120th Annual Conference
of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church June 5-‐6, 2015 Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 1601 Fifth Street Wenatchee, WA 98801
Partnering to Impact Eternity Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church 3120 Third Ave West, Seattle WA 98119 Phone 206.281.5003 or 800.419.3120 FAX 206.281.7390 www.pnwc.org
Table of Contents Letter from Supt. Matt
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PNWC Vision Statement
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Program 2015
3-‐4
Children’s Program Information/Medical Release
5-‐6
Wenatchee FMC Map
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Display Table Hosts
8
Leadership Summit Offering
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Standing Rules
10-‐12
Delegate Table 2014
13-‐14
2015 Ministerial Education & Guidance Board Report (MEG)
15-‐16
Free Methodist World Missions Report
17-‐20
Missionary Reports
21-‐42
Online Election Results
43-‐45
Board of Administration [BOA] Report
46-‐48
Financial Reports
2014 Equal Participation System [EPS]
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Profit Loss 2014 and thru March 2015
50-‐51
2014 Actuals / 2015 Budget
52
Balance Sheet 2014 and thru March 2015
53-‐54
Free Methodist Foundation Report
55-‐56
Statistical Reports
Churches 2013-‐2014 Comparison Table
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FMC-‐USA & PNWC 2013 – 2014 Summary report
58
Conference 10-‐year Graph
59
2015 Ministerial Appointments Committee Report (MAC)
60-‐63
Warm Beach Senior Community Report
64-‐66
PNWC Bible Quizzing Report
67-‐68
Seattle Pacific University 2014-‐15 Year in Review 2015-‐2016 PNWC Calendar
69-‐80 81-‐82
General Conference 2015 Delegates
83
General Conference 2015 (GC15)
84-‐85
Pastors Day 2015
86
Marriage Encounter Flyer
87
PNWC Holy Land Trip
88
2016 Leadership Summit-‐Save the Date
89
FM Ministry Partnership with Warm Beach Camp
90
Ministerial Card
91
Ministerial Compensation Guide
92-‐101
Global Associate Support Form
102
SPU Seminary Scholarship
103-‐104
SPU Christian Minister Tuition Discount Application
105-‐106
PNWC Pastor’ Children Scholarship Application
107
Change of Status Form
108
Wenatchee Free Methodist Church, June 5 & 6, 2015 Partnering to Impact Eternity Dear Friends: It is with a sense of great anticipation that we gather as a denominational family on June 5 and 6 at the Wenatchee Free Methodist Church for our 120th Pacific Northwest Conference Leadership Summit. I Thessalonians 5:11 is our theme as we gather for this year’s Leadership Summit: "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…” (I Thessalonians 5:11). What a great opportunity we have during this time to do exactly what this passage says…encourage and build up our PNWC “family.” At Leadership Summit this year our focus is on the six priorities of the PNWC vision: • Sustaining our commitment to serve the local church • Establishing and endorsing partnerships • Raising up and coaching leaders • Serving at the Margins • Church planting and revitalization • Promoting individual and church health As you review this conference packet, I invite you to join us in praying for our time together. You can prepare for Leadership Summit in the following ways: • Prepare to meet new friends, as well as connecting with people you already know. • Make time to listen to God and to spend time in prayer and reflection during the weekend. • Commit every part of the agenda and every speaker to God. • Pray for our PNWC staff team (Cathy Tastad, Julie Weber, Arlene Weigand, and me) as we make final preparations for Leadership Summit. • Lift up Bishop Matt Thomas, Mary Clark and the Seattle First Church worship team, all the presenters, and the faithful and wonderful Wenatchee FMC volunteers and staff involved in Leadership Summit, that we would be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. • Ask God to make His presence known to us as we meet, and that each one present would respond in obedience. I join you in looking forward to seeing what God will accomplish among us. It is a privilege to partner with you! In Christ,
-Supt. Matt Whitehead
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…” I Thessalonians 5:11 1
PNWC Vision: Partnering to Impact Eternity The Pacific Northwest Conference seeks to model the following values:
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Sustaining our commitment to serve the local church
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Raising up and coaching leaders
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Investing resources in church planting and church revitalization
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Promoting individual spiritual and church health
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Establishing and endorsing partnerships
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Serving at the margins
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Agenda Friday, June 5 11:00 am
Registration
Main Entrance
Noon
Ministry Sessions Begin
Worship Center
5:00 pm
Dinner
6:30 pm
Ordination Service
Worship Center
Honoring Retirees
Supt. Matt
Love Offering for Anni Parker and Family
Saturday, June 6 8:00 am
Delegate/Pastor Check In
Main Entrance
8:30 am
Ministry Sessions Begin
Worship Center
Reading of the Appointments Noon
June 5-6 Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 1601 Fifth Street Wenatchee, WA 98801
Dismissal
Included in this Booklet: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: Registration. Bring your registration ticket. Upon arrival you will receive your name badge which must be worn at all times both days. Roll Call. All Delegates & Pastors must scan their ticket at the Registration area both days to confirm your attendance. Childcare. For ages Birth-5th Grade. Upon arrival, children can go directly to the Child Care check-in area to register. Waivers must be signed for each child. Internet. Free wireless internet will be available throughout the WFMC facility. Operation Nightwatch Donations. Drop off location available in the church lobby to place your donations of blankets and toothpaste.
Session Presenters’ Information Agenda Important items you need to know before coming to Leadership Summit.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Ministry Tables. Display tables from partnering ministries will be set up in the WFMC lobby and chapel. 3
Session Presenters Sustaining our Commitment to Serve the Local Church Supt. Matt Whitehead is in his 16th year as Superintendent of the PNWC. Leading with God-given wisdom, heart and passion for the Lord, Matt is excited to see what God has in store for the PNWC in this next year! He and his wife, Melanie, will celebrate 35 years of marriage this summer. They are proud grandparents of two amazing little boys.
Establishing and Endorsing Partnerships Dr. Linda Adams is Director of International Child Care Ministries (ICCM), the child sponsorship program of the Free Methodist Church. She considers it an honor and a privilege to advocate for the world’s poorest children, shining the light of God’s Word on our high calling to reach and serve them in Jesus’ name. Linda and her husband John are parents of two grown children, and make their home in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Raising Up and Coaching Leaders Kelly Soifer is serving as a consultant to the PNWC as Director of Transformational Internships, where she is pioneering a new program to partner with Seattle Pacific University and the PNWC to launch students into the world as Kingdom-minded leaders. Kelly is the Director of Recruiting & Leadership Development for the Southern California Conference of the Free Methodist Church. Soo Ji Alvarez is the Worship Pastor at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church. She is an ordained Elder in the PNWC and serves as the Chair of the MEG board and as a delegate to General Conference. She lives in East Wenatchee with her husband, Joe, and her two beautiful kids.
Serving at the Margins Rev. Rick Reynolds is an ordained elder in the PNWC and has served for the last 20 years as Executive Director of Operation Nightwatch, an interdenominational ministry serving Seattle's homeless population. Rick was recently honored as the 2014-15 SPU Alumnus of the Year. Rick's passion for the least, the last, and lost remains a driving force in his life.
Church Planting and Revitalization Bishop Matt Thomas has been an active part of the Free Methodist Church since 1979, serving as pastor, church planter, missionary, superintendent and as Bishop since 2007. A passionate commitment to evangelism, discipleship and leadership development has been foundational for Matt’s life in ministry. Bishop Thomas has been married to Marlene for nearly 40 years. They have four children and eight grandchildren.
Promoting Individual Spiritual and Church Health Arlene Weigand is the MEG Coordinator for the PNWC and ministers in the area of Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care. She is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church who has been in pastoral ministry for 25 years. Her passions include loving God, loving her family, serving God’s church and kingdom and kayaking on Lake Washington.
David Hicks has served in Pastoral ministry in a number of PNWC churches for the past 33 years. He is the Director of Soulpoint Ministries which provides pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual direction resources for PNWC pastors. David and his wife, Janet, live in Snohomish and have two grown daughters.
PNWC Report Presenters Eric Spangler is the Asia Area Director of Free Methodist World Missions. He is an ordained Elder in the PNWC and was Lead Pastor at LifePoint before transitioning as Asia Area Director. Eric is married to Virginia and when they are not traveling in Asia they make their home in Marysville. Jim Harbour is the Chair of the PNWC Nominating Committee. Jim has served as Pastor of Administration, regional representative for the Free Methodist Foundation and PNWC Assistant. Currently Jim is the Executive Pastor at Wenatchee FMC. He and his wife, Rebecca, have two children and one grandchild. Mark Mason has been the Chair of the PNWC BOA for the last four years. He is an active member of the Rainier Avenue Church. He and his wife, Tricia, served in Ministry in Peru for 2 years with a Christian relief and development agency. In 2002 Mark founded Affirma, now a 130 person consultancy in Seattle. Arnie Brann is the PNWC Treasurer and serves as Regional Vice President for the Free Methodist Foundation. Arnie’s background is in finance and accounting. As Conference Treasurer Arnie serves on the PNWC BOA and Financial Task Force. Arnie and his wife, Bonnie, attend Seattle First Church.
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KIDS S W E N Things to remember Childcare will open 15 minutes prior to each session Please promptly pick up your children after the session Please pick your children up for the dinner meal
Please bring Sunscreen Water play clothes/swim suit Towel Event ticket for check-in Signed liability release form
Childcare Schedule Friday, June 5: 11:30 am: Open for drop-off 5:00 pm: Pick up your child for dinner 6:15 pm: Open for drop off Saturday, June 6: 8:15 am: Open for drop-off Please remember to pick up your child promptly at the end of the sessions
PARENTS‌ We are making plans!!!! While you are attending your PNWC gatherings, we have fun things planned for your children!
Pulling out the bouncy houses! Planning group games! Preparing for water play outside! Putting together crafts! Plenty of time for fun free-play ! Projecting a movie Friday night! Praying for a safe, fun time with your children! 5
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5th St
Sanctuary
Chapel
Main Entrance
To Parking
Parking
Foyer Welcome Center
Church Offices
Library
Church Offices
Restrooms
Room 501/502
Upstreet grades 1-5 (upstairs & downstairs) Fireside Room
FMT Offices PIT
Restrooms
Nursery & Children’s Wing (upstairs)
Elevate (6-8 grade) & Activate (9-12 grade) downstairs
Gym
Parking
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Display Table Hosts Please Visit the Display Area in WFMC Lobby & Chapel
Asia Area Missions
SEED Livelihood Network
Eric Spangler
David Brewer
Fmcusa.org/fmwm/missionaries/spangler
seedlivelihood.org
FM Women’s Ministries LaWanda Bullock fmwmi.com
Free Methodist Foundation Arnie Brann fmfoundation.org
International Childcare Ministries Dick Sass and Rachelle Schaar childcareministries.org
Operation Nightwatch Rick Reynolds seattlenightwatch.org
PNWC Bible Quizzing Dave Clark fmquizzing.org
Set Free Movement Kevin Austin setfreemovement.org
Soulpoint Ministries | PNWC David Hicks soulpointministries.org
Urban Impact Sili Kalepo urbanimpactseattle.org
Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center Ed McDowell warmbeach.com
Warm Beach Senior Community Sheila Bartlett/Barbara Culley warmbeach.org
Seattle Pacific University John Glancy and Celeste Cranston spu.edu
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The 2015 Leadership Summit Offering will go to Anni Parker and her kids. As you know, Pastor Jeff Parker, Staff Pastor from Eastmont Community Church, East Wenatchee, died suddenly in March. Your prayers and support over the last couple months have meant so much. Once again, we want to come alongside this family in a tangible way and help with all the expenses from Jeff’s passing and Anni’s ongoing medical expenses associated with her cancer treatment. Let’s love on Anni and her family BIG TIME by giving generously! Please bring your checks (made payable to Eastmont Community Church or PNWC) to Leadership Summit or send them to the Conference Office in advance (indicate on the check that it is for the Leadership Summit Offering).
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2015 STANDING RULES Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church 1. Rules of Order. The latest edition of Roberts’ Rules of Order will be the basis of parliamentary procedure.
2. Bar of Conference. The bar of the Annual Conference will be established by declaration of the Presiding Officer of the Annual Conference.
3. Credentials. The Conference Office will review and certify all delegates' credentials and report to the Annual Conference through the Conference Secretary. 4. Roll. The roll will be taken through registration/check-in at the start of each Annual Conference day.
5. Honorary Seats. Honorary seats in the Annual Conference are automatically granted to the following persons when they are not already voting members: PNW Conference ministerial candidates, licensed ministers, pastors and lay representatives of Conference-organized Free Methodist Fellowships, chairs of Conference boards, Board of Administration members, Conference Secretary, and Executive Director of Warm Beach Senior Community.
6. Communications. 6.1
All communications received by the Conference Secretary for the Annual Conference will be referred to the proper person, board, or committee. 6.2 The Chair of each standing board or committee will prepare a written report, including recommendations, for prior circulation to voting members of the Annual Conference. The report will be included in the book of reports and will constitute the report of that board or committee. 6.3 Any committee or board or ministry reporting on matters requiring Annual Conference action must have a committee member assigned to present the motion if called upon to do so and address concerns or answer questions. 6.4 All verbal reports must be approved in advance by the Superintendent or Presiding Officer and will be limited to three minutes unless otherwise arranged. 6.5 Time will be allotted in the agenda for the presentation of other needful communication and written recommendations.
7. Ordering of Committees and Boards. The Conference will have the same boards, committees, and ex-officio members, thereof, as the previous year unless otherwise ordered by vote of the Conference. 8. Minutes. The minutes will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Administration at its next meeting subsequent to the adjournment of the Annual Conference. 10
9. Motions. All motions, resolutions, and recommendations should be submitted in writing to the secretary at least 4 hours in advance.
10. Agenda. The agenda coordinator is the Superintendent. After the printed agenda has been adopted, proposed changes should be reviewed with the Superintendent and the Presiding Officer.
11. Voting.
11.1 Voting will be conducted via online ballot. Each ballot will be identified with the voter’s name, church and delegate status. To allow for the maximum exposure and voting participation, the initial voting window will be no less than five days long. Any subsequent / additional voting windows will be no less than two days long. The vote tally will be populated via the online voting site and results will be reported to the Conference Superintendent, who will, in turn, report the results to the Annual Conference. The person(s) and/or motion(s) receiving a simple majority of the vote will determine the outcome of the vote. With respect to General Conference delegates, an elected lay and/or clergy delegate(s) must achieve more than 50% of the total votes cast in order to be elected. 11.2 Elections that occur during the Annual Conference meeting will be reflected publicly and acknowledged by the Presiding Officer.
12. Ministerial Appointment Committee Election. In addition to the Superintendent, one elder and two lay members will be elected to three-year terms by majority ballot. Elected members will not be from the same church. PNW elders and full adult members of PNW Conference churches are eligible for election. The Conference Nominating Committee will present to the Annual Conference a ballot for the Ministerial Appointments Committee election.
13. Election of the Conference Superintendent. A Superintendent’s Nominating Committee will be formed in accordance with paragraph 5110-A2 of the 2011 Book of Discipline, in the last year of the Superintendent’s term. 14. Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is composed of 12 members elected by the Annual Conference, serving three-year rotating terms. The Board of Administration presents one nomination for each position on the Nominating Committee, giving due consideration to gender, lay/ministerial status and area representation. 15. Conference-Elected Institutional Trustees. Trustees for Warm Beach Camp and Warm Beach Senior Community will be nominated by the Board of Administration, with nominations forwarded to the Annual Conference for action.
16. Seattle Pacific University Trustees. Trustees for Seattle Pacific University are nominated by a Regional Nominating Committee, endorsed by the Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees Trusteeship Committee, approved by the Pacific Northwest Conference Board of Administration, and elected by the Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees. 11
17. Ex-officio Members. The Superintendent is an ex-officio member of all boards and committees, except where such board or committee is required by civil law to elect specifically identified persons. All ex-officio members are eligible to vote unless otherwise designated.
18. Limitations. No person may serve on the same board or committee for more than two consecutive three-year terms. Ex-officio membership is not included in this limitation. Also, trustees elected by the Conference to Warm Beach Camps and Conference Center, Warm Beach Senior Community, and Seattle Pacific University are not included in this limitation, but rather, their election is guided by limitations established by the bylaws of the respective institution. A person may not chair more than one board or committee.
19. Board and Committee Procedures. The Conference office will notify all new persons of their election and see that members are duly notified of all meetings. Each board and committee will elect a Chair. Accurate minutes will be kept including date, meeting place, members present and actions taken; filing them with the Conference office within ten days of the meeting. The Conference office will see that each board or committee member receives a copy of the minutes. The members present and voting will constitute a quorum unless a board chooses to set its own quorum. 20. Annual Conference Delegates. In addition to appointed pastors who are full members of the Conference, the Annual Statistical Report (as of December 31 of the previous calendar year) will be used to determine the number of delegates a local church will send to Annual Conference according to paragraph 5010-B of the 2011 Book of Discipline. Terms of office will coincide with the calendar year. 21. Conference Budget. The Board of Administration is responsible for approving the conference budget, which shall be recommended by the Conference Financial Task Force.
22. Interim Business. The Board of Administration will be authorized to transact any business overlooked by the Annual Conference, fill vacancies on boards and committees, and act as the Executive Committee of the Conference, as authorized in paragraph 5200 of the 2011 Book of Discipline. 23. Legal Business. As the Conference Trustees, the Board of Administration is authorized to purchase, transfer, sell, or encumber any and all property held by the Conference (2011 Book of Discipline paragraph 6400). 24. Adjournment. When the Conference adjourns, it will adjourn to meet at the call of the Chair Presiding Officer.
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2014 Appointments (including mid-year changes) & 2015 Delegates
Church Name Anchorage
Pastor
Delegate
Reserve Delegate
Sue O’Neal, Phyllis Stanley
Thomas Elmore
Sandee Almaas, Dave Clark Greg Crabtree
Kyle Carrier, Teresa Lerew Margaret Kemp
Bellingham, Light & Life
Bill Stone, Stacy Stone Chuck Shocki, Daniel Keane Ron Kocher *Robert Kidd (LP) Paul Drewer
Bothell, Living Hope FM
*Kyle Welstad
Vicki Monroe
Rob Noland
Burien
Jon Cortese
Rita Miller
Douglas Henning
Centralia, Cooks Hill Com Ch
Mitchell Dietz
Kari Dietz, Daniel Reiman
Day Creek Chapel
Travis Lohman
Kathy Henderson
Bethany Blum, Jennifer Myers
Dupont, The Rock
Larry Rogers
Ken Springer
Eagle River, Skyline FF
*Bryan Sallee
Keith Shumway
Philip Batchelder
Eastmont Com Ch, East Wenatchee
Eric Barnes, Matt Jaramillo, ^Jeff Parker,
Amber Aiken, Terry Gere
Bennis Johnson
Hoquiam, Light & Life Com Ch
Brad Gill
Lance Whitbeck
Patti Whitbeck
Issaquah, Mt. Creek Com F
Vanessa Chitwood
Rob Schattler
Patti Yetneberk
~Ketchiken Ministry Outpost
+Fred Adams, +Barb Adams
n/a
Lake Stevens, LifePoint
Brandon Couch, Jordan Lee, Trevor Lee
Longview, Exodus CF
*Rusty Gerhart, David Haslam, +Katherine Lane, -Kevin Lane, Cathy Tastad Scott Hemberry
Tim Watson
Dylan Shulda
Lynnwood
Keith Light
Daniel Barrios
Bobby Jenson
Marysville
Victor Rodriguez , Gregory Kanehan, Harvey VanderGriend, Greg Zook
Beverly Geer, Andy Gottas, Lynn McCoy, Todd Roebke
Moses Lake, Journey
Ed Burns
Amadro Castro
Irma Fairchild, Orlin Griggs, Heather Lundberg, Garrett Rodriguez Brandon LaBonte
Mount Vernon, Hillcrest CF
Ryan Beagle, Spencer McDowell
Terry Schaberg
Joelene Meckstroth
Omak, Cornerstone CF
Mike McCune
Linda Harris, Eric Hein
Heidi Schmidt
Arlington Auburn, New Day CF
Arnold Wilson
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Oroville
Rod Brown
Lance Haney
Vic Elmore
Quincy
Shaun McNay, Daniel Castillo, Jose Castillo, Zoila Castillo, Morgan MacPherson
Jim Bishop, Jerry Elmore, Ron Huxtable, Merle Royer
Heath Wilson
Redmond, Timberlake
Ben Sigman, Owen Jacobsen, Cindra Patterson
Daniel Connor, Joe Lauer, Terri Sigman
Renton, International FMC
Phalla Son
Glenn Hasslinger, Sr, Glenn Hasslinger, Jr., Angie Hasslinger, Jordan Lee, Shane McCroskey, Lance Watson None at this time
Renton, Living Hope
Jesse Champers, George Houston, Sheila Houston, Troy Landrum Robert Stewart, Mike Hagen Blake Wood, *Janice Box, Bonnie Brann, Allison Coventry, Joe Culumber, Clay Utley, *Heather Utley Jorge GutiĂŠrrez, Phyllis GutiĂŠrrez, Emily Norton Dave Banks, Jodi Gatlin,
Paul Baeder
Ben Reed
Seattle, Rainier Ave.
