February 27, 2014 Vallejo Drive Church

 Big Picture: ◦ Membership  ,680  ,983  2013 – 43,117 ◦ Baptisms/POF  2011 – 1451  2012 – 1420  ◦ Tithe  $31,936,371 (53 Sabbaths) – 2.03%  $31,784,944 (52 Sabbaths) – (.47%)  $31,867,543 (52 Sabbaths) -.26%

 Big Picture Finances: ◦ Tithe – slight gain of.26%. ◦ Total expenses – within budget ◦ Medical – 2013 – no increase ◦ Trust Maturities – $1,200,000 ◦ Education –  Operations – within budget  Enrollment – opening report slight gain – 2 students  Schools – delinquent church subsidies – weak finances  Board of Education votes to set up committee to study school subsidy equality. – March 4 - First meeting

 Scholl Canyon Estates – 90.7% capacity -  Newbury Park – 3 sites left to sell  Industrial sites – – Final negotiations contingent upon housing relocation plan.  North Campus – City Ventures is negotiating with the city and awaits approvals.  Venture Estates site - discussions continue with Rich Development. Strong interest from both Lowes and Sam’s Club. Commercial land sales are picking up.

 Assumptions: ◦ 100% of 2013 tithe ◦ Personnel – no budgeted reductions ◦ NAD salary increase – 1.00% - effective July 1 ◦ Retirement DB – increase from 10.6% to 11.1% of gross tithe = $160,000 ◦ NAD Retirement DC – remains at 11% of payroll ◦ Medical – small increase - $2.00/unit /mo for employees and $9.00/unit/mo for conference. ◦ Travel budget - $0.42 to up to $0.44 ◦ Pastor’s Continuing Education - $200

◦ Spiritual Renewal  Prayer ministry – “If My people…” – 2 Chron. 7:14  Bible study  Spirit of Prophecy ◦ Passionate participation in mission – Why are we here? “We are ambassadors for Christ..” 2 Cor. 5:20 ◦ Church growth through evangelistic growth  More financial resources directed to the local church  Active Reconnect ministry in all churches  Resources for training lay members  Hispanic Lay Training  Cross Training – LE Ministries.

◦ Encourage every member investment in the church  Tithes  Local church offerings  Time and energy ◦ Finish the Newbury Park project – ◦ Increase school support & enrollment ◦ Strengthen financial stability of our schools

 Intentional growth goals ◦ Spiritual Inspiration & encouragement through great pastoral care. ◦ Evangelism & Church Growth through Lay Training and more Lay involvement. ◦ Church school Subsidies. ◦ Local Church Health and Support. ◦ Accountability at all levels.

 “The Church is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of mankind. It was organized for service and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world.” – AA p.9  Under God’s leadership and in His strength through the presence and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, --- HE CAN DO IT THROUGH US, HIS FAITHFUL PEOPLE.

 Questions?

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