Recasting of Building Assets

APPLICATION For Recasting of Building Assets SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2016

From the applications received, up to eight (8) parishes will be selected to participate in the first session of the Recasting program, scheduled to begin late summer 2016.

Applications may be downloaded at: http://innovatingchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/recastingapp.doc

Submit completed applications to: Tammie Vanoss – [email protected] 412 Sycamore Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Questions about the application process? Contact Janice West - [email protected] or 937-278-2249

Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for our parish families. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Recasting of Building Assets Congregation Snapshot

We want to learn about your congregation, finances, buildings, neighborhood, assets, dilemmas, and goals. You are invited to be creative, to the degree you enjoy. Feel free to tell your story with video or photos, in addition to this form.

Church: Address: Clergy Leader: Email: Phone (day): (cell): Senior Lay Leader: Email: Phone (day): (cell):

1. Please list all church staff, full/part time:

2. Trends 2006 2011 2015 To date 2016

Average Sunday Attendance

Annual (actual) Budget $

$ Annual Member Donations (Plate + Pledge Income)

What’s in the bank? $ Balance of Endowment + Investment + Savings

How much is drawn annually from Endowment + Investments + Savings to balance the budget?

$ Grants & Rent received annually? # Children in Sunday School 2. Trends 2006 2011 2015 To date 2016

Baptisms

Weddings

Funerals

How many non-members come through the doors each week for activities or services provided at your church?

Other trends you have noticed…

3. ____ Please submit a copy of your most recent Parochial Report. ___ Current Budget

___ 2016 Year-to-Date Financials

___ 2015 Financials

___ Monthly Parish Calendar

4. Create pie charts of your Expenses & Income. Instructions: Right click on the chart and select ‘Edit Data’. An Excel window will open in which you can change the percentages. Further instructions will appear in that window as well. (Following questions can be answered in narrative or bullet points, whichever is easiest for you).

5. Is there anything else that will help us understand your financial picture?

6. Tell us about your congregation. Please tell us a brief history, including key events that have affected the membership, growth, finances, and mission activities of the church (focus on recent years).

7. Survey the congregation to learn what people are thinking (they can check all that apply).

Develop your own questions, or use these.

____ We don’t need massive changes. With a few more pledgers/donors we can manage.

____ I don’t plan to be involved much with any changes. I just come to church. ____ We aren’t sustainable. I’m ready to figure out solutions. ____ We need to connect more to our neighborhood. I’m open to make changes. ____ Sell the pews and pitch a tent. The buildings have become an albatross that drains attention from our real purpose.

8. What percentage of your members are (best guess is fine):

Age 70 and older ______Age 50-60’s ______Age 20-40’s ______Teenagers ______Kids 12 and under ______9. What are the programs and ministries in your church and how many are involved in and are served by each? (ie: 10 sing in the choir, or 3 cooks make meals for ~50 homeless weekly).

10.Please tell us about your buildings and property (city/rural/suburban, condition, assets and hindrances).

11.What are 5 words that describe your buildings and property?

12. What is your biggest challenge regarding your buildings?

13. Please tell us about your neighborhood:

Demographics:

Economy:

Unique assets and challenges in your immediate area:

14. Do most of your members live in your neighborhood (~4 miles)

15.Is there anything else you would like us to know at this time? 16.The Recasting Process will require that your congregational team attend seven additional overnight meetings at sites to be determined. If funds become available, please tell us if you will need a scholarship or partial financial assistance for lodging and meals.

Thank you for the time you have given for this first step. We look forward to working with you. The ECBF Recasting Team

Clergy leader Signature: ______

Lay leader Signature:______

The meeting dates for those selected to participate in the Recasting of Building Assets are:

Mtg. #1 September 9/10, 2016 Mtg. #2 September 30/Oct. 1, 2016 Mtg. #3 November 4/5, 2016 Mtg. #4 January 6/7, 2017 Mtg. #5 April 28/29, 2017 Mtg. #6 October 13/14, 2017 Mtg. #7 February 9/10, 2018