Annual Celebration Finance Recap

The Conference expresses sincere gratitude for the generosity of our churches and the growing number of individuals whose contributions make possible our vital ministry initiatives in Missional Vitality, Leadership Development, Outreach, and Church Planting. For the fiscal year 2025, we budgeted an operating loss of $109,000, intending to utilize cash reserves to balance the budget by year-end. Although church contributions fell short of budgeted expectations by $42,000, a Foundation Grant amounting to $61,000, individual contributions totaling $69,000, and prudent fiscal management by our staff, enabled the Conference to fully meet all expenses and conclude the year with a modest surplus.

Looking ahead to 2026, we have approved a budget of $581,940—a decrease of $16,465 from last year. An anticipated operating loss of $69,000 is projected to be funded through cash reserves. We remain hopeful for an aggregate increase in church giving of approximately 5% over the previous year and are counting on significant individual contributions amounting to at least $110,000 to sustain our ministries. Our strategic intent is to steadily reduce the budgeted deficit annually as we work toward long-term financial sustainability for the Conference.

Delegates are encouraged to advocate within their congregations for increased Conference contributions as part of their mission giving. Such support will enable our dedicated staff to assist churches effectively in advancing the Mission of God within their communities. The Conference is here to serve the church and we want nothing more than to do that well.