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1 2 019 A N N U A L F U N D C O N N E C T I N G TH E P CA Serving together
2 STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH TOGETHER
3 The Church on earth, despite its many local congregations (and ecclesiastical bodies!) is one in Christ. Our Lord calls us to live out this organic unity in actual practice, supporting and maintaining loving connection with each other, and above all, with Christ. eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace Eph. 4:3 growing up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Eph. 4:15, 16 God s purpose is this: that the entire body, working together in Him, may build itself up in love. Within the PCA, God has blessed us as individuals and as congregations with the gifts needed to equip us to do His work. These gifts are multiplied and the church is strengthened as we work together. That s where the Administrative Committee comes in. We serve the church through essential tasks of administration that enable servants to serve and ministers to minister. We provide a framework for a healthy, growing, and ministering church. Our behind-the-scenes work may seem ordinary, but it s essential for making us a church that is connected... that is unified... and that is stronger together. 2 3
4 ONE MINISTRY CONNECTING US ALL Through more than 1,800 churches, 10,000 field workers, and 350,000 members, the PCA engages in mercy ministries, plants churches, ministers to its own flock, and extends God s offer of grace in Christ to others. By all measures, our church is healthy and growing. Naturally, this is what usually comes to mind when people think of our denomination. They think of missions, church planting, campus ministry, and the work of local churches. But all of this amazing, powerful ministry taking place in every corner of the world rests on a few key assumptions. We assume empty pulpits will be filled in a timely manner, with the right candidates. We assume disputes will be mediated justly. We assume legal matters will be handled with care. We assume good records will be kept. We assume important information will be shared and distributed. We assume that everyone in the church will be unified on basic matters of theology, doctrine, and polity. One main reason these are assumptions rather than worries is the vital work the AC does to 4 carry out functions that support ministry. And in occupying ourselves with these things, we serve those who serve. The AC builds a framework for ministry and helps build a church that s oriented outward toward what God is doing in the world, rather than being inwardly concerned with our own functioning. To enable those on the frontlines of ministry, we stay in the background. The AC helps fill pulpits through Pastor Search. We mediate disputes. We handle legal matters. We keep and maintain vital records and act as the repository for the denomination s history. We disseminate information through byfaith magazine, byfaithonline.com, and other denominational publications. And, through venues like General Assembly, and simply acting as a resource to churches and ministries, the AC helps ensure unity in theology, doctrine, and polity. As local churches act as the body of Christ in particular communities, a denomination that functions well acts as the body of Christ in a larger arena. The AC acts as a frame for the body so the feet can travel to the places of greatest need and the arms can reach out in love. By taking responsibility for key church functions, the Administrative Committee provides a framework for churches and denominational agencies to engage together in life-changing ministry. We are a stronger church when we all work together.
5 Those Served by the AC PCA PASTORS PCA CHURCHES PRESBYTERIES, PRESBYTERY CLERKS 87 STANDING JUDICIAL COMMISSION STUDY COMMITTEES GENERAL ASSEMBLY GA HOST COMMITTEES NOMINATING COMMITTEE REVIEW OF PRESBYTERY RECORDS COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS THEOLOGICAL EXAMINING COMMITTEE COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES COMMITTEE CTS NAPARC CDM MNA WORLD REFORMED FELLOWSHIP INTERCHURCH RELATIONS CC ALL OTHER GA MINISTRIES MTW RH PCAF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELCALS RBI RUF AC Organizational Chart BYFAITH OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BYFAITH MAGAZINE EDITOR WEB / NEWS WRITER ACCOUNTING, BUDGETING & FINANCE (OUTSOURCED) RPR/BYFAITH ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE STATS AND EIN ASST TO STATED CLERK PLACEMENT DIRECTOR CHURCH RELATIONS OFFICER STATED CLERK L. ROY TAYLOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR CHURCH & PRESBYTERY RELATIONS REP OPERATIONS MANAGER FINANCIAL MEETING PLANNER MEETING PLANNER PCA BUILDING COMMITTEE PLACEMENT AND CHURCH CONSULTANT DOCUMENTS MANAGER SJC HISTORICAL CENTER DIRECTOR DATABASE SECRETARY ADVISORY BOARD HISTORICAL CENTER 6 7 KOREAN RELATIONS REP
