Sharing Resources EMS Treasurers´ Consultation

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Protestant Church in Baden Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau Protestant Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck Palatinate Protestant Church Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Wuerttemberg Moravian Church in Germany Mission Association of the Moravian Church in Germany German East Asia Mission (DOAM) Association for the Schneller Schools (EVS) Basel Mission Association of Churches and Missions (EMS)

Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) Moravian Church in South Africa (MCSA) Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. The Diocese of Jerusalem National Evangelical Church of Beirut Church of South India (CSI) United Church of Christ in Japan (Kyodan) Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) Indonesia: Christian Protestant Church in Bali (GKPB) Toraja Church (GT) Toraja Mamasa Church (GTM) Protestant Indonesian Church in Luwu (GPIL) Protestant Indonesian Church in Donggala (GPID) Christian Church in South Sulawesi (GKSS) Protestant Church in South East Sulawesi (GEPSULTRA) Evangelical Christian Church in Minahasa (GMIM) Evangelical Christian Church in Halmahera (GMIH)

Partnership to the Christian Council in China (CCC)

Partnership to churches by the Basel Mission – German Branch Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) Presbyterian Church of Sudan (PCOS) Ekklesiyar Eyan`uwa a Nigeria (EYN) Protestant Church in Sabah, Malaysia (PCS) Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:37 Uhr Seite 3 Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:37 Uhr Seite 4

Contents

Editorial 5

The Church of South India 6

The Basel Mission in South Kanara 10

Karnataka Southern Diocese 12

The Karnataka Theological College in Balmatta, Mangalore 12

2004/2005 Budget Results of the Meeting of Sub-Committee IV on 7 May 2003 13

Presentation of the Annual EMS Budget Outline for 2004-2005 14

Sharing Resources 18

Historical steps into a new future 19

Overview of the Policy Framework 22

„Common Witness“ EMS Mission Statement 23 4 Memorandum of understanding on mutual transparency and accountability in the ecumenical EMS fellowship 24

Impressions from Group Work 25

Final Statement of the EMS Treasurers’ Consultation 28

EMS is becoming visible – Public relations work and fund-raising depend on publicising information 32

Example of a Team Visit 34

Project of the Year 2003/2004 In solidarity with the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem – The Health Care Work in the Gaza Strip 40

List of participants of the EMS Treasurers´ Consultation at Sahadaya, Mangalore/India 41

Evaluation of the Treasurers´ Consultation 43

Imprint 46 Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:37 Uhr Seite 5

Dear Readers,

„Trust and Transparency“ – this is the message that member and partner churches have shared since 1994 in accordance with the new Constitu- tion of the Association of Churches and Missions in South Western Germany (EMS). Finances and the comprehension of finances are important aspects of this mission.

As early as 1995, the Mission Council prepared a questionnaire entitled „Trust and transparency concerning the financial situation of EMS partner and member churches“. It was sent out to all members of the EMS fellowship in the following year. Replies to this questionnaire were eva- luated during a meeting of the Mission Council in Rantepao, Indonesia. Manfred Gieche, treasurer In the process, all participants came to realise that there were so many of the EMS Secretariat differences in the financial situations, the accounting, presentation and size of the budgets of all churches associated with EMS that it would be impossible to clarify everything in writing. The idea for a Treasurers’ Consultation was conceived and in the year 2000 the Mission Council Editorial granted its approval.

Since the middle of the 1990s we have been confronted in Germany 5 with a new challenge: dwindling funds in our partner churches have led to diminishing contributions for EMS. This does not only affect the EMS Secretariat but also, although to different extents, our overseas partners. This challenge calls for our joint response.

The Treasurers’ Consultation, which was held in Mangalore, India, from 21 to 29 June 2003, provided an ideal opportunity for all of us to realise this task. It was the first time that almost all financial directors and treasurers of the churches associated with EMS came together. We had the chance to get to know each other, to deepen our knowledge on the individual churches and to reflect on and discuss the topic of „sharing resources“ in detail.

The present documentation includes lectures, short summaries of the various contributions and the statement of the Consultation as the most important document. I hope that these texts will provide an impetus to continue dealing with the topic of „sharing resources“ and struggle jointly to find honest solutions.

Stuttgart, October 2003 Manfred Gieche Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:37 Uhr Seite 6

In 1947 the country and the the prayer of Jesus Christ, the Pastoral Aid: Providing con- church attained independence. Lord of the Church „That they tinuous training to pastors At that time, the General Coun- all may be one, and that the by lending them every sup- cil of the Church of India, world may believe that you have port to become God’s Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon, the sent me” (John 17.20). Another servants and efficient leaders General Assembly of the South objective of the Church of South within the church and the India United Church and the India is to become an effective community; enabling the South India Provincial Synod of instrument of God’s mission in servants of the Lord to inter- the Methodist Church united to order to achieve greater peace, pret the word of God and to form the Church of South India, closer fellowship and richer life engage in building up the largest united national within the church and a rene- shalom communities. Christian Education: Providing the ongoing training of the Sunday school The Church enablers with relevant topics, current trends and movements in the society, the understanding of God in of South India an inter-faith context and thereby encouraging people to interdependent action 6 church. A further real gain for wed commitment to the pro- and the right relationship the unity of this ecumenical clamation of the Gospel of Jesus with the pluralistic com- church was the joining of the Christ through word and deed. munities. Basel Mission Churches and the The Church of South India is Mission and Evangelism: Anglican Diocese of Nandyal. A deeply committed to reaching Proclaiming the Gospel of unique church was born out of out to the deprived and oppres- Jesus Christ to the un-rea- the blending of Episcopal and sed communities with the touch ched communities for a non-Episcopal traditions as a gift of Christ’s compassionate love – meaningful witness. The of God to the people of India through worship (Leiturgia), Kadiri Integrated Develop- and as a visible sign of the eccle- proclamation (Kerygma), fellow- ment Project is the transfor- siastical unity for the universal ship (Koinonia), service (Dia- ming vision in the lives of Church. The Church of South konia), and witness (Marturia). the Banjara communities in India has ever since been a pio- Andhra Pradesh. neer in the Ecumenical Move- In order to translate this vision Women’s Fellowship: A ment. and commitment, the Synod of movement striving towards the Church of South India, as providing women with a Vision and Commitment the apex body of the church new sense of value and of the Church of South India strives to equip, empower and identity and empower them The Church of South India encourage its dioceses, congre- to reach equal participation affirms that the primary purpose gations and institutions through in the witness and ministry of the church union is to fulfil various departments: of God in South India. Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:37 Uhr Seite 7

providing vital support for example basic education and health care to rural communities through the Church’s Integrated Life Development (CHILD).

