#CHURCH FINANCES FULL#

Pay-as-you-go events such as dinners, camps and programs such as Mexico mission trips. Members receive quarterly statements showing the amount of their pledge (and progress towards completion), as well as other gifts and payments made for The Board of Trustees sets aside funds from its reserves to invest in our future. Achieving the goals associated with these plans often comes with a financial cost. Goals include effective communication within the church family and dynamic outreach efforts to the wider community. The Board of Trustees engages in strategic planning to build on our many strengths, and to ensure a vibrant and sustainable congregation in the years to come. In addition, new programs and services instituted to serve the congregation and community cause expenses to grow. Next are the costs of maintaining our buildings and facilities, followed by programs administered by our Boards of Christian Education and Deacons and the music program. Staff salaries and benefits constitute the majority of annual expenses. The vast majority of our church’s operating expenses, however, are paid each year by annual contributions from members and friends in the form of pledges. In addition, the Endowment Fund can be used in a limited way (up to 5% of the principal) to offset some expenses if needed due to budgetary shortfalls. Gifts designated for certain programs, repairs, or capital improvements are carefully allocated and spent as required. A grant funds the salaries paid to our youth interns. Other Revenue SourcesĪ small amount is raised each year by facility rentals. And of course receipt of the amounts pledged enables our church to pay its bills. Of course, all donations are very welcome, but the receipt of pledges to give a certain amount in the coming year is essential for budget planning.

Some make periodic payments weekly or monthly, while some make one payment or pledge a smaller amount and make an additional year-end gift. Members and friends pledge to give a certain amount. PledgingĮach fall, contributions in the form of pledges are solicited for the upcoming calendar year. If you have questions, concerns or comments, please call the church office to be directed towards someone who can help you. The information that follows provides an overview of how church funds its operations generally and the current budget. Our church seeks to be open and transparent about its finances.

#CHURCH FINANCES FULL#

It is totally self-funded and must raise its operating budget in full each year. Piedmont Community Church was founded in 1918 as an independent, ecumenical, non-denominational Protestant church.

Church finances