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1 2016 Proposed Opening the Opening the Word to our World to our World 655 W Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN Budget So those who received his work were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:41-42

2 In the following pages you will see the 2016 Proposed Budget. Please know that is has been earnestly prayed over and prepared for your consideration. While preparing this year s proposal, your Finance Committee took every effort to focus on the essentials of ministry and missions. Our total budget for 2015 was $1,815,600 and the proposed total budget for 2016 is $1,828,440. The 2016 proposal represents a total overall increase of $12,840 (.71%). The plan is broken down into 6 areas of emphasis: Missions & Evangelism, Pastoral, Personnel, Administration, Music, and Education. Every effort has been made to be faithful in determining how we can best meet the needs of our various ministries, while not exceeding our anticipated tithes for Our church body has always been faithful in its giving to the Lord. Thank you greatly for your continued support. We ask that you read through this proposal to see how your tithes and offerings can be used to open the Word to lives in our community, our city, our nation, and the world. This budget will serve as our guide as a church to ensure we are faithful with all we have been given. Prayerfully consider approving this budget and partnering together as a church family to open the Word to our World with the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! There will be an Open Finance Committee meeting on Sunday, December 13 th at 5:00pm. This is where you can ask any questions you may have about the proposal. The budget vote will be held Sunday, December 27th.

3 Opening the Word to our World in % 6% 27% 54% 10% 1% Opening the Word through Administration Opening the Word through Missions & Evangelism Opening the Word through Pastoral Opening the Word through Personnel Opening the Word through Music Opening the Word through Education

4 Opening the Word through Administration $ 494,448 Provide the Funds to Maintain the Facilities, Properties, and Various Support Needs Provide Utilities and Custodial Support Provide the Necessary Resources to Support this Area Administration The Administration of Northside Baptist Church is vital to the support of the various ministries and ministry needs of the church. It is through your tithes and offerings that the church is blessed with wonderful properties and facilities. Our Administration is responsible for: Building Maintenance & Repair, Equipment, Facility Supplies, Grounds Upkeep, Insurance, Office Supplies, Property Payments, Publicity, Recreation, Security, Software, and Special Events. Opening the Word through Missions & Evangelism $ 175,716 Contribute to the Southern Baptist Convention/Tennessee Baptist Convention Cooperative Program Provide Support for Northside missionaries Provide Support to Local Missions Our Missions Focus This area allows Northside to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ from Murfreesboro, to the state of Tennessee, across the United States, and around the World. It is through this ministry that we support: The Cooperative Program, Concord Baptist Association, Mission Trips, and Disaster Relief. Cooperative Program The Cooperative Program supports a wide variety of ministries and missions including: evangelism efforts, volunteer missions, mission s education, new church plants, colleges and universities, collegiate ministries, camps, and much more. Through the International Mission Board we help support over 5,600 missionaries who are engaging 655 people groups, of populations greater than 100,000 around the world. The 2016 Budget reflects a 1% increase in our Cooperative Program gifts.

5 Opening the Word through Pastoral $ 6,600 Provide Benevolence Assistance Provide Congregation Shepherding Care Provide a Safety Pastoral The Pastoral provides benevolence assistance for our community as well as safety and shepherding care of our entire congregation. Opening the Word through Music $ 43,200 Provide God-Centered Worship Provide Resources for Our Worship & Music Ministries: Worship Choir, Orchestra, & Worship Leadership Provide Sound, Lighting, and Bulletins for Worship Services Music The Worship of Northside Baptist Church exists to share the Gospel through worship and song. This is accomplished for all ages through teaching, special events, drama, joyful praise, and meaningful worship. This area includes our Good Friday event and service, the annual Christmas production, our choir and full orchestra, music, bulletins and our church media department.

6 Opening the Word through Personnel $ 992,172 Employ More Than 40 Individuals Provide Nursery Services Provide Administrative Support to the Various Needs of Northside Baptist Church Personnel The Personnel allows Northside to employ more than 40 individuals (excluding weekday preschool), who serve in all departments of the church. Included departments are administration, preschool, children, counseling, education, janitorial, membership, pastoral, nursery, youth, and worship. Opening the Word through Education $ 116,304 Provide Various Literature for Our Connect Group & L.I.F.E. Ministries Provide Resources for to All Ages & Focus Groups Within Northside s from Preschool to OASIS Education Our Education allows us to provide resources and literature for teaching the Bible to all ages. Each age-graded ministry budget includes special events to equip, disciple, and reach individuals with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Included are: Nursery, Kids World, Orchard, Men, Ladies, OASIS, Connect Groups, & LIFE classes.

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