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• Ed Jackson, Chairperson<br />
The Stewardship and Finance Committee (SFC) is responsible for recommending to the Church Council the ways and means of financing<br />
ministries, programs and activities of the church, and for promoting Christian Stewardship based on biblical principles.<br />
The SFC has two ongoing performance goals which are intended to measure progress toward effective stewardship. The first goal is to<br />
establish and maintain an effective stewardship education program as measured by the growth in giving by individuals and families in the<br />
congregation. The second goal is to oversee and maintain accountability and integrity over the Church’s financial resources in cooperation<br />
with the Church Treasurer.<br />
Accomplishments: During <strong>2015</strong>, there were some major accomplishments<br />
in the financial area, which are particularly noteworthy.<br />
A process was established to allocate funds to Ministry leaders for<br />
planned activities and events. This process states the rule for<br />
requesting funds and/or reimbursements for out of pocket spending<br />
under certain circumstances. Beginning in 2016, each Ministry<br />
leader will get a copy of their own budget, which will help them<br />
develop their spending plan for the year.<br />
Corporate Financial Reports show continuous improvement in<br />
accuracy, integrity and reliability of our financial data. Our ultimate<br />
goal is to maintain accurate accounting procedures and standards<br />
to meet acceptable accounting standards and recordkeeping for<br />
success in the financial marketplace.<br />
In cooperation with the Church Treasurer, SFC prepares monthly<br />
financial budget <strong>report</strong>s for review by the Church Council to assure<br />
accountability and effectiveness in the management of the<br />
Church’s financial resources. Financial <strong>report</strong>s are also available to<br />
members of the congregation during quarterly Business Meetings.<br />
<strong>2015</strong> Stewardship Promotion:<br />
The Fall Stewardship Promotion emphasized the importance of<br />
Christian Stewardship in support of mission and ministry. Pastor<br />
Lewis preached on several stewardship themes during the year<br />
which has been very impactful as shown in the significant increase<br />
in submission of commitment cards in support of giving among the<br />
congregation.
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