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Long Valley Presbyterian Church Long Valley, New Jersey

Discernment Study 2019

“Walking with God, Walking with One Another.”

Discernment Study 2019

Long Valley Presbyterian Church 39 Bartley Rd.

Long Valley, NJ 07853 908‐876‐3471 [email protected]

www.lvpc.net

Established January 22, 1954

Discernment Team Members:

Rev. Robin Miller‐Curras, Interim Pastor Uzias de la Rosa Chris Goodyear Tricia Hayes Jo‐Ann Schott Dave Van Kooy Lisa Woodring

Section 1: Who We Are…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….4

Section 2: Summary of Demographics Study and Congregational Statistics……………………….…6

Section 3: Summary of Timeline Event, Biblical Stories, and Metaphors……………………………..15

Section 4: Summary of Listening Posts and Reflection Statement……………………………………….17

Section 5: Summary of Discernment Team and Session Retreat………………………………………….20

Section 6: Summary of Congregational Discernment Retreat………………………………………………22

Section 7: Summary of Visioning Retreat, Action Steps and Plan……..………………………………….26

Section 8: Leadership Capacity Event Report……………………………………………………………………….28

Section 9: Financial Health Assessment Report, Reflection, and Response.………………………...30

Appendix: Year End Financial Report: 2017……………….……………………………………………..…………49

Year End Financial Report: 2018……………………………………………………………..………….55

Year End Financial Report: 2019…………………………………………………………………………61

Table of Contents

A mission statement should tell you why you’re here.

Why do you do what you do?

At a joyous congregational retreat where we prayed, loved, shared, and laughed, we came to it: Long Valley Presbyterian Church: Walking with God, Walking with One Another.

Here is why we like it ‐ it’s makes clear that we are a faith‐based organization, that we are on a journey, and implied is a journey of faith. Walking with one another also implies quite a lot ‐ community, companionship, and care. But how do we lead from here? Is it the people at the front of the pack who race up the mountain, or the people who choose to walk side by side with those in need, who are truly walking with God? The leader makes sure everybody makes it up. To live out this mission, we’ll invite other people on the journey with us; we’ll go out into the community in the hope of creating relationships that would invite others to journey with us that they might know God’s grace—the hope, joy, peace, and love that comes in relationship to God made known in Jesus Christ. The world needs to know that God wants to walk with them, and that we’ll walk with them as we try to walk together, however imperfectly we do it. And we will do it imperfectly. As we walk, we are bound to say – each taking a turn – I’m tired. Someone behind us is going to say for the zillionth time, “are we there yet?” ‐ because it’s a lifelong journey ‐ we never “get there.” Someone is going to fall off the path or fade back and we’ll miss it ‐ and there will be hurt feelings. Some may just say, not my cup of tea, and that will make us sad. We may ask God for a rest stop when the Spirit cries push ahead ‐ move forward! And we will see God bless our tiredness, our frustration. God will love us when we curse the road ‐ the windiness of it. We will ask for forgiveness when we see the wisdom in the wayward path, We will fall in and out of love with one another, And we will cry when we need to leave a marker at the side of the road. Oh, but what a journey! What a blessed journey! Worthy of our time, our talents, worthy of our all. So, who are we? Together, we baptize infants, teach little ones the Bible, and play airplane in the fellowship hall. We watch them cry when they need to leave, we give them a sugar rush and then we send them home! We love on kids of all ages, We show up at their musicals, we cheer on the sidelines of their sports activities. We listen, and if we are so blessed, we will be like second moms and second dads to a young person who needs to know they can count on us. We send college students candy and weekly texts.

Section 1: Who We Are

We offer everyone communion, and all are welcome at the table (we’ve made it gluten‐free so that all may participate without fear ‐ even if it’s not your favorite bread!). We break bread together. We make each other laugh, and we drive each other crazy. We send flowers, we go to the hospital. We bake cookies (well, some buy, some bake) We study Scripture together, and we share insights, We disagree in love. We play softball—and with a wink and nod call ourselves kings and warriors even as we put ice on our pulled hamstrings. We swap second‐hand stuff. We travel abroad to serve in the name of Jesus in the heat. We give beans and rice, canned peas and tins of coffee for those who would go without. We sing, or, drone, We play piano with one hand or we listen to the piano played beautifully, We pray. We cry when we hear the word cancer, and we cry when we hear, “No more chemo!” We speak more loudly when necessary, We slow down to so that all may keep up. We wish everyone had a sense of family about church, and we lament everyone who walks away. We try not to overwhelm with our welcome, We wish we knew how everyone wished to participate joyfully, so we’ll keep asking. We step up to the plate, and we step down so that others might share their gifts. We follow Jesus. We walk with God, and we walk with one another. We believe in our why. We love being a part of that, and we want to invite you to be a part of it too. Let’s talk the talk, And let’s walk the walk, With God and with one another. Amen.

‐ With gracious thanks and love to Rev. Robin Miller‐Curras, for walking with God, and with us.

Summary Overview – Washington Township: Long Valley Presbyterian Church (LVPC) is located in scenic Washington Township, New Jersey, a community of Morris County incorporated in 1798. Long Valley is considered the heart of Washington Township, which also encompasses several unincorporated neighborhood sections located partially or completely within the township, including: Bartley, Califon, Drakestown, Fairmount, Four Bridges, German Valley, Middle Valley, Naughright, Parker, Pleasant Grove, Port Murray, Schooley’s Mountain, Springtown and Stephensburg. Washington Township’s neighbors include Morris County communities Chester Township and Mount Olive to the north, Hunterdon County communities Tewksbury Township and Lebanon Township to the south, as well as Warren County communities Mansfield Township to the west and Hackettstown to the northwest . Somerset County community Bedminster Township borders on the southeast corner. These communities are well represented by churches within the Presbyterian Church USA. The LVPC Discernment Team gathered information from various sources, including: the U.S. Census Bureau (2017) American Community Survey 5‐year estimates, the Presbyterian Church USA Community Demographics research site, and multiple community groups and members. A review and discussion of the data collected revealed that our membership closely reflects the population of Washington Township, as expected, and that many perceptions of our neighborhood are quite accurate. However, there were also new insights and information which stood out.

LVPC membership had been trending up faster than the overall population, but following review and reduction of membership rolls, member retirement and mobility, is now on the decline

There is data which suggests that 40% of the population within a 3 mile radius of LVPC is “unclaimed” or, unchurched

LVPC has not historically collected data which might assist in identifying opportunities for increasing membership from within the community

LVPC has a gap in membership in the post‐college age range as young adults relocate to more populated areas, and this may be contributing to reductions in the number of families with young children

Although generally considered to be an affluent community, there is ongoing need which can be addressed by local churches and community groups

LVPC is well connected to our neighbors through our efforts in Mission and the local Long Valley Community Assistance Program (LVCAP), but there are opportunities to deepen our commitment to the youth of our community

Section 2: Summary of Demographics Study and Congregational

Statistics

Population and Growth Overview:

Total population of Washington Township increased only 1% between 2010 and 2017

LVPC membership increased 8% from 2013 – 2017

Ongoing efforts to appropriately cull membership rolls in 2017 and 2018 resulted in a decrease, and LVPC membership for 2018 was reported at 457 active members

Average weekly attendance at LVPC for 2018 was 105 people

Data on neighborhoods within a 3 mile radius of LVPC indicates that 40% of the population is “unclaimed” (by a church affiliation), compared to approximately 52% in the USA

Family Structure:

LVPC does not collect specific household data, but estimates that membership demographics currently reflect the overall Washington Township values

In 2018, LVPC had 244 female members, equaling 53% of total membership

LVPC currently has 104 active pledging units, which include married households, families with minor children, single parent households, and single adults

Age Groups:

LVPC does not collect specific age data, but estimates that membership demographics currently reflect the overall Washington Township values

The least represented age group within LVPC is post college age, as young adults relocate to larger cities

LVPC membership in the 60‐69 and 70‐79 age ranges is also lower due to retirement and relocation after grown children leave home

LVPC currently has 42 children preschool through grade 12 enrolled in Christian Education

Attendance in LVPC Youth Programs is open to, and often attended by, other youth from within the community

Housing Types:

Washington Township is considered an affluent area, with a median housing price of $455,000 and 39% of housing over $500,000

There is ample opportunity for home ownership with 38% of units below $400,000

Much of Washington Township is populated with single unit owner‐occupied housing, with 11% of units occupied by renters

There are 2 multi‐unit townhouse complexes within the Township offering ownership and rental opportunities, as well as single family home rentals

Education Levels:

LVPC does not collect specific educational data, but estimates that membership demographics currently reflect the overall Washington Township values

The community attracts college educated professionals, but is also well represented by those employed as tradesmen and in the service industry, as well as family operated farms

Economic Indicators:

Washington Township was 129% higher than the 2017 US median household income of $61,372

LVPC does not collect specific income data, but estimates that membership demographics currently reflect the overall Washington Township values

LVPC is an active member of LVCAP, a community organization which supports the community food pantry (housed at LVPC) and addresses specific needs of residents as they are brought to attention

Culture and Language:

The largest cultural group within Washington Township is white, English speaking, and of European American heritage

This demographic is reflected in LVPC membership

LVPC warmly welcomes all people in search of a Church Family

What Does Our Neighborhood Look Like?

Washington Township has a quaint downtown area populated with typical small businesses and shops, with limited large scale commercial operations located further in the perimeter

With 44.6 square miles most walking activity takes place within established neighborhoods, trails, and park areas

The township boasts several public recreation areas enjoyed by all ages, including: Schooley’s Mountain County Park, sections of the Patriots’ Path – a county walking trail, Rock Spring Park and Athletic Fields, as well as a community dog park and garden

Washington Township connects and updates residents by way of its internet site: https://www.wtmorris.org/, which houses information on all aspects of life in the community

LVPC publishes its own internet site with information on the church, its congregation and worship opportunities: http://lvpc.net/

LVPC welcomes all residents as well as members of other communities by opening up Youth Programs to the regional high school district and friends of LVPC youth

Other neighborhood outreach by LVPC includes participation in the Long Valley Community Assistance Program (LVCAP), hosting the Washington Township Food Pantry on site, and anchoring the annual Good Friday Crosswalk

LVPC is LBGTQ friendly, and welcomes all friends in Jesus Christ

Community Conversations: The Long Valley Presbyterian Discernment Team conducted a neighborhood reach out exercise, visiting and conversing with multiple community members and groups, including: local police, business owners, area high school principal, teacher, counselor and Christian student group, local Junior Women’s Club, and other area pastors. We asked the question: What are the needs and concerns of Long Valley residents? Stress and Anxiety are prevalent in both teens and adults.

Social Media is a huge part of students’ (and some adults’) lives – not positive

Kids don’t know how to socialize normally – changing too fast

No ability to “rest” from social media – kids never turn it off

Between social media and homework, students don’t get enough sleep

Parents are not letting kids experience failure – they don’t learn resilience

Teens and adults are using alcohol and drugs to “escape from pressures and sadness”

Young adults are obsessed with their image and “brand” on social media

Young adults’ biggest fear is isolation and loneliness It’s very expensive to live in Long Valley – Town issues

Property taxes keep going up – pricing middle‐income and older people out of town

Town infrastructure (water, roads) is a concern – maintenance lagging?

Very little racial/cultural diversity – how do our kids learn tolerance?

Economic diversity present – creates shame and stress on those with less

LV is a big town – mountain vs valley and other divisions are present

Is Long Valley ready for disaster – infrastructure failure, storms, civil unrest?

Lack of central place(s) in town to come together

Lack of things for teens to do – need a positive way to connect School Issues – Long Valley is built around schools

School budget is 70% of property tax bill – property values depend on school ranking

State funding is declining as student population declines, so more tax revenue required

Kids are stressed in school due to issues at home or at school

Lack of school pride – everyone is interested in their own child’s situation

High School students worry about grades, homework, testing, college admission process

Parents send mixed signals – “do what you love” vs. “how will you make a living?”

