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Michigan Region
Missionary Church
Michigan Region
Missionary Church
John 20:21
2014 - 2015
Rev. James Keller, Regional Director
Dr. Alan Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator
“Every church mobilizing believers to intentionally lead people to
Christ and make disciple-makers.”
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Michigan Region
Missionary Church
John 20:21
Annual Conference
May 6, 2014
Orchards Community Church
Romeo, MI
Michigan Resource Center
1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton, MI 48509
Phone: 810.742.7462; FAX: 810.742.8102
E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.mcmichigan.org
MICHIGAN TRANSITIONS 2013 – 2014
ORDINATIONS
Rev. Ron (Dana) Boggia
Trinity Missionary Church, Yale
January 2014
Rev. John (Diana) Beauchamp
Crossroads Community Church, China Twp.
February 2014
Rev. Sue (Bob) Nellis
Crossroads Community Church, China Twp.
February 2014
IN MEMORY
Rev. Harold Sever
1946 – 2014
Rev. Gerald Sims
1951 – 2014
Rev. Lyle Steiner
1922 - 2014
SENIOR PASTOR TRANSITIONS
Pastor Dominic (Kim) Francese
Calvary Missionary Church, Livonia
November 2013
Rev. Brent (Val) Kriesch
Faith Missionary Church, Flint
July 2014
Dr. Bill (Margaret) Hossler
Evergreen Missionary Church, Lowell
September 2013
Rev. Tom (Rita) Knight, Interim
Trinity Missionary Church, Yale
February 2014
Pastor Bob (Gidget) Phillips
Dayton Heights Community Church, Flint
December 2013
Pastor Elizabeth Salazar, Interim
IEM Yo Soy, Kalamazoo
April 2013
Rev. Don (Cindy) Prince
Bates Missionary Church, Williamsburg
March 2014
Rev. Dave (Katie) Engle
Fellowship Bible, Brown City
January 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Number
Regional Directory
Councils, Boards, Ministry Teams, Committees
Regional Coordinators and Ministry Multiplication Team
Church and Camp Directory
Directory of Credentialed Ministers, Lay Workers and Others
Minutes
Regional Conference Minutes
MMLI Minutes
Ballot and Election Results
Reports
Regional Director’s Report
Memorial Report
Regional Oversight Council Report
Coordinators’ Reports
Team, Board and Committee Reports
MMLI Reports
Regional Finances
2013 Auditor’s Report
2013 Treasurer’s Report
2013 Expenses and 2014Budget
MMLI Auditor’s and Financial Reports
Other Financial Reports
Church Statistics
Regional Statistical Summary
Local Church Attendance and Membership
Local Church Receipts
Local Church Expenditures
Local Church Valuation and Insurance
Pastor and Staff Pay Packages
Documents
Michigan Region Vision, Mission, Priorities and Structure
Regional Bylaws
MMLI Bylaws
Mission District Guidelines
Mission District Application
Rules of Order
Pastoral Salary and Benefits Guidelines
Pastoral Review and Evaluation Form
Pastor’s Salary Worksheet
Monthly Report Form
Layworker
Application
Church Officers
Form Form
Training
Scholarship
Conference DelegateForm
Form
Layworker License Application
Ministry Training Scholarship Application
Church Financial/Audit Guidelines
Handbook on Personnel, Policy and Procedure
Regional Calendar
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Back Page
Page Cover
Regional Boards & Ministry Teams
(All Terms of Service begin at Regional Conference unless otherwise noted.)
Regional Oversight Council: Jim Keller, Regional Director, Chairman (2015); Jeff Hossler, Vice
Chairman (2017); Harlan Gingrich, Treasurer (2017); Larry VanSlambrook (2015); Doug
Connelly (2017); Reggie Courliss (2015); James Jordan (2017); Darrell Schlabach (2015); Steve
Severance (2017); Kurt Tuckey (2015); Al Yerke, Advisory.
Ministry Multiplication Team: Jim Keller, Regional Director; Chris Glantz; Josh Hossler; Bob
Ransom; Jim Thompson; Al Yerke, Advisory.
Family And Children's Team: Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator; Jim Keller, Regional
Director; Bart Adams; Lynn Adams; Charlene Gaffney; Mickey Hobson; Leanne Palmateer; Geri
Rinke; Eric Smith.
Youth Ministry Team: Tim Patch, Coordinator; Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator; Jim Keller,
Regional Director; Becky Cumper; Lois Brewer; Dan Hamrick; Matt Mendenhall; Jason Rohde.
Strengthening the Local Church Team: Jim Keller, Regional Director; Al Yerke, Regional Ministries
Coordinator; Reggie Courliss; Robert Johnson; James Jordan; Lindon Munro; Dan
Riemenschneider; Steve Severance.
HEART (Healing, Encouragement And Reconciliation Team): Jim Keller, Regional Director; Al
Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator; Doug Connelly; Jeff Hossler; Jim Jordan; Tom Knight;
Steve Stump; Larry VanSlambrook; Jack Woodburn.
Brown City Camp Board: (Terms begin September 1.) Walt McLavy, Chairman (2015); Jim Keller,
R.D.; Tom Knight, Vice Chairman (2017); Kurt Tuckey, Secretary (2015); Bruce Ake (2015);
Susie Gardner (2015); John French (2017); Boyd King (2017); Brent Kriesch (2017); Gerald
Lerche (2015); Paul Schultz (2017); Marcy Wagley (2015); Bill Barnwell, Young Adult Director,
Advisory; Donna Recor - Youth Director, Advisory; Denise McKibben - Children’s Director,
Advisory; Charlie Vat - Camp Caretaker.
Mancelona Camp Board: Wayne Fries, Chairman (2015); Bart Adams (2015); Dallas Dowling (2015);
Dan LaMee (2015); Tonya Procknow (2017); Ed Sayre (2017); Michelle Scott (2015); Bill
Thompson (2015); Lois Brewer, Advisory; Jim Jordan, Advisory; Dave and Deb Kissinger,
Advisory; Carrie Sayre, Advisory, Judy Sayre, Advisory; Leon & Lisa Carey - Caretakers.
Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc., Board of Directors: Darrell Schlabach, President
(2015); Don Faupel, Vice President (2016); Gordon Gingrich, Secretary (2015); Al Hobson,
Treasurer (2017); Jonathan Boyer (2017); Jack D’Arcy (2016); Ryan King (2017); Doug Muxlow
(2016); Joe Purdy (2017); Marvin Ramseyer (2016); Don Severance (2015); Karl Yoder (2015).
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Regional Committees
Building Committee: Walt McLavy, Chairman; Don Durance; David Gardner; Boyd King.
ByLaws Committee: Doug Connelly (2016); Jonathan Boyer (2015); Karl Yoder (2017); Al
Yerke, Advisory.
Committee on Ordination and Licensing: Al Yerke, Chairman; Jim Keller, R.D.; Jeff Hossler,
Vice Chairman of the ROC; Steve Stump (2015); Doug Connelly (2016).
Credentials Committee: Regional Office Support Staff.
