Leading congregations to lead people to actively follow Jesus Christ
Devotion: Ephesians 3:7-10 7-8This is my life work: helping people understand and respond to this Message. It came as a sheer gift to me, a real surprise, God handling all the details. When it came to presenting the Message to people who had no background in God's way, I was the least qualified of any of the available Christians. God saw to it that I was equipped, but you can be sure that it had nothing to do with my natural abilities.
Devotion: Ephesians 3:7-10 8-10And so here I am, preaching and writing about things that are way over my head, the inexhaustible riches and generosity of Christ. My task is to bring out in the open and make plain what God, who created all this in the first place, has been doing in secret and behind the scenes all along. Through followers of Jesus like yourselves gathered in churches, this extraordinary plan of God is becoming known and talked about even among the angels!
Being in CollaborativeConnection Together
We Are Connectional• 866 churches in Missouri• 12 districts in Missouri• One annual conference in Missouri• Five jurisdictions in US and many
central conferences across globe• General Conference
Who is a Member of AC?
• Annual Conference• All clergy• Laity elected by each congregation• Additional laity selected by districts
Amendment 19• The Missouri Annual Conference has determined that in
addition to Elders and Deacons in Full Connection those now eligible to vote for General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates consistent with Constitutional Amendment 19 are:• Associate members• Provisional members who have been approved by the Board of
Ordained Ministry and upon their election by the annual conference (they would not be eligible to vote until their election)
• Licensed Local pastors who have completed their MDIV or Course of Study and have been under appointment for two appointive years without interruption, immediately preceding annual conference. This would include full-time, part-time, and retired who meet the above criteria.
Leadership Staff
Rev. Bob FarrCongregational Excellence
Rev. Karen HaydenPastoral Excellence
Leadership Staff
Rev. Max MarbleMission, Service & Justice
Rev. Kendall WallerFinancial Administrative Ministries
Leadership Staff
Rev. Sherry HabbenConnectional Ministries and Communication
Clergy Relations
Trudy McManusClergy Relationsand Benefits Administrator
Jenny GraggExecutive Assistant
Camping & Retreat Ministries
Lee WalzExecutive Director
Francesca BurtonAdministrative Assistant
Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Bev BoehmerCoordinator of Collegeand Youth Ministries
Communications
Fred KoenigPublications Editor
Holly DavisGraphic Designand Web Services Manager
Safe Sanctuaries
Nancy CadyAdministrator
Christa DaroAssistant
Executive Assistants
Tammy CalcoteExecutive Assistant to
Rev. Bob Farr & Rev. Emanuel Cleaver, II
Bridget CaddellExecutive Assistant to
Sherry Habben & Kendall Waller
Accounting
Jim PauleyAccounting Manager
Karen McNeelyAccounts Payable
Accounting
Kristin HerronAccounts Receivable
Additional Staff
Mike HarrisonEvent Manager
Lorraine SandersReceptionist
Office of Creative Ministries
Dora ThackeryOffice Manager
Ann MortonFinancial Records
Office of Creative Ministries
Audrey PhelpsAssociate Director for Volunteers in Mission - National and International
Jeff BakerAssociate Director for Volunteers in Mission - Missouri
Office of Creative Ministries
Carol OliverAssociate Director for Heifer International
Terri WilliamsAssociate Director for the Festival of Sharing
Office of Creative Ministries
Carol KreamerCoordinator for the Mozambique Initiative
Bishop’s Staff
Bishop Robert Schnase
Rev. Elmer RevelleAssistant to the Bishop
Bishop’s Staff
Rev. Emanuel Cleaver, IIAssistant to the Bishop for African American Leadership Development
Dala DunnExecutive Assistant to Bishop Schnase
Extended Cabinet
From top: Rev. Yolanda Villa, Rev. Dwight Chapman, Rev. Karen Hayden, Brian Hammons, Rev. Kendall Waller, Rev. Bob Farr, Rev. Dale Stone, Rev. Cody Collier, Rev. Max Marble, Rev. Kurt Schuermann, Rev. Steve Cox, Rev. Bart Hildreth, Rev. Ann Rathert, Rev. David Norbury, Rev. Lynn Dyke, Bishop Robert Schnase, Rev. Sherry Habben and Rev. Sandy Nenadal
General Conference
The United Methodist Church is set up in a similar fashion to the American government:
General Conference is like the Legislative BranchThe Council of Bishops is like the Executive BranchThe 9 member Judicial Council is like the Judicial Branch
• The General Conference is the only body that can set official policy and speak for the denomination.