Sports and extra‐curriculars also increase the stress – parents expect excellence

Worries about school safety and security – can the unthinkable happen in LV? Church / Religion – where is God?

Many “unchurched” residents of Long Valley

Churches are exclusive and insular – they compete with each other for membership?

Many people dealing with grief with little support

Not enough interest in reach (mission) beyond the Long Valley community

People are worried about being perceived as “too religious” or “evangelical”

We asked the question: What would make a better Long Valley? School Admin, staff

Keep kids off social media!

More collaboration between the school community and the greater Long Valley community

More community support and celebration of what’s going on in our schools

Stronger relationship between all schools, K‐8 and high school

Parents willing to hear about issues in school and help their kids cope

Parents willing to let their kids grow through struggle and failure Long Valley residents

Community Center where people of all ages can gather

Better preparation for storms and other disasters

Lower taxes

Reduce the pressure on our kids so that they can enjoy their youth

Churches willing to work together for the greater good and to reach out We didn’t ask this question, but heard many comments about: What is working well in Long Valley?

Long Valley churches are families who offer support to one another

LVPC has lots of great stuff going on!

Many groups in Long Valley who strive to make the town a better place to live, i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Woman’s Club and Junior Women’s Club, Juniorettes, school groups

Long Valley Community Assistance Program – food pantry and financial help

Township government that is volunteer – no salaries, no corruption

Generous residents who donate to local causes

Educated population that values education, volunteering and civil engagement

Great schools – students have many opportunities

Low crime rate

Long Valley

Timeline Exercise Overview:

Track life at LVPC through events of importance shared by the congregation. Events were recorded on colored post‐it notes:

YELLOW notes signified GREAT events

BLUE notes signified DIFFICULT events

GREEN notes signified HOLY SPIRIT AT WORK Events recorded into the framework from 1973 to 2019:

OPEN DISCUSSION on Review of Timeline:

1. What’s jumping out at you?

Lots of love and happiness

Section 3: Summary of Timeline Event, Biblical Stories, and Metaphors

Equal amount of green and yellow – indicates lots of growth.

Blue indicates that conflict has occurred, and was brought out into the open. Indicates healthy response to conflict.

2. What do you see?

That gives you HOPE?

See support through congregational prayer.

The LVPC Church family is strong – togetherness/acceptance is often demonstrated through ability to talk about difficulties. Seen in Youth Group, Confirmation classes; Men’s Breakfast & Bible studies; through PWC & women’s Bible studies and the annual retreat.

LVPC welcomes all who accept Christ – many folks started their journey as part of another denomination, Roman Catholic and Protestant.

Participation in Rummage Sale, Ort Farms, Tricky Tray, Auction. That gives you PAUSE?

There is less youth participation in the church – (reflection of less youth in the area?) Where do you see THE WORK of the HOLY SPIRIT?

All around LVPC

3. What story from the Bible best represents where LVPC is?

The story of Noah’s Ark. (Afloat, gathered together, looking for the new beginning)

Lazarus. Rising from the end of what we know and beginning a new life.) Post resurrection – what now?

Letters from Timothy. (Need to come together as a community, and as stewards of our Church.)

The two men on the road to Emmaus. (Moving on from the loss of our leader towards the promise of a new beginning.)

The story of Martha and Mary. (Service and heart).

The Prodigal Son. (Comfortable in our home).

Letters from the Gospels. (Illustrations of how people overcame being in difficult places).

Moses. (Journey from a dark place and then the handover of the people by Moses to Joshua before moving into the promised land).

Concluding Impressions:

LVPC is stronger than it thinks.

There is lots of love. A lot of heart and soul in the LVPC congregation.

Positivity.

Togetherness.

There are different groups in LVPC, but there are no factions. A lot like family.

4. Where is God leading the congregation? To be determined

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Summary Overview From June 4, 2019 to October 9, 2019, six Listening Posts were held, and notes were taken.

Approximately 65 LVPC members took part and shared their thoughts. Following is a summary of notes

from those sessions:

What biblical stories relate to our life together as a faith community?

Mary and Martha – be still and serve

Letters from Paul – learning how to lead

Jesus’s Sermons – direction for our lives

Lost lamb – need to reach out to the unchurched

Jonah and the Whale – questioning experiences in our lives

Church body has many parts – each part as important as another

Where two or more are gathered,… ‐ God is with us when Christians gather together

Golden Rule – we should live by this (treat others the way you’d like to be treated)Resurrection –

the promise of salvation and new beginnings

Leviticus – accept others, even strangers, into your community

John 13:7 – Losing a pastor and having a plan for the church (You do not realize now what I am

doing; later you will understand.)

1 Corinthians 12 – Everyone’s gifts are useful in a church and community

1 Corinthians 13 – Do everything in love, or else it’s not worth much

Exodus 14:14 – Surround ourselves with God for protection – stay calm (The Lord will fight for

you, and you have only to keep still.)

Ecclesiastes 8:2 – We must come together and do our duty in working toward a new pastor

(Keep the king’s command because of your sacred oath.)

What are some metaphors or images that best fit with our community? With our congregation?

Christmas Eve service with candles, united

Community Cross walk on Good Friday – Christians of all denominations come together

Palm Sunday – kids waving palms in church

Youth Sunday – youth are the leaders, they are the example, uniting everyone

Smiling people on Sunday morning – happy to be at church

Food Pantry – getting to know those in our community who don’t have a lot

Rummage Sale – everyone comes together to make it happen

Long Valley is a happy place – even though there are problems, enjoy what you have

Our church is service‐based – caring for others in town

Church picnic – wanting to stay with the Lord longer than the church service

Long Valley is like the Garden of Eden – bucolic and lovely

Long Valley looks great on the outside, but lots of hidden problems – people hesitate to share

Long Valley is split/divided – the haves and the have nots, political and ideological schisms

LVPC is a beacon ‐ we shouldn’t hide our light under a basket – let the world see

Christian fellowship and spirit on display at softball games and men’s breakfasts

Section 4: Summary of Listening Posts and Reflection Statement

Comments about the demographic study that was shared:

Not many surprising findings

The area is slowly becoming more diverse

There is economic diversity but very little racial or ethnic diversity

Divorce rate is lower than the average – this is good, but it makes things harder for those adults and kids who are going through a family split

40% of people not churched – probably lower than in other areas

Young families are not moving into town in the same numbers as years ago

Distraction of other activities on Sundays – sports

Our youth program is strong – should market this better to families in town

Our older members, the backbone of the church, are retiring and moving

Looking into the future – will our youth group still be vibrant? Hard to sustain with low numbers

Young families can’t afford to live in Long Valley or surrounding areas

LVPC needs to be a haven for people – lots of stress in town

We shouldn’t feel like we’re competing with Catholic churches

Comments about the LVPC Timeline event:

There were notations of positive and negative events at LVPC – good balance

Some memories went far back in time, but smaller and smaller number of events as you went back

The event was a memory of our collective experience as a congregation

It showed that we are able to move past hard times as a congregation

People remember milestones in the church – change of pastors, etc.

We got through bad events – built a bridge and went over it

It showed perseverance, standing together as a family

Reminded us how important the church is to us – fond memories, lots to share

Lots of personal moments were sighted versus church‐wide events – baptisms, weddings, ordinations

First time that the reason for Pastor Mike leaving was spoken out loud Where do you see God at work at LVPC?

Volunteering – it’s easy to get a group together to help – few sign up but many show up

Trust among church members – we acknowledge differences but work together for good

Community Outreach – Food Pantry, Giving Tree and other outreach helps those in need

Strong Youth program – good program for 20 years now, strong leadership at present

Youth Sunday worship service was amazing!

Strong lay leadership – bible studies, lay readers, elders and deacons stepping up

Music ministry – wonderful gift to the congregation

We have pulled together during this transition – people have stepped up

Rummage sale keeps on going strong – wonderful ministry for LVPC members and to those in need

Response to Spring Fling and how people gather to care for our church

Strong and dedicated men in our church – unusual ‐ we are blessed

Mission trips to Work Camp and DR – amazing experiences for youth and adults alike

LVPC members take care of each other during hard times and health emergencies

Worship has remained vibrant and relevant

Complete change of staff – Secretary, Pastor, Organ/Piano player – and still we move forward Where do you see God at work in the community?

Volunteerism – many important town leadership roles are done without pay

Community comes together to support each other when things happen

Kids are embracing kindness – reaching out to help their peers – empathy

Interfaith Alliances like LVCAP and other groups

Scouts are strong and supported in Long Valley

EMTs, Fire department, Police Department

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Describe the LVPC congregation in one word:

Supportive Crossroads Peaceful Caring Family Educated Community Accepting Fellowship Fashionable Service Inclusive Forgiving Authentic Generous Open Welcoming Warm Loving Loyal Fun Beautiful Happy Musical Special Passionate Responsible United Trustworthy Strong Hopeful Prayers Close knit Sharing Joyful Food Resilient Helpful

Comments about opportunities for growth:

How do we get new members involved and ready to lead and volunteer?

We need to show how money does God’s work – people need to know what it takes to run LVPC

We’ve had years of lack of leadership at LVPC – how do we support leadership development?

Focus on the unchurched?

How do we do a better job of promoting our church during community outreach?

Our website could be better – good way to attract younger families?

We can’t rest on our laurels – need to figure out how to attract younger families or we will “age out”


Summary Overview

On October 29, 2019, the Discernment Team held a joint Retreat with LVPC Session members to review

the Demographic Report, Timeline Event and Listening Post Summaries in preparation for the

Congregational Discernment Retreat. Ideas were shared in a brainstorming format, with a focus on

listening to and inviting all comments. The meeting concluded with a call to prayer for our emerging

sense of God’s call to LVPC.

Observations from previous reports:

Demographic Study: Some additional observations were that our membership numbers are not in line

with our weekly attendance. It was noted that the community conversations were especially helpful for

getting a handle on the needs of our surrounding community. Dave, the owner of Coffee Potter is a

great community resource.

Timeline Event: Some additional observations were that our church has a great deal of energy…many

personal achievements were shared…many people have not been here long enough to have a memory

past Pastor Aaron, however those who were have noted a noticeable difference between Aaron and

interim Pastor Jeanne with respect to process.

Listening Posts: Some additional observations were that the youth in our church show great biblical

knowledge and maturity.

Where does God appear to be at work in us and in our corner of the world right now?

• LVCAP • Youth Group – youth know how & can pray • Bible Studies [including male participation] • Rummage Sale, Ort Farms [church working together] • Kings & Warriors softball team • DR Mission Trips • Lay readers • Choir & Music ministry – spiritually driven • Session & Deacons • Cross Walk • Kids are looking for opportunities for service • Fellowship / sharing • Joys & Concerns / Prayer Chain • Accessibility to the community • Pastoral Care • Volunteers show up to help – confirmation partners • Welcoming, accepting and inclusive of visitors and outsiders • Community volunteerism [EMTs, School Board, etc.]

Section 5: Summary of Discernment Team and Session Retreat

LVCAP, youth group, Bible studies, Rummage Sale/Ort Farms with the church working well together,

Kings and Warriors with the church playing well together, Mission trips, lay reading, commitment to the

church despite loss of pastor, strength of our interim pastor, the choir and the blessing of Rob, and that

the choir is worship driven not performance driven, our church provides an opportunity for other youth

in our community to serve with the Food Pantry and Stuff the Bus, Boy Scouts etc. We have great

fellowship each week after church, our prayer life is authentic – Joys and Concerns a time of honesty in

our church, and people really do pray for each other. We have a building that is generously accessible to

the community. The physical location of our church and the beauty of Long Valley are advantages we

have. Our youth are biblically literate and they know how to pray, we have a high population of deeply

committed men. We have great pastoral/deacon care to our members in need, we have deep

commitment to our church home as seen in the fact that we have volunteers to do things like cut the

grass. Our confirmation program is robust and there are plenty of members who want to be

confirmation partners. We are multi‐generational, and our older women are vibrant and young at heart.

We are an accepting, inclusive, non‐judgmental place. Our members are well represented throughout

the community in other services and ministries.

