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Following Jesus Christ!

Following Jesus Christ!. Christus Victor Lutheran Church 2006 Annual Meeting. January 21, 2007. Following Jesus Christ!. Agenda. Accomplishments from 2006 and Goals for 2007 2007 Budget Approval Voting to establish a Call Committee Thank you to out-going council members

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Following Jesus Christ!

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  1. Following Jesus Christ!

  2. Christus Victor Lutheran Church2006 Annual Meeting January 21, 2007 Following Jesus Christ!

  3. Agenda • Accomplishments from 2006 and Goals for 2007 • 2007 Budget Approval • Voting to establish a Call Committee • Thank you to out-going council members • Election of new council members  • Vote on bylaw changes to add the "Adult Education and Discipleship Committee” • Committee Reports (Time permitting) • Adjourn with the Lord’s Prayer

  4. CV Accomplishments • Expansion of Ministries • Internal • External • Improvements to facilities – Music Room, Furnaces • Staff Additions – Dawn, Liz, and Megan • Lay Leadership – Children and Family Ministries especially!

  5. CV Goals • Discipleship = becoming Christ-centered people • Connections • Learning/Education • Service • Evangelism • Staff – Associate Pastor • Lay Leadership – equipping & supporting • Facilities – continued improvements

  6. 2006 Review • Even though non-pledged and “other” income was more than the budgeted amount, the pledged income was less. Therefore, our total income was less than what was budgeted. • Our expenses were under budget because of lower than expected utility bills, an unfilled Director of Christian Education position, and the committees doing a great job of staying within their budgets.

  7. Ending Cash Balance for 2006 • $75,000 of total cash available • $50,000 of Designated Funds • $25,000 – Capital Fund • $15,000 – Emergency Repairs • $10,000 – Cash Reserve • $25,000 of Non-designated Funds

  8. Additional 2006 Benevolence • Net income for 2006 was $25,017 • Council approved an additional 10% gift ($2,500) for Benevolence • $1,250 to Community Action Council • $1,250 to the Iringa Task Force to alleviate hunger in the Iringa Region of Tanzania

  9. 2007 Budget Overview • We had a successful stewardship campaign with a 6.5% increase in pledges • Budgeted 2007 Expenses include: • Hiring a full-time Associate Pastor by October • Increased benefit expense for staff • Increased Benevolence due to higher pledges • Increasing our Education and Outreach programs

  10. 2007 Budget Detail - Income 6.5% increase in pledges 5% increase in total income

  11. 2007 Budget Detail - Expense 9.7 % increase over the 2006 Budget

  12. 2007 Budget versus 2008 Projection($000’s)

  13. Associate Pastor Addition • Most material effect on the 2008 Projections. • 2007 financial results will be monitored continually. • “Go” or “No Go” will be determined based on financial results. • If “No Go” other options will be pursued as outlined in December 12 meeting.

  14. Full Time Pastor Kent Deanna Luke Corey Betchwars Part-Time Pastor George (15 hr) Anne Nyquist Musicians (4) Cassie, Sue, Julie, Liz Nancy Erler Dawn Youngner Nursery (2) Trish, Megan Brad Lund Current Staff

  15. Staffing UpdateWhere are we? • CV has an unfilled ½ time position • Children and Family Ministry • The search has proven difficult, with few qualified candidates and a lot of competition from other area churches • Volunteers have filled the gap, many committing a lot of time with the understanding that it’s temporary • Pastor Kent is overextended in supporting our ministries • Our current staffing cannot support growth in our ministries

  16. Staffing UpdateWhere are we going? • We have opportunities to expand our ministries • Adult Education and Discipleship Committee • Men’s, Women’s and Youth Bible studies • Special classes and retreats • Worship (3rd service needed for growth) • Increasing need for formal and informal pastoral care • Counseling and visits • Weddings, Baptisms, funerals • Work that requires an ordained minister

  17. Staffing UpdateWhere are we going? • Our congregation is growing • 20% membership growth from 1999 to 2005 (783-985) • 16% worship attendance growth from 1999 to 2005 (279-334) • Growth has slowed over the last 12 months • Pastoral Need: Estimate 1 Pastor per 250 Worshipers • CV averages 310 – 320 per Sunday – hoping to grow to 400 • CV Associate Pastor – 50% Pastoral Duties, 50% Children and Family Ministry