The Church of South India at a Glance When the church was founded, it had 14 dioceses with more than one million members. Over the past 50 years membership has increased to over three millions spread over 21 dioceses in Pupils from the Mulki Girls Home and School the four states of South India: six Telugu dioceses in Andhra Laity involvement: Training active members of the Pradesh, three Kannada dioceses lay leaders for dynamic church to address the perti- in Karnataka, seven Tamil dioce- involvement in the society, nent issues of all areas of life ses in Tamil Nadu, one in Sri supporting them to expe- theologically and respond to Lanka and four Malayalam dio- rience peace and reconcilia- them contextually. ceses in Kerala. They all firmly 7 tion within the community Dalit and Adivasi Concerns: believe in unity, the diversity of through a new understan- Ensuring self-hood and cultures and languages and in ding of the Bible and vibrant respect for those wounded liturgical traditions. inter-action in the society. and silenced communities in Commitment to Youth: the church which are still illi- The Structure of the Church Empowering young people terate and powerless becau- The Synod consists of represen- to actively engage as leaders se of their birth, descent, tatives from the 21 dioceses and in the community with a gender, caste and poverty. has its head office at the CSI dynamic vision towards buil- Diaconal Ministry: The deve- Centre in Chennai. The Centre ding up alternative commu- lopment wing of the church houses the Secretariat and the nities characterised by peace whose aims are creating Conference Centre with facilities and dignity. awareness and catering for for accommodation and boar- Communication: Using the the basic needs of the mar- ding for approximately 75 peo- official magazine „The CSI ginal groups of society for ple. The officers of the church Life” and other print and example women, Dalits and are the Moderator, Deputy electronic media to express Adivasis, also declaring a Moderator, General Secretary the pains and the sufferings, decade of commitment and the Treasurer. The various the joys and the fulfilments (2000-2010) to the disillu- councils and departments of the of religious communities, sioned, neglected and Synod employ full-time Direc- training and enabling the exploited girl child, and tors. There are standing commit- Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:38 Uhr Seite 8

tees such as the Liturgy Com- such as the national Council of Church of South India, the mission and the Theological Churches in India, the Christian Church of North India and the Commission providing the Council of Asia, the World Mar Thoma Church, are already necessary reflection and making Council of Churches, the World members of this Communion of the church creative and contex- Alliance of Reformed Churches, Churches and are venturing into tual. The Women’s Fellowship the Council of the WORLD mis- wider ecumenical relations to has branch offices in all dioceses sion, the World Methodist witness to One Lord Jesus Christ. and has its central office in Conference, the Association of The Church of South India conti- Bangalore with a full-time Gene- Churches and Missions in South- nues its journey expressing soli- ral Secretary. There is an Order of western Germany (EMS) and the darity with broken communities Sisters committed to a life of celi- Anglican Consultative Council. and affirming its faith in the bacy, prayer and service. wounded Lord, whose resurrec- tion gives new hope to face the Mission of the Church challenges of growing religious Being the largest Protestant fundamentalism, violence, ex- church in India, the church’s life ploitation and discrimination on is characterised by Indian cultu- account of caste, creed, colour re and spirituality and it also rai- or gender. The Cross of Christ ses its voice for the voiceless continues to be the sign of hope when it comes to justice, peace for the church which strives for and integrity of creation. It sha- peace and commitment. The 8 res the love of Jesus Christ with words „That they all may be the people of India through one” encircle the cross and the proclamation of the good news burning bush, symbolising a suf- of Jesus and caters for human fering and oppressed people needs through institutional and which is assured of hope for libe- emergency relief work. At the ration. The bush is not only the same time, it launches commu- Hindu temple in Mangalore wild thorny plant on the rugged nity development projects and Mount Sinai, but also a lotus in skills training programmes for Its ecumenical relations also full bloom, opened up in all its the marginal and disadvantaged extend to the Uniting Church in radiance, beauty and splendour, sections of the society and pro- Australia, the Uniting Church in burning and yet not consumed. grammes for the integrity of the Netherlands, the Churches In the religious heritage of India creation. of Christ in the United States the lotus flower is the symbol etcetera. of purity. It grows in muddy Ecumenical Relations waters and yet is not stained or and Membership The Church of South India is a contaminated by them, like the in International Bodies united and a uniting church disciples of Christ who are in Since its inception, the Church of moving forward with a dynamic the world and yet not of the South India has been an active vision for the Communion of world (John 17.11; 14.16). The member of national and interna- Churches in India. The members emblem also symbolises the tional ecumenical organisations of the Joint Council, namely the experience of Pentecost when Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:38 Uhr Seite 9

Karimnagar

Karimnagar Medak Dornakal the disciples were filled with the Dornakal Godavari Holy Spirit (Acts 2.49). Divided Medak Vijayawada tongues as of fire appeared Karnataka North among them and a tongue Krishna rested on each of them (Acts Nandyal Nandyal 2.3). The foundation of the Dharwad Church of South India has been Cuddapah Bay of Bengal praised as the second Pentecost. Rayalaseema The circle of the emblem is a reli-

gious Indian symbol of comple- Karnataka teness, fullness and righteous- Mangalore Central Madras Karnataka Vellore ness, representing the wealth Bangalore South Jesus brings to all out lives. As Vellore the church follows Jesus Christ’s call for unity, it becomes the bea- Madras Coimbatore rer of hope and life for the whole Arabian Coimbatore creation. Sea Shoranur Tiruchirapalli North Tiruchirapalli Kerala Thanjavur Dr. Surya Prakash Madurai East Kerala Madurai Veddukaddai Melukavumattom Ramnad Kottayam Jaffna Madya Kerala Tirunelveli 9 South Kerala Palayankottai Tivandrum Kanyakumari Nagercoil

Some statistical data of the CSI: The Church of South India Church members: over three millions The Synod Secretariat Congregations: over 13,000 The CSI Centre, Presbyters (ordained ministers): 2,500 (men and women) No.5 Whites Road. Royapettah Lay workers: 3,000 Post Box 688 Chennai 600014, Schools: 2,103 South India Colleges: 42 Theological colleges: five Telephones: Evangelist Training Centres: five 0091 (0)44 28521566 Engineering colleges: three 0091 (0)44 28524166 Medical colleges: two Polytechnics: 51 Fax: 0091 (0)44 28523528 Hospitals and clinics: 104 Boarding homes and hostels: 512 E-mail: [email protected] Homes for the aged: 25 Website: www.csisynod.org Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:38 Uhr Seite 10

The Basel Mission has rendered in Mangalore on the West Coast ries were shocked at the social good service to the church and of India and started their journey and economic backwardness of society in two of the southern in July 1834. During the initial the majority of the people. The states of India, Karnataka and stages of their missionary work rigidity of the caste system cau- Kerala (Malabar). Their work ex- they received support from the sed the socially and economi- tended over three areas: South local British administrators. The cally backward classes to live in Kanara, North Karnataka and Balmatta Hill in Mangalore, for utter poverty and misery. Malabar. Through its multi-face- example, where the Mission Although the Basel missionaries ted, cross-cultural missionary started its work was a gift from preached the Word of God and activities in the 19th and 20th the British Collector. offered Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour they came to realise that social and economic uplift of the The Basel Mission people largely depended on the abolishment of illiteracy and super- stition and also on the provision of employ- in South Kanara ment.

centuries the Basel Mission has After a successful beginning in In this caste ridden society the 10 been very successful. 1834, the Mission extended its Basel missionaries tried to build a work and opened new stations casteless Christian community. The Basel Mission’s coming to in Mulki, Udipi, Karkala, Coon- Unlike many other missions in India depended very much on dapur and other places. In 1837, India, the Basel Mission took an the political situation prevailing the Mission also started work in uncompromising stand against at that time. Until 1833, only North Karnataka and from 1839 the caste system and made British missions were allowed to onwards further new stations concerted efforts to ensure that come to India. In 1833, the were founded in South and caste had no relevance in their British Parliament renewed the North Kanara. churches although their converts Charter of the East India Com- came from various caste back- pany to include a provision When the Basel missionaries grounds. During the worship which granted the right of entry came to South Kanara, they service, all converts, irrespective into India to all Europeans and were shocked and grieved to see of their caste background, sat also permitted them to buy and the degraded state of large sec- together and together they hold property in the country. tions of the population who received the Communion. There Basel seized this opportunity lived as out-castes. They were was no discrimination in the and decided to send three mis- serfs with no rights and no soci- churches on account of caste sionaries: Samuel Hebich, John al status. They were not even membership. In his biography of Christopher Lehner and Chris- allowed to walk past high caste Samuel Hebich, Thomessen topher Greiner. The missionaries members or to enter or appear reported that caste was com- decided to start their field work in a public place. The missiona- pletely forbidden in the Basel Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:38 Uhr Seite 11

