2018 Budget Notes for Targeted Sections (8/5/2017) Missions- Missions and Ministry with Baptist Partners Notes Section/Item Description

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1 Budget Notes for Targeted Sections (8/5/2017) The following notes reflect increases, decreases, transfers of funds, and other explanations for the proposed 2018 budget of the First Baptist Church of Asheville. Other materials are provided to supplement these explanations for changes in the upcoming budget year. Changes reflect collaboration between ministry councils, staff, and congregational teams and support goals developed in conversation with the deacons and these ministry councils. Missions- Missions and Ministry with Baptist Partners This section of the budget represents our efforts to support Baptist Partners locally and around the world. Funds are paid through regular contributions to these agencies. David Blackmon is the staff liaison to the Missions Council for this section of the budget. Notes Section/Item Description 1 FBCA Divinity Scholarships $3000 (New Item)- Funds will be set aside each year to provide a $1000 scholarship to members of FBCA who are attending an accredited seminary. 2 Passport Camps $1000 (New Item)- Funds will be set aside each year for 5 years to support the endowment of Passport Camps, a missions cam attended by our children each summer. Missions- Mission and Ministry Done by Our Volunteers This section of the budget reflects our church s work in and through the activities of its volunteers. Most of these dollars focus on local needs. A small segment is focused on international needs, most being targeted for ongoing medical/dental mission to Haiti and an ongoing ministry focused on building a relationship with the Las Tunis in Cuba and Baptists across Cuba. David Blackmon is staff liaison to for this section of the budget. 3 Hope to Home $1500 Increase- FBCA continues to strengthen its relationship and commitment to Homeward Bound and its efforts to move people into permanent housing first. They have an 86% retention rate of the persons moved out of homelessness into permanent housing. They are also working towards a new day center with over 200 coming to their current location in downtown Asheville. 4 WNC Rescue Missions $500 Increase- The small increase expands our support of one of the few emergency housing options in downtown. 5 Vanderbilt/Battery Park $300 Increase- The total $1500 line item is matched with a grant from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. FBCA works in partnership with the resident life social workers in both housing complexes to provide food for 150 residents. A team also shared in Bible study and social events at Vanderbilt. 6 MANNA Foodbank $1000 Decrease- We continue to work with MANNA by giving, volunteering, and purchasing food for the Vanderbilt/Battery Park ministries. The funds meet the full request of the organization to the Missions Council.

2 7 Men s Day Program $2640 Increase- The increase reflects an increase in costs for staffing, food, and a more active 5 day per week schedule for this program involving up to 15 men. 3 FBCA members help lead this effort. 8 Members in Missions $2000 Increase- The Missions Council is maintaining a focus on expanding the ways in which members directly participate in local missions. The council will be encouraging each member to have a plan for service as well as looking for new local partnerships. 9 Overseas Missions $2000 Increase- The Missions Council is committed to funding increase connections with our mission efforts in Las Tunis Cube and in Jenny Jenkins work in Haiti. In 2017, almost 50 members served in one of the two countries through 4 mission excursions. Members fund a large portion of their participation in these events. 10 FirstShine $10,000 Decrease- The church will continue its routine rotation and provide a day camp for young teens and young adults with special needs in summer Kairos $1200 Increase- The Missions Council hopes to make a greater investment in members becoming a part of this prison ministry through 2-3 teams. There is growing interest among women in our church in serving on a weekend team. 12 Our Voice $250 Increase- A slight increase to support Our Voice, an organization that advocates for care of those experiencing sexual assault and abuse. 13 Disaster Relief $3000 (New Item)- The Missions Council is setting aside dollars that can be used as needed to make a direct response to disasters within reach of a team from FBCA. This is a commitment to send people to these sites to serve alongside other Baptist relief agencies. 14 Cuba Mission-Dotsons $1500 (New Item)- The Missions Council is requesting funds to support Stan and Kim Dotson in their year-long mission to Cuba. Stan has worked closely with multiple teams from FBCA. The Dotsons would serve as in-country translators and liaisons for any teams we send to Cuba. This is a usual expense for each mission trips. Supporting the Dotsons is a good use of funds as well as an expansion of the work. Christian Formation- Formation through Learning This section of the budget focuses on spiritual development of our congregation through Bible study, fellowship, and other opportunities for learning. The main line item reflects the purchase of a variety of resources, such as Bible study curriculum. Tommy Bratton is staff liaison to the Christian Formation and Fellowship Council Adults for this section of the budget. 2