  18. Staffing UpdateWhat do we need to get there? • Redefine the Children & Family Ministry position to call a full-time Associate Pastor • Roles and Responsibilities: • Children and Family Ministries • Adult Education and Discipleship • Pastoral duties: • Individual care – visits, counseling • Preaching/Worship Leadership • Sacrament Ministry – Baptisms and Communion

  19. Call Committee • Pastor Kent has received a list of individuals who volunteered to be part of a Call Committee for Associate Pastor • The Church Council will start with that list to establish and fill the Call Committee • Vote on the establishment of a Call Committee

  20. Church Council Thank you… • Paul Fischer, president • Claudia Glinski, secretary

  21. Church Council • Tom McDonald (renewing) • Steve Nierengarten (renewing) • Lois Stark • Bob Matthys

  22. Proposed Bylaw Addition 4.J. – Adult Education and Discipleship Committee – This committee shall be responsible for planning and providing adult education and discipleship programs, classes, forums, speakers, and small groups to help and encourage the adult members of Christus Victor to grow in their faith, knowledge, and love of God through Jesus Christ.

  23. Social Ministries 2006 Accomplishments • Initiated new service project • Kash for Katrina • Increased participation of congregation • Special Olympics, Thanksgiving Baskets, Midwife kits, etc. • Increased support of LSS with the Refugee Resettlement program

  24. Social Ministries 2007 Goals • Increase support of Christus Victor in MS • Increased communication of service projects through the website • Increase congregational support and participation in on-going service opportunities

  25. Finance Committee • 2006 Accomplishments 1. Reconstituted the Finance Committee 2. Changed Banks 3. Drafted the Christus Victor Investment Policy 4. Made progress going from Cash Basis to Accrual Basis Accounting

  26. Finance Committee • 2007 Goals • Update & rewrite the Policies and Procedures for consistent handling of money at Christus Victor 2. Prepare for a third party Review/Audit 3. Change our reporting system for Balance Sheet clarity 4. Continue to collaborate with Spirit Bound and their financial procedures

  27. Youth & Family Committee • 2006 Accomplishments 1. Successful Graduation Faith Stepping Stone 2. Recruiting New SWAT Team Members 3. Having a more balanced Middle School Ministry with BOPS, VBS & Surviving Adolescence Faith Stepping Stone 4. Youth Registration Packets 5. 1st Mission Trip to Gulf Coast

  28. Youth & Family Committee • 2007 Goals 1. 2nd Mission Trip to Gulf Coast 2. Encouraging youth to give money to a specific goal, like $300 to sponsor a student in Tanzania for a year 3. Have more youth join our committee

  29. Worship & Music Accomplishments for 2006 • Established new liturgy (With One Voice) for worship. • Added new part-time accompanist for traditional worship services, Liz Schuur. • Made the fellowship hall piano more accessible and useful. • Remodeled the Music room. • Made storage space for worship materials more efficient.

  30. Worship & Music Goals for 2007 • Add instrumental accompaniment for liturgy. • Improvement of screen team computer and programs. • Train more people on the sound board. • Reorganize and clean the sacristy. • Decorate outside of church with even more Christmas lights next Christmas

  31. Spirit Bound Spirit Bound is an intergenerational musical outreach ministry which presents the gospel message in churches and public places throughout the U.S. and Canada. For example, this past year we performed in front of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., where we were well received. We even saw the President. Goals: 1. to help people understand what it means to be a Christian. 2. to provide opportunities for people at CV to know God and one another more fully. 3. to share our lives and our faith and get to know the lives of other people in different congregations.

  32. Spirit Bound As far as what we give to the congregation, we provide inspirational worship, a place where kids and adults can hang out comfortably, and we donate funds to help in areas where the church is in need (particularly in the area of music, since we are a musical group). This year we included new electronic drums for use throughout the year in the sanctuary, $2,000 to the bus fund, and $1,000 towards the music room renovation.

