The Salvation Army Box Hill

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1 The Salvation Army Box Hill 2012

2 A Message from the Corps Officer.. Dear friends, The environment for many churches across Australia in recent decades has been a challenging one. Our society has undergone majorshifts from one where many people had connections to a historic family church to one where many people no longer identify with any particular church or denomination. The results of this are seen in the numerous ageing congregations and the absence of younger families, children and youth from faith communities. At Box Hill Salvos we have not been immune to these same trends and whilst we are still blessed to have a range of generations within our church there is no question that these trends have had an impact and represent a strong challenge to our ministry in the coming years. To ignore these trends traps us in a downward cycle and also robs us of the capacity to fulfil the mission that God has giventous as His people. Too often we seek to interpret the church and our Corps as something for ourselves and that we must maintain the traditions and approaches of our forebears. In reality the churchof God exists as a community to extend the work of God s Kingdom and to have a missional impact on our immediate neighbours and beyond. As Salvationists this is most definitely our heritage The Salvation Army began unapologetically as a mission to those outside the church and was never meant to become a society for the gathering of like-minded individuals. We exist so that others might have the opportunity to encounter Christ and have their lives changed by the Kingdom of God. There is no other reason. In recent months we have taken several unashamedly mission focused steps in regard to our ministry staffing. It has been obviousfor some time that we have not been staffed adequately for growth and the development of new initiatives. This has hampered our mission. Two new ministry staff members have joined us with intentionally outward focused position descriptions. Sunny Choi has recently commenced as our Intercultural Pastor and her role has an intentional focus on connecting with peoplefrom different cultural backgrounds so that they might become a part of our faith community. In early October Chris Elkington commenced as Children and Families Pastor, and whilst there will be internal aspects to his role (overseeing our current children s ministry) again his role is to seek to connect with children and families from outside our church. Both these new roles are mission focused. We are intentionally seeking to fulfil God s call to have a missional impact upon the community around us. Adding two additional staff members also has a financial impact upon us. Our Intercultural Pastor at this stage is being funded by external Salvation Army funding (this will phase out over the next three years) and our Children and Families Pastor will be funded from our general budget and also by drawing upon some reserves. We are making a faith commitment to these missionfocused roles and over the coming years will need to source new income to make these roles sustainable in the long term. In addition to these new missionally focused roles we are seeking to have a more outward focus again within our Youth ministry, and we continue to seek to have a mission impact through our Community Services, our Café and through a variety of open groups which community members can connect with. As a larger church it can become possible for us to interpret the mission and ministry as something that paid professionals willdo. This is not in line with the working of God s Kingdom and is not the approach we wish to take. All within our faith community are called by God to be active in mission and to be agents of the Kingdom of God. The recent increase in ministry staff is to supply leadership and missional focus in specific areas so that we can all be even more effective in the ways we contribute to the work of God. We have a dynamic heritage at Box Hill Salvos. May we continue to have mission impact and be a part of God s work of transforming lives, caring for people, making disciples and reforming society. May God bless you as you seek to live for Him! Gregory Morgan (Major) CORPS OFFICER November 2012

3 Contents Page Mission and Vision 3 The financial information contained in this report relates to the financial year July 2011 to June If you would like any clarification on the financial information please speak with Darren Waterworth or one of the members of the Corps Leadership Team. Financial Highlights 6 Mission and Ministry Highlights 8 Looking Ahead 12 Detailed Financials 16 We acknowledge the significant contribution by Dustin Lewis in the preparation of this report. This Report is published with the full endorsement of the Corps Leadership Team 2

4 Mission and Vision

5 Mission and Vision Who we are It has been some years since we reviewed our Vision statement and in recent months we have sought to find a succinct expression which encapsulates the journey Box Hill has been on for many years and the way in which we see God continuing to lead us forward as His people. Our Vision We are a growing, community of faith, making multiple impacts (multi-cultural, multi-congregational, multi-generational) for God s Kingdom across the City of Whitehorse. The key points of our vision are: Growing: we seek to extend God s family numerically and to grow and deepen the faith of those within our church Community of faith: we are on a faith journey together, exploring what it means to be a follower of Jesus in contemporary Australian society Multiple impacts: we are unapologetically a church that seeks to connect across generations and cultures so that we can reflect the people within the community around us, one specific way this is achieved is through multiple worshiping congregations with differing demographic focus and styles. For God s Kingdom: we are committed to God s work, not our own. We live to see the values, love, hope and grace of the God s Kingdom expressed all around us. City of Whitehorse: God has placed us within a particular geographic community. It is diverse in cultures and age-groups and we are active in mission to the people who constitute this municipality. Our Mission The Salvation Army Box Hill exists for God's work of: Transforming Lives Caring for People Making Disciples Reforming Society 4

