Friday, May 20, 2011

FAQ's- Part 1

1.       Question:  I understood the MOM’s Daycare to be a church outreach that was owned and operated by the church.  If it is owned by the church, I would have assumed all profits above and beyond operating expenses would be for the church.  Why then would the daycare have to tithe 10% for offering or the capital campaign?    
  
Answer:  The church does own the daycare.  There is a daycare board that is responsible for the operation of the daycare.  The daycare board is under the authority of the church board.  Profits from the daycare are used for this ministry.  The daycare board decided to tithe 10% in obedience to God’s word and an additional 10% is given to the capital campaign.  All profits from the daycare belongs to God.  The church board has the final authority to direct those profits as they see fit.  The daycare board uses these profits to sustain and expand this outreach ministry.

2.       Question:  With the increase in tithes and offering since the church’s attendance growth, are the tithes still only meeting the current ministry and operating cost, or is their headway being made that could be utilized for the new facility?

Answer:  Currently, tithes and offerings do exceed what is needed for ministries and operating costs of the church.  The church board decides how the money is spent.  This includes expanding current ministries or setting the money aside for a new facility.


3.       Question:    What does the capital campaign require/need of participants? (one time donations/monthly pledges/as you can give donations)

Answer:  Prayer is the most important need!!! Give willingly.  This campaign is going to require sacrifice, discipline and commitment.  The pledge cards that were handed out provide for weekly, monthly, yearly or one time donations.

4.       Question:     For people/families who may not have money to give, are there other ways to assist in “Moving the Mountain”? (Holding Fundraisers, Volunteer time, Donations of items for sale)

Answer:  Yes, all of these listed are excellent ways to contribute.  Be creative!! And be ready to be blessed!!

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