recognise that there was a lack was indeed a recognition for the of schools. Therefore their first work of the Basel Mission. priority was to provide general education to the masses. Imme- But the missionaries were not diately after their arrival in Man- only active in industrial matters, galore they set out to master the they also made a significant con- vernacular and opened their first tribution to the development of school for Hindus in 1836, the Kannada language and lite- which may be deemed as a rature. Particular mention must landmark in the history of edu- be made of Ferdinand Kittel, cation in South Kanara. The who contributed a lot to the Basel Mission was also a pioneer Kannada language and literatu- in the education of women in re. He was the first person to Visiting the Soans Farm in South Kanara. Not only was write a grammar and a dictio- Karnataka education made compulsory for nary in Kannada, which really is girls in their congregations, but a monumental work. The mis- Mission churches. Speaking of a number of girls schools were sionaries also wrote and edited a its accomplishments in relation established in almost all impor- series of studies of people, their to overcoming caste prejudice tant towns. thoughts and their habits. In among the Basel Mission Chris- addition, they published maga- tians, the Mission report for the The Basel Mission is well-known zines in Kannada such as the year 1877 says: „We may safely for its pioneering work in star- „Kannada Samachara” or the 11 say that by far the most general ting industries like weaving, „Sabhapatra”. All this literature rule is that our Christians do not book-binding, printing, watch- and the magazines were printed think of caste distinctions, that in making, tailoring and tile- and published by the famous the Lord’s supper not the least making. No other mission has Basel Mission press. trace can be discovered, that in ventured to undertake industrial social intercourse nothing is dis- establishments on such a large On the whole, through its multi- covered of caste.” And it conti- scale. Seven weaving industries faceted activities the Basel nues: „In our boarding schools all were founded, two of them in Mission greatly contributed to castes from the Brahmin down to South Kanara and it was particu- bringing about social and cultu- the Pareyah and the Holeya free- larly in that industrial branch ral changes in the lives of the ly share the same meal and even that the missionaries were suc- individuals and the community. marriages between Christians cessful. Johannes Haller, missio- It brought moral and social and different caste members are nary and master weaver, is res- values such as honesty, equality, common and so natural that they ponsible for the invention of the individual freedom, dignity of are not even noticed as anything „Khaki” colour which is produ- labour, love and compassion to exceptional.” ced from the bark of the semi- the people. Programmes for the carpus tree. Clothes of this social and economic well-being In South Kanara the missionaries colour were first ordered for the were launched for all people to were not only confronted with police force of Mangalore and raise their social and economic caste problems, they also had to later for the Indian army. This standard and their quality of life.

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The Karnataka Southern Diocese came into existence on 1 March 1970 after splitting the old Mysore Diocese into three parts. Its ecclesiastical jurisdiction extends over the districts of Udupi, D.K., Kodagu, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Hassan and Chikmaga- lur in Karnataka State and Talavady Firkha of Mangalore Karnataka Bangalore the Periyar District in Karnataka South Southern Diocese Tamilnadu. It can look back on a tradition of unity formed by the United Basel Mission Churches in South Kanara and the Coorg Area, the Wesleyan Methodist Churches in Mysore Arabian Sea and the Hassan Areas and a few Anglican Churches. Despite diffe- Coimbatore rent backgrounds unity has been achieved to a maximum extent. The peaceful elections at pastorate level and the elections of the Shoranur Diocesan Council that have been held to date are proof of this unity.

The Karnataka Theological College (KTC), one of the oldest theological institutions in India, was established by the Basel Evangelical Missionary Society in 1874. The sapling was a school for cate- chists until it eventually became the Basel Evangelical Mission 12 Theological Semina- The Karnataka Theological ry in 1863. In 1947, the Seminary was College in Balmatta, Mangalore affiliated to the Serampore Univer- sity. In 1965, the Union Kanarese Seminary, Tumkur was amalgama- ted with the Basel Evangelical Mission Theological Seminary to form the Karnataka Theological College.

Since then the institution has been serving as the only regional theological college for the state of Karnataka. It caters for the needs of the Churches in Karnataka, provides theological education and renders leadership and direction to the process of preparing all people of God for their missionary work.

Under the motto „Not by might but by My Spirit” KTC provides theological education in the context of secular education forming Students of the Karnataka Theological College the nucleus of 15 educational institutions under the umbrella of the Karnataka Christian Educational Society Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:39 Uhr Seite 13

Assumptions: Allocations to member churches: - 7% EMS contributions to missionary societies: - 10% Increase in personnel costs in 2004: + 3.0% in 2005: + 2.5% Stuttgart, 13 June 2003 Reduction in material costs from different aspects Manfred Gieche 2004/2005 Budget Results of the Meeting of Sub-Committee IV on 7 May 2003

I Expenditure 2004 in Thousand EURO 2005 in Thousand EURO Pers. Mat. Total Pers. Mat. Total costs costs costs costs 1. Administration and management 1.1 Gen. Secr. & Women and Gender 202 20 222 207 20 227 1.2 Dept. I excl. EVP 569 89 658 84 89 673 1.3 EVP 141 134 275 144 134 278 1.4 Dept. II 491 369 860 504 369 873 1.5 Dept. III excl. guest house/trade shop 504 436 940 517 436 53 1.6 Guest house and fair trade shop 164 165 329 168 165 33 1.7 BMDZ 254 254 260 260 TOTAL 2,325 1,213 3,538 2,384 1,213 3,597 2. Executive Boards (Syn., MC, DOAM, EVS) 85 85 3. Contributions (legally obliged) 110 105 4. Partners (./. 10%) 1.706 1.666 5. Ecumenical co-workers (./. 103) 640 640 6. Sharing Life Concerns/Team Visits 40 40 7. Missionary societies (./. 10 %) 1,462 1,462 8. Unforeseen 15 15 TOTAL 7,596 7,610 II Income 1. Donations and Offerings 1,850 1,860 2. Allocations from member/partner churches (./. 7%) 4,100 4,100 3. EVP special allocations 100 100 4. EED contributions to ecumenical co-workers 140 140 5. Other income 1,244 1,260 TOTAL 7,434 7,460 Deficit total 162 150 Deficit from EVP 175 178 Surplus excl. EVP 13 28 Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:39 Uhr Seite 14

The Annual EMS Budget Outline for 2004-2005

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Procedures and instruments of cooperation

Before the foundation of the International Mission Council there was little information available about sharing financial resources. This exchange of information took place mainly directly between partner churches and EMS liaison desks.

In 1997, the Mission Council started a questionnaire on „Trust and Transparency”

Since 1998, information on budgets was shared among partner/ member churches and the EMS Secretariat. Sharing Resources

18 Mission Council in 1999: The Mission Council agreed to adopt the „Memorandum of understanding on mutual transparency and accountability in the ecumenical EMS fellowship” (see enclosure).

Mission Council in 2000: The Mission Council decided that all recipients of grants had to deliver audited annual accounts until the end of September in the following year.

