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Budget with Faith & Vision
...In Difficult Times
Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist
2014 Budget Presentation†Martin Breytenbach
31st August 2013
First of all…
Thank you to all who have worked so hard to get us to this point:
Our Financial Team: Freda Chigumadzi, Felicity Roberts, Bontle Mokgonyana, Naum Mamabolo
Finance Working Committee under Dean Luke Pretorius
Diocesan Finance Board
Now it is over to all of us!
Background to the Budget
Vision, DFB Lekgotla and Principles
Let’s Start with Vision
Vision of ACSA Anchored in the love of
Christ Committed to God’s
mission Transformed by the Holy
Spirit
Mission Statement of ACSA Empowering worship Redemptive message Communities of faith
Vision of the Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist
To make disciples in vibrant, self-sufficient congregations established and linked to each other by sharing in: Resources Ministry and service Outreach and evangelism
Implications for each Parish
1. Stipendiary Rector
2. Team of Self-Supporting (“Community”)Priests & Deacons
3. Parish Youth Pastor
4. Many Lay Leaders (of many different kinds)
5. Ministry of All Believers
6. Community Development Projects(creating employment)
DFB Lekgotla Identified 5 Priorities
1. Select and train leaders
2. Strengthen the chapelries
3. Standardised reporting
4. Youth leadership
5. Information Technology
You will see all these things reflected in our Budget or on our Agenda today
Principles in Budget 2014
1. Tension between
A growing church in the Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist
Hard financial realities
2. We serve a God who gives, and gives and gives!
Creation and provision
Jesus who gave his life for us“For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9)
The gift of the Holy Spirit
Principles in Budget 2014
3. Multiplication
We need 7 ArchdeaconriesI trust this is the last time I will form new archdeaconries!
Clusters nowPreparing to multiply especially in Sibasa and Sekhukhuneland
4. Caring for our Clergy
8% increase plus 40% of a 13th cheque
More fellowship days and ongoing training
Expenses
1) Administration
2) Bishop's Ministry
3) Development & Children'sMinistry
4) Growing the Church
5) Organisations
6) Parish Ministry
7) Diocesan Property &Vehicles
8) ACSA & Wider Church
Principles in Budget 2014
5. Better Communication
We have reorganised the Budget according to Diocesan Departments1. Administration
2. Bishop’s Ministry
3. Development
4. Growing the Church
5. Organisations
6. Parish Ministry
7. Diocesan Property & Vehicles
8. ACSA and Wider Church
Income
1) Parish Pledges
2) Fund Withdrawals
3) Collections & Donations
4) Rentals, Recoveries &Reimbursements
Principles in Budget 2014
5. Better Communication
We have reorganised the Proposed Pledges according to 7 Archdeaconries1. Kopanong (Centre)
2. Vhembe (North)
3. Mopani
4. West
5. Waterberg (South)
6. Capricorn (Northwest)
7. Lepelle
I plan to appoint some new Archdeacons and Assistant Archdeacons
Principles in Budget 2014
5. Better Communication
We have also included a plan to challenge and help those who are in arrears from 2012 and before
“It is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something – now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means”(2 Corinthians 8:10-11)
Budget Summary
Departments, Income and Proposed Pledges
Summary of Income Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist
Diocesan Budget 2014
Summary31st August 2013
IncomeItem Budget 2014 Budget 2013 % Increase
1) Parish Pledges R 4 531 206 R 4 187 988 8%
2) Fund Withdrawals R 336 500 R 341 000 -1%
3) Collections & Donations R 56 000 R 52 500 7%
4) Rentals, Recoveries & Reimbursements R 164 433 R 78 000 111%
Total Income R 5 088 139 R 4 659 488 9%
Recovery of Arrears R 168 000
Summary of Expenses
ExpensesItem Budget 2014 Budget 2013 % Increase
1) Administration R 623 610 R 514 589 21%
2) Bishop's Ministry R 885 551 R 760 382 16%
3) Development & Children's Ministry R 306 322 R 256 049 20%
4) Growing the Church R 269 251 R 436 206 -38%
5) Organisations R 51 900 R 22 500 131%
6) Parish Ministry R 2 597 015 R 2 348 224 11%
7) Diocesan Property & Vehicles R 161 188 R 146 046 10%
8) ACSA & Wider Church R 188 746 R 175 296 8%
Total Expenditure R 5 083 583 R 4 659 292 9%
Surplus/-Deficit R 4 556 R 196
Summary of Proposed Monthly Pledges
Kopanong 2014 2013
Christ Church Cathedral
R26 300 R35 500
Good Shepherd R1 200 R1 000
Vhembe 2014 2013
Sibasa R22 100 R20 000
Sibasa Arrears R5 000
Zoutpansberg R24 200 R22 000
Musina R3 300 R3 000
Musina Arrears R1 000
Mopani 2014 2013
Letaba R33 400 R31 500
St Luke R17 600 R15 700
Tlhatlaganya R31 800 R28 900
Baobab R3 300 R3 000
Baobab Arrears R1 000
(Hoedspruit) (R9 800) (9 800)
Summary of Proposed Monthly Pledges
West 2014 2013
Mokopane R34 500 R30 300
Mapela R10 100 R9 400
Baken-Matji R10 100 R8 800
Mashashane R20 100 R18 700
Capricorn 2014 2013
Seshego R32 100 R29 300
Moletji R17 300 R16 300
Matlala R16 200 R15 100
Waterberg 2014 2013
Modimolle R23 600 R20 400
Modimolle Arrears R2 000
Ga Seabe R10 800 R9 900
Lephalale R4 200 R3 500
Lepelle 2014 2013
Lebowakgomo R33 600 R30 900
Sekhukhuneland R26 500 R25 000
Sekhukhuneland Arrears
R5 000
Tlhatlaganya R28 900 R28 900
Budget Process
Timeline
Timeline for ParishesDate Action Information
Today Budget presentation at DSC Vision, Principles and Details
September & October
Work on your Parish Budget
Chapelry Councils & Parish CouncilsNegotiate giving by clustersArchdeaconry Councils & Diocesan Leadership Team are there to help
Before 15th
NovemberBudget Vestry Meetings Approve your Chapelry and Parish
Budgets, including your pledge to the Diocese
By 15th
NovemberParish Response Form to the Diocesan Office
Please inform your Archdeacon about your pledge – especially if you are proposing any changes. Why not complete a stop order form to the Diocese?
23rd November DFB: Final Diocesan Budget Including any changes
30th November DSC: Final Budget Approval This is our commitment for 2014!
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