Bishop's Report to DSC - Budget 2015 Presentation 23 August 2014

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Bringing Our Vision to LifeDiocesan Budget 2015

†Martin BreytenbachDSC Meeting: 23rd August 2014

Our Diocesan Vision

To make disciples in vibrant, self-sufficient Congregations established and linked to each other by sharing in:

�Resources

�Ministry and service

�Outreach and evangelism

The budget is there to help us fulfil…

1. “Make disciples”� Matthew 28:18-20

� Mark 16:15-18

� Luke 24:46-49 & Acts 1:8

� John 20:19-22

Disciples are Committed to the Kingdom of God

Very different from the kingdoms of this world (John 18:36)

� Values (Galatians 5:19-24)

� Lifestyle (Matthew 5:3-16)

� Motivation (Philippians 3:10-11)

Something to think about:1) How is the Kingdom of God different from the kingdoms of this world?2) When people look at us, what kingdom do they see?

Bishop's Report to DSC - Budget 2015 Presentation 23 August 2014

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Disciples are Committed to Ministry in the Church

Many different gifts in the body of Christ

� Gifts of leadership (Ephesians 4:11-12)

� Gifts of service (Romans 12:6-8)

� Gifts of power (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)

Something to think about:1) How are you using your gifts to build up the church?2) How are you helping others to discover, develop and use their gifts?

Disciples are Committed to God’s Mission in the World

Bringing God’s reign to every part of life

� Evangelism & church planting (Romans 10:13-15)

� Community development (Luke 4:16-21)

� Caring for creation (Romans 8:19-21)

Something to think about:1) What difference is your church making to your community?2) How can you use your church facilities to participate in God’s mission?

2. In vibrant, self-sufficient congregations� Acts 2:42-47

� Acts 4:32-35

Goals for Each ParishIn order to achieve our vision, each parish should work towards

1) A stipendiary Rector (team leader)

2) A team of Self-Supporting clergy

3) Many lay leaders (Lay ministers, Church council, Organisations)

4) Every member involved in ministry of some kind

5) Community development or service programme (using our property or land – creating employment)

6) A stipendiary Youth Pastor (potential future priests)

The budget is there to help make these

things happen!

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3. Linked to each other� Galatians 6:2-7

� 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

� 2 Corinthians 9:5-12

� John 13:34-35

A Mature Attitude

Taking responsibility for ourselves

�Engage responsibly with the budget proposals

�Communicate, discuss, negotiate with Diocesan Finance Board

Helping one another where we can

�Can we support a weaker parish?

�Can we give to a specific need?

E.g. Mashashane sponsoring an ordinand at COTT

Parish Multiplication

Next Phase

1) Sibasa – Three Parishes

2) Sekhukhuneland

�Aiming at 4 parishes in the end

�Still negotiating, discussing & working through the process

The diocese has a clear process – but it takes a lot of prayer, communication and support!

A special challenge in 2015

And to God be the glory!Let us work together…

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Proposed Budget 2015 Summary

Income

Item Budget 2015 Budget 2014

1) Parish Pledges 4 976 774 4 531 206

2) Fund Withdrawals 251 700 336 500

3) Collections & Donations 137 142 56 000

4) Rentals, Recoveries & Reimbursements 192 806 164 433

Total Income 5 558 422 5 088 139

Recovery of Arrears 120 000

Proposed Budget 2015 Summary

Expenses

Item Budget 2015 Budget 2014

1) Administration 735 416 623 610

2) Bishop’s Ministry 926 264 885 551

3) Development & Children’s Ministry 345 053 306 322

4) Growing the Church 228 651 226 885

5) Organisations 107 572 51 900

6) Parish Ministry 2 824 635 2 630 928

7) Diocesan Property & Vehicles 170 746 161 188

8) ACSA & Wider Church 220 018 198 730

Total Income 5 558 355 5 085 114

Surplus 67 3 025

Proposed Budget 2015 PledgesKopanong Pledge

2015

Arrears Pledge +

Arrears

Christ Church* 36 900 36 900

Seshego 36 900 36 900

Moletši 19 100 19 100

Good Shepherd 1 400 1 400

Vhembe Pledge Arrears P + A

Sibasa

Centre 10 000 10 000

East 10 000 10 000

West 10 000 10 000

Zoutpansberg 24 300 1 000 25 300

Musina 3 400 1 000 4 400

Mopani Pledge

2015

Arrears Pledge +

Arrears

Letaba 36 900 36 900

St Luke 21 600 21 600

Tlhatlaganya 33 200 33 200

Baobab 3 400 1 000 4 400

(Hoedspruit) (10 700) (10 700)

West Pledge Arrears P + A

Matlala 19 200 19 200

Baken-Matji 11 000 11 000

Mashashane* 29 000 29 000

* Includes donation to Ordination Training at COTT

Proposed Budget 2015 PledgesLepelle Pledge

2015

Arrears Pledge +

Arrears

Lebowakgomo 36 900 36 900

Sekhukhuneland *

Jane Furse 13 100 500 13 600

Manganeng 4 600 500 5 100

Moganyaka 8 500 500 9 000

Marishane 8 600 500 9 100

Waterberg † Pledge

2015

Arrears Pledge +

Arrears

Modimolle & StMichael’s

17 100 2 000 19 100

Ga Seabe 10 400 1 000 11 400

South-West Pledge Arrears P + A

Mokopane 34 500 34 500

Mapela 9 700 1 000 10 700

Lephalale 4 300 1 000 5 300

* Discussions and negotiations are still underway about the multiplication process † We are looking at one Stipendiary Priest

(Archdeacon) to lead this Archdeaconry