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CVPC MISSION STUDY REPORT
Finance and Administration
Goal #1: Generate funding to support a full-time Senior Pastor and a half-time Associate Pastor.
Objectives (1-3 yrs)
- Keep the congregation informed of our staffing goals and provide them with the opportunity to meet any funding short-falls that are anticipated.
- Plan a Stewardship Dinner to request increased giving to meet our staffing goals.
Goal #2: Encourage fundraising efforts from sources outside of the congregation.
Objectives (1-3 yrs)
- Hold at least one community-based fund raiser.
- Explore available grants and submit grant requests to help fund specific projects.
Goal #3: Provide accurate and timely financial information to the Session and congregation.
Objectives (1-3 yrs)
- Educate our new members about church finances and encourage them to pledge.
- Provide summary financial information in the church newsletter.
Goal #4: Provide a balanced budget that supports our goals.
Objectives (1-3 yrs)
- Increase the budgeted amount allocated to the PCUSA General Mission Fund to 10% of actual pledged income.
- Increase our discretionary mission budget to 1% of actual pledged income.
Objectives (4-7 yrs)
- Increase our budgeted expenditures for advertising and communications.
- Budget for a maintenance reserve fund.
Goal #5: Evaluate on a regular basis the staffing needs of the church.
Objectives (4-7 yrs)
- Re-examine our office staffing needs.
- Investigate hiring a Youth Director or seminary intern to work with our youth.
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Introduction to Mission Goals & Objectives
