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/PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.7, N0.2
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
REPORT FROM THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
JANUARY 11, 1985
In the United States, 1984 has just ended with a 14.5% increase over 1983.
This is a good increase compared to recent years. In 1982 the Church had an
increase of 11.2%, and in 1983 an increase of 12%. Other organizations
would probably consider our increase exceptional. We should all be thank
ful to God who supplies these funds according to the need and how our ways
please Him.
Even though the year's increase was good, December's income dropped off
considerably from what we had expected. Compared to the previous December,
the increase was only 1.3%. Though the monthly trend was down, January 1985
has started off with an excellent increase over last January.
On the expense side of the ledger, we finished the year considerably less
than 1% over budget. This was quite an accomplishment when you consider
that the departments collectively were about $3.5 million over budget about
three months earlier. The department managers really went all out to cor
rect this overage with concern and real "team effort."
Our reserves have improved appreciably over a year ago, though still too
low, in my opinion. We hope to correct this condition by allocating more of
the budget to reserves in 1985. The departments are also being asked to de
lay any discretionary expenses until after the spring or even the fall fes
tivals to improve our cash flow condition.
The 1985 budget has been set, except for a few minor areas, and will now
serve as a guide for the new year. It provides very little increase for
most departments, except for Publishing Services and Media Purchasing.
There are still urgent needs in some departments, particularly Ministerial
Services and Mail Processing, that cannot be met at this time. We hope and
pray that income for 1985 will be far enough above budget to allocate addi
tional funds to these departments later in the year.
Your concern and
prayers for this are appreciated.
--Leroy Neff, Treasurer
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
We are pleased to announce the addition of three new U.S. Feast sites this
year, along with four new Festival Coordinators. They are as follows:
Vail, Colorado is nestled in a valley in the Rocky Mountains at about 8,000
feet (2,438 meters), 100 miles (161 km) west of Denver. It is a ski resort
built within the last 20 years. A city-owned transit system will shuttle
feastgoers between their housing ·accommodations and the Dobson Arena at no
charge. Good-quality restaurants abound, and outdoor activities among the
fall colors of the aspens should make Vail" a popular festival site, with a
maximum attendance of 2,500. Mr. James Reyer, pastor of the Denver East and
West churches, will be coordinating this new site.
C) 1985 WondwideChurch of God