Do we have an emerging sense of God’s call to LVPC?

• Focus on Pastor Aaron years • How many things we can do together – where God is at work • People are here because they want to be here • People take their faith seriously – allows people from different paths to come together • Fellowship strength – concern that perhaps we are not growing – the same people are involved • Want others to experience the growing Faith that we feel • Congregation stayed strong – Bible Studies / DR Trip / Youth Programs • There are people with needs despite our affluence • We are a strong Presbyterian Church but there is more that we can do • Issues and dangers of Social Media • “Family” to offer to those without one locally • Well‐kept secret that the community should know more about – the word should be “Invitation” • Commitment to Mission[s] & trips • Openness

People want to be here. There is a strong sense of community. There is a delineation between the

“Mike years vs. the Aaron years.” We are sincere and open to others. We have great fellowship, but

does that keep us too comfortable when we perhaps should be more focused on growth? Even so, we

are not exclusive. Our church has stayed strong even while losing a pastor. Even though we live in an

affluent community, we are not out of touch with the needs of the community. We are concerned

about the role social media has on our youth. We are proud of the love and involvement of our people.

We are service oriented, open minded, and fellowship driven. We are a well‐kept secret, so we need to

be thinking about the value of our inviting others in. We should consider that while all of these things

are good, they all need to hang on the reality that we are a church who actively seeks Jesus in our

personal and corporate lives.

Summary Overview On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Discernment Team conducted a churchwide retreat to review all previous summary reports and formulate a mission statement which reflects God’s call for LVPC. Welcome Pastor Robin provided welcoming opening remarks Prayer Began with a table sharing of any personal prayer concerns. Pastor Robin then opened the retreat with prayer. Scripture Sharing exercise: Exodus 3: 1‐12 The scripture passage was read, those attending then broke into pairs and discussed/shared those elements of the passage that stood out to them. Reflecting on the Discernment Event Pastor Robin provided a review of the previously conducted aspects of the discernment process. The group was asked to take a moment to review the summary outlined on the final two pages of the handout packet. Highlights of Demographics Robin provided a high‐level summary of the demographic study results. Our community:

91% White

81% Married

40 – 60‐Year‐old with Kids

Affluent

Well‐Educated

40% Unclaimed (unchurched) Question for Reflection: God has planted us here to minister, respond to the needs of this larger community…we are being called to feed God’s people. What are some emerging or ongoing needs of your community / neighborhood? Discussions were held at each individual table, followed by report backs:

Section 6: Summary of Congregational Discernment Retreat

Unchurched have never experienced church life – you don’t know what you are missing until you experience

Need for a community connection – address loneliness experienced throughout the community, make it a personal invitation

Anxiety (especially among the youth). Kids supporting one another in school – Adults could use this support as well

Church witness – churches working together versus being in competition with one another

Interfaith activities / openness to seeker

Teen Center

Community programming – seminars on loneliness, social media, etc. Give people a reason to walk into this building

Family based mission programs – gap exists for age group under 16 – we could create a mission program that catered to this segment – create service opportunities for families

Programs that meet the needs of the community

People need to know that they are loved by God

Singles population – difficult to find community – particularly for the “suddenly single”

Experience of Diversity and Tolerance ‐ getting away from the white, married, affluent and educated

What Needs Attention:

Observation ‐ Two of the smallest things on the “Wordle” (meaning that they had not been emphasized in prior discussions) …Faith and Prayer – Indicating that we may have some church building to do within LVPC before reaching out?

Bible Study information is on the website – some in the community have responded – we could perhaps do a better job of communicating what is taking place at LVPC.

Adult programming is lacking – we used to do more – Joyful Java was lifted‐up as an example. What are ways that LVPC is already reaching out to those emerging or ongoing needs? What are ways that the congregation could reach out to those emerging or ongoing needs? Lunch Break – During which time the group viewed a “Ted Talk” video: Start with Why: Ted Talk with Simon Sinek Why does your organization exist? Inspired organizations communicate from the inside out… they address the Why first, then move to the How, then the What. Most communicate the other way… from the What, to the How, then the Why. Apple as an example of communicating from the Why first: Why – With everything we do we believe in challenging the status quo How ‐ We design new, innovative and revolutionary/leading edge products… What ‐ Want to buy one of our computers? If you don’t know why you do what you do…how will you ever get people to be a part of what it is that you do?

People who believe in the why will work harder than those motivated by the what… the Wright Brothers were an example in their time… The Wright Brothers were “in it” for the challenge associated with flight…the possibilities of flight and the way that it would change society. People bought into this believe and worked harder to achieve on behalf of the common belief.

People don’t buy what you believe they buy why you believe in it.

People don’t buy what you do they buy why you do it.

What you do serves as the proof of what you believe. There are leaders and there are those who lead… leaders take advantage of their position of authority… we follow real leaders because we want to…because they inspire us. The Vocation Statement Robin outlined the key elements of a vocation/mission statement:

Describes the purpose, mission, identity, and call of the congregation’s ministry – we need to know the why we are a church?

Should be one sentence that is meaningful and easy to memorize

Should have forward movement – not be about the history or identity of LVPC

Should answer Why we exist not What we do

Should act as a litmus test for mission and ministry

What we say yes to, what we say no to

Should be easily printed on the bulletin, newsletter, website, Facebook page, twitter post, etc. Brainstorming then Crafting (bolded words appear as recurring themes or thoughts that generated additional conversation)

We have Home/Shelter here

Share love we have from Jesus with others

Joyful community of faith

Remind us how to be

Purposeful Service

Caring Community Fellowship

Intentional Prayer

Welcoming

Reflecting God’s love throughout love

For faith community

Joy

Each other

Acceptance

Sharing Joyful Faith through Action

Building Community through Faith in Action

Christ Centered

Love – Service

Faith – Praying Community

Welcoming – Fellowship

Relationships – Reflecting

Strengthen our Belief – God

Supportive of All

Sitting at the feet of Jesus

Serving in the home of Jesus

Joy

Faith Base

We Believe

Fellowship

Community

Truth

Help Mission

Outreach

Power

Love

Network

Fun

Comfort

Based in this world

Strong Faith

Receive

Real

Osmosis

Join us on our Journey

Taking Jesus on the road Why does LVPC Exist? Table groupings were asked to brainstorm/develop mission statement ideas:

Reflecting God’s love through faithful action

Building faithful community through action

On a Christ centered journey of faith, reflecting God’s love

Walk with God, Walk with One another

Reflecting the Love of Christ

Reflecting God’s love through faith and community

A community that believe in Jesus Christ and continues to challenge itself through individual faith growth

Walking with God Walking with one another

Walking faithfully with God, walking joyfully with one another A group discussion took place around each/all the table suggestions. Following thoughtful, reflective and personal sharing…the group agreed on… Walking with God, Walking with One Another. Closing in Prayer The group formed a handheld circle while Pastor Robin closed the retreat in Prayer.

Summary Overview The Session and Discernment Team members met to develop a vision from our new mission statement and outline existing and new activities which will help us to live out the mission and vision. Reflecting on the new Mission Statement Walking with God, Walking with One Another – what does this look like? Who is the “other”? Not only our members but people in the community and the world. Highlights of Discussion Develop a Vision (the How and the What) which reflects the Mission (the Why) The 7 HOWS, and the associated WHATS: these are things we do to support our Mission, with new ideas in bold type:

Studying Scripture – for all ages o Five Bible Studies o Sunday School o Youth Group o Confirmation Class

Worship o Two Worship Services – Special Services o Weddings, Funerals, & Baptisms o Music Program

Fellowship o Men’s Saturday Breakfast

Mission o Presbyterian Women o Dominican Republic o Work Camp o Ort Farm o Connecting with Schools

Community Outreach o LVCAP o Support of Scouting o Building Use [Zumba, AA] o Rummage Sale o King & Warriors o Joyful Java o Community Forums * o Support Group o Connecting with Schools *

Section 7: Summary of Visioning Retreat, Action Steps and Plan

Interfaith Activities o Cross Walk o Mount Olive Interfaith Clergy Assn o Minister Exchange *

Member Care o Prayer Chain o Deacons o Joys & Concerns o College Care o Funeral Care o Caroling – for Nursing Homes & shut‐ins

Question for Reflection: How do we develop this into a cohesive Vision? It must capture the Why, the Hows, and the Whats. Long Valley Presbyterian Church Vision: Always listening for the call of the Holy Spirit and the needs in our community, LVPC shows up in love:

We listen for God's voice in Scripture and in worship, through prayer and in our daily walk of faith. We marvel at how God speaks through friend and stranger. We listen for God's call to action as we walk in our community and hear the needs of God's children.

We respond to God's call by showing up through mission and community outreach, by walking with one another through celebration and sorrow, through laughter or through tears.

We strive to build bridges throughout the community through interfaith activities to the Glory of God.

Actions Steps and Plans: What are some action steps to move the vocation and vision forward?

The new Mission and Vision have already been shared multiple times and ways with the

Congregation in order to raise awareness and interest

Interim Pastor has begun interaction with Mount Olive Interfaith Clergy Assn

Mission Elder and committee have already undertaken a new project to provide financial support (gift cards) to community school nurses to be distributed confidentially as needs are identified

Deacon Elder is refreshing deacon responsibilities and recruiting new committees under this umbrella to address community outreach

Summary Overview On Sunday, December 22, 2019, Interim Pastor Robin Miller‐Curras and the Discernment Team conducted a Leadership Capacity Event for the congregation to allow for input on the leadership qualities most important to the living out of the new mission and vision statements. New Mission and Vision Review Walking with God, Walking with One Another Always listening for the call of the Holy Spirit and the needs in our community, LVPC shows up in love:

We listen for God's voice in Scripture and in worship, through prayer and in our daily walk of faith. We marvel at how God speaks through friend and stranger. We listen for God's call to action as we walk in our community and hear the needs of God's children.

We respond to God's call by showing up through mission and community outreach, by walking with one another through celebration and sorrow, through laughter or through tears.

We strive to build bridges throughout the community through interfaith activities to the Glory of God.

Event Results and Conclusions There are 4 qualities for future leadership that are the most important to the congregation: Preaching & Worship Leadership, Spiritual Maturity, Interpersonal Relationship Engager, Communicator

Section 8: Leadership Capacity Event Report

Data Tabulation

Reflection on the Road to Financial Health Endowments and Major Gifts – What is our Endowment Program? What are some action steps to start a program or to improve it?

LVPC does not have an endowment, per se, a “permanently restricted” account or fund, to which donors contribute with the understanding that those donations become part of a permanent investment reserve. LVPC does have the ability to receive “designated” contributions (where there may be an express wish of it going to fund the music program, mission, etc. Such contributions would be properly set aside and utilized only as designated.

LVPC has been bequeathed money at times but it was without the stipulation that it would be invested with only interest income made available for general use. These monies are placed into the “Unrestricted gifts” fund. This fund is rarely used and generally only when there is a critical, more significant, or unanticipated expenditure.

In the past, relatively small amounts of money have been donated and placed in our “Discretionary Special” fund. However, these amounts are relatively inconsequential.

LVPC could make use of Presbytery’s financial tools to speak to the congregation about endowments. However, in a church of LVPC’s size, there is value in the use of contributions to meet current needs rather than in building an endowment.

Financial Leadership – Who is our team for stewardship? What resources do they need?

LVPC experienced a transitional year having lost a long‐tenured Stewardship Elder. Our Stewardship Elder currently works independently but does have plans to expand our efforts through the establishment of a Stewardship Committee.

The Stewardship elder and Finance Committees work very closely together as the two are appreciably intertwined. Representatives of the Finance Committee have attended the annually conducted Presbytery Finance seminars and have shared stewardship related materials with LVPC’s elder. LVPC anticipates exploring Presbytery offerings around stewardship soon.

Participation and Online Giving – How do we provide opportunities for giving? Do we take in consideration generational differences in giving? How can we encourage online giving?

