53rd Annual District Conference April 30, 2021 Granger Missionary Church
HANDBOOK
Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc.
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Section One
2021 District Conference Agenda
Section Two
Conference Committee Day Appointments ...... 8
Committee Appointments (during 2021-22) ...... 8
Report of the Treasurer ...... 10
Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., Auditors Report ...... 11
Report of the District Superintendent ...... 20
Report of the District Governance Board ...... 24
2021 District Conference Ballot ...... 27
2021 District Board Nominees’ Biographies ...... 31
Section Three
Report of the Assistant to the District Superintendent ...... 34
Report of the Bridge Fund ...... 36
Report of the Children’s Ministry Director ...... 37
Report of Devon Oasis Ministry Director ...... 38
Report of the Hispanic Ministries Director ...... 39
Report of the Conference Historian ...... 40
Report of the Hubbard Hill Estates Board of Directors ...... 41
Report of the Hubbard Hill Estates Executive Director ...... 42
Report of the Memorials Committee ...... 43
Report of the Prairie Camp Board Chairman ...... 52
Report of the Prairie Camp Executive Director ...... 53
Report of the Student Ministries Director ...... 54
Report of the President of United Missionary Loans & Investments ...... 55
Report of the Women’s Ministries Director ...... 56
Report of the Women’s Ministries Treasurer ...... 57
Section Four
United Missionary Loans & Investments Auditors Report ...... 59
Budget 2021 ...... 78
Assessments 2021 ...... 79
Section Five
Bylaws ...... 81
Section Six
Attendance Statistical Report ...... 111
Annual Statistical Report ...... 119
Pastoral Placement for 2021 ...... 121
Non-Missionary Church Roster ...... 122
Note Page ...... 123
SECTION ONE
5 Missionary Church, North Central District 53rd Annual District Conference April 30, 2021 Granger Missionary Church Granger, IN
8:15 a.m. EST Registration Begins
9:00 a.m. EST Conference Convenes
Worship
DS Challenge
Opening Business
Reports
Elections
MCUSA – Rev. Steve Jones
10:35 a.m. EST Break
Hubbard Hill
Bethel University
Election Results
Bridge Fund
World Partners
Prairie Camp
Generate
Devon Oasis
Memorials
Closing Business
1:20 p.m. EST Dismissal/Lunch
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SECTION TWO
7 2021 District Conference Individual or Committee Appointments (day of conference)
Conference Coordinator: Lisa Burns
Floor Coordinator: Edie Sutton
Parliamentarians:
Committee of Registration: Tom Maxwell (chairman), David Andrews, Lindsay Fisher, Marty Graverson, Amado Lopez
Committee on Resolutions: Kurt Litwiller, Jeff Snider
Committee on Tellers: George Milliman (chairman), Dick Carpenter, Ezequiel Daza, Yeohshua Mortera Martinez, Andrew Oldfield
Conference Historian: Lisa Burns
2021-2022 District Conference Year Committee and Team Appointments (District Conference 2021 to District Conference 2022)
COMMITTEES:
Committee on Bylaws and Standing Rules (Appointed by the Governance Board): Assistant to the District Superintendent, chairman; District Superintendent, Dave Binkley, Don Rohrer, Kevin Skaggs, Alan Stover
Committee to Certify Accurate Copies of the Journal (Appointed by the Governance Board): LaVerne Blowers, Don Severance
Committee on Credentials (Appointed by the Governance Board): District Superintendent, chairman; Dave Binkley, Jason Dickinson, Joel Gentz, Mike Peters Bob Renner
8 Committee on Finance (Appointed by the Governance Board – 3 layman and 3 ministers): District Treasurer, chairman; District Superintendent, Assistant to the District Superintendent, Laymen: Tim Grove, Rex Northcutt, Randy VanDyne Pastors: Matt Kitsos, Gregg Cole, Josh Fisher
Committee on Memorials (Appointed by the Governance Board): Dave Severance, Matt Schoettle
Committee on Nominations (Appointed by the Governance Board): District Superintendent, chairman; Governance Board, Dave Sjoberg, Brian Baughman
Committee on Pastoral Salary and Benefits (Appointed by the Governance Board): Assistant to the District Superintendent, chairman; Joshua Hilty, Greg Holden, Wes Miller
DIRECTORS (Appointed by the Governance Board): Director of Camping Ministries – Ben Hahn Director of Children’s Ministries – Amber Kreider Director of Devon Oasis Ministry – Bob Andrews Director of Hispanic Ministries – Dave Dyck Director of Student Ministries – Norm Dial Director of Quizzing – Brian Nicholls
TEAMS:
Management Team (Appointed by the Governance Board): Assistant to the District Superintendent, chairman; District Superintendent, District Treasurer, Laymen: Ernie Hall, Rob Geiger, Ron Yoder/ Pastors: Matt Kitsos, Ken Chupp, Gabe Reed
BRIDGE FUND (Formerly NCMEF): Dan Bridges (ADS, Chairman), Steve Cramer (Director of Development), Joe Wenger (DS), Terry Bley, Gerry Phipps, Pat Puglisi, Bill Rieth, Ron Stump, Michelle Marshall (Secretary), Sara Baylis (Bookkeeper)
9 2020 REPORT OF THE DISTRICT TEASURER
To say that 2020 has been filled with the unusual and the unexpected is probably a bit of an understatement. Even though COVID altered many of our plans, our finances look fairly normal. Assessments are down compared to what was budgeted, but they are only down $5,886 from what we received last year. Due to a decrease in the number of activities and events that COVID changes brought, expenses were also lower. COVID’s biggest financial impact was on Prairie Camp as Prairie Camp’s usual sources of income dried up without having camps this year. Because of this, the MCNCD did apply for a PPP loan/grant and received $96,000. Prairie Camp used $41,917 to offset losses and that is the amount that we are seeking forgiveness for; the remaining balance of $54,083 will be paid back as it was not needed.
This year has also seen changes in the treasurer’s role. Randy Myers served faithfully for many years and his service was a blessing to the District. After his passing earlier this year, Dan Bridges took on many of his responsibilities and ably filled the treasurer’s role for several months. After I was elected at the last conference, Dan took the time to explain the District’s finances and to give me a crash course on how things work. Through my brief time so far, I see that the District has many gifted staff and volunteers serving on the Governance Board, Management Team, and Finance Team. We are blessed to have such people and to have the financial resources that the Lord has entrusted us with. Let us continue to seek after the Lord in the years ahead and to thank Him for His goodness.
Below is the Treasurer’s financial report for 2020:
Actual Budgeted % of Budget
Assessments $460,323 $473,604 97.2%
Expenses $451,801 $472,802 95.6%
Other Income Investment Earnings $84,241 Donations $2,231 Miscellaneous Income $200 Total $86,672
Funds Fund Income $252,732 Fund Expense $219,970 Fund Net $32,762
General Fund Balance $338,171
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Blowers District Treasurer
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2020 REPORT OF THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4
The Lord instructs that we should face the varied trials of life with joy because we know what those trials are designed to produce in our lives. Trials test our faith. Those tests produce perseverance. Perseverance leads us to maturity and completion with no lack as it finishes its work.
2020 was a year of testing for us all.
This report to the District Conference, my last report, will be a bit different in nature. I want to try to give you a sense of the state of the church as I discovered it in telephone conversations with our district pastors. In early December, I began a process of calling every pastor of every church in the North Central District to get a sense of how they were doing personally, how the churches they were pastoring were doing at the time of the call, and what their biggest challenges were in ministry. After almost nine months of dealing with the pandemic, the racial and social turmoil of the summer, the election turmoil, the disruption of personal schedules, etc. here’s what I discovered.
How Our Pastors Are Doing
When asked, “How are you doing?”, our pastors’ first responses were something like this, “I’m doing well.” “I’m doing good.” “I’m doing pretty well.” “We’re healthy.” “We’re fine.” “I’m up and down.” “Early on it wasn’t so good.” “The New Year is going better.”
As I probed a bit, I heard that our pastors are tired. They are drained. They have decision fatigue, the fatigue that comes from trying to figure out the right thing to do when you have a variety voices telling you their perspective on what that right thing to do is. They are stressed. This has been some of the hardest stuff through which they have ever had to lead. They are anxious—anxious about how to lead through this and anxious about what the future looks like. They are seeking the answer to what wisdom would say to do. Ministry is always buzzing in the background of their minds. They are challenged with balancing the prophetic aspect of ministry and the pastoral aspect of it. They are concerned for children and youth and the toll this year has taken on them. They are hopeful that their people are getting the essence of what it means to be a follower of Jesus in the middle of times like this, what it means to be His ambassadors. They are disappointed with what they have seen in and heard from people from whom they would have expected more. They are worn out. There hasn’t been much time for refreshment. They are looking forward to the future and its essence is, what is important, what needs to be changed, how we figure out how to be about people and not just content. They want to know how to do outreach better. How do they reach more people? They have been making the effort to keep in contact with their people personally and to put systems into place to provide for their care. They have been experiencing the trauma of this trial and of knowing how to pastor people in it--helping to bear their burdens, establishing boundaries, and not being able to answer all the questions.
20 How Our Churches Are Doing
Attendances have declined. In April, we suspended requiring our churches to report monthly on their attendances, thinking that there was no way to accurately measure what those attendances were. One pastor said, “One fourth to one third of my people have evaporated.” The question on many pastors’ minds is, “Where are my people?” They are not present in our onsite meetings. They are not accounted for in our virtual meetings. Are they with us? Will they come back? The issue of the connectedness of the people has been a high priority on which the leaders of our church have been constantly working. This crisis has been a time for some people to pull away. It has been hard to re-energize people for serving in various ministries having suspended them for a time. Churches have experienced strife and disharmony. Disagreements over a variety of issues have threatened church unity. One pastor said, “It seems that the middle ground has been lost.” Momentum has been lost. People are cautious and fearful.
In all of this, though, I have found our pastors faithful and steady. They are standing at their posts, faithfully endeavoring to proclaim God’s word over and into this situation as led by His Holy Spirit. They are weathering the storm. They give testimony of God’s faithfulness in providing for the churches’ needs. While giving may have declined for some, others talked about having more than enough. Our churches have been sharing with one another, and giving money away to ministries outside their local congregations. People are helping to carry the burdens of others. Meals are being served to those in need in the community. Burdens are being borne. Even some of our smallest churches figured out how to have an online presence within a week of the President’s announcement that there could be no gatherings that included more than ten people. I heard things like this, “I’m pumped for this ministry. This is a profoundly meaning time; it is a time of ministry opportunity.” We were made for times like this. We are meant to shine in times like this. This was a time of evaluation for the church, a time to evaluate structures and ministry, and a time to streamline discipleship efforts. Even in this time people have come to know the Lord, and people have been baptized.
Challenges Being Faced by Pastors
Keeping up Knowing how to support and care for people The uncertainty of what the church will look like when we’ve come through this Re-igniting people for engagement in ministry Unrest, turmoil, strife, and disharmony How to effectively minister to their communities in the midst of and after this Helping people to stay connected Keeping people safe The accusatory tone of people Laying the groundwork for the future.
As I reflected on the weariness and trauma of this season, the words of Paul came to my mind. “We have this treasure (this ministry of the gospel which has been entrusted to us) in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed
21 but not driven to despair, persecuted but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.”
Transitions
Here are the churches that have gone through and are going through transitions in our district.
California Road Missionary Church, Elkhart IN called Rev. Ryan Dalrymple to become its pastor. Ryan was commissioned as Pastor at California Road on July 12, 2020.
Beulah Missionary Church, Goshen IN has been served by Rev. Norm Fuller as their interim pastor after Rev. Earl Smith resigned in July.
Crossroads Missionary Church, Mendon MI began its search for a pastor when Rev. Bryan Balassa resigned. They have been searching for a pastor since mid-July. They called Pastor Alex Brovont to be their pastor on February 21, 2021.
New Hope Church, Valparaiso IN began its search for a pastor in mid-November. They are being served by pulpit supply pastors in this interim time, and I am working to find candidates for long term pulpit supply and to fill this open position.
Church Plant
We are in the process of planting a new Hispanic church in Goshen in the building that was once the meeting place for Liberty Community Church. The Lord brought us a possible church planter in early 2020. Ezequiel Daza and his family moved from Colombia to this area believing that the Lord was leading them to serve Him in the United States. After a series of interviews, Ezequiel was credentialed with the North Central District and was approved as the church planter for our newest church, Communidad Vida Internacionale. Anyone interested in supporting this new work can do so by designating a gift to CVI through the District Office.
The Transition
I am excited for the North Central District for the leadership transition that will take place in two months. I have come to know and appreciate Rev. John Gregory’s heart for the church and now for the North Central District. For the last two years, we have been talking and praying about the District leadership transition that will take place on July 1. It has been an answer to prayer to see the way that the Lord has worked to make this possible. It will be fascinating to see what the Lord will do in and through the North Central District in the years ahead.
Final Comments
It has been my privilege to serve the churches of the North Central District for the past eight years. You all have made this work a delight in spite of some of the challenges that always accompany a position such as this. You have been gracious to Dianna and me, welcoming us and opening your hearts to us. We have
22 always felt welcome as we have had the chance to come and visit you in your various churches. We have enjoyed being your servants.
It has been my delight to work with District Office staff—Dan Bridges, Kathy Ryman, Lisa Burns, Michelle Marshall, Sara Baylis, and Jane Anderson. You have a great team who work together well and work to serve you to the best of their abilities. I will miss them. I always looked forward to coming into the office.
So, let’s press on, shall we, toward the fulfillment of the vision for the church that we see in Revelation 7:9, “After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throng, and to the Lamb.’” That is something to give our lives to right up to their very end.
With much gratitude and great rejoicing,
Joe Wenger District Superintendent
23 2020 REPORT OF THE NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE BOARD
The 2020-2021 NCD Governance Board consisted of Joe Wenger (DS), Dan Miller (Vice DS), Jason Nicholls (Secretary), Kevin Blowers (Treasurer), Bob Andrews, Cobey Bartlett, Steve Galloway, Joel Gentz, Robbie Gingrich, Mike Meyer, John Ranous, Randy VanDyne and Dan Bridges (ADS, advisory).
This board serves the churches of the NCD by exercising oversight and handling the business of the District throughout the conference year. It ratifies the decisions of all other teams, boards and committees. Between its scheduled meetings, its Executive Committee may work to carry out business on behalf of the Governance Board. This report highlights significant business conducted over the last year.
As of the writing of this report, the Governance Board has met three times since our 2020 District Conference: October 27, 2020; December 15, 2020 (via Zoom), and February 23, 2021. In addition, the Executive Committee of the Governance Board also met on December 2, 2020.
Credentials Report Pastor Ashley Smith Specialized License granted (Vandercook Lake) Pastor Alex Brovont Licensed; hired as Sr. Pastor (Crossroads) Pastor Ezequiel Daza Licensed; hired as Sr. Pastor (Comunidad Vida Internacional) Pastor Aaron Grosse Licensed (California Road); resigned (California Road); hired (Zion) Rev. Randy Pringle Ordained (Deaf Michiana) Rev. Matt Schoettle Ordained (New Paris) Rev. Jeffrey Snider Ordained (Chapel Hill) Rev. Tim Veenstra Ordained (Nappanee) Rev. Ken Bontreger Hired as Pastoral Care (Brenneman) Rev. Dave Cussen Hired as Sr. Pastor (Encounter) Rev. Ryan Dalrymple Hired (California Road); transferred to NCD from Central Rev. Joel DeSelm Hired as interim (West Goshen Church of the Brethren) Rev. Chris Lehane Hired as Associate Pastor (St. Mark) Rev. Brent Reimer Ministry approved (Island Encounters in Fiji) Rev. Kelley Sewell Ministry approved (Journey Church Laporte) Rev. Ron Tefft Credentials reactivated pending placement Rev. Dave Engbrecht Ministry change from Lead to Sr. Pastor (Nappanee) Rev. Joe Focht Ministry change from Associate to Lead Pastor (Nappanee) Rev. Johnny Raber Ministry change from Associate to Sr. Pastor (LaGrange) Pastor Sam Schertz Ministry change from Youth to Worship Pastor (Fairview) Rev. Chris Garner Transferred from NCD to Connect Florida Network Rev. Marshall Metzger Transferred to NCD from East Central; retired Rev. David Miller Transferred to NCD from Midwest; retired Rev. Kevin Moore Transferred to NCD from Western; Nappanee Pastor David Andrews Resigned (River Oaks) Pastor Zac Canfield Resigned (Summit Church, Niles); moved to the Philippines for missions Rev. Jared Gregory Resigned (Encounter); approved (Teen Challenge) Pastor Andrea Neumayer Resigned (Beulah); hired (Hope Blufton); credentials transferred to Central Rev. Robby Rasbaugh Resigned (Crystal Valley); hired as Youth Pastor (Fairview)
24 Rev. Earl Smith Resigned (Beulah) Rev. David Blue Credentials deactivated Pastor David Boys Credentials deactivated Rev. Daniel Burkey Credentials deactivated Pastor Zac Canfield Credentials deactivated Pastor Brad Cook Credentials deactivated Pastor Brad Neese Credentials deactivated Rev. Mo Vincic Credentials deactivated Pastor Brent Wolfe Credentials deactivated Rev. Bryan Balasa Retired (Crossroads) Rev. Norm Fuller Retired (Fairview) Dr. Tom Murphy Retired (Granger) Rev. Steve Runyon Retired (Beaver Creek Wesleyan) Rev. Alan Stover Retired (New Hope, Valpo); Ministry approved (Interim Pastoral Ministries)
Significant Action & Discussion Items
2021 District Budget – In consultation with the NCD office staff, the Finance Committee put together a budget for 2021. This budget was presented, discussed and adopted in our August meeting.
Executive Committee – Rev. Steven Galloway was appointed member at large for the 2020-21 year.
Prairie Camp 2020 – The decision was made to cancel in-person meetings and to offer virtual nightly services with Rev. Joel DeSelm and Rev. Phil Whetstone preaching.
District Conference Reschedule – Due to COVID-19, the decision was made in April to postpone and hold conference on September 11, 2020 at the Laporte Missionary Church.
Technology Grants – Through the Center for Congregations, several of our Indiana churches applied for and received grants to assist in the purchase of technology. The district provided assistance to several churches in the application stage.
Passage of Treasurer Randy Myers – The NCD mourned the unexpected homegoing of longtime Treasurer Randy Myers in May of 2020.
CARES Act – Although not originally planning to seek a loan, the NCD applied for and received a PPP loan on behalf of the needs of Prairie Camp specifically, given that they were forced to cancel their in-person meetings due to the COVID crisis. The decision was later made to return the unneeded portion of these funds.
DS Search Process & Election – A nominating committee was appointed in June consisting of Rev. Dan Miller (Chair), Rev. Steve Galloway, Rev. Joel Gentz, Rev. Joel Greenwood, Rev. John Gregory (later withdrawn), Rev. Pat Puglisi and Rev. Jason Nicholls. Upon John Gregory’s decision to allow his name to be considered, Rev. Gregory withdrew from the committee. This name was presented and unanimously approved by the Governance Board for the 2021 ballot, with Rev. John Gregory being elected as the new District Superintendent of the NCD in February.
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Asi Es Church – The decision was made to close this church in June of 2020.