6 Mission and Vision Our Leaders Senior Staff Major Gregory Morgan Major Priya Morgan (Senior Leader and Mission Portfolio Leader) (Community Portfolio Leader) Corps Leadership Team The Corps Leadership Team (CLT) is a mixed body comprised of some senior employed staff and senior lay leaders from within the Corps. The focus of the CLTis on strategy, long-term direction and governance; effectively the Leadership functions required by our Corps. Envoy Karin Lennermo-Beasy Philip Messenger Jude Wynne Rachael Collins (Jan-Sept 2012) Sunny Choi (Aug ) Chris Elkington (Oct ) (Worship Portfolio Leader) (Youth and Young Adults Portfolio Leader) (Cafe Salvo Team Leader) (Community Services Team Leader) (Intercultural Portfolio Leader) (Children and Families Portfolio Leader) This is not a full list of employed staff but rather those who hold Team Leader responsibilities. We are thankful to all our staff for their contributions to the mission and ministry of Box Hill Corps. Major Gregory Morgan (Mission Portfolio Leader) Major Priya Morgan (Community Portfolio Leader) Envoy Karin Lennermo-Beasy (Worship Portfolio Leader) Philip Messenger (Youth and Young Adults Portfolio Leader) Darren Waterworth (Finance and Governance Portfolio Leader) Lynne Waterworth (Children and Families Portfolio Leader) Judi Agnew (11:00am Congregation Representative) Major Brett Allchin (9:30am Congregation Representative) Graham Roper (General Representative) Christopher Lewis (General Representative) Narelle Woods (Minute Secretary) The 6:00pm Congregation Representative position is currently vacant. 5

7 Financial Highlights

8 Financial Highlights A snapshot our financial performance, July 2011 June 2012 Box Hill Corps As can be seen in the figures (right) we are continuing to invest heavily in our Corps activities and Community outreach programs. This investment in programs has an impact on our overall financial position however, the leadership team is confident this investment is consistent with our vision and mission moving forward. 600, , , , , , ,172 Total Income 527, , ,710 Total Expenditure General Corps Functions (wages, rents, etc) 92% Other 8% Library / Tape ministries Band Womens Ministries Youth Ministries YP Anniversary Pastoral Care Mainly Music Sunday Shool / Kids Church Other Actual Budget Overall we believe that the financial position of the Corps is sustainable for the near future. Café Salvo Box Hill Community Centre A financial summary for each of the three cost centres can be found at the end of this report. Details of the Corps Contributions to Café Salvo and the Community Centre are listed in the summary reports. 180, , , , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, , , , ,751 Total Income Actual Budget Total Expense Units 160, , , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, , , , ,369 Total Income Total Expense Actual Budget 7

9 Mission and Ministry Highlights

10 Mission and Ministry Highlights A snapshot of Highlights from our mission and ministry over the last 12 months Four Senior Soldiers and Six Junior Soldiers enrolled in the 12 months from July A number of youth returned from Insane Carnival in January and wanted to complete Senior Soldiership classes, leading towards enrolment as Soldiers. A large group of new Year 7's were welcomed and encouraged into our Youth ministry. We are thankful for the growth we have seen in their lives. That a number of young adults have been willing to step into leadership and discipling of young people. Jean Roper, Pastoral Care Coordinator for 11am congregation, ably assisted by Grace Cairns has been active in recruiting more Congregational Carers. The outcome to this is that more people within the congregation are being cared for. Jean Roper, Grace Cairns and others have formed a caring team who will continue to concentrate on ministry to the frail and elderly who are part of our faith community. Our 9:30am Congregation held a training seminar on how to Welcome New Comers. We have recruited and established a 9:30 Congregation Welcome Team and process. We thank Alan Collett for his ministry to our 9.30am congregation as the Pastoral Care Coordinator and pray health and happiness will be his as he relinquishes this role at this time. 9