• There are nearly 1000 delegates from all over the world---1/2 lay and 1/2 clergy.
General Conference-continued
The General Conference
considers and makes decisions
on petitions and resolutions
which determine changes in
the Book of Discipline and Book
of Resolutions.
General Conference FundsGeneral Conference is held in years
divisible by 4.
The next General Conference will be held April 24 to May 4 in Tampa, Florida.
For more information go to www.gc2012.umc.org
2012 General Conference Delegates
LayBrian Hammons (1st)Larry Fagan (1st)Beverly Boehmer (1st)Shannon Meister (2nd)Randy L. Biggerstaff (3rd)Margie Briggs (5th)Andrew Ponder Williams (5th)
Clergy
Rev. Cody Collier (3rd)Rev. Emanuel Cleaver III (3rd)Rev. Dr. Steve Breon (5th)Rev. Bob Farr (5th)Rev. Amy Gearhart (5th)Rev. Matt Miofsky (7th)Rev. Robin Roderick (9th)
Jurisdictional ConferenceJuly 18-21, Oklahoma City
• One of the main tasks is electing new Bishops
• Sets budget every four years:• Jurisdictional administrative budget• Lydia Patterson Institute• SMU Campus Ministry• Mount Sequoyah
• For more information: http://scj.umportal.org/main/article.asp?id=3414
2012 Jurisdictional Delegates
LayMichael Sykuta (6th)Casy Andrews (6th)Don Mowery (6th)Ivan C. James (7th)Nathan Jeffries (7th)Christian Ricks (9th)Dr. Jerry G. Akins (9th)
Clergy
Rev. Ron Watts (11th)Rev. Jim Downing (11th)Rev. Andy Bryan (11th)Rev. Dr. Sally Haynes (11th)Rev. Yolanda Villa (11th)Rev. Lynn Ann Dyke (12th)Rev. Kendall A. Waller (12th)
More Information
• Missouri Conference• http://www.moumethodist.org
Rev. Sherry Habben Director of Connectional Ministries
and CommunicationsThe Missouri Conference3601 Amron CourtColumbia, MO [email protected]
Leading congregations to lead people to actively follow Jesus Christ
Rev. Kendall WallerDirector of Finance & Administrative
Ministries
Apportionments
• What is an apportionment?
• How are they calculated?
• Where do they go?
The Apportionment Formula• The decimal for each local church
will be based on a single expenditure-based factor: three years’ average of the expenses reported in Columns 53 thru 62 less column 61A (Pre-school, Nursery School, After School and Mothers’ Day Out Programs) of Statistical Table II as published in the respective years of the Conference Journals.
2010 Statistics
Figuring Sheet
Apportionment Resources• Go to www.moumethodist.org then
click Offices, Treasurer and Financial Ministries, Apportionments, Sharing God’s Gifts
• Or http://moumethodist.org/console/files/oForms_YJ7JB6/Apport10_3DCKFHSN.pdf
2011 2012 $ %
Approved Approved ChangeChang
eGENERAL CHURCH SUPPORT
A World Service $1,946,098 $1,920,546 ($25,552
) -1.3%B Ministerial Education Fund 657,439 637,201 (20,238) -3.1%C Episcopal Fund 546,192 585,006 38,814 7.1%D Black College Fund 262,241 254,151 (8,090) -3.1%E General Administration Fund 212,359 219,346 6,987 3.3%F Africa University Fund 58,692 56,881 (1,811) -3.1%
GInterdenominational Cooperation Fund 51,230 50,438 (792) -1.5%
H Jurisdictional 125,139 125,139 0 0.0%
Total General Church Support $3,859,390 $3,848,708 ($10,682
) -0.3%
CONFERENCE SUPPORT
I Congregational Excellence $2,087,265 $1,739,499 ($347,76
6) -16.7%J Pastoral Excellence 185,719 770,465 584,746 314.9%K Ordained Ministry Team 265,517 265,517 0 0.0%L District Superintendents 1,732,575 1,743,730 11,155 0.6%M Clergy Support 2,394,204 2,379,132 (15,072) -0.6%
N Connectional Ministries 2,019,383 1,775,446 (243,937
) -12.1%
OMission, Service & Justice Ministries 450,587 442,241 (8,346) -1.9%
P Conference Administration 747,684 836,680 88,996 11.9%Total Conference Support $9,882,934 $9,952,710 $69,776 0.7%
TOTAL APPORTIONMENT$13,742,32
4 $13,801,41
8 $59,094 0.4%
General Church, $3,848,708,
28%
Confer-ence,
$9,952,710,
72%
2012 Budget
Incorporation
• Why incorporate?
