Cluster Group Meeting
November 23, 2014
First United Methodist Church, Dallas
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Welcome ď ˝
Introduction of Presiding Elder & District Superintendent
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Opening Prayer
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Election of Charge Conference Secretary
Dr. Andy Stoker
Jason Schayot
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Finance Committee Report ď ˝
Chad Brister
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Summary of 2015 Proposed Budget ď ˝
Revised
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Expenses
2014 Budget
2015 Proposed
Change from 2014
Change percent
Worship
$
50,000
$
10,200 $
(39,800)
Media
$
25,299
$
32,743 $
7,444
Communications
$
39,500
$
39,500
-
0%
Music & Arts
$
50,600
$
50,600
-
0%
Evangelism
$
27,883
$
27,883
-
0%
Congregational Care
$
6,220
$
6,220
-
0%
Education
$
57,818
$
57,718
Missions
$
192,996
$
Staff Parish
$ 1,880,682
$ 1,890,917
$
10, 235
Building
$
802,169
$
800,142
$
(2,027)
Administration
$
166,825
$
166,825
Total Expenses
$ 3,299,992
$
(100)
141,251 $
(51,745)
$ 3,223,999
$ (75,993)
Explanation
-79.60% now print bulletins in house, moved to SP 29.42% Xmas Eve service
-.17% -26.68% Decrease CCS/ Est. Increase in Appt. .55% -.25% Debit reduct/audit/ insurance/maint 0% -2.32%
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Finance Update
Plan to reduced 2015 Proposed Operating Budget to $3,223,999 – 97% underwritten
72 new pledges 203 pledges increased avg of 18% Will continue to solicit pledges for 2015
Need $600,560 to close 2014 Have collected 94% of Gather funds
Gather pledge balance is $443,000 Will continue to collect funds during 2015
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Board of Trustees Report ď ˝
Vel Hawes
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FirstFoundation
First Foundation is being formed as a 501(c)(3). The foundation has been ratified by The State of Texas. Launch of the foundation will be in the next 45 days. Church Council approval is requested.
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2014 Board of Trustees Areas of Focus
FINANCIAL PLANNING POLICY NEW GOALS
Columbarium 3rd Floor Youth Area C.C.S. governance improvements
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Staff Parish Report Boo Owens
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Staff Parish Report ď ˝ ď ˝
Compensation Approval Candidates for Ministry
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2015 Minister Compensation ď ˝
Total Compensation and Benefit Package $565,791.93 (Salary, Housing, Insurance, Pension, Continuing Education)
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Lay Servant Report ď ˝
Shelly Wilfong ď ˝
2014 Overview
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Committee on Lay Leadership Report
Dr. Andy Stoker
Church Council Leadership 2015
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2014 Highlights ď ˝
Dr. Andy Stoker
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Membership Audit ď ˝ ď ˝
First Readings Second Readings
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State of the Church ď ˝
Dr. Andy Stoker
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Closing Prayer ď ˝
Shelly Wilfong
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