Opportunities for giving take many forms throughout the year. The hallmark of course is our annual stewardship campaign, but we also have events that promote both fellowship and a spirit of giving among members. Our annual Ort Farm concessions weekend, and “Gifts and Talents” auction are two events where LVPC raises funds that serve to supplement both our Mission (both local and international) and Youth programs.

LVPC’s Presbyterian Women also provide giving opportunities connected to the spiritual or need based endeavors undertaken by that group. Primary among opportunities provided is the twice annually conducted Rummage Sale where both church members and members of the community at large are encouraged to donate items to benefit others throughout the local and more distant communities. Additionally, the sponsorship of a young lady in Africa is publicized throughout the year with both progress updates and related giving opportunities communicated.

Section 9: Financial Health Assessment, Reflection, and Response

Long Valley Community Assistance Program (LVCAP) – While a community‐wide program, our church represents the focal point of this important community‐oriented assistance effort. LVPC houses the local food pantry which brings together volunteers from a consortium of local churches with the goal of providing food, and emergency financial assistance, to those in need. LVPC members maintain significant representation within this group which ensures that LVCAP is recognized as an additional opportunity among our church members to give to the local community.

Envelopes are assigned to all who request and un‐numbered (unassigned) envelopes are available in each pew for use during Sunday worship.

LVPC maintains an E‐Trade account and has proven efficiency in the receipt and subsequent execution of stock received by members as pledge fulfillment.

We have several members who utilize Donor Advised Funds in order to fulfil their annual pledge obligation.

LVPC has experienced examples of giving being realized through Charitable Trusts.

LVPC has registered with “Benevity”, a global leader on workplace giving, and has processed contributions received through this on‐line donor platform.

Several members take advantage of electronic bank transfers in order to achieve a weekly recurring schedule of planned pledge fulfillment.

We have not yet instituted giving programs utilizing credit cards or Smart Phone apps. But we do plan to improve the communications around our existing alternatives and explore these untapped methods more fully throughout 2020.

Source of Funds – What are our sources of funds? What do we need to do to ensure a mix of funding sources?

Sources of funds include pledged income, loose plate offerings, interest from various bank accounts and CD’s, building use (small rental amounts charged for the use of our facility), along with alternative fundraising opportunities.

LVPC’s Session recently voted to no longer host an annual “Tricky Tray” event due to its being inconsistent with the spiritual mission of our church. This event has historically represented a significant source of “additional income” to the church so LVPC will be exploring opportunities to replace the income previously derived from this event.

We have discussed benchmarking with other churches our size to develop alternative funding sources.

Planning – What is our stewardship plan? What steps do we need to take to improve our stewardship plan? How do we educate all generations about stewardship?

The Stewardship Elder works closely with LVPC’s Pastor to a plan, strategize dates, develop a theme, etc. in advance of the annual stewardship campaign.

The Pastor plans a sermon series where giving is central to the theme as we approach giving Sunday.

The Stewardship Elder speaks several times during our fall stewardship campaign, regarding various topics, i.e. What it takes to power a church, monetarily speaking, current numbers of congregants as contrasted to previous years and what this means, our duties as God’s people and how we need resources to help God and his children.

The campaign culminates with giving Sunday where the service includes a very spiritually moving opportunity for all present to individually, yet together as one church, drop their annual pledge in a receiving basket at the front of the sanctuary.

Preaching and Communication – How are we communicating stewardship? What are some steps to improve our communication?

More effective this year was a sermon series leading up to Giving Sunday. Rather than one sermon, one Sunday, the series promoted a more thoughtful, spiritually based build up to the giving commitment.

Capital Campaigns – How are we funding capital improvements? What conversations to we need to have about capital needs and financial resources?

LVPC’s most recent capital campaign was conducted in 2015 in order to replace the carpet located in LVPC’s sanctuary. The campaign succeeded in raising $25,000 which covered the full cost of re‐carpeting the sanctuary and renovating the narthex entry space.

LVPC maintains an Unrestricted Gifts Fund (reserve fund) with Session authorized to make funds available from reserve to fund special or exceptional needs as they may arise.

LVPC may undertake a capital campaign effort in 2020 aimed toward the replacement of the church sign located at our main entrance.

We need to have a conversation about several upcoming major expenses (roof replacement, etc.). Session addresses capital campaign‐oriented needs and decides how to proceed.

Deficits and Debts ‐Do we have balance on our debt repayment and our ministry needs?

No, we do not have a balance on the above mentioned nor does LVPC currently carry any debt. Bequests and Planned Giving – Are we prepared for receiving Bequests? What is our planned giving program?

LVPC is prepared to receive bequests and does have one significant bequest currently in play.

Our planned giving program requires discussion and development.

Giving Emphasis by age group – What areas need our attention?

Most of our pledging units are age 45 or older. We also have quite a few younger families. The group that needs are attention is the young adults/post college graduate age.

Your Church and Its Peers – What do we learn from this section? What is our long‐term financial plan? What steps can we take to move toward a long‐term financial health? What are our first steps on the Road to Financial Health?

The question reminds us that LVPC does not currently have a documented long‐term financial plan but in summary the Finance Committee can offer the following tenants of what has been our consistent approach to the present and future security of LVPC:

o Prudent management of annual expenditures – Session Elders are mindful of their fiscal responsibility to operate within annual budget guidelines. Protocols exist to ensure that Session be made aware of and be involved in the approval of any significant expenditures exceeding budgeted funds.

o Unrestricted Gifts – LVPC’s Session strives to avoid the utilization of reserve funds for any customarily budgeted annual expenses. Session does authorize the use of reserves for special initiatives, but any such use requires the majority vote of session.

o Mission and Youth Programs – LVPC strives to ensure that both Mission and Youth related programs remain fully funded. Both programs receive preferential treatment throughout the annual budgeting process and those responsible are encouraged to fully utilize these funds throughout the year.

o Future Expenditures – LVPC works to anticipate and properly plan, or reserve for, significant future expenditures. Most noteworthy of the moment are the eventual replacement of the roof, restoration of the church bell, and necessary improvements to the manse property.

o Pastoral Search – LVPC anticipates expenditures associated with its search for a full time Pastor. While every effort will be made to complete this process without the use of reserve funds, we do anticipate some need to supplement our 2020 operating budget.

o Per‐Capita Pledge Commitment – LVPC’s Session has planned to take an additional incremental step toward the fulfillment of its annual per‐capita pledge assessment. Simultaneous to LVPC’s working to achieve a more accurate representation of our membership rolls, Session has approved an additional increase in the amount of LVPC’s per‐capita commitment for 2020.

Moving toward a long‐term financial health: o Explore opportunities to increase the number of pledge commitments o Work to meet or exceed the national average in amount per pledge o Expand on the variety of methods currently in place to receive pledged contributions o Explore additional charitable gift options – i.e. charitable bequests or beneficiary

designations

First steps to be taken: o Work to achieve a financial mission statement or long‐term financial strategy that

effectively articulates a connection between LVPC’s mission “Walking with God, Walking with One Another” to the short and long‐term financial objectives of our church.

Long Valley Presbyterian Church Financial Health Survey Response – Deficits & Debt Rating

As a criterion toward fulfillment of the Discernment exercise, LVPC completed an on‐line financial

assessment survey “The Road to Financial Health Survey”. LVPC was rated as doing well in select areas,

were judged as having room from improvement in others, but did receive one “red light” indicator in the

category of “Deficits & Debt” which suggests that immediate attention is needed.

To be clear, LVPC currently carries no debt, and responded as such to the on‐line survey question.

The Finance Committee looks forward to working with the Presbytery office to determine what

triggered this categorization but in the interim offers the following high‐level financial summaries as

evidence of our past and future financial solvency:

Income and Expense Summary – Budgeted to Actual with Resulting Deficit/Surplus

Year Budgeted Income

Budgeted Expense

Actual Income Actual Expense

(Deficit) or + Surplus

2017 $301,513 $304,599 $317,302 $276,612 + $40,690

2018 $291,500 $287,302 $306,421 $241,870 + $64,551 *

2019** $310,290 $316,592 $283,411 $265,354 + 18,057

2020 $315,560 $328,956

*Surplus from compensation savings resulting from loss of full time Pastor **2019 Income & Expense budget contemplated the infusion of $35K from reserves for search firm which never took place, hence the large disparity between budgeted and actual income and expense dollars. Pledge Summary

Year # Pledges Amt. Pledged Act. Realized Difference

2017 116 $260,000 $282.863 + $22,863

2018 112 $269,000 $277,257 + $7,705

2019 104 $253,340 $260,475 + $7,135

2020 114 $269,070

Non‐Pledged Contributions (Loose Plate Offerings)

Year Budgeted Loose Plate Actual Loose Plate Difference

2017 $6,000 $6,797 + $797

2018 $6,000 $8,720 + $2,720

2019 $6,000 $8,731 + $2,731

2020 $7,000

Unrestricted Gifts (Reserves) Fund Balance

Year Year‐End Unrestricted Gifts Fund Balance (Reserves)

2017 $245,098

2018 $309,218

2019 $307,611 (installation of new well tank)

2020

As of 01/13/20 10:30am

DEFICITS & DEBT

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PARTICIPATION

ENDOWMENTS

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS

BEQUESTS &

PLANNED GIVING

PLANNING

SOURCES OF FUNDS

CHECK LIST OF BEST PRACTICESLong Valley Presbyterian Church appears to be doing well inareas with a green light. A yellow light indicates that there isroom for improvement. Red lights indicate areas in need ofimmediate attention. Contact your Ministry Relations Officer forassistance. See the full report for details.

CriticalNeed

NeedsAttention

DoingWell

A report for Long Valley PresbyterianChurch, Long Valley, NJ

Survey completed by Leah Korbel 9088326625 on January 3, 2020

Thank you for completing thisfinance, stewardship andgenerosity assessmentoffered by the PresbyterianFoundation. The information youprovided, along with statisticalinformation gathered frompublished reports, has beenassessed according to bestpractices and peercomparisons.

The resultingrecommendations areintended to help yourcongregation maximize givingthrough tithes, offerings andother means of support for yourministry and mission work.

This assessment is designed toprovide valuable insights andrecommendations to help youmaximize the attraction of God’sresources to further the missionof the church. We are honoredto help you cultivategenerosity within yourcongregation and among yourindividual members. Thankyou for your commitment andyour investment of time to doingthe important work of Christ’schurch.

DEFICITS & DEBTAlmost all congregations strive for a balanced operating budget. Yetthere are rare occasions when some borrowing makes sense. Somecongregations maintain a line of credit to help with cash flow, forexample. Others take out a mortgage in conjunction with a capitalcampaign.

Problems arise when the payment of debt service overwhelms thechurch’s operating budget, limiting the congregation’s capacity forministry. Best practices indicate that a congregation’s total debtshould not exceed twice its operating budget.

Spending more than you take in can create similar problems. Whilecutting expenses can always address this, be sure to look for waysto increase giving as well.

Critical Need

Resources for follow-up:Culture of Generosity video, Building Your Church’s Endowment,Project Regeneration

LEADERSHIPCreating a Culture of Generosity within your congregation requirescommitted leadership from a group of dedicated givers – leaderswho teach, preach and talk about money with theological andfinancial integrity. Stewardship and generosity efforts are more thanmaking up and managing a budget – this is not the job of thefinance committee. And while the Session should have generosityas a top priority, a dedicated team of members, chartered by theSession and led by an elder, should ultimately lead the effort. Thepastor (and other relevant staff members) should meet regularlywith the team to coordinate schedules and support the effort – butthe ownership must reside in the congregation

Needs Attention

Resources for follow-up:Culture of Generosity video, Leadership Guide

PREACHING AND COMMUNICATIONStewardship should be actively discussed regularly within yourcongregation. Make sure you continue to celebrate the successfulmission activities that are supported by the stewardship programthroughout the year. Consider having members tell their storiesabout their giving experiences.

Healthy congregations will hear giving talked about in the sermon atleast four times during the year – and not only during fundingcampaigns. Minutes for mission that share the impact of givingshould ideally be offered at least monthly and can be shared eachweek as part of the offering time.

