Vibrant Stewards British Union Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church Budget 2016 We are stewards of a faithful people
We have this hope that burns within our hearts We have this faith that Christ alone imparts We believe the time is here When the nations far and near shall proclaim that Christ is King
Vision without execution is hallucination! How shall we energise our enlightenment? Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, Give unto the Lord glory and strength.
A budget deploying 3.464m / 2.3 directly Driver Vision: Values: A people enriched by the saving love of Christ, ready to meet our soon returning Saviour. We believe that every person is created equal and in the image of God. We believe that the good news of redemption is for ALL for every kindred, tongue and nation, every gender, every age group, for rich and for poor, for the prominent and the marginalised. We are coordinated, united and harmonious in our approach to Nurture, Worship and to Witness. Ministering to the whole person, at every stage of their life. Vibrancy: We serve 5 creative, secular, diverse, prosperous nations whose generations are harmed by selfishness, greed, consumption, nationalistic arrogance, environmental destruction. We are inspired by the ideal of nations and peoples at peace, contributors to world harmony and justice, giving glory to their creator. We believe in the urgency of our task.
Vibrant Tithe Growth 22.3 to 22.5m 23,000,000 22,500,000 22,000,000 21,500,000 21,000,000 20,500,000 20,000,000 19,500,000 19,000,000 18,500,000 18,000,000 01/2012 03/2012 05/2012 07/2012 09/2012 11/2012 01/2013 03/2013 05/2013 07/2013 09/2013 11/2013 01/2014 03/2014 05/2014 07/2014 09/2014 11/2014 01/2015 03/2015 05/2015 07/2015 09/2015 11/2015 01/2016 03/2016 05/2016 07/2016 09/2016 11/2016 Growth 3.3%
Overall Distribution of Tithe Donors To BUC To GC/TED Pension Newbold Retained South 14,900,000 2,384,000 1,043,000 1,370,800 298,000 9,804,200 North 6,000,000 960,000 420,000 552,000 60,000 4,008,000 Welsh 400,000 52,000 28,000 36,800 4,000 279,200 Scottish 450,000 58,500 31,500 41,400 4,500 314,100 Irish 550,000 71,500 38,500 50,600 5,500 383,900 Welsh Scottish Irish Newbold GC/TED Pension BUC Total North South BUC Total 22,300,000 3,526,000 352,600 324,392 35,260 2,813,748 Other Totals 1,913,600 2,375,992 407,260 We have all drunk from wells we did not dig We gain energy by working together for a common purpose 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0%
Operating Subsidies 2016 Appropriation to Stanborough Secondary 330,000 346,000 Appropriation to Stanborough Primary 100,000 104,000 Operating Grants to Subsidiaries - ADC 155,000 160,000 Operating Grants to Subsidiaries - IM 135,000 140,000 Operating Grants to Subsidiaries - SM 117,000 121,500 Operating Grants to Subsidiaries - WM 117,000 121,500 Ingathering Reversion SEC 84,000 84,000 Ingathering Reversion NEC 51,000 51,000 Ingathering Reversion Missions 9,000 9,000 Appropriation to ADRA-UK 12,000 12,000 Special Appropriations Made 75,000 45,000 Bursaries Stanborough School 90,000 60,000 Bursaries Newbold College 52,000 54,000 Appropriations & Grants 1,327,000 1,308,000
Vital Reward 300 280 260 British Union Conference Movement of Tithe, RPI, CPI, AWE & Salaries scaled for comparison 240 220 200 180 RPI CPI*2 Salary/10 Tithe Adj Mo Wage/10 160 Long Term 28% 17-21% 13.9% 12.2% Short Term 5% 0% 2% 2.8% Salary Factor 1,772 to 1,807 Pension Contribution 9% to 10% Package 2005 1 2005 2 2005 3 2005 4 2006 1 2006 2 2006 3 2006 4 2007 1 2007 2 2007 3 2007 4 2008 1 2008 2 2008 3 2008 4 2009 1 2009 2 2009 3 2009 4 2010 1 2010 2 2010 3 2010 4 2011 1 2011 2 2011 3 2011 4 2012 1 2012 2 2012 3 2012 4 2013 1 2013 2 2013 3 2013 4 2014 1 2014 2 2014 3 2014 4 2015 1 2015 2 2015 3 2015 4
Presidential 2,000 Driver Mission Values To coordinate and unite Members, Personnel and Agencies within the British Union, To inspire the faithfulness among members & personnel. Foresight & Vision, Mercy & Justice Balanced Biblical Scholarship Comprehensive World view. Vibrancy Creating a spiritual, collegial tone with energy and urgency toward team based mission objectives.