11 Mission and Ministry Highlights A snapshot of Highlights from our mission and ministry over the last 12 months Our Community Services continues to see families and individuals receive help in times of hardship and crisis - through Emergency Relief and case work. There has been fantastic interaction with high school students learning about community services and volunteering in our Café and Community Service Centre. We have received a grant from the City of Whitehorse to commence a Healthy Lifestyles Program. Stabilising of our Community Services budget through an increase of donated food goods which also shows a healthy and growing relationship with the wider corps. Lots of great new volunteers assisting in our Café, which continues to have a great staff and good team to work with. This year Café Salvo has had a changeover of several staff members and we are grateful for the smooth transition. The Café receives many compliments on the great coffee being served. Giving of $22,000 to the Behala Girls Home in India through our Christmas Offering Project 2011 (building on the $30,000 given in 2010 to the Ghana for water infrastructure) 10

12 Mission and Ministry Highlights A snapshot of Highlights from our mission and ministry over the last 12 months We are blessed with inspiring worship from week to week, helped by outstanding music groups and their dedicated leaders. A number of combined services with visiting speakers, especially Easter services and an exceptional Christmas carol service. A special thank you to our worship committee members who are committed to a high standard of creative arts ministry. Regular participation of our junior music sections in Worship Services (Concert Band, Singing Company, Timbrels). We are grateful to Lynne Waterworth for stepping in as acting Children s Ministries Coordinator and overseeing our regular kid s ministry programs as well as leading Kid s church each week. 11

13 Looking Ahead

14 Looking Ahead Priorities for our mission and ministry for 2013 Building "real" community amongst the young adults and 6pm church service. This is vital for the Kingdom of God to grow. A smooth transition for those leaving youth group and entering young adulthood, and that we are able to continue to disciple them. Recruit a pastoral care coordinator for the 9.30am and 6.00pm congregations. Establish more Small Group Bible studies across our church community. Hold at least 4 soldiership preparation classes over the coming year Seeing the launch of Healthy Lifestyles, a 10 week program focused on adopting healthy behaviours and social inclusion. Focusing on forging stronger relationships with other organisations and programs to see long-term positive change in the lives of people we meet through our Community Services. Continued good management of the combination of the mix of regular Café customers and our Community Centre people and clients. Build better connections between customers in our Café and our church environment (through open groups like companion club, mainly music, craft etc ) Establishment of our two new mission focused ministry staff with clear connections and missional impact. A focus on strong financial capacity to fund our mission and ministry: through internal tithing and giving from our church community as well as investigation of external fundraising and income sources. Building unity through high quality combined services during the year as well as on special occasions 13

15 Looking Ahead New Mission Focused Staff positions commencing in 2012/13 Financial Year The priority of any faith community must be upon extending the influence of the Kingdom of God through mission impact. Over recent years it has been obvious that we have not been staffed adequately for growth and the development of new initiatives. This has hampered our mission. Two new ministry staff positions are being added as of the 2012/13 financial year with intentional outward focus. These two positions are designed to aid us in better continuing and fulfilling our vision to be a multi-generational and multi-cultural community of faith. Both these positions are trials for a three year term, at that point their missional effectiveness and ongoing financial viability will need to be thoroughly assessed. Intercultural Pastor Key Responsibilities The position is aimed at reaching out to the large number of people in our community from non-english speaking backgrounds (NESB). To lead and co-ordinate a diverse programme to guide the spiritual development of people from NESB backgrounds Provide opportunities for integration of individuals of NESB background into Box Hill Corps community Oversee and develop effective mission focus for intercultural ministry. Ensure activities are open groups Plan intentional steps to integrate NESB individuals into existing English speaking services at Box Hill. Provide pastoral care to NESB individuals in conjunction with Corps Pastoral Care program Form and lead an Intercultural Mission team to support and guide the intercultural mission of Box Hill Corps Develop chaplaincy support and other programmes for support of International Students at Box Hill Institute Provide pastoral support and follow-up to members of our former Korean Congregation Children and Families Pastor Key Responsibilities This position is responsible to coordinate and develop mission and ministry to children (0-12years) and their families within the City of Whitehorse To lead and co-ordinate a diverse children s programme to guide the spiritual development of children (0-12yrs) primarily staffed by church volunteers. Oversee and develop effective mission focus for children and families ministry. Ensure children s activities are open groups, establish ministry links with local Primary Schools, establish outreach focused groups (eg School holiday program) Provide ongoing training and mentoring for children s ministry leaders, training for ministry to the church and mission to the wider community. Research, plan and instigate events aimed at parents of children ministry participants. (open-group) Identify bridges for parents into wider ministry of Box Hill Corps and intentionally link new families with the Corps. Monitor children s and family needs during worship and establish and oversight necessary requirements 14