Mission Council in 2002: The Mission Council is in line with the 1999 memorandum. In case the required balance sheet is not delivered within twelve months after closure of the financial year, accruals will be returned to the general budget. In case the required receipt of pay- ment is not sent within six months, one quarterly instalment will be returned to the general budget with effect from 1 January 2003. Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:42 Uhr Seite 19

This year, even more than in the reject any concept of mission EMS the special kind of fellow- previous years, our considerati- that proclaims an aggressive ship we are and what we stand ons will have an impact on the attitude towards Christians of for. I think the long process of future of the EMS fellowship as a other confessions, non-believers reflection and reconsideration in whole. or people of other religions. The the end produced a Mission EMS Statement as it is presented Statement which really describes When we gathered for our Mis- to you today has undergone a the spirit of the EMS fellowship: sion Council Meeting in Neu- lot of discussions and different our mission as a response and stadt, Palatinate in November stages. A small working group part of God’s mission, the 2002 we were all involved in dis- started to develop the state- interdependence of witness and cussions and decisions which ment, Commission I of the Mis- service, the chances of living in together formed the first steps on the road to Chennai. Today, I would like to merge „Historical steps the various streams of preparation, reflection and planning. Therefore I will pre- into a new future” sent you with the EMS Mission Statement called „Common Wit- Speech on the Introduction of Theological Orientation and Policy Framework 19 ness” as well as with at the EMS Mission Council in Chennai in June 2003 held by Cordelia Kopsch ideas for the new Po- licy Framework as we consider sion Council took over, and what mutual solidarity and of ecu- these papers to be interdepen- you have in front of you now is menical learning, our commit- dent parts of one single concept. an abbreviated English version ment to justice, peace and inte- prepared by a Sub-Committee of grity of creation. But I will stop Perhaps you remember that Commission I. This Statement is trying to summarise the short work on the EMS Mission State- meant to be the common foun- version of the Statement. I hope ment already started some time dation on which we can base that you can feel the efforts we ago. The first impetus was given and develop our joint program- made to express the common in a situation in which it seemed mes and commitments. It focu- witness of all partners within to be necessary for EMS to clarify ses on partnership and a holistic EMS. That behind these words its own understanding of mission understanding of mission. The you can sense the spirit of fellow- in order to communicate it to text should not be seen as a ship, of belonging together and churches and mission societies. It theological paper for experts but standing together in times of joy also became very clear that it rather as a possibility to commu- and in times of suffering and was a prime concern of EMS to nicate within EMS and outside sorrow. We think that this Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:42 Uhr Seite 20

Mission Statement is to be seen rity in conflicts and difficult in a line with the development situations, they know each other of EMS as a whole during the and can therefore be credible in past ten to twelve years. In their efforts for advocacy. They short, you could say that this have the necessary preconditi- Mission Statement reflects all ons to develop joint program- the efforts we made to illustrate mes focussing on one special what partnership in mission real- issue that affects many different ly is about. churches and missions within Of course it is not easy to descri- EMS. What could this mean in be our common basis in a very practice? The Mission Council short and precise way. Therefore would decide upon a theme of I would like to thank all those the year and this would then be who, up until now have devoted taken up by different churches. Cordelia Kopsch at the Mission a lot of time and energy to pre- For example, an issue like Council 2003 paring this Mission Statement. „Migrants” or „Trafficking wo- Since we have gone a long way men” would be the focal point reflect their own perspectives, to try and integrate as many of a joint programme. The pro- interests and needs. ideas and proposals as possible, gramme would receive financial we would be very grateful if you, support and while some of the Besides this new concentration as members of the Mission EMS partners would launch spe- on joint programmes, the con- 20 Council, could now lend your cial activities, others would concerns of advocacy and solidarity support to this Statement. Of centrate on exchanging experi- in crises are of special impor- course we would like to encou- ences and implementing public tance within the context of rage you to bring forward your relations work. EMS itself would „Sharing Life Concerns”. Soli- feedback and comments on the try and look for cooperation darity in crises can be expressed paper. At the same time, we with other organisations regar- by team visits in connection would appreciate your under- ding special issues. Its own with public relations work. standing that we will not be able public relations efforts would Participants in these visits may to enter into a new process of focus on this special issue with also include experts for special reworking the Statement as a the result that it would be com- regions or issues. These visits are whole. municated to the public in a not only meant as living sign of very concrete way. This means solidarity – as it is indicated in In accordance with the Mission that the work of EMS will beco- the Mission statement – but also Statement the major part of the me more oriented towards spe- as an attempt to bring the expe- new Policy Framework is called cial subjects and more concen- riences and insights gathered in „Sharing Life Concerns”. It trated in respect of time because special situations into the EMS reflects the experiences gained after one or two years a new fellowship and into public dis- within the EMS fellowship over theme would be taken up. This cussion. Therefore, before we the past years in a very convin- will also ensure that the various start a team visit we have to cla- cing way. Partners in EMS are partners within EMS are invol- rify the expected results and able and willing to show solida- ved in joint programmes that objectives. A team visit may also Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:42 Uhr Seite 21

result in advocacy activities but through Cross-Cultural Witness Policy Framework is a new quali- advocacy is also a special field of and Service” includes the follo- ty of working together, and we work in which EMS develops wing activities and programmes: hope that you all feel the challen- certain activities for example the Ecumenical Volunteer Pro- ge and the chances with which combating poverty, requesting gramme, the exchange of ecu- we are faced. support for people infected with menical co-workers and the AIDS/HIV or engaging in peace Ecumenical Study Programmes. This is also true for the third core building in the Middle East. These activities will be linked to task called „Sharing Financial Re- the joint programme(s) as far as sources”. Naturally, not all finan- Of course, the financial means of possible featuring an issue of the cial resources can be allocated to EMS are limited and will be even year as the common concern of the programmes and activities in less in future. Therefore, within the EMS community. This could the field of „Sharing Life Con- the framework of „Sharing Life mean that the job description of cerns”. In fact, the amount of Concerns” we will not have any an ecumenical co-worker is ba- money which can be provided possibilities to launch extensive sed on this special issue for exam- for this task is rather small. The programmes. The emphasis will ple the situation of migrants, and Policy Framework acknowledges be placed on working on exam- that he/she is intentionally pla- that there are individual chur- ples rather than running a series ced in a church where this is an ches, institutions and program- of new activities. Instead of urgent issue. At the same time, mes that will also need financial large-scale consultations in futu- special seminars or training could support during the next few re we will carry out result-orien- be offered as part of the Ecume- years and this will be secured. On tated team visits and other mea- nical Study Programmes. Volun- the other hand, it will become 21 sures making the work of EMS teers working in places that are even more important to view more flexible and topical. related to the joint programme these financial contributions as Nevertheless, returning from would contribute by delivering an attempt to bridge a difficult our discussions in Neustadt we reports. As you can see, the situation in order to achieve a found it very important to Policy Framework is intended to sustainable development and demonstrate, both within and relate most of the work which is self-reliance at a certain point in outside of EMS, that even with done within EMS to the core task time. In order to ensure solidarity limited means we are willing of „Sharing Life Concerns” and in crises as mentioned in the and able to highlight its special to the respective joint program- „Sharing Life Concerns” concept, qualities. The more we are able me to be planned by the Mission it may be necessary to mobilise to describe and demonstrate the Council. In this way, EMS is funds also for such a situation alt- different character and the spe- taking historical steps into a new hough the possibilities here are cial features of EMS the more we future. Following a long period of limited as well. There will be a will get support for our common getting familiar with each other, necessary shift away from non- witness and work. sharing experiences and resour- designated grants to special con- ces in general, we now have rea- tributions for joint programmes. The other parts of the Policy ched the point where we try to But as you can clearly see in the Framework will be closely related make use of all the knowledge proposal made by Commission to the „Sharing Life Concerns” and experience we have gathe- IV these are very cautious step in concept. The area of „Sharing red. The objective of the new that direction. Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:42 Uhr Seite 22

Overview of the Policy Framework

„Common Witness“ Proposed EMS Policy Framework

Vision and Mission Core Task I „Sharing Life Concerns“ „Common Witness in Mutual Solidaritiy“ Joint Programmes EMS – an international ecumenical fellowship (Mission Statement) Advocacy Priorities: Solidarity in crisis Evangelism/spirituality, Instruments: Reconciliation & healing, Annual Theme an Project interreligious relations, Team Visits human rights & discrimination International Networks Fighting poverty (Women, Youth, Partnership) Gender justice and ecumenical learning 22 as cross-cutting tasks Core Task II Focus on Annual Theme an Project „Sharing through Cross – Cultural Witness and Service“ Ecumenical co-workers (three directions of exchange, common understanding of priorities, based on vision) Communication and public relations Ecumenical Volunteer Programme (three directions of exchange) Media (publications on internet) Ecumenical Study Programmes Marketing and fund-raising Ecumenical education programmes with EMS support Core Task III Annual Theme an Project, „Sharing Financial Resources“ annual EMS Festival Joint Programmes in core tasks I and II Sustainable support of individual churches, institutions and programmes, common understanding of priorities Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:42 Uhr Seite 23

