Preparing for the Future: Planning for Financial Sustainability is a 2025 initiative consisting of workshops and cohort conversations designed to guide your congregation as you take steps toward long-term financial health.
God has a future in store for your congregation and ministry.
In the wake of the pandemic, many congregations are uncertain about the direction or focus of their work moving forward. While the specifics may be unclear, one thing is certain: God has a future for your ministry. For some faith communities, this may involve a period of discernment to determine what’s next, while for others, the next steps may already be clear. Regardless of where you are in this process, it’s common to feel that funding the future of your ministry is daunting or even out of reach. The pandemic has reshaped everything, including our understanding of church funding and financial sustainability.
Even though we are still navigating the early stages of the post-pandemic world, there are practical steps we can take to plan for the financial future of your congregation and its ministries.
This project will begin with a workshop on February 8th, 9 am to 1 pm at Community Presbyterian Church in Chester, NJ.
Additional workshops will be held between February and September, either in person or via Zoom, approximately every other month. In the time between workshops, participants will meet with others from the project to discuss assignments, share what’s working (or not), and exchange ideas. Each cohort will be paired with a facilitator who will help organize meetings and keep the discussions on track.
This project is part of a broader initiative by the General Assembly to develop a financially sustainable funding model. By participating, you will help the General Assembly’s Funding Model Team create valuable resources and training materials for Presbyteries and congregations nationwide.
Further details will be shared in early 2025.
Congregations of all sizes are welcome to participate.
Participants:
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session members,
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treasurers,
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finance team members,
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pastors,
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and other church leaders who are interested in creating a financial plan for their congregation.
Each congregation is encouraged to have at least two participants, though additional participants are welcome.
The cost is $25 per congregation.
Registration Deadline –
End of Business Day on February 3. Don’t miss out.
Financial Sustainability Workshop - February 8, 2025
Checks in the amount of $25.00 per congregation can be made payable to: The Presbytery of the Highlands of NJ and mailed to: 390 Route 10 West, Randolph, NJ 07869 Please include in the memo that it is for the "Financial Sustainability Workshop".
