Second Episcopal Diatrict Pastoral Report Form

Second Episcopal District Pastor's Report Form
Presiding Prelate*
Episcopal District*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Annual Conference*

Ohio-Central IndianaKentucky
Presiding Elder*
District*

Cincinnati Dayton IndianapolisEvansville-HopkinsvilleLouisville-LexingtonCleveland-Pittsburgh
Name of Church*
Church Address *
City*
State -Select*
Church's Zip Code*
Province or Country other than the US
Church's Email*
Pastor*
Pastor's Address *
Pastor's City*
Pastor's State -Select*
Pastor's Zip Code*
Pastor's Email*
Statistics
Church's Zip Code*
THE NUMBERING OF GOD'S PEOPLE
Lay Members Reported Last Year
Preparatory Members?*
Full Members?*
Associate Members?*
Affiliate Members?*
Total Members Reported Last Year:*
Members Added This Year
Converts?*
Otherwise?*
Total Lay Members Added This Year:
Members Lost This Year
Members lost by death?*
Members lost by moving away?*
Members lost by transfer?*
Members lost otherwise:*
Total Members Lost This Year:
Number of Members Reported This Year:
Preparatory members?*
Full members?*
Associate members?*
Affiliate members?*
Total Membership Reported This Year:*
Membership Demographic Numbered by Age Group:
0-11*
12-17*
18-36*
36-50*
51-70*
71+*
What is the average number attending worship?*
Number of Persons Baptized This Conference Year:
Infants baptized?*
Children baptized?*
Youth baptized?*
Adults baptized?*
Total Persons Baptized This Year?
THE MINISTRY OF GOD'S CHURCH, TRAINING CLASSES, BIBLE STUDIES, ETC.
Sunday School
Is there a Sunday School?*
Number of Sunday School officers?*
Number of Sunday School classes?*
Number of Sunday School teachers?*
Number of Sunday School students?*
Christian Youth Fellowship
Is there a Christian Youth Fellowship?*
Number of CYF Officers?*
Number of CYF Members?*
Young Adult Fellowship:
Is there a Young Adult Fellowship?*
Number of Young Adult Fellowship Officers?*
Number of Young Adult Fellowship Members:*
Training Classes, Seminars, Workshops, Etc.:
How many local church training classes were held?*
Name curriculum /resource used?*
Number of persons enrolled?*
Is there a Local Board of Christian Education?*
Is there a Commission on Membership & Evangelism?*
Is there a Board of Missions?*
How Many Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) were held?*
Name (VBS) curriculum /resource used?*
How many students were enrolled?*
Women's Missionary Society:
Is there a Women's Missionary Society?*
The number of Women's Missionary Society members?*
Lay Council:
Is there a Lay Council?*
The number of Lay Council members?*
Ministry to Men:
Is there a Ministry to Men organization?*
Number of MTM members?*
Other Ministries:
Please Describe Other Relevant Church Ministries.
Preparation for Ministry:
Number of Exhorters?*
Number of Local Preachers?*
Please list the Academic Attainment of Preachers Affiliated with this Charge:
Associate's Degree*
Bachelor's Degree*
Master's Degree*
MDiv*
DMin*
PhD*
FINANCES: THE STEWARDSHIP OF MONEY

LOCAL CHURCH STEWARDSHIP
Amount brought forward:*
$
Amount raised this year:*
$
Amount disbursed this year:*
$
Balance in accounts:*
$
Church indebtedness at beginning of the year:*
$
Amount paid on interest:*
$
Amount paid on principal:*
$
Amount added to indebtedness:*
$
Balance on indebtedness:*
$
CHURCH PROPERTY STEWARDSHIP

The Church Building
Does your church own a building?*
In whose name is the church building deeded?*
Mortgage amount on church:*
$
Are Mortgages current?*
Appraised value of church:*
$
Insurance amount on church:*
$
Who is the carrier of your church insurance policy?*
Is the premium paid to date?*
The Parsonage
Does your church own a parsonage?*
In whose name if the parsonage deeded?*
Appraised value of parsonage:*
$
Insurance amount on parsonage:*
$
Who is the carrier of your parsonage insurance policy?*
Is the premium paid to date?*
Other Properties Owned
Description of other properties:*
Estimated value of other church properties:*
$
Number of other church properties:*
Are properties deeded to the Church?*
Number of church vans:*
Support for the Pastor in Charge
Assessed salary of Pastor:*
$
Amount paid:*
$
Pastor's Pension (12% of Salary) assessed:*
$
Amount paid Pastor's Pension:*
$
Amount paid Presiding Elder's Pension:*
$
ANNUAL CONFERENCE STEWARDSHIP
Apportionments Assessed:*
$
Apportionments Paid:*
$
Missionary Marchers:*
$
Pastoral Accountability (Did You Attend)?
Pastoral Accountability (Did You Attend)? Check all that apply*