• Types of incorporation
Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan• http://www.sos.mo.gov/Business/
corporations/forms.asp
501C3
• go to www.sos.mo.gov (Missouri Secretary of State)
• Business tab• Corporations• Search for a
Business
Name
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA
Name Type
Legal
Non-Profit Corporation - Domestic – InformationCharter Number: N00011647
Status: Good Standing
Entity Creation Date: 8/20/1971
State of Business.: MO
Expiration Date: Perpetual
Last Annual Report Filed Date: 7/19/2009
Last Annual Report Filed: 2009
Registered Agent
Agent Name: JAMES V. HOGAN, III
Office Address: John Stafford, 3301 West Broadway Columbia MO 65203
33
Audit Forms
• What is an audit?
• Why do we need an audit?
MISSOURI CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
REPORT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT "The committee (Finance Committee) shall make provision for an annual audit of the records of the financial officers of the local church and all its organizations and shall report to the charge conference." (Par. 259.4c) Additional information including a Local Church Audit Guide is available on the General Council on Finance and Administration web page: www.GCFA.ORG. Please use this audit form to report the findings and recommendations of the audit of 2008 financial records. Church: Charge: District: Conference: For period beginning: ending: Receipts, Disbursements, and Balances:
Name of Local Church Fund
Balance at Beginning of
Period
Cash Received and
Recorded
Total Disbursements
for Period
For Transfers
+ (-)
Balance End of
Period
Total amount of cash in all treasuries of the church:
Recommendations:
Auditors/Audit Committee has examined accounts listed, has reviewed procedures, has reconciled receipts and disbursements with bank deposits and bank balances, and has found the balances displayed to be correct, procedures proper, and records properly kept, except as noted below:
Signed by Auditor or Chair of Audit Committee: Date:
Audit Form
http://moumethodist.org/forms/detail/419
The Local Church Audit Guidehttp://www.gcfa.org/sites/default/files/u3/local%20church%20audit%20guide%202011_0.pdf
Tax Considerations for Clergy• Professional Expenses
• Housing Allowances
• Utilities
• 1099’s & W2’s
• GCFA Tax Packet available athttp://www.gcfa.org/tax-packet
Tax Considerations for Churches
Giving receipts Any gift over $250 Should include the statement, “No
goods or services were provided to you by the church in connection with any contribution or their value consisted entirely of intangible religious benefits.”
Tax forms
Record Retention
Resources
• General Council on Finance and Administration
• www.gcfa.org
Insurance Considerations• Run Adequate coverage
• Missouri Conference UMPACTAdministration TeamToll Free 1-800-724-7591Fax 1-866-947-4593E-mail: [email protected]
Stewardship Toolkit
• www.moumethodist.org/stewardship
Rev. Kendall WallerDirector of Finance & Administrative
MinistriesThe Missouri Conference3601 Amron CourtColumbia, MO [email protected]
Trudy McManusClergy Relations and Benefits
Administrator
Clergy Relations & Benefits
Caring for those who serve
Pension
• All active clergy – full time, part time, student local pastor
• Church is invoiced monthly
Pension Plan
• CRSP – Clergy Retirement Security Program
• General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits is the administrator
• 2 components to the plan:• Defined Benefit• Defined Contribution
CRSP
• Defined Benefit• Paid out as an annuity at retirement• Formula:
1.25 % x DAC at retirement x years of service in the CRSP plan
2% annual increase after retirement
CRSP
• Defined Contribution
3% of compensation
Paid as cash at retirement
CRSP billing
• Church is billed 12.22% of pastor’s compensation
• 3% for Defined Contribution• 9.22% for Defined Benefit
Invoiced monthly via paper statement from the conference office.