Nominating Committee: Jeff Hossler, Chairman; members to be appointed by the Regional
Oversight Council
Pastoral Benefits Committee: Jim Keller, R.D.; members to be appointed by the Regional
Oversight Council
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Regional Oversight Council Members
Rev. Jim Keller, Regional Director (Brenda)
Office: 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton 48509, Phone: (810) 742-7462
Home: 2183 Covert Road, Burton 48509, Phone: (810) 742-5506, Cell: (810) 908-5847
Email: [email protected] Fax: (810) 742-8102
Rev. Jeff Hossler, Vice Chairman of the R.O.C. (Shalon)
Church: 74903 McKay Road (Mail to: P. O. Box 298), Romeo 48065, Phone: (586) 336-4673
Home: 7388 Ross Rd., Almont 48003 Cell: (586) 651-0068
Rev. Larry VanSlambrook, Secretary (Cora)
Home: 1251 Darwin Rd., Pinckney 48169, Phone: (734) 878-3937, Cell: (734) 709-4061
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Harlan Gingrich, Treasurer (Karen)
Home: 7456 Wicklow North Drive, Davison 48423, Phone: (810) 653-3375
Rev. Doug Connelly (Karen)
Church: 37535 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights 48312, Phone: (586) 979-4440
Home: 13135 Plumbrook, Sterling Heights 48312, Phone: (586) 983-3825, Cell: (586) 703-5402
Rev. Reggie Courliss (Sue)
Church: 220 N. Main St., (Mail to: P.O. Box 639) Elkton 48731. Phone: (989) 375-2597
Home: P. O. Box 639, Elkton 48731, Phone: (989) 375-2407, Cell: (989) 550-4647
Rev. James Jordan (Ruby)
Church: 7824 Rogers Road, East Jordan 49727, Phone: (231) 536-2128
Home: 7826 Rogers Road, East Jordan 49727, Phone: (231) 536-7824, Cell: (231) 499-6872
Mr. Darrell Schlabach
Home: P.O. Box 177, Brown City 48416, Phone (810) 346-3001, Cell: (810) 627-8670
Mr. Steve Severance (Barb)
Home: 4140 Rollridge, Kalamazoo 49004, Phone: (269) 343-1478, Cell: (269) 207-2343
Mr. Kurt Tuckey (Ann)
Home: 3844 Cedar Run Road, Cass City 48726, Phone: (989) 872-1829, Cell: (989) 912-0179
Dr. Al Yerke, Advisory (Kim)
Office: 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton 48509, Phone: (810) 742-7462
Home: 7203 Timberwood Drive, Davison 48423, Phone: (810) 653-0408, Cell: (810) 513-2634
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Regional Coordinators
Rev. Tim Patch, Youth Ministry Team Coordinator (Barb)
Home: 2047 Collins Ave. Shelby Twp., 48317
Cell Phone: (248) 505-9570
Dr. Alan Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator (Kim)
Office: 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton 48509
Home: 7203 Timberwood Drive, Davison 48423
Home Phone: (810) 653-0408, Cell Phone: (810) 513-2634
Fax: (810) 742-8102
Ministry Multiplication Team
Rev. Jim Keller, Regional Director (Brenda)
Office: 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton, MI 48509
Home: 2183 Covert Road, Burton 48509
Home Phone: (810) 742-5506
Cell: (810) 908-5847
Fax: (810) 742-8102
Dr. Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator (Kim)
Office: 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton, MI 48509
Home: 7203 Timberwood Drive, Davison 48423
Home Phone: (810) 653-0408
Cell Phone: (810) 513-2634
Fax: (810) 742-8102
Rev. Chris Glantz
Office: 1481 N. Gale Road, Davison, MI 48423
Home: 2276 Valley Vista, Davison, MI 48423
Phone: (810) 653-3175; Cell Phone: (810) 919-6595
Rev. Josh Hossler (Raelyn)
Office: P. O. Box 380256, Clinton Twp., MI 48044
Phone: (586) 580-8629
E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. Jim Thompson (Becky)
Home: 27819 Addelia, Warren, MI 48093
Home Phone: (586) 573-0132, Cell Phone: (586) 295-9883
Rev. Bob Ransom (Donna)
Office: Missionary Church, Inc, P. O. Box 9127, Fort Wayne, IN 46899-9127
Phone: (260) 747-2027, Cell Phone: (260) 403-0546
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Church Directory
Michigan Region of The Missionary Church
(Including all Credentialed Ministerial Staff)
(269) 962-4335
FAX (269) 962-4439
[email protected]
BATTLE
CREEK
Emmett Street Missionary Church
552 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek 49017
Pastor: Rev. Mike McGlynn (Dodi)
Pastor of Visitation: Rev. Jim Kidney (Linda)
BATTLE CREEK
Iglesia Misionera Hispana
(Unorganized Work)
552 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek 49017
Pastor: Rev. Alejandro Alcala (Maria)
BAY CITY
New Life Missionary Church
3121 East North Union Rd., Bay City 48706
Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Boyer (Delores)
(989) 686-5777
FAX (989) 686-5753
[email protected]
www.baycitynewlife.org
BROWN
CITY
Brown City Missionary Church
8935 Burnside Rd., Brown City 48416
Mail To: P.O. Box 159, Brown City 48416
Pastor: Rev. Richard Fledderjohann (Nancy)
Youth Director: Chris Marion
(810) 346-4673
FAX (810) 346-4302
[email protected]
www.browncitymissionarychurch.com
BROWN
CITY
Fellowship Bible Church
2935 Peck Road, Brown City 48416
Pastor: Rev. Dave (Katie) Engle
Youth Pastor: Pastor Becky Cumper (Tim)
BURTON
Life Church
2077 E. Bristol Road, Burton 48529
Pastor: Rev. Don Embury (Debbie)
CARO
New Creation Community Church
(Unorganized Work)
114 N. Almer, Caro 48723
(269) 317-5007
[email protected]
(810) 346-2624
[email protected]
(810) 742-4531
FAX (810) 244-0023
[email protected]
(989) 673-0506
[email protected]
www.newcreationcommunitychurch.org
Pastor: John D’Arcy (Colleen) –Lay Worker, RD Appt.
CASS CITY
Cass City Missionary Church
4449 Koepfgen Road, Cass City 48726
Pastor: Dr. Phil Burkett (Darlene)
(989) 872-2729
[email protected]
www.casscitymc.org
Student Life & Discipleship: Pastor Justin Kuhl (Michelle)
CASS CITY
Mizpah Missionary Church
4631 N. Van Dyke Rd., Cass City 48726
Pastor: Dale (Fay) Bullock –Lay Worker /RD Appt.
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(989) 325-0736
[email protected]
(586) 330-9859
[email protected]
www.evidentchurch.com
CHESTERFIELD
Evident Church
Meeting at: Green Elementary School
47260 Sugarbush Rd., Chesterfield 48047
Mail to: 47488 Dequindre Rd., Shelby Twp. 48317
Pastor: Rev. Josh Hossler (Raelyn)
Worship & Discipleship: Tony Mellinger (Ashley)
CHESTERFIELD
VOX Church (Unorganized Work)
26950 23 Mile Rd., Chesterfield 48051
Pastor: Rev. Matt Woodburn (Katie)
CHINA
Crossroads Community Church
3631 King Road, China, 48054
Pastor: Dr. Michael Cadrette (Sharon)
Jr. High & Children’s Ministry: Rev. Sue Nellis (Bob)
Sr. High & Worship: Rev. John Beauchamp (Diana)
Licensed Lay Worker:
 John Meredith (Michele) – Pastoral Care
CLARE
New Hope Fellowship Missionary Church
9115 Pere Marquette, Clare 48617
Pastor: Rev. Charlie Green (Joyce)
CLARKSTON
First Missionary Church
4832 Clintonville Road, Clarkston 48346
Pastor: Rev. Carlton (Bud) Freed (Jane)
Youth Pastor: Rev. Matt Mendenhall (Stephanie)
DAVISON
Davison Missionary Church
1481 N. Gale Road, Davison 48423
Pastor: Rev. Allen Sudmann (Sally)
Youth & Music: Rev. Jason Rohde (Lindsey)
C.E. & Family Min.: Rev. Chris Glantz (Teresa)
EAST JORDAN
Lighthouse Missionary Church
7824 Rogers Road, East Jordan 49727
Pastor: Rev. Jim Jordan (Ruby)
Associate Pastor: Rev. Bart Adams (Lynn)
ELKTON
Elkton Missionary Church
220 N. Main St., Elkton 48731
Mail to: P.O. Box 639
Pastor: Rev. Reg Courliss (Sue)
Licensed Lay Workers:
 Kent Gabrielson (Loydene) – Pastoral Ministry
 Jeff & Deena Snider – Youth Work
(989) 375-2597
FAX (989) 375-2597
[email protected]
www.elktonmc.com
FLINT
Dayton Heights Community Church
3038 W. Dartmouth Street, Flint 48504
Pastor: Bob (Gidget) Phillips – Lay Worker/RD Appt.