CME Unity SummitPastors' ConferenceFall GatheringSpring Gathering
Strategic Plan: Bold Steps to a More Vibrant Church

Vibrant church is described as one pulsating with energy in at least one of the following key areas: Worship, Discipleship Formation, Stewardship, Missions, and Congregational Nurture
Bold Step One: "Face Now"
In what ways is your church vibrant?(Check all that apply) *

Worship (prayers, singing, fellowship, preaching)Discipleship Formation (Church School, Bible Study, etc.)Stewardship (Financial Giving and Property Upkeep)Missions (Outreach)Congregational Nurture (In-reach)Other
Does your church have a written Mission Statement? *

YesNo
Does your church have a written Vision Statement?*

YesNo
Bold Step Two: "Embrace Next"
What primary focus is God calling your church to pursue in the upcoming conference year? *

Worship (prayers, singing, fellowship, preaching)Discipleship Formation (Church School, Bible Study, etc.)Stewardship (Financial Giving and Property UpkeepMissions (Outreach)Congregational Nurture (In-reach)Other
What area(s) can the church focus on to become more vibrant? *

Radical EnthusiasticIntentional Faith DevelopmentRisk-taking (Doing new and unconventional things)Mission and ServiceExtravagant GenerosityEngaging Online PresenceNone
List one or two goals that your church has adopted to become more vibrant. *
If you haven't adopted any goals yet, answer "none".
From this list below, select all activities that are associated with the Vibrant Church Goals you listed in the previous questions. (check all that apply)*

Reaching out to membersBeing more creative with worship opportunitiesInclude community members and concerns into the worship experienceEngage with the local community moreTry new things to get people connected to the churchImprove virtual church engagementImplement a Stewardship drive or movementCreate a new virtual/online ministryCreate Christian Education opportunties that include learning practical skills and lessonsImplement a Faith Development CampaignCreate/Improve an online presenceEngage in community outreach projects (community, nationally, and foreign)Other
What areas/efforts will be taken to include children, youth, and young adults in your goals? *

Reaching out to membersBeing more creative with worship opportunitiesInclude community members and concerns into the worship experienceEngage with the local community moreTry new things to get people connected to the churchImprove virtual church engagementImplement a Stewardship drive or movementCreate a new virtual/online ministryCreate Christian Education opportunties that include learning practical skills and lessonsImplement a Faith Development CampaignCreate/Improve an online presenceEngage in community outreach projects (community, nationally, and foreign)Other
Bold Step Three: "Seeing New"

A fresh vision of new possibilities for your church.
What new possibilities do you envision (see) for your church? *

Greater participation from members for planning the church's future.Effective partnerships with your church and the communityDrawing more young people to Christ and to the churchIncreasing the number of tithersIncreasing attendance in worshipIncreasing attendance in bible study, training, and other activitiesBecoming influential in the community (political, civic, social, and economic)Taking advantage of grant and other funding opportunitiesBecoming an intergenerational churchBecoming a mission driven churchImproving the appearance of our church facilitiesRenovating current facility or Building a new facility to meet the needs of ministry and communityMaintaining all that the church has with excellenceOther
What is the timetables for the one or two goals listed earlier in this report? (Check all that apply) *

3 months6 months12 monthsMore than 12 months
Bold Step Four: “Working the Plan”

What steps will you take to reach your goals?
What resources do you have to reach your goals? (Check all that apply) *

Human ResourcesFinancial ResourcesInformation (How to, what partners, etc...)Other
What resources do you need to reach your goals? (Check all that apply)*

Human ResourcesFinancial ResourcesInformation (How to, what partners, etc...)Other
Who are your partners that will help the church to reach its goals? (Check all that apply) *

Other churchesCommunity non-profitsState and local agenciesLocal officialsGrant writersMarketing agenciesOther
What measures are you taking to ensure accountability at the local church? (Check all that apply)*

Regular status meetingsSharing updates with congregation regularly (weekly or monthly)Providing the congregation with a copy of the goals and the timelinePublishing updated timelines in church bullentin/newsletter/websiteOther
Does your church have a Turnaround Team? (A "turnaround team" is a group of church leaders selected to lead the church in becoming more vibrant.) *

YesNo
From Vision to Reality: Let Us Support Your Journey to a more Vibrant Church

If you need help getting started with the Vibrant Church Initiative, working on your plan, or implementing it, please submit a request and let us know what your bishop, presiding elder, or Vibrant Church Team can do to assist you.
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Second Episcopal District Pastor's Report Form

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Strategic Plan: Bold Steps to a More Vibrant Church

Bold Step One: "Face Now"

Bold Step Two: "Embrace Next"

Bold Step Three: "Seeing New"

Bold Step Four: “Working the Plan”

From Vision to Reality: Let Us Support Your Journey to a more Vibrant Church

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