The Virtual church office A Cost Recovery Ministry of the Brushy Mountain Baptist Association Designed by: Dr. Burt Wilbur © 2016 Brushy Mountain Baptist Association

Why do we need, “The virtual church office? It’s Monday morning the phone is ringing at church. Nobody is there to answer! A need just went unmet!

With The Virtual Church Office B.M.B.A. It’s Monday Morning The Phone Rings, at Town & Country Baptist church The Receptionist at the B.M.B.A. Office Answers “Town and Country Baptist Church, How can I help you!” A real person answers and meets their needs

What Does the Virtual Church Office Offer?

More than just a phone to forward your calls . From laminating machines to binding machines resources have been collected to better serve our churches.

We have the technology to meet most of your church publishing needs papers to PowerPoints to proclaim the Gospel!

pick-up or drop-off ministry materials. 24 hour access to pick-up or drop-off ministry materials. Churches can even have packages delivered here and pick them up on their schedule.

done in full color or grayscale. Printing can be done in full color or grayscale. The finisher can fold, staple, punch holes, and collate

So, why not hire a part-time secretary? 20 hours per week at $8.00 per hour costs 160.00 per week (Plus Social Security and Workman’s Compensation Insurance) Over a $9,000.00 Budget Increase

How many hours is the virtual church office operating each week? Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Open: 41 (hours per week)

how much does the Virtual church office cost? Level One: Phone Answering Service 10.00 per month Answering forwarded calls to your own dedicated phone line and relay messages as assigned by the church. (Materials, such as photo copies, lamination, paper charges are extra)

how much does the Virtual church office cost? Level Two: Bulletin Service 10.00 per Week Answering forwarded calls to your own dedicated phone line and relay messages as assigned by the church. Plus, typing and copying bulletins and special event flyers. (Materials, such as photo copies, lamination, paper charges are extra)

how much does the Virtual church office cost? Level Three: Secretarial Service 20.00 per Week Answering forwarded calls to your own dedicated phone line and relay messages as assigned by the church. Plus, typing and copying bulletins and special event flyers. Includes additional secretarial services assigned by the pastor up to two hours per week. (Materials, such as photo copies, lamination, paper charges are extra)

the Virtual church office cost: Level One: Phone Answering Service* $10.00 per month or $120.00 Per Year Level Two: Bulletin Service* $10.00 per week or $520.00 per year Level Three: secretarial Service* 20.00 per week or $1,040 per year *Materials, such as photo copies, lamination, paper charges are extra

Why is it so cheap? · What’s the catch? The cost is low because the office and equipment is provided by the churches’ regular giving to the work of the association.

Why is it so cheap? · What’s the catch? the additional cost to the churches utilizing the virtual church office offset the increased costs to the association.

Why is it so cheap? · What’s the catch? The only catch: God has called us to be fishers of men and your associational staff is here to help you do just that!

“I believe that helping our churches To better communicate with their members and Community, will expand the reach of their ministry, ultimately expanding the overall work of the Association, bringing Glory to God.” Dr. Burt Wilbur

“Our Mission is to glorify God by partnering with churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ.”