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BOARDS & BUDGETS
There are two branches to your church – the spiritual body and the legal corporation. You, as the pastor, must show _______________________ in both. Taken from bylaws that we use:
Because [Your Church Name] has two (2) complimentary branches; the spiritual body of believers and the legal corporation, it is the senior pastor that administratively bridges the gap between the two (2) branches. The senior pastor is primarily responsible for the spiritual life of the church, therefore, he must be in a position corporately to insure that financial strength is directed toward the ministries of his choice.
THREE BOARD SYSTEM
1. The _______________________ are a board of successful senior pastors who govern churches outside of your church.
° Generally comprised of mentors of the senior pastor who pastor churches that are for the most part larger than your church or at least have experience in pastoring churches of similar style.
° In the case of alleged misconduct, they investigate and, if necessary, decide a disciplinary course of action.
» Accountability: The overseers can be removed by the senior pastor, but only one per year – again to prevent a dominating board member from forcing their ill agenda.
» The senior pastor can only be removed by a majority vote of the overseers, following an investigation.
2. The _______________________ are responsible for the financial well-being of the church.
° In most cases your Overseers will serve as trustees for you in the first year of your church. This allows you time to identify prospective trustees and make sure they have your heart and have some business wisdom before setting them into a trustee position. ° Monitor accounting and business practices.
° Vote on any mortgages, contracts, or major financial decisions. ° Assure fiscal responsibility (both to the church and the I.R.S.).
° Help develop the budget, manage the assets and aid in facility acquisition and management.
» Accountability: Trustees are nominated by the senior pastor. They can be
removed by the senior pastor – but only one of them every six months (to prevent the senior pastor form stacking the board with “yes” men if someone dared to disagree with him).
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Overseers
3. The _______________________ is responsible for the spiritual well-being of the church.
° The functions of the Senior Pastor Leadership Team are to » Maintain and teach by living a godly, Christian lifestyle
» Serve the Church by helping the Senior Pastor to establish the vision and direction of the Church
» Provide leadership as a member of the Senior Pastoral Leadership Team » Demonstrate leadership to the Members of the local Church
» Provide a prayer shield for the Church staff and the local Church;
» Defend, protect and support the integrity of the Church staff and the local Church » Pray for the sick
» Organize, implement and execute licensing and ordination requirements and procedures
» Mediate disputes among the brethren » Counsel with church members and staff
» Contact the Overseers to initiate investigation and potential discipline of the Senior Pastor if a situation involving pastoral misconduct occurs.
THREE STRONG BUDGETS
1. _______________________ Budget: what it takes for your personal household through
launch day.
° Moving expenses to relocate ° Household budget
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2. _______________________ Budget: what it takes to start your church with excellence leading
up to the opening day.
ESTIMATED ADVERTISING Mail Piece 10,000
TV, Radio, Facebook, ect 5,000
DEVELOPMENT Legal Set up 2,000
Website 2,500
Launch Team 1,500
Outreach 1,000
Travel / ARC 2,000
(computer/business cards, etc.) Office supplies 2,000
(1 month prior) Facility rental 2,000
(6 months out) Cell Phone 800
EQUIPMENT Audio System / Instruments 33,000
Projector & Screen 7,000
Chairs (300) 6,500
Lighting 3,000
Laptop 2,000
Stage (8x4) $500 x 4 minimum 2,000
Kids sound system 1,000
Kids video & lighting 5,000
Kids / Nursery Supplies 5,000
Kids check in system 2,500
Signage 2,200
Software 1,100
Audio Duplicator 1,000
Trailer (1500 per) 3,150
TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET NEEDED TO LAUNCH $103,250
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Launch
3. _______________________ Budget: the monthly church budget after you have launched.
MISSIONS 10% 16,200
SUBTOTAL $16,200 SALARIES 35% Salary: Ministerial 36,175
Dental Insurance 1,425
Health Insurance 10,600
Salaries: Support 0
Payroll: Taxes 8,000
Workers Comp Ins. 500
SUBTOTAL $56,700 FACILITIES 35% Rental 52,000 Storage 1,025 SUBTOTAL $53,035 MINISTRY 20% Accounting 1,200 Advertising 3,000 Bank fees 240 Bibles 300 Cell Phone 2,400
Credit Card Processing 600
Equipment Maintenance 600 Hospitality 3,000 Liability Insurance 1,000 Internet 570 Legal Support 1,200 Kids Supplies 3,000 Offering Envelopes 480 Office Supplies 800 Planning Center 360 Printing 3,600 QuickBooks 360 Stamps 720 Travel/Conferences 2,000 Web Hosting 120 SUBTOTAL $36,075 $13,500 / MONTH YEAR ONE BUDGET $162,000
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• Year 1: Based on a $13,500 a month church budget
Monthly Yearly
10% Missions 1,350 16,200
35% Salaries 4,725 56,700
35% Facilities 4,725 56,700
20% Operations and Ministry 2,700 32,400
TOTAL BUDGET FOR YEAR 1 162,000
Total Outgo for Year 1 (+2,800) 164,800
Total Income from Year 1 190,000
Savings / Margin Year 1 $25,200
• Year 2: Based on 90% of the previous years income
(190,000 x .90 = 171,000 / 12 = 14,250 per month)
Monthly Yearly
10% Missions 1,425 17,100
35% Salaries 4,988 59,850
35% Facilities 4,987 59,850
20% Operations and Ministry 2,850 34,200
TOTAL BUDGET FOR YEAR 2 171,000
Total Outgo for Year 2 (+2,900) 173,900
Total Income from Year 2 200,000
Savings / Margin Year 2 $26,100
Savings / Margin Year 1 $25,200
TOTAL SAVINGS YTD $51,300
SET UP SYSTEMS
1. Checks and Balances
° Clear _______________________ – Having up-to-date information for making decisions
2. Consider _______________________ 3. Connect with _______________________
° Clear Vision
° Communication to givers » New Members Class » Messages
» Offering Transitions