(810) 234-5416
[email protected]
FLINT
Faith Missionary Church
1327 N. Elms Road, Flint 48532
Pastor: Rev. Brent Kriesch (Val)
Associate Pastor: Rev. Rick Turner (Tina)
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(586) 996-6695
[email protected]
www.voxchurch.tv
(810) 329-5221
FAX (810) 329-5114
[email protected]
www.crossroadscco.com
(989) 386-4148
[email protected]
www.nhfmc.org
(248) 674-3186
FAX (248) 674-3188
[email protected]
www.fmcclarkston.org
(810) 653-2484
FAX (810) 658-0312
[email protected]
www.davisonmissionary.org
(231) 536-2128
[email protected]
www.lighthousemc.org
(810) 732-8570
FAX (810) 732-7040
[email protected]
www.flintfaith.com
[email protected]
GRAND RAPIDS
Iglesia Evangelica Misionera La Mies
(Unorganized Work)
Meeting at: 219 Burton St., SW Grand Rapids 49507
Interim Church Planter: Pastor Elizabeth Salazar
HART
Faith Christian Fellowship
400 S. Hart St., Hart 49420
Pastor: Pastor Mark Aspy (Angie)
(231) 873-1920
[email protected]
HARTFORD
Iglesia Misionera Betel
58444 62nd St., Hartford 49057
Mail To: 27393 Birmingham Ct., Paw Paw 49079
Pastor: Rev. Heriberto (Beto) Magallon (Margarita)
(269) 539-7687
[email protected]
HUBBARDSTON
Awakening (Unorganized Work)
Meeting at 306 Russell St., Hubbardston 48845
Mail to: 6505 Hubbardston Rd., Hubbardston 48845
Pastor: Ken (Ruth) Gee – Lay Worker/RD Appt.
(517) 930-4018
[email protected]
www.awakeningchurch.net
KALAMAZOO
Iglesia Evangelica Misionera “Yo Soy”
551 Phelps Ave., Kalamazoo 49048
Interim Pastor: Pastor Elizabeth Salazar
KALAMAZOO
Kalamazoo Missionary Church
5045 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo 49048
Pastor: Rev. Ken Smeader (Connie)
(269) 343-4343
[email protected]
www.kzoomc.org
LANSING
Primer Iglesia Misionera Hispana
900 N. Waverly Rd., Lansing 48917
Mail to: 904 N. Waverly, Lansing 48917
Pastor: Rev. Margarito Mondragon (Gabriela)
(517) 703-0215
[email protected]
LAPEER
New Hope Missionary Church
1009 N. Saginaw, Lapeer 48446
Interim Pastor: Ron Boggia
LEVERING
Bliss Missionary Church
15 Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering 49755
Pastor: Pastor Rob Rhinier (Cheryl)
LIVONIA
Calvary Missionary Church (734) 261-5050
29850 Six Mile Road, Livonia 48152
Pastor: Pastor Dominic Francese (Kim)
Licensed Lay Workers:
 John Hewett (Rose) – Pastoral Care
Evergreen Missionary Church
10501 Settlewood Drive SE, Lowell 49331
Pastor: Rev. Bill Hossler (Margaret)
Associate Pastor: Rev. Mick Tiede
LOWELL
MANCELONA
(269) 910-5201
[email protected]
(810) 667-3886
[email protected]
www.newhopelapeermi.org
Pathway Community Church
416 S. Williams St., Mancelona 49659
Mail To: P.O. Box 438, Mancelona 49659
Interim Pastor: Dan Grimes (Alice) – Lay Worker
 Michele Scott (Brian) – Children’s Ministry
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(231) 537-4986
[email protected]
www.blissmissionarychurch.org
(734) 261-5050
FAX (734) 261-5052
[email protected]
mycalvarymc.org
(616) 897-7185
[email protected]
www.evergreenmc.org
(231) 587-8581
FAX: (231) 587-4882
[email protected]
www.pathwaychurch.info
(989) 635-7204
FAX: (989) 635-7202
[email protected]
www.lamottemc.org
MARLETTE
Lamotte Missionary Church
6445 Adams Road, Marlette 48453
Pastor: Rev. Tom Brink (Cyndee)
MARQUETTE
Marquette Missionary Church
1804 Wright Street, Marquette 49855
Pastor: Rev. Paul Holcroft (Colleen)
MIDLAND
Midland Missionary Church
479 S. 11 Mile Road, Midland 48640
Pastor: Rev. Mark Beers (Mary)
 Eric Smith (Angie) – Children’s Director
MUSKEGON
West Michigan Worship Center
1430 Hendrick Road, Muskegon 49441
Pastor: Rev. Robert Johnson (Lois)
 Rodney Anderson (Angelea) – Pastoral Min.
NUNICA
Overflow Missionary Church
(Unorganized work – call for information)
Mail To: 17543 112th Ave., Nunica, MI 49448
Pastor: Pastor Tyler Liu (Laura)
PETOSKEY
Trinity Missionary Church
600 N. Division Rd., Petoskey 49770
Pastor: Rev. Steve Beigle (Linda)
PORT HURON
Colonial Woods Missionary Church
3240 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron 48060
Pastor: Rev. Phil Whetstone (Tammy)
Dir. of Ministries: Rev. Cal Bontrager (Angie)
Dir. of Cong. Life: Rev. Stan Liechty (Shirley)
Dir. of C. E. & Missions: Rev. Ann Harrington
Dir. of Student Min.: Rev. Dan Hamrick (Stephanie)
(906) 228-4410
[email protected]
www.marquettemissionary.org
(989) 631-4467
FAX: (989) 631-4467
[email protected]
www.midlandmissionary.org
(231) 798-2131
FAX: (231) 798-2132
[email protected]
(616) 384-3150
[email protected]
http://overflowmissionary.com/
(231) 347-3362
FAX Call First
[email protected]
www.tmchurch.com
(810) 984-5571
FAX (810) 984-5595
[email protected]
www.colonialwoodsmc.com
Dir. of Youth & Creative Min.: Pastor Chelsea Henion
Visitation Pastor: Rev. Robert Keller (Ellie)
Venue & Young Adult Min.: Rev. Josh Sabo (Tiffany)
Worship Coordinator: Rev. Bruce Ake (Sherry)
Colonial Woods Counseling Center
1101 Military, Port Huron 48060
Dir. of Counseling: Rev. Jack Woodburn (Debbie)
RHODES
Rhodes Missionary Church
2772 Rhodes Road, Rhodes 48652
Pastor: Rev. Brian Dake (Becky)
RIVERVIEW
The Pursuit Church
(Unorganized Work)
13630 Sibley, Riverview 48193
Mail to: 1582 Myron Ave., Lincoln Park 48146
Pastor: Pastor Adam Lockhart (Carrie)
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(810) 984-5575
[email protected]
(989) 879-2992
[email protected]
www.rhodesmc.org
(313) 613-8949
[email protected]
www.thepursuitchurch.tv
(586) 336-4673
FAX (586) 336-5433
[email protected]
www.orchardsonline.org
ROMEO
The Orchards Community Church
74903 McKay Road, Romeo 48065
Mail To: P.O. Box 298, Romeo 48065
Pastor: Rev. Jeff Hossler (Shalon)
Children’s Ministries: Pastor Geri Rinke (Dale)
ROMULUS
New Faith Chapel
19498 Middlebelt Road, Romulus 48174
Pastor: Rev. Paul Schultz (Amy)
ROYAL OAK
Royal Oak Missionary Church
411 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak 48067
Pastor: Rev. Bill Barnwell (Lorie)
Student Ministries: Adam Dandar
Worship Ministries: James Bruney
(248) 541-6606
FAX (248) 541-5241
[email protected]
www.royaloakmc.org
SANDUSKY
Open Door Missionary Church
770 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 48471
Pastor: Rev. Brian Ake (Cheryl)
(810) 648-3512
FAX (810) 648-2153
[email protected]
www.opendoormc.org
SANDUSKY
Watertown Missionary Church
58 W. North Street, Sandusky 48471
Pastor: Paul Melcher (Lynn) – Lay Worker/RD Appt.