3 3 15 Christian Fellowship $1000 Increase- The line item funds coffee and other hospitality events. The increase reflects growing costs. 16 Trail Marks $2000 Increase - Trail Marks continues as a growing partnership between children, youth, parents and members of the ministry team. The hope is to expand Trail Marks into adult age groups in the coming year focusing on significant steps and mile markers in growth. 17 Pilgrimage/Spiritual Retreats $2000 (New Item)- As the church continues to focus on spiritual practice, this line item funds adults exploring pilgrimage and retreat opportunities, such as a weekend at a nearby monastery or retreat center. 18 Discipleship Resource $1500 (New Item)- Mack Dennis, Tommy Bratton, Amy Stertz, and Casey Callahan are authoring a book of discipleship for FBCA. This resource will explore our practices of worship and faith and be used as a teaching tool across the congregation over the course of the next few years. Cost reflect an initial printing. 19 Awareness and Engagement Groups $1000 (New Item)- The line item funds teams of people who gather around a shared ethical concern, such as our Creation Care Team. These will develop organically out of the commitment of members and staff to a key issue. Christian Formation- Formation through Media Center Resources The media Center(s) at First Baptist serve a vital role in the ongoing personal development of the congregation. The Adult and Children s Media Centers host regular hours in order to resource classes, sponsor book discussions, and provide access to various ministries of the church, such as CDC, Crossroads After School, and Sunday morning Bible study. Tommy Bratton is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Christian Formation and Fellowship Council- Adults. 20 Overall There are no changes in these line items. Christian Formation- Formation for Children This section of the budget is everything children, from pre-school through 6 th grade. It covers special programming, such as summer camps, and community wide celebrations in the fall and spring. Dollars focus in on Sunday morning programs as well as opportunities for family enrichment. Amy Stertz is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Christian Formation and Fellowship Council- Children and Students. 21 Family Enrichment $500 Decrease- A slight change based past year s budget. 22 Summer Ministry $1000 Increase- Summer continues to be a central feature in children s ministry camps are full. We host 3 camps, Vacation Bible School, as well as Passport Kids and other summer opportunities.

4 4 23 Childcare $500 Decrease- A slight change based past year s expenses. 24 Children s Missions & $500 Decrease- A slight change based past year s expenses. Discipleship 25 Fall Festival $500 Increase- This community gathering continues to be a highlight for children and young families. The increase reflects costs of materials, vendors for the event. 26 Children s Ministry Intern $500 Increase- The church has had a successful record of summer interns for children and youth. We involve these interns in learning, managing events and camps, teaching, and leadership in worship. They also complete work through CBF s summer intern program. Councils have allotted dollars for interns in children, youth, and music. In 2018, we will assist some with housing for this intern. Christian Formation- Formation for Youth The youth portion of the budget funds programming for youth between grades It offers our youth weekly programming on Sundays and Wednesdays as well as two annual retreats and summer activities including missions and camps activities. Recreation and fellowship are also a strong part of the youth experience at FBCA. Casey Callahan is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Christian Formation and Fellowship Council- Children and Students. 27 -$20,000 $20,000 Decrease (One-Time Line Item)- The youth have completed the Cuba Mission in collaboration with the Missions Council, 10-day journey will involve about 20 of our youth and 25 Cuban youth in a mission, discipleship, worship, cultural exchange that journeys from Las Tunis to Havana. Christian Formation- Formation for College Students College students at FBCA include those who are homegrown in our church and those who join us from 5 college campuses. It also serves our 8 choral scholars. Ministry with students who grew up in the church happens at breaks and during summer months. Outreach to local campuses continues throughout the year. Casey Callahan is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Christian Formation and Fellowship Council- Children and Students. 28 Retreats, Trips, Transportation $750 Increase- The college and young adults will participate in another urban immersion/mission event like that one to New York in 2016.

