1. To Be or Not To Be a CMC Definition and Function BenefitsChallengesOpportunities

2. COMPASSIONATE MINISTRY CENTERS Church-sponsored non-profit organizations created to provide a separate board structure and fundraising base from which to provide ministries of compassion. Church-sponsored non-profit organizations created to provide a separate board structure and fundraising base from which to provide ministries of compassion.

3. Benefits of CMC While the CMC designation is not a legal connection with the Church of the Nazarene nor NCM, Inc., it is nevertheless expected and understood that CMCs are in harmony with the mission of the denomination. While the CMC designation is not a legal connection with the Church of the Nazarene nor NCM, Inc., it is nevertheless expected and understood that CMCs are in harmony with the mission of the denomination.

4. Benefits of CMC Shields the church from liability Shields the church from liability Funding opportunities Funding opportunities Through church sponsored giving Through church sponsored giving Faith-based charitable choice Faith-based charitable choice Organizations (e.g. United Way, etc) Organizations (e.g. United Way, etc) Evangelism lived out Evangelism lived out

5. Challenges of CMC Organizational Structure Organizational Structure Articulating Mission/Vision Articulating Mission/Vision Creating a Board Creating a Board Clarifying Financial Structures Clarifying Financial Structures Recruiting & Managing Personnel Recruiting & Managing Personnel Full-time/Part-time Full-time/Part-time Paid vs. Volunteers Paid vs. Volunteers

6. Opportunities for CMC’s Possibilities are endless Look for opportunities for Community Partnerships Builds Community Development Provides an additional place for Christian service