Everybody In is a statement of identity and a call to action.
Updated November 16, 2024
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.
2024 has been a solid year of growth for The Local Church, and by God’s grace, we want to build on this momentum in 2025.
In the coming year, every dollar you give will help fuel God’s mission of love, justice, and healing—meeting the needs of a growing community, expanding our thriving kids and family ministry, and continuing to cultivate a community of refuge, renewal, belonging, and joy for all.
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 acknowledgment that all that we have comes from God.
As a community, we also practice tithing. Each year, we set aside 10% of tithes and offerings from the previous year for mission and solidarity efforts. In 2024, 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 2025, 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 2025? Check out the Giving Guide below.
Questions? Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.
Here’s where your gifts are growing.
This draft budget includes a $35,000 increase to support our kids and family ministry, rising rental and overall ministry costs, and fuel God’s mission of love, justice, and healing in our corner of the world—enhancing outreach, program quality, and creating an affirming space for all.
2025 Expense Projection
LEADERSHIP & RELATED COSTS (includes compensation for full-time leadership and associated costs, including health insurance, pension, etc.): $139,268
KIDS, YOUTH, & FAMILIES (includes curricula, materials, and leadership to grow our kids and families and youth ministries.): $45,653.
CONNECTION, COMMUNITY, & SPIRITUAL FORMATION (includes relational discipleship, marketing costs, materials for spiritual formation, etc.): $15,000
MISSION (includes supporting people and causes in the community and beyond to make God’s dream a reality): $37,548
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): $77,715
OPERATIONS (includes administrative leadership, insurance, printing, necessary subscriptions and software, and other business-related costs): $49,869
Total: $365,053
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 will continue paying apportionments in 2025. For more information or greater detail, email Lee Bowman, TLC Finance Chairperson.