Peter Chin, Anna Kalepo, Mark Nsimbi, Arlene Weigand
Tina Chang, Leonetta Elaiho, Van Manivanh
Sedro-Woolley, North Cascades CF #Sedro-Woolley, Multi-Site CP
Steve Fish, Shon Bentley ,
Lacie Soler, Jerry Vance
Stephanie Cates
Shoreline
Jeffrey Horton
Gary Karns, Joe Lince
Tamra Patton
Snohomish, Cross View
Jon Swanson, +Danelle Green, Jada Swanson
Marla Cookston, Carol Mitchell
Tacoma, L&L
Lance DeLarme Jarad Bivins Ronald Wise Ryan Willson Deryl Davis-Bell
Kathy Collins, Jesse Patrick
Glenn Tower
Rick Anderson, Jeff Heinlen
Ricki Anderson, Rich Hutchens
Patrick Vance Sam Schaar
Lori Borders, Darlene Hartley, Dave Kanehen, Adam Stevens
Mark Butcher (LP), Joe Alvarez, Soo Ji Alvarez, Stephen Bishop, Adam Campbell, Keith Davenport, Jim Harbour, Mike Henry, Kaye Kolde, Les Krober, Joe Luna, Steve Harrison
Mike Babst, Debby deShazo, Leland Fischer, Roger Harris, Dale Hill, Jim Marion, Dana Schmidt, Julie Thrapp, Matt Wight, Kim Gormley
Seattle, Ballard Seattle, First
Seattle, Iglesia de las Americas Seattle, Lakeview
Tonasket Tukwila, House of Oaks Ministries Warm Beach Wenatchee
Yakima
None at this time Courtney Ewing, Lisl Helms, Keith Jefferson, Bryan Jones, Nancy Walker
Megan Hamshar, Kristen Jones, Mike Popchuk
Josue Cruz, Catalina Diaz Susan Fenner, Clark Jennings
Eric Siverson, Goffe Torgerson
Steve Fish
Darlene Ndirangu
Kurt Walker
Chuck Beard, Jim Hawthorne, Mike Heckendorf Jerry Merrill
Tom Froula
Post Conference Resignations: Key:
* Post conference appointment - Post conference resignation # Church Closure
+ Post conference change of status ^ Deceased ~ Church Name Change
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Pacific Northwest Conference 2015 Ministerial Education and Guidance Board Report The Pacific Northwest Conference Ministerial Education and Guidance Board recommends: 1.
That the following be received by transfer from another conference: Hany Salah Estmalek
2.
Elder Elder Elder
Tukwila, House of Oaks Ministries Sedro-Woolley, North Cascades CF Arlington Warm Beach Church Seattle 1st FMC Lake Stevens, LifePoint Sedro-Woolley, North Cascades
That the following persons be continued as Conference Ministerial Candidates (upcoming year as a CMC): (5) Kelly Boyle (8) Keith Davenport (3) Cathy Tastad (5) Heather Utley
5.
Church of God – Cleveland, TN Christian Church of San Angelo, TX Northview Church, Indianapolis, IN
That the following persons be received as Conference Ministerial Candidates: Debra N. Davis-Bell Emily Faley Matt Lemen Ryan H. McLaughlin Raoul T. PĂŠrez Fain Randall Marcus A. Soler
4.
World Ministry Middle East Leadership Team of Cairo, Egypt
That the following be received by transfer from another denomination: Kimberly Castelo Scott David Moore Rob Stewart
3.
CMC
Wenatchee Wenatchee PNWC Seattle, First Free Methodist Church
That the following persons be ordained Elder: Peter W. Chin Jeremy Hunt Kidwell (in absentia) Emily Joy Norton
6.
That the following persons be received as a Licensed Pastor: Robert Kidd Trevor Lee
7.
That the following persons be discontinued as a Conference Ministerial Candidate: Adam Campbell Brian Hoyer Matt Jaramillo Kevin Lane
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8.
10.
That the following person has completed the Covenant of Restoration and is returned to Itinerant service: Brian Lahti That the following person has completed the Covenant of Restoration and is returned to Lay Membership status: Steve Scott
Further, the Pacific Northwest Conference Ministerial Education and Guidance Board reports: 1. That the following persons have been given a Certificate of Standing with view to transfer: Cary Balzer Elder Mid-America Conference Linda Green Elder Great Plains Conference Mick Green Elder Great Plains Conference Joe Luna Elder Awaken Church, Wenatchee, WA Douglas Mullins Elder Wabash Conference Paul Overland Elder Ohio Conference Dale Shillington Elder Alaska General Assembly, Church of God - Anderson 2. That the following persons have completed Transfer: Gordon Bell Elder Wabash Conference Julie Gray Elder Wabash Conference Marvin Gray Elder Wabash Conference Dwight Weber Elder Southern Michigan Conference 3. That the following persons have voluntarily withdrawn from the conference and the denomination: Tyler Groenink George Leasor Mike McCorkle Michael Tatham 4. That the following individual was placed on Administrative Leave: Katherine Lane 5. That the following individual is declared withdrawn from the conference and the denomination: In Jin Choi The Ministerial Education and Guidance Board has given due consideration to the character of and performance of each ministerial member of the Pacific Northwest Conference. Based on the information available to the MEG Board through the ministers’ annual Confidential Report and input from the superintendent, to the best of their knowledge, the MEG Board recommends passing on the integrity and Christian discipleship of the ministers in accord with paragraphs 5300-5310 of the 2011 Book of Discipline. Upon recommendation by the various pastors and local boards of administration of the churches where they are located, the Ministerial Education and Guidance Board affirms the integrity and Christian discipleship of located deacons and elders. Ministerial Education and Guidance Board Members: Soo Ji Alvarez (chair), Rod Brown, Celeste Cranston, Debra Davis-Bell, Margaret Diddams, Tom Froula, Jorge Gutierrez, Shelley Henry, David Hicks, Angela MacPherson, Van Manivanh, Mark Miller, Arlene Weigand and Supt. Matt Whitehead 16
Free Methodist World Missions
Pacific Northwest Conference 2014 Missions Giving Report CSAs (Country Support) Costa Rica Haiti India Malawi Nigeria Philippines Rwanda Ukraine Other Total MSAs (Missionary Support) Gomez Miller Nuesch-Olver Sortor Spangler Williams Willson Yerger Yost Total Other Missionary Support Austin Kali Long Margin Sauder Total
Giving $3,100 3,037 3,650 4,650 2,440 1,100 7,949 8,215 1,755 $35,896 $31,498 10,000 57,433 32,981 27,828 13,046 10,157 34,059 1,000 $218,002 $4,228 265 1,650 1,300 $7,443 $14,548
EMPs (Extra Mile Projects)
$57,470
* includes only funds given through FMWM FREE METHODIST WORLD MISSIONS
Free Methodist financial resources are being focused to develop leaders, churches and ministries in more than 85 countries. Country support contributions resource these ministry priorities: empowering fruitful and emerging leaders through training and spiritual support, establishing life-giving and multiplying churches for new and existing believers, and fueling transformational ministries to expand education, alleviate poverty, fight for justice and bring wholeness.
Missionary Support
General Missions
* Total Missions Giving
Country Support
$333,359
Free Methodist missionaries are serving in a number of roles alongside a growing and developing international church. Each missionary (or missionary family) has a specific level of support needed to serve in their ministry context. Missionary support includes a fixed amount common to all Free Methodist extended-term missionaries including salary, insurance and basic benefits. Also included is an additional variable amount based on their specific field expenses and world area budgets. This amount includes children’s education, rent, utilities, travel, etc.
Extra Mile Projects Extra Mile Projects are initiatives established to meet specific needs outside of Country Support and Missionary Support. Each initiative is evaluated in light of ministry priorities and goes through an approval process before any funds are distributed. Only 3.2% of all contributions given for Country Support and Extra Mile Projects go toward the operations of Free Methodist World Missions.
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Free Methodist World Missions Leadership Team Missions Resource Team
Bishops
MRT LEADER Deb Miller deb.miller@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x226
COMMUNICATIONS Judy Litsey judy.litsey@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x233
Paula Gillespie
David Kendall
David Roller
Africa Middle East/ North Africa
Matt Thomas
Europe Latin America
Asia
paula.gillespie@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x266
Pam Sheads pam.sheads@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x236
CROSS CULTURAL CONSULTANT David Yardy
Area Directors
fmmdyardy@aol.com 800.342.5531, x240
MEMBER CARE Kathi Walker kathi.walker@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x234
Jennifer Veldman jennifer.veldman@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x264
Mike Reynen Africa
Eric Spangler
Delia Nuesch-Olver
Asia
Latin America
Blake Wood Middle East/ North Africa
MISSIONARY COACHING Garry Cruce garry.cruce@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x253
Pat Cruce pat.cruce@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x253
MOBILIZATION Brad Button brad.button@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x211
VISA MINISTRIES Patti Maurer patti.maurer@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x328
David Carr Bulgaria
Keith Cowart Southern Europe
Mitch Pierce
Central Europe, Northern Tier
Rachel Hubbard rachel.hubbard@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x235
Ashley Woods ashley.woods@fmcusa.org 800.342.5531, x220
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MOVEMENT JANUARY - MARCH 2015
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Q1 | JANUARY MARCH 2015 OVERVIEW:
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We started off the year
with more momentum than ever before. We catapulted into 2015 with 40 leaders & 30 teams, several of whom were emerging in new areas of the U.S. Data is based on 13-14 teams reporting.
40 TEAM LEADERS & 30 SFM GROUPS
Eden’s Glory, our first safe house, is set to launch soon. We’re busy planning 2 more.
800 672 C O R E LEADERS &
VOLUNTEERS
This is the number of youth our team leaders engaged (mostly grade 8 / 9 students, high school seniors, & university students).
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HOURS OF ACTIVITIES &EVENTS
We continue to work with leaders planning to start mission plants in Atlanta & Portland.
7,820 T O TA L PEOPLE REACHED
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TRAININGS 1. Leaders trained police sergeants, men’s groups, congressman's office representatives, city council members, teachers / faculty members, football teams, and other community members in responding to human trafficking. 2. Team leaders sought self-capacity building opportunities, including: understanding impact of trauma, trafficking in unaccompanied minors, links between misogyny & oppression, & responding to drug overdosed victims.
FUNDRAISERS 1. Teams raised thousands of dollars for the SFM by hosting fundraising events at their church and in their community, including selling Heavenly Treasures merchandise and having a Greek dinner to support SFM leader Kali Long in Athens. 2. Many teams supported local antitrafficking work as well. Groups raised more than $60,000 in their communities.
MEETINGS 1. Our teams meet with intention. Meetings are a time for prayer, to troubleshoot issues, to plan / organize events & fundraisers, to watch documentaries or study books, etc. 2. Many of our leaders branch out to meet with other SFM leaders throughout the U.S. to collaborate, brainstorm, & share resources through Skype or in-person meetings.
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EVENTS 1. On Freedom Sunday in February and March, many of our teams preached, danced, worshipped, sang, and prayed for freedom. Offerings were collected to support Eden’s Glory, ICCM, and ending child pornography and trafficking in the Philippines. 2. Leaders hosted fair trade chocolate parties out of their home; fair trade ice cream socials at church; marches, prayer walks, vigils, art exhibits, and other events in their communities to raise awareness.
NETWORK BUILDING 1. Leaders worked with local outreach ministries to respond to the needs of prostitutes and trafficking victims. 2. A couple of teams are incorporating a human trafficking assessment into intake procedures at hospitals. 3. A student leader joined a local agency to lead a text campaign to reach out to women who are sold for sex on backpage.com. 4. Leaders are working with public health & schools to include fair trade & ethical purchasing in nutrition courses.
PROJECTS & OTHERS 1. Leaders are engaged in research & community assessments to observe the population, assets, & resources in areas known for prostitution, recruitment, homelessness, & trafficking. 2. Several leaders wrote papers on mobilizing the church to combat human trafficking & presented them at Oxford & the Wesleyan Theological Society. 3. Others have appeared on radio interviews, filmed videos with college students on fair trade, and more. 24
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Kali Long, SFM Director of European Projects, joined forces this quarter with the Salvation Army. Through this partnership, SFM Greece will continue to minister to prostitutes and trafficking victims on the streets of Athens. Kali & her team are also planning to launch a drop-in center for vocational training & rehabilitation in the Red Light
Our team of social workers, pastors, missionaries, & social workers are continuing to build relationships with migrant workers & cross-cultural families. Currently, our team meets with a group of 8 Filipino women married to Taiwanese men at least twice per month to provide support in cultural a w a r e n e s s , a d v o c a c y, s o c i a l work, & other interventions.
Kevin Austin, Director of the SFM, visited Manila in January. He witnessed how child trafficking is significantly on the rise in Manila by visiting the slums & market area, where street children are vulnerable to exploitation. In addition to outreach in these areas, our project networks with community leaders & schools to insure the health, safety, & education for these children.
EMERGING PROJECTS & PA R T N E R S : As often as possible, we partner with other trusted agencies with existing work to maximize our impact. We have emerging work in Bulgaria & are partnering with other organizations in Thailand, India, the Philippines, and Columbia. Our project partners include ICCM, IJM, S a m a r i t a n a Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n Ministries, Free Methodist churches & missionaries, & 25
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The photos below are from SFM Director Kevin Austin’s week of travels to the Philippines in January 2015. He also spent 10 days in Thailand building partnerships. While in Manila, Kevin was able to build relationships, network, evaluate our projects, and accomplish many other tasks, including the following and more:
Met with more than 22 organizations to learn, network, & seek potential partnership.
Spoke 7+ times in churches, at the Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, & Grace International
School.
Reached 575 people through speaking engagements, mainly to emerging leaders.
Connected with 9 potential partners having significant impact on women in prostitution & child trafficking.
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(Photo Below) Our leaders from all across the globe - from Michigan to Manila - came together on February 27, 2015, with the END IT Movement, proclaiming we're in it to end it.
SOCIAL MEDIA
OUR CONNECTIONS
NEXT QUARTER
This quarter, we reached people around the world through our website, F a c e b o o k , Tw i t t e r, Instagram, and e-blasts. Our social media followership has been growing, and by the end o f t h e q u a r t e r, o u r followers look like this:
Our teams worked with numerous anti-trafficking and justice ministries throughout the U.S. & around the world, including:
As we approach the next quarter, April-July, some of the things we’re most looking forward to are:
Compassion First
Starfish Design
1. Freedom Summit on July 10-11, Orlando
FAAST Abolitionist
Students Against Slavery
IJM
Rebuild
2. Staff will be visiting some of our project sites in Europe in May, including our project Greece & an emerging project in Bulgaria.
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REST Nazarene Compassionate Various Ministries colleges Samaritana Without Transformational Permission Ministries Zoe InterSalvation Army
national & more!
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CREATING NEW FUTURES
“learn to do right seek justice encourage the oppressed defend the orphan plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1: 17
ENDING MODERN SLAVERY
SET FREE MOVEMENT
FUTURE
PRAYER
FINANCES
Join me at the Freedom Summit July 10 & 11
40+ teams in the U.S.
85% FUNDED
Sabbatical: July 13- October 1
New work in Bulgaria Restoration home launching in Illinois Mission plants in Atlanta & Portland
Seeking new partners and one time gifts.
AUSTIN UPDATE
Thank you!
You’ve been with me on this journey for a long time. I appreciate your prayers and partnership. We have much about which to rejoice - and so much more to be and d0. The picture above says it all! There is joy on mission with God, even in the slums of Manila and in the brothels of Athens. God is setting captives free in Jesus name!
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Joshua Brooks, Teacher and Kingdom Strategist for Pastoral Training School of Mweya (ITEM)
Ministry Update The need for more theologically trained pastors and church planters in Burundi is great, but so is the potential for Kingdom-fruit as that training happens. That’s why there is renewed hope throughout the Burundi FMC regarding the re-launch of ITEM. * 78 students are now studying at the school * The Lord is calling pastors (from the Burundi FMC + some strategic teachers from USA) to come to ITEM for 2-week modules to teach/train the next generation of ministry leaders * In just over a year, there has been great progress in renovating the ITEM campus:
2 guest teacher houses renovated and furnished 3 classrooms and 4 offices renovated: rewired, new ceilings, walls, windows, etc. Bunk beds and mattresses for each student 80 school desks ITEM kitchen repaired Office supplies, furniture, computer, etc.
Testimony (Taken from our Brooks2Burundi Blog) I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night thinking about my students, asking the Lord to open up the eyes of their hearts to everything we’ll be studying that next day. My prayers are motivated by the multiplying impact that God’s Word can have on the people of East Africa. That’s because the ITEM students are committed to taking everything they learn here and applying it to their lives as pastors and church planters. That’s why I need the Lord to help me teach them in a way that really opens up the eyes of their hearts to the fullness of what His Word says. Thank you for praying for me to that end. Daily I sense the Spirit’s help. Daily I see light bulbs come on in the minds of the students. Daily I get to hear them testify to how they now understand more of who Jesus is, what He’s done for them, and what that means for their lives and ministries. At the end of this last teaching module, “Basics of the Gospel”, the students gave testimonies about what the Lord had taught them during the course. It was humbling to hear them speak about how their eyes were opened to so many truths in God’s Word. Even more inspiring was hearing them commit to God that they are going to teach these truths to others. Please continue to pray that the spiritual eyes of their hearts would be opened to the grace and greatness of Jesus – so they are inspired to take the gospel wherever God leads them! 29
Prayer Concerns * There is still a need for funding for the renovation of the ITEM campus (so that more students can come to Mweya to receive theological training), and for the development of an extension theological training program (for those who aren’t able to come to Mweya). * The most significant need of the BuFMC is the true gospel (vs moralistic works-righteousness). According to Bishop Deogratias, there are literally thousands in the BuFMC who don’t really understand the gospel. He said that, in addition to evangelizing outside the church, they need to evangelize inside the church. In many cases, people in the church know the name, Jesus, but rather than having His assurance of salvation, Jesus is simply the One they are striving to be “good enough” for to get into Heaven. Pray that, throughout the Burundi FMC, spiritual eyes would be opened to the gospel, so that whole-hearted obedience to Jesus (biblical holiness) would flow out of a true understanding of all that God has done for us. * Pray that the Lord will continue to raise-up trained pastors (from the BuFMC and the USFMC) to go to ITEM to teach 2-week modules. Current Support Status and the Future •
The Lord was clear with us about our assignment from May 5, 2014 to June 30, 2015. For that reason, we only raised support through the end of this June. I will continue to serve with ITEM over the next few years – teaching, recruiting other pastors to teach (contact me if you’re interested), and building partnerships with churches in the States. I’m available if you’re interested in finding out more about the ministry of ITEM. As of now, we are not doing any fundraising for our own support. However, if you feel led to give to us, those monies will be earmarked for plane tickets and in-country expenses of future trips I’ll be taking to Burundi (1-2 trips this next year). If you feel led to give to ITEM, we have an account set up at the PNWC (designate gifts: ‘ITEM PROJECTS’).
