Reallocation of Resources
The Committee of Action adopted the motions below. Please note that the reduction schedule does not begin until September 1, 2010. Copies of the Impact Studies can be obtained by writing or calling the GO’s office.
Report of the Executive Council We recommend:
That we amend Page 79, S12, World Missions Department, V. Methods Used for Raising Missions Funds, by adding the following paragraph:
That beginning September 1, 2010, local church treasurers shall send monthly an amount equal to 5% of all tithes paid into the local church to the secretary general, (4.75% designated for the International Offices and 2.25% designated for World Missions) until September 1, 2014, after which World Missions will be funded by not less than one-fourth of the 5% received by the International Offices. Any increase beyond this amount must be approved by the Executive Council. Proposed Reduction Scale to the International Offices: September 1, 2010-7% September 1, 2011-6.5% September 1, 2012-6% September 1, 2013-5.5% September 1, 2014-5%
That we amend page 124, S45. Financial System, II, Tithing by adding the following:
That, beginning September 1, 2010, local church treasurers shall send monthly an amount equal to 7% of all tithes paid into the local church to the state/regional office. Further that this amount be decreased by ½% annual until September 1, 2014.
Proposed Reduction Scale to the State/Regional Offices:
September 1, 2010-7%
September 1, 2011-6.5%
September 1, 2012-6%
September 1, 2013-5.5%
September 1, 2014-5%
That the Executive Council be authorized to adjust all references to our financial structure in the Minutes to conform to the above motions.
Symposiums on the Great Commission
East, September 14-15, Mount Paran, Atlanta, Georgia;
West, September 17-18, Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, California
A promotional packet is being sent to pastors. It includes strategic data, a poster, involvement concepts, and registration forms.