(810) 648-9035
[email protected]
www.watertownmc.org
SEBEWAING
The Son’s Life Missionary Church
1 West Main St., Sebewaing 48759
Mail to: P. O. Box 712, Sebewaing 48759
Pastor: Rev. Brian Reinhardt (Deb)
Assoc. Pastor: Justin Kuhl (Michelle) – Development
(989) 883-9999
[email protected]
www.sonslife.org
SHELBY TWP.
Evident – Shelby (Redeemer)
47488 Dequindre Road, Shelby Twp. 48317
Pastor: Rev. Josh Hossler (Raelyn)
(734) 783-1490
FAX (734) 783-2501
[email protected]
www.new-faith-chapel.com
(586) 731-7166
www.evidentchurch.com
Worship & Discipleship: Pastor Tony Mellinger (Ashley)
Campus Director: Pete Pfeiffer (Sonyia)
SHERIDAN
Mud Lake Community Church
5003 Holland Lake Rd., Sheridan 48884
Mail To: 133 S. Lincoln, Stanton 48888
Pastor: Rev. Karl Yoder (Christine)
STERLING
HEIGHTS
Parkside Community Church
37535 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights 48312
Pastor: Rev. Douglas Connelly (Karen)
Associate: Rev. Tim Holcomb-Densmore (Karen)
TAYLOR
Allen Road Missionary Church
16388 Allen Road, Taylor 48180
Pastor: Rev. Owen Recor (Donna)
WALLED
LAKE
Walled Lake Missionary Church
1795 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake 48390
Pastor:
(989) 831-8724
FAX (989) 831-4863
[email protected]
www.ourchurch.com/member/m/mudlakechurch
(586) 979-4440
FAX (586) 979-7544
[email protected]
www.parksidecommunitychurch.com
(734) 284-5656
[email protected]
www.allenroadmc.com
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(248) 624-2595
[email protected]
www.walledlakemissionarychurch.org
WARREN
Warren Community Church
28100 Ryan Road, Warren 48092
Pastor: Rev. Frank Taubitz (Terry)
 Bill Oliver (Joyce) – Pastoral Care
(586) 751-4659
FAX (586) 751-8250
[email protected]
www.warrencc.org
WATERFORD
Grace Missionary Church
4060 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford 48328
Interim Pastor: Rev. Tim Patch (Barb)
(248) 682-6346
[email protected]
WILLIAMSBURG
Bates Missionary Church
6517 Bates Road, Williamsburg 49690
Pastor: Rev. Don Prince (Cindy)
YALE
Bethel Missionary Church
7975 Bricker Road, Yale 48097
Pastor:
 Bob Partlo (Edith) – Pastoral Ministries
YALE
Trinity Missionary Church
304 North Street, Yale 48097
Interim Pastor: Rev. Tom Knight (Rita)
(231) 267-5543
[email protected]
(810) 387-2652
FAX (810) 387-2652
[email protected]
(810) 387-2070
[email protected]
www.tmcyale.org
Regional Camps
BROWN CITY
CAMP
8700 Wilcox Road, Brown City 48416
Manager: Charlie Vat (Marie)
MANCELONA
CAMP
Two miles north of Mancelona on M-66
Mail to: 6518 M-66, Mancelona 49659
Caretakers: Leon & Lisa Carey
10
(810) 346-2480
FAX (810) 346-3064
[email protected]
www.browncitycamp.org
(231) 587-5620
[email protected]
www.mancelonacamp.org/
Directory Of Regional Ministers
KEY: Rev. = Ordained, Pastor = Licensed
(E) = Evangelist, (I) = Inactive/Secular, (M) = Missionary,
(O) = Other Non MC Ministry, (P) = License Pending, (R) = Retired, (T) = Transition .
Credentialed Ministers
Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Adams, Rev. Bart
Lynn
201 Jordan, East Jordan 49727
1970 2002 2000
[email protected]
(231) 536-0012
(231) 499-6863
Ake, Rev. Brian
Cheryl
4091 Orchard St., Carsonville 48419
1956 1979 2013
[email protected]
(810) 657-4003
(269) 217-4989
Ake, Rev. Bruce
Sherry
4173 Surrey Lane, Fort Gratiot 48059
1956 1983 2001
[email protected]
(810) 987-7916
(810) 841-2165
Alcala, Rev. Alejandro
Maria
139 Clay St., Battle Creek 49017
1950 1981 2001
[email protected]
(269) 660-1934
(269) 317-5007
Name
Spouse
Amstutz, Rev. Max (O)
Lorraine
1949 1975 1995
3008 W. Woodland Dr., Pt. Huron 48060 [email protected]
(810) 987-5571
(810) 434-5866
Aspy, Pastor Mark
Angie
th
2308 N. 128 St., Hart 49420
1959 2009 2011
[email protected]
(231) 873-1415
(231) 301-2625
Barnwell, Rev. Bill
Lorie
30130 Gruenburg Dr., Warren 4809
1980 2003 2010
[email protected]
(810) 394-2952
Batterbee, Rev. Cliff (R)
Janet
4987 Scholl Road, Mancelona 49659
1937 1967 2008
[email protected]
(231) 587-0328
(231) 384-0538
Bearss, Rev. Glenn (R)
Audrey
5984 N. Oceana Dr., Hart 49420
1940 1974 2006
[email protected]
(231) 873-4870
(231) 301-2345
Beauchamp, Rev. John
Diana
4125 Yankee Rd, St. Clair 48079
1961 2003 2003
[email protected]
(810) 329-2132
(810) 300-3990
Becknell, Rev. Fred (R)
Glenice
993 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Midland 48640
1940
(989) 245-0188
Beers, Rev. Mark
Mary
2489 W. Prairie Rd., Midland 48640
1960 1984 2011
[email protected]
(989) 488-3160
Beigle, Rev. Stephen
Linda
927 Eppler Rd., Petoskey 49770
1951 1975 1986
[email protected]
(231) 347-3372
Benson, Rev. Ronald (O)
Linda
3550 N. River Rd., Freeland 48623
1954 1984 2007
[email protected]
(989) 607-2568
(989) 493-4177
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1964
2011
Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
1967 1991
2004
[email protected]
(517) 927-6128
Boggia, Rev. Ron
Dana
111 Brockway Rd., Yale 48097
1966 2010 2014
[email protected]
(810) 304-7090
Bontrager, Rev. Calvin (P)
2012
[email protected]
(541) 990-5003
Boyer, Rev. Jonathan
Delores
4665 Two Mile Rd., Bay City 48706
1956
1980 1994
[email protected]
(989) 684-2114
Brink, Rev. Tom
Cyndee
6445 Adams Rd., Marlette 48453
1960 1990 2010
[email protected]
(989) 872-3828
(814) 952-3837
Burkett, Rev. Phil
Darlene
4393 Koepfgen Rd., Cass City 48726
1957 1978 2011
[email protected]
(989) 872-4267
(260) 224-5190
Cadrette, Dr. Michael
Sharon
4110 Neuman, St. Clair, 48079
1957 1985 1993
[email protected]
(810) 434-7986
Name
Spouse
Blaylock, Rev. Tom (O)
Sandi
77 Tern Pl., Apt. 102, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Angie
3655 Havenwood Trl., North Street 48049
Chilcott, Rev. John (R)
Arlene
1935
811 Fox Hunt Lane, Traverse City 49686
Collins, Rev. Dennis (M)
Linda
1966
1989
(231) 932-2360
1950 1985 2005
[email protected]
(810) 712-2499
1949 1971 2003
13135 Plumbrook, Sterling Heights 48312 [email protected]
(586) 983-3825
(586) 703-5402
c/o Pam Alexander 6825 Todd Rd, Croswell 48422
Connelly, Rev. Douglas
Karen
Courliss, Rev. Reg
Susan
P. O. 639, Elkton 48731
1956 1998 2002