Finally, let me say a huge ‘thank you’ to all of you have been praying and partnering with us to see this pastoral training school re-launched – for the sake of Jesus and His Kingdom!
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2015 Ministry focuses
Local
Ricardo, Beth, Juliana and Jonathan Gómez, Free Methodist missionaries to Latin America, are your international staff based in Medellín, Colombia serving through FMWM and The Seminario Bíblico de Colombia.
Ricardo serves the SBC as a volunteer faculty member with an emphasis on practical theology and pastoral service. Beth assists in the leadership of women’s ministry on campus and they lead the Alpha for Marriage course together.
National Ricardo and Beth are
part of the leadership team at a local church where they hope to plant several new FM churches in the city of Medellín. T hey are also helping with the church planting initiative in key cities throughout the country.
Global
Keeping Up with the Gomezes
Local: Learning through Life Lessons Ricardo’s courses at the Seminario Bíblico de
On July 24th we will begin the second Alpha
Colombia on Church planting, Pastoral
for Marriage course here on campus. Our
newsletters. If you would like to
Theology, the Theology of Mission and The
goal is not only to enrich the marriages of
join the mailing list please send
Theology of Suffering along with his sermons
students, faculty and staff but also to provide
an e-‐mail to the following
in chapel are important for the development
them with the tools they can use to serve
of biblically sound, contextually relevant
their churches. Since the completion of the
pastors and leaders who will/currently do
course on campus last September,
serve the church and society throughout Latin
participants are leading the course in at least
America. However those things taught
four local churches. Please pray for the
outside the classroom as we share m eals with
couples who will be attending this year’s
students and as we live together in
program. For more information about
community are perhaps the most valuable.
sponsoring a couple, please contact us.
We send out monthly electronic
address: gomezministry@gmail.com Stay up-‐to-‐date on Facebook: GomezMinistry to LatinAmerica Call to chat on our US based phone: (859)559-‐0628
Ricardo continues to serve throughout Latin America and is helping develop a Latin American distance-‐ learning alternative for ordination.
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Commissioning of Urban Church Planters in Colombia – representing 4 cities and 13.5 million people.
National: Participating in the Great Commission in Urban Centers Medellín is the cultural center of
Likewise, we are working with the
other parts of Bogotá, and
Colombia, a city of 3 million people who
Colombian mission district to develop an
Barrancabermeja. A couple moved to
need Christ. It has been a great privilege
organic structure in which FM churches can Barranquilla to plant a church there and
for us to join the leadership team of a local grow and flourish. Ricardo taught at the church that is committed to serving the community and bringing people into a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. In June the church hopes to start 20 in-‐home Bible studies in strategic parts of the city that we pray will grow into a network of Free Methodist churches!
first FM Church Planting Seminar in Until recently, there was only one official Free Methodist Church in Colombia. That
leader raised in the Barrancabermeja church plant is now coming to Medellin to study at the seminary and plant a church here.
church, located in the capital city of Bogotá Please pray for the Church Planting has been about multiplying leaders. Those
Initiative in Colombia. Contact us for
leaders have gone out to plant churches in
more information.
Global: Ordination Reform
fulfill the academic portion (head part) of the requirements. Classes are being
As the denomination a results based
made available to begin this fall for
ordination process that focuses on the
Spanish speaking candidates in both
head, hearts and hands, Ricardo has
Latin America and the USA. Pray that
been working closely with both FM and
this will be a useful tool to prepare Latin
SBC leaders to develop an affordable
Americans for effective, Christ-‐centered
and flexible on-‐line program that will
ministry!
Filled with Gratitude
Commitments totaling 90% of our budget have been made toward our
The Christmas lights in our
support and, if all of those commitments
neighborhood park express our
are fulfilled and giving continues at it’s
sentiments well. We thank God daily for
current rate, the needs of our ministry
the prayer and financial support that we
budget will be met (100%) for the second
receive from supporters like you.
year in a row. Thank you so much…and pray for God’s continued provision.
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Pastor Mark and Judi Morrison Mark Morrison leads Shepherd Ministries which has three areas of focus: Believers who are not connected to a local church Students attending Cascadia Community College and UW – Bothell Encouragement to pastors Some things that are happening: - L.R. is a young lady whose husband died a few months ago. A friend brought her to the Shepherd Ministries Tuesday evening gathering at the Morrison’s home where she found a warm place of fellowship and encouragement - B.J. attends UW – Bothell and began coming to the Bible Study that Mark leads on campus. His Christian commitment has grown and he made the decision to begin a Christian music program on the campus radio station. Mark has been a guest on the radio show and shared the gospel with listeners. - N.M. attends Cascadia Community College and faithfully attends the weekly CFC (Christian Fellowship Community) gatherings on campus. She has left behind a lifestyle of abusing drugs and is sincerely following Jesus. - Mark meets with many pastors to encourage and provide a listening ear and prayerful support. One pastor said: “Mark, your demeanor and humility make conversation and personal growth much easier. You are naturally excellent at encouraging. I feel safe to discuss the most difficult aspects of life with you. If there were any minister in my life right now that makes me feel loved and important (like a father)... it's you.” Another pastor wrote: "Pastors need pastors. Not online pastors. Not proxy pastors. We need in-the-flesh, godly pastors who have seen and walked the landscape of valleys and narrow paths along the deep cliffs of ministry. Mark has walked those paths well. He has been a welcome voice in guiding, encouraging, and strengthening me through his ministry and his unwavering commitment to see me and others thrive in ministry." Prayer concerns: - Connecting with people who have decided to be “done with church” and finding ways to minister to these “sheep without a shepherd”. - Impacting more international students at UW – Bothell and Cascadia Community College. Current support status: - We are so grateful for the generous giving to Shepherd Ministries. Giving is somewhat erratic. We have some donors who give on a regular, monthly basis and others who give one time, or from time-to-time. It would be helpful to have more supporters (individuals or churches) who give each month. Connect: Markmorrison07@gmail.com Tax deductible donations can be made payable to “PNWC-Shepherd Ministries” and mailed to: Pacific Northwest Conference, 3120 Third Ave W., Seattle, WA 98119
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Report to Pacific Northwest Conference 2015 Delia Nüesch-Olver, Area Director, DraDelia@me.com Paul Olver, Coordinator of Pastoral Formation, PastorPSO@gmail.com Serving Christ in Latin America, www.LatinAmericaArea.com
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A new mission district. Missionaries Dennis and Kyle Leon went to Costa Rica four years ago with a passion to plant churches in beach and surfer communities. They are now discipling 550 new believers in four congregations -- people who don’t easily fit in traditional churches. Since surfers go there from all over the world they have many international connections. A new mission district without geographical borders has been formed to reach beach and surfer communities throughout Central America and beyond. Please pray for God’s direction and much fruit. Healthy leadership transitions. NW Mexico Provisional Conference elected Pastor Jabier Flores as superintendent. The Puerto Rico Provisional Conference honored Superintendent Mercedes Reynoso for 17 years of leadership and unanimously elected her for another four years. Delia appointed Pastor Victor Quesada as Mission District Leader for Costa Rica. Each of these transitions required a lot of preparation and follow-up and marked significant steps in the maturity of these districts.
An awesome Latin Leaders Summit. Four years of prayer, planning, and fundraising came together in January. Nine leaders we oversee, responsible for churches in 13 countries met for a week of spiritual feeding, training and strategizing. The focus was on Community Church Planting and Pastoral Formation. Although we had high expectations, God exceeded them all. Everyone (including us) left with new energy and unity to fuel and sustain a biblical apostolic movement to reach Latin America for Christ.
Community Church Planting launch. The leaders at the summit were captivated by the vision of rapid and ongoing reproduction of disciples, leaders and groups. For most it was a renewal of their original ministry calling. Most of the districts have since held pastors retreats or district wide training events to transmit the passion and principles of Latin versions of Community Church Planting. Several new churches have already been planted as the first fruits of many more to come. New missionaries approved. Mike and Andrea Green from Heart & Soul FMC in Rochester, NY will serve in Uruguay – after having a baby and completing their fundraising. Dr. Glen and Wendy Lorentz from McPherson FMC and Central Christian University in Kansas will be part of the team for Pastoral Formation, based in Costa Rica -- after fundraising and language study.
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Eric & Virginia Spangler Area Director | Asia/FMWM 2015 Thank you, PNWC, for wonderful partnership! Reflections: Year 1 - Testimony to the Greatness of the Father Over 4 billion of the world’s 7+ billion people live in Asia. Nearly half of all Free Methodists live in Asia. The challenges are many, but so are the opportunities. In my first year as Asia AD I’ve come to realize that while it may feel like I’m in way over my head I know these things for certain: I have a burden and love for Asia; an abiding love for Jesus; and just as important, Virginia and I are absolutely convinced of our call, and are trusting Him to provide all that’s necessary to offer our part. Bishop Matt has identified three priorities as AD for me. First: to evaluate, develop, adjust and/ or support strategies that will grow the church in Asia. This requires servant partnerships where the church is already established and growing well; re-alignment where the church is off mission; and prayerful, discerning development of a strategy where the church is lacking or in need of a comprehensive strategy. Determined intentionality to prioritize leadership development in Asia is a necessity, as is the adoption of multiple church planting and evangelism methods. The second priority: to oversee and supervise current missionaries, and to recruit and deploy more missionaries from FMC-USA and FMC-Asia. This involves a coaching, pastoring, and mentoring emphasis to care for the personnel that the Lord has entrusted to us; extending new invitations to explore serving Jesus in Asia; and working with home office and field staff for good placement and long term effectiveness. And the third priority: better connect FMC-USA and FMCAsia, facilitating mutually beneficial partnerships between the two. This necessitates ramping up the economic engine that funds the work, passionately sharing a compelling and biblical vision for engaging in mission, and helping to mobilize members of both churches. This is in part why we’ve chosen to be based in the northwest for the foreseeable future. In this way we can have a ‘foot’ in both worlds.
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By the end of my first year as Asia AD, I will have made 5 trips to Asia being present in 8 countries (some of them more than once), in addition to being fully engaged in our own partnership building. I want to give testimony to the goodness of the Father, for the confirmation of His call, and also for the generosity of His people regarding the miraculous provision of commitments and funding for our MSA. The church where I previously served (LifePoint Church, Lake Stevens) was particularly generous, ensuring that we did not need to raise startup costs, and providing an amazing boost for our initial deployment. Last October, I stood before our superintendents team believing I should go on record with my intention to be 100% committed by year’s end: at that time I think we were about 35% committed. By the end of 2014 we were at 100%. In just six months Jesus helped us raise all of the commitments necessary: over $160,000. And while funding has yet to fully keep pace, we have 34 partner churches and more than 100 individual partners; with over 900 e-mail addresses on our mailing list. I’m on pace to have spoken at 27 different churches in the first year, not counting the churches where I’ve preached and taught in Asia.
As Asia AD, I oversee 20 Career Missionaries in addition to the longer term VISA missionaries that contribute to our work. This means keeping tabs on their MSAs as well as developing the funding for 12 CSAs, and providing accountability for 32 EMPs. Asia has three General Conferences with whom we partner (Japan, India, Philippines); 2 Annual Conferences (Hong Kong and Taiwan), 4 Provisional Annual Conferences (3 in Ch***, & 1 in Myanmar), three mission districts (Thailand, VN, Malaysia under FMC-USA) and a number of other countries with whom we partner in their mission efforts (Cambodia, Nepal, Australia, B*nglad*sh, La*s, and Sri Lanka, & various mission districts in India). And, we have some contacts to follow up with yet in South Korea, and I have a contact with some potential leads in Singapore. I’ve worked this year at building relationships with superintendents, bishops, and other key national leaders. Among them is a very close personal friend, Shirish Ahaley, an Indian national serving as the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Free Methodist Missions
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Association (APFMMA). These and other relationships will be indispensable in the coming years.
Challenges & Opportunities •Among my top priorities and burdens is the development of partnerships for our CSAs that are severely underfunded: Malaysia, Thailand, VN, and India. While I’m quite confident that in the long run these CSAs will not only be adequately funded and mutually beneficial, I’m in urgent need of some short term support (ideally, a year’s worth of funding for each). •I’m invigorated by the honor of speaking at our churches here in the USA, and have sensed the gracious hand of the Lord Jesus upon me as I preach, challenging churches and leaders toward greater health by active engagement in mission locally, regionally, and to the ends of the earth. After 25 years of service in the FMC, I still have the heart of a pastor for local church ministry, and intend to bring value and benefit back to our partner churches and any FMC-USA conference, church, or ministry interested in Kingdom work in Asia. • There is a large mortgage of nearly $100K on our ministry center in Bangalore, India that is placing enormous strain on local and regional ministry, as well as on the Alpha Conference. The impact on the CSA, and the further development of the work in this strategic location has been significantly hindered with no relief in sight. • Raising funds adequate to cover costs for the Asia leaders coming to GC’15 on top of our own MSA, and the unfunded CSAs is a significant burden. I’m using the Love Asia EMP to process a number of generous gifts intended to help. • Two amazing couples are transitioning this year toward career service. • With help, I’m producing monthly short videos with professional editing and several longer professional videos. “Amazing Asia” was just released, added to a number of others available. (https://vimeo.com/123892640) • As one would expect, David Yardy has not only been a mentor for me for these last 15 or so years, but graciously and generously helpful in my transition. I’ve also found working with
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Bishop Matt Thomas to be supportive, empowering, and vigorous. • Opportunities abound, with only funding, personnel, appropriate strategies, and the Holy Spirit’s leadership to be in place. Words cannot adequately express the sense of privilege I have for the opportunity to work as part of such a fine team that stretches from the home office MRT to missionaries and leaders in Asia.
• Without an area administrator, I often feel buried in paperwork and administration, especially as I learn the important financial and accountability processes and policies of our system. Still, the Lord is helping as I work steadily at these. • As I learn the role, I’m gaining understanding about multiple cultures and contexts. In conversation with our missionaries and national leadership, comprehensive strategies and objectives are being clarified. I’m eager to see an audacious goal of at least one million Asians influenced toward Jesus in my early tenure. May it be so, for the glory of the Father! • Virginia remains actively engaged not only in transitioning our family for the future, but also in prayer and support for my work and for our team abroad as she keeps us up to date with newsletters, our support, and current events in the lives of our leadership. She’s been to many of the churches where I’ve spoken, to Asia with me last year, maintains a relationship with many of our partners locally, and will be in Asia with me this June. She is an indispensable partner in ministry.