Secretariat 1,500 Driver Mission To steward the constitutional processes of the church toward orderly leadership. To shepherd the registry of believers To steward the welfare of employees and volunteers. Values Vitality Mercy, Justice & Humility Redemptive view of people. Fastidious eye for process detail Foresight for Advanced Planning Serving people with joy
Driver Treasury 1,500 Mission Values Vitality We are stewards of a faithful people and their contributions. We protect Church Assets and direct the internal control of resources toward the spiritual nurture of members, with opportunities for worship and national witness. Our objective is to build a community where Trust filled relationships are normal. Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Professional Competence, Fairness, Reliability, Timeliness We bring encouragement, fun and reward to service every day.
Communication - 5,000 Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God How then shall they hear? Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: A world informed and inspired about Jesus Christ, Trained and resourced Communication teams at Conference, Mission and Congregations. A public informed about the purpose and presence of the Adventist Church Clarity, Truth, Honesty & Integrity, Accuracy & Perspective, Creativity Professional standards, Service, Curiosity & Fascination with the human narrative. A people captivated by the Good News of the Gospel
Communication - 5,000 Web pages BUC News Face Book Twitter Google Search
Media - 45,000 The Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world.. With what shall we share it? Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: To provide informative, challenging, entertaining and life transforming, low cost Mission focussed programming for a primarily British Isles based audience on Revelation TV, Hope Channel, the Internet and social media for use in Adventist churches Integrity, Creativity, Vision, Effective Communication, Professional Competence, Service We are captivated by global stories made visual.
Adventist Media Captivating Stories 45,000 Arnion Hope Channel Streaming Revelation TV
Information Technology 24,000 How shall we create those stories? How shall we distribute our message? Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: Effective communication via efficient IT systems and the internet. Essential data for the purpose of Accountability Safely stored and archived documentation for historic reference. Efficiency, Innovation, Effective Communication Consistency, Helpfulness, Vision Accountability through time to come IT enables facilitates, more creativity than we could have ever imagined, and is available to everyone, everywhere. We are stewards of a faithful people
Education - 11,400 Why do we operate Schools? How do we inspire teachers to integrate faith and learning? How do we inspire children to reach their potential, and heavenly destiny? How do we equip and inspire teachers to invite children to learn? How do we foster the next generation of leaders? Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: Educational communities of faith that promote holistic student development expressed in academic excellence, Christ-centred worship, loving relationships and practical support for others. Through the promotion of the values of Truth, Beauty and Goodness we develop young people who: Think deeply and reflectively, experience the spiritual realm with awe and wonder, are fluent, articulate communicators, are curious and engage in learning, are aesthetically literate and appreciative, are emotionally secure and literate, embrace a wholesome healthy lifestyle, have a strong work ethic And become responsible citizens. We are energised by the redemptive calling that Children bring to us. We aspire to see them as thinkers rather than reflectors of other peoples thoughts. We aspire to develop a caring and serving generation. We are stewards of a faithful people
This image cannot currently be displayed. Education Support Activities Investment ACTIVITY 4,200 Training Governors, Chairs & Clerks 1,750 Gold Subscription to National Governors Association (7 Schools @ 250) 7,000 School Leadership Development (Heads/Deputies/Departments) 7,000 Subject/Year Group development in Core Subjects 2,000 Departmental Resources & Training 1,000 Developing Adventist Ethos through Faith & Learning seminar 3,000 Development of a Values resource package for Schools 2,000 Promotion of Adventist Education with CD s & Literature 500 Home Schooling support 2,000 Adventist Accreditation Stanborough Secondary & Fletewood 2,000 Performance Management of 4 Head Teachers 32,450 Total To be shared BUC 35%, SEC 50% and NEC 15%