Sabbatical Policy – A working proposal to update this policy was tabled for additional work.
Missionary Church Regional Health Plan – The decision was made by the denominational committee to dissolve the plan at the end of 2020.
Safety Training – A reminder letter was sent out from DS Wenger and ADS Bridges to senior pastors who had not completed this training. A decision was also made to add a letter to the permanent file of senior pastors who's staff/volunteers had not met the training requirements.
Comunidad Vida Internacional – This new church plant has been launched at the former Liberty Community Church property under the leadership of Pastor Ezequiel Daza. A budget was approved by the Governance Board in October.
Fall Continuing Education Event – A “Before It Begins” webinar was held on November 12, 2020 entitled “Creating a Culture of Healthy Biblical Sexuality.”
Devon Oasis – Per state requirements, the Governance Board named Rev. Bob Andrews to operate as an Illinois registered agent for the NCD doing business as Devon Oasis.
Church Occupancy Agreements – In October the board approved Occupancy Agreements for churches who currently have loans with UMLI.
Ministers’ Housing Allowances – Housing allowances for both Rev. Bob Andrews and Rev. Joe Wenger were approved in December by the Executive Committee.
Special Conference to Elect the North Central District Superintendent – On February 20, 2021 Rev. John Gregory was elected to serve as the next DS.
Fund Allocations – With an overage in the General Fund and a generous gift from UMLI, the Governance Board was able to make several gifts and allocate funds in the areas of church planting, healthy church initiatives, capital improvements, loan forgiveness and loan payment assistance.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jason A. Nicholls North Central District Secretary
26 RATIFICATION BALLOT 2021 District Conference Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc.
The District Nominating Committee presents the following nominations in accordance with Article III, rule 8, of our Standing Resolutions:
HUBBARD HILL ESTATES BOARD OF DIRECTORS To be ratified for a three year term - Class of 2024
Names submitted by Hubbard Hill Board of Directors for District Conference ratification.
Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Norman Reimer Dr. Doyle Yeager Ron Clark J.R. Rohrer Dr. Deb Gillum Ken Fervida Joe Wenger Greg Conrad Bruce Korenstra Shirley Marks Dave Dekker Shirley Marks Ronda Powell
Proposed Class of 2024: J.R. Rohrer Rev. Joe Wenger
UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Three to be ratified for a three year term - Class of 2023
Names submitted by the UMLI Board of Directors for District Conference ratification.
Executive Board Class of 2021 Class of 2022 Dr. Steve Cramer Gary Martin Steven Cramer Mr. Gary Martin David Sjoberg Connie Crum Rev. Joe Wenger Ron Stichter LeAnne Koteskey
Proposed Class of 2023: Rodney Hooley Matthew Dodd Christopher Beall
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PRAIRIE CAMP BOARD Three to be ratified for a two year term Italicized = Layman
Class of 2022: Pamm Avery Monica Oke Kevin Strite Rich Witmer
Proposed Class of 2023: Josh Fisher Justin Graber Peter Metzger Denny Yoder ___TBD____
28 BALLOT
2021 District Conference Missionary Church, North Central District
The District Nominating Committee presents the following nominations in accordance with Article V, Section 5 of our District Bylaws:
District Secretary Shall be elected for a term of two years by the District Conference – 2023
Jason Dickinson ______
Joel Gentz ______
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2021 District Conference Missionary Church, North Central District
GOVERNANCE BOARD
The District Nominating Committee presents the following nominations in accordance with Article VII, Section 2 of our District Bylaws:
(At each annual District Conference two members shall be elected for two year terms, and two members shall be ratified for two year terms. Of the four elected or ratified, at least two must be Lay Persons.)
Italicized = Layman
Current Officers Class of 2021 Class of 2022 D. S. Joe Wenger (2021) Cobey Bartlett Bob Andrews Vice D.S. Dan Miller (2022) Steve Galloway Robbie Gingrich Secretary Jason Nicholls (2021) Joel Gentz Jon Ranous Treasurer Kevin Blowers (2023) *Mike Meyer Randy VanDyne
Governance Board Proposed Class of 2023 Ratification Ballot
Tim Veenstra, Credentialed ______
Chris Jankoviak, Layman ______
Governance Board Proposed Class of 2023 Governance Board Proposed Class of 2023 Election Ballot Election Ballot One to be elected - Layman One to be elected - Credentialed
Dave Buck ______Steve Galloway ______
Lavon Oke ______Adam Sharp ______
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30 INFORMATION CONCERNING 2021 NOMINEES
DISTRICT SECRETARY:
Jason Dickinson: Jason is the lead pastor at Granger Missionary Church where he has served for the past four years. Prior to his current role, Jason served as Pastor for Discipleship at Fleetwood Bible Church in Pennsylvania. He also serves on the Credentialing Committee for the district. He and his wife, Christine, have six children ranging in age from 10-16.
Joel Gentz: Joel is the lead pastor at Bethel Missionary Church located in Goshen, IN, where he has pastored for about ten years. Joel has served in previous years as an Associate Pastor at Trinity Church in Middleburg Heights, OH. He currently serves the North Central District as a member of the Credentialing Committee and the District Governance Board. Joel has been married to his wife, Helen, for 15 years and has three children – Joshua-11, Elsie-9, Noah-7.
GOVERNANCE BOARD (RATIFIED)
Chris Jankoviak: Chris is the Director of Sales at Network Solutions, Inc. He is a member of Summit Church in Niles, MI, where he serves as an elder. He has previously served at Summit as the men’s ministry director. Chris is married and has six children (Nolyn, Archer, Ellesyn, Johnny, Boaz, and Benson).
Tim Veenstra: Tim is an associate pastor of Nappanee Missionary Church where he serves as a student ministry pastor, as well as a teaching pastor. Previously he served as the high school pastor at NMC. Tim and Kelbi recently welcomed their daughter, Charlotte, into the world on March 3, 2021.
GOVERNANCE BOARD (ELECTED)
Steve Galloway: Steve is the lead pastor at the La Porte Missionary Church. Steve was raised in the Missionary Church and has served the La Porte congregation since 2007. He has been in pastoral ministry for thirty years and has served Missionary Church congregations in Illinois and Indiana, and as a missionary teacher in Port-au- Prince, Haiti. Steve has served the district as a member of the Management Team, Church Revitalization Committee and the Governance Board. He has been married to Katie for 29 years. They have four children, ages 16-27.
Adam Sharp: Adam is the associate pastor/interim teaching pastor of St. Mark Missionary Church in Mishawaka, IN. Adam has previously served as youth pastor at Crystal Valley in Middlebury and Vineyard Church in Cincinnati, OH. He also has served
31 on the youth committee of the North Central District. Adam is married to Esther and they have four children.
Dave Buck: Dave was a mathematics teacher, teaching 35 years at Concord High School. Now he works two or three days a week as a cashier at Martins in Nappanee. He and his wife, Jan, have attended Oak Grove Missionary Church 49 years, the same number of years that they have been married. They have three adult children and six grandchildren. At Oak Grove, Dave leads an adult Sunday School class, is the church treasurer, and helps lead singing.
Lavon Oke: Lavon came from Alberta, Canada to attend Bethel College in the 80's. He began teaching in South Bend and after eight years, moved to Penn High School where he has continued his teaching career. He is a member of St. Mark Missionary and has been serving on worship teams for almost 40 years. He has also served as the Deacon Board Chair and as a member of the Church Board and Trustee Board. Lavon has taught College Sunday School classes as well as "Family Conversations" with Dr. Jason Marker. Lavon and Monica began fostering in 2014 and adopted their daughter from foster care. They live in Mishawaka with their four children.
PRAIRIE CAMP BOARD (RATIFIED)
Joshua Fisher: Josh is a lead pastor at Hillside Missionary Church in South Bend, IN. Previously, he has served as an associate pastor at Bethel Missionary Church. He is currently the chairman of the Prairie Camp Board.
Justin Graber: Justin is self-employed in marketing, primarily website development. He and his wife, Colene, have been married for 21 years. They are both members of Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church. They have three boys, ages 8, 13, and 16. Justin enjoys camping, woodworking, and DIY projects. Justin and his family have been attending Prairie Camp for approximately 8 years and have fallen in love with it.
Peter Metzger: Peter and his wife, Caitlin, are the co-founders of C&P music education and have three children ages 5-9. They are members at Redeemer Missionary Church, and Peter serves on the worship team there. He is currently the Prairie Camp Board treasurer.
Denny Yoder: Denny is the Director of Discipleship at Wakarusa Missionary Church. He also serves on the Missions Management Team and is also responsible for the area of Adult Ministries. He spent over 30 years employed in the business world before leaving it to focus his efforts in the local church. He has served on the Prairie Camp Board in the past and currently serves on other local boards.
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SECTION THREE
33 2020 REPORT OF THE ASSISTANT TO THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Comunidad Vida Internacional Liberty Community Church closed in the fall of 2019. From that time until September 2020, I acted as the caretaker for that church facility and parsonage. After Ezequiel Daza was licensed and approved to plant a church in the Liberty building, I transitioned the custodianship over to him. I also worked with our national office to get Ezequiel and his family approved to live and work in the United States. That process was recently completed and the Dazas will begin regular services for the new plant, Comunidad Vida Internacional, in spring/summer of 2021.
Missionary Church Regional Health Plan The Regional Health Plan was composed of the Central Region, the East Central Region, the national office, and the North Central District. Participation in the plan has been voluntary for many years, and the North Central District was down to five participating churches. In the fall of 2019, we announced the plan would terminate at the end of 2020. It was determined that the regions/districts involved would share proportionally in any surplus or shortfall at the time of closure. We believed that the plan held adequate reserves to cover the expenses through the termination plus a three-month run-out (period of time allowed for medical providers to submit bills after they occurred.) Although the run-out will not be finalized until March 31, 2021, I can confidently predict there will be a surplus rather than a deficit.
NEXT Internship At the request of DS Wenger, I have been working toward developing a district internship program for some time. When we learned that Rev. Jason Dickinson had a vision with a lot of crossover, we began to partner together on this initiative. Although COVID-19 certainly created some obstacles, we have begun the first trial of this program, titled NEXT Internship, at Granger Missionary Church. Look to hear more about this in the coming months as we hope to expand the scope and availability each year.
PPP and COVID Protocols Our office closed and moved to work-from-home in March of 2020. Early in that time, news began to break about the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). I became inundated first with churches seeking information, then later with helping them apply. I would estimate about 40% of our churches actually took a PPP loan. Later in the year, when it was determined that all 2020 camps would be cancelled, I applied for a PPP loan on behalf of Prairie Camp. We ended up using about $42,000 for Prairie Camp and paid the rest back. The other regular questions during this season involved COVID protocols and safety procedures. I did a lot of information sharing about what other churches were doing and how. We did our best to provide helpful information and resources, while also respecting the autonomy of each congregation’s leadership to make decisions within their own context.
34 Mortgages and Occupancy Agreements The attorney for UMLI realized we were recording promissory notes for our church loans rather than mortgages. He recommended that we correct that. Only the title-holder for the property can sign the mortgage, so this required two documents, a mortgage on the property signed by the district, and an occupancy agreement signed by the church. Each document outlines separate rights and responsibilities. We are still in process of completing this process and it only affects those churches that currently have UMLI loans.
Other Service I spoke at five MCNCD churches in 2020. I served on nine district boards or committees, and chaired four of those. The Bylaws Committee and Pastor Salary and Benefits Committee did not meet in 2020.
Respectfully Submitted, Dan Bridges Assistant to the Superintendent Missionary Church, North Central District
35 2020 REPORT OF THE BRIDGE FUND DIRECTOR
Because of the continued investment partnership with many individuals and churches in our district, in 2020 the Bridge Fund has been able to continue to bless many of our district’s pastors and their families.
Over the past year, the Bridge Fund was able to award $36,884 in grants to pastors in our district to assist with the retirement of a portion of their college debt, deal with unexpected life difficulties, and be proactive in dealing with the stress created by other financial difficulties. It has been wonderful to see financial stress alleviated and ministries enhanced. The board has also been involved in facilitating financial counseling for grant recipients as needed. Since inception, the fund has been able to assist 56 pastors and their families, as well as manage a variety of financially stressful issues.
The Bridge Fund is blessed by the guidance and stewardship of a volunteer board consisting of Joe Wenger, Dan Bridges, Terry Bley, Patrick Puglisi, Ron Stump, Gerry Phipps, and Bill Rieth. In addition, Michelle Marshall provides valuable support for us in the District Office. The wisdom of all these individuals has not only been invaluable in the Fund’s ability to care for the needs listed above, but also to manage the $616,355 corpus of the fund to care for these needs into the future. Over time it is the goal to create a permanent endowment for the Bridge Fund.
In addition, the Bridge Fund has continued to be proactive in helping promising ministerial students to not incur as much debt during their college years. To that end, in 2020 we were able to award four $2,500 renewable grants to Bethel ministerial students who showed great promise. These grants were awarded to Sarah Breuer, Alex Brovont, Corbin Knight, and Adrian Esh.
Again, it is wonderful to see the way ministries have been saved and enhanced as pastors have been freed up from some of the financial burdens that have put strain on their families and, in some cases, their churches. We praise the Lord for the continued partnership with many of you as we care for those who endeavor to care for us.
Please feel free to contact me through the district office if you wish to learn more about the Bridge Fund, its ministry, and how you might partner with us.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Steve Cramer
36 2020 REPORT OF THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
We had a lot of fun and wonderful things planned for 2020. Like many of you, almost all those plans changed. We were unable to host the trainings and events that we wanted to. Instead, we had to slow down and focus on the basics. The district level children’s ministry consisted less of programs and more of phone calls, emails, and doing what we could to support those who serve in your churches. We hope 2021 will see the return of full children’s classrooms, Vacation Bible Schools, Trunk or Treats, and lots of other fun things. We’re working on plans for a Children’s Director’s training event in the fall, and we will continue to find unique ways to resource and encourage those who are leading children’s ministry in your churches.
Thank you for allowing me to serve alongside you,
Amber Kreider [email protected] // 574.612.1680
37 2020 REPORT OF THE DEVON OASIS MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Devon Oasis Ministry thrived in 2020. Our ministry focuses on caring for the poor, many of whom are refugees, touching the “unreached” with the gospel, and formally mentoring future ministers, missionaries, and existing local churches. Our long-term goals also include expanding our missional contact with “unreached” peoples, providing catalytic momentum for church planting among international peoples, and recruiting local colleges and universities to work with us towards formally training their students. In 2020, the ball moved forward in all of these categories.
While our larger public programs necessarily were paused due to health concerns, our private care for people advanced. In the last several months of 2020, our ministry team visited hundreds of families in their homes. While many local mosques darkened their windows, we were able to shine Christ’s light in peoples’ households. One family who had previously come to Christ out of Islam, but relapsed, is now back in the Fold. In all we did, our Board of Devon Oasis, based in Indiana, provided excellent leadership and advice to me.
Our Devon Oasis ministry team is developing. In addition to married couples daily serving with us, a woman from Nappanee Church moved to Chicago last summer to serve with us, and another from a suburban church moved in at the new year. These are in addition to seasonal interns from local universities. A beautiful ongoing development is that a former student of mine at Loyola University requested to serve with us at Oasis. She was an Iraqi refugee as a child and is searching out her faith. She still remembers the bombs exploding in her home when Isis tried to kill her family. Yet, she was moved by the compassion shown to her by Christians upon arriving in America. She now wants to help new refugees and is serving with us.
Our ministry is expanding. In 2020, we personally visited families and made new contacts in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Columbus, Erie, and yes, Milwaukee. We cared for material needs and shared the wonderful message of Jesus with all. I was even able to engage in a friendly debate with a local imam in one of those cities – at his dinner table in his home.
We continue to spur university and church leaders to recognize the need for a rigorous theological training of our future ministers and missionaries, as well as the need for church planting among “unreached” peoples in America. Local refugee communities need churches more than parachurch ministries. They need churches more than they need Devon Oasis.
Year 2020 was a year marked by great financial support. It is because of you all and your partnership with Devon Oasis Ministry that we are able to touch many who had never previously heard the wonderful message of God’s Son.
Year 2021 is shaping up well. In addition to our current Loyola intern, we have one scheduled from Indiana Wesleyan, two from Bethel, dozens from Moody, and several churches preparing to serve alongside us. Yes, there’s room for you! This spring marks 35 years that my beloved Lynne and I have ministered in this one Chicago neighborhood. We are stunned to see what God has accomplished, but are most eager to see His blessing on the future of this work.
We are honored to represent you, Missionary Church North Central District, in Chicago!
Dr. Robert Andrews Director, Devon Oasis Ministry
38 2020 REPORT OF THE HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
Once again I would mention that Joe Wenger, District Superintendent, his Assistant Dan Bridges, and those who serve in the district office have been extremely helpful in the ministry to our Hispanic Churches. If I heard correctly, our DS has even been doing some study of the Spanish language, and I commend him for this. I also am grateful to the district pastors and churches who have opened their church facilities and their hearts to the Hispanics among us.
What I continue to see and experience as I take part in the services in each of these churches is very encouraging, although this past year I was not able to visit them like I would have wanted to. In last year’s report we mentioned how the closing of the Liberty Community Church in Goshen had affected the small Hispanic congregation that met there. However, there is now a new Hispanic pastor and his wife, Ezequiell and Evelyn Daza, who are giving themselves to planting a new church in that area of the city.
Each month we meet with the pastors, their wives, and key leaders for fellowship and mutual encouragement. This past year these meetings were not held quite as often, and the annual Hispanic Christmas dinner was suspended as well.
The Instituto Bíblico Betel (Bethel Bible Institute) meets on the campus of Bethel University under the capable leadership Pastor Joshua and Beth Martinez. They also are giving leadership at the Casa del Alfarero church in South Bend, giving the former pastor, Rev. Roberto Gonzales, time to invest in the blossoming Bible Institute ministry in Mexico.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Dyck Hispanic Ministries Director
39 2020 REPORT OF THE DISTRICT HISTORIAN
The District Superintendent and Governance Board Secretary may provide additional information regarding churches and workers in the district. Please refer to their reports. The information below was taken from the monthly District Newsletter.
Specialized Licenses Pastor Ashley Smith, Assoc. Pastor of Discipleship, Vandercook Missionary Church.
Pastors Licensed: Pastor Aaron Grosse, Zion Missionary Church, Elkhart
Pastors Ordained: Rev. Randy Pringle, Senior Pastor, Deaf Michiana Missionary Church Rev. Jeremy Tice, World Partners
New Senior Pastors and Installations: Ryan Dalrymple (Larissa), California Road Missionary Church, Elkhart, on July 5 Rev. Johnny Raber, Lagrange Missionary Church, on September 13.
District/Church Information: Rev. Norm Fuller retired from Fairview Missionary Church after more than 40 years of ministry in the North Central District. Rev. Chris Lehane was named Associate Pastor at St. Marks Missionary Church, Mishawaka. Rev. Bryan Balasa retired from pastoral ministry at Crossroads Missionary Church on August 31. Dr. Tom Murphy retired from his position as Assistant Pastor at Granger Missionary Church on September 6.
