Renewed Vision for..
Telling the Story!
Renewed Vision for..
Telling the Story!
Treasure Valley Church Planting
Initiative
Treasure Valley Church Planting
Initiative
Church PlantingChurch Planting
• Over 40,000 listeners each week
• 10,000-15,000 listeners each week un-churched
• Over 40,000 listeners each week
• 10,000-15,000 listeners each week un-churched
FactsFacts
• Plant a church from the unchurched KTSY listeners
• Hired Brian Yeager as church planter & KTSY chaplain.
• Plant a church from the unchurched KTSY listeners
• Hired Brian Yeager as church planter & KTSY chaplain.
Church PlantingChurch Planting
GoalsGoals
Julie – “How do I become a Christian?”Julie – “How do I become a Christian?”
Church Planting FundChurch Planting FundReaching the Julie’s of our world...Reaching the Julie’s of our world...
60% - purchasing property/buildings40% - supplies and expenses to get
the churches started
60% - purchasing property/buildings40% - supplies and expenses to get
the churches started
Funding ProposalFunding Proposal
Vice President for Finance Report
Rick RoyRick Roy
FinancesFinances
Net Tithe61%
Non-Tithe39%
Where does the money come from?Where does the money come from?
Total IncomeTotal Income
Averages 1999-2002
Tithe Sent to Higher
Organizations28%
Tithe Retained in Idaho Conf.
72%
FinancesFinancesAllocation of Tithe IncomeAllocation of Tithe Income
Averages 1999-2002
Tithe Sent to Higher
Organizations28%
Tithe Retained in Idaho Conf.
72%
Unions35%
Gen Conf32%
NAD32%
Special1%
Where does the 28% go? (Tithe)Where does the 28% go? (Tithe)
28%FinancesFinancesTithe Sent onTithe Sent on
Averages 1999-2002
18% returned to Idaho Conference in reversions and appropriations
18% returned to Idaho Conference in reversions and appropriations
Tithe Sent to Higher
Organizations28%
Tithe Retained in Idaho Conf.
72%
How do we spend the 72 % we keep? (Tithe)How do we spend the 72 % we keep? (Tithe)
Retire13.0%
Church Program
42.0%
Misc.1.0% Education
23.0%
Support Services
21.0%
72%FinancesFinances
Tithe RetainedTithe Retained
Averages 1999-2002
Education69%
Misc.2%
Church Programs
26%
Support Services
2%
Conf. Adv.1%
Non-Tithe ExpensesNon-Tithe Expenses
How do we spend our non-tithe dollar?How do we spend our non-tithe dollar?
FinancesFinances
Averages 1999-2002
Total Dollars SpentTotal Dollars Spent
Church Programs
36%
Education40%
Conf. Adv.1%
Misc.2%
Support Services
13%
Retire8%
Averages 1999-2002
21 Pastors31 Elementary Teachers20 Academy Teachers
2 Bible Workers 1 Seminary Student
43 Churches15 Elementary SchoolsGem State Academy Camp Ida HavenConference Resource Center
21 Pastors31 Elementary Teachers20 Academy Teachers
2 Bible Workers 1 Seminary Student
43 Churches15 Elementary SchoolsGem State Academy Camp Ida HavenConference Resource Center
Your Tithe & Offerings Support
Your Tithe & Offerings Support
Consolidated Statement
Presentation
Consolidated Statement
Presentation
Cash Flow IssuesCash Flow Issues
Ten Year Tithe Growth
Ten Year Tithe Growth
0
1000
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3000
4000
5000
93 94 95 96 97 98 99 '00 '01 '02
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95
4,6
95
Membership GrowthMembership Growth
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
5114511458535853 61746174
How Did We Get Here?How Did We Get Here?
Nursing home gift $ 239,286/yrFarm Debt $ 155,000Gem State write-off$ 100,000Loss 1999 $ -8,606Gain 2000 $ 13,3072001 net loss $ -170,1952002 loss $ -77,518
Nursing home gift $ 239,286/yrFarm Debt $ 155,000Gem State write-off$ 100,000Loss 1999 $ -8,606Gain 2000 $ 13,3072001 net loss $ -170,1952002 loss $ -77,518
What Are We Going To Do About It?
What Are We Going To Do About It?