6 STRENGTH THROUGH CONNECTIONAL MINISTRY The work the AC does takes many forms, but all of it has one primary goal in common the peace, purity, and progress of the church. This isn t so the church can be peaceful, pure, and advancing for its own sake, but so we can honor our Father and serve a world that desperately needs to hear the gospel. PCA COLLABORATION The Administrative Committee itself illustrates clearly the connectional nature of our ecclesiology. PCA policies are developed collaboratively, and the AC provides a forum where all Committees and Agencies participate together in policy decisions. DENOMINATIONAL PUBLICATIONS The AC is responsible for byfaith, byfaithonline.com and other denominational publications. With a wealth of ministries at the local, presbytery, and General Assembly levels, the PCA needs a medium where all these ministries can be seen working together to expand Christ s kingdom. ByFaith, that medium, helps PCA people as they disciple and minister to each other. In addition, the Minutes of the General Assembly are published after each General Assembly, and the PCA Yearbook (2 volume) gives biographical information on teaching elders as well as church and presbytery statistics and other information. The PCA Directory gives contact information for churches and their pastors, as well as chaplains, campus ministers, and other denominational leaders. PASTOR SEARCH The AC works to connect churches searching for pastors with pastors seeking a call. We are continually working to strengthen the system in place so we may provide counsel more effectively to churches and to individuals seeking a church. GENERAL ASSEMBLY Responsibility for planning and executing the General Assemblies of the PCA is mandated to the AC. About a four-year process, this multi-faceted task involves every single member of the AC staff, working closely with host presbyteries. General Assembly is the one occasion annually when ruling elders, teaching elders, and other PCA members gather together to worship, conduct the business of the church, and renew and strengthen relationships with brothers and sisters from across the denomination. PRESBYTERY CLERK SUPPORT Presbytery clerks maintain records of the churches, teaching elders, candidates for the ministry, licentiates, and proceedings for their presbyteries. The AC serves these faithful clerks by publishing the Clerks Handbook, facilitating the annual Clerks Conference, and giving requested advice on church polity. Presbytery clerks form a strong link in the connectivity within the PCA. HISTORICAL CENTER Preserving our PCA history and heritage, the Historical Center connects us with the saints who went before us, who in their own right labored to establish the peace, purity, and progress of our denomination and other branches of Christ s church. A wealth of information is available at pcahistory.org. INTERPRETING AND GUARDING OUR CONSTITUTION The AC is responsible to maintain and assure the availability of the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms, and The Book of Church Order. The Stated Clerk s office counsels pastors and sessions in practical matters of polity and doctrine. The AC publishes yearly the Assembly-adopted changes to The Book of Church Order. MANAGING PCA LEGAL ENTITIES The AC is the board for the PCA legal entity as a denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America (A Corporation). The Stated Clerk represents the PCA corporation in civil legal disputes. This part of our ministry is crucial because legal judgments can have far-reaching effects on the welfare of the PCA. STANDING COMMITTEES The AC ensures that these committees have everything they need to function properly. We re also tasked with facilitating the work of the Standing Judicial Commission, which prayerfully brings resolution to crises in presbyteries and in the lives of PCA members. 8 9