Music - 3,000 Driver Vision: A people that offer dignified praise and worship to the almighty God. Values: Praise, Harmony & Musicality, Beauty of sound & silence, Meaningful lyrics, Emotion to include Joy and Sorrow, Collaboration in Choirs, Ensembles & Congregational participation. Vitality: Our inner souls resonate with worshipful music Coordinating inspiring ensembles How do we offer God praise and worship, honour and glory? We are stewards of a faithful people
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Ministerial 30,700 Why do we appoint pastoral leaders? How do we inspire pastoral leaders to care? How do we equip ministers, to lead? How do we equip and inspire volunteer leaders (Elders and Deacons) to be caring, organised and inclusive? Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: Inspired, Informed, Caring Shepherds Grace, Joyful Service, Humility & Excellence We are energised by the astonishing Grace of Christ, toward empowered pastors, elders, deacons leading outstanding churches for lost people. We are stewards of a faithful people
Ministerial 30,700 Investment Event - Headline Energy output 10,000 BUC Training Institute 5,000 Values Symposium/Workshops Educative seminars to develop passionate, gracious, joyful Servant leaders who contribute to a wow in their congregations 2,300 Affirming Leaders Personal coaching to foster gracious service & excellent churches 8,000 Leadership Literature (Elders Digest, Manuals, Ministry Magazine) Inspiring creativity & excellence in both clergy & lay leaders 2,400 Interns retreat & induction 1,000 Encouraging Students Training, Evaluating, Vision casting, Loyalty creating foundations for sustaining outstanding churches Inspiring the Aspiring toward a vision of a gracious, joyful excellent church, delivering the amazing wow of the Gospel. 2,000 Sabbath School Inspiring Service and Sacrifice for Mission It is by the astonishing grace of God, that I am what I am, and his astounding grace to me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked more energetically than any of them, though it was not I, but the amazing grace of God that is within me. (1 Cor 15:10 LERSV)
Youth 24,000 Capturing the image of God, in young people.
Churches of Refuge: Prompt churches to be safe places for returning youth and young adults. Global Youth Day: Youth making a difference, being the sermon rather than hearing a sermon. YES Projects Develop habits of service in our youth thorugh participating in local church community improvement projects. 1,000 1,000 1,200 Promotional Materials for YM. 2,000 AY recording & training To help budding young Adventist musicians record and share their music. 2,500 20:20 JESUS: "Seeing Jesus. Serving others." To promote and provide opportunities for youth and young adults to get involved in serving God through evangelistic and community activities; developing habits of service in the all aspects of Youth Ministry. 2,500 Advisory meetings to inform the sponsors and directors within the BUC 3,000 of all the work going on in the BUC, and to work on future plans, resources, events, and strategies for the whole of the BUC. Publications: To furnish the BUC with the resources they need to do YM. 4,000 European Reclamation: To provide a place for youth/young adults/young families who once attended an Adventist church in Europe to reconnect with people, church, and God. 7,200
Pathfinders Finding God Naturally Outdoor First Aid training provision 500 eclubs 3,000 Leadership Training 4,000 New Ongoing New Provide Union wide outdoor first aid qualifications for those on BELA and Hill and Moorland Leader training To make Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs more accessable to all, by providing online coursework and awards/honours, so every youth can be a member of a club, and benefit from family run activities, and attendance at regional, national, and international camps and events. Train people to be qualified outdoor leaders, to be available at club, conference/mission, and union levels. As Nathan Stickland is a first aid trainer, it is a small upgrade to become an outdoor first aid trainer providing a reduced cost to resource personnel. Some churches do not have an Adventurer or Pathfinder. Maybe no one will take it on, or parents have no idea what to do. An elearning Club will give many more youth access to Adventurers and Pathfinders, broardening the options of Youth Ministries for churches and families. The two conferences are running the BELA course, but would lke to have folk qualified with the Hill and Moorland Leaders qualification. These people will then be able to assist in taking groups out in more wild country than the BELA provides. BUC Pathfinder Camporee 25,000 32,500 31/7 7/8 Quadrennial BUC Pathfinder Camporee, bringing all Pathfinders in the BUC together for worship, activities, and instilling a purpose of centring God in their lives. "ANCHORED" is the theme at Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli, South Wales.