Church bulletins, newsletters, e-mails, websites, posters and bulletinboards are also great places to share your church’s stewardshipstories.

Needs Attention

Resources for follow-up:Sermons CD, Bulletin Inserts, Sample Calendar

PARTICIPATION & ONLINE GIVINGHealthy congregations recognize that an individual’s giving can bean indicator of their spiritual health and maturity. A sudden increaseor decrease in giving may be an indicator that something ishappening in the member’s life that may be an opportunity forpastoral care. Just as it is important for everyone in thecongregation to support the church’s work, it is also important forthe pastor to know members’ giving patterns.

Providing multiple ways to give is also helpful. “Regular”churchgoers tend to miss at least one Sunday each month and mayappreciate the option for recurring electronic gift. Online givingoptions are preferred by younger donors (who don’t owncheckbooks!) and a growing number of older donors as well.

Needs Attention

Resources for follow-up:Ministry Partnership Program, E-Giving video

ENDOWMENTS & MAJOR GIVERSEndowment funds are an important way to fund mission. If youalready have one, consider a minute for mission in an upcomingworship service highlighting the impact your endowment fund has inthe life of your church. Utilize personal testimonials from individualswho have made recent gifts to the endowment fund.

If your congregation does not have an endowment, convene agroup of committed donors to discuss the possibility of creating one.Your Presbyterian Foundation ministry relationship officer can help.

Your church could be at risk if it relies on one or two major donorsfor the bulk of its operating budget each year. Encourage thesemembers to endow their gifts to provide for the church they love inperpetuity.

Needs Attention

Resources for follow-up:Building your Congregation’s Endowment: Getting Money Movingvideo

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNSAre you funding capital needs from your operating budget? Mostuniversities, hospitals, and many other non-profit organizations keepcapital giving opportunities regularly in front of their donors. Besidesraising funds for specific projects, capital campaigns help raiseexcitement about the church’s long-term vision, and provide extraopportunities to talk about generosity with your congregation.

Effective capital campaigns start with a broad, open discussionwithin the congregation about its vision and needs for the future.Conversations about what is possible (called a feasibility study) canlead to assembling a leadership team and accumulating leadershipgifts. The more public aspects of the campaign follow, leading to acelebration of the campaign’s success and regular updates to giverson the impact their gifts are having.

Needs Attention

Resources for follow-up:Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference

BEQUESTS & PLANNED GIVINGBequests can provide an enormous and often unexpected blessingfor your congregation. Yet many pastors and church leaders fail toencourage these. All too often, faithful church members leave largeplanned gifts to their alma mater or other favorite charity, and fail toremember the church in the will. Many times, the church simplynever asked – while the other charities did.

A planned giving program takes the sting out of talking about willsand bequests. This comprehensive approach helps pastors andchurch leaders to set charitable goals, establish a plan andeffectively increase lifelong giving across your congregation.

This is especially important in congregations where senior citizensmake up a large portion of the membership.

Needs Attention

Resources for follow-up:Wills Emphasis, Composing a Legacy

PLANNINGA good stewardship plan is helpful in establishing a consistent,constant message regarding stewardship. The plan should bedetailed and should be shared with the congregation on an annualbasis.

What are all the different segments of your congregation, and howdo they like to receive information? Where are opportunities to talkabout the impact contributions are having in the church’s life? Howoften will members be thanked for their gifts? These are just a fewof the topics to consider. Stewardship sermons, minutes for mission,mailings, Sunday School classes and special events are among theitems covered in the plan.

Doing Well

Resources for follow-up:Culture of Generosity video, Generosity Team Sample Calendar,Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference

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SOURCES OF FUNDSGiving comes in many forms. While tithes and offerings are the mostcommon, there are also capital gifts, income from investments(including endowments) and other (fees for services, rental income,etc.). A healthy congregation has a mix of funding sources.

Grow income from bequests by implementing a planned givingprogram. Grow investment income by building up a permanentendowment fund. Capital campaigns address building projects, debtretirement, and other one-time needs.

Be careful not to become overly reliant on investment income.Endowment funds or income from other long-term investmentsshould account for no more than 25% of your annual operatingbudget.

Doing Well

Resources for follow-up:Building Your Church’s Endowment, Stewardship Kaleidoscopeconference

GIVING EMPHASES BY AGE GROUPThis chart shows the age groups of your congregation compared to common areas of interest. The Keys showwhere the giving emphases should be placed for each age group. Red keys show immediate areas of emphasis.

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Scripture tells us that “iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another.” This report features peeranalysis based on statistical data provided annually by your congregation and others in the PC(USA). Your peergroup in this report consists of congregations in your Synod or across the country that are +/- 5% totalmembership. No lines may appear in years where a congregation did not submit its annual statistical report.

Your peer congregations for this report are:

Long Valley Presbyterian Church, Long Valley, NJNorth Presbyterian Church, Williamsville, NYPennington Presbyterian Church, Pennington, NJFirst Presbyterian Church, Stamford, CT

AVERAGE GIFT PER GIVING UNIT

Long Valley Presbyterian Church, Long Valley, NJ

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First Presbyterian Church, Stamford, CT

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OPERATING AT DEFICIT/SURPLUSOperating at a deficit carries obvious risks. Debts can mount and eventually lead to cuts in staff and programmingalong with deferred maintenance of buildings. Total debt for a healthy congregation, including building loans andmortgages, should be no more than twice the annual operating budget, with debt service payments accounting forno more than 15% of total budget and a payoff within 10 years.

A budget surplus can be a joyous achievement, but can also lead to challenges if the Session has not mappedout a process for dealing with it ahead of time. (Does it go into reserves? Fund new ministry needs? Pay offexisting debts? Etc.)


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CONDUCTING A CAPITAL CAMPAIGNConstructing a new building or renovating an existing one.Refurbishing for new ways of ministry. Establishing or growingan endowment fund. Paying off existing debts. Capitalcampaigns can help with all of these – and more.

Effective capital campaigns start with a broad, open discussionwithin the congregation about its vision and needs for thefuture. Conversations about what is possible (called a feasibilitystudy) can lead to assembling a leadership team andaccumulating leadership gifts. The more public aspects of the campaign follow, leading to a celebration of thecampaign’s success and regular updates to givers on the impact their gifts are having.

Healthy congregations recognize that they always have capital needs, and maintain a running list of capital givingopportunities for members who want to make a one-time gift. Just as hospitals and universities are always insome phase of a capital campaign – congregations too should note that many members are eager to make giftsfor capital projects above-and-beyond their regular pledges, and be ready to ask for, receive, and use those gifts.

For more on capital campaigns, attend the Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference or contact your MinistryRelations Officer.

ONLINE GIVINGMore and more Americans find that the only check they write isfor their offering to the church. Those in younger generationsmay not even use a checkbook – preferring to handle all oftheir contributions and bills electronically. When your churchpasses the offering plate on Sunday morning – are you limitingyour offering to pocket change from those who feel obligated toput something in, but would happily give more with an onlineoption?

Did you know that 50% of all charitable gifts in 2011 were made online? And the average online gift is $62. Yetonly a handful of U.S. congregations have made it easy for their members to give electronically. Many pastors feelthe urgent need to offer e-giving, but either don’t know where to start, or have found the options overlycomplicated, expensive or confusing.

The Presbyterian Foundation now offers a simple solution to help your congregation better meet members’ desireto give electronically. The Ministry Partnership Program provides an online outlet for donors both within yourcongregation and beyond to give to your ministry. Add a "Donate Now” button to your existing website. Donorscan give to your mission immediately, encourage additional support among their friends and family through socialmedia, and even set up a recurring "e-tithe”; that makes giving easier and more regular than through the offeringplate. Plus, your ministry can withdraw the funds whenever you need them.

With the Ministry Partnership Program, there's no need to negotiate credit card fees, purchase complicatedsoftware, or track acknowledgements by hand. Instead, your ministry gains the services of a trusted partner – thefaith-based financial experts of the Presbyterian Foundation.

See Online Giving Program

NEXT STEPSThis Roadmap to Financial Health is just the beginning. We hope that you now have a better sense of how yourcongregation is doing in light of best practices, and in comparison to some of your peers. You also have links to avariety of online resources which can help you lead your church to a more faithful, joyful, generous future.

Here are the next three steps you should take:

1. SHARE this report - with your stewardship team, your Session, and other key leaders.2. EXPLORE the additional resources available in the Presbyterian Foundation’s ministry toolbox.3. CONSULT your Ministry Relations Officer to see how the Foundation can help your church along the way.

The Presbyterian Foundation is eager to assist you as you lead yourcongregation to financial health and wholeness. You’ll find recommendations forresources from the Foundation’s online Toolbox throughout this report

For additional help, contact your Ministry Relationship Officer:Ellie Johns-Kelley855-251-8212ellie.johns-kelley@presbyterianfoundation.org


Income and Expense Statement

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Current Period Current Budget Current Budget Year to Date Year to Date YTD Budget YTD Budget Annual Budget Annual Budget Difference Budget Difference Percentage Difference

INCOME

CONTRIBUTIONS

PLEDGED CONTRIBUTIONS

Pledged - General Fund

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

$282,863.80 $260,000.00 $22,863.80 $282,863.80 $260,000.00 $22,863.80 108.79o/o $260,000.00 $22,863.80

Loose Plate Offering 6,797.50 6,000.00 797.50 6,797.50 6,000.00 797.50 113.29% 6,000.00 797.50

Subtotal Contributions 289,661.30 266,000.00 23,661.30 289,661.30 266,000.00 23,661.30 108.90°/o 266,000.00 23,661.30

INVESTMENT INCOME

P-G Checking Interest

340.72

200.00

140.72

340.72

200.00

140.72

170.36%

200.00

140.72

P-G Money Market Interest 134.06 200.00 -65.94 134.06 200.00 -65.94 67.03 /o 200.00 -65.94

PNC Money Market Interest 173.69 150.00 23.69 173.69 150.00 23.69 115.79% 150.00 23.69

Subtotal Investment Income 648.47 550.00 98.47 648.47 550.00 98.47 117.90°/o 550.00 98.47

ADDITIONAL INCOME SOURCES

Building Use Revenue 4,480.00 4,000.00 480.00 4,480.00 4,000.00 480.00 112.00% 4,000.00 480.00

Vacant 0.00 8,000.00 -8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 -8,000.00 0.00% 8,000.00 -8,000.00

Budget Supplement 12,523.00 12,523.00 0.00 12,523.00 12,523.00 0.00 100.00% 12,523.00 0.00

Vacant 4,000.00 4,300.00 -300.00 4,000.00 4,300.00 -300.00 93.02%, 4,300.00 -300.00

Pastor Life Ins Reimburs 540.00 540.00 0.00 540.00 540.00 0.00 100.00°/o 540.00 0.00

Joyful Java 1,450.00 1,600.00 -150.00 1,450.00 1,600.00 -150.00 90.63°/o 1,600.00 -150.00

Fundralsing 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00 100.00% 4,000.00 0.00

Subtotal Additfona1 Income Sources 26,993.00 34,963.00 -7,970.00 26,993.00 34,963.00 -7,970.00 77.20% 34,963.00 -7,970.00

TOTAL INCOME 317,302.n 301,513.00 15,789.77 317,302.77 301,513.00 15,789.77 105.24"/o 301,513.00 15,789.77





EXPENSES

SALARYM/AGES

Pastor $34,098.00 $34,098.00 $0.00 $34,098.00 $34,098.00 $0.00 100.00% $34,098.00 $0.00

Housing Allow Pastor 51,146.04 51,146.00 -0.04 51,146.04 51, 146.00 -0.04 100.00% 51,146.00 -0.04

Pastor Incentive 1,750.00 1,750.00 0.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 0.00 100.00o/o 1,750.00 0.00

Youth Director 20,423.23 16,000.00 -4,423.23 20,423.23 16,000.00 -4,423.23 127.65% 16,000.00 -4,423.23

Choir Director 0.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 0.00°k 8,000.00 8,000.00

Church Secretary 20,369.03 20,062.00 -307.03 20,369.03 20,062.00 -307.03 101.53% 20,062.00 -307.03