Cutting 4 FTE’s (over 2 yrs) -$240,000Bake N Serve payment +$ 90,000
Additional personnelSpanish workChurch PlantingBi-vocational pastors
Cutting 4 FTE’s (over 2 yrs) -$240,000Bake N Serve payment +$ 90,000
Additional personnelSpanish workChurch PlantingBi-vocational pastors
SavingSaving
What does our future look like?What does our future look like?• Current year- Positives
• Trust maturities• Tithe Windfall• Loans paid• Bake-n-Serve Balloon
• Current year- Positives• Trust maturities• Tithe Windfall• Loans paid• Bake-n-Serve Balloon
• Four year – Positives• Bake-n-Serve +3yr• Leases end in 2006• Projected member-
ship growth (tithe)
• Four year – Positives• Bake-n-Serve +3yr• Leases end in 2006• Projected member-
ship growth (tithe)
• Four year challenges• 2.5% annual Tithe increase • Bake-n-Serve balloon ends 2006• Control rising medical costs
• Four year challenges• 2.5% annual Tithe increase • Bake-n-Serve balloon ends 2006• Control rising medical costs
Larry D. BlackmerLarry D. Blackmer
Superintendentof
Schools Report
Thank you for the endless hours of correcting papers, and listening to our children’s problems; for sharing, modeling and living for Christ. To you, the teachers and living examples of Christ, we say…
Thank you for the endless hours of correcting papers, and listening to our children’s problems; for sharing, modeling and living for Christ. To you, the teachers and living examples of Christ, we say…
Enrollments Grades K-8
Enrollments Grades K-8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1998-991999-002000-012001-022002-03
N=44347 43 53 62 48 41 42 51 56
Total EnrollmentTotal EnrollmentK-8K-8
Total EnrollmentTotal EnrollmentK-8K-8
426
433
412
432
443
395400405410415420425430435440445
K-8
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
ITBS TestingITBS Testing
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
3 4 5 6 7 8
Conf Union State Nation
2001 – Composite Scores2001 – Composite Scores
What Does This Mean?What Does This Mean?
QualityQuality
Quality Teachers
+Quality Curriculum
= Quality Students
+CHRISTCHRIST
Spiritual DevelopmentSpiritual Development
Departmental GoalsDepartmental Goals
• Continued emphasis on quality instruction in the classroom
• Continue to promote connection between faith and learning
• Have all Idaho Conference schools have the opportunity to be accredited by NW Association of Schools and Colleges
• Strengthen the daycare and kindergarten programs
• Ensure that – No SDA Child Left Behind!• Foster strong relationships between the pastors
and teachers in a partnered ministry
• Continued emphasis on quality instruction in the classroom
• Continue to promote connection between faith and learning
• Have all Idaho Conference schools have the opportunity to be accredited by NW Association of Schools and Colleges
• Strengthen the daycare and kindergarten programs
• Ensure that – No SDA Child Left Behind!• Foster strong relationships between the pastors
and teachers in a partnered ministry
Positive Conference Programming
Positive Conference Programming
• LIFT• Outdoor School• Track and Field Day• Music Festivals at Gem State• Weeks of Prayer
• LIFT• Outdoor School• Track and Field Day• Music Festivals at Gem State• Weeks of Prayer
Why Do We Operate Adventist Schools?Why Do We Operate Adventist Schools?
Let me give you three good reasons!Let me give you three good reasons!
Principal’s ReportMike SchwartzMike Schwartz
Our MissionOur MissionGem State Adventist Academy is ultimately committed to reflecting Jesus -- Gem State Adventist Academy is ultimately committed to reflecting Jesus --
• His Teaching• His Compassion• His Intellectual Acuity• His Creativity• His Leadership• His Example• His Sacrifice, and • His Grace
• His Teaching• His Compassion• His Intellectual Acuity• His Creativity• His Leadership• His Example• His Sacrifice, and • His Grace
Spiritual Commitments
Spiritual Commitments
89
84
81
73
70
62
66
60
41
37
49
96
91
87
68
70
62
84
103
104
107
95
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003 144144145
163150
138140141
168175185
Gem State Enrollment TrendsGem State Enrollment Trends
DormDorm VillageVillage
Academic ExcellenceAcademic Excellence
• Grade 9 71st Percentile• Grade 10 83rd Percentile• Grade 11 91st Percentile
• Grade 9 71st Percentile• Grade 10 83rd Percentile• Grade 11 91st Percentile
• Five Semifinalists in Five Years
• Three Finalists• One Semifinalist, Two
Commended for 2003• Jacque Giem Finalist in
2003
• Five Semifinalists in Five Years
• Three Finalists• One Semifinalist, Two
Commended for 2003• Jacque Giem Finalist in
2003
ITED Scores Fall 2002ITED Scores Fall 2002 National Merit ProgramNational Merit Program
Making Friends for EternityMaking Friends for Eternity
Camp IdaHaven ReportDouglas & Darla Roe, Milford TerrellDouglas & Darla Roe, Milford Terrell
Camp Ida HavenCamp Ida HavenTotal Campers 2002 = 466Total Campers 2002 = 466
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Earliteen
Teen
% Returning%SDA
Camper CensusCamper Census
102 99 9484 87
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Cub Junior Tween Earliteen Teen
2002Full Cap.
66 Kids over full66 Kids over full
Camp Ida HavenCamp Ida HavenImprovements
Pathfinder tipi villageCathedral startGuest houseNew bathroomsRebuilt ropes courseRV spaces installedRebuild horse barnCreek restorationNew storage for 5 boats
Improvements
Pathfinder tipi villageCathedral startGuest houseNew bathroomsRebuilt ropes courseRV spaces installedRebuild horse barnCreek restorationNew storage for 5 boats
Where the fun never ends!Where the fun never ends!
Distinguished Service Award – Doug & Darla Roe
Distinguished Service Award – Doug & Darla Roe
Ida-Haven IS the light on the hill!
God has blessed, and the Story
is being told!
God has blessed, and the Story
is being told!
EducationEducationUnto thee, O God, do we give thanks,
unto thee, do
we give thanks: for that thy name is
near
thy wondrous works declare!
Psalm 75:1
Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Produced by Larry Blackmer