The United Methodist Church of Berea
170 Seminary Street Berea, OH 44017
2011 Narrative Operating Budget
The mission of UMCB is to “Love God, Learn God, Live God”. Our mission is spreading the word of God’s love to our church, our community and the world. To put these words into action, the following spending budget of $550,936 has been approved by Church Council.
Love
WORSHIP
Four worship services are held each Sunday with special services during Advent and Easter Holy Week. Considered an important element of worship, music is provided by the Janke pipe organ and presented by our organist, two adult vocal choirs and accompanist, the hand bell ringers, children’s and youth choir, and the contemporary worship musicians.
Cost to provide worship includes 50% of pastors’ expenses, seven paid music staff members, contemporary worship leader, music and altar supplies of $111,500 plus 33% of building and support staff expenses of $70,500
Total $182,000
Learn
EDUCATION
Christian education is available through Sunday School for all ages, mid-week adult and youth Bible study groups, Vacation Bible School, and Summer Sabbath. Internships in four areas of ministry benefit Baldwin-Wallace College students and UMCB. Creation Care teaches stewardship of the earth. The United Methodist Women circles provide opportunities for learning and service.
Fellowship opportunities are organized by Children’s, Youth, and Adult Councils, and the Church Family Life Committee. This ministry is lead by the pastors, and the directors of Children’s, Youth, and Adult Education. Our strong force of volunteers is vital to this ministry.
Cost to support education includes 25% of pastors’ expenses, three paid staff, curriculum, and internships is $101,900 plus 33% of building and support staff expenses of $70,500.
Total $172,400
Live
MEMBER AND MISSION OUTREACH
Pastors, our volunteer Pastoral Visitor, and Stephen Ministers provide pastoral care. The Membership Nurture Committee also supports connections with members. Childcare is made available during church events.
Support for the overall denominational missions ministry is channeled through United Methodist connectional giving. Additionally, a mission partnership with David and Lorene Persons of Mulungwishi is maintained. The Missions Committee organizes and promotes Loose Change Sundays, Berea Welfare and SCAN Hunger Center food collections, and the Berea Community Meal. The Inviting Ministries Committee provides a presence at community events.
Part of UMCB outreach funded through the efforts of its participants, are the Youth Work Mission, adult United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) Sager Brown mission trips, and the Nothing But Nets End Malaria Walk/Run.
Use of our building facilities by community groups is an important local outreach ministry. Groups include Alcoholics Anonymous, Boy and Girl Scout troops, Hanson House, and Baldwin-Wallace College,
Cost of member and mission outreach includes 25% of pastors’ expenses, committee expenses, benevolence apportionments of $66,600 plus 33% of building and support staff expenses of $70,500.
Total $137,054
CONNECTIONAL SUPPORT
This is UMCB’s portion of support of the North Coast District and United Methodist denominational ministries and administration.
Total $ 59,482
Total Cost of Ministries $550,936
The sum of costs of all areas of ministry is $550,936. With income projected at $542,400, increased giving and/or decreased expenses of $8,536 will be required to meet the budget of $550,936.