1. Diocese of Truro Diocesan Synod
September 2018

2. Worship
Five Islands Academy & Mounts Bay Academy

3. Welcome
Colonel Edward Bolitho Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall

4. The Revd Canon Philip Mounstephen

5. The Spirit of the Lord is on us, because he has anointed us to
proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent us to proclaim
freedom for the prisoners and
recovery of sight for the blind, to
set the oppressed free, and to
proclaim the year of the Lord’s
favour.

6. Presidential Address
The Rt Revd Dr Chris Goldsmith Bishop of St Germans

7. Diocese of Truro Diocesan Synod 2018 - 2021
September 2018
Diocese of Truro Diocesan Synod
General Welcome to new and returning members.
Introduce Jos Moule Diocesan Registrar and myself (Esther).
First meeting of the new triennium and the election process started back in May. The process is complicated and time consuming and involves both Church House staff and the Deanery Synod Secretaries and Chapter Clerks who act as Presiding Officers. Your presence here today has been made possible because of the their input and the votes of the deanery synod members. So a big thank you to all involved.

8. Diocesan Synod is the statutory governing body of the Diocese of Truro.
‘Synod’ may sound like a bureaucratic word. But its origins are inspiring. It comes from two Greek words: ‘syn’ meeting ‘together’ and ‘hodos’ meaning ‘the way’. Those who belong to a Synod are ‘On the Way together’ – and that’s an exciting vision. When we meet, it is to consider together, under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit, how we can move forward together as we seek to serve and follow our Lord Jesus to the glory of God the Father
It is all about focussing on how Diocesan Synod and Deanery Synod support and enable the life of the Diocese.
Work together to support each other with Evangelism; Help each other with the Mission and Ministry Fund; Share training and resources; Recognise specific needs at a local level
Share best practice; Ultimately work together for the good of the Kingdom.

9. The functions of the Diocesan Synod are to:
Consider matters concerning the Church of England and to make provision for such matters in relation to our diocese
Express an opinion on matters of religious or public interest
Advise the Bishop
Consider and express an opinion on any matters referred to it by the Church of England’s General Synod
It is all about focussing on how Diocesan Synod and Deanery Synod support and enable the life of the Diocese.
Work together to support each other with Evangelism; Help each other with the Mission and Ministry Fund; Share training and resources; Recognise specific needs at a local level
Share best practice; Ultimately work together for the good of the Kingdom.

10. The function of Diocesan Synod continued. . .
Approve or disapprove proposals for the annual budget
Receive the Annual Report & Accounts of the Diocesan Board of Finance
It is all about focussing on how Diocesan Synod and Deanery Synod support and enable the life of the Diocese.
Work together to support each other with Evangelism; Help each other with the Mission and Ministry Fund; Share training and resources; Recognise specific needs at a local level
Share best practice; Ultimately work together for the good of the Kingdom. It is important to note that these roles are strategic; more detailed decisions fall under the responsibility of the Bishop’s Diocesan Council.

11. The “Company”
The diocese operates most of its business via a company called the Truro Diocesan Board of Finance (TDBF) which manages assets, receives income and spends the money. One of the significant roles of the Diocesan Synod is to approve the budget. It is the Bishop, the BDC and the diocesan synod that set the strategy/policy/plans etc and not the TDBF!
Why is this important? Well in essence, the Bishop plus the Bishop’s Diocesan Council set the policy for the work of the Diocese and the Truro Diocesan Board of Finance pays for it.

12. The Truro Diocesan Board of Finance (TDBF)
Diocesan boards of finance were set up by legislation to promote and assist the work, objects and purposes of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Truro and in particular to organise and provide funds in aid of the work of the Church.
Why is this important? Well in essence, the Bishop plus the Bishop’s Diocesan Council set the policy for the work of the Diocese and the Truro Diocesan Board of Finance pays for it.

13. The function of Diocesan Synod continued. . .
The Bishop has a duty to consult the diocesan synod on matters of general importance and concern to the diocese
In turn the diocesan synod keeps the deanery synods informed about policies, successes and challenges of the diocese and provides an opportunity to discuss any matters raised by deanery synods in a diocesan context
It is all about focussing on how Diocesan Synod and Deanery Synod support and enable the life of the Diocese.
Work together to support each other with Evangelism; Help each other with the Mission and Ministry Fund; Share training and resources; Recognise specific needs at a local level
Share best practice; Ultimately work together for the good of the Kingdom. It is important to note that these roles are strategic; more detailed decisions fall under the responsibility of the Bishop’s Diocesan Council.

