1. Mid-Council Financial Network
Seattle, Washington
November 2014

2. Paul H. Grier Vice-President, Institutional Services 1-800-843-9547

3. The Sustainability Question
Financial Strength
Energy
Vision

4. Trends & Statistics #1 American Protestantism
85% plateau/decline
55,000 congregations will close

5. 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

7. Mid-Council Resources
Disinterested opinion
Craft a congregational legacy
Over 200 churches
Smaller-Membership Church Forums

8. “Soil Testing” Factors suggesting progress is possible
Common obstacles

9. Vice-President, Ministry Relations
Ministry Relations Program
Stephen Keizer
Vice-President, Ministry Relations

12. Ministry Relations Officers
Rev. Steven Wirth
3240 Marna Avenue Long Beach, CA