16 Looking Ahead New Mission Focused Staff positions commencing in 2012/13 Financial Year Financial Impact The Intercultural Pastor position is being funded under a three year decreasing scale grant arrangement with Territorial and Divisional Headquarters. The scheme functions as follows: Year One THQ contribution 66% DHQ Contribution 33% Corps Contribution 0% Year Two THQ contribution 33% DHQ Contribution 33% Corps Contribution 33% Year Three THQ contribution 0% DHQ Contribution 33% Corps Contribution 66% The Children and Families Pastor is being funded in entirety by Box Hill Corps. Funding is being sourced from our general annual budget but we are also committing financial reserves to support this new position as we believe effective mission to children and families is key to our vision and essential for an ongoing viable ministry for The Salvation Army in Box Hill. In the first financial year for this position costs will be shared approximately 40% general budget and 60% drawn from reserves. Ongoing Financial Impact At the conclusion of the three year trial Box Hill Corps will need to have sourced additional internal funding within its annual general budget to allow for projected costs of $110,000 per year to allow these two positions to continue The addition of these new mission focused roles comes with the full support of the Corps Leadership Team as essential steps for the future mission and ministry of Box Hill Salvos. 15

17 Detailed Financials July 2011 June 2012

18 Detailed Financials Box Hill Corps BOX HILL CORPS Income & Expenditure Summary July June 2012 There was a significant reduction in Giving showing a negative variance of $55,328 due to some transfers out and mid Planned Giving Programme drift. Recoveries includes donations received for the new piano Actual Budget Variance INCOME Offerings & Collections 375, ,000 (55,328) Donations & Other Income 6,660 6,750 (90) Interest 4,623 5,500 (877) Recoveries & Contributions 25,005 8,400 16,605 Rent Received & Hall Hire 82,213 76,060 6, , ,710 (33,538) The variance in Salaries is due to some budgeted positions not being filled during the financial year. Property Expenses include two significant one-off purchases: the new sound system that was budgeted for in the previous financial year and the new piano. The Deficit was fully funded by previous year surpluses. EXPENDITURE Salaries/Allowances/On Costs 234, ,953 51,939 Motor Vehicle Expenses 32,301 35,615 3,313 Property Expenses 120,590 86,020 (34,570) DHQ Tithe & Levies 52,534 55,658 3,124 Corps Sections/Centres 31,634 32,649 1,015 Computer Expenses 5,436 5, Insurance 4,962 6,750 1,788 Office & Administration Expenses 38,717 26,670 (12,047) Other Expenses 2,931 5,300 2, , ,195 17,075 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (28,947) (12,485) (16,463) 17

19 Detailed Financials Box Hill Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE Income & Expenditure Summary In this financial year for accounting reasons we commenced to pay the salary of the Corps Administrator through the Community Centre account. The Corps makes a contribution to the Community Centre for the full cost of this salary listed here as Corps Contribution. July June Actual Budget Variance Income Subsidies & Grants 47,029 30,866 16,163 Fundraising & Donations 37,617 47,000 (9,383) Other Income 3,636 3, Corps Contribution 44,517 23,503 21, , ,369 28,430 The increased expenditure on salaries reflects the shift in Corps Administrator salary. Additional funds were transferred to Café Salvo due to the decrease in Salvo Store funding. Expenditure Salaries & On Costs 79,153 46,851 (32,302) Welfare Assistance 37,034 45,600 8,566 Contribution to Cafe 20,372 5,665 (14,707) DHQ Levy 3,636 4, Other Expenses 750 2,210 1, , ,369 (36,577) SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (8,147) (0) (8,147) 18

20 Detailed Financials Box Hill Corps Café Salvo CAFE SALVO Income & Expenditure Summary July June Actual Budget Variance An arrangement is in place for the Corps to receive a contribution from the Box Hill Salvo Store based on their sales. The contribution was below budget due to lower than expected sales. This was one of the factors which required an increased Corps Contribution. Income Sales & Catering 119, ,000 (3,522) Contribution - Community Centre 20,372 5,665 14,707 Other Income (484) Salvo Stores Contribution 12,587 20,136 (7,549) 152, ,751 3,153 Expenditure Salaries & On Costs 91,082 83,797 (7,286) Supplies 53,186 55,000 1,814 DHQ Levy 6,790 7, Other Expenses 1,715 3,750 2, , ,751 (3,022) SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 131 (0)