Gearing up for Saturday #5-How are we gonna pay for it?
I think it’s good to understand the responsibility that comes the vision. We are trying to be something new, not just have new ideas. In order to do the things we feel given to do, we need to pay for it.
Some of us have more money than others. That’s awesome. This post is hopefully informative and increases our understanding that it does not take a lot of suffering or sacrifice to exceed our goals for 2012. It does require love and communication about the need. We have the love, let’s communicate.
You’ve already seen our Network’s budget summary, probably. This first part is all 4 congregations considered.
Sources
Congregations 448,500
Subsidies and Grants 25,000
Rents 114,858
Transfers from Reserve Account 47,000
Total $635,358
Uses
Church Planting 284,426
Compassion 103,000
Capacity 226,302
Transfers to Reserve Account 21,800
Total $635,528
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In 2011, our congregation shared $89,392, an average of $7,449/month. As our vision and capability increases, so must our financial capacity. Over the next week, many of you will get the Quarterly Check-in, a report from our pastors and leadership team about what happened last quarter. Along with it will be a statement that we have if you are covenant member and/or giver of record. Make sure to read it and pray over those leaders.
70% of FN Covenant Members replied to the survey of what we think we’ll share for 2012 in our common fund, adding up to $109,922.
Our 2012 goal is $115,000 or $9,583/month. We’re planning on growing and hoping that other partners are sharing beyond those covenant members who responded.
If divided between the 168 adult Regular Attenders we’re looking at an average of $57 per month to exceed the goal.
If divided between just the 102 Covenant Members it’s $94 per month to exceed the goal.
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It’s a significant increase from last year. From what I’ve been hearing, our issue is not of greed or apathy. Our issue is to make sure that our partners and friends understand the vision, the need, and where we stand. Let’s continue to dispel the lies that keep our friends from realizing how important they are, and how little bits add up to a lot of great stuff.
I think you’re right that our issue is not greed or apathy when it comes to money. My dad, who works for churches “in need,” always says that “money follows vision.” In his experience, people who don’t give to their churches don’t give because they don’t “see” the point, why and how and where.That seems to be true — this is a mind and a sight issue. Glad we’re meeting tomorrow to regain and recast vision!