July 2020 Congregational Update
After a lot of work, hard decisions, good stewardship, and the Lord’s blessing we are excited to announce that we were able to end the year (2019-2020) in the black. We were able to do this through the COVID-19 season while still maintain a presence in benevolence, care ministry, and mission along with other areas of ministry. A few highlights in past few months:
- We were able to provide grants to help keep vital gospel ministry during this season in the amount of around $35,000 spread over ten ministries furthering God’s kingdom.
- $55,000 was spent on benevolence for families in need this year.
During the COVID-19 Crisis: 100 Care packages for foster/adoptive, 100 clothing backpacks to Wichita Children’s home, 200 care packages for nurses plus cards, served over 500 medical professionals with care and snacks during first month of COVID-19.
2020-2021 Budget
- Total budget: $4.8 Million
- Percentage breakdown
- 50% Personal cost needed to run the Church and its ministries
- Pastoral
- Director
- Administrative
- Operations
- Facilities
- 28% Ministry support
- Administration and operations for direct ministry through HHH, CCA, CCAP, JNA, CHFM
- Direct ministry materials and resources such as curriculum, books, Right Now media, etc.
- Missions both local and international including city engagement initiatives such as orphan and foster care and school partnerships.
- 18% Overhead cost
- Utilities, insurance, supplies, etc.
- 4% Asset replacement for repair and maintenance.
- 50% Personal cost needed to run the Church and its ministries
Important Notes:
- Our weekly need is approximately $84,000 (Note: This is an average, meaning there will be weeks lower and weeks higher and months, such as December, can skew this number easily.)
- The Central Christian Counseling Center was closed in April. While very unfortunate and sad we did not have a choice in that matter. This was due to the discovery that it is not legal for a non-medical entity (the Church) to have oversight over a medical entity (Counseling that participates in insurance programs). The utmost care and concern was taken for counselors and patients during a several month transition.
Staff Transitions
Transitioning Out (We are seeking to care for each in appropriate ways financially as transitions occur)
- Michael Hunter
- Jeff Lederer
- Michael Thorne (July 21st) will continue to serve as an Elder and teacher
- Roger London (August 31st) will continue to serve as an Elder and teacher
- Cheryl Hurley (December 31st)
Transitioning In
- Ryan Lungwitz | Director of Praise and Worship
- Rick Cain | Facilities Director; Begins July 27th
Transitioning to New Roles and/or Responsibilities
- Sean McCoskey | Pastor of Hospitality and House Church; Current
- Tina Nickel | Director of Children’s Ministry; Taking on new roles aligned with her giftings to help fill some areas vacated by Michael Hunter.