Respectfully submitted,
Bernice Pettifor Conference Historian
40 2020 REPORT OF THE HUBBARD HILL ESTATES BOARD
In this report last year, I reported to you the successful completion of our facility additions at Hubbard Hill. In 2019, we completed our new Living Wisdom Facility, a wonderful place dedicated to the care of those who are facing memory issues. We also added 18 new assisted living apartments, which brought the total number of assisted living units at Hubbard Hill to 116.
This was to be a year of ramping up our efforts to add to the number of residents that we had in each of these facilities to maintain and increase our profitability as a Long Term Care provider. At the beginning of 2020, we had no idea of what was ahead for us.
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, and Hubbard Hill is no exception. In March, due to Covid 19, visitation in senior health care facilities was totally cancelled due to the fact that their residents were some of the most vulnerable among us, especially to this virus. Our Hubbard Hill staff worked diligently to care for our residents, doing everything they could to keep them safe and healthy. Despite all their valiant efforts, Hubbard Hill was not exempt from Covid 19 infection. On April 14, 2020, the first positive Covid 19 case was reported at Hubbard Hill. Our team was ready for this and swung into action to limit the spread of the virus and the number of people if would infect. As they served the health needs of our residents, they also faced the challenge of fighting against the fear that accompanied this illness—the fear of residents and their families, and the fear of staff members. Keeping up with communication with 230 staff members and 300 residents and their families was a great challenge in the midst of this crisis. The number of positive cases did increase, but they were well contained by the phenomenal efforts of our staff.
As you can imagine, the effort to fill empty Living Wisdom Center and Assisted Living units became more and more challenging as this pandemic continued. People were hesitant to move loved ones into a care facility with the real possibility of separation and being unable to visit them. This process was also challenged by the fact of restricted entrance to the facility in order to keep residents safe.
Hubbard Hill did benefit from the Paycheck Protection Plan grants and the other governmental grants that were specifically provided to health care providers. This grant money did indeed offset the decline in revenue that Hubbard Hill experienced due to our decline in census.
A “good news” moment for Hubbard Hill came when we were able to refinance our entire debt load with a lower interest rate that would save the organization a significant amount of money annually on our debt repayment.
As always, I am thankful for and to Patrick Pingel, our CEO, and his quality team for their hard work during these difficult days. While this hasn’t been as much a year for innovation and growth as in the past, just surviving this tumultuous time was a success in and of itself. The whole team at Hubbard Hill is to be commended for their good work during this crisis.
We should be rightly thankful for this partner ministry of the North Central District. The people at Hubbard Hill are doing good work and making a difference in many peoples’ lives.
Joe Wenger, Chairman Hubbard Hill Board of Directors
41 Rev. Floran Mast: Serving as Jesus served.
serving as Jesus served. No one was an Hubbard Hill 2021 inconvenience to Floran and he was always ready to Board of Directors: serve. Creating a new retirement community from the Rev. Joe Wenger – Chairperson ground up is an impressive feat by anyone’s measure. Mr. Dave Dekker – Vice Chair Doing it through HUD is a superhuman feat. I am Dr. Deb Gillum – Secretary personally inspired by his extraordinary faith, Mr. J.R. Rohrer – Treasurer sacrifice, and level of dedication to the calling to build Mr. Ron Clark this community. Floran would simply do what needed Mr. Greg Conrad to be done. He told me of times when he swung a Mr. Ken Fervida hammer, grabbed a shovel, or delivered direct hands Mr. Bruce Korenstra on care (something not allowed today). He told me of Mrs. Shirley Marks a time when, during a snow storm, he stayed with a Rev. Norman Reimer person all night in their apartment because they Dr. Doyle Yeager weren’t doing well and the staff couldn’t make it in. Ms. Ronda Powell Rev. Floran Mast 1923-2020 Floran’s life of humble service laid the foundation of this ministry upon which the Lord has built a mighty Floran Mast: “standing on the shoulders of fortress. Patrick Pingel CEO, Hubbard Hill giants…” Hubbard Hill at a Glance
This year, we lost our founding Administrator, • 87 Independent Living Rev Floran Mast. I feel like I have been standing Maintenance-Free Homes on Floran’s shoulders from the day I started at for adults 55 and older in a Hubbard. He has been an incredible mentor tranquil neighborhood setting and brother in Christ. Floran mastered the art • 116 Assisted Living Apart- of knowing just when to interject wise counsel ments with varying floor plans and when to let the new guy figure it out. Even and licensed, supportive more impressive since he lived on campus assisted care with two during my entire 17-year tenure. He was a restaurant style dining powerful prayer warrior, always at the ready venues and we prayed together often. • 36 Specialized and He was a humble servant leader with a purposefully designed profound conviction that True Joy is found in Memory Care Apartments Now accepting new residents!
• 38 Private Rehabilitation Weathering COVID on the Hill Suites and 28 Semi-Private Suites for rehabilitation and nursing care services We decided early on in the illustrate that our mission loss of lives and the isolation pandemic to be transparent and values were quite a of families, we learned to and highly communicative to contrast to our peers. It minister in new ways and • The Sailor Community our residents, families and the helped us to lead our experience regular acts of Center is a 150 seat facility, broader community to instill organization and minister to extraordinary courage and with audio/visual equipment, trust and confidence as fear people outside our campus love! The heart of our available for a nominal rental and uncertainty raged. This looking for information and mission is stronger than ever! fee to the community risky move proved to hope. Though we mourn the 42 2020 REPORT OF THE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
The book of Romans is considered the apostle Paul’s great theological treatise. And yet one chapter that is sometimes overlooked is the last one, where Paul greets a number of his co-workers by name: Phoebe, Priscilla and Aquila, Epenetus, Mary, Andronicus, Junia, Ampliatus, Urbanus, Stachys, Apelles, the household of Aristobulus, Herodion, the household of Narcissus, Tryphena and Tryphosa, Persis, Rufus and his mother, Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, Olympas.
We know precious little about these women and men and the lives they lived, but because of their partnership with Paul in the gospel, their names have been included for all time in Holy Scripture. Theology is important for Paul, but he understands that the gospel can only be received as good news when it is embodied in the lives of its messengers.
In this report, we honor the lives and names of fourteen of our co-workers in the gospel who preceded us in death in 2020: Dorothy, Robert, Arnold, Amy, Donald, Randall, Brent, Virginia, Harold, Dale, Judy, Floran, Sherman, Ralph.
The report includes those credentialed ministers or their spouses who passed away in the 2020 calendar year, listed in order of their date of passing. The text that follows each name is excerpted from the deceased’s obituary.
Each of these names represents “one who is worthy of honor among God’s people” for the service they provided to Christ and the church, as Paul writes of his co-worker Phoebe (Rom. 16:2). For their lives of service to the Lord, we say with Paul: “All glory to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, forever. Amen” (16:27).
Respectfully submitted,
Pastors Carrie Badertscher and David Cramer Keller Park Church, South Bend 2020 Memorials Committee ______
Dorothy Johnson April 24, 1926 – January 29, 2020 Dorothy Witmer Johnson, age 93, of Minot, North Dakota, passed away on January 29, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, North Dakota, surrounded by her husband, Weyburn and son, Wayne, as the BLC’s nurse and spiritual director provided compassionate guidance and care.
Dorothy was born April 24, 1926, along with her twin sister, Doris, to John and Sylvia Witmer. The twins and their 3 siblings: Helen, Beulah, and Raymond grew up on a farm near Brown City, Michigan. Dorothy attended a one room country schoolhouse and then graduated co-salutatorian in a class of 46 students from Brown City High School. She graduated from Chicago Evangelistic Institute, and subsequently earned a B.S. from Central Michigan University.
43 She worked in Detroit for a few months before marrying the Rev. Weyburn Johnson in June, 1949. Last June she and Weyburn celebrated 70 years of marriage. She is survived by her loving husband, Weyburn. Together they had three sons, all born in India, to whom she was a devoted and loving mother: Donald (Patricia) of Oak Park, Michigan; Wayne (Mary) of Minot, ND; and David (deceased) of Springfield, IL. She is survived by 9 grandchildren: Erik, Kevin (Zac), Samuel (Katy), Anna (Brent), Simone (Ryan), Sylvia, Paul, Jared, and Aaron (Jennifer); and seven great grandchildren: Lillian, Sophia, Clara, Abigail; Rori; Sorrell, and Finn.
Dorothy was a partner in ministry with her husband throughout her life. Following marriage, they attended the Missionary Medical course at BIOLA University for a year, whereupon they were accepted by the United Missionary Society (World Partners USA) as missionaries to India. They left for India in November 1950 and served for 18 years. Their duties included village evangelism and teaching in a Bible School in rural Bengal. Later they moved to Calcutta to work with Evangelical Literature Depot, publishing Christian literature in regional languages and managing its bookstore. Dorothy worked alongside her husband in this ministry.
In 1969 the Johnsons departed India, primarily to assist their sons as they went through college during what were tumultuous years for youth. The couple moved to Wheaton in July 1973. Dorothy worked for 14 years in various capacities on the staff of Greater Europe Mission. When Weyburn worked as Director of Business Affairs for Christ Church of Oak Brook, she was a volunteer assisting him greatly in his heavy responsibilities. She especially complemented him in his responsibilities in managing the church’s bookstore. She lovingly cared for Weyburn’s mother who lived with them in their home the last four years of her life. In 1996 they returned to India for four months of ministry. They were active in volunteering for Christ Church, assisting in the business office and offering pastoral care to the elderly and to patients in hospitals. In October 2013 they moved to Minot, ND to be near family. They continued to serve God as members of Vincent United Methodist Church.
Dorothy enjoyed time with her family and friends and contacted them regularly by phone, letter, and email. She thoroughly read the newsletters from many parachurch organizations to which she and Weyburn contributed. We who knew her especially appreciated her warmth, love for people, and compassion.
Rev. Robert L. Beyler Aug. 23, 1932 – March 24, 2020 Rev. Robert Leland Beyler, 87, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 after suffering a stroke the day before. He was born August 23, 1932 in Bremen, IN, the son of the late Raymond Royal & Bessie Viola (Abbhiel) Beyler, and has lived in the Bremen–South Bend area most of his life.
On June 11, 1955 in Zion, IL, he was married to the love of his life, Lorranie “Peggy” A. Bicket. They have enjoyed nearly 65 years together. Along with Peggy, he is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Steve) Kouba of Carlsbad, NM, Bev (Tim) Wagnerowski of Elkhart, IN, and Brenda (Jason) Dunn of Plano, TX; and two sons, Bruce (Michelle) Beyler of Elkhart, IN and Brian (Shari) Beyler of Eureka Springs, AR. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, along with his brother, Merland (Marcia) Beyler of Fort Wayne, IN. He was preceded in death by a brother, Don Beyler.
Bob began his career as Pastor of a small church in North Carolina for one year while he was a senior at Bob Jones University. He then worked as Club Director for Jr. High with Youth for Christ in Kansas City,
44 KS, worked with Mississippi Valley Youth for Christ in Moline, IL, and later as Executive Director at Rockford Land Youth for Christ in Rockford, IL. He then worked in Evangelistic ministry with Torrey Johnson, who was the founder of Youth for Christ. From 1972 to 1982 he served as Associate Pastor at Sunrise Chapel in Plymouth, IN. But most importantly, he worked at Bethel College in Mishawaka for 29 years, from 1968 to 1997. He served as Director of Financial Aid, Director of Admissions, worked in Fundraising and Development, and finished as Director of the Adult Education Program for 8 years. He and Peggy have been faithful members of Gospel Center Missionary Church, and helped to start the “Young at Heart” Seniors ministry at the church. He was also a member of the Mishawaka Lions Club.
Arnold Dietz Aug. 3, 1935 – March 29, 2020 Arnold Dietz, 84, died March 29, 2020 at his home in Elkhart. He was born August 3, 1935 in Galahad, Alberta, Canada to Frederick & Katherine (Dietldach) Dietz.
On March 30, 1979 in Goshen, IN, he married Nancy (Allen) Bell; she survives along with 4 daughters, Carleen Ringler, Cheryl Dietz, Cindy (Karl) Dietz-Brugger, and Jerri Weinmann; and 3 stepdaughters, Amy (Wes) Rhoda, Laura Walterhouse, and Holly (Dwight) Gordon. Surviving are sisters, Edna Neufeld and Evelyn Hinkel; and grandchildren, Kara Van Beek, Rebecca Rhoda, Kyle Walterhouse, Sarah Brugger, Brock Rhoda, Wyatt Ringler, Aaron Rhoda, Samual Gordon, Joshua Gordon, Ryan Weinman, and Hannah Weinman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, John Dietz, and 9 siblings.
A former pastor in the Missionary and Church of the Brethren denominations, he loved preaching and teaching the Bible. His greatest ministry was loving people. He was a member of St. Mark Missionary Church. His family won't forget his love of NHL hockey, particularly the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Amy L. Snapp January 12, 1970 – May 10, 2020 Amy L. Snapp, 50, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
Amy was born January 12, 1970 in Coldwater to William Harrison and Nancy Lou (Crapo) Swallow. She graduated from Spring Arbor College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Life Education. On May 1, 1992 she married Glenn Snapp, who survives her.
Amy and Glenn were members of Lockwood Community Church. Amy’s passion was for children and she had a true calling for their care and education. She served as a Reading Specialist for Pansophia Academy, a daycare director, and the Children’s Ministry Director at Lockwood Church for eight years. She enjoyed scrapbooking, entertaining, and gaming with her friends. She was a caretaker by nature, empathetic with a helpful and adventuresome heart, and will be missed by many. She eagerly anticipated her next great adventure by Jesus’ side.
In addition to her husband Glenn, she is survived by her mother Nancy Swallow of Quincy; her children Kathryn (Zack) Kiehnau of Seward, Alaska, Gabriel Snapp, and Rachel Snapp, both of Quincy; her siblings Cindy (Ray) Conley of Quincy, Susan (Brent) Clock of Coldwater, Diane Swallow of Quincy, Eileen (Derek) Schroeder of Dunedin, Florida, Bill (Barb) Swallow of Quincy; two grandchildren, Lucian and Octavia Kiehnau; and her large, loving, extended family.
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She was preceded in death by her father Bill, one infant sister Kathy Swallow, and one grandchild Christina Kiehnau.
Donald A. Schaffer March 3, 1940 – March 29, 2020 Donald Allen Schaffer, 80, Elkhart, died 6:51 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home. He was born March 3, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, to William G. and Ruby (Isenbletter) Schaffer Sr.
On Sept. 4, 1965, he married Lois Jean (Hunsberger) Schaffer.
Surviving are his wife, Lois Jean, Elkhart; loved grandchildren, Amber Swichtenberg, Elkhart, and Mersadies Warner, Elkhart; and nieces and nephews, Judy (Ron) Renshaw and family, Indianapolis, Mike (Carolyn) Schaffer, Elkhart, Jim (Bonnie) Schaffer, Four Oaks, North Carolina, Barb (Ron) Foeckler, Elkhart, and Cheryl Schaffer, Indianapolis.
Preceding him in death are his parents; daughter, Anne Schaffer; and two brothers, William Jr. and Richard Schaffer.
Don served in the military from 1957 to 1977 and retired from the U.S. Army Aviation. He worked for Quality Window and Door, retiring in 2002. Don attended Bethel Missionary Church and was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He and Lois loved fishing, western movies, TV shows and Christian music, especially the Gaithers.
Randall Dean Myers February 25, 1953 – May 28, 2020 Randall Dean Myers, 67, Elkhart, died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home.
He was born Feb. 25, 1953, in Goshen, to Robert Dean and Imogene Luree (Risser) Myers.
On Aug. 23, 1975, he married Diana (Bonesteel) Myers.
Surviving are his wife, Diana, Elkhart; daughter, Kristel (Jesse) Butler, Elkhart; grandchildren, Avery, Aden and Aliza Butler; and a brother, Wesley (Dwana) Myers, Columbia, Mississippi.
Preceding him in death are his parents and a daughter, Kelli Myers.
Randall was an architect and owner/operator of Interface Architecture and Design. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Church, where he served as treasurer and teacher. Randall was a member of the Elkhart and Concord Rotary Club, Gideons, Concord School Board Member, Vice-Chairman of Hubbard Hill Estates, Senior Life Director of the Indiana Builders Association, past President of the Builders Association of Elkhart County and Board Treasurer of the Missionary Church/North Central District Governance Board. His hobbies include athletics, cars and remodeling.
Rev. Brent D. Danielson May 17, 1960 – July 16, 2020
46 Rev. Brent D. Danielson, 60, of Sturgis, MI, died unexpectedly, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN.
He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on May 17, 1960, to Donald and Ruby (Marks) Danielson.
On August 23, 1980, he married Patricia Thompson in Wrightsville, Georgia.
Brent was the pastor at the LaGrange Missionary Church. He came to lead the church in 2007. He previously served churches in Marquette and Constantine, MI, Natchez, MS, Texarkana and Slaton, TX.
He loved to deer hunt and go hog hunting in Texas with his friends. He also had a green thumb and liked to plant a garden. He loved to work in his shop doing woodworking and welding.
Surviving Brent is his wife, of almost 40 years, Patricia Danielson of Sturgis, Michigan; his two daughters, Jennifer Pucel of Marquette, Michigan and Rebekah Danielson of Angola, Indiana; four grandchildren, Ayden Beaudry, Owen Pucel, Emma Danielson and Weston Mallott; a sister, Glenda (Rod) Schwab of Hampton, Iowa; two brothers, Bruce (Susan) Danielson of Grinnell, Iowa and Burt (Leanne) Danielson of University Park, Iowa; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy and Hazel Thompson and a brother-in-law, Bill Thompson all of Adrian, Georgia; and a dear friend and father figure, Stan Mechling of Constantine, Michigan.
Virginia Mae Krake Jan. 31, 1925 – July 25, 2020 Virginia Mae Krake, residing in Granger, IN, passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 25, 2020. She was 95 years old.
She was born January 31, 1925, in Clawson, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harvey A. & Carrie Ellen (Rogers) Schultz, and has lived in Granger since 1999, coming from Waterford, Michigan. On August 6, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, Virginia was united in marriage to Marcus Krake. Together, they enjoyed 46 years of marriage until his passing on May 22, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bob Spurrier.
Virginia is survived by her two daughters, Joanne (Dan) Johnson of Dayton, OH and Barbara (Harold) Rodgers of Granger, IN; and two sons, David M. (Vicki) Krake of Germantown Hills, IL and Thomas A. Krake of Miami, FL. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren, along with her sister, Bernice (Bob) Pettifor of Granger, IN; and brother, Burton (Beverly) Schultz of Warren, MI.
Mrs. Krake received her BA in Biblical Studies at Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN. Since living in the area, she has been a faithful member of Granger Missionary Church.
Rev. Harold Knight July 10, 1940 – July 29, 2020 Rev. Harold Knight, 80, of Goshen, Indiana, achieved his lifelong goal of meeting Jesus Christ face to face on Wednesday, July 29, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Harold was born in LaGrange, Indiana, on July 10, 1940, to Harold and Eva (Yoder) Knight.
47 On June 6, 1964, he married Faith Bridges in Flint, Michigan. They have two sons, Jeff and Chris.
Harold was called by God to be a pastor and he lived his calling with excellence, impacting countless lives for eternity. Harold pastored many churches in his years of ministry including Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church, Goshen and Wakarusa Missionary Church, Wakarusa where he was active as the Minister of Pastoral Care until his death.