Mission Statement of the EMS Fellowship

1. We are on a journey together towards an international ecumenical fellowship of churches and mission societies sharing our hope in the Kingdom of God. 2. Mission in the first instance is God’s economy (oikonomia) for the world, in the act of creation, in the history with humankind, in Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Spirit. Our witness means our response and our participation in God’s compassionate and transforming love. 3. The centrality of our faith is the Good News of salvation, of the fullness of life and the overcoming of death in Jesus Christ. The name of Jesus Christ means redemption, liberation, healing, reconciliation, justice, peace and hope. 4. The gospel concerns all dimensions of life. Therefore our witness is holistic. Procla- mation of the Gospel, worship, prayer life, pastoral care, Christian education, diaconal service and the commitment for justice, peace and the integrity of creation cannot be separated from each other. „Common Witness“

5. Our witness is based on faithfulness to the Gospel and on compassion for God’s 23 creation, particularly for all vulnerable and endangered creatures. 6. We witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ at all our respective places in an inviting and faithful way. The experience of being strangers to each other in encounters and in exchange across borders helps us to rediscover the Gospel in new ways. 7. We belong together in our partnership on mission. The polyphony and diversity of our witness in different contexts is something precious and at the same time a continuing mutual challenge. 8. Our witness finds expression in signs of living solidarity. As reconciling and healing communities we share life, also suffering. We strive for human rights. We also strive for a just community of women and men and in all generations. 9. In our witness we meet people of other faiths and ideologies with esteem, respect, empathy, the willingness to listen, and to live together as good neighbours in bold humility. 10. As a forum for ecumenical living in our common witness across borders our fellowship enables us to learn from each other, to encourage each other, and to challenge each other.

Adopted by the EMS Mission Council on 2 July 2003 in Chennai, India Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:42 Uhr Seite 24

Memorandum of understanding on mutual transparency and accountability in the ecumenical EMS fellowship

In a spirit of mutual transparency and accountability among partners In view of the fact that the EMS budget is a common fund determined by all EMS members and partners through mutual responsibility Taking into consideration that fund-raising efforts by the EMS Secretariat require transparency and accountability towards donors and sponsors regarding the utilisation of funds Also considering the urgent need for accountability towards the constituencies of all churches and institutions receiving EMS funds And last but not least acknowledging the need to fulfil the requirements of the revenue office and not to endanger the status of EMS as a non-profit-making charitable registered society

The members of the EMS Mission Council have hereby agreed the following memorandum of understanding, which they regard as binding for their financial cooperation within the EMS fellowship:

The release of grants as provided for in the EMS budget shall be effected only after acknowledgement of the receipt of grants (MC resolution 56/98) and on receipt of reports on the utilisation of grants received. The following procedure shall henceforth be applied:

1. Grants to budgets of partner churches, member societies and associated mission societies shall 24 require the presentation of the audited annual accounts of the previous year as submitted to the synod or any other constitutionally authorised board of the respective church or society. These accounts shall be presented to the EMS Secretariat by September in the budgetary year, id est before the transfer of the fourth quarterly instalments at the latest. 2. Grants to particular institutions shall require the presentation of the externally audited institutional annual accounts of the previous year accordingly. 3. Grants earmarked for specific programmes run by partner churches or organisations shall normally require the presentation of the externally audited accounts on the utilisation of the grants pre- viously received for the respective programme. 4. As narrative reports on the utilisation of grants are indispensable for the purpose of raising funds, the EMS Secretariat and the partners concerned shall cooperate and assist each other in produ- cing such reports and documenting such programmes.

If these requirements are not met, the members of the EMS Mission Council agree that the release and transfer of grants shall be withheld until the required accounts are available. The members of the EMS Mission Council shall be obliged to communicate the contents of this memorandum to their executive boards and the treasurers of the churches, societies and institutions involved, and to ensure that the agreed procedure is implemented.

This agreement shall take effect as of 1 January 2000.

MC 17/99, 20 October 1999 Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:43 Uhr Seite 25

The heart of the Consultation we are facing similar challenges, 5. Concrete ways of coopera- was an intensive exchange in that all of us are at the giving tion and communication, four discussion groups. Treasu- and at the receiving end, and practical procedures for rers from various churches, that the Gospel being a „treasu- sharing financial resources members of the Mission Council re” and an „entrusted talent” in Commission on „Finance and our joint service to the people The frank and honest way in Administration”, staff members binds us together. which all debates took place was of the Secretariat, representati- quite remarkable. The exchange ves of Indian theological colle- The group discussions were to in groups was seen as an oppor- ges and the hosting diocese prepare the plenary sessions and tunity to learn from each other, took part in a process of lively, intercultural discussions. During three days, reflections Impressions from focussed on biblical texts, the parables of the hidden treasure and the precious pearl (Matth. 13: 44-52), the parable of the trustworthy servants (Matth. 25: Group Work 14-30), and Paul’s letter to Corinth on the collection for the to evaluate the presentations to share open questions with congregation in Jerusalem (2 Cor held in the plenary as well as the each other, to encourage each 25 8: 1-15). In these discussions it experiences gained during the other, and to work on concrete became clear that the issue at team visits. The following issues steps for the future. The follo- stake was not simply dealing and tasks were the focal points wing impressions are mainly with pragmatic questions of of five sessions of group work: based on the participation in one finance and short-term interests. of the four groups including In the light of the Gospel, the 1. Getting to know each other: members from Indonesia, India, common concerns are a matter What fills us with joy in our Ghana and Germany. of existential perspectives and of churches, what are matters priorities, of entrusted resources of concern? 1. Members expressed their joy in a comprehensive sense, of 2. Introduction of churches: about the fact that there are overcoming the gap between Discussion on the presen- vibrant congregations in all the rich and the poor and of tations in plenary sessions churches of the EMS fellowship, mutual reliability in common ser- 3. Partners, members and the that congregations are mostly vice. Bible sharing broadened Secretariat: What do we self-supporting, and that there is the horizon for all issues of finan- expect from each other? a sense of unity and respect for ce and fundraising, and for all What is our vision? authority in the churches repre- structures and procedures in the 4. Experiences gained during sented. Concerns, however, prospect of God’s Kingdom. In the team visits to three CSI were stated in a very frank way: this context, it was felt that in dioceses and recommenda- external problems like economic different countries and churches tions for the final statement difficulties, problems of commu- Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:43 Uhr Seite 26