[email protected]
(989) 375-2407
(989) 550-4647
Coursey, Rev. Dean (R)
Mary Ann
1932 1955
3385 Pleasant View Dr., Lewiston 49756 [email protected]
(989) 786-5661
Crackel, Pastor Ben
1987 2013
6932 Townsend Rd., Applegate 48401 [email protected]
(810) 705-0671
Crocker, Rev. Christine (R)
Dan
182 Meadow Lane, Port Huron 48060
1949 1991 2013
[email protected]
(810) 444-3072
Culp, Rev. Richard (R)
June
4200 Marton Rd., Kingston 48741
1938 1962 2004
[email protected]
(989) 635-7838
(989) 670-1579
Cumper, Pastor Becky
Tim
7874 Black River Rd., Croswell 48422
1985 2008 2008
[email protected]
(810) 712-1077
12
Name
Spouse
Dake, Rev. Brian
Rebecca
2772 Rhodes Rd., Rhodes 48652
Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
1963 1990 1993
[email protected]
(989) 879-2992
(989) 992-0257
Eby, Rev. Clayton (R)
Elsie
1930
965 Hager Dr., Apt. 434, Petoskey 49770
1953
1993
(231) 347-5313
(231) 330-0425
Embury, Rev. Don
Debbie
4407 Chicory Lane, Burton 48519
1959 1995 1999
[email protected]
(810) 742-5322
(810) 908-0109
Engle, Rev. David
Katie
2935 Peck Rd., Brown City 48416
1982 2005 2012
[email protected]
(248) 520-8305
Ferguson, Rev. Rick (T)
Robyn
1972 1995 2012
10920 Woodbushe S.E., Lowell 49331 [email protected]
(616) 987-6475
(616) 437-5198
Ferriell, Rev. Anthony (O)
Brenda
303 North St., Yale 48097
1969 1994 2007
[email protected]
(810) 304-1085
Fledderjohann, Rev. Rick
Nancy
14297 Jeddo, Lynn 48097
1954 1986 1992
[email protected]
(810) 387-2428
Francese, Pastor Dominic
Kim
29850 Six Mile Rd., Livonia 48152
1954 2013 2013
[email protected]
(317) 403-0287
Freed, Rev. Carlton (Bud)
Jane
1959 1980 2005
4820 Clintonville Rd., Clarkston 48346 [email protected]
(248) 672-0387
French, Rev. John (E)
Joni
7755 Kilgore Rd., Greenwood 48006
1939 1962 1999
[email protected]
(810) 387-3433
(810) 334-3415
Glantz, Rev. Chris
Teresa
2276 Valley Vista, Davison 48423
1966 2003 2006
[email protected]
(810) 653-3175
(810) 919-6595
Gorial, Pastor Bassim (O)
Haifa
1839 Payson St., Walled Lake 48390
1952 2011 2011
[email protected]
(248) 534-8524
(248) 770-4707
Green, Rev. Charles
Joyce
10546 N. Loomis Rd., Clare 48617
1951 1976 2009
[email protected]
(989) 386-4148
(989) 418-0091
Hamrick, Rev. Dan
Stephanie
1444 Jones Place, Port Huron 48060
1981 2004 2006
[email protected]
(810) 824-3988
(810) 300-2984
Harrington, Rev. Ann
(single)
th
2844 11 Ave., Port Huron 48060
1967 2009 2009
[email protected]
(810) 987-2736
Henion, Pastor Chelsea
(single)
1987 2013 2013
3071 Riverwood Hts., Port Huron 48060 [email protected]
13
(810) 841-9933
Name
Spouse
Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Hittle, Rev. Steve (O)
Janice
9104 Luea Lane, Swartz Creek 48473
1956 1987 2013
[email protected]
(810) 280-8746
Holcomb-Densmore, Rev. Tim Karen
21072 LaSalle, Warren 48089
1952 1977 2008
[email protected]
(586) 772-1214
(586) 744-1135
Holcroft, Rev. Paul
Colleen
220 E. Peck St., Negaunee 49866
1982 2010 2010
[email protected]
(906) 251-8949
Hossler, Rev. Bill
Margaret
1944 1965 2013
12125 Alden Nash Dr. NE, Lowell 49331 [email protected]
(616) 307-1144
(616) 307-1394
Hossler, Rev. Jeff
Shalon
7388 Ross Rd., Almont 48003
1971 1996 2003
[email protected]
(586) 651-0068
Hossler, Rev. Josh
Raelyn
20367 25 Mile Rd., Macomb 48042
1978 2002 2007
[email protected]
(586) 246-0938
Hudson, Rev. Dellis (R)
Melva
1926
3135 Simpson Rd., Fort Gratiot 48059
1955
1986
(810) 984-5844
(810) 479-1504
Johnson, Rev. Dean (O)
Crystal
1961 1988 2001
9006 Tavistock Court, Plymouth 48170 [email protected]
(734) 459-1861
(734) 751-2462
Johnson, Rev. Robert
Lois
3119 Peck Street, Muskegon 49444
1954 1980 1997
[email protected]
(231) 733-1694
(231) 206-7312
Jordan, Rev. Cliff (O)
Linda
8532 Fostoria Rd., Fostoria 48435
1941 1973 2007
[email protected]
(989) 795-2364
(810) 728-6118
Jordan, Rev. James
Ruby
7826 Rogers Rd., East Jordan 49727
1971 1990 1998
[email protected]
(231) 536-7824
(231) 499-6872
Jordan, Rev. Jim (R)
Lois
701 S. Lake St., East Jordan 49727
1944 1968 2012
[email protected]
(231) 536-9538
Keller, Rev. James
Brenda
2183 Covert Rd., Burton 48509
1951 1973 1999
[email protected]
(810) 742-5506
(810) 908-5847
Keller, Rev. Robert (R)
Eleanor
1937 1965 1983
3202 E. Village Lane, Port Huron 48060 [email protected]
(810) 985-5882
(810) 334-2520
Kidney, Rev. Jim (R)
Linda
11538 Q Drive N, Battle Creek 49014
1929
2007
(269) 962-6007
Knight, Rev. Thomas
Rita
335 Sunrise, Flushing 48433
1946 1970 2003
[email protected]
(810) 265-4629
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1963
Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Kriesch, Rev. Brent
Val
1327 N. Elms Rd., Flint 48532
1970 1994 2006
[email protected]
(810) 387-2697
Kriesch, Rev. Rich (R)
Diana
7207 Dennison St., Lexington 48450
1943 1991 2010
[email protected]
(810) 359-5874
(859) 321-6021
Kuhl, Pastor Justin
Michelle
2015 Bay Port Rd., Bay Port 48720
1985 2013 2013
[email protected]
(989) 798-8810
Lerche, Rev. Gerald (R)
Marilyn
11815 Woodland Dr., Lennon 48449
1941 1986 2012
[email protected]
(810) 621-3722
Name
Spouse
Liechty, Rev. Stan
Shirley
1946 1971 1981
3316 Hickory Lane, Port Huron 48060 [email protected]
Liu, Pastor Tyler
Laura
th
17543 112 Ave., Nunica 49448
(810) 982-5899
(810) 434-7258
1976 2011 2012
(616) 384-3150
[email protected] (808) 756-8865
Lockhart, Pastor Adam
Carrie
1977 2011 2011
1582 Myron Ave., Lincoln Park 48146 [email protected]
(313) 613-8949
Mabe, Rev. J. T. (O)
Trisha
7755 Red Oak Dr., Deford 48729
(989) 293-0885
(989) 325-2421
1963 1988 2007
[email protected]
Magallon, Rev. Heriberto (Beto) Margarita
1960 1993 1998
27393 Birmingham Ct., Paw Paw 49079 [email protected]
(269) 539-7687
McConville, Rev. Mike (O)
Dawn
2424 Huxford Rd, Atmore, AL 36502
1974 2004 2004
[email protected]
(910) 545-5500
(910) 545-6976
McGlynn, Rev. Michael
Dodi
94 Chestnut St., Battle Creek 49017
1956 1989 2003
[email protected]
(269) 660-9336
(269) 275-5914
Mellinger, Tony (P)
1983
(260) 849-1285
Ashley
2013
2013
31130 Blue Heron Dr., Chesterfield 48047 [email protected]
Mendenhall, Rev. Matt
Stephanie