Harold loved his family deeply and could be found faithfully supporting his children and grand-children in their events and activities. Studying the Bible and discipling people was the focus of his life.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Faith Knight of Goshen; his two sons, Jeff (Angie) Knight of Nappanee and Chris (Shana) Knight of Wakarusa; four grandchildren, Corbin Knight, Taylor Knight, Brenin Knight and Sierra Knight; two sisters, Elsie (Bob) Smith of Kendallville, and Faye Rustad of Lillian, Alabama.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul Knight, and sisters, Evelyn Stout, Marlene Howell and Gloria Mullins.
Rev. Dale A. Turner February 3, 1933 – August 1, 2020 The Reverend Dale Allen Turner, 87, of Crown Point and formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side at the Wittenberg Village Health Center in Crown Point on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 8:45 pm following an extended illness. He was born in Decker, MI on February 3, 1933 and was the son of the late Wilfred A. and Kathryn M. (Parrott) Turner. On June 5, 1953, Dale married Mahala “Mickie” Craig in Shabbona, MI. She survives at Wittenberg Village after 67 wonderful years together.
Also surviving are his loving daughters Sherry (Bruce) Ake of Ft. Gratiot, MI, Ranae (Doug) Heeres of Fayette, OH and Melanie (James) Hardman of Crown Point, IN; grandchildren Melissa Ake of Clinton Twp., MI, Jennilyn (Chris) Ake VanderWeide of Caldonia, MI, Erica (Levi) Heeres Suffel of Angola, IN, Landon (Emily) Heeres of Whitehouse, OH, Whitney Heeres of Fayette, OH, Stephanie (Derek) Hardman Garcia of Long Island, NY, and Andrea (Jeran) Hardman Nicholas of Ponmar, Tamil Nadu, India; great grandchildren Asher, Adelyn, Turner, Titus, Jackson, Joy, Gabriel, Silas, Eliana, Rosalie, Grace, Josiah, Obed, Timothy, Owen and Eva; siblings Joy (Robert) Bullock of Cortes, NM, Janice Turner of New Haven, MI and is preceded in death by a sister, Marilee (Jeffrey)Miller of Memphis, TN. Pastor Dale is also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
Dale was born and raised on a dairy farm in the “thumb” of Michigan and attended Michigan State University to study agriculture. In 1969, he joined Gideon’s International and began distributing Bibles and speaking in area churches each weekend to spread the word about their ministry. In 1971, he sold the farm and answered the call of God to become a full-time pastor. He pastored at the East Jordan (MI) Missionary Church for 12 years where he also served as Chaplain for the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Department for 9 years. He pastored the West Eckford Missionary Church in Marshall, MI for 5 years before moving to Elkhart, IN, where he was the Chaplain for the Osolo Township Fire Department for 16 years and pastored the Osolo Missionary Church on County Road 6 for 7 years until his health required his early retirement in 1995. After that, he and his wife Mickie were members of the Zion Missionary Church in Elkhart until joining their daughter Melanie and Jim Hardman in Crown Point. Dale moved in to Wittenberg Village in June of 2019.
48 Judy A. Witmer April 8, 1947 – August 25, 2020 Judy A. Witmer, 73, Wakarusa, met Jesus face to face, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born April 8, 1947, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Rev. Robert F. and Joan (Rohrer) McBrier. On August 16, 1969, she married Richard Witmer in New Paris, Indiana.
Surviving are her husband, Richard “Rich”, Wakarusa, son, Ryan, Miami, Florida, daughter, Renee (Dan) Bridges, Mishawaka, granddaughters, Melanie and Allie Bridges, brother, Dennis (Doris) McBrier, Albion, and a sister, Karen (Steve) Stickel, Goshen.
Preceding her in death are her parents and a sister, Nancy McBrier.
Judy was a 1965 graduate of Lakeville High School and a 1969 graduate of Goshen College with a Nursing Degree. She was employed as a registered nurse at Elkhart General Hospital and Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon, Iowa. She served 33 years with World Partners as a missionary in Brazil and Bulgaria. She was a member of Wakarusa Missionary Church.
Floran L. Mast November 14, 1923 – November 17, 2020 Floran L. Mast, age 97, of Elkhart, IN entered into the joy of his Lord and Savior on November 17, 2020 at Hubbard Hill Estates. He left a legacy of faithfulness. Floran was born November 14, 1923 in Elkhart County to Albert and Goldie (Culp) Mast.
He married Naomi Golden June 15, 1947 in Nappanee, IN. She preceded him in death December 20, 2019.
Surviving is their daughter Renee (David) Wise of Wakarusa, IN. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Elsie (Eldon) Mast and Nila (Paul) Mast, both of Elkhart.
Floran was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Miriam Sloat, and brothers, Paul Mast and Eldon Mast.
Floran graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1942 and worked as a farmer until the Lord called him into full time ministry. He attended Fort Wayne Bible College where he graduated in 1949. He then went on to pastor Cedar Road Missionary Church until 1961 when he became the Church Extension Director for the North Central District of the Missionary Church. During this time, he also worked as Administrative Assistant for the North Central District. In 1971 he was assigned the task of beginning a retirement facility for the Missionary Church. After many prayers, struggles, setbacks, blessings, and hard work the dream became reality with the building of Hubbard Hill Estates where Floran then worked as administrator for 20 years. Floran and Naomi were members of St. Mark Missionary Church.
Sherman W. Mills October 15, 1929 – December 5, 2020 Sherman W. Mills, age 91, of Westfield, IN, formerly of Omaha, NE.
49 Sherman went to his final rest on the Sabbath Day, December 5, 2020, while in the home of his son, Dan, and daughter-in-law, Joni, in Noblesville, Indiana.
Sherman graduated from Bethel College (now Bethel University) in 1951 with a Bachelor's Degree BA in Bible, Mishawaka, Indiana. Sherman was a full-time Minister for 44 years in the Missionary Church Midwest District pastoring 10 different churches in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. He taught public school grades 5–8 in Lewellen, Nebraska.
After retiring as a full-time church minister in 1995, he worked at Lifecare Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska as a maintenance man and chaplain. In 2008, he transitioned to Fountain View Active Retirement Community. At Fountain View, he was on the weekly Activities Calendar for sing-along with Sherman at the piano or accordion and a Bible Study. Sherman enjoyed playing the piano, organ and accordion for church services and prayer meetings, attending Missionary Church camp meetings and coaching Bible Quizzing Meets.
Sherman was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Grace Mills; brothers, Stephen and David; sister, Marie; wife, Betty Mills and daughter, Mary Anaya.
Sherman is survived by his children, Bonnie (Larry) Tippery, Steve (Cindy) Mills, John (Debbie) Mills, Dan (Joni) Mills, and Debbie Shively; son-in-law, Josue Anaya; brother, Calvin (Esther) Mills; sister, Grace (Ron) Lahr; 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Ralph Ringenberg January 17, 1921 – December 19, 2020 Rev. Ralph Ringenberg, age 99, died of complications of COVID-19 on Saturday, December 19, 2020. He spent his last year and a half residing in the independent living wing of Hubbard Hill – Living Wisdom Community, Elkhart, IN. He moved there from his residence in South Bend where he had lived since 1983.
He was born on January 17, 1921 on the family farm in Harlan, IN to Henry and Edna (Zeimer) Ringenberg. He attended school in Harlan and after graduation attended Fort Wayne Bible College, Cleveland Bible Institute (Malone College), and Taylor University.
In 1953 he married Emily Figuly. They were married for over 62 years, and he lovingly cared for her during several years of declining health until her death at their home in 2015. For over seven decades he was a minister with the Missionary Church. He pastored churches in Cleveland, OH; Yoder, IN; East Peoria, IL; Mooresville, IN; South Bend, IN; and Crumstown, IN. He also served as interim pastor at St. Mark Missionary Church for an extended period. He was known for his deep empathy and caring as a pastor.
He was the editor of the denominational magazine, The Missionary Worker, from 1947 to 1951, then continued as an assistant for another year; he edited the historically oriented book, Believers in the Missionary Church (1976); and he was a long-time faithful member of the Board of the Missionary Church Historical Society, to which he was named emeritus when he could no longer serve actively.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Emily; and in 2016 his grandson, Ross, as well as his older sister, Mary Evelyn Swedberg (101); and younger brother, Gerald (97) who both died in 2020.
50 He is survived by his three sons, Dr. Roy (Marabeth Johannes) Ringenberg of Raleigh, NC, Ron (Frances Valberg) Ringenberg, Elkhart, IN, and Dr. Rae (Melody Rohrer) Ringenberg, Apopka, FL. He also left behind 6 grandchildren: Sarah (Dan) Delsalvo, Peter Ringenberg and partner Leah Zimmer, Ruth (Jason) Martin; Joe (Rachael) Ringenberg; Nathan (Carolyn) Ringenberg, Joel Ringenberg and 10 great- granddaughters.
He left an indelible impact and a lasting legacy for his family, his congregations, and his many friends with his strong faith and gentle spirit.
Carrie Badertscher David Cramer Memorials Committee
51 2020 REPORT OF THE PRAIRIE CAMP BOARD CHAIRMAN
Although 2020 has been a year like no other, we continually thank God for all of you and for the many ways that God has worked through you to support Prairie Camp and help its ministry in this past year. Your continual partnership with camp is a great blessing.
God has continued to bless Prairie Camp with donations and support, despite the difficult times we have all found ourselves in. As a result, many exciting things are taking place. As the churches of this district have come around Prairie Camp with their support, we have been able to see repairs and renovations take place, such as the renovations of the Beech dorms. We love to see how God continually blesses Camp.
Although we weren’t able to meet in-person this year for camp, our amazing staff and volunteers were able to transition to an online-only format. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made that a possibility. While we obviously can’t see the fruit of that labor quite as easily as we would on a normal year, we prayerfully trust that God used those online services and resources to strengthen His relationship with all who participated in them.
We continue to look forward to what God has for Prairie Camp in this upcoming year. It is extremely exciting to see some facility improvement lately, like the bathrooms and Beech dorms being renovated. That being the case though, there are many facility needs at this time, including some very expensive ones. We are assessing them and doing our best to determine what the next steps should be. The pandemic has affected Camp’s ability to rent out facilities, and as such, has negatively impacted our finances. Although camp is meeting bills, it is difficult to look forward to continually improving camp when the ordinary income is not there. I would like to personally ask all of you, if you feel led to do so, to donate to camp to make up for this gap.
2021 dates for Family Camp will be July 18-24.
As always, Ben Hahn and his family are an incredible blessing to the camp. As our only full-time camp staff, he works tirelessly, overseeing camp rentals, building projects, camps, and maintenance. His family doesn’t let him do it on his own. Their dedication to Camp and their passion for it helps drive this ministry forward. For this, we publicly thank them.
Prairie Camp Board Chairman,
Josh Fisher
52 2020 REPORT OF THE PRAIRIE CAMP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Well, what can I say about 2020? My grandma always said if you can’t say something nice then you shouldn’t say anything at all. So…
If you would have told me at the end of 2019 that we would not host our own camps during June and July of 2020 I would have said you were crazy. Camp meetings have been happening on these grounds since 1880. Not much has stopped that from happening…until now. At least we were able to open to rental groups by August.
2020 was not all bad. We were able to be around for some family who needed some extra prayers and support. We were also gifted plenty of time to finish the remodel of the Beech Dorms. And let me tell you, they are something.
Another thing we were able to witness this past year is God’s continued provision. In a time when we could not have our own camps, God continued to bless our finances. I cannot thank enough, those who faithfully gave this past year.
My prayer for Prairie Camp for this year is that we will be able to have children and families on these grounds again. It is not the same without the joyful sounds that people bring to the camp environment. After all, a campfire without singing is just burning wood.
Please, never stop praying for the ministry at Camp as we continue “Impacting lives for Christ”. Watch for updates from newsletters, postcards, and www.prairiecamp.org for more info about the potential ministry growth of Prairie Camp.
Your partner in ministry,
Ben Hahn Executive Camp Director Prairie Camp
53 2020 REPORT OF THE STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
I want to begin by thanking Brad Thornton for his many years serving the district as the Student Ministries Director. Brad has a heart for youth ministry and served our district faithfully. He was my youth pastor for a year, and I was able to intern under his leadership for two years. I am gratefully for his ministry over the years.
The Youth Worker Getaway was held during the last weekend before the massive shutdowns in our country (March 13-15). There was a bit of uncertainty about the future of ministry as we gathered, but I believe that God used that time to encourage those who attended to press forward. Lee Houtz has been leading worship for the getaway for a number of years and was back with us. Joe Wenger was scheduled to lead our sessions in 2019 but had to leave early, so we invited him back in 2020.
Mayhem is an annual youth event that typically takes place in May. It was cancelled in 2020 due to concerns with COVID-19.
Discover Conference was held February 7-9 at Camp Michindoh in Hillsdale, MI. Though the district team does not play a direct role, the event is led by a team from the North Central District. Approximately 25 churches attended the event from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Our team began to transition at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021. We are in the process of repurposing and realigning the team around a common vision. Our hope is to see our district filled with healthy student ministries. We believe the best way to bring health to student ministries is to encourage and provide avenues for health to the leaders of those ministries. We are in the infancy stages of developing a plan to foster health to our student ministries. The plan should begin to take shape over the coming months.
I look forward to meeting new leaders, reconnecting with “old” friends, and dreaming of a future of hope in our district.
Respectfully submitted,
Norm Dial Student Ministries Director
54 2020 REPORT OF THE UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS
2020 was another solid year for your United Missionary Loans and Investments. We ended 2020 with total assets of $10,643,237. Of that amount we currently have $3,950,433 loaned out to 14 churches and Prairie Street Camp.
Even prior to the current difficulties our nation has experienced due to the COVID 19 virus, the UMLI board has been cautious and prudent over in building up undesignated reserves of $3,769,011. This amount serves as security for our investors, as a hedge against any loan defaults and to periodically provide additional resources to invest in other District ministries. UMLI currently provides loans to our churches and interest rates to our investors on their certificates of deposit as follows:
Loan rate @ 4.25%
Investment Rates
12 month @ 1.50%
24 months @ 2.00%
36 months @ 2.75%
The current members of the UMLI Board are Steven Cramer, President, Gary Martin, Vice President, Joe Wenger, Secretary/Treasurer, Ron Stichter, David Sjoberg, Connie Crum, LeAnne Koteskey, Rod Hooley, Matt Dodd and Chris Beall. Dan Bridges and Sara Baylis serve in advisory capacities. All of these individuals deserve your gratitude for their dedication and faithful service on behalf of our District.
Sara Baylis also continues to do an outstanding job of handling the day to day details related to the operation of UMLI.
Please review the 2020 audit for UMLI contained in the handbook and feel free to contact me or any board member if you have questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Steven R. Cramer UMLI President
55 2020 REPORT OF THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
The NCD Women’s Ministries had a wonderful retreat planned at Essenhaus Inn, in Middlebury, IN, for March 20-22, 2020. Our speaker was to be Shannan Martin and our worship leader was to be Mindi Mattern. Sadly, we had to cancel due to the Covid pandemic.
As we contacted ladies about their registration refunds, many of them told us to put their registration money toward Missions. So happily, we were able to raise $1045 for missions without having our retreat!
Our next retreat was planned for Feb. 26 - 28, 2021. But we also have had to cancel that one.
We have our fingers crossed and reservations made for the next retreat to be at the Farmstead Inn in Shipshewana, IN, on March 11 - 13, 2022.
Due to Prairie Camp being virtual in 2020, we also were unable to have our Ladies Day Event in July.
I am so thankful for the Retreat committee members who have continued to plan and work thru all the changes:
Renee Wise - Nappanee Church
Ann Werner - California Road
Rowena Miller – Brenneman
Patty Parker - St. Mark
Cyndi Poe - Crystal Valley (now in FL)
Gratefully submitted,
Missy Bayer- Gospel Center NCD Women’s Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
56 2020 REPORT OF MISSIONARY CHURCH NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT WOMEN’S MINISTRIES TREASURER STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
2019 Balance transferred (Checking and Savings) $1,000.00
Income
Received from churches, other 240.00 Budgeted amount received from NCD 1,500.00 Offering from Retreat fund 1,025.57 (Gifted by those who choose to give registration fees to Missions after Retreat had to be cancelled)
Total Income 2,765.57 ______Total Income plus Balance Transferred $ 3,765.57
Expense
Missionary Support (World Partners, Key Concepts) 1,930.19 Retreat (Spring 2020, cancelled because of Covid lockdown) Expenses from 2019 retreat 85.38
Total Expense $ 2,015.57 ______Balance on Hand December 31, 2020 $ 1,750.00
The NCD Women’s Ministries Board requests that designated money’s for specific missionaries be sent directly to World Partners or Key Concepts. NCD Women’s Ministries will continue to raise money for, accept offerings, and support our missionaries. Please send your offerings to me at the address below, or bring to a Women’s Ministries event.
Respectfully Submitted, Renee M. Wise Treasurer PO Box 370 Nappanee, IN 46550 574 536-5214
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UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2020
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statements of Financial Position ...... 3
Statements of Activities and Net Assets ...... 4
Statements of Cash Flows ...... 5
Notes to the Financial Statements ...... 6
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64 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC. STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 2020 and 2019
2020 2019 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents$ 964,993 $ 416,017 Investments 5,716,229 5,255,179 Prepaid Expenses 5,748 5,451 Interest Receivable 5,833 11,671 Equipment, Net 3,632 Loan Receivable (Net of Allowance for losses of $9,158 and $17,312, Respectively) 3,950,434 4,860,510 Total Assets$ 10,643,237 $ 10,552,460
LIABILITIES Accounts Payable$ 819 $ 1,540 Interest Payable 22,877 24,048 Notes Payable, Related Parties 758,241 707,737 Notes Payable, Certificates of Investment 5,793,996 6,050,124 Total Liabilities 6,575,933 6,783,449
NET ASSETS, WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS 4,067,304 3,769,011
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 10,643,237 $ 10,552,460
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. (See Independent Auditors' Report) (3) 65 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC. STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND NET ASSETS For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
2020 2019
Without Without Donor Donor Restrictions Restrictions REVENUE Interest on Loans$ 155,849 $ 158,275 Loan Interest Rebates 8,154 25,059 Investment Return, Net 463,404 782,366 Miscellaneous Income 222 Total Revenue and Gains 627,407 965,922
EXPENSES Program Expenses 230,081 235,627 Management and General Expenses 18,992 19,484 Total Expenses 249,073 255,111
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 378,334 710,811
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 3,769,011 3,058,200
Missionary Church North Central District Designation 80,041
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 4,067,304 $ 3,769,011
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. (See Independent Auditors' Report) (4) 66 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
2020 2019 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Change in Net Assets$ 378,334 $ 710,811 Adjustments to Reconcile Change in Net Assets to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Depreciation 3,631 3,631 Loss/(Gain) on Investments (461,050) (778,268) Recovery of Provision for Loan Loss (8,154) (25,060) Missionary Church North Central District Designation (80,041) (Increase)/Decrease in Operating Assets: Interest Receivable 5,838 (1,626) Prepaid Expenses (297) (316) Increase/(Decrease) in Operating Liabilities: Accounts Payable (721) 352 Interest Payable (1,171) (4,247) Net Cash (Used) by Operating Activities (163,631) (94,723)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Redemption of Investment Securities 1,652,557 Proceeds from Payments on Loans 955,881 483,707 Disbursements on Loans (37,650) (1,248,276) Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 918,231 887,988
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net Change in Certificates of Investments to Related Parties 50,504 10,270 Net Change in Certificates of Investment (256,128) (877,571) Net Cash (Used) by Financing Activities (205,624) (867,301)
NET CHANGE IN CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS 548,976 (74,036)
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning of Year 416,017 490,053
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of Year $ 964,993 $ 416,017
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE Interest Paid During the Year$ 177,832 $ 195,114
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. (See Independent Auditors' Report) (5) 67 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2020 and 2019
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations The United Missionary Loans & Investments, Inc. (Organization) is affiliated with the Missionary Church, Inc. and with all member organizations of the Missionary Church group. The mortgage loans to churches and affiliates in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan to finance construction of church buildings and church-related buildings within the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc. The Organization is managed by a 9 member Board of Directors (Board) that
Basis of Accounting The accounts of the Organization are maintained, and the financial statements are prepared, on the accrual basis of accounting and, accordingly, reflect all significant receivables, payables, and other liabilities.