Nursery Care 2,035.00 2,500.00 465.00 2,035.00 2,500.00 465.00 81.4Q0k 2,500.00 465.00

Organist/Pianist 15,143.86 15,916.00 772.14 15,143.86 15,916.00 772.14 95.15% 15,916.00 772.14

Subtotal Salary/wages 144,965.16 149,472.00 4,506.84 144,965.16 149,472.00 4,506.84 96.98°/o 149,472.00 4,506.84

ALLOWANCES

Medical Allowance- Pastor 2,009.26 2,610.00 600.74 2,009.26 2,610.00 600.74 76.98% 2,610.00 600.74

Dental Insurance- Pastor 1,161.48 1,162.00 0.52 1,161.48 1,162.00 0.52 99.96% 1,162.00 0.52

Prof. E>:penses - Pastor 2,876.10 4,640.00 1,763.90 2,876.10 4,640.00 1,763.90 61.98°A. 4,640.00 1,763.90

Study Allowance - Pastor 1,225.00 1,225.00 0.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 0.00 100.00% 1,225.00 0.00

Soc Sec Co-Pay Pastor 6,654.76 6,655.00 0.24 6,654.76 6,655.00 0.24 100.00°/o 6,655.00 0.24

Med & Pension Pastor 32,177.08 32,177.00 -0.08 32,177.08 32,177,00 -0.08 100.00% 32,177.00 -0.08

Supplemental Life- Pastor 540.00 540.00 0.00 540.00 540.00 0.00 100.00°k 540.00 0.00

Medical Insurance - YD 0.00 4,400.00 4,400.00 0.00 4,400.00 4,400.00 0.00% 4,400.00 4,400.00

Professional E>:penses·YD 619.86 600.00 -19.86 619.86 600.00 -19.86 103.31°/o 600.00 -19.86

Soc. Security Employer 4,027.56 4,168.00 140.44 4,027.56 4,168.00 140.44 96.63°k 4,168.00 140.44

Subtotal Allowances 51,291.10 58,177.00 6,885.90 51,291.10 58,177.00 6,885.90 88.16% 58,177.00 6,885.90




Current Period Current Budget Current Budget Year to Date Year lo Date YTD Budget YTD Budget Annual Budget Annual Budget Difference Budget Difference Percentage Difference

BUILDING/GROUNDS

MANSE EXPENSES

Maintenance - Manse

Fuel - Manse

Subtotal Manse Expenses

705.97 1,500.00 794.03 705.97 1,500.00 794.03 47.06o/o 1,500.00 794.03

1,790.08 1,500.00 -290.08 1,790.08 1,500.00 -290.08 119.34% 1,500.00 -290.08

2,496.05 3,000.00 503.95 2,496.05 3,000.00 503.95 83.20% 3,000.00 503.95

CHURCH MAINTENANCE

Maintenance - Church 1,926.00 6,000.00 4,074.00 1,926.00 6,000.00 4,074.00 32.10o/o 6,000.00 4,074.00

Fuel - Church 5,020.20 10,000.00 4,979.80 5,020.20 10,000.00 4,979.80 50.20% 10,000.00 4,979.80

Electricity - Church 4,295.59 6,000.00 1,704.41 4,295.59 6,000.00 1,704.41 71.59% 6,000.00 1,704.41

Telephone - Church 3,271.52 3,000.00 -271.52 3,271.52 3,000.00 -271.52 109.05% 3,000.00 -271.52

Waste Disposal - Church 1,707.35 1,300.00 -407.35 1,707.35 1,300.00 ·407.35 131.33% 1,300.00 -407.35

Fire Alarm - Church 1,068.05 900.00 -168.05 1,068,05 900.00 -168.05 118.67o/o 900.00 -168.05

Cleaning - Church 13,100.00 15,000.00 1,900.00 13,100.00 15,000.00 1,900.00 87.33% 15,000.00 1,900.00

Subtotal Church Maintenance 30,388.71 42,200.00 11,811.29 30,388.71 42,200.00 11,811.29 72.01°/o 42,200.00 11,811.29

GROUNDS

Grounds Maintenance 1,138.15 2, 000.00 861.85 1,138.15 2,000.00 861.85 56.91°/o 2,000.00 861.85

Snow Removal 2,601.00 5,000.00 2,399.00 2,601.00 5,000.00 2,399.00 52.02% 5,000.00 2,399.00

Subtotal Grounds 3,739.15 7,000.00 3,260.85 3,739.15 7,000.00 3,260.85 53.42% 7,000.00 3,260.85

Subtotal Buildlng/grounds 36,623.91 52,200.00 15,576.09 36,623.91 52,200.00 15,576.09 70.160/o 52,200.00 15,576.09

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Current Period Current Budget Current Budget Difference

Year to Date Year to Date Budget

YTD Budget Difference

YTD Budget Percentage

Annual Budget Annual Budget Difference

Insurance 8,763.56 9,000.00 236.44 8,763.56 9,000.00 236.44 97.37o/o 9,000.00 236.44

Office Supplies 1,698.26 5,000.00 3,301.74 1,698.26 5,000.00 3,301.74 33.97% 5,000.00 3,301.74

Copier Maintenance/Lease 3,433.13 3,350.00 -83.13 3,433.13 3,350.00 -83.13 102.48-0/0 3,350.00 -83.13

Postage 1,925.40 2,500.00 574.60 1,925.40 2,500.00 574.60 77.02o/o 2,500.00 574.60

Web Site Hosting 1,663.59 800.00 -863.59 1,663.59 800.00 -863.59 207.95o/-0 800.00 -863.59

Subscriptions 361.20 500.00 138.80 361.20 500.00 138.80 72.24o/o 500.00 138.80

Payroll Fees 2,517.36 2,500.00 -17.36 2,517.36 2,500.00 -17.36 100.69% 2,500.00 -17.36

Admin. Miscellaneous 4,908.38 1,000.00 -3,908.38 4,908.38 1,000.00 -3,908.38 490.84% 1,000.00 -3,908.38

Subtotal Administrative Expenses 25,270.88 24,650.00 -620.88 25,270.88 24,650.00 -620.88

102.52%

24,650.00

-620.88

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Curriculum 1,261.61 1,000.00 -261.61 1,261.61 1,000.00 -261.61 126.16"/o 1,000.00 -261.61

Christian Ed Supplies 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 O.OOo/o 500.00 500.00

College Youth 2,000.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 200.00o/o 1,000.00 -1,000.00

Senior High Youth 2,943.31 2,500.00 -443.31 2,943.31 2,500.00 -443.31 117.73°k 2,500.00 -443.31

Junior High Youth 999.25 1,000.00 0.75 999.25 1,000.00 0.75 99.93% 1,000.00 0.75

4th & 5th Grade Youth 425.69 500.00 74.31 425.69 500.00 74.31 85.14% 500.00 74.31

Confirmation 594.82 1,000.00 405.18 594.82 1,000.00 405.18 59.48°/.i 1,000.00 405.18

Children's Bibles 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00°/o 500.00 500.00

Christian Education Misc. 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00% 200.00 200.00

Subtotal Christian Education

8,224.68 8,200.00 -24.68

8,224.68

8,200.00

-24.68

100.30%

8,200.00

-24.68



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FELLOWSHIP

Current Period Current Budget Current Budget Difference


YTD Budget Difference

YTD Budget Annual Budget A Percentage

nnual Budget Difference

Kitchen/Coffee Supplies 140.49 400.00 259.51 140.49 400.00 259.51 35.12% 400.00 259.51

Church Picnic 606.02 800.00 193.98 606.02 800.00 193.98 75.75o/o 800.00 193.98

Fellowship Events 299.84 300.00 0.16 299.84 300.00 0.16 99.95°k 300.00 0.16

Subtotal Fellowship 1,046.35 1,500.00 453.65 1,046.35 1,500.00 453.65 69.76% 1,500.00 453.65

WORSHIP

Guest Ministers 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00°k 500.00 500.00

Worship Supplies 828.40 500.00 -328.40 828.40 500.00 -328.40 165.68% 500.00 -328.40

Children Worship Supplies 0.00 150.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 150.00 O.OOo/o 150.00 150.00

Chancel Choir 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00% 500.00 500.00

Choir Robe Cleaning 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00% 200.00 200.00

Subtotal Worship 828.40 1,850.00 1,021.60 828.40 1,850.00 1,021.60 44.78% 1,850.00 1,021.60

STEWARDSHIP

Offering Envelope Expense 891.47 750.00 -141.47 891.47 750.00 -141.47 118.86% 750.00 -141.47

Stewardship Campaign 0.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 300.00 300.00 0.00% 300.00 300.00

Ornament Purchase 470.00 500.00 30.00 470.00 500.00 30.00 94.00% 500.00 30.00

Subtotal Stewardship 1,361.47 1,550.00 188.53 1,361.47 1,550.00 188.53 87.84% 1,550.00 188.53

PRESBYTERY & LOCAL CAUSES

Newton Presbytery Pledge 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 100.00°/o 3,000.00 0.00

Other Mission Causes 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 100.00°k 3,000.00 0.00

Fostering Camperships 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 100.00°/o 1,000.00 0.00

Subtotal Presbytery & Local Causes 7,000.00 7,000.00 0.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 0.00 100.00°/o 7,000.00 0.00





TRANSFERS FROM GENERAL

Surplus to Unrestricted 40,690.82 0.00 -40,690.82 40,690.82 0.00 -40,690.82 0.00% 0.00

--40,690.82

TOTAL EXPENSES 317,302.77 304,599.00 -12,703.77 317,302.77 304,599.00 -12,703.77 104.17o/o 304,599.00 -12,703.77

EXCESS INCOMEIEXPENSES $0.00 -$3,086.00 $3,086.00 $0.00 -.$3,086.00 $3,086.00 0.00% -$3,086.00 $3,086.00





INCOME

CONTRIBUTIONS



OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

$277,257.60 $269,752.00 $7,505.60 $277,257.60 $269,752.00 $7,505.60 102.78% $269,752.00 $7,505.60

Loose Plate Offering 8,720.11 6,000.00 2,720.11 8,720.11 6,000.00 2,720.11 145.34°/o 6,000.00 2,720.11

Subtotal Contributions 285,977.71 275,752.00 10,225.71 285,977.71 275,752.00 10,225.71 103.71% 275,752.00 10,225.71

INVESTMENT INCOME

P-G Checking Interest 747.92 200.00 547.92 747.92 200.00 547.92 373.96o/o 200.00 547.92

P-G Money Market Interest 310.82 200.00 110.82 310.82 200.00 110.82 155.41% 200.00 110.82


Subtotal Investment Income 1,227.89 550.00 677.89 1,227.89 550.00 677.89 223.25o/o 550.00 677.89


Building Use Revenue 3,190.00 4,000.00 -810.00 3,190.00 4,000.00 -810.00 79.75% 4,000.00 -810.00

Budget Supplement 4,658.00 4,658.00 0.00 4,658.00 4,658.00 0.00 100.00% 4,658.00 0.00

Pastor Life Ins Reimburs 540.00 540.00 0.00 540.00 540.00 0.00 100.00°/o 540.00 o.oo Fundraising 10,826.62 6,000.00 4,826.62 10,826.62 6,000.00 4,826.62 180.44% 6,000.00 4,826.62

Subtotal Additional Income Sources 19,214.62 15,198.00 4,016.62 19,214.62 15,198.00 4,016.62 126.43% 15,198.00 4,016.62

TOTAL INCOME 306,420.22 291,500.00 14,920.22 306,420.22 291,500.00 14,920.22 105.12% 291,500.00 14,920.22



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Current Period Current Budget Current Budget Year to Date Year to Date YTD Budget YTD Budget Annual Budget Annllal Budget Difference Budget Difference Percentage Difference

EXPENSES

SAlARY/WAGES

Pastor $27,037.37 $34,098.00 $7,060.63 $27,037.37 $34,098.00 $7,060.63 79.29°/o $34,098.00 $7,060.63