3450 Floretta St., Clarkston 48346
1985 2007 2007
[email protected]
(248) 904-9643
Miles, Rev. Scott (O)
Judy
26322 Lillian Court, Warren 48091
Mondragon, Rev. Margarito
Gabriela
904 Waverly Rd., Lansing 48917
1954 1975 2011
[email protected]
1959 2001 2001
[email protected]
(586) 759-5812
(586) 215-6322
(517) 703-0215
(517) 819-9741
Moore, Rev. Raymond (R)
Judith
1245 Bush Rd., Bellaire 49615
1946 1971 2006
[email protected]
(231) 533-5599
(231) 313-8308
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Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Nellis, Rev. Sue
Bob
8400 Meisner Rd., Casco 48064
1962 2009 2009
[email protected]
(586) 727-9865
(810) 990-4642
Nielsen, Rev. Darin (O)
1965 1991 1995
[email protected]
(706) 392-2998
Patch, Rev. Tim
Barb
1954 1976 2014
47416 Dequindre Rd., Shelby Twp. 48317 [email protected]
(586) 731-7166
(248) 505-9570
Prince, Rev. Don
Cindy
1332 N. Dumas Rd., Suttons Bay 49682
1957 1993 2013
[email protected]
(231) 271-1300
(231) 631-7422
Purdy, Rev. Eli Joseph (T)
Evelyn
15676 Deering St., Livonia 48154
1956 1981 2012
[email protected]
(734) 437-7657
(734) 718-1947
Recor, Rev. Owen
Donna
16456 Allen Rd., Taylor 48180
1962 1991 2004
[email protected]
(734) 282-1679
(734) 277-6026
Name
Spouse
Hyunju
6442 Woodbriar Ln., Midland, GA 31820
Reinhardt, Rev. Brian
Deborah
1960 1993 2004
535 E. Sebewaing St., Sebewaing 48759 [email protected]
(989) 704-1047
(989) 493-1571
Rhinier, Pastor Rob
Cheryl
1966 2004 2012
15 Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering 49755 [email protected]
(231) 537-4986
(419) 343-7426
Rinke, Pastor Geri
Dale
1666 Capac Rd., Allenton 48002
1964 2012 2012
[email protected]
(248) 408-7671
Rohde, Rev. Jason
Lindsey
928 Moore St., Davison 48423
1976 1999 2003
[email protected]
(810) 658-1065
(810) 919-6594
Ross, Pastor Hyla (O)
(single)
115 Dover Rd., Waterford 48328
1932 1959 1996
[email protected]
(248) 738-5773
(248) 563-4421
Rzendzian, Rev. John
Cheryl
135 John St., Bad Axe 48413
1963 2003 2005
[email protected]
(989) 269-9418
Sabo, Rev. Josh
Tiffany
2914 Palmer Ct., Port Huron 48060
1985 2010 2010
[email protected]
(574) 354-0614
Salazar, Elizabeth
1414 Charles Ave., Kalamazoo 49048
Schultz, Rev. Paul
Amy
16620 Christy Lane, Romulus 48174
Severance, Rev. Lonnie (O)
Peggy
3651 Morningside Ln., Harrison 48625
1952 2013 2013
[email protected]
1967 1992 2012
[email protected]
1952 1988 2003
[email protected]
(269) 910-5201
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(734) 331-8926
(989) 429-1943
Name
Spouse
Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Shidler, Rev. Wayne (O)
Suanne
1954 1988 2002
5538 S. Shepherd Rd., Shepherd 48883 [email protected]
(989) 828-4395
(989) 948-1895
Smeader, Rev. Ken
Connie
4383 Elm St., #256, Kalamazoo 49009
1958 1983 2001
[email protected]
(269) 353-2863
(269) 760-0508
Stump, Rev. Stephen (R)
1942
(248) 478-4891
(248) 345-7584
Carol
1964
2008
23140 Glenmoor Hts, Farmington Hills 48336 [email protected]
Sudmann, Rev. Allen
Sally
2174 Hermitage Dr., Davison 48423
1959 1983 1990
[email protected]
(810) 653-9099
(810) 919-6596
Swick, Rev. Curt (R)
Sue
15576 Meyer, Allen Park 48101
1934 1988 2007
[email protected]
(313) 381-5630
(313) 218-4035
Taubitz, Rev. Frank
Terry
14148 Castle Ave., Warren 48088
1961 2002 2010
[email protected]
(586) 944-2786
(734) 765-5467
Taylor, Rev. Arthur (R)
Fern
1928 1948
4561 Poinsettia S.E., Kentwood 49508 [email protected]
(616) 538-5325
(616) 635-6001
Thomas, Rev. Tim (R)
Joanie
6278 Virginia St., Cass City 48726
1936 1984
[email protected]
(248) 912-7206
Thompson, Rev. James (R)
Rebecca
27819 Addelia, Warren 48093
1943 1965 2010
[email protected]
(586) 573-0132
(586) 295-9883
Tiede, Rev. Mick
(single)
P. O. Box 881, Ada 49301
1975 1999 2010
[email protected]
(616) 262-1925
Turner, Rev. Rick
Tina
445 Bellewood Dr., Flushing 48433
1962 1992 2009
[email protected]
(810) 487-0879
(989) 213-6541
VanSlambrook, Rev. Larry (R) Cora
1251 Darwin Rd., Pinckney 48169
1942 1977 2009
[email protected]
(734) 878-3937
(734) 709-4061
Whetstone, Rev. Phil
Tammy
4228 Krafft, Fort Gratiot 48059
1967 1989 2002
[email protected]
(810) 385-5104
(810) 300-1997
Williams, Rev. Willard (R)
Lillian
1926 1952 1991
161 Country Bay Dr. #203, Pigeon 48755 [email protected]
(989) 453-2006
Woodburn, Rev. Jack
Deborah
3294 Metcalf Rd., Burtchville 48059
1954 1985 1990
[email protected]
(810) 385-3942
(810) 300-2903
Woodburn, Rev. Matt
1981
(586) 306-4576
Katie
2005
2010
52810 Fox Pointe Dr., New Baltimore 48047 [email protected]
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Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Wright, Pastor Arthur (R)
Sharon
3227 Leslie, Decker 48426
1937 1993 2010
[email protected]
(989) 912-5387
Yerke, Rev. Alan
Kim
7203 Timberwood Dr., Davison 48423
1956 1981 1994
[email protected]
(810) 653-0408
(810) 513-2634
Yoder, Rev. Karl
Christine
133 S. Lincoln, Stanton 48888
1953 1974 2003
[email protected]
(989) 831-8724
(989) 330-2546
Name
Spouse
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Lay Worker License
Name
Spouse
Anderson, Rodney
Angelea
3113 Peck, Muskegon Heights 49444
Bullock, Dale
Fay
5695 Argyle Rd., Decker 48426
D’Arcy, John
Colleen
6405 Chestnut Blvd., Cass City 48726
Gabrielson, Kent
Loydene
7815 Canboro Rd., Owendale 48754
Gee, Ken
Ruth
6505 Hubbardston Rd., Hubbardston 48845
Grimes, Daniel
Alice
1171 Doerr Rd., Mancelona 49659
Hewett, John
Rose
29641 Gilchrest, Farmington Hills 48334
Maxey, Dave
Bethany
5067 Okemos Rd., East Lansing 48823
Melcher, Paul
Lynn
4025 Chevington, Deckerville 48427
Meredith, John
Michele
1039 Vine St., St. Clair 48079
Oliver, Bill
Joyce
3675 Capitol Ave., Warren 48091
Partlo, Robert
Edith
3300 Ellsworth Rd., Yale 48097
Pfeiffer, Peter
Sonyia
2778 Rhodes Dr., Troy 48083
Phillips, Bob
Gidget
3461 S. Genesee Rd., Burton 48519
Scott, Michele
Brian
4112 Hollow Haven Ln., Mancelona 49659
Smith, Eric
Angie
744 E. Pine River Rd., Midland 48640
Snider, Deena
Jeff
7574 Berne Rd., Bay Port 48720
Snider, Jeffrey
Deena
7574 Berne Rd., Bay Port 48720
Ent. Pres.