Basis of Presentation Resources are classified for accounting and reporting purposes into two classes of net assets, according to donor-imposed restrictions:
Net assets without donor restrictions Net assets that are not subject to any donor-imposed restrictions.
Net assets with donor restrictions Net assets resulting from contributions and other inflows of assets whose use by the Organization is limited by donor-imposed stipulations that either expire by passage of time or can be fulfilled and removed by actions of the Organization pursuant to those stipulations. The Organization did not have any net assets with donor restrictions.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenue and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financial Statement Presentation Effective January 1, 2018, the Organization adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958). The ASU requires the Organization (1) to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to two classes of net assets: net assets without donor restrictions and net assets with donor restrictions; (2) present an analysis of expenses by function and nature in either the statement of activities, a separate statement, or in the notes and disclose a summary of the allocation method used to allocate costs; (3) disclose quantitative and qualitative information regarding liquidity and availability of resources, (4) present investment return net of external and direct internal investment expenses, and (5) modify other financial statement reporting requirements and disclosures intended to increase the usefulness of nonprofit financial statements.
( ) (6) 68 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2020 and 2019
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments which potentially subject the Organization to concentrations of credit risk include cash and investments. The Organization maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which typically exceed federally insured limits as guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Investments held by brokers in customer accounts are protected against physical loss by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Cash equivalents, other securities, and limited amounts of cash held in brokerage accounts is protected up to $500,000 for each brokerage account, with a limit of $250,000 for claims of un-invested cash balances. The SIPC insurance does not protect against market losses on investments. All investments held in brokerage accounts by the Organization at December 31, 2020 and 2019 are highly liquid. Though the market value of investments is subject to fluctuations on a year-to-year basis, management believes the investment policy is prudent for the long- term welfare of the Organization.
Cash and Cash Equivalents The Organization considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Money market funds and other cash e the accompanying Statements of Financial Position. Interest income on cash deposits are included in Investment Return, Net on the accompanying Statements of Activities.
Investments The Organization accounts for investments in accordance with FASB ASC 958-320, Not-for-Profit Entities Investment-Debt and Equity Securities. Under FASB ASC 958-320, the Organization is required to report investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values, and all investments in debt securities, at fair value. Interest, dividends, gain or loss, net of related fees, are reported in the statement of activities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized for changes in fair value between periods or when related securities are sold. Funds are invested in cash equivalents, equity and fixed-income instruments and bank certificates of deposit.
The underlying investments in equity and fixed-income instruments are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market, and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain marketable securities, and the level of uncertainty related to changes in the value of the mutual funds, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in risks in the near term could materially affect account balances and the amounts reported in the statements of financial position and the statements of activities.
Equipment The Organization records office equipment at cost and provides for depreciation over an estimated useful life of 5 years using the straight-line method.
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $3,631 in each year. Upon disposal or retirement of any item of property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts. Any gain or loss from disposals is included in operations. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations; renewals and betterments are capitalized.
( ) (7) 69 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2020 and 2019
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) Loans Receivable Interest income on interest-bearing loans is computed daily based upon the principal amount of the loans outstanding prior to payments received. All loans are secured by collateral and the mortgage is filed with the County Recorder in the county that the property is located.
Loans receivable that exhibit probable or observed credit weaknesses are subject to individual review. A loan is impaired when it is probable the Organization will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the te. The discount for impaired loans is adjusted through the allowance for loan losses.
borrower to meet its obligation without foreclosure, historical loan losses have been minimal. Any future recoveries are added back to the allowance.
Income Taxes - The Organization is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under the laws of the State of Indiana, and is exempt from federal and state income taxes pursuant to provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
On January 1, 2009, the Organization adopted ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which prescribed a comprehensive model for how an organization should measure, recognize, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that an organization has taken. Examples of tax positions include the tax- exempt status of the Organization and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). result of the implementation of ASC 740-10.
New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326). ASU 2016-13 requires organizations to estimate expected lifetime credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including loans, loan commitments, and financial guarantees. The amendment requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets as of the reporting date (including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts). The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The impact of the adoption of this ASU is currently being evaluated.
Liquidity Assets are presented in the accompanying statements of financial position according to their nearness of conversion to cash and liabilities according to the nearness of their maturity and resulting use of cash.
The Organization has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through February 18, 2021 the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
( ) (8) 70 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2020 and 2019
NOTE 2 - INVESTMENTS As required by the Investment Topic of the FASB ASC, the Organization reports investments in marketable securities with readily determinable fair values and all investments in debt securities at their fair values in the statement of financial position. Unrealized gains and losses are included in the change in net assets.
Investments in marketable securities stated at fair value consist of the following at December 31, 2020 and 2019:
------2020------2019------Fair Fair Cost Value Cost Value Cash and Money Funds $ 317,461 $ 317,461 $ 199,027 $ 199,027 Mutual Funds: Growth 460,736 628,960 464,183 543,785 Value 759,713 920,959 803,843 907,433 Bond 1,951,649 2,002,386 1,934,230 1,943,240 Blend 614,292 699,802 342,161 390,038 Stock 155,438 160,681 318,890 323,094 Emerging Markets 76,091 89,054 Convertible 42,711 60,397 130,467 147,529
Total Mutual Funds 4,060,630 4,562,239 3,993,774 4,255,119
Equities: Communications 82,906 123,408 Technology 32,044 53,610 93,248 140,814 Financial 114,517 168,295 139,173 193,489 Healthcare 55,259 70,816 47,379 58,957 Energy 46,647 44,567 39,569 41,951 Industrial Goods 27,741 31,113 32,597 39,068 Consumer Goods 95,181 130,724 96,396 116,976 Total Equities 454,295 622,533 448,362 591,255 Bank Certificates of Deposit 210,000 213,996 209,778 209,778 Total Investments $5,042,386 $5,716,229 $4,850,941 $5,255,179
( ) (9) 71 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2020 and 2019
NOTE 2 INVESTMENTS (Continued) The summary of investment earnings included in investment income in the accompanying statements of activities for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
2020 2019 Capital Gain Distributions $ 71,164 $ 57,441 Realized gains on sales of investments 74,580 74,382 Unrealized (losses)/gains on investments 246,105 538,771 Interest Earned 2,636 5,788 Dividends 125,222 167,369 Investment management fees (56,303) (61,385) Total Investment Earnings $ 463,404 $ 782,366
NOTE 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Generally accepted accounting principles provide a framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels of inputs that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability, which can be summarized as follows:
Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, these assets include listed equity securities, listed mutual funds, and money market funds.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, these assets include a Certificate of Deposit.
Level 3: Inputs are unobservable for the assets or liabilities and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity. The inputs into the determination of fair value are based upon the best information in the circumstances and may require significant management judgment or estimation. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, these assets include impaired loans.
The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the organization believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
The following table liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2020 and 2019:
2020 Total Level I Level II Money Market Funds $ 317,461 $ 317,461 Certificates of Deposit 213,996 $213,996 Equities 622,533 622,533 Mutual Funds 4,562,239 4,562,239 Total $5,716,229 $5,502,233 $213,996
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NOTE 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued) 2019 Total Level I Level II Money Market Funds $ 199,027 $ 199,027 Certificates of Deposit 209,778 $209,778 Equities 591,255 591,255 Mutual Funds 4,255,119 4,255,119 Total $5,255,179 $5,045,401 $209,778
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These include assets that are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, and as a result, may be recognized at fair value.
The Organization does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis other than loans that are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment generally based on fair values of the underlying collateral obtained through independent appraisals, internal evaluations, or by discounting the total expected future cash flows. Once the fair value of the collateral has been determined and any impairment amount calculated, a specific reserve allocation is made. Because many of these inputs are not observable, the measurements are classified as Level 3
The following table presents the Organizations assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2020 and 2019:
Total
Gains
2020 Total Level III (Losses) Financial Assets Impaired Loans, Net $643,982 $643,982 $(9,158)
Total
Gains 2019 Total Level III (Losses) Financial Assets
Impaired Loans, Net $901,958 $901,958 $(17,312)
NOTE 4 CONCENTRATIONS OF LOANS RECEIVABLE Loans outstanding which comprise 10% or more of the total outstanding loans receivable for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
2020 2019 Warsaw Missionary Church $ 643,982 $ 653,582 LaPorte Missionary Church 676,092 825,785 Gospel Center Missionary Church 770,676 1,075,182
Total $ 2,090,750 $ 2,554,549
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NOTE 4 CONCENTRATIONS OF LOANS RECEIVABLE (Continued) The Organization has a concentration of credit risk regarding its loans receivable. All loans are made either to churches in the Missionary Church, North Central District in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan or to related parties in the same geographical area.
NOTE 5 LOANS RECEIVABLE The loans receivable are composed of the following at December 31, 2020 and 2019:
2020 2019 Due From Churches, Secured, Interest at 4.5% $3,229,154 Due From Churches, Secured, Interest at 4.25% $3,285,577 706,038 Due From Churches, Secured, Noninterest bearing 653,140 919,271 Due From Prairie Camp, Secured, Due in Monthly Payments of $296, Interest at 4.25% 20,875 23,359 Subtotal 3,959,592 4,877,822 Allowance for Impaired Loans (9,158) (17,312) Total $ 3,950,434 $ 4,860,510
The Organization estimates approximately $246,201 of the loans receivable plus interest will be due during the year ending December 31, 2021. Until January 1, 2012 all of the loans receivable were guaranteed by Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc. Loans granted after January 1, 2012 are no longer guaranteed by the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc.; however, they are secured by the collateral and the mortgage is filed with the County Recorder in the county that the property is located. Loans receivable are considered delinquent after two missed payments. There are no loans considered delinquent at December 31, 2020.
Allowance for Loan Losses: loan losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. To determine the total allowance for loan losses, management takes into consideration the current economic conditions, past loan loss experience, probable future losses on loans to specific borrowers, the financial condition of the borrower and other pertinent factors that management believes require current recognition in estimating probable loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is increased by provisions for losses charged to expense and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries.
To estimate the impairment loss for impaired loans for which the stated recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value of the loan, management establishes specific reserves on a loan-by-loan basis
interest rate.
The activity in the allowance for loan loss was as follows: 2020 2019 Beginning Balance $ 17,312 $ 42,372 Rounding (1) Change based on loans individually evaluated for impairment (8,154) (25,059) Ending Balance $ 9,158 $ 17,312
Impaired Loans: Management considers a loan to be impaired when it is placed on nonaccrual status, is restructured or when, based on current information and events, it is determined that the Organization will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. When management identifies a loan as impaired, the amount of impairment is measured fective interest rate. ( ) (12) 74 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2020 and 2019
NOTE 5 LOANS RECEIVABLE (CONTINUED) Nonaccrual/nonperforming loans at December 31, 2020 and 2019 represent 16.5% and 18.5% respectively of the loan portfolio.
The primary means utilized by the Organization to resolve troubled debt consists of restructuring the troubled loan in a manner that provides a period of time with reduced payment requirements to provide opportunity to resolve the issues causing the trouble. The mission of the Organization and its relationship with its borrowers is unlike that of a traditional lender. Therefore, the Organization may be more willing to accept partial, deferred or late payments; and may agree to modify loan terms as part of a loan restructuring in lieu of exercising its right to foreclose.
A loan is classified as troubled debt restructuring if the Organization, for economic reasons related to
consider. Such concessions usually include a modification of loan terms, such as a reduction of the rate to below-market terms. A loan classified as troubled debt restructuring will generally retain such classification until the loan returns to a market rate or has been paid in full. Total debt restructurings at December 31, 2020 and 2019 were $653,140 and $919,271, respectively and require principal
The financial impact of troubled debt restructurings include loss of interest due to reduction in interest rates and increases the provision for losses.
NOTE 6 NOTES PAYABLE Certificates of Investment At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the following certificates of investment were outstanding:
2020 2019 1.50% Certificates $ 242,318 1.75% Certificates $ 351,825 2.00% Certificates 192,958 2.25% Certificates 221,383 390,096 2.75% Certificates 5,895,578 3,456,665 3.00% Certificates -0- 2,559,275 Total $6,552,237 $6,757,861
Aggregate maturities of certificates of investment for the years ended December 31, 2021 through 2023 are as follows:
2021: $1,866,228 2022: 1,819,326 2023: 2,866,683 Total $ 6,552,237
All certificates of investment are automatically renewed for an additional term from the maturity date specified on the certificate unless the owner, at least ten days prior to or following the maturity date, gives written notice that the note is not to be renewed.
Certain certificates of investment require that funds must first be loaned to designated Missionary Churches and Missionary Church organizations. Repayment of these certificates to the investor can be / epayment of such borrowings to United Missionary Loans & Investments, Inc. Funds repaid which exceed these requests for payment lose their There were no designated certificates of investment as of December 31, 2020 and 2019. ( ) (13) 75 UNITED MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2020 and 2019
NOTE 7 NOTES PAYABLE RELATED PARTIES Certificates of Investment At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Organization maintained investments on behalf of various related parties in the form of certificates of investments as follows:
2020 2019 2.75% Certificates $ 758,241 $ 438,337 3.00% Certificates -0- 269,400 Total $ 758,241 $707,737
Aggregate maturities of related party certificates of investment for the years ended December 31, 2021 through 2023 are as follows:
2021: $ 207,484 2022: 208,124 2023: 342,633 Total $ 758,241
NOTE 8 EXPENSES BY FUNCTION AND NATURE Expenses specifically identifiable to program or management and general are allocated to that function. Certain categories of expenses are attributable to both program services and supporting activities and are not specifically identifiable. Therefore, these expenses require allocation on a reasonable basis that is consistently applied. Wages are allocated based on estimates of time and effort.
The costs of providing the program and supporting services of the Organization by their function and nature for the year ended December 31, 2020 is summarized below.
Management Program and General Expenses Expenses Total Interest $ 176,661 $ 176,661 Professional Fees 29,851 29,851 Registration and Fees 750 750 Office Wages 10,768 $ 10,768 21,536 Office Supplies and Postage 1,457 486 1,943 Computer Software and Supplies 10,594 1,563 12,157 Depreciation Expense 3,631 3,631 Insurance Expense 1,158 1,158 Miscellaneous Expense -0- 1,386 1,386 Total Expenses $ 230,081 $ 18,992 $ 249,073
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NOTE 8 EXPENSES BY FUNCTION AND NATURE (Continued) The costs of providing the program and supporting services of the Organization by their function and nature for the year ended December 31, 2019 is summarized below.
Management Program and General Expenses Expenses Total Interest $ 190,867 $ 190,867 Professional Fees 20,551 20,551 Registration and Fees 750 750 Office Wages 11,457 $ 11,457 22,914 Office Supplies and Postage 1,945 648 2,593 Computer Software and Supplies 10,057 1,488 11,545 Depreciation Expense 3,631 3,631 Insurance Expense 1,492 1,492 Miscellaneous Expense -0- 768 768 Total Expenses $ 235,627 $ 19,484 $ 255,111
NOTE 9 LIQUIDITY AND AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES he statements of financial position date for general expenditures, reduced by amounts that are not available for general use due to contractual restrictions within one year of the statement of financial position date.
December 31, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 964,993 $ 416,017 Short term Investments 5,502,233 5,255,179 Current portion of loans receivable 246,201 343,392 Total financial assets available 6,713,427 6,014,588 Less amounts unavailable for general expenditure within one year Current portion of Certificates of Investment (1,866,228) (3,418,831) Total financial assets available for general expenditure within one year $ 4,847,199 $ 2,595,757
The Organization has set a minimum amount of $400,000 to hold in cash reserve for short-term emergency church loans and CD withdrawals by investors. As part of its liquidity management, the Organization has a policy to structure its financial assets to be available as general expenditures, liabilities, and other obligations become due. The Organization invests its cash in excess of its daily needs in unrestricted investments to get a higher rate of return than can be received from a bank savings account.
NOTE 10 UNCERTAINTIES In December 2019, a nov - March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Through the date of tions. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming fiscal year 2021 will depend on certain developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak, effectiveness of any vaccine, and the impact on the market, customers and vendors all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. At this time, the extent to which COVID- forward or results of operations is uncertain.
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1/1/2020 1/1/2021 to to Change % Change 12/31/2020 12/31/2021
District Superintendent Salary $76,447.00 $76,447.00 0.00 0.00% Housing $25,000.00 $25,000.00 0.00 0.00% TSA $8,320.00 $8,320.00 0.00 0.00% Life Insurance $168.00 $168.00 0.00 0.00% LTD $525.00 $525.00 0.00 0.00%
District Superintendent Travel $5,000.00 $5,000.00 0.00 0.00% District Superintendent Continuing Education $500.00 $500.00 0.00 0.00%
Assistant to the District Superintendent Salary $86,227.00 $86,227.00 0.00 0.00% TSA $5,000.00 $5,000.00 0.00 0.00% SS/Medicare $6,978.87 $6,978.87 0.00 0.00% Life Insurance $168.00 $168.00 0.00 0.00%
ADS Travel $2,200.00 $2,000.00 (200.00) -9.09% ADS Continuing Education $500.00 $500.00 0.00 0.00%
District Compensation (Staff & Directors) $144,387.98 $144,710.93 322.95 0.22% District Operating Expenses $70,630.00 $71,880.00 1,250.00 1.77%
Youth Ministries $4,000.00 $4,000.00 0.00 0.00% J.O.Y. Ministries $250.00 $250.00 0.00 0.00% Children's Ministries $2,000.00 $2,000.00 0.00 0.00% Women's Ministries $1,500.00 $1,500.00 0.00 0.00%
Worker's Compensation $33,000.00 $32,000.00 (1,000.00) -3.03%
$472,801.85 $473,174.80 372.95 0.08%
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SECTION FIVE
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Missionary Church, North Central District
BYLAWS Policies & Guidelines
Revised 9/11/2020
81 DISTRICT BYLAWS as approved at District Conference 9/11/2020
ARTICLE I – NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1: Name
The name of this organization shall be MISSIONARY CHURCH, NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, INC.