  33. Welcoming Committee 2006 Accomplishments • Cookies for Visitors program continues to be strong and we made 28 visits • Four New Member Receptions (11 households with 27 new members) • Friendship Sunday • Two Alpha Sessions and one A Life Worth Living Session • Streamlined the yellow pages ads

  34. Welcoming Committee 2007 Goals • Update/create printed materials • Update the Tri-fold CV information for the pew racks • Create new CV Business Cards • Partner with other committees for the CV Anniversary Celebration • Improve the process for new members • Further develop the New Member Sponsor Role and create the potential for increased interaction between the New Members and the Sponsors • Develop a New Member education program

  35. Children & Family Ministry 2006 Accomplishments • Began seasonal field trips for preschool - grade 5 2. Hired Director of Children & Family Ministry 3. Implemented Faith Stepping Stones 1, 4 & 5

  36. Children & Family Ministry 2007 Goals 1. Implement Faith Stepping Stones 2 & 3 • Purchase organization and safety supplies for nursery and Faith Trek 3. Determine roles and responsibilities for associate pastor 4. Complete Children & Family Ministry handbook

  37. Property Committee 2006 Accomplishments • Completed purchase and installation of security system • Replaced four furnaces, leaving the boiler and sanctuary furnace to still be replaced • Partnered with Hospitality to remodel Music room • Purchased carpet cleaning extractor • Continued exterior lawn improvement around bus area

  38. Property Committee 2007 Goals • Complete lawn improvement around bus area, in partnership with Eagle Scout project. • Further upgrades to security system and lighting around exterior of building • Paint all exterior entrance doors and frames • Ceramic tile both entrance vestibules • Replace water fountains in youth areas • Continue to examine costs and feasibility of restroom remodeling

  39. Endowment Committee 2006 Accomplishments • Continued Charitable Giving Education • Provided grant for scholarships • Held 2 Wine Tasting Fundraisers • Grew Fund to $33,725

  40. Endowment Committee 2007 Goals • Continue Charitable Giving Education • Fundraising • Additional Grants to Christus Victor and the Community

  41. Hospitality 2006 Accomplishments • Sponsored 6 events: Lenten Soup Suppers; Senior Brunch; Spirit Bound Homecoming; Rally Sunday; Consecration Sunday; Advent Potluck & Decorating • Provided Treats/Coffee every Sunday • Obtained a new piece of art in the Narthex

  42. Hospitality Goals for 2007 • Sponsor the 6 events as in 2006 and add a Theatre night • Provide Treats/Coffee every Sunday • Set up instructional manuals for usage of Kitchen equipment

  43. Tanzania Partnership Committee • 2006 Accomplishments 1.Sponsorship of 21 Secondary School Students 2.Sponsorship of 3 Bible School/Music Students 3.Began Planning 2007 Trip 4.Suzanne Holm represented CV in Mlowa in February 2006 5.Moved and Updated Bulletin Board

  44. Tanzania Partnership Committee 2007 Goals 1.Continue working to improve Communication between Iringa, Mlowa and CV 2.Continue to raise the awareness and interest of CV members in our partnership with the Mlowa Parish 3.Send a 4 member Mission Team to Tanzania in August 2007 4.Maintain the use of Tanzanian elements of worship at CV, such as the Swahili Lord’s Prayer and the African Creed 5.Purchase a motorbike for the Mlowa Parish

  45. Mutual Ministry 2006 Accomplishments • Filled Open CV Positions • Director of Children and Family Ministry (Open Again) • Office Clerk (10 hrs/week) – Dawn Youngner • Organist – Liz Schuur • Nursery Position – Megan Brit • Implemented Background Check Process

  46. Mutual Ministry 2007 Goals • Fill Part Time Director of Children and Family Ministry Role or Full Time Assoc Pastor • Fill Nursery Attendant Role in Aug 2007 • Investigate Cost Savings — Review Alternative Benefits Package Options for Full Time Staff

  47. Adult Education & Discipleship 2006 Accomplishments • Committee was formed • Bible Overview Sunday Class • 2 ALPHA courses • Started partnership with AME and Casa de Oracion!

  48. Adult Education & Discipleship 2007 Goals • Sunday Forum Schedule • Wellness • God is Closer Than You Think • Revelations • 2 ALPHA course and ALPHA partnership • Incorporate Women’s and Men’s Ministry • Explore Small Group Ministry

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