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Once again, thank you, PNWC, for wonderful partnership, generosity, and support! Pray and Connect • Please pray for wisdom, discernment, and Spirit-filled ministry. • Pray for financial resources critical for advancing the work. • Pray for partners to join us in a long-term investment. • Pray for the protection of our marriage and our family. • Pray for safety and health, and for opportunities to share Jesus as we travel. • Pray for a million Asians to be influenced toward Jesus. Then pray for a million more. • Find videos, links, and other stuff on line: • Amazing Asia Video: https://vimeo.com/123892640 • Give to Spangler’s: http://bit.ly/GiveSpnglr • Asia Relationships Video: https://vimeo.com/121955818 • Give to Love Asia Fund: http://fmcusa.org/fmwm/emp/asia-love-fund/ • Our Hope For Asia: http://www.ourhopeforasia.com • Hope For Asia FB: https://www.facebook.com/hope4asia Respectfully submitted, Eric Spangler Area Director | Asia/FMWM
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Don and Kathy Williams Free Methodist Missionaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Don serves as the head of Grace International School for the children of missionaries; on the Board of Administration of Mission Thailand; provides oversight and support in N. Thailand over the Chiang Mai Church and ministry of an FMWM international missionary serving in Chiang Mai. Don also supports his wife, Kathy's ministries except for CBSI Kathy serves with Community Bible Study International: two women's Bible studies in our home with 25 participants and encourages and promotes CBSI for the FM Thai churches to have everyone in this part of the world in the Word; She also volunteers at Grace International School in the library; ICCM Lahu Youth Hostel which is a ‘home away from home’ for 20 boys and girls who would otherwise be vulnerable to human trafficking; the Jasmine Project rescuing babies and their mothers with unwanted pregnancies; and the ministry of hospitality hosting guests and groups in our home. Praises/Testimonies: Under the new Asia Area Director's leadership, Eric Spangler, there is a renewed sense of vision and mission for Thailand. We praise God for raising Eric up in this role and for the passion he carries for that which is on the heart of God. We are excited about the future of the church in Thailand and throughout Asia. God continues to go before each of our ministries leading each step of the way. This doesn't mean ministry is without challenge. In fact, this past year has been the most challenging in all ten years in Thailand. We praise Him for all He is teaching us and for the sweetness that only comes from pain and struggle. He is faithful! Prayer Concerns: While under pressure the result of our lives and testimony would be to glorifying God and that He would use these opportunities to draw the body of Christ into intimacy with each other and to Himself. For the churches in Thailand that they would not only grow in number but in stature as well. Current support status: 65% commitments. 75% funded for 2015. Connect: To subscribe to our weekly update just send us an email at donewms@gmail.com or kathykwms@gmail.com asking to be put on our weekly mailing list and we'll add your name. http://fmcusa.org/fmwm/missionaries/williams
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A Nurse’s Notes Charting on my Life in Rwanda 2015 Annual Report
As with all ministry, there are seasons. Last year was a season of progress, learning, growth and excitement. This year is a season of digging in, maintaining a new level of standards, and finding a way to continue to meet the needs of an increasing number of babies despite changes in staff and hospital funds. We’re working on changing the newly implemented improvements into a habit, so they’re done regularly for every baby without thought or question. This is a process that takes time, but it’s rewarding to see babies do better and be discharged sooner. The little guy I wrote about last year who weighed 1.5 lbs. at birth took two and a half months to grow and go home. This year a baby with a similar story went home a few days less than two months. (Pictures on the right: 1.5 lb. baby nicknamed “Boss” after birth, at discharge, and on his first year birthday!) With improved nursing care and better medical understanding of what small premature infants need, we’re growing the babies and sending them home faster! Name: Julie Yerger Country of Service: Rwanda Missionary Support Account: 52% pledged (but receiving 100% of funds needed. Praise the Lord!) Rwandan Country Support Account: 29% pledged
Praises:
Prayer Requests:
♦ Encouragement and renewal for me God’s protection and miracles in the patients’ lives ♦ Despite cuts in staffing due to less government funding, that the staff ♦ For new hospital buildings ♦ A growing team of expatriate cowill still find time to keep God at workers the core of Kibogora Hospital ♦ Stronger partnerships with organi- ♦ That more patients and staff will zations wanting to help the hospital come to Christ ♦ Wisdom on what God wants me to work on before my next home assignment ♦
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This year a dentist and his family from Canada have joined our Kibogora team. A surgeon family and a pastor family continue with us as well. It’s nice to have a larger team and kids on the mission station! (Picture: Long and short -term volunteers before our Passover meal.) The hospital has two new buildings: a pediatric building and a morgue. Both buildings are needed, but the pediatric building is definitely the more exciting of the two! Please pray for me as this four-year term comes to a close in 2016. It’s time to start working with my team to prioritize what needs to be accomplished and what projects finished before I return to the USA for partnership building. Kibogora can be a challenging place to work at times, and yet also spiritually rewarding as we see God work miracles in the lives of our patients, prayers answered, and God proven as Sovereign. A woman needing surgery had walked away from God, was estranged from her family, and didn’t have much hope. Today she has turned her life over to Christ, is reunited with her mother (who has also accepted Christ because of what she’s seen in her daughter and Kibogora Hospital), and knows she has a Heavenly father and an earthly family who love her! Contact Information God and me in the work He’s doing Rwanda Address: BP 31 Kigali, Rwanda Africa here. Your prayers, gifts, and emoUSA Address: 5004 Sheridan Dr. Lacey, WA 98503 tional and financial support are all Email: julieyrn@yahoo.com greatly appreciated!! Julie Yerger Blog: www.julieyrn.org 42
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2014 September
PNWC BOA Motions Log July 2014 through April 2015
On Motion
To approve Timberlake Church borrowing up to an additional $2,000,000 totaling approximately $7,670,000) to fund their expansion projects M/S/P
On Motion
To approve that Sedro- Woolley, Day Creek Chapel purchase property at 31462 South Skagit Hwy Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 for $90,000 (pending feasibility evaluation on fuel tank contamination). And to approve Conference Administrator Geoff Smith as an authorized signor on behalf of the Pacific Northwest Conference and ratify his signature on all documents related to assigning deed for the property legally described above. M/S/P
2014 October On Motion
To approve the minutes of the Leadership Summit 2014. M/S/P
On Motion
The BOA increases the undesignated line amount to $55,000 in the Church Revitalization Line (6075) and $40,000 in the Leadership Development Line (6000) and gives the Conference Superintendent and Conference Administrator the ability to use these discretionary funds for church revitalization projects with the understanding that they will report to BOA twice a year in 2015 as to how the funds were spent. M/S/P
On Motion
To receive the September financials as presented. M/S/P
2014 November On Motion
To approve the Rainier Avenue Church to refinance two loans with the Free Methodist Foundation, modifying their interest rate from 8% to 5.15% to the current loan amount of $976,499 (FM Foundation Loan #81764-L1); and, modifying the interest rate from 5.95% to 5.15% to current loan amount of $825,790 (FM Foundation Loan #81764-L3). M/S/P
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2014 December On Motion
To approve the 2015 Housing Allowances for the following individuals: M/S/P • Matt Whitehead-$55,000 • Arlene Weigand-$13,932 • Mark Morrison-$40,000 • Joshua Brooks-$25,000 • Kevin Austin-$31,000
2015 February On Motion
To amend the current PNWC bylaws by adding Articles IX, X, and XI to address electronic transmission and voting. M/S/P
On Motion
To receive the 2014 Year End Financial Report submitted by the Financial Task Force. M/S/P
On Motion
To move into Executive Session to discuss staff salaries. M/S/P
On Motion
To move out of Executive session. M/S/P
On Motion
To amend the policy for both the Pastor’s Children Scholarship Endowment and the PNWC Bible Quizzing and Warm Beach Camps and Christian Conference Center Campership. M/S/P
On Motion
The PNWC Nominating Committee submits Barbara Warner from the Renton Living Hope Church to serve the remainder of Vivianne Knight’s term, which concludes in 2016. M/S/P
2015 April On Motion
Approve Cathy Tastad-LifePoint Church, to replace Geoff Smith’s position on the Warm Beach Senior Community Board (term to expire 2017). M/S/P
On Motion
To nominate to the Warm Beach Camp Board: David Goodnight-Timberlake (term to expire 2018), Frank Cranston-Shoreline FMC (term to expire 2018), Terry Schaberg-Mount Vernon, Hillcrest (term to expire 2018). M/S/P
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On Motion
To nominate to the PNWC Nominating Committee: Clergy - Jim HarbourWFMC (term to expire 2018), Ryan Beagle-Mt. Vernon, Hillcrest (term to expire 2018) and Lay: Joyce Olson-Burien FMC term to expire 2018), Jennifer Willson-Tonasket (term to expire 2018), Sharon Dennis-Longview Exodus (term to expire 2018). M/S/P
On Motion
To approve the 2015 Standing Rules for Leadership Summit. M/S/P
On Motion
To receive the January and February 2015 financial reports submitted by the Financial Task Force. M/S/P
On Motion
To approve Cathy Tastad as authorized signer on the US Bank accounts and the PNWC accounts held at the Free Methodist Foundation. M/S/P
On Motion
The PNWC BOA will gift to Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center, the Warm Beach cabin parcel #31040700100614 located at 20800 Marine Drive Stanwood, WA 98292, with the understanding that the cabin will be available for PNWC use during mutually agreed upon times. M/S/P
On Motion
To accept the revision of Bylaws as written, with the exception of a changing article 3.2 from a minimum of 4 BOA members to a minimum of 6 BOA members. M/S/P
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE EQUAL PARTICIPATION SYSTEM
Deposits thru CHURCH NAME 1/31/15 Anchorage FM Church 0 Arlington FM Church 5,633 Auburn, New Day 2,796 Bellevue, IFMC - Cambodian group 79 Bellingham, Light & Life Christian Flwshp 880 Bothell, Living Hope Free Methodist Church 954 Burien FM Church 1,237 Centralia, Cooks Hill Community 0 Day Creek Chapel 0 Dupont, The Rock 3,128 Eagle River, Skyline Family Flwshp 2,042 Everett FM Church 0 Hoquiam, Light & Life Community 652 IglĂŠsia Christiana Las Americas 1,151 Issaquah, Mountain Creek Chrstn Flwshp 988 Lake Stevens, LifePoint Free Methodist Church 4,677 Longview, Exodus Christian Fellowship 0 Lynnwood FM Church 1,596 Marysville FM Church 3,762 Moses Lake, Journey Church 3,395 Mt Vernon, Hillcrest Chrstn Flwshp 1,470 Omak, Cornerstone Chrstn Flwshp 2,308 Oroville FM Church 2,772 Quincy FM Church 6,531 Rainier Ave 6,492 Redmond, TimberLake Church 11,619 Renton, Living Hope Chrstn Flwshp 865 Seattle, Ballard FM Church 2,114 Seattle, First FM Church 21,975 Seattle, Lakeview FM Church 3,956 Sedro Woolley,North Cascades 3,290 Shoreline FM Church 3,304 Snohomish FM Church 5,230 Tacoma, Light & Life Christian Flwshp 0 Tonasket FM Church 1,846 Tukwilla, House of Oaks Warm Beach FM Church 3,760 Wenatchee FM Church 11,751 Wenatchee, Eastmont Comm 2,210 Yakima, Mountainview Christian Flwshp 886 Accruals/Reversals TOTAL
125,348
Deposits thru 12/31/14 8,775 46,277 25,104 1,635 12,045 14,634 15,324 33,079 7,592 8,735 23,305 9,248 8,328 18,851 16,611 53,766 16,819 18,381 42,658 19,934 13,935 26,585 20,983 49,129 42,541 231,698 10,425 20,333 146,203 29,431 45,539 26,820 45,457 7,616 17,194 0 41,300 203,483 24,761 12,976
1,417,512
# Mo of YTD 8,775 51,910 27,900 1,714 12,926 15,588 16,561 33,079 7,592 11,863 25,347 9,248 8,980 20,001 17,599 58,443 16,819 19,976 46,420 23,329 15,406 28,894 23,755 55,661 49,033 243,316 11,290 22,447 168,178 33,387 48,829 30,124 50,687 7,616 19,040 0 45,060 215,234 26,971 13,862 -179,874
reports 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 8 12 12 11 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 0 12 12 12 12
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Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church Profit and Loss Statement December 2014 December 2014 Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4100 · Equal Participation System 4200 · Interest Income 4300 · Misc Total Income Expense 6000 · Leadership Development 6050 · Minister's Moving/Recruitment 6075 · Church Revitalization/Planting 7000 · EPP (FMC USA) 7010 · Professional Fees 7025 · Retirees Subsidies/Other 7050 · Payroll Expenses 7060 · Administrative Expense/Travel 7070 · Conference Office 7102 · Interest 7103 · Depreciation 7104 · Expenses of Property Held Total Budget Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income 8010 - Church Sale Proceeds 8015 - Investments-Unrealized Gain/Loss 8020 · Ldrship Summit Project 8021 · Designated Project 8030 · Pension 8031 · LTD & Life Insurance 8051 - BQ/Campership Inc/(Loss) 8055 - Pastor's Child Schol Inc/(Loss) 8150 - Global Assoc Income Total Other Income Other Expense 8210 - Sp Proj-Church Sale Proceeds 8220 · Ldrship Summit Proj-Exp 8221 · Designated Project (disb) 8230 · Pension 8231 · LTD & Life Ins - Disbursement 8251 · Bible Quiz & Campership Fund 8255 · Pastors Children Scholarships 8350 - Global Assoc Expense Total Other Expense Net Other Income Net Income
YTD 2014
YTD Budget
$Over/Under Budget
YTD Last Year
123,113 2,536 6,866 132,515
1,362,985 32,281 8,496 1,403,762
1,340,000 40,500 3,000 1,383,500
22,985 -8,219 5,496 20,262
1,408,769 41,349 3,387 1,453,505
16,003 0 6,852 38,990 837 288 40,730 3,302 7,769 1,400 1,300 0 117,471
151,247 25,491 129,951 469,525 37,245 4,681 458,067 51,438 67,190 25,753 15,600 1,348 1,437,536
173,500 18,000 125,000 469,525 50,000 4,050 448,200 50,500 62,500 26,480 12,000 2,000 1,441,755
-22,253 7,491 4,951 0 -12,755 631 9,867 938 4,690 -727 3,600 -652 -4,219
156,008 9,008 115,838 487,707 45,056 6,977 472,752 45,452 59,053 27,417 13,884 1,174 1,440,326
15,044
-33,774
-58,255
24,481
13,179
0 -183 800 0 -1,947 10,038 182 884 40,757 50,530
650 1,256 36,634 45,999 12,286 26,414 1,022 4,551 298,528 427,340
355,357 12,590 40,691 2,443 364,963 18,171 5,577 9,789 0 809,581
0 0 0 0 10,897 205 100 25,141 36,343 14,188 29,232
93,524 35,800 45,999 12,286 26,414 397 7,100 262,516 484,036 -56,696 -90,470
189,363 40,691 2,443 364,664 9,639 202 6,000 0 613,002 196,579 209,758
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Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church Profit and Loss Statement March 2015 March 2015 Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4100 · Equal Participation System 4200 · Interest Income 4300 · Misc Total Income Expense 6000 · Leadership Development 6050 · Minister's Moving/Recruitment 6075 · Church Revitalization/Planting 7000 · EPP (FMC USA) 7010 · Professional Fees 7025 · Retirees Subsidies/Other 7050 · Payroll Expenses 7060 · Administrative Expense/Travel 7070 · Conference Office 7102 · Interest 7103 · Depreciation 7104 · Expenses of Property Held Total Budget Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income 8010 - Church Sale Proceeds 8015 - Investments-Unrealized Gain/Loss 8020 · Ldrship Summit Project 8021 · Designated Project 8030 · Pension 8031 · LTD & Life Insurance 8051 - BQ/Campership Inc/(Loss) 8055 - Pastor's Child Schol Inc/(Loss) 8150 - Global Assoc Income Total Other Income Other Expense 8210 - Sp Proj-Church Sale Proceeds 8220 · Ldrship Summit Proj-Exp 8221 · Designated Project (disb) 8230 · Pension 8231 · LTD & Life Ins - Disbursement 8251 · Bible Quiz & Campership Fund 8255 · Pastors Children Scholarships 8350 - Global Assoc Expense Total Other Expense Net Other Income Net Income
YTD 2015
YTD Budget
$Over/Under Budget
YTD Last Year
133,488 3,253 4,017 140,758
339,471 5,608 5,725 350,803
367,753 8,625 1,500 377,878
-28,282 -3,017 4,225 -27,075
367,752 8,202 1,630 377,584
26,219 0 2,500 42,940 1,846 300 37,648 2,289 5,974 754 1,300 0 121,770
63,624 2,410 13,691 128,859 5,485 1,085 109,241 9,652 17,282 2,574 3,900 357 358,159
62,330 1,749 24,000 128,859 10,005 1,020 108,255 13,500 13,755 6,645 4,005 475 374,598
1,294 661 -10,309 0 -4,520 65 986 -3,848 3,527 -4,071 -105 -118 -16,439
22,410 4,712 46,701 118,615 12,622 575 120,072 10,832 23,146 6,855 3,471 0 370,010
18,989
-7,356
3,280
-10,636
7,573
0 1,280 0 15,456 0 0 139 2,499 25,225 44,598
0 1,280 0 17,166 0 0 139 2,499 63,761 84,844
140,273 1,063 0 1,103 0 4,322 425 1,117 57,757 206,059
500 0 15,000 0 0 167 0 25,080 40,747 3,852 22,840
54,511 0 15,000 0 546 167 2,400 75,864 148,488 -63,644 -71,000
51,934 0 1,103 4,482 2,337 192 5,500 54,524 120,072 85,987 93,561
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Pacific NW Conference of Free Methodist Church
2015 Budget/2014 Actual 2015 Budget Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4100 · Equal Participation System 4200 · Interest Income 4300 · Miscellaneous Total Income Gross Profit Expense 6000 · Leadership Development 6050 · Minister's Moving/Recruitment 6075 · Church Revitalization/Planting 7000 · EPP (Home Ministries) 7010 · Professional Fees 7025 · Retirees Subsidies 7050 · Payroll Expenses 7060 · Administrative Expense/Travel 7070 · Conference Office 7102 · Interest Expense 7103 · Depreciation 7104 · Expenses of Property Held Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Net Income
2014 Actual
1,363,070 34,000 1,500 1,398,570
1,362,985 32,281 8,496 1,403,762
1,398,570
1,403,762
248,000 7,000 59,500 515,319 40,000 4,050 433,019 45,500 55,000 26,500 16,005 2,000 1,451,893
151,247 25,491 129,951 469,525 37,245 4,681 458,067 51,438 67,190 25,753 15,600 1,348 1,437,536
-53,323
-33,774
-53,323
-33,774
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11:09 AM 05/27/15
Pacific NW Conference of Free Methodist Church
Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2014 Dec 31, 14
ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1001 · Cash - US Bank 1015 · Free Methodist Foundation Total Checking/Savings Accounts Receivable 1210 · Pension Receivables - Churches 1211 · Other Receivables 1239 · LTD&Life Insure - Rec Churches Total Accounts Receivable Other Current Assets 1212 · Church Receivables 1215 · Prepaid Expense Total Other Current Assets Total Current Assets Fixed Assets 1599 · Church property held for sale 1600 · F/A 1699 · Accumulated Depreciation Total Fixed Assets Other Assets 1809 · Prom. Note-Calvary Chapel 1812 · Prom. Note-Lk Valley Baptist Total Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Credit Cards Other Current Liabilities 2202 · PR Tax/Other Payable 2200 · Accrued Payroll 2201 · Accrued Expense 2220 · Pension Payable - FMCNA 2221 · LTD/Life Payable 2700 · Misc Deposits Payable Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities 2510 · Silverdale Note Payable Total Long Term Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity 3110 · Bible Quiz & Campership Fund 3111 · Pastor's Children Scholarship F 3165 · Church Sale Proceeds Fund 3900 · Net Assets - Conference Net Income Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Dec 31, 13
$ Change
294,065 532,931 826,996
263,701 531,892 795,593
30,365 1,039 31,403
833 720 570 2,123
29,273 0 1,331 30,604
-28,439 720 -762 -28,481
128,271 15,092 143,363
182,797 9,575 192,372
-54,526 5,517 -49,009
972,482
1,018,569
-46,087
0 390,160 -145,660 244,500
160,000 376,734 -130,060 406,674
-160,000 13,426 -15,600 -162,174
257,747 60,000 317,747
476,985 60,000 536,985
-219,238 0 -219,238
1,534,729
1,962,228
-427,498
0
955
-955
319 9,416 100 0 378 -695 9,518
0 7,013 10,424 101,726 0 -2,696 116,467
319 2,403 -10,324 -101,726 378 2,001 -106,949
9,518
117,422
-107,904
185,443 185,443
402,890 402,890
-217,447 -217,447
194,961
520,312
-325,351
28,033 159,654 466,559 775,991 -90,470 1,339,768
25,794 149,864 300,564 755,934 209,758 1,441,915
2,239 9,789 165,995 20,057 -300,228 -102,147
1,534,729
1,962,228
-427,498
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11:54 AM 05/27/15
Pacific NW Conference of Free Methodist Church
Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2015 Mar 31, 15
ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1001 · Cash - US Bank 1015 · Free Methodist Foundation Total Checking/Savings Accounts Receivable 1210 · Pension Receivables - Churches 1239 · LTD&Life Insure - Rec Churches Total Accounts Receivable Other Current Assets 1212 · Church Receivables 1215 · Prepaid Expense Total Other Current Assets Total Current Assets Fixed Assets 1599 · Church property held for sale 1600 · F/A 1699 · Accumulated Depreciation Total Fixed Assets Other Assets 1809 · Prom. Note-Calvary Chapel 1812 · Prom. Note-Lk Valley Baptist Total Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Credit Cards Other Current Liabilities 2202 · PR Tax/Other Payable 2200 · Accrued Payroll 2220 · Pension Payable - FMCNA 2221 · LTD/Life Payable 2700 · Misc Deposits Payable Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities 2510 · Silverdale Note Payable Total Long Term Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity 3110 · Bible Quiz & Campership Fund 3111 · Pastor's Children Scholarship F 3165 · Church Sale Proceeds Fund 3900 · Net Assets - Conference Net Income Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Mar 31, 14
$ Change
227,194 538,478 765,672
303,340 532,420 835,760
-76,146 6,058 -70,088
233 -367
6,664 1,536
-6,430 -1,903
-133
8,200
-8,333
137,860 39 137,899
148,012 10,413 158,425
-10,151 -10,374 -20,526
903,438
1,002,385
-98,948
0 390,160 -149,560