Section 2: Purpose
The Missionary Church, NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, in obedience to Jesus Christ her Lord, is committed to being holy people of God in the world and to building His Church by worldwide evangelism, discipleship and multiplication of growing churches, all to the glory of God. As a family of churches that is biblically grounded, we exist to inspire, challenge, and resource one another in that task.
ARTICLE II – CORPORATION
Section 1: Corporation
A. Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., is an Indiana Corporation, and as such is incorporated also in Michigan. B. The geographical area of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., shall be generally northern Indiana and southern Michigan. Specifically, the boundary between the North Central District and the Central District in the State of Indiana shall be from east to west, U.S. Highway 6 from the Indiana/Ohio state line to Indiana S.R. 13; south to Indiana S.R. 14; west to Indiana S.R. 15; south to U.S. Highway 24; west to the Indiana/Illinois state line. The greater Chicago metropolitan area shall be shared by the North Central District and the Central District of the Missionary Church. C. The North Central District shall include the portion of Indiana north of the boundary stated above, and a portion of southern Michigan. The eastern boundary in Michigan is U.S. Highway 23; the northern boundary is I-94 to the Berrien County line, and shall include Berrien County.
Section 2: Home Office
The Home office of the Corporation is located at 3301 Benham Ave., Elkhart, Indiana 46517- 2247.
Section 3: Conference Year
The Conference Year shall be January 1 - December 31.
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Relationship
This organization is a subsidiary of the Missionary Church, Inc., with headquarters at 3811 Vanguard Drive, P.O. Box 9127, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46899, and as such is responsible for the promotion of the work and objectives of the parent organization within the borders known as the MISSIONARY CHURCH, NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, INC. It shall be governed in all matters pertaining to doctrine, polity and practice by the Constitution and Bylaws of the parent organization.
ARTICLE IV – DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Section 1: Jurisdiction
A. The Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., shall be governed by a District Conference which shall function in accordance with the authority delegated to it by the Constitution and General Conference of the Missionary Church and by the Missionary Church, North Central District Bylaws. B. The District Conference shall include all churches and entities duly recognized as part of the Missionary Church, North Central District. (A district entity is any entity controlled by the district and used for district purposes.)
Section 2: Composition
The District Conference shall be constituted of only members of the Missionary Church. The District Conference shall be composed of: the Denominational President, member ex officio; all ordained and licensed ministers with credentials in the district; the members of the District Governance Board, Camp Board, Devon Oasis Board, UMLI Board, Hubbard Hill Estates Board, and Management Team: President of Bethel University; Directors of District Ministries; one lay delegate for each 50 members or major fraction thereof from each full member church.
Section 3: Time of Meeting
The District Conference shall meet annually at the time and place decided by the District Conference. All Conferences shall be governed according to Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 4: Functions of the District Conference
A. The District Conference shall select by ballot its own officers and committees including the District Superintendent, Vice District Superintendent, Treasurer, the Secretary, the additional members of the Governance Board and such other officers, boards and committees as may be deemed necessary. A majority of votes cast shall be required for election or ratification. B. It shall approve new churches for membership in the Missionary Church and request that a certificate of membership in the denomination be issued by the proper denominational officers.
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83 C. It shall license and ordain ministers in keeping with the provisions of the Constitution of the Missionary Church and shall certify such to the proper denominational officers. D. It shall conduct conferences, conventions and camps in the district as practical and shall take steps as are necessary to implement and to promote the missionary programs of the denomination. E. It shall receive the reports of the District Superintendent and other officers, pastors, other ministers, boards and committees; and submit to the General Conference such reports as may be required. F. It shall be the prerogative of the District Conference to make recommendations to the General Conference.
Section 5: Special Session of District Conference
A special session of District Conference may be called by the District Governance Board. The membership of the special session of District Conference shall follow the guidelines outlined in Article IV, Section 2 of the District Bylaws. Churches shall report names of delegates to the District Resource Center no later than 14 days prior to the special session of District Conference.
Section 6: Conference Leadership
The District Superintendent shall serve as the Chairman of the District Conference and any special session of District Conference, and Vice Chairman shall be the Vice District Superintendent.
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1: Executive Officers
The Executive Officers of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., shall consist of a District Superintendent, Vice District Superintendent, Secretary, Treasurer and the Assistant to the District Superintendent. All officers must be members in good standing of a full member Missionary Church.
Section 2: District Superintendent
A. The District Superintendent shall be elected for a four-year term by the District Conference from among the ordained ministers of the Missionary Church in a special session of District Conference in February preceding his taking office on July 1 of that year. In case of special need, the District Governance Board may request assistance from the General Oversight Council and the Ministry Leadership Council of the Missionary Church. B. In a situation where the sitting District Superintendent is running unopposed, the vote shall become a referendum on whether the sitting District Superintendent shall stay in office. After the first four-year term, a simple majority of votes is necessary for reelection of the sitting District Superintendent. After two four-year terms have been served, a two-thirds majority of votes is necessary for reelection of the sitting District Superintendent. Should the above thresholds not be reached, then the sitting District Superintendent shall not be eligible to run 3
84 in the following election. The Nominating Committee for the District Superintendent shall then be reactivated and must again make every possible effort to submit at least two qualified nominees to the Governance Board. An election for the District Superintendent will then be held at District Conference. C. In a situation where the sitting District Superintendent does not complete a full term, the Governance Board shall establish a timeline for the mid-term election and transition process, including the start date and length of term.
Section 3: Vice District Superintendent
The Vice District Superintendent shall be elected for a term of four years by the District Conference from among its ordained ministers.
Section 4: Assistant to the District Superintendent
The Assistant to the District Superintendent shall be recommended by the District Superintendent and approved by the Governance Board for a four-year term coinciding with that of the District Superintendent.
Section 5: Secretary
The Secretary of the District shall be elected for a term of two years by the District Conference.
Section 6: Treasurer
The Treasurer of the District shall be elected for a term of three years by the District Conference.
Section 7: Term of Officers
All elected and appointed officers and committee members shall take office at the close of the annual District Conference, with the exception of Prairie Camp, whose officers and board members shall take office within 30 days of the conclusion of Family Camp.
Section 8: Vacancies
Any vacancies occurring among executive officers, boards or committees not otherwise provided for shall be filled by appointment by the District Governance Board. Such appointees shall serve until the next District Conference.
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Section 1: District Superintendent
The District Superintendent shall:
A. Have supervision of all the churches and ministers within his jurisdiction; B. Uphold the Constitution of the Missionary Church; C. Arrange for conventions and conferences within the district; D. Arrange for meetings in each church in the interests of denominational programs; E. Emphasize the duties of churches to their pastors and pastors to their churches; F. Take such steps as necessary in the change or transfer of ministers; G. Serve as the chief liaison officer between the Governance Board and pastors and congregations in all pastoral relations; H. Submit to the General Conference a full report of the work of his district, including a summarized statistical report of the General Conference term; I. Maintain healthy relationships with the denomination and its entities; J. Accept such other assignments as may be outlined from time-to-time by the District Conference; K. Recommend an Assistant to the District Superintendent to be approved by the Governance Board; and L. At his discretion appoint Vice District Superintendent or Assistant to the Superintendent to serve as his representative at any board or committee meeting he is unable to attend.
Section 2: Vice District Superintendent
The Vice District Superintendent shall perform such duties as delegated by the District Superintendent. In case of death, resignation or removal of the District Superintendent, the Governance Board shall appoint the Vice District Superintendent to serve as District Superintendent until a special session of District Conference.
Section 3: Assistant to the District Superintendent
The Assistant to the District Superintendent shall be recommended by the District Superintendent and approved by the Governance Board. His term of office shall coincide with that of the District Superintendent who recommended him. His duties shall be those defined by the District Superintendent. He is an advisory member of the Governance Board and its Executive Committee.
Section 4: Secretary
The Secretary shall record and keep the minutes of the District Conference and District Governance Board and perform such other functions as are outlined by the Conference or Governance Board.
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The Treasurer shall receive such monies as the District Conference shall determine and make payments in keeping with its policies and directives. He shall submit such reports as the District Conference, District Governance Board and District Superintendent shall require.
ARTICLE VII – DISTRICT GOVERNANCE BOARD
Section 1: Role
The affairs of the Corporation shall be administered by a Governance Board.
Section 2: Composition
The composition of the Governance Board shall be:
A. The Governance Board shall be the highest decision-making body apart from District Conference. B. The size of the Governance Board shall be a total of 13; with one advisory member and 12 voting members, of whom at least two and a maximum of four must be Lay Persons. C. The Governance Board shall consist of: District Superintendent; Vice District Superintendent; Assistant to the District Superintendent (advisory member); Secretary; Treasurer; four elected members; and four appointed members. D. At each annual District Conference two members shall be elected for two year terms, and two members shall be ratified for two year terms. Of the four elected or ratified, at least two must be Lay Persons. E. Board Members appointed by the Governance Board shall be presented to District Conference for ratification by a simple majority vote. F. All terms shall begin following the adjournment of that District Conference. G. The District Superintendent shall be Chairman of the Governance Board; the Vice District Superintendent the Vice Chairman of the Board; the District Secretary the Secretary of the Board; and the District Treasurer the Treasurer of the Board.
Section 3: Term Limitation
Non-salaried ratified or elected members of the Governance Board who have served for four consecutive years shall be ineligible for one year to be ratified or elected for another term.
Section 4: Executive Committee
A. An Executive Committee of the Governance Board shall be composed of the District Superintendent, Vice District Superintendent, Secretary, Treasurer, and one person annually elected from the Governance Board by the Governance Board. The Assistant to the District Superintendent shall be an advisory member. B. Any four (4) members of the Executive Committee may call a meeting of the Executive Committee or Governance Board. Any two officers of the district may sign official papers 6
87 in behalf of the district. In the event a member(s) of the Executive Committee is unable to attend a specific meeting, the District Superintendent may appoint, from the Governance Board, a temporary member(s) to serve for that meeting.
Section 5: Duties
A. It shall be the responsibility of the Governance Board to conduct the necessary business of the District Conference in the intervals between Conferences; it shall deal with all emergency matters and shall call a special session of the District Conference when necessary. Its actions shall be subject to ratification by the next District Conference. B. The Governance Board has the authority to delegate some of its business to teams composed of a minimum of three Governance Board members and any other individuals appointed by the Governance Board. All teams shall report to the Governance Board. C. The Governance Board shall conduct a minimum of two meetings annually.
Section 6: Emergency Powers
A. When there are irreconcilable differences within a local church after counsel by the District Superintendent and his representatives has been unsuccessful in resolving the issues affecting church health, and when at least two of the following conditions are met: 1) The local church board supported by a majority vote request emergency assistance. 2) The Senior Pastor requests emergency assistance. 3) The District Executive Committee believes significant problems exists that warrant emergency assistance. 4) The District Superintendent believes significant problems exists that warrant emergency assistance.
B. The following steps shall be taken: 1) The District Executive Committee shall call a congregational meeting or a local church board meeting to gather information in order to understand the issues involved. The District Superintendent shall chair the meeting. 2) The District Superintendent shall give a report to the District Governance Board. The District Governance Board, by two-thirds majority vote, shall assume the temporary decision making authority in a local church, to make pastoral changes, exercise church discipline, suspend the local church bylaws or assume responsibility over the local church finances. These decisions will be made for the long-term benefit of the local church, the district, the denomination and the Body of Christ.
Section 7: District Superintendent Performance Review
The Governance Board shall annually conduct a performance review for the District Superintendent.
Section 8: Appointments
The Governance Board shall appoint the Directors, Teams, and Committees necessary to conduct the business of the District Conference (see Appendix 1, Section 1) 7
88 Section 9: District Teams, Committees, and Boards
The following entities shall operate under the authority of the Governance Board but shall act as decision making bodies. Each team, committee, and board is accountable to the Governance Board as outlined in the organizational structure of the Missionary Church North Central District.
A. Management Team The Governance Board shall hold in trust any properties owned by the District Conference and have authority to receive and hold in trust monies, convey or exchange real estate held by the District Conference or other property such as stocks, bonds, mortgages and other securities; issue annuity agreements; and serve as the trustees for estates and gifts in conformity with civil laws in keeping with authority delegated by the District Conference. The Governance Board shall appoint a Management Team to serve as agents to carry out any of the foregoing authorizations.
B. Committee on Credentials The Governance Board shall appoint a Committee on Credentials to recommend all ministerial candidates for credentials. The Governance Board shall certify to the proper denominational official annually a list of all ordained and licensed ministers under the jurisdiction of the district.
C. Finance Committee The Governance Board shall serve as, or may appoint, the Finance Committee.
D. Nominating Committee 1) The Governance Board shall appoint a Nominating Committee of seven members. 2) It shall submit nominations to the Conference for the following district officers, directors and committees: Vice District Superintendent; Secretary; Treasurer; additional members of the Governance Board; and such others as may be delegated to them. 3) Whenever feasible, the slate of candidates for each standing committee shall include at least one more name than the number to be elected. 4) In each of these elections, additional nominations may be received from the floor.
E. Nominating Committee for the District Superintendent 1) The Governance Board shall appoint a Nominating Committee, for the District Superintendent, of seven members. At least three of the seven members must be members of the Governance Board. 2) This shall be a vetting committee to determine that candidates have the qualifications, skills, and gifts required to fill the position of District Superintendent. 3) The sitting District Superintendent shall make his wishes regarding being on the ballot known to the Governance Board in writing by September fifteenth of the year prior to the election. If so indicated, his name shall appear on the ballot. 4) Candidates for nomination must be submitted to the Nominating Committee for the District Superintendent by October fifteenth of the year prior to the election to allow for the required vetting process. 5) The Nominating Committee for the District Superintendent shall make every possible effort to submit at least two qualified nominees to the Governance Board. 8
89 6) The Governance Board shall have the authority to set the final ballot for the election of the District Superintendent.
Section 10 Quorum And Electronic Participation
A. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business provided due notice of the meeting has been given. While physical presence at all meetings is generally required, in special circumstances Board members may participate in a regular or special meeting by, or conduct the meeting through the use of, any means of communication by which all members participating may simultaneously communicate with each other during the meeting. B. A Board action by electronic means is acceptable in situations where the vote is unanimous and a response has been received from each member of the Board. Electronic decisions shall be ratified at the next physical meeting of the Governance Board.
ARTICLE VIII – CAMP BOARD, HISTORIAN, AND WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Section 1: Camp Board
A. The Camp Board shall be composed of nine members who shall be ratified by District Conference for two-year staggered terms. Besides these, the District Superintendent is a member by virtue of his office and shall be allowed to appoint a representative to attend in his absence. The Camp Board will annually elect its officers. B. It shall be in charge of maintenance of the entire camping ministry including maintenance of the campground and Family Camp. It shall be responsible to the Governance Board of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc. for capital investments, including erection of buildings, purchase of property and major improvements. C. It shall appoint the Camp Director. The Camp Director shall oversee the camp ministry, appoint directors and assistant directors, and hire camp staff.
Section 2: District Historian
A. The District Historian shall be appointed by the Governance Board for a two-year term. B. It shall be the duty of the District Historian to submit an annual report to the Conference of the significant events of the year.
Section 3: Director of Women’s Ministries
The Director of Women’s Ministries and other officers shall be elected by the members of the Women’s Ministry at their annual meeting and shall fulfill the duties as stated in Article XIV, A. in the Constitution of the Missionary Church.
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90 ARTICLE IX – PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Section 1: United Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc.
A. United Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc., is a separate corporation from the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc. Membership in this corporation is on an annual basis and each year every person, who is a voting member of the District Conference of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., shall automatically, by virtue of this designation, become a member of this corporation and shall remain such until the next District Conference is convened. All annual meetings of the members shall be held at the same place and time as the District Conference of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc.
B. The number of Directors of this Corporation shall be nine (9). The Directors shall be apportioned into three classes, with the terms of the Directors in each class expiring at different times. All Directors, excepting cases of election to fill unexpired terms, shall be elected for a period of three years. C. The Directors shall be ratified at the annual meeting by a majority vote of the members of the Corporation. Membership on the UML&I Board shall be limited to those persons who are members of churches in the North Central District. D. The District Superintendent shall serve as an additional member by virtue of his office and shall be allowed to appoint a representative to attend in his absence.
Section 2: Hubbard Hill Estates, Inc.
A. Hubbard Hill Estates, Inc., is a separate corporation from the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc. The purposes for which the corporation exists are to provide elderly persons with housing facilities and services especially designed to meet their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs; and to promote their health, security, happiness and usefulness in longer living. B. The Corporation is irrevocably dedicated to and operated exclusively for non-profit purposes; and no part of the income or assets of the Corporation shall be distributed to, nor inure to the benefit of, any individual. C. Members of the Hubbard Hill Estates Board of Directors shall be of one class with equal rights and privileges, and shall be limited to individuals who have the approval of the Governance Board of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc. In the event that aforesaid approval is withdrawn, then and in that event, shall such constitute automatic resignation as a member and director of the Corporation. D. The initial Board of Directors is twenty-five. The exact number of Directors is not stated; the minimum number shall be twelve and the maximum shall be twenty-five, the exact number being prescribed in the Bylaws of the corporation. The Board of Directors shall be ratified by the District Conference of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., and shall serve for three years in staggered terms. The District Superintendent of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., shall be a member of the Board of Directors by virtue of office and shall be allowed to appoint a representative to attend in his absence.
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91 ARTICLE X – DISTRICT FINANCES
Section 1: District Finances
A. FINANCIAL STATEMENT – The Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc. shall care for the funding of all its activities, ministries and programs and shall be self-supporting. B. FISCAL YEAR – The fiscal year shall be from January 1 to December 31. C. FUNDING: 1) The District Governance Board shall serve as, or may appoint, a Finance Committee. 2) The District Superintendent and District Treasurer shall be members of the Finance Committee by virtue of their office and shall be voting members. 3) The Finance Committee shall be composed of eight members – three layman and three pastors, the District Superintendent and District Treasurer. 4) The Finance Committee shall present the proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the Governance Board. 5) The Governance Board shall annually set the assessment cap on any and all churches in the district. 6) The approved district budget for the next fiscal year shall be reported to district churches. 7) Assessments shall be given by the individual churches using the standard percent of total church receipts. 8) Total receipts shall include all monies which are eligible for tax-deductible receipt, except building/capital fund monies. 9) The assessment from each church shall be proposed by the Finance Committee at the time the proposed budget is drafted. 10) Exceptions to the percent rule shall be as follows: a. Established churches which choose to become a part of the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc., and new church plants, shall be phased into a full assessment over a period of three years (year one, 1/3 share (33.3%) of full assessment, year two, 2/3 share (66.6%) of full assessment, year three, full assessment). b. Extenuating circumstances as noted by the Management Team. 11) Each church should forward its assessment in 12 equal payments beginning January 15th and continuing each month with a payment by the 15th to the district office. 12) Appeal process shall include the following: a. A written statement of the reason why the assessment cannot be fulfilled and the amount in question. This statement shall be properly signed by any two officers of the local church board. This statement shall be sent to the District Superintendent. b. A copy of the minutes that record the decision of the local church board to exercise their right to appeal. c. All financial records requested by the District Superintendent. d. The pastor and other persons from the church may be requested to be present when the appeal is discussed and may be asked for their input. e. The final decision rests with the Governance Board. f. A letter will be issued to the pastor and the local church board after a decision has been reached by the Governance Board. 11
92 13) It is imperative that the local church and district understand that their ministries are the same and together each is working to build the greatest kingdom in the world. Everything should be done to encourage a cooperative spirit between the district and local church.