would have to be closed until the EMS fellowship would become irrelevant. Some members of the group contrasted this vision with positive values: The leadership of all churches and institutions have to assume responsibility, not in exerting con- trol of one side over the other, but in a sense of ownership based on openness, trust and mutual responsibility. It’s not only a matter of financial resources, but of sharing knowledge, friendship and experiences. Some examples were mentioned Banner for welcoming the treasurers as steps towards a sustainable nication in remote areas, reli- ches each single congregation is future: promoting exchange gious tensions and the growing more or less autonomous. programmes among partners influence of Sharia, the „curse of Despite all differences the mem- („South-south exchange”), trai- party politics” etcetera. Challen- bers of the group agreed that ning skills, supporting income 26 ges within the churches were thinking in long-term perspec- generating projects. Common also pointed out: Very often tives is required, as „money rules are required. The Secreta- matters of property and finance comes and goes” (Reverend riat should play a facilitating come first and our witness and Tomy Malonda). As far as fund- role. There were critical remarks experience of our faith are only raising is concerned it is neces- stating that very often there is a secondary. Rapidly growing sary to change from block deep rift between the view congregations in Ghana are grants to a project-oriented stra- taken by the hierarchy in chur- lacking trained pastors whereas tegy. It is also important to ches and the „grass root sto- the Church in Germany needs to develop human resources and to ries”. Therefore it is important to speak the language of the peo- open up funds through joint establish networks of communi- ple, and traditional structures advocacy work, for example cation as for example the EMS are moving and changing rather with regard to the HIPC debt Youth and Women’s Networks slowly. cancellation programme in or a network among the treasu- Ghana. rers. 2. Presentations of five churches in plenary sessions (CSI, MCSA, 3. Expectations from each other 4. As the groups of the team UCCJ, EKKW and GTM) illustra- were discussed. Someone por- visits differed from the discus- ted how much churches differ: trayed a negative vision by sup- sion groups, each group recei- in some churches a centralised posing that in view of dimini- ved reports on different experi- church administration plays a shing resources more and more ences. Many participants were prominent role, in other chur- institutions and programmes impressed by the great number Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:43 Uhr Seite 27

of different projects and institu- go through an exercise of pain- tions in the CSI like children’s ful cuts and is prepared to share homes, schools, hospitals, old its experience. For participation people’s homes, but also by the in advocacy initiatives churches rich cultural heritage of India. should look beyond their own Many institutions, in particular circles and cooperate with schools, are to a great extent NGOs. financed locally. In some institutions, however, problems have 5. Ways of communication and arisen: An old people’s home is steps of cooperation: Many lacking funds necessary to main- delegates expressed their grati- tain adequate standards and tude for information and ideas health services face growing on how project proposals and competition by well-equipped reports could be improved and clinics and hospitals run as ent- standardised. For that purpose, erprises. Almost all churches programmes of capacity buil- Treasurers showing different currencies experience a similar dilemma ding and a good network of themselves: Many social services public relations officers in the and institutions are an impor- churches are required. In many king group underlined that we tant witness to Christian love churches the role and the func- need each other in order to get and service to the people, but tion of treasurers are not clear rid of such loopholes. Even a they are confronted with severe enough. The treasurers empha- single case of corruption in the 27 financial constraints. Therefore sised that they should be direct- EMS fellowship could mean the the EMS fellowship is facing the ly involved in all communication end of the association and the challenge of common respon- relating to finances. The neces- joint ecumenical journey. The sibility and mutual solidarity. sity of external audits in interna- fact that it was possible to tack- Undesignated block grants and tional relations was discussed le this sensitive issue shows the the unquestioning support of extensively. Eventually the sensi- high level of trust and openness institutions out of tradition, tive issue of corruption was which was characteristic for the however, seem to be more and taken up and addressed. It was Consultation. more problematic. For this rea- evident that all participating son, members proposed to churches are well aware of the Thus the final statement is a mir- agree on common priorities for problem, and that they ensure ror of what had been achieved a period of several years based transparency and accountability. and shared in intensive group on transparency along with pro- However, in each country all discussions. grammes of human resources over the world you can find loo- development. Wherever chur- pholes, whether in the form of Bernhard Dinkelaker ches have to overcome financial diverted consignments of rice or crises they can learn from other of paid working hours not churches in the EMS fellowship. actually worked for in Indonesia The Moravian Church in South or in the form of tax evasion in Africa, for example, has had to Germany. Members of the wor- Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:43 Uhr Seite 28

Following an invitation of the transparency and accountability. ous churches and the Secretariat Association of Churches and Mis- It is meant to foster the spirit of and experiences were shared in sions in South Western Germany sharing resources among each working groups. We agreed on (EMS), and hosted by the other and to recommend the im- the following items as the basis Church of South India, Karnataka plementation of practical steps of our common understanding: Southern Diocese (CSI-KSD) and within the EMS fellowship. the Karnataka Theological 1. We share a vision in our College (KTC), 30 participants We, the participants at this common witness as an ecu- from Germany, Ghana, India, consultation, came together as menical fellowship, based on Indonesia, Japan, Palestine and members of the one worldwide mutual understanding, South Africa, among them finan- body of Christ. The conference openness and trust. Sharing cial directors and treasurers of 16 was accompanied by worship resources is part of our joint churches and societies, members services together with our Indian commitment in the long term. Although we acknowledge our limitations in view of diminishing resources, this Final Statement means a positive approach to our common journey into of the EMS Treasurers’ Consultation the future. 2. Our cooperation is based on common guidelines within 28 of the EMS Mission Council hosts, periods of bible reading the framework established Commission on Finance and on Mt 13:44-52, Mt 25:14-30 by the Mission Council. Administration, and staff mem- and 2 Cor 8:1-14, encounters Priorities shall be determined bers of the EMS Secretariat, met and cultural programmes. All in a joint process. Joint pro- at Sahodaya Centre in Manga- this made us feel the spirit of grammes for sharing life lore, India, from 21 to 29 June belonging to a fellowship which concerns shall be paid speci- 2003. The aim was to exchange extends beyond cultural and lan- al attention. We commit our- and evaluate experiences on sha- guage borders. Lectures on the selves to mutual transpa- ring financial resources, to study history of the church in Man- rency through open budgets the context of the Church of galore and Karnataka State and and audited accounts. We South India (CSI) in this region, exposure to the life in church regard the sustainability of and to explore practical steps to and society helped us to learn programmes and projects as further develop the cooperation about the witness of the CSI in a prerequisite for support between the churches, societies this area. We are deeply grateful through EMS funds. and institutions in the EMS fello- to the CSI-KSD and the KTC for 3. Sharing resources involves wship. The consultation forms being wonderful hosts to this more than just finances. All one step in a process, which has conference. churches in our fellowship been pursued by the EMS are able to contribute to our Mission Council since its founda- Common Understanding common cause. We acknow- tion in 1995, and which is aimed Reports on administration and ledge, however, that the re- at building up trust and mutual finance were delivered by vari- gular financial contributions Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:43 Uhr Seite 29

Findings from Team Visits During team visits to four regions in the states of Karnataka and Kerala we have been able to visit churches and church institutions of the CSI and to learn more about the country, the people, the rich culture and the challenges of life. We would like to express our deep appreciati- on to our hosts for making this exposure and the encounters possible. The following findings are important for our common cause:

Public reception of the treasurers in Mangalore 1. It is encouraging to see that from EMS member churches various contexts in order to the CSI relies to a great are decreasing and will learn from each other and extent on its local resources. continue to decrease due to to better understand each We agree that in our chur- economic, demographic and other. Encounters are in- ches funds from outside other factors, and that this tended to allow grass-root should complement and 29 will inevitably affect the EMS representatives to partici- increase existing efforts, par- budget. This will require pate. ticularly with a view to ensu- sacrifices from all parts in- 6. We recognise the dilemma ring quality standards in volved. that some churches in our institutions, programmes 4. We see the need to improve fellowship still depend on and projects. and intensify communica- undesignated „block 2. We have witnessed recom- tion within the EMS fellow- grants”, that funds available mendable examples of ship. The churches and insti- for block grants are steadily balancing the inequality of tutions receiving grants are diminishing, and that fund- resources that exists bet- asking the member chur- raising efforts can only be ween urban and rural, rich ches to supply them with successful when program- and poor congregations. We further information on their mes and projects are clearly regard this as a relevant future perspectives. All reci- specified. We agree that we issue of common concern in pients of grants from the need to find solutions for a our churches. EMS budget are requested transitional period. 3. We acknowledge the dilem- to provide specific informa- 7. We see the need to streng- ma that the CSI, like other tion and narrative reports on then our efforts in advocacy churches in our fellowship, the utilisation of the grants. to address the root causes runs a great number of insti- 5. We emphasise the value of the challenges we are tutions as a service to the of personal encounters in facing. people, such as educational Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:43 Uhr Seite 30