160,000 376,734 -133,531
-160,000 13,426 -16,029
240,600
403,203
-162,603
250,458 60,000 310,458
472,724 60,000 532,724
-222,266 0 -222,266
1,454,495
1,938,312
-483,816
174
0
174
813 7,013 0 378 36,145 44,349
0 7,013 298 8,532 -275 15,568
813 0 -298 -8,154 36,421 28,781
44,523
15,568
28,955
177,217 177,217
398,945 398,945
-221,728 -221,728
221,740
414,513
-192,773
28,659 157,104 373,685 744,307 -71,000 1,232,756
28,033 159,654 466,559 775,991 93,561 1,523,799
625 -2,550 -92,874 -31,684 -164,561 -291,043
1,454,495
1,938,312
-483,816
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Gifts Currently Designated to Ministry As of December 31, 2013
$99,625,403 Local Churches
$741,429 World Conference $13,651,878 Other FM Affiliates
$22,916,243 Conferences
$16,599,146 FM Other
$14,115,221 Human Services $59,569,864 Missions/ Home Ministries
$36,511,147 To Be Determined
$58,520,675 FM Educational Institutions $57,417,648 Non-FM
Financial FMF S E R V I C E S
$379,668,654 Total
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Free Methodist Investment & Loan Fund Highlights from 2013
$ in millions 100
Investments Loans
80
$92,967,179 $84,157,297 1,787 129 93% 15
Investments in the Fund Total Dollars Loaned Investor and Loan Relationships Loans Reinvestment Rate on Certificates New Loans Approved, Totaling $12,488,900
60
40
20
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
11.3
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2013
10.8 6.1
2012
12.2
2011
Reinvestment Rate
84.1 12.4
2010
72.6
81.1 81.4 76.6
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
New Loan Dollars Approved
95%
1720 1809 1787
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2002
1516
1599
Loan Dollars
2001
Investor & Loan Relationships
2000
0
94%
91% 93%
88%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 *Dollars in millions
FMF Financial S E R V I C E S
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Pacific Northwest Conference 2013 to 2014 Comparison
Church Name Anchorage Arlington Auburn, New Day CF Bellingham, Light & Life CF Bothell, Living Hope Burien FMC Centralia, Cooks Hill Dupont, The Rock Eagle River, Skyline FF East Wenatchee, Eastmont Hoquiam, Light & Life CC Iglesia de las Americas Issaquah, Mtn. Creed CF LifePoint, Lake Stevens & Everett Longview, Exodus Lynnwood FMC Marysville FMC Moses Lake, Journey Mt. Vernon, Hillcrest Omak, Cornerston CF Oroville FMC Quincy FMC Renton, International FM Renton, Living Hope Seattle, Ballard Seattle, 1st FMC Seattle, Lakeview/Iglesia de las Americas Seattle, Rainier Ave Sedro Woolley, Day Creek Sedro Wooley, North Cascades Shoreline FMC Snohomish, Crossview Tacoma, Light & Life Timberlake Church Tonasket FMC Warm Beach FMC Wenatchee FMC Yakima, Mountainview Church
2013 Attnd 51 295 116 81 61 103 244 186 61 145 45
2014 Attnd 53 285 124 78 61 100 239 188 65 143 42
Diff 2 -‐10 8 -‐3 0 -‐3 -‐5 2 4 -‐2 -‐3
2013 Conv 6 70 24 2 2 9 15 35 2 3 5
2014 Conv 12 38 6 5 15 5 7 27 0 3 100
Diff 6 -‐32 -‐18 3 13 -‐4 -‐8 -‐8 -‐2 0 95
77 429 172 79 200 112 69 185 150 241 15 69 221 624 294 196 50 370 150 224 67 2136 123 212 1206 67
59 383 184 115 171 112 71 204 149 238 15 67 228 532 275 221 47 341 110 231 68 2385 124 200 1100 64
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8 59 22 9 6 2 6 8 5 31 2 3 21 10 125 0 2 33 0 30 3 300 7 20 107 2
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PNW Conference & FMC-‐USA 2013 -‐ 2104 Comparison
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63680 3553 67233
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Pacific Northwest Conference Ministerial Appointments Committee Report 2015 Special Relationship Appointments Retired Ministers H. Mark Abbott Harold K. Aiken Harvey Bailey Benjamin Belcher Kirby Bertholf Shirley Bertholf Bonnie Brann Philip Brooks Forest C. Bush, Sr. Philip Capp N. Dale Cook John DeMain Paul DeMerchant James DeSpain David Downie Verlin Elmore Charles L. Erskine
Stephen Hattori Orval Heath Thomas P. Janes John Jenkins Larry Johnson John Johnstone Neil Jolin Ronald S. Keeling Roger Keller Karl Krienke Robert Lenderman David Le Shana Earl L. Magnusson Curtis A. Martin Preston McCracken E. Robert McDowell David L. McKenna
Rick Miles Wesley Nelson Carol Ogden Norman Overland Gerald Reed Myron Root Neil Roth Archie R. Rumppe G. Roger Schoenhals Floyd Schwanz Delmar Somers James Stegman Raymond Streutker Patrick Vance Carolyn Vian Erle W. Wirth
Released For Denominational Service Asbury Theological Seminary
Donald E. Demaray
Professor Emeritus
Camping
Edwin McDowell
Exec. Dir., Warm Beach Camp
Dept of World Missions
Ricardo Gomez Darin Land Delia Nüesch-Olver Paul Olver Phyllis Sortor Eric Spangler Donald Williams
Latin America VISA, Philippines Area Director, Latin America Latin America Nigeria Area Director, Asia Asia
Seattle Pacific University
Daniel Castelo Celeste Cranston
Associate Professor Center for Biblical and Theological Education Associate Professor Professor
Douglas M. Koskela Robert W. Wall Awaiting Appointment
David Haslam
Leave of Absence
Paul Diaz Danelle Green Shawn Hall Anna Kalepo Julee Lenderman Abigail Nelson
Administrative Leave
Katherine Lane
Seeking God’s leading Leave of Absence Seeking God’s leading Seeking God’s leading Seeking God’s leading Seeking God’s leading
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Daniel Butcher Japhet ‘Peter’ Mburugu Richard Reynolds
Black Sheep/New & Living Way Franciscan Health System Operation Nightwatch
Imo Smith
Mission Creek Correctional Center for Women
Scott Moore
Seattle Pacific Seminary
Director of Operations
Cathy Tastad
PNWC
Global Associates
Kevin Austin Joshua Brooks Mark Morrison
“Set Free Movement” “ITEM” – Institution Theological Education of Mweya, Burundi “Shepherd Ministries”
Interim Pastoral Ministry
Mark Miller
PNWC
Ministry Outpost
Fred Adams Barb Adams
Ketchiken, Alaska Ketchiken, Alaska
Attending School PNW Conference Ministries
Released for Ministry outside the Denomination E E E E E E E E E E E E
Jonathan Bartlett Marti Ensign Jason Groenink Sheila Houston Kathryn L. Kettenring William E. Kettenring Jeremy Kidwell Mark Nordtvedt Karel Norman Rita Nussli Henriet Schapelhouman Sara Schoenhals Martinez
Moses Lake Christian Academy Renovaré West Valley Advent Christian Fellowship, Auburn/Federal Way Rare Coins Ministry Compassionate Ministries Compassionate Ministries Edinburgh University Transitional Interim Pastor Services (TIPS) Youth Unlimited, Nicaragua Soul Formation Semper Vita Kingdom Pursuit
Located Elders and Deacons E E D E D D D E E D
Brian Bews Clarence Bishop Roger Ensign Greg Hendrick Scott Isaacson Ginger Kauffman Pearl Keller Steve Lee Joe Martinez Hoyt Morris
Quincy Seattle, First Olympia Wenatchee Wenatchee Warm Beach Centralia Shoreline Wenatchee Seattle, First
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Warm Beach Marysville Arlington Arlington Warm Beach Tacoma, Light & Life Seattle, First
Deceased Walter Goehner Robert Haslam Tillman Houser Delbert McLaughlin Jeffery Parker Eugene Stewart Received by transfer Kimberly Castelo Hany Salah Estmalek
Elder CMC
Scott David Moore Rob Stewart
Elder Elder
Church of God – Cleveland, TN World Ministry Middle East Leadership Team of Cairo, Egypt Christian Church of San Angelo, TX Northview Church, Indianapolis, IN
Granted certificate of Standing with View to Transfer Cary Balzer Linda Green Mick Green Joe Luna Douglas Mullins Paul Overland Dale Shillington
Mid-America Conference Great Plains Conference Great Plains Conference Awaken Church, Wenatchee, WA Wabash Conference Ohio Conference Alaska General Assembly, Church of God - Anderson
Transfer Complete Gordon Bell Julie Gray Marvin Gray Dwight Weber Covenant of Restoration Complete and Returned to Itinerant Service Brian Lahti Covenant of Restoration Complete and Returned to Lay Membership status Steve Scott
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Discontinued as Conference Ministerial Candidate Adam Campbell Brian Hoyer Matt Jaramillo Kevin Lane Withdrawn from the Conference and Denomination In Jin Choi Tyler Groenink George Leasor Mike McCorkle Michael Tatham Placed on Administrative Leave Katherine Lane
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Executive Director Celebrates Anniversary at WBSC It has been one year since our Executive Director, Barbara Culley, joined Warm Beach Senior Community. In that time she has spearheaded many new initiatives and helped our community to grow in both service and faith. Under her leadership the Board attended a Development Retreat. She established our monthly Town Hall Meetings, which facilitates a dialog between our strong leadership team and our residents. Barbara’s tireless efforts and deft leadership skills have led to open communication between our leaders and residents and has fostered more active participation on both sides. We are blessed to have her and hope this is the first anniversary among many she will celebrate with us!
Nursing Remodel Dedication Ceremony On Wednesday, December 3rd we held a dedication ceremony for the remodel of our nursing facility. The event recognized our donors and staff whose generous efforts made the renovation possible. The refurbishment included all new paint, courtesy of the Warm Beach Fellowship; new carpet, made possible by generous donors; and new art given by an anonymous donor, which helped to give everything a polished look. We are always amazed at the kindness and generosity of those who give donations to our community. Everyone did an amazing job and both the remodel and the event were well-received.
SoundView Project Closed The proposed development known as SoundView had been in the planning phase for about 13 years, with no real progress made as far as getting permits or starting the actual construction. After many months of discussion and prayerful consideration, the Board of Trustees made the decision not to move forward with this development project. Instead, they are focusing with faith on the many opportunities that God is laying before us to improve our community and the quality of life for our residents. The one positive outcome has been the relationship-building taking place with our neighbors known as the Warm Beach Stewards.
New Director of Advancement: Mark Milan With our new leadership and opportunities for growth, it was determined that a new administrative position with a focus on fundraising and development was required. Mark Milan joined us in March of this year to fulfill this role as our new Director of Advancement. Mark has over 30 years experience in the financial sector and has already begun forming relationships and fostering growth for our community. 64
Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction a Success Warm Beach Senior Community hosted its 6th Annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on April 18th. This particular fundraising event is a huge draw, not only for our residents and staff, but for the larger community as well. The food was generously donated by Sodexo and we served approximately 220 people their fill of spaghetti, salad, bread sticks and dessert. The proceeds from this event are going towards upgrading Cedar Court with new paint, carpet and kitchen remodel. It has been almost 20 years since the original carpet was installed. The residents in assisted living deserve a beautiful home and our goal is to make it happen. $14,500 was raised to assist in the renovation of Cedar Court. We are grateful to everyone who worked hard to make this event a success, particularly to Ralph and Doris Heritage who brought in nearly 1,000 prints that people could take home for a donation back to Warm Beach. They also gave us the opportunity to pick about 40 prints for our redecorated Cedar Court. We are truly blessed to have them as part of the Warm Beach family.
New Handicapped Accessible Van On Friday, March 20, 2015 we celebrated the acquisition of a 2007 Dodge Caravan, complete with a wheel chair lift. We received a grant of $20,000 from the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. The remainder of funds was made possible through the generous support of numerous donors. This will enable us to further support our residents; the vehicle will be used to transport residents to and from appointments, errands, outings, shopping trips or any other needed activities.
Phyllis Sortor Shared Her Story at Warm Beach Rev. Phyllis Sortor is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University and a Free Methodist World Missions missionary. Most people, however, know her as a victim of kidnapping and a survivor. While she is indeed all these things, first and foremost Phyllis Sortor is a living testimony of prayer, as she herself identifies. She is walking, breathing proof of God’s love and purpose. On April 24 we were privileged to hear Phyllis Sortor’s astonishing story of faith and survival when she came to speak at Warm Beach Senior Community. She related the harrowing tale of her kidnapping on February 23, 2015 from Hope Academy in Kogi State, Nigeria. She was held captive for 12 long days, finally released to the safety of the authorities and her fellow church leaders on Friday, March 6. Reporter Sarah Arney of the Stanwood Camano News came to report on the event and interview Phyllis about her ordeal. (See attached article.) 65
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PNW Conference Bible Quizzing Report to the 2015 Pacific Northwest Conference Leadership Summit Conference Bible Quiz Director: Dave Clark Are you looking for a great way to motivate the young people in your church to study God's word? Have you considered Bible Quizzing? Bible Quizzing is a ministry of the Free Methodist Church that combines Bible study and Christian competition for youth in grades 4-12. The purpose is to establish youth in their faith through the systematic study, application, and memorization of the Word of God. Teams of at least 2 people quiz against teams from other churches at monthly conference, or regional tournaments. At weekly practices, coaches strive to balance the three main components of quizzing: learning and applying the Bible, having fun and fellowship, and practicing to compete with other churches. Each year, selected books of the New Testament (NIV) are studied throughout the school year, and the season concludes with National Bible Quiz Finals, held at a Free Methodist college. This past season, 29 quizzers on 10 teams from the PNW Conference (Lakeview FMC, Moses Lake, Rainier Avenue FMC, Shoreline FMC, Timberlake Christian Fellowship and Warm Beach FMC) studied the books of Romans & James. They competed in 8 quiz tournaments in Washington and Oregon. Some of our teams plan to participate in the National Quiz Finals tournament at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan (June 29 – July 3). The following lists show team results (PNW teams bolded) from the West Coast Regional Finals tournament on April 25, 2015, held at Rainier Avenue FMC in Seattle, Washington: Senior Teen Veterans: (1) Newberg, OR (2) Eugene, OR (3) Rainier Avenue (4) Moses Lake (5) Timberview (6) Flex Team
Young Teen Veterans: (1) Eugene, OR (2) Shoreline (3) Lake Forest Park 1 (4) Rainier Avenue (5) Lake Forest Park 2 (6) Lakeview (7) Moses Lake
Juniors: (1) Lake Forest Park 1 (2) Lake Forest Park 2 (3) Lake Forest Park 3 (4) Shoreline (5) Rainier Avenue (6) Timberview (7) Timberlake
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The PNW quizzers that placed in the Individual Competition finals were: Senior Teen Veterans: (6) Joe Bartlett (Moses Lake)
Young Teen Veterans: (2) Nathaniel Hudson (Shoreline) (4) Robert Snow (Rainier Avenue) (5) Billy Surdyk (Shoreline) (6) Owen Kidd (Shoreline)
Junior Veterans: (4) Rebecca Hudson (Shoreline) (6) Faith Chao (Rainier Avenue)
Junior Rookies: (4) Andrew Thomas (Moses Lake) (5) Luke Olthouse (Timberlake) (6) Ruby Lee (Rainier Avenue)
Other Regional Award winners from our conference were: Team Spirit Award: Moses Lake Coach of the Year: Anne Bartlett (Moses Lake) Quizmaster of the Year: Angie Hasslinger (Timberlake) Junior Veteran Quizzer of the Year: Faith Chao (Rainier Avenue) Young Teen Quizzer of the Year: Nathaniel Hudson (Shoreline) Director’s Award: Owen Kidd (Shoreline) & Lane Hendricks (Warm Beach) We are making plans now for next season. Beginning in October, quizzers will begin tournament competition over the material in the book of Acts. Tournaments are scheduled for October 10 (@ Moses Lake), November 7, December 5, January 9, 2016, February 6 (@ Lakeview), March 5, April 2 and April 30 (regional finals @ Timberview). How can your church get started with Bible Quizzing? For more information on starting a quizzing ministry in your local church, contact Dave Clark at (253) 833-4614 (home) / (253) 217-2795 (cell), or e-mail pnwbiblequiz@yahoo.com. Please prayerfully consider this ministry for the youth of your church.
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S E AT T L E PAC I F I C U N I V E RS I T Y
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Year in Review
Report to the Free Methodist Churches
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Greetings I am pleased to provide this report on the accomplishments and events at Seattle Pacific University during this academic year. It summarizes the University’s highlevel academic, athletic, fundraising, and alumni milestones. You’ll also read about the many ways our students, faculty, and staff are serving the community around us. There are many areas of need in our broader region, including human trafficking, hunger, homelessness, and more. In order to address these needs, it is our goal at SPU to graduate students who are able to move from our campus, ready to embody the University’s vision of “Engaging the Culture and Changing the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” We seek to graduate people who live lives of service, graduates who recognize the gaps, the inequities, and the needs in our world, and then imagine how life could, or should be, and work toward that end — seeking change that brings shalom, human flourishing, wholeness, and harmony. As an expression of this vision, Seattle Pacific hosted Tent City 3 for a threemonth period this winter and early spring. We welcomed close to 100 men and women right into the midst of our campus and community. Through this experience, SPU students, faculty, and staff had a unique opportunity to care for — and learn from — our neighbors. While the residents of Tent City 3 were a part of our
campus community, I was privileged to get to know them personally and hear their stories. It was a growing experience for many of us. Hosting a homeless community is an outcome of the rich history and legacy of our Free Methodist founders, who set in motion our focus on Christian service and academic rigor. Thank you for your significant work with the church and for your support of Seattle Pacific. I hope to see you on campus in the near future.
Daniel J. Martin President @SPUPres
Seattle Pacific University Mission Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.
Signature Commitments Seattle Pacific University will be a place that … • masters the tools of rigorous learning and is a vibrant intellectual community; • embraces the Christian story, becoming biblically and theologically literate; • understands and engages our multicultural and complex world; and • values the centrality of character formation in the life of the individual.
University Vision Engaging the Culture, Changing the World
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Becky Arnett Gilliam ’80 (center) cuts the ribbon at the opening of Arnett Hall.
SPU students helped Tent City 3 residents set up their encampment.
Institutional Milestones Provost Introduces Strategic Plan Initiatives As part of Seattle Pacific University’s strategic plan, which was approved in 2014, Provost Jeff Van Duzer identified five focus areas to help shape the future of SPU education. These initiatives include the Global Initiative, the Reconciliation Initiative, the Vocational Preparation Initiative, the Academic Innovation Initiative, and the Character Formation Initiative. For each of these, task forces of faculty and, in most cases, staff members are charged with crafting a plan to improve curriculum and other cocurricular programs that affect these areas. See more at: spu.edu/initiatives.
Opening of Arnett Hall In September 2014, SPU dedicated and opened Arnett Hall, its newest residence hall. The building is named after the Arnett family, whose connection to SPU dates back to the early 1900s and continues today. SPU board member Becky Arnett Gilliam ’80 is one of more than 40 family members to attend SPU and was present at the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 74,794-square-foot building houses 150 beds in 76 single- to triple-bed suite-style rooms and also boasts lounges, an exercise room, five common kitchens, and a rooftop deck.
Professor and Staff Members of the Year At the annual Celebration of Service ceremony on April 30, the Associated Students of Seattle Pacific named Professor of Geography Kathleen Braden as Faculty Member of the Year. The SPU Staff Council awarded the Oral V. Hemry Non-Exempt Staff Person of the Year Award to Lindy Pearson, administrative assistant in University Ministries. The Exempt Staff Person of the Year Award went to Niki Amarantides, director of the Center for Learning. Faculty and staff who have served SPU for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years were also honored. Receiving awards for 40 years of service were John Glancy, director of SPU’s 125th anniversary celebration; George Scranton,
professor of theatre; Dave Tindall, assistant vice president of technology services; and Laurel Tindall, women’s gymnastics head coach.
New Vice Presidents Lead Enrollment Marketing and Fundraising Nathan Mouttet joined SPU as its new vice president for Enrollment Management and Marketing, coming from Chicago’s North Park University. Already acquainted with the excellence of SPU alumni through his wife, Kristin Russell Mouttet ’95, Mouttet believes SPU is ideally situated to engage an increasingly urban world. Louise Sausele Furrow joined SPU as its new vice president for University Advancement, coming from Azusa Pacific University. With strategic and data-driven experience in nonprofit organizations, Furrow oversees the offices of Alumni and Parent Relations, Advancement Services, Annual Giving, and Major Gifts, and partner with the Seattle Pacific Foundation.
