Denominational Ministry Overview

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Denominational Ministry Overview
Information based on 2006 actuals unless
otherwise noted
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Introduction

• This presentation was presented at the 2007
  Meeting of the General Synod. The General Synod
  directed that the presentation be made available
  to the churches by posting on the General Synod
  web-site. For additional information contact Mr.
  Paul Bell, Executive Director of Central Services
  (pbell_at_arpsynod.org)

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Denominational Ministry

• Started in 1966 as Voluntary Commitment replacing
  presbytery assessments
• Goal of 20 of General Fund was based on needs to
  fund ministries at that time
• Several reviews of program over the years
• Name changed to Denominational Ministry in 1994

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Denominational MinistryAs Percentage of General
Fund
2007 8.18
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Denominational MinistryAs Percentage of General
Fund
2007 8.18
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Denominational MinistryDollars
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Denominational MinistryAdjusted for Inflation
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Denominational Ministry Fund Breakdown
Only 20 of churches are giving at least 10
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Churches at 20 Level
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Denominational Ministry by Presbytery
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Presbytery Overview
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Total Support Review
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Total Denominational Support
Total Den. Min. Support - 2.7mm Other Den.
Support - 2.0mm
2005 Support, 2003 Base Year for Receipts
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Designated Support
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Total Support
Erskine includes a scholarship contribution that
adds 5 to its total