Housing Allow Pastor 37,959.22 51,146.00 13,186.78 37,959.22 51,146.00 13,186.78 74.22°/0 51,146.00 13,186.78

Pastor Incentive 3,526.00 3,400.00 -126.00 3,526.00 3,400.00 -126.00 103.71°/o 3,400.00 -126.00

Youth Director 16,472.84 16,000.00 -472.84 16,472.84 16,000.00 -472.84 102.96°/0 16,000.00 -472.84

Church Secretary 19,306.56 19,669.00 362.44 19,306.56 19,669.00 362.44 98.16°/0 19,669.00 362.44

Nursery Care 1,595.00 2,500.00 905.00 1,595.00 2,500.00 905.00 63.80% 2,500.00 905.00

Organist/Pianist 13,580.84 15,916.00 2,335.16 13,580.84 15,916.00 2,335.16 85.33°/0 15,916.00 2,335.16

Subtotal Salary/wages 119,477.83 142,729.00 23,251.17 119,477.83 142,729.00 23,251.17 83.71o/o 142,729.00 23,251.17

ALLOWANCES

Medical Allowance- Pastor 2,849.55 2,659.00 -190.55 2,849.55 2,659.00 -190.55 107.17°/o 2,659.00 -190.55

Dental Insurance- Pastor 871.11 1,162.00 290.89 871.11 1,162.00 290.89 74.97o/o 1,162.00 290.89

Prof. Expenses - Pastor 2,922.36 4,640.00 1,717.64 2,922.36 4,640.00 1,717.64 62.98% 4,640.00 1,717.64

Study Allowance - Pastor 0.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 0.00 1,225.00 1,225.00 0.00% 1,225.00 1,225.00

Soc Sec Co-Pay Pastor 4,972.08 6,781.00 1,808.92 4,972.08 6,781.00 1,808.92 73.32% 6,781.00 1,808.92

Med & Pension Pastor 25,235.80 33,228.22 7,992.42 25,235.80 33,228.22 7,992.42 75.95% 33,228.22 7,992.42

Supplemental Life- Pastor 621.00 540.00 -81.00 621.00 540.00 -81.00 115.00o/o 540.00 -81.00

Medical Insurance - YD 509.79 4,400.00 3,890.21 509.79 4,400.00 3,890.21 11.59°/o 4,400.00 3,890.21

Professional Expenses-YD 800.04 600.00 -200.04 800.04 600.00 -200.04 133.34% 600.00 -200.04

Soc. Security Employer 4,151.22 4,138.00 -13.22 4,151.22 4,138.00 -13.22 100.32% 4.138.00 -13.22

Subtotal Allowances 42,932.95 59,373.22 16,440.27 42,932.95 59,373.22 16,440.27 72.31°/0 59,373.22 16,440.27




Current Period Current Budget Current Budget Year to Date Year to Date YTD Budget YTD Budget Annual Budget Annual Budget Difference Budget Difference Percentage Dlfference

BUILDING/GROUNDS

MANSE EXPENSES

Maintenance - Manse 721.61 1,500.00 778.39 721.61 1,500.00 778.39 48.11%1 1,500.00 778.39

Fuel - Manse 2,920.04 1,500.00 -1,420.04 2,920.04 1,500.00 -1,420.04 194.67o/o 1,500.00 -1,420.04

Subtotal Manse Expenses 3,641.65 3,000.00 -641.65 3,641.65 3,000.00 -641.65 121.39%1 3,000.00 -641.65

CHURCH MAINTENANCE

Maintenance - Church 3,320.61 6,000.00 2,679.39 3,320.61 6,000.00 2,679.39 55.34°/o 6,000.00 2,679.39

Fuel - Church 5,928.29 6,000.00 71.71 5,928.29 6,000.00 71.71 98.80°/o 6,000.00 71.71

Electricity - Church 4,361.77 5,000.00 638.23 4,361.77 5,000.00 638.23 87.24% 5,000.00 638.23

Telephone - Church 3,013.58 3,000.00 -13.58 3,013.58 3,000.00 -13.58 100.45o/o 3,000.00 -13.58

Waste Disposal - Church 1,925.55 1 ,600.00 -325.55 1,925.55 1,600.00 -325.55 120.35°/o 1,600.00 -325.55

Fire Alarm - Church 990.65 1,000.00 9.35 990.65 1,000.00 9.35 99.07% 1,000.00 9.35

Cleaning - Church 12,850.00 12,000.00 -850.00 12,850.00 12,000.00 -850.00 107.08% 12,000.00 -850.00

Subtotal Church Maintenance 32,390.45 34,600.00 2,209.55 32,390.45 34,600.00 2,209.55 93.61°/o 34,600.00 2,209.55

GROUNDS

Grounds Maintenance 2,279.94 2,000.00 -279.94 2,279.94 2,000.00 -279.94 114.00% 2,000.00 -279.94

Snow Removal 3,297.00 5,000.00 1,703.00 3,297.00 5,000.00 1,703.00 65.94% 5,000.00 - 1,703.00

Subtotal Grounds 5,576.94 7,000.00 1,423.06 5,576.94 7,000.00 1,423.06 79.67°/o 7,000.00 1,423.06

Subtotal Building/grounds 41,609.04 44,600.00 2,990.96 41,609.04 44,600.00 2,990.96 93.29% 44,600.00 2,990.96





ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Insurance 5,025.29 7,000.00 1,974.71 5,025.29 7,000.00 1,974.71 71.79% 7,000.00 1,974.71

Office Supplies 1,969.22 2,000.00 30.78 1,969.22 2,000.00 30.78 98.46°,{, 2,000.00 30.78

Copier Maintenance/Lease 4,584.73 3,350.00 -1,234.73 4,584.73 3,35D.OO -1,234.73 136.86o/o 3,350.00 -1,234.73

Postage 1,423.19 2,500.00 1,076.81 1,423.19 2,500.00 1,076.81 56.93% 2,500.00 1,076.81

Web Site Hosting 11.59 1,000.00 988.41 11.59 1,000.00 988.41 1.16°,{, 1,D00.00 988.41

Subscriptions 316.50 500.00 183.50 316.50 500.00 183.50 63.30°,{, 500.0D 183.50

Payroll Fees 1,544.94 2,000.00 455.D6 1,544.94 2,D00.00 455.D6 77.25°/o 2,000.0D 455.06

Admin. Miscellaneous 4,931.48 1,000.00 -3,931.48 4,931.48 1,D00.00 -3,931.48 493.15°/o 1,000.00 -3,931.48

Subtotal Administrative Expenses 19,806.94 19,350.00 -458.94 19,806.94 19,350.00 -456.94 102.36°/o 19,350.00 -456.94

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Curriculum 145.55 1,000.00 854.45 145.55 1,000.00 854.45 14.56o/o 1,000.00 854.45

Christian Ed Supplies 69.00 500.00 431.00 69.00 500.00 431.00 13.80% 500.00 431.00

College Youth 224.17 1,500.00 1,275.83 224.17 1,500.00 1,275.83 14.94% 1,500.00 1,275.83

Senior High Youth 2,715.28 2,500.00 -215.28 2,715.28 2,500.00 -215.28 1D8.61o/o 2,500.0D -215.28

Junior High Youth 916.90 1,0DO.DD 83.1D 916.9D 1,000.0D 83.10 91.69% 1,0DO.OD 83.1D

4th & 5th Grade Youth 284.19 5DO.OO 215.81 284.19 500.0D 215.81 56.84% 5DD.OD 215.81

Confirmation 1,256.21 1,0DO.DO -256.21 1,256.21 1,00D.00 -256.21 125.62o/o 1,DOD.00 -256.21

Children's Bibles O.OD 5DO.DO 50D.OO O.DO 500.0D SDD.DO O.OD% SOD.OD 500.0D

Christian Education Misc. O.OD 200.00 20D.OD a.DO 2DO.DD 2DO.DD O.OD% 20D.OD 2DD.OO

Subtotal Christian Education 5,611.30 8,70D.OD 3,088.7D 5,611.3D 8,700.0D 3,088.70 64.5D% 8,7DD.OD 3,088.7D



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FELLOWSHIP

Current Period Current Budget Current Budget

Difference


YTD Budget

Difference

YTD Budget Percentage

An

n

u

a

l

B

u

d

g

e

t

Annual Budget Difference

Kitchen/Coffee Supplies 52.61 400.00 347.39 52.61 400.00 347.39 13.15% 4

0

0

.

0

0

347.39

Church Picnic 569.98 800.00 230.02 569.98 800.00 230.02 71,25%1 8

0

0

.

0

0

230.02

Fellowship Events 191.97 300.00 108.03 191.97 300.00 108.03 63.99°/c 3

0

0

.

0

0

108.03

Joyf ul Java 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 O.OOo/o 5

0

0

.

0

0

500.00

Softball 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 0,00% 5

0

0

.

0

0

500.00

Subtotal Fellowship 814.56 2,500.00 1,685.44 814.56 2,500.00 1,685.44 32.58% 2

,

5

0

0

.

0

0

1,685.44

WORSHIP

Guest Ministers 2,620.00 500.00 -2, 120.00 2,620.00 500.00 -2,120.00 524.00% 5

0

0

.

0

0

-2,120.00

Worship Supplies 637.96 500.00 -137.96 637.96 500.00 -137.96 127.59% 5

0

0

.

0

0

·137.96

Children Worship Supplies 0.00 150.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 150.00 O.OOo/o 1

5

0

.

0

0

150.00

Chancel Choir 365.00 500.00 135.00 365.00 500.00 135.00 73.00% 5

0

0

.

0

0

135.00

Choir Robe Cleaning 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00% 2

0

0

.

0

0

--200.00

Subtotal Worship 3,622.g6 1,850.00 -1,772.96 3,622.96 1,850.00 -1,772,g6 195.84% 1,850.00

-1,772.96

STEWARDSH IP

Offering Envelope Expense 967.55 900.00 -67.55 967.55 900.00 -67.55 107.51% 9

0

0

.

0

0

-67.55

Stewardship Campaign 30.00 300.00 270.00 30.00 300.00 270.00 10.00% 3

0

0

.

0

0

270.00

Subtotal Stewardship 997.55 1,200.00 202.45 997.55 1,200.00 202.45 83.13% 1

,

2

0

0

.

0

0

202.45


Newton Presbytery Pledge 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 100.00% 3

,

0

0

0

.

0

0

0.00

Other Mission Causes 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 100.00% 1

,

0

0

0

.

0

0

0.00

LVCAP 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 100.00% 2

,

0

0

0

.

0

0

0.00

Fostering Camperships 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 100.00% 1

,

0

0

0

.

0

0

0.00

Subtotal Presbytery & Local Causes 7,000.00 7,000.00 0.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 0.00 100.00% 7

,

0

0

0

.

