Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h

Agenda Welcome, Scott Shelton Worship, Kristy Ward & Daniel Shreve Prayer, Joe White Presentation, Scott Shelton & Other Elders Question & Answer Period Closing Song & Prayer

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h A Brief History Scott Shelton Associate Pastor for Family Life Ministries

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h A Brief History ZPC has: –Been blessed to be a blessing –Had consistent growth in attendance and giving for 22 years –No growth in attendance and giving in last four years –Struggled to make budget last 3 years

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h A Brief History The session responded by: –Asking each ministry area to reduce expenses by at least 15% –Reduced staff –Partnering with Alston-Kline in Sept. 2008

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Hindsight Provides Clarity Larry Larew Elder

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Hindsight Provides Clarity The Reveal survey shows that spiritual growth lagged significantly behind our growth in numbers ZPC lacked effective organizational structure and processes We outgrew our capacity to make disciples

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Hindsight Provides Clarity Alston-Kline: –Brought deep competency and experience –Executive Summary describes us organizationally like Reveal describes us spiritually

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Hindsight Provides Clarity Alston-Kline: –Much work to do to build the necessary infrastructure and processes, but we now know what we lack –Leveraged extensive leadership network to identify experienced candidates for Executive Director

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h A Brief History Session: –Continues to discuss recommendations –Has adopted personnel changes (detailed in letter) –Made decisions that will bring immediate impact, others are long term

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Key Findings ZPC is a unique church, founded on the absolute assurance that Jesus Christ is the foundation The intent of ZPC has always been to raise up disciples who could go and serve in our world

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Key Findings Our church’s mission is sound! Called together by God to make disciples and release them for service in our broken world.

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Key Findings Instill Biblical teaching in everything Incorporate prayer to everything Integrate ministry teams Focus on adult education Integrate church infrastructure Easier, more structured ways for volunteers to get connected

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Key Findings Specific measurements for success Improved evaluation for: –Ministries –Staff –Session Raise up lay leaders to to fill gaps, instead of hiring staff

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Key Findings With ZPC’s finances: –Always on the edge –No cash reserves –Have to utilize a line of credit during downturns

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Key Findings To be lay-led we need to: –Follow through better –Develop mature Disciples who have A Heart for Christ alone –Walk alongside servant-leaders

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Key Findings Joined Glenn in identifying areas which need work

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Recommendations Support Glenn and his leave of absence to get the help he needs

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Recommendations Adopted personnel recommendations: –Missions to be directed by lay team –Singles to be directed by lay team –Cabin to no longer be a ministry of ZPC –Hire Executive Director

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Financial FYI Craig Alderson Elder and Finance Team Chairman

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Financial FYI Operations giving down $72k (FYTD vs. FYTD 08-09) and $115k (FYTD vs. FYTD 07-08) Operations budget = $1,079,000 (FYTD) Operations giving = $826,000 (FYTD)

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Financial FYI Current Line of Credit borrowing = $110,000 Since 8/2/09, avg. attendance drop = 159 (vs. same period last year) Building mortgage = $1,188,000, House mortgage = $262,398

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Financial FYI Independent auditor’s report now available online and at Welcome Center “Clean” report urges establishment of operating cash reserves and revenue contingency plan Asking for help from our congregation

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h FYI Alston-Kline’s Executive Summary –Posted at: zpc.org/documents/alston-kline.pdf –10 Hard copies available in the Library

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Update on Glenn Bill Dull Elder & Member of Glenn’s Accountability Team

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Update on Executive Director Stafford Walker Elder & Personnel Team Chairman

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Q&As

Z i o n s v i l l e P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h Thank You