5 Christian Formation- Formation for Young Adults Ministry with young adults includes two distinct groups. Polaris is a growing group of 30 s to early 40 s adults, both single and married. Eddie Morgan leads them in seasons of study, fellowship and mission. Eddie also provides support to other groups in the congregation through marriage enrichment and pastoral counseling. Eddie Morgan is responsible for the Polaris line item in this budget in partnership with the Christian Formation and Fellowship Council-Adults. Xaris is a gathering of career adults between the ages of Sojourners is a gathering of young adult couples. Tommy Bratton is responsible for this group. Each of these groups has periodic fellowships and are beginning to form a routine calendar. 29 Polaris $500 Decrease- A slight change based past year s budget. 30 Sojourners $2000 (New Item)- The line item funds activities and and fellowships for a new class focusing on young adults, age Attendance in the class in 2017 has ranged from The class meets in the Sherman Center. Christian Formation- Formation for Senior Adults Ministry with senior adults includes two overlapping groups. Primetime is a group of younger senior adults from age or so. Senior adults include all of those age 65 and above. The budget funds weekly study activities, monthly meetings and luncheons, some limited travel together, as well as an annual retreat. The budget also funds care of persons in crisis in our congregation through Care Groups and 8 Stephen s Ministers. Leah Brown is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Christian Formation and fellowship Council- Adults. 31 Overall There are no changes in these line items. Congregational Worship- Worship through Music Congregational worship engages persons of every age in our church. The budget funds choirs and musical groups, such as adult and youth choirs, handbells, orchestra, and children s choirs with over 200 participating in weekly groups. The funds cover maintenance of instruments as well as purchase of new music. Ministry with students benefits through annual events, such as a choir tour or youth musical. Other line items enhance our worship life together. Clark Sorrells is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Congregational Worship Council. 32 Overall There are no changes to these line items. Communications and Outreach Communications and Outreach cuts across all areas of the church s life and ministry. The budget funds basic communications platforms, such as our weekly worship video, special events videos, sound in weekly worship, online directory, website, and robo call/texting options. The budget funds 7 editions of Highlights each year, multiple event focused ads, other outreach and new ventures. Leah Brown is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Communications and Outreach Council. 5

6 6 33 Marketing Plan $4000 Decrease (from 2017 line item)- The Communications and Outreach Council has selected a web design vendor and are working on a redesign of the current FBCA website. They have engaged a local marketing firm to assist with better communicating the church s mission/vision/identity across the area. Continued use of $6000 in this line item will allow completing of both of these projects in Fellowship and Involvement- Ministry through Recreation This segment of the Fellowship and Involvement focus centers on recreation for all ages. The budget funds activities and equipment in the SFMC. The administrative line item supports the youth basketball league, a group of 8 area churches and over 100 youth. Funds also address costs related to the church picnic. Casey Callahan is responsible for this area of the budget in partnership with the Christian Formation Council- Children and Students. 34 Sherman Family Ministries Center Improvements $5000 (New Item)- This one time line item will fund improvements to the game room and gym to support an effort to encourage greater use of these facilities throughout the week. Improvement will support ongoing use of the space from Lunch@ Crossroads to Zumba. Pastoral These line items support the routine needs related to the pastor, coordinating pastor, and leadership of the church. Line items fund meals/materials for orientation and training of leaders, council functions, and deacon activities. The Endowment line item supports that committee s activities in enriching stewardship. The Stewardship Education line item supports the annual pledging campaign. Staff Strategic allows for some staff training and planning time. Mack Dennis and David Blackmon are responsible for this budget in partnership with deacon leadership and identified support committees. 35 Overall Changes There are no changes to these line items. Supportive This section of the budget funds office needs, routine printing for weekly events, copiers, and basic communications, such as the new phone system. Wally Davids is responsible for this budget in partnership with the staff. 36 Computer Maintenance $3000 Increase- The number better reflects actual increases as we have expanded computers, wireless systems, and internet security. 37 Legal/Accounting Services $2500 Increase- The number reflects actual charges of $240 per month from Bank of America to handle the church accounts.