14. Composition of Diocesan Synod
3 Houses
House of Bishops (2)
House of Clergy (36, includes ex officios)
House of Laity (46, includes ex officios)
Self-explanatory. The Elections for the Vice Presidents or Chairmen of both houses for the Synod were conducted during August and Jem Thorold is the Chair for the House of Clergy and Mike Todd is the Chair for House of Laity.

15. 4 different categories of membership Ex officio
Elected deanery representatives
Bishop’s nominees
Co-options by the relevant houses
Elected members are in the majority by a considerable margin.
The will of Synod is often determined by the views of its elected members.
Ex officio: those who, by the nature of the post that they hold, are always members of the Synod. Includes 2 Archdeacons, The Dean, elected representatives on General Synod (currently 6 in total, 3 clergy / 3 lay), the Diocesan Chancellor, the Chair of the Board of Finance and the Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee.
Elected: by deanery synods. Bishop’s nominees: individuals nominated by the Bishop for their personal and professional expertise. They have no constituency or formal representative function but they have the same membership rights as ex officio and elected members.
Co-opted: up to 5 co-opted by the House of Clergy and up to 5 co-opted by the House of Laity. Again, they tend to be co-opted on the basis of expertise but they can also have a representational function. There is a material difference between co-opted and other members in that the former do not have the same voting rights in elections.
The bottom two bullet points might cause a wry smile among experienced members of Synod. However, it does remain the case that elected representatives have a lot more power than they tend to think they do.  
Quite often the real question is whether they choose to use it…

16. Examples of business conducted at Diocesan Synod
Formal business from General Synod
Bishop’s Diocesan Council and other reports from the Board of Education
Update on safeguarding
Items and/or motions from Deanery Synod
Presentations
Discussions around a specific topic
Motions to General Synod
Self-explanatory. The Elections for the Vice Presidents or Chairmen of both houses for the Synod were conducted during August and Jem Thorold is the Chair for the House of Clergy and Mike Todd is the Chair for House of Laity.

17. Standing Orders of Diocesan Synod Informality where possible
Rules of Engagement
Standing Orders of Diocesan Synod
Informality where possible
Speaking and debate
Asking questions
Motions and amendments
Agenda and minutes
Wave copy of Standing Orders.
You have received a copy and it is on the website. I could go through the Standing Orders in detail but hopefully you will study well afterwards. The rules help with the smooth running of business (e.g. saying who you are and where you represent before you make your point) we hope for the opportunity for Diocesan Synod business to continue to be conducted as informally as possible.
Likely Synod agenda items, and how they are handled
 - Notices. These are limited to a handful, entirely at the President’s discretion.
  - Questions, submit these via the Secretary (7 day deadline (XB21). Written answers usually provided and tabled. A supplementary question is allowed from original questioner AND other members (XB21/XB24).
 - Presentations. Sometimes Standing Orders (So’s) are suspended to allow non-members of Synod to address the Synod. In the same way, SO’s may also be suspended to permit a general discussion.
 - Reports e.g information on progress on some matter which the Synod needs to know but where no debate or decision is thought necessary. Sometimes the chair will allow general comments from the floor. Sometimes the item may be deemed – which means that there is a clear assumption that there will be no discussion at all of a paper unless a member requests otherwise. It helps enormously if anyone who wants to discuss a deemed item gives an indication in advance of their wish to do so; simply so that any useful preparations can be made (eg ensuring that a relevant officer is present to provide information).