and health services, homes and projects supported by ments and communication etcetera, many of them EMS funds. officers in our churches to having gained a high reputa- 6. The treasurers should be network with the Secretariat tion from the early days of actively involved in the pro- and with each other. mission onwards (for exam- cess of determining priori- We see the need for skill trai- ple the Basel Mission in ties for the allocation of EMS ning in the field of public India), and that many of funds. relations and fund-raising. these services are confronted 7. Insights into the system of We request the evaluation of with strong competition accountancy and the mana- EMS media with regard to from government instituti- gement of programmes and their benefits for the entire ons and the private sector. institutions in the CSI have fellowship. We see the need to ensure been an encouragement for 2. Cooperation of treasurers the viability of institutions in us to seize the opportunity We appreciate the exchange order to continue their servi- to learn from each other. between the treasurers at ces, and at the same time 8. We underline the great value the consultation and see the we see the importance of of team visits as a way of need to continue the pro- keeping up the Christian sharing life concerns in our cess of sharing the role and witness through service to fellowship. We encourage the function of the treasu- the people, especially regar- such exchange programmes. rers in the various churches. ding minority groups and We underline the need to the poor and marginal Ways and Procedures strengthen the role of the 30 members of the society. We of Cooperation treasurers in our fellowship see our fellowship as an We received papers from the and encourage direct opportunity to learn from Secretariat dealing with ways contacts between the trea- each other in dealing with and procedures of cooperation. surers and the Department this dilemma and helping The following conclusions are of of Finance and each other to find solutions special importance to us: Administration in the and to share the burden. Secretariat. 4. We are impressed by the 1. Public relations We affirm the required witness of the CSI as a and fund-raising implementation of the minority church in a plura- We consider the paper „Memorandum of Under- listic, multi-religious context. presented by the Communi- standing on Mutual Trans- We see the chance to learn cation Department to be parency and Accountability” from each other to witness very helpful for reporting adopted by the Mission in our own pluralistic con- and fund-raising efforts in Council in 1999, and of the text. our respective churches. We procedures adopted in 2000 5. We see the value of a pro- would welcome a form for and 2002. cess of mutual consultation standardising reports trans- We ask the Mission Council in planning new projects lated into the required to give further consideration and evaluating projects. We languages. to the issue of profit and loss agree on the need for feasi- We see the need for the due to changes in the cur- bility studies for programmes communication depart- rency exchange rates. Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:44 Uhr Seite 31

Matthew 13:44-52

44 The kingdom of heaven is like a secret store of wealth in a field, which a man came across and put back again;

and in his joy he goes and gives all he has, to get that field. 6. Make provisions for team 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader searching visits in the particular fields for beautiful jewels. 46 And having come across one jewel of finance and administra- of great price, he went and gave all he had in exchange for tion, management of pro- it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net, which was grammes and projects, and put into the sea and took in every sort of fish: 48 When it fund-raising. 7. Share budgets and audited was full, they took it up on the sands; and seated there they accounts within our fellow- put the good into vessels, but the bad they put away. 49 So ship for mutual consultation will it be in the end of the world: the angels will come and and advice. take out the bad from the good, 50 And will put them into 8. Raise the issue of financial the fire: there will be weeping and cries of sorrow. 51 Are transparency and corruption all these things now clear to you? They say to him, Yes. 52 as a worldwide phenome- And he said to them, For this reason every scribe who has non and vice, and to pursue become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the owner and implement policies and of a house, who gives out from his store things new and old. procedures to prevent the occurrence in our own churches.

Recommendations 3. Work for the improvement We recommend the following to We would like to make the fol- of communication facilities the Secretariat: lowing recommendations to the (for example internet and 1. Implement programmes of 31 Mission Council and to the e-mail, language courses, skill training governing boards of the indivi- adequate translation). 2. Embark on action in the dual churches and societies: 4. Pay attention to the internal field of advocacy 1. Make provisions for capacity communication of the chur- 3. Plan for team visits building and skill training in ches. 4. Ensure direct communica- the fields of using and deve- between the Mission Council tion with the treasurers of all loping resources, running delegates and the respective churches by furnishing them and managing programmes treasurers with copies of all information and projects, as well as between head offices and regarding finance, adminis- public relations and fund- institutions and projects run tration and fund-raising raising. Such training pro- by the churches (including EMS budget and grammes could be organi- 5. Make advocacy a priority statement of accounts) sed on a regional basis. in our joint efforts 2. Promote a treasurers’ net- in responding to situations of We thank God for the wonderful work and the exchange of emergency and crisis opportunity to share among experiences as regards in networking with NGOs each other and encourage each accountancy and financial and other relevant organisa- other. May God bless our efforts administration and the role tions in a spirit of trust, openness and of the treasurers in our in lobbying in international mutual understanding. fellowship. relations Mangalore, 28 June 2003 Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:44 Uhr Seite 32

All public relations concepts related to people. They have can see on the photo from left have a common basis: Christian names and are not only to right. becoming visible and show- referred to as Mr. or Mrs. X. It is ing a high profile just as important to know a per- A successful fund-raising cam- presenting an image, having son's function, for example that paign explains what the money a name and having a history he is a priest or manager or doc- or donations will be used for, id communicating what you tor working for the project. est future financial require- can do and what you intend ments. This information is to do A picture paints a thousand necessary to explain the cam- words. Especially in fund-rai- paign's objectives. A second Public relations work is vital to sing I cannot do without any condition for a successful fund- communicate our good work. So photos of the project. Photos raising campaign is information on what the money or the donations from previous appeals were used for. This includes EMS is information on the administrati- ve work involved, id est the per- centage spent on administration. This brings clarity into appeal work and this is greatly becoming visible appreciated by donators.

32 Public relations work and fund-raising Finally, these two facts – the pur- depend on publicising information pose of the donations and the future financial requirements of a project – must be based on is fund-raising in order to obtain are meant to show the work specific examples. Good fund- the finances to carry out our we have done and the people raising should be illustrated by good work and our benevolent who are working on the pro- specific examples such as the projects. Efficient public relations ject. The same maxim as above story of a person who is suppor- work and efficient fund-raising applies here: the people on the ted by the project. This again are therefore both dependent on photos have names and func- requires the Christian name and publicising information. tions. This information is vital if surname of the person as well our work is to be accepted as as his/her age. Another impor- But what information does this credible. tant slant to the storyline is how entail? When they write articles, the person was integrated in the journalists ask the questions To archive and reuse photos, we project, for example what what, when, who, where, how need the following information his/her illness is and how it was and why. written on the back: sender, na- cured, id est what is the success me of the institution and the achieved by the project. Success What is important with the project, place, date and a capti- is a decisive means of motiva- „who” question is information on explaining who or what you ting donators. Successful outco- Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:44 Uhr Seite 33

Corinthians 8:1-15

1 We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; 2 for during a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For, as I can testify, they voluntarily gave according to their means, and even beyond their means, 4 begging us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in this ministry to the saints – 5 and this not merely as we expected; they gave themselves first to the Lord and by the will of God, to us, 6 so that we might urge Titus that, as he had already made a beginning, so he should also complete this generous undertaking among you. 7 Now as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you – so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. 8 I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuiness of your love against the earnest- ness of others. 9 For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. 10 And in this matter I am giving my advice; it is appropriate for you who bean last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something – 11 now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means. 12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has – not according to what one does not have. 13 I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between 14 33 your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. 15 As it is written.