Section 2: District Assessments
District operating budget shall be raised through an annual Conference Assessment. Assessments shall not exceed 3% of the total offerings of each local church.
Section 3: World Missions
All monies for World Missions shall be sent directly by the churches to the Denominational Treasurer. The District Superintendent shall receive appropriate reports from the Denominational Treasurer of the district churches’ giving.
Section 4: Expansion Ministry
All Expansion Ministry Funds shall be sent monthly to the District office.
ARTICLE XI – MINISTERS
Section 1: Educational Requirements
Candidates for the ministry shall be expected to fulfill the requirements stated in the “Constitution of the Missionary Church, Article XII”.
Section 2: Procedure for Credentials
A person seeking ministerial standing in the Missionary Church should counsel with his pastor and District Superintendent or with the Director of World Partners in the case of a missionary candidate. If his qualifications are acceptable, he may submit a final application, which shall be duly considered by the respective bodies authorized to approve candidates and confer ministerial credentials. Candidates who are approved for ministerial service shall be granted a license only upon being duly appointed to active service.
Section 3: Licensed Ministers
A. Candidates shall be approved by the District Conference or the Governance Board after satisfactorily passing an examination and being recommended for licensing by the Committee on Credentials. B. Any licensed minister in the district who is actively engaged in full-time Christian work AND who has completed two consecutive years of satisfactory ministry may be a candidate for ordination. His request should be made to the District Superintendent in writing at least six months in advance of the desired ordination date. He shall then be interviewed by the
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93 Credentialing Committee as to doctrine, practices, and ministry. The Credentialing Committee may recommend the approval to the Governance Board. C. If a minister who has been ordained by another denomination desires to join this District Conference, he shall make application to the District Superintendent. He shall give full particulars as to previous ordination, reasons for withdrawal, intention to join the church, and acquaintance and agreement with the Constitution by an examination. This information shall be presented to the District Conference, which shall take one of the following actions: 1) Recognize the previous ordination and accept the candidate at once as an ordained minister of the church; 2) Provisionally recognize his previous ordination until such time as the District Conference can fully recognize him as an ordained minister or advise his reordination; 3) Delay action in view of further investigation; or 4) Deny the application.
Section 4: Evangelists
A. A Missionary Church minister duly credentialed by his District Conference, feeling the call to a full-time evangelistic ministry, may be certified as an approved district or denominational Evangelist. B. It shall be his duty to do the work of an Evangelist and to make full proof of his ministry by preaching the Word and exhorting with all long-suffering and doctrine. II Timothy 4:2-5 C. He shall uphold the doctrines and practices of the Missionary Church, and keep himself above reproach in all matters of conduct and finance. D. He shall make an annual report to the President of the Missionary Church.
Section 5: Duties of Credentialed Ministers
A. Credentialed ministers are given the authority to administer communion and baptism, and to solemnize marriage. B. All ministers in the homeland shall submit an annual report to the respective District Superintendent; all foreign missionaries shall submit their reports to the Director of World Partners. C. All active credentialed ministers shall meet the annual continuing education requirements as set forth in the Continuing Education Strategy.
Section 6: Discipline of Ministers
Any minister against whom a charge is made for unwise or unbecoming conduct of ministers departing from any doctrine or practice of the Constitution of the Missionary Church, Inc., shall be admonished by the District Superintendent; in the event no satisfactory adjustment is made, the District Superintendent shall bring the matter to the attention of the District Governance Board for appropriate action. If the charge is of sufficient magnitude in the estimation of the District Superintendent, he may temporarily suspend the minister. Final action shall be taken by the Governance Board.
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94 Section 7: Inactive Ministers
Ordained ministers who have discontinued active ministry shall be put on an inactive list. After three years of such inactivity in Christian service, the issuance of credentials shall be discontinued. Exception to this shall be those who retire after having served 25 years of approved ministry; those for whom valid circumstances have interrupted their ministry; and those whom the District Governance Board may recommend for continuing certification. Reinstatement to ordained status is possible if the minister resumes active service. He must make application to the District Governance Board who will appoint a committee to interview him. The District Governance Board will take final action upon the recommendation of this examining committee. Credentials will be restored if such action is favorable.
Section 8: Women Ministers
A. Women who feel called of God to a Christian ministry and who desire ministerial standing shall follow the same procedure as men. B. See Missionary Church Constitution (Article XVII “Local Church,” Section D. “Officers,” 1. “Pastor,” a.) and also the position paper, “The Role of Women in Ministry.”
Section 9: Calling a Pastor
A. The District Superintendent shall make available to each church desiring a change of pastor, a list of all approved ministers. B. A local church seeking a new pastor shall work through the District Superintendent. Under no circumstances may candidates be summoned without his prior approval. C. From the list of approved and available Missionary Church pastors and workers, the church may, through the District Superintendent, make preliminary contact with the desired prospect. D. The Church Board or the Pastoral Search Committee, exclusive of the pastor, shall bring to the Local Conference the name of a candidate which it considers advisable.
Section 10: Tenure and Votes of Confidence
A. When a pastor is called by a church, the call shall require at least a two-thirds majority vote of the Local Conference. They are committing to one another for the foreseeable future. This shall be considered an indefinite call; the relationship is not to be entered into on a trial basis. B. An indefinite call shall be understood to mean that so long as relationships are good and the work of the church is progressing well, no pastoral vote of confidence will be called. C. Annually, between October 1 and December 31, the relationships between pastor and church shall be assessed by conducting a pastoral and church board review. Both the pastor and the church board shall submit copies of the reviews to the District Superintendent within 10 days of the reviews being completed. D. On or before February 15 of each year, each minister shall express to the District Superintendent, via the Annual Ministerial Report, his desire regarding his field of service
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95 for the next Conference term. If the pastor thinks that a change of pastors is advisable, he shall inform his Church Board. E. Should relationships break down or the progress of the church be questioned, either pastor or board may request a vote of confidence from the church board. The vote of the board shall be taken not later than January 31. 1) If an incumbent pastor receives less than a majority of the votes cast by the church board, consultation with the District Superintendent is required. 2) After consultation with the District Superintendent, either pastor or board may call for a pastoral vote of confidence by the Local Conference. A vote shall be taken not later than February 28. 3) A pastoral vote of confidence shall be announced at least two Sundays prior to the vote. Absentee ballots are not permitted. 4) If an incumbent pastor receives less than a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, the advisability of the pastor remaining at the church shall be determined by the District Superintendent, pastor and the Church Board in consultation. The final determination shall rest with the District Superintendent. 5) The District Superintendent shall be informed of the result of the vote within 48 hours by either the church secretary or the Board Chairman.
Section 11: Pastoral Changes
A. Pastors, candidates, and/or churches shall consult with the District Superintendent regarding all matters of pastoral transition such as timing, compensation, and process. B. Whenever a minister resigns his pastorate, that pastor shall not be eligible for a period of one year to candidate in the same church from which he resigned. C. Whenever a minister is candidating in a church, the current pastor and his immediate family shall not be present. Further, any additional credentialed ministry staff should consider, under the guidance of the District Superintendent, the advisability of being present. D. Whenever a church is without a pastor, the District Superintendent may at his discretion and in consultation with the local congregation appoint an interim pastor until the new pastor arrives.
Section 12: Pastor’s Compensation Review
Each year when preparing the budget for the coming year, the Church Board shall review the pastor’s salary and benefits. The District Superintendent shall be available for consultation with the church board in establishing a fair compensation package.
Section 13: Vacation of Credentialed Ministers
All credentialed ministers including Pastors, District Superintendent, and Assistant to the District Superintendent shall be granted vacation according to the following schedule:
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96 6 mos.-1 year = 1 week 1-5 years = 2 weeks 6-12 years = 3 weeks 13-19 years = 4 weeks 20+ years = 5 weeks
These years of service shall be interpreted as meaning years served in full-time ministry while credentialed. A week is defined as seven to nine days, including one Sunday and at least one Wednesday. This will be exclusive of Denominational and District Conferences, Camps, Pastors’ Retreat, etc. Pastors shall be responsible for arranging the time of vacation and the selection of the pulpit replacement for the Sundays, subject to the approval of the Church Board. The honorariums for the guest speakers shall be cared for by the church treasury unless otherwise agreed upon. This schedule is a minimum and a church may grant additional vacation if it so desires.
Section 14: Ministry Staff
A. All ministry staff members must be approved by the District Superintendent prior to being hired by a local church. B. A minister who has been credentialed by another denomination must have approval of the transfer of credentials before being hired. C. Ministry Staff are selected by the Senior Pastor with the approval of the Church Board and are not subject to congregational vote. D. At the installation of a new Senior Pastor all ministry staff members, as a matter of protocol, shall offer their resignation in writing to the incoming Senior Pastor. E. In the absence of a Senior Pastor, the Church Board shall consult with the District Superintendent before implementing any changes in Ministry Staff.
ARTICLE XII – DISSOLUTION CLAUSE
In the event it becomes necessary to dissolve or terminate the Missionary Church, North Central District, Inc.; by unanimous vote of the North Central District Governance Board, all assets, if any, after all expenses and debts have been paid, shall be transferred to The Missionary Church, Inc., which qualifies under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1984 or amendments thereto.
ARTICLE XIII – AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the Bylaws may be adopted at any session of the District Conference by a two- thirds majority vote of the Conference, provided they do not conflict with the Constitution of the Missionary Church.
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Standing Rules North Central District, Inc.
SECTION 1 – APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNANCE BOARD:
A. Directors Expansion Ministries Hispanic Ministries Student Ministries Teen Quizzing Children’s Ministries Children’s Quizzing Historian B. Teams and Committees Bylaws and Standing Rules Certify Accurate Copies of Journal Committee on Credentials Finance Committee Management Team Memorials Nominating Committee Parliamentarian Pastor’s Salary and Benefits Registration (Credentials) (District Conference) Resolutions Committee Tellers
SECTION II – BOARDS ELECTED/RATIFIED BY THE CONFERENCE:
Camp Board Governance Board Hubbard Hill Board United Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. Board
SECTION III – STANDING RESOLUTIONS:
PART 1 – FINANCES
1. All treasurers who report to District Conference; namely, District Treasurer, Prairie Camp, Women’s Ministries, and any other treasurers shall close their books as of December 31 each year, and shall submit the same to an auditor. 2. The Governance Board and the District Superintendent shall secure proper information from local church officials concerning an annual statement of assets and liabilities for the District. This information shall be compiled with the assistance of a public accountant, if necessary, and a report presented to each District Conference. 3. Local churches shall close their fiscal periods on December 31 of each year and reports of officers and treasurers shall be reported as of these periods. 17
98 4. It is recommended that each church select a competent general treasurer from its membership, by election, at the local Conference or by appointment of the local Church Board, to care for the funds of the church. Other treasurers of various departments shall be elected from competent and reliable members of the church. 5. Each church wishing to engage in new building or remodeling shall submit to the Management Team for approval in accordance with Appendix 5. 6. All local church treasurers’ books shall be audited by a public accountant, if possible, or by a committee appointed by the chairman or the Church Board. 7. All churches shall report the pastor’s salary for the coming fiscal year to the district office by February 15th of each year. 8. Any church seeking to purchase or sell real estate must obtain prior approval from the Management Team.
PART II – MINISTERS
1. Pastors shall encourage the system of tithing among their members and shall preach at least one sermon on tithing each year. 2. When a minister is stationed on a new field, his membership and that of his wife and minor children (if they are members of the church) shall follow them. 3. No speaker, except a candidating minister, shall be engaged by any person, group or auxiliary in the ministries of the local church without the approval of the Senior Pastor. 4. We recommend that no pastor shall arrange to leave his church for evangelistic work until satisfactory arrangements are made with his church; and that he see that the supply in his church be properly remunerated for his service. 5. The pastoral vacation is a privilege granted to the pastor by the District and recognized by the local church based upon the length of ministry. Since the privilege is based upon length of ministry, the pastor may utilize vacation time without being bound to a year of service at a local church before the vacation is granted. 6. No minister, besides the pastor, shall be permitted to be a member of the Board of the local church, except those elected to an office where they would be members of the Board by virtue of their offices. 7. All ministers in charge of a Missionary Church or Affiliate Church shall be responsible to have the minutes of their Annual Business Meeting and Annual Statistical Report filed in the district office by February 15th of each year. 8. We recommend that the local church or its designate, exclusive of any paid ministerial staff, shall represent the church in negotiating for a pastor.
PART III – MISCELLANEOUS
1. The local church office shall maintain the records and historical documents of the local church and the pastor shall be held responsible for the same. 2. Organizations having secret meetings with oath bound or password obligations are hereby classed as secret societies and members joining them shall become subject to the “Constitution of the Missionary Church” on the subject of secret societies. 3. When a member is suspended or expelled from any local church for any cause, no pastor or any of our churches shall receive him/her into membership until he has made satisfactory adjustment to the difficulty with the church having suspended or expelled him/her. 4. We strongly encourage our Sunday schools to use literature that is in keeping with our Wesleyan theological position. 18
99 5. To assure greatest representation at District Conference, local congregations are advised not to elect as their delegate to Conference the wife of a minister or any layman who by virtue of office already is a member of Conference. 6. Each church is asked to send any recommendations that it has for the coming District Conference directly to the district office. 7. The Committee to Certify Accurate Copies of the Journal shall be appointed a year in advance so that their work may be completed by the coming Conference. 8. The list of nominees presented to the Conference must be distributed to the delegates prior to or at Conference, with a brief statement concerning each of the nominees. 9. Our District Superintendent may be the delegate to the national conventions of the National Association of Evangelicals and the Christian Holiness Partnership. 10. The chairman of the District Conference shall be responsible to appoint a Parliamentarian at every regular or special called Conference. 11. Annually, before the Governance Board meets to prepare the ballot for election of officers, district churches shall be contacted to invite them to submit names for consideration. 12. No published Conference reports are to be read publicly unless requested by a Conference member. 13. All members of District Committees and Boards shall be members of the Missionary Church in good standing.
PART IV – RULES OF ORDER
Rule 1. RESOLVED, That the chairman of the Conference designate the area constituting the Conference Bar.
Rule 2. RESOLVED, That the Conference members retain their respective places with regard to the established Conference Bar throughout the Conference, except by consent of the Chairman.
Rule 3. RESOLVED, That each member desiring to address the Conference shall rise, address the Chairman and speak no longer than five minutes, except by consent of the Conference.
Rule 4. RESOLVED, That no member shall speak more than twice on the same subject except by consent of the Conference.
Rule 5. RESOLVED, That all ministers from other districts and ministers from other denominations, be admitted as advisory members and they be invited to sit in the first two rows of seats back of the Bar.
Rule 6. RESOLVED, That throughout the Conference when there is a majority of votes for one person on the first ballot, such a ballot shall be considered an electoral ballot.
Rule 7. RESOLVED, That a committee of not more than four be appointed to read and compare the minutes of the Conference.
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District Conference Composition Worksheet
According to North Central District Bylaws, Article IV District Conference, Section 2: Composition:
Membership Delegates
15-75 1
76-125 2
126-175 3
176-225 4
226-275 5
276-325 6
326-375 7
376-425 8
426-475 9
476-525 10
526-575 11
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North Central District Organizational Chart
Local Congregations Once per year
District Conference Hubbard Hill Board Once per year UML&I Board
Governance Board
D.S. - Joe Wenger (2021) V.D.S. – Dan Miller (2022) A.D.S. (Advisory) - Dan Bridges (2021) Secretary – Jason Nicholls (2021) Treasurer – Kevin Blowers (2023) Cobey Bartlett (2021) Mike Meyer (2021) Steve Galloway (2021) Joel Gentz (2021) Robbie Gingrich (2022) Randy VanDyne (2022) Bob Andrews (2022) Jon Ranous (2022)
Directors & Committees Updated Sept. 2020 Appointed by Chairman Management Team Prairie Camp Board Directors & Committees Devon Oasis Appointed by Governance Board 21
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Appendix 4
Process and Checklist for Purchasing Property
1. Notify District office of intent to purchase property.* 2. Church board approves pursuing potential purchase. 3. Church leadership shares concept of purchase with congregation. 4. Management Team tours potential purchase to approve or disapprove moving forward. 5. Items 6-11 must be completed before a purchase agreement can be signed. 6. Projected total costs of purchase submitted for district approval.* 7. Copy of minutes of church board approval of purchase.* 8. District approval of debt ceiling.* 9. Notify the District Office of any loan applications.* 10. District approval of loan(s).* 11. Copy of minutes of congregational approval of purchase.* 12. Purchase agreement may be signed. 13. Coordinate with district office to schedule two officers to sign for the purchase of property. 14. Church arranges for insurance for property after closing. 15. Property is titled in district’s name unless granted waiver by Management Team. 16. Two District Officers sign for purchase at closing. 17. Deed is filed at county court house. 18. District office applies for exemption of real estate taxes.
* Items must be submitted to the Management Team as they are incurred.
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Appendix 5
Process and Checklist for Building/Remodeling
1. Notify District office of intent to build or remodel prior to requesting any quotations.* 2. If looking at estimates in the planning stages remember that estimates are not binding quotes. 3. Minimum 2 written quotations (not estimates) for all work to be done.* 4. References from contractor.* 5. Proof of contractor’s worker’s compensation insurance.* 6. Proof of contractor’s liability insurance.* 7. Copy of minutes of congregational approval.* 8. Notify the District Office of any loan applications.* 9. Building plans for district approval.* 10. Projected total costs for district approval.* 11. District approval of debt ceiling.* 12. District approval of loan(s).* 13. Accepted quotations (signed contracts) must be signed by both parties and a copy sent to the district office.* 14. Ensure necessary permits have been pulled. 15. Any extra work outside of quote (change orders) must be authorized and signed before work is commenced.
* Items must be submitted to the Management Team as they are incurred. The checklist for * items to be completed is on page 2 of this document.
Approved by Management Team on March 16, 2006 Revised: June 15, 2006 July 13, 2006 January 18, 2007
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Appendix 5 cont.
Items to Be Submitted To or Approved By Management Team
Church Name: ______
Project Contact Name: ______
Phone Number: ______
Date Completed Notes Item
District Notified of Project
Two Quotes (not estimates)
Contractor References
Proof of Contractor’s Worker’s Comp Insurance
Proof of Contractor’s Liability Insurance
Copy of Minutes of Congregational Approval
District Office Notified of Loan Applications
District Approval of Building Plans
District Approval of Total Cost of Project
District Approval of Debt Ceiling
District Approval of Loan
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Appendix 6
Recommended Sabbatical Leave Guidelines for the Local Church
A sabbatical leave provides an ordained minister an opportunity to reflect on his call to ministry and relationship with God and God’s people. It is expected to be beneficial both to the pastor and the church he serves. The following are guidelines for sabbaticals:
There are various kinds of sabbatical leaves: 1) Study Leave... 2) Rest and Spiritual Renewal Leave... 3) Service Leaves... 4) Special Assignment... 5) Pastoral Exchange...
