Everybody In is a statement of identity and a call to action.
Last updated: 2023-12-09
Everybody In is a statement of who belongs at The Local Church. It’s a statement of identity and God’s dream for us as a faith community. But it’s also a call to action, an invitation to partner — to bring this dream to life now and for years to come. If it’s going to happen, it will take… everybody in.
Here’s where you come in.
2023 has been such a solid year of growth for The Local Church, and by God’s grace, we want to build on this momentum in 2024.
In the coming year, we’re projecting increased staffing needs, greater investment in the church’s mission, ministry, and operations, and we’re paying our share of United Methodist apportionments for the first time. We’re also taking tangible steps toward a more permanent “home” for The Local Church.
As you consider your commitment, we encourage you also to consider percentage giving. Historically, people of faith have given a tithe, or ten percent, of their income back to God. This practice is rooted in scripture (Genesis 28:10-22, for example), and is an act of faith and an acknowledgement that all that we have comes from God.
As a community, we practice tithing as well. Each year, we set aside 10% of tithes and offerings from the previous year toward mission and solidarity efforts. In 2023, by God’s grace and with your generosity, we’ve committed thousands of dollars to organizations and missions like UMCOR, CORE, The Salvation Army, Love Chatham, Appalachia Service Project, and more — all to help bring about God’s Jubilee reality.
When you’re ready to make your commitment to The Local Church in 2024, the button below will take you to the online commitment form. Remember, you can change your commitment at any time; this is only an estimate of giving. Need assistance breaking it down or want to learn more about our projected expenses for 2024? Check out the Giving Guide below.
Questions? Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.
Here’s where your gifts are growing.
2024 Expense Projection
LEADERSHIP & RELATED COSTS (includes compensation for full-time leadership and associated costs, including health insurance, pension, etc.): $134,851
CONNECTION, COMMUNITY, & SPIRITUAL FORMATION (includes relational discipleship, children’s and family leadership and curricula, marketing costs, materials for spiritual formation, etc.): $45,200
MISSION (includes supporting people and causes in the community and beyond to make God’s dream a reality): $28,000
WORSHIP & CREATIVE (includes costs associated with gathering space, live streaming, media equipment, creative materials, and other items required for in-person worship, as well as worship leadership): $79,590
OPERATIONS (includes administrative leadership, insurance, printing, necessary subscriptions and software, and other business-related costs): $42,333
Total: $329,974
As you consider your commitment, please keep in mind that The Local Church is no longer receiving regular funding from the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church and begins paying apportionments in 2024. For more information or greater detail, email Lee Bowman, TLC Finance Chairperson.
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