„The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little.”

mes show that it is worthwhile ve parts of a project are a tre- to donate generously. mendous motivation for donators as they want to invest in Let me make one final remark. It positive developments and is noticeable that programme innovative futures. funds are normally used to cover the basic needs. The innovative If you could try and exert your elements of a programme are influence to use the funds in often financed by other means. new projects as well, it would be It would be good and helpful for a major step in the direction of successful fund-raising to use at improved advertising for fund- least one part of the programme raising appeals. funds for new projects within the programme. Such innovati- Andrea Seefeld Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:45 Uhr Seite 34

Example of a Team Visit

The PowerPoint presentation illustrates how the Asha Nilaya Project in Udupi can be demonstrated to the public. It is a result of the work by the Indonesian team using ideas from the fund-raising lecture by Andrea Seefeld.

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Matthew 25:14-30

14 „For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them and made five more talents. 17 In the same way, the one who had the two talents made to more talents. 18 But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 19 After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20 Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, „Master, you handed over to me five talents, see, I have made five more talents.” 21 His master said to him, „Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” 22 And the one 39 with the two talents also came forward, saying, „Master, you handed over to me two talents, see, I have made to more talents.” 23 His master said to him, „Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” 24 Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward saying, „Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.” 26 But his master replied, „You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter” 27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 29 For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have and abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 30 As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:48 Uhr Seite 40

Amount donated for the EMS- Project of the Year 2003/2004 „In solidarity with the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem – The Health Care Work in the Gaza Strip” in the collection at the final worship of the Treasurers’ Consultation: IRS 2,750 US$ 10 Euro 50

The final worship of the Treasurers´ Consultation

Project of the Year 2003/2004

40 In solidarity with the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem – The Health Care Work in the Gaza Strip

Andre Batarseh from Jerusalem presented the EMS-Project of the Year 2003/2004. The Christian-run Ahli Arab Hospital is located in the centre of the Gaza Strip. The hospital of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem, a partner church of EMS, plays in the currently very tense situation a major role for all people living in the Gaza Strip. Here, sick and injured persons receive high-quality, free medical care irrespective of their religion. Since autumn 2002 people from outlying villages who are cut off from medical supplies have been served by the mobile outreach clinics of the Ahli Arab Hospital. Buses pick them up outside their villages and take them to the hospital. Since doctors are not allowed to bring medical supplies into the villages, this is the only way in which those urgently in need of medical care can be provided with help.

Further information and media: www.ems-online.org Middle East liaison secretary: Person in charge: Andreas Maurer Johanna Hagen Please order a poster of the project by [email protected], Tel. +49 (0)711 6367837 Tel. +49 (0)711 6367839 Tel.: +49 (0)711 63678 0 Fax +49 (0)711 6367845 [email protected] [email protected] Treasurers Consultation 04.11.2003 9:48 Uhr Seite 41

List of participants of the EMS Treasurers’ Consultation at Sahadaya, Mangalore/India

Treasurer Asamoa-Boadu, Yaw Barima, (PCG), Petonengan, Wellem, GMIH, c/o Schneider, Inge (Mrs), Wuerttemberg, c/o Presbyterian Church of Ghana, GMIH, Jl. Kemakmuran, Tobelo Leintelstr. 33, P. O. Box 1800, Accra/Ghana; 97762, Halmahera, Indonesia; D-71409 Schwaikheim; e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Batarseh, Andre, ECJ & Middle East, Ristow, Friedrich, EKKW, Wagner, Marianne (Mrs), Pfalz, c/o ECJ & Middle East, c/o Landeskirchenamt, Wilhelmshöher Westbahnstr. 4, P. O. Box 19122, Jerusalem 91191, Allee 330, D-76829 Landau; Israel; D-34131 Kassel; e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Will, Eberhard, EKKW, Engel, Albert, MCSA, c/o MCSA, Stoll, Peter, Wuerttemberg, c/o Landeskirchenamt, Wilhelmshöher P. O. Box 24111, Lansdowne (Cape) c/o OKR Stuttgart, Gaensheidestr. 4, Allee 330, 7779, Rep. Of South Africa; D-70184 Stuttgart; D-34131 Kassel; e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Heinrich, Hans, Baden, Sudirman, Dr. Iwayan, GKPB, EMS Secretariat c/o Evang. OKR, Blumenstr. 1 – 7, c/o GKPB, Jl. Dr. Sutomo 101, D-76133 Karlsruhe; P. O. Box 72, Denpasar/Bali, Dinkelaker, Bernhard, e-mail: [email protected] Indonesia; c/o EMS, Vogelsangstr. 62, e-mail: [email protected] D-70197 Stuttgart; Kera, Dr. Yuuji, Kyodan, e-mail: [email protected] c/o United Church of Christ in Japan, Uniplaita, Yason, GPID, Japan Christian Center, c/o GPID, Jl. Pattimura 5, Drescher, Lutz, 3 – 18 Nishi-Waseda, Palu 94112, Sulteng, Indonesia; c/o EMS, Vogelsangstr. 62, 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169, e-mail: [email protected] D-70197 Stuttgart; Japan; e-mail: [email protected] 41 e-mail: [email protected] Walch, Friedbert, Moravian Church, c/o HMH, Badwasen 6, Gieche, Manfred, Linting, Jusuf, Gepsultra, D-73087 Bad Boll; c/o EMS, Vogelsangstr. 62, c/o Gepsultra, P. O. Box 3, e-mail: [email protected] D-70197 Stuttgart; Jl. Dr. Ratulangi 121, Kendari 93121, e-mail: [email protected] Sultra, Indonesia; Williams, Frederick, CSI, e-mail: c/o CSI Synod Centre, No 5 Whites Prakash, Dr. Surya, [email protected] Road, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014, c/o EMS, Vogelsangstr. 62, India; D-70197 Stuttgart; Palondongan, Djon, GKSS, e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] c/o GKSS, Jl.Ketilang No. 4, P. O. Box 1186, 90011 Makassar, Commission IV Seefeld, Andrea (Mrs), Sulsel, Indonesia; c/o EMS, Vogelsangstr. 62, e-mail: [email protected] Doda, Adam, GTM, c/o GTM, D-70197 Stuttgart; Mamasa, Kab. Polmas 91362/Sulsel, e-mail: [email protected] Paotonan, Mac, GTM, Indonesia; c/o GTM, Mamasa, Kab.Polmas, e-mail: [email protected] Tulaar, David, 91362/Sulsel, Indonesia; c/o EMS, Vogelsangstr. 62, e-mail: [email protected] Koehler, Jens, EKHN, D-70197 Stuttgart; Goldbornstr. 24, e-mail: [email protected] Paratte, Yoram, GT, D-65439 Flörsheim-Wicker; c/o GT, Jl. A. Yani 45, Rantepao e-mail: [email protected] Wolz, Guenther, 91831 Tana Toraja, Sulsel, Indonesia; c/o EMS, Vogelsangstr. 62, e-mail: [email protected] Malonda, Thommy, GPID, D-70197 Stuttgart; c/o GPID, Jl. Pattimura 5, e-mail: [email protected] Palu 94112, Sulteng, Indonesia; e-mail: [email protected]

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Partnership to the Christian Council in China (CCC)

Evaluation of the Treasurers´ Consultation

How did you like the workshop? Did you benefit for your work? Was it satisfactory for you? We would appreciate your comments and kindly ask you to fill in this sheet.

1. Catering very good good satisfactory accommodation food general service

2. Programme 2.1. Bible sharing Comment:

2.2. Plenary sessions Comment:

2.3. Group Work concerning the plenary sessions 2.4. Group Work Procedures and instruments of cooperation (fund-raising and finances) Drafting committee for the final statement

Preparation of closing worship service

3. Team Visits Team 1 – Hyderabad Team 2 – Vijayawada Team 3 – Bangalore and Mangalore Team 4 – Trivandrum, Shoranur and Melukavu Mattom Team 5 – Madurai Team 6 – Chennai and Vellore

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