Student Chaplaincy Nurturing vibrant minds who are committed to Jesus Christ Student Professional Mentoring 1,000 Launch 1/2 To provide career, study, and vocational help to Adventist students by Adventist professionals. Working with ASI, the BUC will coordinate a mentoring system to link Adventist professionals with Adventist students, before, during, and after their course of studies. (16-25+ year olds) BUC Student Day 6,000 Ongoing Provide a meeting point and spiritual focus for those attending college and university to establish and network Adventist Campus Ministries. The November 2015 BUC Youth Advisory asked to repeat this emerging and already beneficial occasion, where new campus ministry groups have started even in the last two years of running this program. 7,000
Health 19,600 How shall we bring Glory to God, in the use of our bodies? Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: People trained to embrace healthy choices to wellbeing that is balanced and evidenced based. People experiencing the abundant life and become better able to share the example of health, hope and healing with others. Where people experience infirmity of body, mind or spirit, we seek to foster an approach that is compassionate as we serve others with the humility and love of Christ. Respect for differences, Temperance in work, rest and life practices Abstinence from harmful products, Balanced approach to emotional, physical, spiritual and social wellbeing Optimal dietary choices, Regular Exercise & Fresh Air, Harmonious Relationships Non-judgemental attitude We express our abundance with exuberant energy, to do the work that God has given us. A health-filled people is a witness to the nations.
HEALTH MINISTRIES 2016 BUDGETARY FOCUS ENCOURAGING FITNESS FOR LIFE Reaching the WHOLE PERSON as a Healthful Witness through: Centres of Hope, Health & Healing Holistic Lifestyle change programmes Physical Health & fitness training Emotional Resilience training Spiritual Health & nurturing Social Health and empowerment Partnership working with NHS organisations Training & development for Health leaders Holistic wellbeing resources
Women s Ministry 8,300 Driver Vision: Women activated in service for God Values: Christian Service & Contribution, Discipleship & Nurture, Friendship & Support, Giftedness & Development, Personal Worth, Poise & Inner Beauty, Respect & Security Vitality: We are excited by the enthusiasm of Women who commit to issues that contribute to their wellbeing, and personal respect.
WOMEN S MINISTRIES 2016 BUDGETARY FOCUS EVERY WOMAN AN EVANGELIST EQUIPPING WOMEN TO SERVE through: Discipleship and spiritual development resources Woman of Virtue Programme roll out Mentoring / nurture and training with launch of the Esther Institute of Excellence Reclamation of ex-adventist and retention interventions Highlighting the giftedness and leadership of women Involvement of women in Global Mission Projects Support system for abused women and help for abusers Nurture, leadership & development programmes Support and ministry to singles
Special Needs 15,000 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: We envisage a church that overcomes the barriers of impediment that limit the worship experience of those with physical and mental limitations. Compassion, Fairness and Inclusion We are inspired by those who are committed to improve the lives of people with limitations.