7 FINANCIALS AC Annual Fund for 2019 HISTORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS 2019 BUDGETED COMPARISON OF PROGRAM AND EXPENDITURES Programs: Standing Committees $ 318,600 $1,352,343 $1,309,123 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 7.9% Administration General Assembly 623,000 Historical Center 159,360 News Office (incl. byfaith Magazine) 527,620 $1,086,230 $1,166,762 $1,113,879 Committees & Agencies 113,500 Churches & Presbyteries 805,000 Statistics & Publications 255, % Program Programs Total $ 2,802,550 Administration: Management & General $ 117,560 PERCENT OF 2019 BUDGET Fundraising 112,490 IN EACH COST CENTER Administration Total $ 240,050 TOTAL OPERATIONS EXPENSE $ 3,042,600 Proposed Operating Surplus for cash flow needs 25, % Fundraising 3.8% Management & General 8.3% Statistics & Publications 10.4% Standing Committees TOTAL AC BUDGET $ 3,068,500 INCOME SOURCES 0.8% Surplus for Operational Cash Flow 20.3% General Assembly Contributions $ 1,951,000 Earned 1,117, % Churches & Presbyteries 5.2% Historical Center TOTAL AC BUDGET $ 3,068, % Committees & Agencies 17.2% News Office (incl. byfaith Magazine)
8 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE STAFF WORKING HAND-IN-HAND TO BUILD THE CHURCH Will you help us realize the power of connection? We need your help to build a foundation for ministry. Behind-the-scenes work is something that appeals to those who are far-sighted, mature, and able to grasp the importance of building the infrastructure that enables more visible forms of ministry. Obviously, more visible forms of ministry We ask that, if possible, churches contribute 0.35% of their annual tithes and offerings to the Administrative Committee. Or, if you prefer to give on a per capita basis, please contribute $8 per communicant member. are important, but we know that For 2019, we building the foundation for those The return is immense. An investment are depending ministries requires a very thoughtful in the AC enables not just its work, but on the Lord s donor. everything the PCA does in ministry. people for And we believe that thoughtful donor is you. a total of $1,951,000 to carry out the Please prayerfully consider moving your church toward this level of giving. Even the smallest gift from the smallest The bottom line is that the AC depends on the gifts of God s people ated. Please give as you reasonably can. church is needed and deeply appreci- work we have as individuals and as churches to planned. fund the tasks mandated to us by the General Assembly and grasp the opportunities God has laid before us. We believe the goal is attainable but only with the full help and support of the churches and many individuals in the PCA. With your help we can truly become stronger together connecting and supporting PCA people, churches, and ministries, to carry out the Great Commission and cultivate the peace, purity, and progress of Christ s church. Class of 2021 RE J. Lee McCarty, Evangel TE Bill Sim, Korean Southeastern Class of 2020 RE Danny McDaniel, Houston Metro RE Jack L. Watkins, Nashville TE David V. Silvernail Jr., Potomac Class of 2019 RE W. Todd Carlisle, Evangel TE Steven Jeantet, Suncoast Florida TE Timothy LeCroy, Missouri Class of 2018 RE Brad Bradley, North Texas TE Rod Mays, Calvary RE Timothy Persons, Chesapeake Alternates RE Pat Hodge, Calvary TE Jerry Schriver, Metro Atlanta Committee on Discipleship Ministries TE W. Scott Barber, Providence Covenant College RE Martin A. Moore, Georgia Foothills Covenant Theological Seminary RE Craig Stephenson, Eastern Carolina Mission to North America TE Douglas Domin, Northern New England Mission to the World TE William E. Dempsey, Mississippi Valley PCA Foundation RE Willis L. Frazer, Covenant PCA Retirement and Benefits, Inc. TE Jonathan Medlock, Northern California Reformed University Fellowship RE Will Huss, Calvary Ridge Haven TE James Andrew White, Westminster Senior Staff L. Roy Taylor, Stated Clerk John W. Robertson, Business Administrator Management Staff Amanda Burton, Meeting Planner Richard Doster, Editor, byfaith Magazine Wayne Herring, Church Relations Officer Robert Hornick, Assistant to the Stated Clerk Priscilla Lowrey, Documents Manager Angela Nantz, Operations Manager Wayne Sparkman, Director, Historical Center Support Staff Karen Cook, Placement Director Erika Derr, Stats and EIN Admin. Asst. Anna Eubanks, Financial Admin. Asst. Larry Hoop, Churches and Presbyteries Relations Representative Monica Johnston, Database Secretary Paul Kooistra, Placement and Church Relations Consultant Margie Mallow, RPR/byFaith Admin. Asst. Billy Park, Korean Relations Representative Lauren Potter, Standing Judicial Commission Admin. Asst. Summer Schwartz, Meeting Planner Admin. Asst. Visit pcaac.org for essential tools for your ministry. 12
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