18. Get to know other members!
Effective Membership
Get to know other members!
Prepare, listen, speak and be prepared to question results
Take responsibility for decisions
Communicate to and from Deanery Synods
Actively participate in electoral processes (as voters & candidates)
What is true for the BDC is true, either directly or indirectly, of the various Councils, Committees and Departments that report to it. The other part of the governance process we touched on earlier was good quality meetings. Whose responsibility is that? In part it’s down to the people in the machine, producing agendas and papers that encourage synodical engagement with a whole range of issues. It’s also down to having effective members. In particular, Synod is strong when its members are present – 9 Saturday meetings in 3 years is a serious commitment for otherwise busy people but it is virtually impossible to exercise good governance from a distance.
From the list:
Getting to know: as you meet and get to know people from different parts of the Diocese and different traditions, the level of understanding rises and decision making improves.
Preparation: ask questions in advance, get officers to explain things to you (it’s their job) and don’t be afraid of looking ignorant
Disagreement: disagreement is good but in the long term it is very damaging if members disagree in silence! Speak up (hopefully politely and constructively), vote against the motion if you feel you should. It’s messy and untidy but it is vibrant and creative and it enables Synod to own its decisions.
Communication: Particularly outside meetings – this is crucial, Synod stands and falls by how officers and members communicate the results of its discussions. As elected Synod members, parishes and deaneries will receive most of what they learn about the Synod from you.

19. Any Questions ?

20. Group Sessions

21. Questions for Members of Synod to answer
How do you want Synod to work for you and those you represent?
Suggestions as to how we might use our time together.
What subjects would you want Synod to consider?

22. Diocese of Truro
Diocesan Synod
September 2018

23. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Diocesan Synod: 29th September 2018
Budget : for approval
Mike Sturgess Home: Mobile:

24. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Three year budget presented
We are seeking approval for 2019 budget only
2020 and 2021 are for information only
New look format with Total Return
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25. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Budget headlines
Total Return has released £4.3m
To fund intergenerational activities
Budget shows “Today’s Church” position
i Overall MMF call for % down on 2018
2019 transitional provision of 5%
h 2019 MMF budgeted collection 2% up on 2017 actual
Stipendiary clergy numbers are budgeted to fall, based on latest expected deanery plans
Maintenance backlog will be completed in 2019
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26. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Budget headlines
Transforming Mission continues
h Additional £100k annual mission grants for parishes
i Budgeted diocesan staff down from to in 2019
Proposed diocesan assembly removed
2019 operating deficit of £327k for “Today’s Church” – funded from reserves
2020 break even
2021 £88k surplus
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27. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Today’s Church Deficit
Governance / Support
Education
Other income
Disciple / Mission
Ministry
Church Comm.
Income
Expenditure
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28. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Income

29. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Income
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
MMF collection
4,297
3,800
3,986
4,113
4,286
External Income
583
740
614
608
597
Investment Income
1,264
1,393
1,424
1,549
1,564
Parsonage Rental
190
185
180
Parochial Fees
300
325
Church Commiss’ers
860
7,494
7,283
7,399
7,640
7,812
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30. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
MMF
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
MMF collection
4,297
3,800
3,986
4,113
4,286
External Income
583
740
614
608
597
Investment Income
1,264
1,393
1,424
1,549
1,564
Parsonage Rental
190
185
180
Parochial Fees
300
325
Church Commiss’ers
860
7,494
7,283
7,399
7,640
7,812
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31. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
MMF Call v MMF Collection (£m)
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32. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
MMF
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
MMF collection
4,297
3,800
3,986
4,113
4,286
External Income
583
740
614
608
597
Investment Income
1,264
1,393
1,424
1,549
1,564
Parsonage Rental
190
185
180
Parochial Fees
300
325
Church Commiss’ers
860
7,494
7,283
7,399
7,640
7,812
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33. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
External income
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
MMF collection
4,297
3,800
3,986
4,113
4,286
External Income
583
740
614
608
597
Investment Income
1,264
1,393
1,424
1,549
1,564
Parsonage Rental
190
185
180
Parochial Fees
300
325
Church Commiss’ers
860
7,494
7,283
7,399
7,640
7,812
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34. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Investment income
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
MMF collection
4,297
3,800
3,986
4,113
4,286
External Income
583
740
614
608
597
Investment Income
1,264
1,393
1,424
1,549
1,564
Parsonage Rental
190
185
180
Parochial Fees
300
325
Church Commiss’ers
860
7,494
7,283
7,399
7,640
7,812
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35. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Expenditure

36. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Expenditure
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
Ministry
6,127
5,866
5,863
5,634
5,686
Discipleship/Mission
923
790
784
787
791
Board of Education
337
317
285
293
296
Governance / Support
766
809
821
817
825
National Church
136
140
144
149
Advisors
220
236
214
209
8,509
8,138
8,129
7,889
7,956
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37. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Expenditure
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
Ministry
6,127
5,866
5,863
5,634
5,686
Discipleship/Mission
923
790
784
787
791
Board of Education
337
317
285
293
296
Governance / Support
766
809
821
817
825
National Church
136
140
144
149
Advisors
220
236
214
209
8,509
8,138
8,129
7,889
7,956
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38. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Ministry
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
Stipends
3,348
3,184
3,441
3,397
3,419
Parsonages
1,817
1,770
1,358
1,189
1,242
Managing glebe
157
149
158
164
Ministry Development
317
288
334
315
318
Ordinands
202
190
262
257
259
Readers 38 35 39
Other ministry costs 17 5
TM Falmouth
231
245
267
275
240
6,127
5,866
5,863
5,634
5,686
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39. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Ministry
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
Stipends
3,348
3,184
3,441
3,397
3,419
Parsonages
1,817
1,770
1,358
1,189
1,242
Managing glebe
157
149
158
164
Ministry Development
317
288
334
315
318
Ordinands
202
190
262
257
259
Readers 38 35 39
Other ministry costs 17 5
TM Falmouth
231
245
267
275
240
6,127
5,866
5,863
5,634
5,686
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40. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Discipleship (£’000s)
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41. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Mission costs
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
TM Falmouth (café) 94
165
145
149
150
Mission grants 50
100
Parish resources
199
112
114
115
116
Interns 43 34
Communications
105
110 91 92 93
Other costs
174
117
640
645
610
616
619
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42. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Board of Education
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
Education Department
121
117
101
102
103
Education Trusts
216
200
184
191
193
337
317
285
293
296
Past: FTE Current: 2.5 FTE Target: 3.5 FTE
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43. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Governance & Support Costs
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
Church House 83 93 94
IT & office costs 99 87 78 79
Salaries & staff costs
393
430
466
470
474
Legal / professional
141
167
138
139
140
Other costs 55 30 47 37 38
766
809
821
817
825
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44. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Governance & Support Costs
2018 Budget
2018 Forecast
2019 Budget
2020 Budget
2021 Budget
£'000
Church House 83 93 94
IT & office costs 99 87 78 79
Salaries & staff costs
393
430
466
470
474
Legal / professional
141
167
138
139
140
Other costs 55 30 47 37 38
766
809
821
817
825
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45. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Lay staff costs (£’000s)
£325k reduction in budget due to:
£72k parsonages staff budgeted for but now outsourced (prof fee budget increased therefore)
£153k 3 x youth workers removed from budget. Were in original CiG budget
£68k building post removed from budget. Was in original CiG budget
£64k savings from delayed appointment of Pioneer Minister and knock on effect of not appointing other posts in TMF bid until Pioneer Minister in post.
£12k savings from not employing a Vocations Advisor. Was in original CiG budget
£47k additional costs in Governance as explained in section above
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46. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Lay staff numbers (FTE)
2018 Budget
42.39
Property department outsourced
(2.00)
Changes in Church House staff
(0.41)
Executive Assistant for Archdeacon
1.00)
Changes to Confidence in the Gospel posts
(4.00)
Changes to Transforming Mission posts
(0.29)
2019 Budget
36.69
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47. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Reserves & Capital Expenditure

48. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Reserves Policy (£m)
General Fund
Total Return
Designated Funds
Pastoral Account
Total
Working Capital
0.70
Bridging loan - parsonages
1.00
Unexpected deficit
0.50
Parsonage repairs
0.20
Future developments
0.25
Loans to PCCs
Designated Funds
9.89
Diocesan Pastoral Account
6.90
1.70
7.90
19.69
Expected balances: 1 Jan 19
2.25
4.30
8.85
25.29
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49. Setting the Diocesan Budget for 2019 - 2021
Capital Expenditure
Property enhancements: £100k
Glebe: £30k
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50. Conclusion

51. Conclusion
Call
Collection
MMF

52. Budget 2019 - 2021: any questions?
Diocesan Synod: 29th September 2018
Budget : any questions?
Mike Sturgess Home: Mobile:

53. Diocese of Truro Diocesan Synod