SPU Hosts Tent City 3, December–March For the second time in three years, SPU welcomed Tent City 3, a community shelter for up to 100 men and women experiencing homelessness. The community was located on the northeast side of Tiffany Loop, next to the Student Union Building. They interacted regularly with SPU students, faculty, and staff, who organized everything from potluck dinners, to poetry workshops, to foot-care clinics.
Scholarships — Including Free Methodist Scholarships — Increasing for Incoming Students Beginning with incoming Autumn 2015 undergraduate students, SPU will increase academic merit, need-based, and constituency scholarships to strengthen the University’s commitment to top academic students at all income levels. For example, students from Free Methodist churches, the founding spu.edu | 3
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denomination of the University, will see their award increase from $2,000 to $4,000. The University also introduced a new needs-based initiative for students in the Washington state College Bound program — called Falcon Bound — which guarantees full tuition to College Bound students who receive 1150 or higher on the SAT (critical reading and math).
SPU Ranked No. 4 in U.S. News “Best Colleges – Best Value” Seattle Pacific University ranked No. 4 in the category “Best Colleges – Best Value” in the West in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s 2015 college rankings. The calculation takes into account a school’s academic quality and the 2013–14 net cost of attendance for a student receiving the average level of needbased financial aid.
President’s Seattle Times Christmas Morning Op-ed In an op-ed for The Seattle Times published December 24, 2014, SPU President Daniel J. Martin reflected on the tragedy of June 5, the faith- and prayer-based witness of SPU’s response, and the message of hope that Advent brings.
Susan Okamoto Lane and Dr. John Perkins at the 10th Annual Perkins Lecture.
Sacred Sounds of Christmas Concert Performs to Sold-Out Crowd On December 1, 2014, the SPU Music Department’s nationally recognized student and faculty musicians performed Advent music from around the world in the 15th annual Sacred Sounds of Christmas concert. Performed in McCaw Hall for more than 2,700 SPU and community members, this much-anticipated and sold-out event featured the new addition of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.”
New Music Building on Nickerson Street in 2016 Recently acquired buildings on West Nickerson Street next to SPU’s Human Resource Center are currently being renovated to house SPU’s Music Department. Bought in 2014 as the final piece of property within the University’s master plan zone, the former marine equipment company and martial arts studio will house six faculty offices, two ensemble practice rooms, a recording studio, a piano lab, and a choral/recital space.
SPU Hosts ICW Ethics Bowl On April 17, 2015, SPU hosted the second annual Independent Colleges of Washington Ethics Bowl at First Free Methodist Church. A day-long competition among the debate teams of 10 ICW colleges, the Ethics Bowl is intended to showcase student knowledge of applied ethics. SPU’s team placed fourth in this year’s competition, where topics ranged from worker exploitation to humane animal treatment.
SPU’s Sacred Sounds of Christmas sells out more quickly every year.
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Academic Achievement School Counseling, Business, and Dietetics Receive Accreditation The MEd in School Counseling program in SPU’s School of Education has been granted initial national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The School of Business, Government, and Economics received re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics voted to continue full accreditation of SPU’s Didactic Program in Dietetics for seven more years.
PhysTEC Honors SPU’s School of Education Physics Teachers Output In February 2015, SPU’s School of Education received special commendation from the Physics Teacher Education Coalition for its record of educating future physics teachers. Fewer than 20 U.S. institutions graduate five or more physics teachers a year, leading to a severe, long-term shortage in the field. In 2011–12, SPU graduated eight highly qualified physics teachers. PhysTEC honored SPU’s program as “a service to the state of Washington” and for “serving as a national model for STEM teacher preparation.”
SPU Theology Faculty Publish A Compact Guide to the Whole Bible Edited by SPU theology professors Robert Wall and David Nienhuis, A Compact Guide to the Whole Bible is a succinct and thorough introduction to the Bible’s nature, canonical design as “a collection of collections,” and plotline. Co-written by faculty members Daniel Castelo, Laura Holmes, Sara Koenig, Eugene Lemcio, Bo Lim, Chad Marshall, and Frank Spina, the Compact Guide is integrated into SPU’s UFDN 200 “Christian Scriptures” courses and has been commended by FMC-USA Bishop David Kendall.
Ewald Explores Classical Literature in India in Marston Lecture On February 12, 2015, Owen Ewald, SPU’s C. May Marston assistant professor of classics, presented the Marston Lecture, in which he discussed Ancient Greece and Rome’s fascination with India and its portrayal in classical literature. The annual lecture is presented by the faculty member appointed to the Marston fellowship, named after one of SPU’s most influential early scholars.
Koskela Speaks on Experience and the Knowledge of God Doug Koskela, SPU assistant professor of theology and the associate dean of undergraduate studies in the School of Theology, gave this year’s Paul T. Walls Lecture in Wesleyan Theology on May 6, 2015. His address, titled “I Knew When Written on My Heart,” explored the place of spiritual perception in John Wesley’s understanding of how one comes to embrace the Christian faith.
McKinney Explores Gender in Weter Lecture Professor of Sociology and Director of Women’s Studies Jennifer McKinney delivered the 2015 Winifred E. Weter Faculty Award Lecture for Meritorious Scholarship on April 14, 2015. Titled “Sects and Gender,” the lecture illustrated the ways in which beliefs about gender in different Christian groups and historical periods have been shaped by cultural change. This annual lecture provides a public platform to articulate the liberal arts in the Christian university.
Business Meets Government in New School Beginning in Autumn 2014, SPU’s Political Science and Geography departments joined with the School of Business and Economics to form the new School of Business, Government, and Economics. According to Joseph Williams, dean of the newly formed school, SBGE is only the second such program in the U.S. and the only one to offer an AACSB-accredited education.
New Master’s Degree Emphasizes Digital Education SPU is now offering an online Digital Education Leadership master of education program, providing instruction on digital education research and best practices in blended learning, “Bring Your Own Device” programs, and digital citizenship. The program will utilize open educational resources, so there are no textbook or software costs, and will pair students with schools, universities, and other educational organizations for real-world projects.
Murdock Discipleship Fellows Program Underway Funded by a “Vision and Call” grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, first-year Seattle Pacific Seminary students receive vocational training and mentor undergraduate students in Wesleyan small groups. The small groups, held in select UFDN 1000 “Christian Formation” classes, ask John Wesley’s question, “How goes it with your soul?” and are led by junior and senior undergraduates mentored by the Fellows.
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Student Plan for Portable Vaccine Refrigeration Wins Competition At SPU’s ninth annual Social Venture Plan Competition on April 16, 2015, 19 student teams presented entrepreneurial business plans to address social needs. This was the final stage of a competition encompassing seminars, written plans, and coaching from more than 130 community volunteers. While this year’s projects ranged from cottage industry textiles to doggy daycares, the $3,000 Herbert B. Jones Grand Prize went to Brio Pack, a portable refrigeration unit designed to make safe vaccine delivery possible anywhere in the world.
New Mandarin Chinese Language Program In Autumn 2014, SPU offered on-campus Mandarin Chinese courses for the first time in many decades. Addressing SPU’s need for an Asian language curriculum in its Pacific Rim location, the Chinese courses are the first expansion of the Languages, Cultures, and Literature Department since 1989. Instructor Wei Zuo, an English PhD candidate at the University of Washington, is helping develop SPU’s new curriculum.
Meritorious Winners at International Modeling Contest in Mathematics SPU students performed with top marks in this year’s International Modeling Contest in Mathematics, which challenges teams to clarify, analyze, and propose solutions to open-ended problems in a limited timeframe. One SPU team each placed in the Meritorious Winner (top 10 percent), Honorable Mention, and Successful Participant categories.
Engaging the City Christianity Today Editor Speaks at Day of Common Learning
School of Education Tutoring Program Receives New Grants
Andy Crouch, executive editor of Christianity Today, gave the keynote address at SPU’s 13th annual Day of Common Learning on October 22, 2014. The author of Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power kicked off the day of community conversation by encouraging listeners to consider how they might exercise creative power and embrace both vulnerability and authority as God’s image bearers.
SPU School of Education faculty members Kris Gritter and Greg Fritzberg collaborated to obtain a new grant through Washington Campus Contact and the Corporation for National and Community Service valued at $510,690 for 2014–15. Fritzberg has also secured an additional $505,000 in 2014–15 for future high school counselors tutoring in the University Tutors for Seattle Schools program.
SPU Hosts Voices of Autism Conference
Distinguished Speaker Event Welcomes SPU Alum, InterVarsity Head Alec Hill
As part of National Autism Awareness month, SPU’s School of Psychology, Family, and Community hosted “Voices of Autism: Individuals, Families, and Professionals” on April 11, 2015. The event included a community resource fair, lectures from leading experts in the field of autism spectrum disorder, and a panel discussion with older adolescents and young adults with ASD sharing their perspectives and challenges.
Perkins Speaks at 10th Annual Lecture John Perkins, one of the leading evangelical voices to come out of the American civil rights movement, returned to SPU’s campus for his annual lecture on April 21, 2015. Perkins is cofounder of SPU’s John M. Perkins Center for Reconciliation, Leadership Training, and Community Development.
Alec Hill, president and CEO of InterVarsity/USA, was the keynote speaker for the annual Burton and Ralene Walls Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon on February 24, 2015. The 1975 BA and 1993 MA alumnus served as the dean of SPU’s School of Business and Economics from 1995 to 2001. He led the school to its successful achievement of AACSB accreditation before going on to lead InterVarsity. Hill spoke on “Leading a Mission: The Business Side of Non-Profit Ministry.”
Grants Provide Vocational Advice in Music Funded by SPU’s Spiritual and Education Resources for Vocational Exploration Program and organized by SPU’s Music Department, the Futures in Music lectures series connected students with top Seattle musicians in a variety of areas. Speakers in the music industry, worship arts, performance skills, and leadership discussed their career experiences, answered student questions, and performed at quarterly gatherings.
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Perkins Center Partners with Taproot Theatre for Best of Enemies The John Perkins Center at SPU partnered with Taproot Theatre in a series of post-play discussions after performances of the play Best of Enemies. The play tells the true story of racial segregation and desegregation in Durham, North Carolina. Members of the SPU community, including University Chaplain Bo Lim, the John Perkins Center Director Tali Hairston, and the Dean of the School of Theology Doug Strong, moderated discussion between the audience and actors.
SPU Hosts Seattle “Evangelicals for Racial Justice” On December 15, 2014, Seattle Pacific hosted “Seattle Evangelicals for Racial Justice,” a gathering of Christians in the Puget Sound area who believe the church needs to unite for racial justice at a time when our country is deeply divided. Speakers from all racial backgrounds, including members of the John Perkins Center, led a challenging time of worship, prayer, listening, and encouragement.
Elementary School Visit Program Expands in 11th Year Eleven years ago, Dearborn Park Elementary School brought its first group of fifth graders to tour SPU through collaboration with Ruth Adams, now associate vice president for academic success; her husband Ed, a Dearborn Park PE teacher; and the
SPU senior Ryan Daley enjoys the “gorgeous and musical” quality of Chinese.
School of Education. This year, nearly 60 exuberant students envisioned themselves as college-bound students, participating in science lessons, eating lunch in Gwinn Commons, playing tag in Tiffany Loop, and interacting with almost 50 SPU student hosts.
Former NSA Director, Cybersecurity Expert Speaks at Downtown Business Breakfast Former director of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command Keith Alexander spoke to 900 business and community leaders at SPU’s annual Downtown Business Breakfast on April 10, 2015, in a lecture titled “Espionage, Cybersecurity, and Privacy.” The retired four-star general also drew a crowd of 1,000— including admitted students and their parents — to campus for a lecture about cybersecurity.
Seattle Pacific Seminary Hosts Discernment Weekend Seattle Pacific Seminary faculty and students shared a day-anda-half retreat with others considering seminary during Discernment Weekend on February 20–21, 2015. Through thoughtful teaching, prayer, discussion, worship, and fellowship, participants explored their calling and vocation and learned about the seminary experience. This weekend is held twice annually, in November and February.
Former NSA Director Keith Alexander addresses SPU’s Downtown Business Breakfast.
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Engaging the World International Scholars, Leaders at “For Such a Time as This” Conference
Students Serve Around the Globe on SPRINT Trips
On April 23–25, 2015, Seattle Pacific hosted an international conference exploring the challenges and hopes of reconciliation. Interdisciplinary scholars, visionaries, and leaders from around the world— including Gladys Mwiti, Salim Munayer, David Kasali, and SPU faculty and staff — spoke and led workshops. The conference was presented by the John Perkins Center in partnership with The Center for Biblical and Theological Education, and sponsored in partnership with Scholar Leaders International.
Through international service-learning and mission trips ranging from two to six weeks, Seattle Pacific Reachout International contributes to community health and wholeness by connecting students to effective models of community engagement through opportunities to learn and serve outside the United States. SPRINT students learn firsthand from leaders engaged in significant ministry in their communities, and they learn to encourage others through their service. This summer, SPRINT trips will take students to Brazil, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Indonesia, and Rwanda.
School of Psychology, Family, and Community Faculty Travel to India
Sustainability and Nutrition the Focus of New Study Abroad Program
In January 2015, four faculty members in SPU’s School of Psychology, Family, and Community — Joey Collins, Margaret Diddams, Rob McKenna, and John Thoburn — taught and coached students and faculty at Immanuel University in Hyderabad, India. They were accompanied by three students in SPU’s Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master’s program and two members of the Board of Trustees. McKenna was also the featured speaker at the dedication of the new McKenna School of Education at Immanuel University, named after his father and Seattle Pacific President Emeritus David McKenna.
In September 2014, after more than three years of planning, Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition Daniela Geleva led SPU’s new one-month global seminar on sustainable food production and the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. In Florence, Italy, students took classes, participated in cooking workshops, learned Italian language skills at the Florence University of the Arts, and took excursions to Tuscany.
Faculty Presentations Around the World
Lectio, SPU’s free online guided Bible reading program, began a new four-year cycle of Bible reading and study led by SPU School of Theology professors. The weekly content, beginning this year with Frank Spina’s guide to Genesis and Exodus, has been read or listened to hundreds of thousands of times by people in nearly 60 countries.
In the last year, Daniel Castelo, associate professor of dogmatic and constructive theology, taught in Ahuachapan, El Salvador; Randy Franz and Don Lee, associate and assistant professors of management, presented a paper in Guildford, England; Priscilla Pope-Levison, professor of theology, joined a dialog between the World Methodist Council and the Roman Catholic Church in Assisi, Italy; and Albert Ferreiro, professor of European history, presented a paper in Vienna, Austria. Arthur Ellis, professor of education, presented a paper in Moscow, Russia; Jaeil Lee, professor of apparel design and merchandising, spoke in Seoul, South Korea; and Kerry Dearborn, professor of theology, spoke in South Korea.
Lectio Begins Next Four-Year Cycle
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The SPU men’s soccer team hosted the NCAA Division II Tournament at Interbay Stadium.
Suzanna Ohlsen ’15 takes a shot on her way to conference honors.
Athletics Suzanna Ohlsen Named Academic All-America of the Year Senior women’s basketball point guard Suzanna Ohlsen was named the CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year for NCAA Division II. Ohlsen holds a 4.0 GPA in biochemistry and led the Falcons in scoring and assists this year, tallying 18.1 points and 3.7 assists per game. She was selected from 45 candidates representing Division II schools across the country.
Men’s Soccer Hosts NCAA Regional Championship This fall, SPU’s men’s soccer team claimed their first GNAC conference championship since 2006, and following a win in the West Region semifinal game, hosted and played in the NCAA Division II West Region Round of 16 Championship at Interbay Stadium. The Falcons lost to Cal State Los Angeles in the final on a golden goal in overtime.
Maria Hundley is the Winningest Falcon Gymnast SPU gymnasts earned eight All-America awards and third place in the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships on April 12, 2015. Maria Hundley defended her national titles in the balance beam and uneven bars after missing several months of training with concussion-like symptoms. The Falcon junior has increased her career total to five individual national championships, the most in school history.
Ohlsen, Callen Lead Women’s Basketball to NCAA Tournament After finishing third in the GNAC tournament, the SPU women’s basketball team returned to the NCAA Division II tournament on March 13, 2015. After a first round win against Humboldt State, the No. 24 nationally ranked Falcons lost to Cal Poly Pomona in the West Regional semifinal 90–74. Two Falcon seniors, point guard Suzanna Ohlsen and guard Aubree Callen, were named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference first team for the 2014–15 season, the first time SPU had two first-team selections since 2009.
Chris Reed Named West Region Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year Chris Reed was named the West Region women’s indoor track and field Assistant Coach of the Year on March 17, 2015. Reed was a distance running star at Western Oregon University, and served on their staff for two seasons before joining the Falcons in 2013.
Men’s Basketball Three-Peats in GNAC Tournament The Falcons won their third consecutive GNAC men’s basketball championship on March 7, 2015, with a 81–68 win over Western Washington University. Most Valuable Player Cory Hutsen tallied a career-high 34 points, breaking the GNAC tournament single-game scoring record. After eliminating No. 2 seed BYU-Hawaii in the first round of the NCAA West Regional Tournament, the Falcons lost in the semifinals to California Baptist, 78–77 on a last-second layup.
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Alumna Phyllis Sortor speaks in Chapel about her recent kidnapping in Nigeria.
Alumnus Jon Meis receives a national Citizen Honors award.
Alumni Highlights Homecoming 2015 Celebrates Alumni Hundreds of alumni from around the world returned to where it all began for SPU’s 2015 Homecoming celebration February 5–8, 2015. The slate of events included a men’s basketball game against Western Washington, class and department reunions, the Homecoming Talent Show featuring student performances, and theatre performances of King Lear, starring retiring SPU theatre professor and 1969 alum George Scranton. At the Homecoming Luncheon, Alumni of the Year Rick Reynolds ’75 was honored for his 30 years of service with Operation Nightwatch. SPU also presented the Young Alumna of the Year award to Kristen Eddings Tetteh ’06 and Medallion Awards to Gordon Werkema ’80 and Jeanette DeBlois Fiess ’02.
New Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Bryan Jones ‘99, a member of First Free Methodist Church, and a FFMC delegate to the annual PNWC Leadership Summit, was selected as the new SPU director of Alumni and Parent Relations. Jones brings to his new role a record of outstanding leadership and managerial experience in SPU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. He served in various positions in UGA from 2001 to 2011, including four years as associate director. He also brings substantial fundraising experience as a major gift officer in the Office of Development from 2011 to 2014.
Alumna Phyllis Sortor Speaks in Chapel Phyllis Sortor, a 1964 graduate of Seattle Pacific and Free Methodist missionary, spoke to SPU students, faculty, staff, and community members during chapel on April 14, 2015. Sortor was kidnapped in Nigeria in February and released days later. Her work in Nigeria has focused on leadership development, education, and International Child Care Ministries.
Alumnus Dan Price Honored as Entrepreneur of the Year — Again (Geekwire Magazine) Founder and CEO of Gravity Payments Dan Price was named “Entrepreneur of 2014” by Entrepreneur magazine and appeared on the cover of the January 2015 issue. The 2008 alumnus started the credit card processing firm out of his college dorm room at Seattle Pacific and recently made national headlines by raising the minimum wage of his employees to $70,000 a year.
Alumnus Jon Meis Receives National Award 2014 Seattle Pacific alumnus Jon Meis was recognized as a 2015 Citizen Honors recipient by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation at a ceremony at Arlington National cemetery on March 25, 2015. Meis was selected for his heroism in disarming and subduing an on-campus shooter on June 5, 2014.
