Mid-Council Financial Network Seattle, Washington November 2014
Paul H. Grier Vice-President, Institutional Services 1-800-843-9547
The Sustainability Question Financial Strength Energy Vision
Trends & Statistics #1 American Protestantism 85% churches @ plateau/decline 55,000 congregations will close
Trends & Statistics #2 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 24% fewer members in 15 years 7% few congregations 30% of churches = <50 members 13% of churches = <25 members
Mid-Council Resources Disinterested opinion Craft a congregational legacy Over 200 churches Smaller-Membership Church Forums
“Soil Testing” Factors suggesting progress is possible Common obstacles
Vice-President, Ministry Relations Ministry Relations Program Stephen Keizer Vice-President, Ministry Relations 866-317-0751 stephen.keizer@presbyterianfoundation.org
Ministry Relations Officers Rev. Steven Wirth 3240 Marna Avenue Long Beach, CA 90808 866-860-3383 steven.wirth@presbyterianfoundation.org