UMPIP – United Methodist Personal Investment Plan
• Optional• Additional funds for retirement• Set up at anytime• Before-tax or After-tax
contributions• %age or $ basis• “Hardship” withdraws allowed• Accessible at age 59 ½• You can direct the investment
CPP
• Clergy Protection Plan• Death and Disability• Full time clergy only
CPP death benefits
Death of active full time clergy:$50,000
Death of retired clergy:30% of DAC at time of death
Spouse and dependent death benefits
CPP Disability
• Must have 2 years in plan• Can apply for benefits if unable to
work for at least 6 months due to disabling condition
• Determination is made by GBOP• 70% of compensation, paid
monthly
CPP continued:
• Optional Life Insurance Plan for Clergy enrolled in CPP
• Enrollment through General Board open enrollment• September 2011
HealthFlex
• Full time Elders, Associate Members and Local Pastors – mandatory
• Church pays for Clergy• Umbrella Plan – includes:
• Medical: United HealthCare• Dental: Cigna• Pharmacy: Medco• Mental Health: United Behavioral Health• Vision: VSP (Vision Service Plan)
HealthFlex
• Optional dependent coverage – clergy responsible for payment
• Billing is sent to the church• Cost:
• Clergy $730/month• 1 Dependent $653/month• Family (more than 1 dependent)
$1030/month
HealthFlex
• Eligibility• Must enroll within 30 days of becoming
full time• Dependent enrollment available:
• Within first 30 days of eligibility• Open enrollment – month of November• Within 30 days of qualifying event
• Including spouse losing other coverage
Wellness Program?
Wellness Programs
• Successful wellness programs change behavior by making it fun and/or rewarding.
Play video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw
2011 Wellness Programs• Again for 2011!• Virgin HealthMiles – pedometer
Earn up to $300Must enroll to receive
incentives for 2011www.virginhealthmiles.com
2011 Wellness Programs
HealthQuotient (HQ)Must complete the HQ between August 1- September 30, 2011 or you will be accessed a deductible surcharge of $250/individual, $500/family in 2012
Go to http://www.gbophb.org/ and click on Healthflex/WebMD to get started
2011 Wellness ProgramsQuest Diagnostic Screening
Must complete at a local Quest Laboratory by July 31, 2011. Will receive $100 Healthcash if enrolled in HealthFlex & VHM.
A Quest Screening is a blood test. Provides information about: Cholesterol Levels, Heart Disease Risk, Stroke Risk, Diabetes Risk And Management, Thyroid Abnormalities, Kidney Disease, Anemia Or Iron Overload, Liver Disease, And Prostate Cancer In Men
Salary Reduction
• Medical Reimbursement Account (MRA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)• Sign up during Open Enrollment
(November)• Line 9a and 9b of Pastoral Support
Form• Billed to church on invoice• Maximum of $5000/year
Healthcare Reform
• Changes for 2011• Coverage of dependents until age 26
regardless of student/dependent status• Lifetime limit removed• OTC drugs will not be reimbursed
through Medical Reimbursement Accounts (MRA)
Full Time or Part Time
• For purposes of determining benefits – • Full or part time status is based on
compensation• Compensation is
• Salary (line A) + Housing (line B),or
Salary (line A) + ParsonageOn your Pastoral Support form
Full Time or Part Time
• Full time compensation for Local Pastors:• 2011 - $41,866
• 2012 - $43,235
Review
• Full time clergy benefits:
• CRSP (pension plan – PT and FT))
• CPP (death and disabilty – FT only)
• HealthFlex (health insurance – FT only)
Review
• Part time clergy benefits
CRSP
Review
• Full time or part time?• Determined by compensation
• Compensation: Salary + Housing /Parsonage• Line A and Line B on Pastoral Support
Form
Review
• Must enroll for benefits within 30 days of eligibility
• Get enrollment materials from Trudy McManus or your district office
The Connection
• Local Pastors connect to their District office
• Elders and Deacons connect to Conference office
• Chair of the Fellowship• Dave Hackett
Resources
• Conference Office• Clergy Relations & Benefits• 573-441-1770, or toll free 877-736-
1806• Trudy McManus• Email: [email protected]
• General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits 800-851-2201 www.gbophb.org
Adaptive Learning and Leadership• What we have been doing is not
working• The answers we need have not been
found yet• We must develop the answers we
need for today….• Collaborative learning• Searching the internet• Discussion • Trying new things and risking failure
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