DISABILITY AWARENESS 2016 BUDGETARY FOCUS INCLUSIVE WORSHIP AND ACCESS FOR ALL MAKING THE GOSPEL ACCESSIBLE BY: Annual training for Disability Awareness Coordinators Consultation & engagement of members with a disability Disability Toolkit for churches BUC Deaf Ministries Strategy development Funding British Sign Language (BSL) courses to encourage more Signed services Development of Disability Awareness resources
Children - 9,000 How shall we nurture children to love, to serve & worship in their friendship with Jesus? How will children know that they are special to God? How will they grow with Grace, Assurance, Acceptance & Forgiveness in safe families and communities. Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: Children who want to love, and live in a serving relationship with Jesus. Children who take great joy in the worship of Jesus. Children are special to God., Grace Orientation Assurance, Acceptance, Forgiveness Family & Community, Safety & Security There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colours are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again. ~Elizabeth Lawrence Safety and Security Program 5,000 Children Evangelism 4,000
Family Ministry 5,800 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: To provide a ministry that makes provision of tools to help people communicate more effectively, deepen commitment in marriage, and assist in becoming better parents. We seek to help families grow in love and live in harmony as the family of God Discipleship, Graciousness, Winsomeness Love, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Renewal. We are inspired by the experience of loving families, and the redemption of those who are struggling. Departmental Training 4,000 Evangelism to families and local communities 1,000 Supporting grants to family based groups 800
Prayer Ministry 1,500 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: To encourage an active prayer life that will carry people into a deeper relationship with Christ and with one another. To establish prayer as the transformational medium and presence with God To emphasize that prayer is the key through which the church does its work and impacts the world. Communication, Connectivity, Thanksgiving, Openness, Confession, Forgiveness, Trust & Reliance, Intercession, Personal Value, Purpose & Transformation The joy of talking to and with God, then listening to His voice.
Evangelism & Witness 45,000 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: Educating, training, equipping and inspiring members to expand the Kingdom of God across the British Union Conference Passionate Service, Professionalism, Joyful Discipleship Creative Innovation, Loving Relationships, Passion for Lost People Seeing people commit their lives to Jesus Christ and become Disciples with loving relationships. Event / Action Point Outreach modelling using Winsome Green as a template 1,500 Special population groups - Spanish 3,500 Evangelism materials in support of ministers on areas 5,000 Literature for the power of 35,000 every member sharing 35,000 literature
Publishing 11,500 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: Every member a literature user and sharer Passion for the clear word books, Seeking the seeker Professional Service, Clear Communication Attractive, Quality, Affordable Books Developing new ways to share and develop gospel understanding through written texts, whether sold or donated. Event/Activities Regular meetings and coordination of the work 1,500 Training and Certification of LE s 3,000 Resource for Stock Distribution 2,000 Development of Conference Agents 1,500 Establish local coordinators 1,000 Development of student LE program 1,500 Publishing Directors Development 1,000
Church Growth 8,000 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: To encourage every leader to be intentional in the initiation of new healthy Seventh-day Adventist churches, with the capacity for growth in numbers and discipleship. Taking ownership of new church plants, Transparent accountability Supportive Environment, Cultural Relevance Establishing presence in places where Adventist worship is yet to be experienced. Training and nurturing members to be pioneers in new places Event / Action Point Strategy development 500 Effectiveness development for dysfunctional churches 2,000 Small Group training for diverse groups 1,000 TED Great Commission festival 3,000 Subsidy for specific church plants 1,500
Personal Witness 14,000 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: To mobilise and equip Seventh-day Adventist members to witness for Christ with an inclusive approach to evangelism across the British Union Conference Joyful Service, Faithful Accountability, Nurture Competence Passionate Discipleship, Continual Resourcing and equipping Capturing and directing the passion of people for their Saviour Event/Action Point Core of evangelism May 7-14 establishing Core beliefs 4,000 Resourcing Evangelism Coordinators 1,000 BUC Evangelism Training Week 3,000 National Lay Bible Workers Convention 5,500 Share Him Mexico Project 1,500
Life development 3,500 Driver Vision: Values: Vitality: To introduce and lead people whose foundation is secular to become disciples of Jesus Christ through authentic friendships in community while life enhancing beliefs and values are discovered. Passion for lost people, Design and imagery relevant to our society Graciousness in relationship, Professionalism, Willingness to serve. Engaging members to reach to secular, postmodern, & atheistic person in a contemporary way Event/Action Point Coordinating Retreat 1,000 Production of resources 1,000 Transitioning of Life Development 1,000 Strategic Development 500
Psalm 29 1 Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, Give unto the Lord glory and strength. 2 Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; The voice of the Lord is full of majesty. 5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars, splinters the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He makes them also skip like a calf, like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the Lord divides the flames of fire. 8 The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 9 The voice of the Lord makes the deer give birth, And strips the forests bare; And in His temple everyone says, "Glory!" 10 The Lord sat enthroned at the Flood, And the Lord sits as King forever. 11 The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.