Class of ’65 Celebrates 50-Year Reunion Graduates from 1965 will return to campus June 12, 2015 in celebration of their 50-year reunion. The alumni will receive special recognition at Ivy Cutting and spend the day touring campus and reconnecting with old friends.
Closure Documentary Now Available Closure, a 2013 documentary film about Angela Burt Tucker ’08 (who is now SPU’s program coordinator for Disability Support Services), made by her husband Bryan Tucker ’08, was picked up by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Instant video, and other videoon-demand services. The movie documents how Angela’s decision to find her birth parents led to a surprising reconciliation.
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Fundraising SPU Endowment Grows to $72.3 Million As of March 31, 2015, the Seattle Pacific Foundation assets under management exceeded $115 million, $72.3 million of which is the SPU endowment. The endowment grew by $5.4 million in the past year, because of strong investment performance and generous donor gifts.
Library Named in Honor of Ames Family On November 20, 2014, the newly named Ames Library building was dedicated in honor of Gary and Barbara Ames and their service to Seattle Pacific University, including a recent $7 million gift commitment, the largest single gift in SPU’s history. The Ames family began contributing to SPU 14 years ago, funding a university-wide diversity initiative called the Ames Scholarship. The naming of the building in their honor was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees in recognition of their generosity and leadership.
Restore Alexander Hall Campaign Reaches New Milestones A $400,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust brings the total support raised to renovate SPU’s oldest building, Alexander Hall, to more than $4.4 million. The recently completed restoration included a necessary seismic retrofit and a complete interior renovation while maintaining the building’s historic, red-brick exterior, designated a City of Seattle landmark in 2014. The campaign aims to raise $6.2 million by the end of the fiscal year — June 30, 2015.
The SPU Library building was rededicated on November 20 and given a new name — Ames Library.
A “Day of Champions” for SPU May 5, 2015 marked the fourth annual GiveBIG day, a 24-hour fundraiser made possible by the Seattle Foundation and its charitable partners. The more money that was donated to SPU within the 24-hour window, the larger the portion of matching funds given by the Foundation. Preliminary results from The Seattle Foundation’s website show that donations exceeded $65,000. GiveBIG occured during “I Love SPU” week, May 4–7, when students participated in campus activities, learned about SPU history, and made gifts to support students in need.
Dickinson Family Receives Philanthropy Award at President’s Circle Dinner At the November 6, 2014 President’s Circle Dinner, the Dickinson family received this year’s President’s Award for Philanthropy. This award is given annually to an individual, couple, or family that has made a significant impact on Seattle Pacific University and its mission by modeling generous giving. The Dickinsons are a remarkable family that has provided care, compassion, and generous support for the University over many years.
Annual Giving In the midst of rebuilding staff and operation, the office of University Advancement is encouraged that SPU will have a record-breaking fundraising year for fiscal year 2015. The number of alumni, parents, and friends supporting the University has increased. Fiscal year 2015 giving is over $10 million, up from $4.2 million in fiscal year 2014.
Students create their class year during “I Love SPU” week.
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PNWC Leadership Summit (Wenatchee FMC) PNWC Office Closed SPU Commencement SPU Summer Institute Course- Multi-Ethnic Ministry (Go to spu.edu/theologyinstitute for more information) National Bible Quizzing (Spring Arbor University)
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SPU Summer Institute Course- Technology & Ministry (Go to spu.edu/theologyinstitute for more information) Freedom Summit (Orlando, FL ) General Conference (Orlando, FL)
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MEG/MAC Meeting Warm Beach Camp Board Homiletics Course I (PNW Conference Office) FMCUSA – BOA (Indianapolis) PNWC Pastors Day (Timberlake Church) Jr. High Retreat (Warm Beach Camp) PNWC - BOA
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MEG/MAC Meeting Homiletics Course II (PNW Conference Office) Veterans Day (PNWC office closed) Sr. High Retreat (Warm Beach Camp) SPU Board meeting Homiletics Course III (PNW Conference Office) Thanksgiving (PNWC office closed)
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Lights of Christmas Begins (Warm Beach Camp) MEG/MAC Meeting Christmas Holiday (PNWC office closed) Lights of Christmas Ends
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New Year’s Day (PNWC office closed) MEG/MAC Meeting History and Polity Course (PNW Conference Office) J-Term classes (Indianapolis) J-Term classes (Indianapolis) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (PNWC office closed) Wesleyan Holiness Pastor’s Day (TBD) Holy Land Trip
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MEG/MAC Meeting Presidents Day (PNWC office closed) African American Heritage Network (TBD)
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MEG/MAC Meeting Men’s Advance (Warm Beach Camp) Good Friday Easter Sunday
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MEG/MAC Meeting PNWC BOA Memorial Day (PNWC office closed)
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General Conference 2015 CLERGY DELEGATES- Elected at Leadership Summit 2014 Soo Ji Alvarez Worship Director, Wenatchee FMC
Allison Coventry Associate Pastor, Seattle First FMC
Celeste Cranston SPU Dir. Center for Biblical & Theological Education, Seattle First Church
Jorgé Gutierrez Lead Pastor, Church of the Americas
David Hicks PNWC Director of Spiritual Formation, Seattle First FMC
Eric Spangler Asia Area Director, FMWC PNWC Ordained Elder
Arlene Weigand PNWC MEG Coordinator, Seattle Rainier Ave Church
Matt Whitehead PNWC Superintendent
Blake Wood Lead Pastor, Seattle First Church
General Conference 2015 LAY DELEGATES- Elected at Leadership Summit 2014 Amber Aiken Registered Nurse, East Wenatchee, Eastmont Community Church
Jennifer Black Business Owner, Wenatchee FMC
Arnie Brann Regional VP, FM Foundation, Seattle First Church
Tina Chang Physician, Seattle Rainier Avenue Church
Debra Davis-Bell Children’s Ministry Director, Tukwila House of Oaks
Leonetta Eliaho, National Director, Youth Empowerment Project, World Vision, Seattle Rainier Avenue Church
David Goodnight Attorney, Redmond Timberlake
Dan Martin, SPU President, Seattle First Church
Billy Vo, SPU Asian American Ministry, Seattle Rainier Avenue Church
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he 2015 General Conference of the Free Methodist Church is a unique and wonderful opportunity to grow in Christ & grow your church!
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The Board of Bishops is asking that each church send at least one representative. But there are lots of great reasons for everyone to attend. And if you have a family, bring the kids! There will be powerful, fun programs for them all day, every day.
2015 dates: thurs | jul 9 Mission Teams train at Caribe (for more info. go to www.gc15.com)
fri | jul 10 Mission Teams leave for Haiti, Miami, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica or Antigua
fri night | jul 10 – sat night | jul 11 Freedom Summit to fight modern-day slavery. (with the Wesleyan Holiness Consortium)
sun | jul 12 Eastern Area Annual Conferences
mon | jul 13 – thurs | jul 16 GENERAL CONFERENCE 2015 8:30 am Monday through 8:30 pm Thursday Those attending just GC15 will need lodging reservations for 5 nights beginning Sunday, July 12.
GC15 will be held at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida. Discounted hotel rates are available to all GC15 attendees, but only if you register online at www.gc15.org or by calling the Free Methodist Church World Ministries Center (Indianapolis, IN) at 1-800-342-5531. Do not register directly with the hotel.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for GC15 is $149 per person, but is discounted to only $99 for those who are not delegates and not vendors. Registration is free after 4 members of the same family (3rd, 4th, and more children are free). Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, the GC15 Registration increases to $199 for delegates and exhibitors, $129 for all others.
Free transportation between Orlando International Airport and the hotel will be available Sunday, July 12 and returning Friday, July 17.
weds afternoon | jul 15 Mission Teams return from all destinations
thurs | jul 16 Mission Teams debrief at Caribe
bring your family bring your church change your world general conference 2015 Free Methodist Church – USA
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or more than 150 years — from an apple orchard to campuses to a convention center — our Free Methodist family has gathered together for our General Conferences: for worship, equipping, oversight and fellowship. GC15 is about rising to God’s vision; about each church elevating to its potential. Every church wants to be better; better at loving God, loving people, and making disciples. GC15 will show each local church how to be better, how to be Whole Church. At GC15 you will go deep with one of nine teams of proven practitioners (more at www.fmcusa.org/ uniquelyFM). Not just theory, not just resolutions; but also real-world answers. You will never again have this opportunity to participate in an FM event that both re-calibrates our expectations for the local church and provides nine pathways to realize those expectations. Add to that, great celebration services, and amazing opportunities to connect with God’s people from around the United States and the world. Attend GC15! An opportunity for you, a necessity for your church.
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C15 will be a time to make great family memories as well as new friendships. While parents are involved in their daytime activities, the younger set will enjoy age-appropriate training and fun. Their programs will be offered Monday– Thursday, 8:30 a.m–noon and 1:30–4:30 p.m.
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teens For youth who have completed 6th–12th grade: Pastor Chuck Jewell will lead teens in focusing on discipleship and leadership. There will be lots of surprises and fun. An off-site service project is being explored, as well as training from Set Free Movement ministry leaders.
The Caribe Royale has 1,218 suites. Each suite has 2 rooms: a living room, complete with full-size sofa sleeper, and a separate bedroom with either two queens or one king bed.
grade school For children who have completed kindergarten – 5th grade: the leaders of International Child Care Ministries have 4 fantastic days planned, to help your children see how they can be bright lights to those near them as well as those around the world. If for no other reason, come to GC15 for your children!
early childhood For children potty-trained through Pre-K, Early Childhood Director Susie Corbin is planning four special days of safe and fun activities.
There are also 120 two-bedroom, two bath villas with full kitchen & living room, plus washer & dryer. A villa sleeps up to eight (with a king bedroom, a second bedroom with two queen beds, and a sofa sleeper in the living room).
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Marriage Encounter A weekend adventure that lasts a lifetime! Marriage Encounter is for every marriage. Regardless of whether you have been married for five years or fifty-‐five, you will benefit from Marriage Encounter. This weekend is only for husbands and wives so leave the rest of the world behind for just a few days, and invest in your future together! During the weekend, you will... • Discover God’s unique plan for marriage • Gain insight from the Marriage Encounter Team Couples’ own marriage experiences • Evaluate your own marriage in a supportive, nurturing environment • Find new depths of meaning and expression. And there is hope, healing, and help for marriages in distress • Experience practical approaches to communication and understanding And, for assigned conference pastoral staff, there is NO EXPENSE—the conference will cover the entire cost for pastors and spouses to experience the rejuvenation and healing a Marriage Encounter weekend can provide!
Next Marriage Encounter weekend is November 13-‐15, 2015 Register today • By phone 360-‐652-‐7575 or 800-‐228-‐6724 • Online http://www.warmbeach.com/programs/adult-‐programs/marriage-‐envounter
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This year we will not be distributing Minister’s Cards. If you would like one, please email Arlene at the PNWC Office arlene@pnwc.org and we will get one to you. Thank you.
This certifies that ________________ is an Ordained Minister (Elder) of
The Free Methodist Church - USA World Ministries Center Indianapolis, Indiana Membership is held in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference of the Free Methodist Church Signed
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A Local Church Guide for Ministerial Compensation Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church June 2015 Introduction The Scriptures call for a fair and equitable wage for all workers, and such is fundamental to productivity, longevity and good human relations. This guide is to assist local church leaders by providing information and suggesting accepted policies and procedures to help in administering a well-balanced compensation structure that considers the merits of each minister and local situation. The basic premise used here is that the support level of any minister should appear reasonable to the lay leadership, the majority of the membership, and the minister and family of each local church. Minister, as used in this guide, can mean senior pastor, associate or any other pastor, minister of youth, missions, music, administration, family life, etc., or any other employed professional. This does not necessarily apply to support staff. Biblically, ministerial remuneration rests on the principle of reciprocity. The minister is given to the church by the Lord in order to share His blessings and Word of God. The congregation is given to the minister to develop and shepherd, and to share in the material blessings God has allowed it to steward. Note the following passages: (NIV) Luke 10:7, Jesus instructed those whom he had just appointed to go into every city and place, and to “stay in that house, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages.” Galatians 6:6, to the church Paul wrote, “Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.” 1 Corinthians 9:14, Paul stated, “... the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.” It is reasonable to conclude from these Scriptures that ministers should be full-time, should be paid a full-time salary, and that the level should allow them to live at least on the same standard or level as the congregation and community. Recommendations The following is a series of recommended perspectives, policies, procedures and some general information relating to ministerial compensation. We hope it will be helpful to local church leaders, Local Church Boards (LCB) and ultimately, honoring to God and His Kingdom. The stewardship of funds is one of the most visible and potentially volatile things we as Christians do, and unbelievers and new believers watch us with great interest. Discussion about compensation should be an agenda item at least once per year so the Local Board of Administration and minister(s) understand each other on these issues. In both Old and New Testaments, the first use for the tithes and offerings of the peoples was to support their vocational ministers. It remains a first priority for church income today. It is well understood that some small churches must work their way through these pages selectively because they are in no position to meet each point. Every worthy minister understands that and should be satisfied with a church and a LCB that does its best. For these, the value of the guide is to keep “fair compensation” on the agenda and establish a goal to get as close as is reasonable. Earnest prayer and sacrificial giving should be made a major part of this process.
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Compensation should be based upon the job description, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements of the position, along with the church’s ability to provide at any given point in time. It should not be influenced by the minister’s family size, personality, existing financial resources, age, etc., as long as those are not part of written job qualifications or requirements. There are basically four types of professional ministers: 1) vocational, 2) bi-vocational, 3) part-time, and 4) volunteer. The approach for compensation varies and should be considered on an individual basis. Vocational The professional minister who is (or intends to become as quickly as possible) for their full career, fully active in and supported by their Christian ministry assignment. Bi-vocational The professional minister who does (or intends to) share their career Christian ministry with another occupation and receive shared support from each assignment. Part-time The employed minister who is needed or available for less than 32 hours per week and is paid for their Christian ministry on that basis. Volunteer The minister who offers their Christian ministry services on a gratis basis and receives only specified gifts and expense reimbursement for approved expenditures in return. Who is a “Minister” for Tax Purposes Individuals who are ministers for tax purposes: • Are eligible for an income tax-free housing allowance • Are self-employed for Social Security purposes • Are exempt from federal income tax withholding • Use quarterly estimated taxes to pay their income and Social Security taxes unless they elect voluntary withholding on IRS Form W-4 with their church. Although an individual might be considered a minister by a church, he or she might not be a minister in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service for tax purposes. For example, a church might have a youth pastor or a minister of music who is treated as a minister by the congregation, but that individual might not be a minister for tax purposes. According to the Internal Revenue Service, ministers are individuals who are duly ordained, commissioned or licensed by a religious body constituting a church denomination. They are given the authority to conduct religious worship, perform sacerdotal functions and administer ordinances and sacraments according to the prescribed tenet and practices of that religious organization. Thus according to the IRS definition, ministerial candidates are not considered “ministers” for tax purposes. The Internal Revenue Service publishes some helpful information that is available on its web site at www.irs.gov. Publication 517—“Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers” has a useful comprehensive example with forms that illustrate many of the tax implications for ministers. Also of interest are Publication 15-A—“Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide”, Publication 1828—“Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations” and Publication 526—“Charitable Contributions”. A useful reference book for ministers and church treasurers is Church & Clergy Tax Guide by Richard R. Hammar, a certified public accountant and an attorney. The publication entitled “Tax and Financial Guide for Local Churches” has a more thorough treatment of many of the tax-related issues mentioned here, and copies are 93 available from the conference office upon request.
Compensation and Benefits Compensating our ministers includes both an enabling to meet personal living costs at a level that fits both the community and church family norms, as well as providing for their home. The principle used must be “as much as we are able”. Like most self-employed individuals, the minister should benefit from the “fruit of his/her labors” and neither be exploited through punitive frugality nor pandered to through unwarranted liberality. It is a Biblical responsibility for the church to pay what is “right” and for the minister to work productively for what is “agreed”. (Matt 20:1-15) 1. Personal Salary Prior to the appointment of a minister, a stated salary should be agreed upon and placed in writing in church minutes. Thereafter, annual or semi-annual reviews should be conducted. It is demeaning for the minister to be forced to come “hat in hand”—suffering deprivation. It is also demeaning for the congregation to be manipulated to “pay what I want” under threat or intimidation. Open-reasoned, and regular discussion of realities must be provided for. It is not recommended that pastoral and staff salaries be published in Society or congregational meetings. While pastoral and staff salaries are not confidential, they are rightly the domain of a local church board/personnel committee whose role represents the larger church body. If local church members wish detailed information regarding pastoral and staff salaries, they should discuss the issue with the chairperson of their local church board. Salary Increases The types of salary increase that should be considered are based on merit, performance, or excellence. These types of salary increases are where “fruit of labor” is rewarded. Growth, especially that resulting in additional church income, should be shared with the minister who helps it take place. This may be done through a pay increase or a bonus. Cost of living Changes brought about by inflation/recession movement within the region should be responded to appropriately. Regional Consumer Price Index reports are available. Automatic basic salary adjustments having nothing to do with performance should be made when called for. However, because such indexes may be heavily impacted by real estate, an “across the board” application of the percentages may not be warranted. Taxation For income tax purposes, our ministers should be treated as employees and not as selfemployed individuals. Churches should issue an IRS Form W-2, not an IRS Form 1099, at the end of the year. See items 4 and 8, below, for more information on estimated taxes, tax withholding and Social Security taxes. 2. Housing Church-owned home When the church owns the home in which the minister will live there are certain understandings which must be reached. We recommend that the church provide for all remodeling and redecorating, maintenance and repairs, basic equipment (lawn, etc.), basic appliances (as needed), household furnishings such as window and floor coverings, and all utilities. Ministers living in a church-owned house will not acquire equity nor share in capital gains as most homeowners do. It is suggested a special policy to offset that be considered, in which an annuity is funded through monthly investments. This should be done through tax sheltered instruments so as to reap those benefits. 94
A “parsonage allowance” should be designated by the local board of administration in addition to the fair rental value of the parsonage to cover out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the pastor. Minister-owned home The Internal Revenue Code section #107 provides a significant tax advantage for purchasing a house. The housing allowance for “fair rental value”, upkeep, and operational costs may be excluded from taxable income. In order to qualify, the following procedures must be followed: The local church leadership board must approve the allowance prior to the start of the period covered and record it in its minutes. This “approval” cannot be given retroactively. It is thus recommended that the housing allowance be approved in the last Board meeting of every year for the following year. In the case of a new pastor, the Board meeting prior to his or her start date should be used to approve the housing allowance. The amount approved should be the amount requested by the applicable pastor. The amount should be a dollar amount and not a %. Note that the housing allowance does not change total compensation of the pastor, but merely allocates a portion of it. The minister must keep detailed records of expenses. The minister must include the gross income amount of any rented housing allowance that is more than the smallest of: • The reasonable salary • The fair rental value of the home plus utilities • The amount actually used to provide a home The entire housing allowance must be added back into income amounts being used for figuring Social Security taxes 3. Honorariums Honorariums may be accepted from weddings, funerals, and outside speaking engagements. Ministers should report honorariums as self-employment income, separate from the compensation received from the church. 4.
Estimated Taxes and Income Tax Withholding Income tax is a “pay-as-you-go” system through income tax withholding. For example, an employee (non-minister) such as an office administrator or janitorial staff person normally must have income tax withheld from his or her pay. However, ministers are specifically exempt from income tax withholding. Ministers should make quarterly estimated tax payments to prepay their income taxes and self-employment taxes. They may, however, enter into a voluntary withholding agreement with the local church to cover any income and self-employment tax that may be due. This agreement is made on IRS Form W-4.
