbe, District Treasurer
Available to help with ministry resources, congregational finance questions, worker benefit plans, and to make presentations. He is also very willing to meet with congregations and individuals to discuss finance issues.
Email Elijah Luebbe: elijahl@ndlcms.org
Call Elijah Luebbe: 1-402-643-2961, extension 1005
Frequently Searched Finance Documents
- Call Process and Documents
- Compensation and Benefits Guidelines (includes information on supply, guest, and vacancy pastor compensation)
- Congregation Remittances Information
- Debt Retirement for Church Workers
- Form 1099-NEC
- Give / Donate / Pay
- Guidelines for Updating Constitution and Bylaws
- Record Retention Recommendations
- Student Aid / Scholarships
- Taxes and Ministers Handbook
- Treasurers’ Manual (for congregation treasurers)
An alphabetical index of the resources housed on this website can be found here.

Brenda Erickson, Bookkeeper
Assists the Nebraska District in the areas of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Email Brenda Erickson: brendae@ndlcms.org
Call Brenda Erickson: 1-402-643-2961, 1006

Joyce Bruha, Assistant for Finance and Gift Planning
Helps answer questions in the treasurer’s office, makes appointments with the treasurer, and assists with your gift planning needs.
Email Joyce Bruha: joyceb@ndlcms.org
Call Joyce Bruha: 1-402-643-2961, 1011
Congregational Treasurers’ Workshop
October 24, 2026 at Emmanuel, York
Who should attend the Congregational Treasurers Workshop? New and returning treasurers, bookkeepers, financial secretaries, office managers, stewardship leaders, pastors, church members and/or staff who have financial or administrative responsibilities.
Details available soon.