Length: One month of sabbatical time is granted for each completed year of ministry. 1) Sabbatical benefits begin to accumulate during the first year of ministry but can only be activated following the third year of service. 2) Sabbaticals should be granted at regular intervals, preferably within four to seven year cycles, instead of after extended periods greater than seven years. 3) Vacation time shall not be considered as part of the sabbatical benefit, however, vacation time could be added to a sabbatical agreement. 4) Participation in short seminars or conferences throughout the year shall not be considered a part of the sabbatical time.
Specific Agreements: Persons interested in a sabbatical should make application to the church board to which they are accountable at least six months prior to the planned absence from ministry. This application should include a statement of goals for the intended sabbatical, an outline of proposed activities, and a rationale as to how these activities will help them reach their goals.
Remuneration: During any agreed upon sabbatical time, monthly salary, housing and benefits will continue at the usual rate. Grant monies received from other sources for salary, housing and benefits shall be forwarded to the church.
Implementation: This sabbatical policy shall normally become part of the salary and benefits package negotiated at the time the ministering person is engaged. The maximum number of years that can be credited toward the sabbatical program retroactively at the point at which the program is adopted is six years.
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Guidelines for Treasurers, Bookkeepers, Money Counters and Depositors
The following are guidelines that all churches in the North Central District should strongly consider adopting and monitoring.
1. Church Board shall make provision to purchase bond insurance equal to one month's total regular financial gifts on all persons who handle the offerings. Note: All churches that currently insure through Brotherhood Mutual already have bond insurance.
2. Church Board shall designate three people that shall sign checks.
3. Church Board shall require double-signature checks.
4. Church Board shall designate as many people as necessary to count the offerings.
5. Church Board shall designate at least two people to count the offerings and record the aggregate amount. The offerings shall be placed in an appropriate bank bag and given to the person responsible to deposit the money.
6. Church Board shall designate two persons to deposit offerings.
7. Church Board shall require that the day's offerings shall be deposited following the morning service(s) or the offerings placed in the church safe until after the Sunday evening offerings have been received. The person responsible to deposit monies shall absolutely not take the money home with them so as to be deposited at a more convenient time or at a later date.
8. Church Board shall require that the Financial Secretary records the individual gifts and keeps an accurate record. Quarterly reports shall be distributed to the donors throughout the year.
9. Church Board shall require that the Treasurer record the breakdown of the offerings into the various accounts in the finance record.
10. Church Board shall require that the Treasurer provide a monthly finance report to the pastor and board.
11. Church Board shall require that the Treasurer provide a monthly check-register report to the pastor and board.
12. Church Board shall require that an annual audit be performed on all financial records by an in-house or an independent organization.
Approved by the Management Team on March 16, 2006.
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Process of a Vote of Confidence
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Suggested Procedure and Timeline for the Nominating Committee for the District Superintendent
August Nominating Committee for the District Superintendent is formed (Art VII, Sec 13, A)
September 15 The sitting District Superintendent declares his intention to run, in writing, to the Governance Board (Art VII, Sec 13, C)
September 16 A letter goes out to Missionary Church, North Central District churches that communicates the decision of the sitting District Superintendent and solicits nominations
October 15 Nominations close (Art VII, Sec 13, D)
November 15 The Nominating Committee for the District Superintendent confers with the President of the Missionary Church, Inc. and submits a list of vetted, qualified candidates to the Governance Board (Art VII, Sec 13, D)
Nov/Dec Governance Board sets the ballot for the election of the District Superintendent
Dec/Jan Confer with the President of the Missionary Church, Inc. on the determination of nominees. Nominees ratified by the Ministry Leadership Council and General Oversight Council of the Missionary Church, Inc. (MCI Constitution Art XV, C, 1, b)
February Special Conference for the election of the District Superintendent
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110 MISSIONARY CHURCH NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, INC. Sunday School Average Attendance Statistics 2020 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Avg Asi Es n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Bethany 16 17 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 17 Bethel 49 47 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 48 Beulah 44 47 n/s n/s n/r n/r 23 21 14 30 Bremen 66 61 n/s 54 54 47 54 n/r n/s 56 Brenneman 210 208 n/s 219 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 212 Bristol 18 26 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 22 Burr Oak n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r California Road 49 44 n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r 47 Camden 55 58 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r 57 Casa del Alfarero n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Cedar Road 35 30 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 33 Chapel Hill 48 55 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 52 College Park 8 10 n/s n/s n/r n/s n/s n/s n/s 9 Cristiana la Restauracion n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Crossroads 38 41 n/s n/s n/s n/s 8 8 n/s 24 Crystal Valley 35 43 n/s n/s 19 14 23 20 22 25 Deaf Michiana n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r Diamond Cove 9 10 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 10 East Gilead n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r El Divino Redentor n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Encounter n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Fairview 280 273 107 98 152 177 195 n/s n/s 183 Forestbook n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Galien n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Getsemani n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/s n/s n/r n/s n/s Gospel Center 98 86 n/s n/s n/r 99 80 n/r n/s 91 Granger 153 152 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 153 Hillside 17 18 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 18 Iglesia Restauracion n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Keller Park n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Koontz Lake 84 84 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 84 Lagrange n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s Lake n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r LaPorte 81 102 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 92 Living Waters n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Lockwood 123 114 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 119 Luz y Vida n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Mill Creek n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/s Nappanee 1312 1331 n/s 182 452 778 895 530 344 728 New Hope, IN 28 32 n/s n/s n/s 29 n/s n/r n/r 30 New Hope, MI n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r New Life Fellowship n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s
111 New Paris 66 79 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s 73 Northeast 17 18 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s 18 Oak Grove 18 22 n/s 19 24 n/r n/r n/r n/r 21 Our Savior n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Pleasant Hill n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Plymouth n/s n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Prairieview 27 n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 27 Presence Ministries n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Redeemer n/s n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/s n/s River of Life 15 15 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 15 Solid Rock n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s St. Mark 544 n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 544 Sturgis 31 35 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 33 Summit Church 130 n/r n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/s 130 The Revolution n/r n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Trinity 47 n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r 10 11 n/r 23 Vandercook 5 5 n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 5 Wakarusa 248 n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 248 Warsaw 41 51 n/s 19 21 20 25 19 23 27 Warsaw-Hispanic n/r n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r West Eckford 7 8 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s 8 Zion, Elkhart 35 n/r n/s n/s n/s 42 40 35 30 36 Zion, Fremont n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r
N/S = No Service N/R = Not Reported March-May: Most churches were closed due to COVID-19.
112 MISSIONARY CHURCH NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, INC. Small Group Ministry Average Attendance Statistics 2020 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Avg Asi Es n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Bethany 12 6 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 9 Bethel 55 n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 55 Beulah 97 129 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/s n/s n/s 113 Bremen n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/s n/s Brenneman n/s n/s n/r n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Bristol 15 13 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 14 Burr Oak 9 9 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 9 California Road 17 10 n/s n/s 10 n/r n/r n/r n/r 12 Camden n/s 0 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s 0 n/r n/s Casa del Alfarero n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Cedar Road n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Chapel Hill 3 5 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 4 College Park 18 15 n/r n/r n/r 13 14 5 6 12 Cristiana la Restauracion n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Crossroads 66 67 n/s n/s n/s 15 14 12 9 31 Crystal Valley 47 74 57 55 67 60 n/s n/s n/s 60 Deaf Michiana 5 5 n/r n/s n/r n/s n/s n/s n/r 5 Diamond Cove 12 12 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 12 East Gilead n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r El Divino Redentor n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Encounter 12 15 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 14 Fairview 300 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 n/s 69 Forestbook n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Galien n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Getsemani 30 20 20 20 n/r 30 20 n/r 30 24 Gospel Center 36 35 n/s n/s n/r 45 36 n/r n/s 38 Granger 140 110 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 125 Hillside 11 8 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 10 Iglesia Restauracion n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Keller Park 95 95 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 95 Koontz Lake n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Lagrange 67 73 n/r n/s n/s 62 105 45 61 69 Lake 35 27 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 31 LaPorte 104 91 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 98 Living Waters n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Lockwood n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Luz y Vida n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Mill Creek n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Nappanee 1203 1088 n/s n/s n/s 341 554 535 n/s 744 New Hope, IN n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r New Hope, MI n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r New Life Fellowship n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s
113 New Paris 49 54 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s 52 Northeast 5 5 n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s 5 Oak Grove n/s n/s n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Our Savior-Chicago n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Pleasant Hill 23 34 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 29 Plymouth 57 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 57 Prairieview 30 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 30 Presence Ministries n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Redeemer 139 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/s 139 River of Life 22 19 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 21 Solid Rock 14 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 St. Mark n/s 558 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 558 Sturgis 43 48 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 46 Summit Church 69 n/r n/r n/r n/s 0 n/r n/r 8 26 The Revolution n/r 15 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 15 Trinity 6 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 10 14 n/r 10 Vandercook 7 7 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 7 Wakarusa 163 n/r n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 163 Warsaw 15 7 n/s n/s 0 n/s 38 19 22 17 Warsaw-Hispanic n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r West Eckford n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s n/s Zion, Elkhart 73 n/r n/s n/s n/s 73 76 50 55 65 Zion, Fremont n/s n/s n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r
114 MISSIONARY CHURCH NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, INC. Morning Worship Average Attendance Statistics 2020 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Avg Asi Es n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Bethany 52 62 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 57 Bethel 83 84 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 84 Beulah 130 157 n/r n/r n/r n/r 84 63 79 103 Bremen 130 118 120 106 106 115 115 n/r 79 111 Brenneman 392 401 n/r 424 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 406 Bristol 58 60 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 59 Burr Oak 29 30 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 30 California Road 79 88 75 80 87 89 n/r n/r n/r n/r 83 Camden 118 129 133 121 132 135 140 122 n/r 129 Casa del Alfarero n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Cedar Road 74 66 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 70 Chapel Hill 95 117 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 106 College Park 38 39 n/r n/r n/r 20 18 14 22 25 Cristiana la Restauracion n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Crossroads 58 69 35 40 47 41 46 36 39 46 Crystal Valley 98 102 115 82 90 88 93 92 81 94 94 Deaf Michiana 13 16 n/r 7 n/r 18 9 7 n/r 12 Diamond Cove 25 25 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 25 East Gilead n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r El Divino Redentor n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Encounter 23 25 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 24 Fairview 670 687 309 354 369 459 474 n/s n/s 475 Forestbook n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Galien 15 18 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 17 Getsemani 41 46 30 30 n/r 36 36 n/r 47 38 Gospel Center 196 181 146 157 n/r 199 167 n/r 160 172 Granger 269 268 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 269 Hillside 47 42 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 45 Iglesia Restauracion n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Keller Park 95 97 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 96 Koontz Lake 189 205 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 197 Lagrange 164 165 n/r 92 111 148 158 137 119 137 Lake 72 83 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 78 LaPorte 191 187 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 189 Living Waters n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Lockwood 341 409 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 375 Luz y Vida n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Mill Creek 182 201 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 192 Nappanee 2484 2655 997 956 1259 1563 1572 1058 1147 1521 New Hope, IN 42 46 30 35 32 29 34 35 n/r n/r 35 New Hope, MI n/r n/r n/r n/r n.r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r New Life Fellowship 395 381 203 104 224 249 236 193 201 243
115 New Paris 184 191 169 n/s n/s n/s 108 141 137 128 108 102 141 Northeast 27 31 21 18 23 22 23 21 24 23 Oak Grove 23 27 n/r 22 31 n/r n/r n/r n/r 26 Our Savior- Chicago n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Pleasant Hill 62 59 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 61 Plymouth 86 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 86 Prairieview 60 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 60 Presence Ministries n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Redeemer 195 199 202 n/s 163 156 127 145 153 108 91 106 150 River of Life 39 38 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 39 Solid Rock 39 46 23 21 20 27 20 26 23 26 27 St. Mark 874 910 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 892 Sturgis 134 148 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 141 Summit Church 618 n/r n/r n/r 344 358 n/r n/r 322 411 The Revolution n/r 45 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 45 Trinity 47 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 41 42 n/r 43 Vandercook 22 29 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 26 Wakarusa 462 n/r 239 263 174 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 285 Warsaw 73 87 42 46 59 62 62 73 48 51 60 Warsaw-Hispanic n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r West Eckford 21 21 21 13 14 15 16 15 15 15 17 Zion, Elkhart 101 n/r 88 62 86 99 107 101 92 92 Zion, Fremont 123 125 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 124
116 MISSIONARY CHURCH NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT, INC. Baptism Average Statistics 2020 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Asi Es n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Bethany 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 0 Bethel 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Beulah 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r 0 0 0 0 Bremen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 n/r 0 0 Brenneman 0 0 n/r 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Bristol 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Burr Oak 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r California Road 0 0 0 2 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r 2 Camden 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 n/r 3 Casa del Alfarero n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Cedar Road 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Chapel Hill 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r College Park 0 0 n/r n/r n/r 0 0 0 0 0 Cristiana la Restauracion n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Crossroads 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crystal Valley 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 Deaf Michiana 0 0 n/r 0 n/r 0 0 0 n/r 0 Diamond Cove 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r East Gilead n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r El Divino Redentor n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Encounter 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Fairview 0 12 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 22 Forestbook n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Galien 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Getsemani 0 0 0 0 n/r 1 2 n/r 0 3 Gospel Center 0 0 0 0 n/r 0 0 n/r 0 0 Granger 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Hillside 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Iglesia Restauracion n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Keller Park 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Koontz Lake 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Lagrange 0 0 n/r 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Lake 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r LaPorte 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Living Waters n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Lockwood 2 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 2 Luz y Vida n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Mill Creek 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Nappanee 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 17 New Hope, IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 n/r n/r 0 New Hope, MI n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r New Life Fellowship 0 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 8
117 New Paris 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Northeast 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oak Grove 0 0 n/r 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r 0 Our Savior-Chicago n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Pleasant Hill 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Plymouth 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Prairieview 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Presence Ministries n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Redeemer 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 0 0 River of Life 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Solid Rock 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Mark 6 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Sturgis 0 6 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Summit Church 5 n/r n/r n/r 0 3 n/r n/r 0 8 The Revolution n/r 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r Trinity 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 0 0 n/r 0 Vandercook 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 0 Wakarusa 0 n/r 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r 0 Warsaw 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Warsaw-Hispanic n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r West Eckford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Zion, Elkhart 0 n/r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Zion, Fremont 0 0 n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r n/r
118 2020 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT As reported on Denominational Annual Reports
EVANGELISM 2019 2020 Professions of conversion 428 189 Baptisms 223 138 Conversion growth 4.0% 1.8% MEMBERSHIP 2019 2020 Total current membership 4,930 4,704
ATTENDANCE 2019 2020 Worship average attendance 10,783 10,705 Educational ministries 4,316 2,999 Children (other than Sunday School) 1,536 803 Youth (other than Sunday School) 1,233 1,070
CHURCH FINANCES 2019 2020 Contributions (other than Building fund and Bequests) 21,831,943 21,049,496 Building fund 1,032,181 896,664 Bequests 33,769 114,429 Subsidies 10,023 2,000 Other receipts 1,893,366 1,284,184 Membership per capita giving 4,638 4,665 Total receipts 25,311,438 25,346,773
119 2019 2020 Local expenses 17,215,797 15,837,443 District support 986,494*1 939,542*1 U.S. support 307,328 305,378 World Partners 732,760 795,230 Bethel College 150,624 72,494 Other missions agencies 1,993,567 1,670,805 Other expenditures 1,604,955 946,345 Total Expenditures 22,991,525 20,567,237
CHURCH PROPERTY 2019 2020 Total value 134,025,388 145,427,908 Property insurance coverage 152,057,900 170,029,822 Liability insurance coverage 87,061,900 97,812,000
INDEBTEDNESS 2019 2020 Total indebtedness 4,543,321 3,892,009
*1 This number does not just represent district assessments. Some churches reported giving to district ministries (i.e. Prairie Camp and Devon Oasis) in this line. Total district assessments paid by NCD churches in 2019 were $466,209 and in 2020 were $460,323.
120 2021 PASTORAL PLACEMENT REPORT
Asi es ...... Evelio Quinonez LaGrange ...... Johnny Raber Bethany ...... Mike Peters Lake ...... Rich Warren Bethel ...... Joel Gentz LaPorte ...... Steve Galloway Beulah ...... Interim: Norm Fuller Living Waters ...... Bremen ...... Kurt Litwiller Luz y Vida ...... Amado Lopez Brenneman Memorial ...... Matt Maloney Luz y Vida, Warsaw ...... Amado Lopez Bristol...... Rod Holmes Mill Creek ...... Chris Beall Burr Oak ...... George Milliman Nappanee ...... David Engbrecht/Joe Focht California Road ...... Ryan Dalrymple New Life Fellowship ...... Drew Ryall Camden ...... Dave Binkley The Revolution ...... Ryan Flemming Casa del Alfarero ...... Roberto Gonzalez New Hope-Indiana ...... Interim Cedar Road ...... Dale Hamrick New Hope-Michigan ...... Rob Rhinier Chapel Hill ...... Jeff Snider New Paris ...... David Hackney College Park ...... Thomas Maxwell Northeast…………………………….Darren Pettifor Cristiana la Restauracion ...... Angel Crespo Oak Grove ...... Kevin Skaggs Crossroads ...... Alex Brovont Pleasant Hill ...... Gregg Cole Crystal Valley ...... Dave Rowland Plymouth ...... Pat Puglisi Deaf Michiana Missionary Church . Randy Pringle Prairieview ...... Phil Jerome Devon Oasis (Chicago plant) ...... Bob Andrews Presence Ministries ...... Paul Metzger Diamond Cove ...... Charlie Keller Redeemer ...... Jason Nicholls East Gilead ...... Harry Squires (Lay Pastor) River of Life ...... Roscoe Hoffman El Divino Redentor ...... Evelio Quinonez Solid Rock ...... Dominic Francese Encounter Church……………………Dave Cussen St. Mark ...... John Gregory Fairview ...... Joel Greenwood Sturgis ...... Joshua Brueck Forestbrook ...... Ron Drake Summit Church ...... Dan Miller Galien ...... Dale Gadd Trinity ...... Terry Neumayer Getsemani ...... Jose Hernandez Vandercook ...... Tom Burgett Gospel Center ...... Jon Ranous Wakarusa ...... Chris Knight Granger ...... Jason Dickinson Warsaw …………………………………..Ken Chupp Hillside ...... Josh Fisher West Eckford ...... Dave Nicholls Keller Park ...... David Cramer/Carrie Badertscher Zion -Elkhart ...... Jacob LaBounty Koontz Lake ...... Brian Baughman Zion -Fremont ...... Jon Bruney
121 ROSTER OF NON-MISSIONARY CHURCHES OF THE NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT (Pastored by individuals with Missionary Church credentials)
Batavia Community Church Coldwater, MI 49036 Rev. Doug Currier / Rev. Don Matteson
Burr Oak Church Ligonier, IN Rev. Richard Carpenter
Jamestown Church Jamestown, IN Rev. Paul Metzger
Dailey Church Cassopolis, MI Rev. Doug Tindall
Lockwood Community Coldwater, MI Rev. Shayne Looper
Miami Village Church South Bend, IN Rev. Chuck Lambdin
Moorepark Community Church Three Rivers, MI Rev. Bud Granger
New Prairie Christian Fellowship New Carlisle, IN Pastor Terry Bucholtz
RE:Balance Church Mishawaka, IN Pastor Jennifer Kintner
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