Our annual ministry and operating budget is developed by our staff leadership, approved by the elders, and presented to members for review, questions, and approval by vote. This is the general timeline and process followed each year.
- September - Staff Directional Team develops strategic direction
- October - Elder Administrative and Finance Committees review direction
- November - Staff Directional Team leads development of preliminary budget proposal
- December - Elder Administrative and Finance Committees review preliminary budget proposal
- January - Elder Administrative and Finance Committees review updated budget proposal
- January - Full Elder Council reviews budget proposal
- February - Elder Administrative Committee votes on budget proposal motion
- February - Full Elder Council votes on budget proposal motion
- March - Members are informed of the proposed budget through the congregation meeting packet
- March - Congregational Q&As are help prior to the Congregational Meeting
- March - Members vote on the budget proposal motion at the Congregational Meeting