Born Min. Appt.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
1967 2007 2007
[email protected]
1950 2011 2011
[email protected]
1971 2006 2006
[email protected]
1955 2011 2011
[email protected]
1959 2012 2012
[email protected]
1961 2006 2006
[email protected]
1942 2001 2001
[email protected]
1976 2013 2013
[email protected]
1953 2001 2008
[email protected]
1944 2001 2001
[email protected]
1966 2009 2012
[email protected]
1940 2003 2003
[email protected]
1975 2014 2014
[email protected]
1960 1979 2012
[email protected]
1962 2007 2007
[email protected]
1967 2001 2005
[email protected]
1969 2011 2011
[email protected]
1963 2011 2011
[email protected]
(231) 733-4916
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(810) 404-2023
(989) 872-5288
(810) 886-3131
(989) 678-0014
(989) 551-3115
(517) 930-4018
(231) 587-0094
(248) 626-2625
(989) 319-4096
(810) 376-2226
(248) 921-4888
(810) 329-3980
(586) 513-2634
(810) 327-6712
(248) 928-4833
(810) 223-2695
(231) 587-8748
(989) 835-4605
(989) 600-6139
(989) 453-2423
(989) 453-2423
Cross-Cultural Workers
Missionaries from Michigan Region Churches
Serving through Various Mission Organizations
Name and Local Church Connection
Bislow, Caleb & Jessica
Colonial Woods MC, Port Huron
Mission Agency and Country
Unusual Soldiers/KBM
USA
Bustos, Rev. Miquesas & Donna
Parkside MC, Sterling Heights
Assembly of God
MEXICO
Collins, Rev. Denny & Linda
Bethel MC, Yale
World Partners
IRELAND
Cox, Rebecca
World Partners
SPAIN
Eakins, Mandy
Christar
Undisclosed Location
Easty, Gary & Mary Ann
Walled Lake MC, Walled Lake
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Administration, USA
Farr, Henry & CoCo
Calvary MC, Livonia
Undisclosed
NORTH AFRICA
Foster, Rob & Carolyn
Pioneers
Undisclosed Location
Harmon, Robert
Elkton MC, Elkton
Support-raising Wycliffe Associates
VANUATU
Johnston, Janyne
Kalamazoo MC, Kalamazoo
World Partners,
RUSSIA
King, Michele
Lamotte MC, Marlette
Youth with a Mission (YWAM)
Strategic Frontiers – USA
Kirollas, Rev. Adel & Iman
New Faith Chapel, Romulus
World Partners
EGYPT
Matteson, Dr. Esther
Royal Oak MC, Royal Oak
Aramaic Bible Translation
USA
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Cross-Cultural Workers
Missionaries from Michigan Region Churches
Serving through Various Mission Organizations
Name and Local Church Connection
Rork, Ted & Sally
Mission Agency and Country
Trans World Radio (TRW)
USA
Sanford, Ray & Tammy
Lamotte MC, Marlette
Pioneer Bible Translators
GUINEA, WEST AFRICA
Shakmayeva, Rashid & Erin
Youth with a Mission (YWAM)
RUSSIA
Shaver, Dwight & Gwynne
New Life MC, Bay City
WEST ASIA
Speirs, Dr. Randy & Anne
Walled Lake MC, Walled Lake
USA
Spotts, Franklin & Cheryl
Francophone Ministries for Christ
USA/WEST AFRICA
Tolan, Dr. Daniel & Cynthia
Royal Oak MC, Royal Oak
World Gospel Mission
KENYA
Yarger, Larry & Ou
Kalamazoo MC, Kalamazoo
World Partners
FAR EAST
Note: Please inform the Regional office if there are others from Michigan Region churches who are
serving as missionaries.
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MINISTERS APPROVED TO OTHER MINISTRIES
(Other than Michigan Region of the Missionary Church Michigan)
NAME
Amstutz, Rev. Max
CURRENT MINISTRY
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Col. Wds. MC, Port Huron
Chaplain, Blue Water Health System
Benson, Rev. Ron
Royal Oak MC
Pastor, Grace Community Church, Bay City
Blaylock, Rev. Tom
MI Region Office, Burton
3DM
Ferriell, Rev. Anthony
MI Office, Burton
Chaplain, Heartland Hospice
French, Rev. Jack
Trinity MC, Yale
Denominational Evangelist, Missionary Church, Inc.
Hittle, Rev. Steve
Faith MC, Flint
Chaplain, Heartland Hospice
Johnson, Rev. Dean
Lakepointe Bible Chapel
Pastor, Lake Pointe Bible Chapel, Plymouth
Jordan, Rev. Cliff
MI Region Office, Burton
Pastor, Watertown Center Church, Millington
Mabe, Rev. J. T
Mizpah MC, Cass City
Camp Director, Wesleyan Woods Camp, Vassar
McConville, Rev. Mike (LCDR)
Chaplain, Navy
Emmett St MC, Battle Creek
Nielsen, Rev. Darin (MAJ)
Fellowship Bible MC, Br.City
Chaplain, Fort Benning, GA
Ross, Dr. Hyla
First MC, Clarkston
Dr. Hyla Ross Ministries, Waterford
Severance, Rev. Lonnie
New Hope, Claire
Chaplain Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
Shidler, Rev. Wayne
Midland MC
Chaplain Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice
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MINUTES OF THE
THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE
MICHIGAN REGION OF THE MISSIONARY CHURCH
MAY 6, 2014
PRAISE AND
WORSHIP
The Conference began with singing and worship led by The Orchards
worship team.
CALL TO ORDER
The first meeting was called to order May 6, 2014 at 9:30 AM.
WELCOME
Rev. Jeff Hossler led us in prayer and brought greetings from our host
church, the Orchards Community Church, Romeo, MI.
DEVOTIONAL
A devotional message was brought by our Regional Director, Rev. Jim
Keller. Rev. Keller spoke to the Conference Theme, “The Regenerated
Church: Sent.” ReGen points us to the process of “regeneration” of
our structure and strategy for multiplying the Kingdom. The
regenerating power of God is moving in the church globally and taking
us back to the basics of what Jesus taught us through these last words:
“go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of
life…instruct them in the practices of all I have commanded you…”
(Matt. 28:19, The Message).
When the disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus
returned to tell the disciples that Jesus is alive, they found the disciples
locked in a room because they were afraid. Suddenly Jesus appeared to
them and breathed on them so they received the Holy Spirit. (John
20:19-23).