5. Health Insurance While the Conference does not provide a group policy for health, dental or vision benefits for pastors or staff, local churches are urged to consider these benefits as essential parts of the employee salary and benefits packages offered. Consideration should be given to such issues as size of deductibles, out-of-pocket expense maximums, percentage of coverage offered and accessibility to providers and care networks. Churches should seek to encourage the health and wellness of their staff and to protect them from the burden of catastrophic medical bills.
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6. Vacation A vacation policy should be established and be based upon the length of vocational service within the Free Methodist Church, not the current ministry assignment. Experienced ministers transferring into the Free Methodist Church should have like consideration for their years of service. Conference recommendations are as follows: 1st – 2nd year @ two weeks 3rd - 15th year @ three weeks 16th - 24th year @ four weeks 25th - 29th year @ five weeks 30th - retirement @ six weeks Attendance at denominational and Conference functions are not vacation. They are business and professional meetings where local church representation and ministerial development generally take place. Some ministers receive invitations for speaking/teaching outside of the local church. A policy should be written which covers how this will be handled. How much time will be allowed outside of vacation, what will be done with expenses and honorariums, etc. should be addressed. Outside ministry should be encouraged as long as it does not interfere negatively with ministry responsibilities. Holidays are often celebrated on weekends and there is no way the minister can avoid assigned responsibilities. The generous church will find a way to compensate. It may rotate in substitutes for some holidays and grant alternate days for others. Ministers should be expected to take off one to two days per average week as well as spend some evenings at home with family. Because ministers are cause-driven it may be necessary for church leadership to insist on this and accept any ramifications. 7. Family and Medical Leave Short-term illnesses should be handled as best as possible when they occur. Long-term illnesses should be covered by a policy that includes impact on continuation of wages, benefits, handling of pulpit duties, and at what point resignation would be appropriate. Major illness is a time when, what a church would like to do and what it is able to do may conflict. For this reason a rational approach of having supplemental life insurance and short-term disability in addition to the regular long-term disability and basic life insurance described in “9” is encouraged. The church’s care and concern for the welfare of its pastor(s) and staff should be reflected in its policies on family and medical leaves, regardless of the size of the church. The churches that employ 50 or more employees are subject to both Federal and State laws concerning family and medical leaves. The Family and Medical Leave Act (Public Law 1033) and the Washington State Family Leave Act (RCW 49.78) generally provide that covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons: • • • •
the birth and care of a newborn child; placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care; caring for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or taking medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition.
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Even though the Family and Medical Leave Acts and the Washington State Family Leave Act might not apply because of a church’s size , all churches are encouraged to establish family and medical leave policies that meet or exceed the standards set forth in those Acts. In addition the Washington State Family Care Act (RCW 49.12.265-295) provides if, under the church’s policy applicable to a pastor or other employee, the pastor or employee is entitled to sick leave or other paid time off, then the church shall allow the pastor or employee to use any or all of his or her choice of sick leave or other paid time off to care for the following: • •
a child of the employee with a health condition that requires treatment or supervision; or a spouse, parent, parent-in-law, or grandparent of the employee who has a serious health condition or an emergency condition.
8. Social Security Taxes The professional minister is considered self-employed for Social Security tax purposes. Therefore, the minister (not the church) is responsible for paying the entire self-employment tax under the Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA). However, many churches provide one half of a pastor’s Social Security taxes by giving additional income or a bonus to help cover the self-employment tax. This optional income or bonus is simply additional taxable income for the pastor. The 1986 Tax Reform Act provides for a decision allowing ordained ministers to opt out of Social Security. This is a lifetime decision. It cannot be withdrawn! Opting out requires a conscientious/religious objector stand. Such a decision cannot be made on an economic basis but only as a matter of conscience with integrity. Most Free Methodist ministers would not qualify for this exemption. The Conference does not recommend such a stand at this time. 9. Group Disability and Life Insurance Benefits The Pacific Northwest Conference provides the following group benefits for those who are full time under Conference appointment at a local church. Premiums are paid by the local church. 1. Long Term Disability. Benefits include 60% of salary and housing allowance to a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000. Benefits begin after a waiting period of 180 days of disability. Benefits duration periods are 24 months for Own Occupation and to age 65 for Any Occupation 2. Life Insurance. Benefits include life insurance of $15,000 and Accidental Death and Dismemberment of $15,000. The provider’s name is Gallagher Reppond. Contact Janet Long at 1-800-542-3737. 10. Pension The Free Methodist Church pension plan is available to all its appointed ministers including supply pastors. 11. Retirement Plans There are provisions in the law that allows ministers to invest certain funds for future retirement, bypassing income taxes until they are distributed. Only “qualified funds” can be used, and deposits must follow proper tracks. In some cases that means the minister may deposit the money personally; in others it means the church must deposit the money directly.
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12. Study Leave, Professional Development (see also Ministerial Expenses) Seminary advanced degrees may require additional time away. A minimum of two weeks should be set aside for study leave. Additional time needed should be worked out with the local church and pastor. 13. Sabbatical Following seven years of service in a congregation, and at five-year intervals thereafter, Conference-appointed personnel, the pastor, and associate level staff are eligible for a two to three month sabbatical at full salary, in addition to the regular annual vacation. A specific proposal for such an arrangement, including goals for the sabbatical, plans for covering church responsibilities and financial understandings are to be submitted for approval to the Local Board of Administration and the Superintendent at least six months in advance. In addition, an appointment should be made with the PNWC Director of Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care during the planning of the Sabbatical as well as a follow-up appointment afterwards. Sabbatical leaves are for the purpose of enhancing ministry to the church. They should, therefore, incorporate plans for study, taking classes or attending seminars, travel, ministry outside the church, or any combination of the above, along with some level of planned rest and renewal. 14. Severance Pay There is generally no severance pay involved in the transaction between appointments of pastors. Vacation should be taken prior to the close of the Conference year. Ministry Expenses It is always better for the church to establish reimbursement account policies for expenses rather than an allowance procedure. In “reimbursements” the minister is required to turn in expense reports to the church for payment. The minister then is not required to file a 2106 tax form as is required for “allowances”. The church also is able to establish a “need” basis and better monitor activity, and at no additional cost except ledger entries and check writing. 1. Travel Expense Car expenses may be handled either in a monthly amount that is fixed, so expense reporting back is not required, or through an expense reported per-mile reimbursement. Either should consider not only gas but also maintenance, repairs, insurance and depreciation. For tax purposes it is highly recommended that the per-mile reimbursement method be used. The minister who receives a fixed amount monthly must report it as income and justify the deduction of the ministry portion. In some cases the church may provide a purchased or leased vehicle. The minister then should have a personal car or record and reimburse the church for personal use. Trips that require other forms of travel, lodging or meals should be reimbursed as shown on an expense reimbursement report. Ministers are advised to keep accurate and detailed records of business miles for tax purposes regardless of the way car expense is handled. 2. Office Expense Furnishings and equipment are part of the “tools” for ministry the church provides for its ministers. These should be modern, in good condition (and appearance), adequate, and comfortable. They belong to the church and remain after a minister leaves. 98
Supplies such as paper, filing materials, postage, business cards, calendars and appointment books, tape, staples, etc. are church expense. It is best if an account with a supplier is established so these can be purchased as needed without requiring immediate payment. The telephone/cellphone is an essential part of ministry equipment. The church should reimburse for all ministry related calls. 3. Entertainment Expense Local ministry may include expectations for attending ministerial associations, joining civic clubs, or participating in interchurch programs. The local church should reimburse such expense. Where such functions are truly optional to the minister they may be considered personal expense. Some effective ministry is done over coffee or meals. Within reasonable and determined parameters the church should reimburse for these expenses. When ministry expectations include hosting visiting persons or require the attendance of a spouse to specific events the church should provide reimbursement for costs, including childcare. 4. Conference Functions PNW Conference Reimbursement Policy The expense for attendance at and travel to conference-required (expected) events properly belongs to the local church and should be so budgeted and authorized. All appointed pastors are required to be present at Leadership Summit and other expected events. The expense for this responsibility properly belongs to the church and should be so budgeted and authorized. Time at these events is not vacation time. The local church should also attempt to fund the expenses of their delegates to Leadership Summit. When the local church budget cannot cover these expenses, a mileage reimbursement form may be submitted to PNWC. This provision does not include reimbursement for travel to non-required events. Expectations for Participation in Conference Events Spiritual Formation Plan Pastors and Spouses Retreat • Invited—All currently in conference relationship (appointed) or seriously exploring that possibility. This event does include special relationship and special appointment, but not retired pastors. • Expected—All full-time, church-appointed pastors. Pastors Day/Resourcing Event • Invited—All ministerial staff of any kind (defined by the local church) and PNWC team members in special relationship or under special appointment. • Expected—All full-time church-appointed pastors.
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Impact Briefings • Invited—All interested persons, especially those on leadership boards and in staff positions. • Expected—All full-time church-appointed pastors. PNWC Leadership Summit • Invited--Anyone and everyone is encouraged to attend. • Expected--All PNWC-appointed persons are expected to attend. This includes senior and staff pastors, as well as retired pastors, special relationship and special appointment ministers. Those unable to attend are asked to write a letter asking to be excused. Regular lay delegates from each local church are expected to attend. Continuing Education Units The local church should expect its ministers to keep professionally up-to-date and will benefit thereby. The “pew” seldom rises higher than the “pulpit”. The Free Methodist Church requires a minimum number of CEU credits. The board may even want to participate in the selection of curriculum. It is strongly recommended that this be provided for in the budget at least to the level of Conference requirements. Formal education, seminars, workshops, classes, etc. outside of FMC/CEU requirements accrue to the personal and professional benefit of the minister. The church should consider participating in the full or partial reimbursement of these expenses as the local church will benefit too. 5. Mission Trips It is recommended that the church establish a policy and program that will enable its ministers to visit mission fields. This produces something special in the life of the minister and produces great dividends for the church itself. Professional Expenses There are certain expenses that, in the normal performance of ministerial functions, will be incurred. It is good for a church to assist in covering these costs. If a church determines to not establish an allowance to cover such expenses, the minister must remember that many of these expenses may be deducted from personal income taxes. 1. Marriage Enrichment The local church is encouraged to support their ministerial couples in seeking marriage enrichment opportunities. 2. Books and Periodicals Allowance The strength of the Church rests in its ministers. When the minister continues to grow and develop, everyone benefits. It is recommended that the local church consider participating by reimbursing for applicable books or providing a book/periodical allowance that will enable its minister to purchase these tools and build their personal library. 3. Dues Certain ministers may be required (or prefer) to belong to professional organizations that keep their credentials valid or provide other district benefits. The church may want to assist with these as it reviews them on an individual basis. 4. Designated Gifts At times, individuals desire to give designated money for special projects related to the minister, personally. These may be for non-vacation trips, equipment, studies, etc. Those dollars may be passed through the church accounts and receipted as contributions as well as
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non-taxable income for the minister, as long as the designation is approved by the Local Board of Administration and clearly marked for professional enhancement. 5. Moving Expenses The Pacific Northwest Conference reimburses moving expenses for senior pastors moving into or transitioning within the conference. Generally, the PNW covers the following moving expenses: • Moving trucks/vans/trailers (U-Haul, Enterprise, Penske, etc.) utilized in a “selfmove.” The conference does not reimburse for a professional moving company unless there are approved extenuating circumstances. • Fuel for moving trucks/vans for the most direct route between the departure city and the city of appointment. • Food for dates of travel—while on route. • Hotel/motel for dates of travel—while on route. • Mileage for personal vehicle(s) for the most direct route between the departure city and city of appointment. This is reimbursed at the approved IRS mileage rate. • Other miscellaneous expenses may be reimbursed at the discretion of the conference. An “up to” moving expense limit may be assigned depending on extenuating circumstances. Once a move/transition is complete, all expense receipts for reimbursement purposes are to be submitted to the PNW Conference Office. All other staff or pastoral moves are the responsibility of the local church.
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE Global Associate Donation Form Name of Global Associate(s): (Please Print)
Financial Donation in the Amount of :
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Make check payable, and send to: Pacific Northwest Conference 3120 Third Ave W. Seattle, WA 98119 Please send receipts to: Your Name: Address: City:
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Seattle Pacific Seminary DEFINING THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION THROUGH ACADEMY, ABBEY, AND APOSTOLATE
Our Distinctive Vision: Academy, Abbey, and Apostolate The interplay of scholarship, spiritual edification, and service — all informed by our Wesleyan heritage that joins “knowledge and vital piety” as a means of changing the world — defines Seattle Pacific Seminary’s vision for educating students, and forming Christian leaders for the 21st century.
Academy Our seminary offers students a collaborative environment in which they learn from professors who value academic excellence, Christian formation, research, and teaching that serves the Church.
Abbey Our graduate programs stress the importance of accountable discipleship and provide opportunities for worship and informal fellowship in an intentional Christian community — all for the purpose of forming students and faculty members in the image and likeness of Jesus Christ.
Apostolate The seminary is an “apostolate” — a place of sending forth, a kind of 21st-century mission agency. All graduate students participate in service activities, particularly with the underprivileged, and are often socially dislocated for the sake of the gospel through multi-cultural experiences across Seattle and around the world.
Multiple Options. One Philosophy. Seattle Pacific Seminary offers a Master of Arts in Theology (MA), a Master of Divinity (MDiv), and a Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies. All are built on the classical theological disciplines of Scripture, church history, theology, and ethics. And, each is informed by the Seminary’s Wesleyan heritage that unites “knowledge and vital piety” as a means of engaging the culture with the transforming gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition, the Seminary has joined with SPU’s School of Business and Economics, and School of Psychology, Family, and Community to offer the following dual degrees: MA in Theology/MBA; MA in Theology/MDiv; MA in Theology/MS in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT); and MDiv/MS–MFT.
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Seattle Pacific Seminary DEFINING THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION THROUGH ACADEMY, ABBEY, AND APOSTOLATE
The Church and Parachurch Tuition Discount Program Seattle Pacific Seminary is excited to offer a 50% tuition discount for first-year seminary students who are actively employed at a Christian church or a parachurch organization in a full-time or part-time capacity. Qualifying parachurch organizations may include: Campus Crusade, InterVarsity, Navigators, Union Gospel Mission, Urban Impact, Young Life, Youth for Christ, or World Vision. (Note: This is not an exclusive list.) Eligible students will be permitted to receive this discount for their first 40 credits OR their first year (i.e. Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer), whichever comes first. This applies to students who are enrolled in the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology, or the Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies program. This discount is extended to the first ten students who apply each year.
Application Information The application deadline for Autumn Quarter is July 1. To apply, visit spu.edu/seminary, call 206-281-2342, or email seminary@spu.edu.
For more information, please contact: Billy Q. Vo, Director Asian American Ministry Program and Seattle Pacific Seminary Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 PHONE : 206-281-2171 | EMAIL : billyqvo@spu.edu | WEB : spu.edu/seminary
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Application for Christian Minister Tuition Discount Seattle Pacific University Student Financial Services (206) 281-2061/ (800) 737-8826 Seattle Pacific University is committed to the continuing education of ministers of the gospel. The Christian Minister Tuition Discount program is supported by the institution to make it economically feasible for full-time, ordained, practicing pastors or missionaries involved in full-time Christian pastoral responsibilities to pursue studies that will enhance their ministry. Amount of Discount Free Methodist Pastors Awarded to currently active, full-time, ordained, practicing pastors or assistant pastors appointed by the Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church. Awarded as full tuition discount for the first five undergraduate or first three graduate credits per term; and a 20% discount for additional credits. All Other Christian Pastors Awarded to currently active, full-time, ordained, practicing Christian pastors and missionaries. Awarded as a 20% discount on tuition only. Additional Requirements and Information A new application must be submitted for approval each school year (Summer through Spring) that you would like to receive the tuition discount. The tuition discount may be used for undergraduate and graduate levels. Since the focus of the program is to provide continuing education, the discount may be used for regular credits, spiral classes, and/or media courses. The Christian Minister Tuition Discount will be counted as a resource and if you are receiving other financial aid, receiving the Christian Minister Tuition Discount may affect the amount or type of other aid for which you are eligible.
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Name (please print) __________________________________________________ Student ID/Social Security Number _______________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________ E-mail ____________________________ Academic Year (new application required each academic year) ____________________ Please indicate the number AND type of credits you will be taking each quarter: Summer
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Fall
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__________ Graduate
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Winter
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__________ Graduate
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Spring
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name of Church or Mission Board ________________________________________ Name of Church/Mission Board Representative ______________________________ Church/Mission Board Address _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Church/Mission Phone _____________ Church/Mission E-mail ________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I certify that I am a full-time ordained Christian minister/missionary of the gospel and receive the major portion of my income from that work. Ordained persons in other lines of work (e.g. teaching) are not eligible for the Christian Minister Tuition Discount. Applicant Position Title ________________________________________________ Signature _______________________________ Date _____________________ Please submit application to:
Rebeccah Noble Student Financial Services 3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 114 Seattle, WA 98119 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Office Use Only Approval Contact Name ____________________________________________________________ Approved by ___________________________________ _____ Filer (Counselor Notification Required)
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Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church
PASTORS’ CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP Application
First Name
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Last Name ____________________________
Birthdate_____________________________ Name and location of High School from which you graduated School you plan to attend? ____Seattle Pacific University ____Central College ____Roberts Wesleyan College Are you accepted at this school?
____Azusa Pacific University ____Greenville College ____Spring Arbor ______
If you are presently a student, what year, quarter / semester are you in, and at what school? ________________________________________________________________________ What quarter / semesters do you plan to attend this school year? Autumn Winter Spring How many hours of academic work will you be taking this year? How many hours is a full load?
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In 100 words or less, please give your present vocational plans (tentative plans are acceptable).
Student’s signature
Date___________________
Pastor’s signature (Free Methodist Pastor)
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Note: Scholarships are issued at the end of September and the end of January. Please submit this form to the PNW Conference Office by September 1.
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Notice of Change of Status and/or Compensation
This form must be completed for the Free Methodist Church of North America Pension Plan.
1. Name______________________________________________________________________ Social Security #_______________________________Birth Date _______________________ Spouse Name___________________________________Birth Date_____________________ 2. Current Conference Name ________________________________Conference #____________ Current Church_____________________________________________ Church #___________ Street___________________________City___________________State_____Zip__________ 3. Change Effective Date_______________________________ (This is very important!) 4. New Conference Name __________________________________Conference #____________ New Church_________________________________________________Church #__________ Street___________________________City___________________State_____Zip__________ (Please list your personal address if not appointed to a church.)
5. □ First-time pastoral appointment
□ Retirement
□ Discontinued from pastoral appointment
□ Leave of absence
□ Change in compensation (salary/housing)
□ Transfer to new church
□ Termination □ Transfer to another conference (New conference _________________________________________)
Salary $_______________ per ________ (cash salary, soc sec reimb, 403B, section 125 medical) Housing $_______________ per ________ (housing allowance -or- fair rental value + utilities) (Even if one or both of the above has not changed, please list for confirmation purposes.)
6. Other information that would help us better understand your situation: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 7. Signatures
Pastor
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Conference Official
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8. Please submit form immediately to: ●Your Conference Office ●FMCNA World Ministries Center - Human Resources P.O. Box 535002,IN Indianapolis, IN (fax: 46253-5002 (fax: 317-244-1503) PO Box 535002, Indianapolis, 46253-5002 317-244-1503) Revised March 2011
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