0

0

0.00





TRANSFERS FROM GENERAL

Surplus to Unrestricted 64,547.09 0.00 -64,547.09 64,547.09 0.00 -64,547.09 0.00o/o 0.00 -64,547.09

TOTAL EXPENSES 306,420.22 287,302.22 -19,118.00 306,420.22 287,302.22 -19,118.DO 106.65o/o 287,302.22 -19,118.00

EXCESS !NCOMEIEXPENSES $0.00 $4,197.78 -$4,197.78 $0.00 $4,197.78 -$4,197.78 0.DOo/o $4,197.78 -$4,197.78





INCOME

CONTRIBUTIONS



OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

$260,475.28 $253,340.00 $7,135.28 $260,475.28 $253,340.00 $7,135.28 102.82°,(, $253,340.00 $7,135.28

Loose Plate Offering 8,731.00 6,000.00 2,731.00 8,731.00 6,000.00 2,731.00 145.52o/o 6,000.00 2,731.00

Subtotal Contributions 269,206.28 259,340.00 9,866.28 269,206.28 259,340.00 9,866.28 103.80% 259,340.00 9,866.28

INVESTMENT INCOME

P-G Checking Interest 1,566.00 500.00 1,066.00 1,566.00 500.00 1,066.00 313.20% 500.00 1,066.00

P-G Money Market Interest 316.78 300.00 16.78 316.78 300.00 16.78 105.59% 300.00 16.78


Subtotal Investment Income 2,051.18 950.00 1,101.18 2,051.18 950.00 1,101.18 215.91%i 950.00 1,101.18


Building Use Revenue 1,970.00 4,000.00 -2,030.00 1,970.00 4,000.00 -2,030.00 49.25% 4,000.00 -2,030.00

Budget Supplement 0.00 35,000.00 -35,000.00 0.00 35,000.00 -35,000.00 0.00% 35,000.00 -35,000.00

Pastor Life Ins Reimburs 703.80 0.00 703.80 703.80 0.00 703.80 0.00% 0.00 703.80

Joyful Java 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.00°/o 500.00 -500.00

Tricky Tray 9,480.00 10,000.00 -520.00 9,480.00 10,000.00 -520.00 94.80°/o 10,000.00 -520.00

Fundraising 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.000,(, 500.00 -500.00

Subtotal Additional Income Sources 12,153.80 50,000.00 -37,846.20 12,153.80 50,000.00 -37,846.20 24.31% 50,000.00 -37,846.20

TOTAL INCOME 283,411.26 310,290.00 -26,878.74 283,411.26 310,290.00 -26,878.74 91.34°/0 310,290.00 -26,878.74





EXPENSES

SALARYNVAGES

- 6,550.00

Pastor $50,000.08 $50,000.00 -.$0.08 $50,000.08 $50,000.00 -$0.08 100.00°/o $50,000.00 -$0.08

Housing Allow Pastor 30,000.10 30,000.00 -0.10 30,000.10 30,000.00 -0.10 100.00°,.(, 30,000.00 -0.10

Youth Director 17,571.62 17,340.00 -231.62 17,571.62 17,340.00 -231.62 101.34%1 17,340.00 -231.62

Church Secretary 19,372.61 21,082.00 1,709.39 19,372.61 21,082.00 1,709.39 91.89o/o 21,082.00 1,709.39

Nurseiy Care 1,730.00 2,500.00 770.00 1,730.00 2,500.00 770.00 69.20°/o 2,500.00 770.00

Organist/Pianist 3,450.00 10,000.00 6,550.00 3,450.00 10,000.00 6,550.00 34.50°/o 10,000.00 Subtotal Salaiy/wages 122,124.41 130,922.00 8,797.59 122,124.41 130,922.00 8,797.59 93.28% 130,922.00 8,797.59

ALLOWANCES

Prof. Expenses - Pastor 2,338.68 4,500.00 2,161.32 2,338.68 4,500.00 2,161.32 51.97°/o 4,500.00 2,161.32

Study Allowance - Pastor 1,182.65 1,200.00 17.35 1,182.65 1,200.00 17.35 98.55°/o 1,200.00 17.35

Soc Sec Co-Pay Pastor 6,120.14 6,120.00 -0.14 6,120.14 6,120.00 -0.14 100.00% 6,120.00 -0.14

Med & Pension Pastor 33,094.55 29,600.00 -3,494.55 33,094.55 29,600.00 -3,494.55 111.81o/n 29,600.00 -3,494.55

Supplemental Life- Pastor 735.30 0.00 -735.30 735.30 0.00 -735.30 0.00°/o 0.00 -735.30

Medical Insurance - YD 4,347.37 4,500.00 152.63 4,347.37 4,500.00 152.63 96.61% 4,500.00 152.63

Professional Expenses-YD 697.39 600.00 -97.39 697.39 600.00 -97.39 116.23°/c 600.00 -97.39

Soc. Security Employer 2,988.60 4,000.00 1,011.40 2,988.60 4,000.00 1,011.40 74.72% 4,000.00 1,011.40

Subtotal Allowances 51,504.68 50,520.00 -984.68 51,504.68 50,520.00 -984.68 101.95% 50,520.00 -984.68





BUILD!NG!GROUNDS

MANSE EXPENSES

Maintenance - Manse

Fuel- Manse

Subtotal Manse Expenses

---400.00

869.00 7,000.00 6,131.00 869.00 7,000.00 6,131.00 12.41%i 7,000.00 6,131.00

2,997.59 1,500.00 -1,497.59 2,997.59 1,500.00 -1,497.59 199.84°/o 1,500.00 -1,497.59

3,866.59 8,500.00 4,633.41 3,866.59 8,500.00 4,633.41 45.49% 8,500.00 4,633.41

CHURCH MAINTENANCE

Maintenance - Church

7,504.61

6,000.00

-1,504,61

7,504.61

6,000.00

-1,504.61

125,08"/o

6,000.00

-1,504.61

Fuel - Church 6,427.81 6,000.00 -427.81 6,427.81 6,000.00 -427.81 107.13°/o 6,000.00 -427.81

E!ectriclly - Church 5,061.28 5,000.00 -61.28 5,061.28 5,000.00 -61.28 101.23% 5,000.00 -61.28

Telephone - Church 2,842.66 3,000.00 157.34 2,842.66 3,000.00 157.34 94.76°/o 3,000.00 157.34

Waste Disposal - Church 1,902.65 2,000.00 97.35 1,902.65 2,000.00 97.35 95.13%1 2,000.00 97.35

Fire Alarm - Church 853.00 1,000.00 147.00 853.00 1,000.00 147.00 85.30% 1,000.00 147.00

Cleaning - Church 12,400.00 12,000.00

-400.00 12,400.00 12,000.00 -400.00 103.33°A. 12,000.00

Subtotal Church Maintenance 36,992.01 35,000.00 -1,992.01 36,992.01 35,000.00 -1,992.01 105.69% 35,000.00 -1,992.01

GROUNDS

Grounds Maintenance 2,827.07 4,000.00 1,172.93 2,827.07 4,000.00 1,172.93 70.68% 4,000.00 1,172.93

Snow Removal 3,197.90 5,000.00 1,802.10 3,197.90 5,000.00 1,802.10 63.96% 5,000.00 1,802.10

Subtotal Grounds 6,024.97 9,000.00 2,975.03 6,024,97 9,000.00 2,975.03 66.94°/o 9,000.00 2,975.03

Subtotal Building/grounds 46,883.57 52,500.00 5,616.43 46,883.57 52,500.00 5,616.43 89.30% 52,500.00 5,616.43



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ADMl NlSTRATIVE EXPENSES

Insurance 7,435.38 6,000.00 -1,435.38 7,435.38 6,000.00 -1,435.38 123.92o/o 6,000.00 -1,435.38

Office Supplies 1,412.27 2,000.00 587.73 1,412.27 2,000.00 587.73 70.61o/o 2,000.00 587.73

Copier Maintenance/Lease 3,296.70 3,500.00 203.30 3,296.70 3,500.00 203.30 94.19% 3,500.00 203.30

Outside Search Firm Agora 0.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 0.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 0.00% 35,000.00 35,000.00

Search Committee 77.46 500.00 422.54 77.46 500.00 422.54 15.49% 500.00 422.54

Postage 945.17 2,000.00 1,054.83 945. 17 2,000.00 1,054.83 47.26o/o 2,000.00 1,054.83

Web Site Hosting 466.38 750.00 283.62 466.38 750.00 283.62 62.18% 750.00 283.62

Subscriptions 346.25 500.00 153.75 346.25 500.00 1.53.75 69.25% 500.00 153.75

Payroll Fees 1,068.00 1,000.00 -68.00 1,068.00 1,000.00 -68.00 106.80% 1,000.00 -68.00

Admin. Miscellaneous 365.22 1,000.00 634.78 365.22 1,000.00 634.78 36.52% 1,000.00 634.78

Subtotal Administrative Expenses 15,412.83 52,250.00 36,837.17 15,412.83 52,250.00 36,837.17 29.50%i 52,250.00 36,837.17

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Curriculum 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00°/o 500.00 500.00

Christian Ed Supplies 15.34 250.00 234.66 15.34 250.00 234.66 6.14% 250.00 234.66

Col!ege Youth 295.82 500.00 204.18 295.82 500.00 204.18 59.16°/o 500.00 204.18

Senior High Youth 2,434.32 2,500.00 65.68 2,434.32 2,500.00 65.68 97.37°/o 2,500.00 65.68

Junior High Youth 1,220.78 1,000.00 -220.78 1,220.78 1,000.00 -220.78 122.08% 1,000.00 -220.78

4th & 5th Grade Youth 168.24 500.00 331.76 168.24 500.00 331.76 33.65o/o 500.00 331.76

Confirmation 423.11 1,000.00 576.89 423.11 1,000.00 576.89 42.31% 1,000.00 576.89

Children's Bibles 189.70 500.00 310.30 189.70 500.00 310.30 37.94o/o 500.00 310.30

Christian Education Misc. 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00% 200.00 200.00

Subtotal Christian Education 4,747.31 6,950.00 2,202.69 4,747.31 6,950.00 2,202.69 68.31% 6,950.00 2,202.69



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FELLOWSHIP

Kitchen/Coffee Supplies 426.98 400.00 -26.98 426.98 400.00 -26.98 106.75% 400.00 -26.98

Church Picnic 239.53 800.00 560.47 239.53 800.00 560.47 29.94°/o 800.00 560.47

Tricky Tray 1,840.54 1,500.00 -340.54 1,840.54 1,500.00 -340.54 122.70°/o 1,500.00 -340.54

Fellowship Events 617.72 300.00 -317.72 617.72 300.00 -317.72 205.91°/o 300.00 -317.72

Joyful Java 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 0.00%i 500.00 500.00

Softball 379.82 500.00 120.18 379.82 500.00 120.18 75.96°/o 500.00 120.18

Subtotal Fellowship 3, 504.59 4,000.00 495.41 3,504.59 4,000.00 495.41 87.61%1 4,000.00 495.41

WORSHIP

Guest Ministers 1,075.00 1,000.00 -75.00 1,075.00 1,000.00 -75.00 107.50%, 1,000.00 -75.00

Guest Organists 8,650.00 6,000.00 -2,650.00 8,650.00 6,000.00 -2,650.00 144.17%1 6,000.00 -2,650.00

Worship Supplies 1,098.73 500.00 -598.73 1,098.73 500.00 -598.73 219.75"/o 500.00 -598.73

Children Worship Supplies 27.32 150.00 122.68 27.32 150.00 122.68 18.21°/o 150.00 122.68

Chancel Choir 499.97 500.00 0.03 499.97 500.00 0.03 99.99% 500.00 0.03

Choir Robe Cleaning 0.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 300.00 300.00 0.00°/o 300.00 300.00

Piano/Organ Maintenance 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00°/o 1,000.00 1,000.00

Subtotal Worship 11,351.02 9,450.00 -1.901.02 11,351.02 9,450.00 -1,901.02 120.12%i 9,450.00 -1,901.02

STEWARDSHIP

Offering Envelope Expense 1,025.80 1,000.00 -25.80 1,025.80 1,000.00 -25.80 102.58°/o 1,000.00 -25.80

Stewardship Campaign 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00% 200.00 200.00

Subtotal Stevardship 1,025.80 1,200.00 174.20 1,025.80 1,200.00 174.20 85.48°/o 1,200.00 174.20


Newton Presbytery Pledge 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 100.00% 2,000.00 0.00

Other Mission Causes 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000. 00 0.00 100.00o/o 2,000.00 0.00

LVCAP 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000,00 0.00 100.00°/o 2,000.00 0.00

Fostering Camperships 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 100.00°/o 1,000.00 0.00

Per Capita Commitment 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 100.00% 1,800.00 0.00

Subtotal Presbytery & Local Causes 8,800.00 8,800.00 0.00 8,800.00 8,800.00 0.00 100.00% 8,800.00 0.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 265,354.21 316,592.00 51,237.79 265,354.21 316,592.00 51,237.79 83.82% 316,592,00 51,237.79

EXCESS INCOME\EXPENSES $18,057.05 -$6,302.00 $24,359. 05 $18,057.05 -$6,302.00 $24,359.05 -286.53% -$6,302.00 $24,359.05

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