7 Building and Grounds Building and Grounds funds the operations and maintenance of the church facility and grounds. Wally Davids is responsible for this budget in partnership with the Building and Grounds Committee. 38 Property Insurance $2000 Increase- Reflects a 7% increase in premiums. 39 Electricity $16,500 Increase- Reflects greater usage of the church building over the past 3 years. 40 Gas $10,000 Decrease- Better reflects actual costs over the past 3 years. 41 Water/Sewer $1000 Increase- Utility increase from the city. 42 Service Contracts $3000 Increase- Increases from service providers, such as maintenance contracts, waste disposal, etc. 43 General Maintenace $2000 Increase- Increase in use of supplies with increase in building usage. 44 Transportation $2500 Increase- We have added two buses to support various weekly and periodic mission and program transportation needs. Personnel Personnel funds staffing for the various programming of the church as well as the routine maintenance and care of the church. Mack Dennis and David Blackmon are responsible for this budget in partnership with the Personnel Committee. 45 Overall Increases $31,879 Increase- The increase are driven by a 3% increase for designated ministry staff ($16,629- Salary /FICA /Retirement) and $15,250 to fund possible health insurance increases. In 2013, the Personnel Budget was $1,098,655 or $61,899 less than the proposed 2018 budget. This represents about 6% growth in this budget over 6 years. The Personnel budget remains at 52% of the total church budget. Child Development Center The CDC operates out of a separate budget from the church. This budget is presented to the Finance Committee each year. Tommy Bratton and Jennifer Buchannan are responsible for that budget and this line item of support and work in partnership with the CDC Committee. 46 Overall Changes There were no changes made to this line item. 7

8 8 Academy for the Arts at FBCA The Academy for the Arts at First Baptist Church (AFTA) enters its third year as a ministry of the church. AFTA hosts 23 faculty and almost 200 students. The Academy serves as the home for the Asheville Youth Choirs, four choirs from age K-12 th grade. Students and members of the choirs perform throughout the community and in special services and concerts at First Baptist Asheville. Scholarships are provided each year based on financial need. Karen Sorrells serves as Director of the Academy. 47 Overall Changes There were no changes made to this line item. Ministry Staff Sabbaticals 48 Ministry Staff Sabbaticals $10,000 Line Item- The church provides funding for ministry staff sabbaticals for each 5 years of service. These sabbaticals focus in on the minister s particular role in the church and ways in which that role might be enhanced through study, reflection, and rest. A standard of $5000 has been used as a limit for funding each of these periods of growth. The rotation in the coming years will include 2 ministers each year. The line item will fund 2018 sabbaticals for Clark and Karen Sorrells. Their focus will be on outreach for churches like FBCA using a cathedral model of engagement with the community. In 2013, the Sorrells successfully explored schools for the arts and implemented the Academy for the Arts at FBCA in August The school now houses over 200 students and 25 faculty along with over 100 in the Asheville Youth Choirs. Budget Offsets 49 Budget Offsets There will be one budget offset; $12,000 from LCR Designated to fund the ongoing 4 th Thursday meal. Overall Changes 50 Overall Changes $63,519 Increase- This represents just under a 3% increase over the 2017 budget.