Administrative and Ecclesiastical Operations Approximately $ 275,000 and 13.5% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 10% The Synod of the Trinity Presbyterian Church (USA) Connecting “People to People” and “People to Resources” in Sixteen Presbyter- 3040 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011 ies and over 1,300 congregations requires the combined efforts of a dedicated Phone: 717-737-0421 or 800-242-0534 Synod staff, a fully-equipped and maintained office, a community of collaborative Website: www.syntrinity.org presbytery leaders, and an organizational structure that is fluid and responsive to very diverse needs. Three Synod meetings per year and periodic forums of 2008 Narrative Budget Executive Presbyters give us times of worship and reflection, conducting the constitutional business of the Presbyterian Church with an expectation of spiritual Missional Church Clustering … growth. … God’s People Doing God’s Work

Varieties of Style and Process – One Missional Purpose Total Ministry Budget of the Synod of the Trinity for 2008:

“Stan Ott and Acts 16:5” * * * “Church Innovations” Student Ministries approximately $ 394,000 19.5% “The Center for Parish Development” * * * “The Jeremiah Initiative” Racial/Ethnic Ministry approximately $ 132,000 6.5% No … These are NOT Christian Rock Mission and Travel Grants approximately $ 229,000 11.6% Bands! But they are sweet voices singing wonder- New Immigrant Ministry approximately $ 40,000 2.0% ful melodies within the Synod of the Trinity. These are some of the wide variety of ways that three- Church Development approximately $ 401,000 19.9% quarters of our presbyteries are already engaged in Development of Networks approximately $ 193,000 9.5% “Missional Church Development", Building Services approximately $ 244,000 12.0% through Clustering Ecumenical/Denominational approximately $ 109,000 5.5% of congregations in missional study, learning, and action! Administrative/Ecclesiastical approximately $ 275,000 13.5% Operations In this year’s Narrative Budget, we lift up and celebrate these intentional programs, founded and Synod 2008 Total Budget: approximately $ 2,017,000 100% funded in partnership between the Congregations, the Presbyteries, and the Synod, that seek to de- velop their commitment to discern God’s call to do God’s ministry … through our hands and hearts and By the Grace of God and the hard work and prayers of so people. many in nearly 1,300 Congregations throughout 16 Pres- byteries, the Synod of the Trinity sets forth to hear and re- This Narrative Budget describes budget figures spond to Christ’s calling to us. We are blessed with the and percentages, but also seeks to put a gifts and willingness of our members to step out upon a “ministry face” on the new and emerging net- new pathway … as a Missional Synod. works and ministries that we celebrate. People want to know more about ministry than simply numbers, and a narrative budget seeks to put Contact us and see What’s Happening … at www.syntrinity.org - updated constantly the numbers and dollars in ministry terms.

Development of Networks among Presbyteries New Immigrant Ministry Approximately $ 40,500 and 2% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 10% Approximately $ 193,000 and 9.5% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 15% A major part of the work of our two Synod Co-Executives, Bruce Stevens and Many of our newest congregations reflect a rich diversity of new Americans. Tom Robinson, is to be present in and among the presbyteries, to help create Synod Staff work with presbyteries to identify and initiate ministry with people Mission Networks among two or more presbyteries along the lines of where they groups within their bounds. Presbytery-initiated collaborations, such as the sense God calling them to put their energies and commitments. The Executives “I-95 Corridor” meeting, spanning presbyteries and synods, serve to identify also provide guidance for Executive Presbyter searches and direction for church needs, celebrate increasing diversity, and share ideas and resources. The development projects. Coordinating Team for New Immigrant Ministry gathers information and encour- ages these new initiatives.

Four Vital Areas Guided by our Coordinating Teams Plus – Operational, Ecclesiastical, and Ecumenical Ministry Church Development Ministry Approximately $ 401,000 and 19.8% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 32.5% Mission and Travel Grants Approximately $229,000 and 11.5% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 7.5% A major focus of the Synod is to respond in partnership with presbyteries to Small Church Leadership Development and Mission identify and establish new churches, as well as to guide initiatives to renew Travel Grants allow presbyteries and congregations existing congregations, through missional outreach to the communities in which to specifically target potential for involvement beyond they reside. the usual programs and events. Student Ministries Approximately $ 394,000 and 19.5% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 5% The Synod financially assists Presbyterian colleges, ecumenical Chaplaincy Building Services and Facility Maintenance Approximately $ 244,000 and 12% of total budget programs, and congregation-based outreach to students at local colleges. Scholarships are available for racial/ethnic students, for children of Presbyterian The Synod Office maintains a central work and meeting-place in Camp Hill. With clergy needing assistance, and for students attending Presbyterian colleges or decentralized and smaller staffing than in the past, space is available to share Presbyterian students studying anywhere. with Carlisle Presbytery, thus being better stewards of our facilities.

Racial/Ethnic Ministry Ecumenical and Denominational Commitments Approximately $ 132,000 and 6.5% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 12. 5% Approximately $ 109,000 and 5.5% of total budget Synod Executive Involvement: 7.5% From the beginnings of Presbyterianism in America, this Synod follows a long Guided by the Coordinating Team for Racial/Ethnic Ministry, Racial/Ethnic minis- tradition of denominational leadership and ecumenical involvement. The Synod try furthers the Synod’s commitment to equality and diversity in the church and in provides foundational support to both Pennsylvania and West Virginia Councils of our society. In 2008, a new staff position for Racial/Ethnic and New Immigrant Churches, as well as strong support of Presbyterian Media Mission and Ministry will relate in the field to initiatives of racial/ethnic groups, international cooperative ministries in Appalachia. people groups, and presbyteries.