Jesus said “As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” (John
20:21). What would our ministries look like if our theme was “STAY”
instead of “GO?” What would pastoral leadership look like if the great
commission was “STAY and get people in church?” What would it be
like if our mantra was “…stay, stay, stay, stay put!” What would the
life and teachings of Jesus look like if they sounded like “STAY
HOME,” build a shelter, store up your supplies and prepare for the
coming of the Lord?” Consider this Revised “Stay” Version: “As the
Father has kept me to Himself because He loves me so much, I am
asking you to take care of yourself and your family…But you will get a
little help from the Holy Spirit who will give you an angel to visit you
once in a while; and you will be helpful shepherds to each other where
you live and wherever you happen to wander. It will be up to you!”
How tragic that much of Christianity looks like STAY instead of
SENT. How did we get so far off course? As leaders in the church,
will we lead our people to a stay at home “good life” or will we lead
ourselves and mobilize His people to live the SENT life?
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SENT sounds so much better than STAY. It has solution in it, hope
and the sound of agape love in it! SENT is the sound of the last words
of Jesus before He ascended into heaven. It’s a shift in our
perspective—from STAY (take care of the sheep) to SENT (make
disciples).
The backdrop of the SENT ministry of Christ is Mark 1:15, “The
time has come, he said, “The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and
believe the good news!” Repent and believe involves a continuous
pattern of turning and embracing which should be the backdrop of lives.
Relational disciple making as Jesus demonstrated cannot happen unless
we continually go through this process of repenting and believing.
Jesus warned about Multi-Warhead Missiles that can damage and
destroy the church. One was the yeast of the Pharisees. Repeatedly
Jesus worked with His disciples to help them see the bad influences of
the leaders of his day. He was trying to protect His disciples. Even two
and a half years into the process Jesus warns them to avoid the yeast of
the Pharisees (Matt.16:5). We need to be careful and on guard because
of the spiritual blindness around us which can infect our souls. We can
have blind spots in our minds and hearts about the things of God. A
maintenance church is not of the Father’s heart. His heart is always
moving people outward not inward. God’s heart is that we should
repent of the old and embrace the new.
Another Multi-Warhead Missile is Self-Reliance rather than GodDependence (Mark 8:14-21) What we can provide for ourselves will
never be enough, but what God can provide for us will always be
enough. Self-reliance is killing us. Local congregations are stagnating
and self-reliance can be found everywhere in the established church. In
John 15 Jesus said to abide in Him because apart from Him we can do
nothing. We embrace the teachings of Jesus for the most part, but not
His methods, such as: “More Time with Fewer People produces greater
results.” We need to pattern ourselves after Jesus and embrace His
methods. We can have blindness to sinful, misguided or mistaken
patterns of thinking. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but
the things of men.” (Matthew 16:23) We need to ask if we are the
“Pharisees” today! We are to be like Jesus!
RESPONSE TIME/
SMALL GROUP
QUESTIONS
The members of the Conference then divided into small groups.
 What does a church look like in a STAY mode?
 What does a church look like in SENT mode?
 What does your life look like in either a stay or sent pattern?
 Identify 1 or 2 steps of action for you personally that would set you
on course for SENT living.
 Focus in prayer upon confession and repentance for attitudes,
thinking and behavior that hinders our mission from Christ.
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AFRICA MISSIONS
TEAM
A video presentation was made on the Region’s February East Africa
Missions trip. Ann Harrington led us in prayer for the African Church.
DEVOTIONAL
MESSAGE
Steve Jones, President of the Missionary Church, spoke to our
Conference. Psalm 84:5-7 says, “Blessed are those whose strength is
in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through
the valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains
also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength, until each
appears before God in Zion.” A pilgrimage is a long journey of
spiritual significance. God calls you and me to a long journey of
spiritual significance—to accomplish a purpose in this world. This
journey of growth and development takes us far from where we started.
The church thinks there are “Christians” and “non-Christians.” The
problem is that many church-going people think that “non-Christians”
are people who are not nice, while “Christians” are nice. This is how
the Christian world thinks—are you one of them or one of us?
This cultural mentality sees the world as a battleground. The world
thinks Christians should always be “nice” no matter what. Our strategy
focuses on looking “nice” so that people will want to have Jesus. The
problem is that there is no place in the Bible that says, “Be ye nice.”
Nice isn’t satisfying, exciting or fulfilling. When the people of the
world look at people who are nice, they’re not drawn to them. This is
not what the Lord is looking for in those of us who are believers.
Rev. Jones explained to us that there are not just two categories but a
third. God wants us to be on a pilgrimage of spiritual significance.
God is serious about cleansing our hearts of sin. He’s dead serious
about it—that’s what the cross is about and calling us to repentance.
Once that is accomplished, God has bigger things in mind for us. We
are made to walk in the power and the fullness of the Holy Spirit. This
is the third way. Where the Holy Spirit is present and active you never
know what is going to happen. Put on your seat belt if you’re going to
get into the car with the Holy Spirit. We’re on a search and rescue
mission to rob hell and bring people into the kingdom of life. This is
not a model of niceness but something very different.
When the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus after His water baptism
things changed. His manifested life exploded in miracles. There was
something supernatural going on.
When God lives inside of us in the person of the Holy Spirit we
walk on the middle path which is a path of life—abundant life—a
pilgrimage characterized by life for those who are committed to God.
This is not niceness but a life that shows the power of God at work!
God living inside of you means the two of you walking through life like
Siamese twins having an internal conversation in an alarmingly
supernatural life where anything can and does happen (Gal. 2:20).
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When God lives in you through His Holy Spirit, there are now two
of you looking out through your glasses—and one of you is really smart
and really powerful. The Spirit-filled man or woman presents to the
world a person who is not like any others in the world.
The answer is for us to say “I’m here for Him! I’m here to be the
Lord’s hands. I’m on a spiritual journey.” “Blessed are those who set
their heart on pilgrimage.” Then we will say that we don’t want to
stay but want to be sent. We are called to say “Take all of me! Do
something amazing. I want Your will not mine. I want to be
empowered by the Holy Spirit to do impossible things.”
Where God sees genuine disciple-making occurring—in the way of
Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit—there is a powerful
supernatural character to it. God is doing something and we can’t keep
up! God puts His followers into a situation where they have to have a
miracle and God gets to choose the miracle. Walk out of the church
into “we have no idea what is going to happen.” The book of Acts
shows us what the Holy Spirit does in and through ordinary people who
are seeking to make disciples. The Holy Spirit is not limited. There is
no need to play “nice.” When we walk with the Lord in the power of
the Holy Spirit we are the ones who are plundering hell, the ones who
are making disciples!
RESPONSE TIME/
SMALL GROUP
QUESTIONS
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CHURCH
PLANTING
What do you want to do with your life?
When the Holy Spirit is active in your life, what do you notice?
When the Holy Spirit is evident in your church what do you hear,
what do you see and what is being said?
What is the difference between the 1st group and the 3rd?
How do you envision the Holy Spirit empowering you as you live
out the commission of Christ? What are your needs?
A church planting video was presented. Reg Courliss led us in prayer
for Son’s Life Missionary Church in Sebewaing.
BETHEL COLLEGE Dr. Gregg Chenoweth, the new President of Bethel College greeted the
Conference. Bethel College is in a place of being sent. He described
GREETING
his past week and focused on Wednesday when he was involved in
several sending moments! Among other experiences, he described
being in chapel and inviting forward those who wanted to be anointed
as life-long kingdom laborers with 150 students responding! Rev. Jack
French led us in prayer for Dr. Chenoweth and for Bethel College.
CHURCH
PLANTING
A church planting video was shown. Jim Thompson led us in prayer
for the merger/rebirth of Evident and Redeemer churches.
ADJOURNMENT
The first meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM for lunch.
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SECOND MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The second meeting was called to order at 2:08 p.m.
CONF. BAR
The Conference Bar was established by unanimous consent.
AGENDA
The agenda for the Conference was presented by the Regional Director.
The Agenda was adopted by unanimous consent.
CONFERENCE
APPOINTMENTS
The following Appointments were presented for approval:
Parliamentarian: Rev. Karl Yoder
Rev. Bart Adams
Conference Program Manager: Dr. Alan Yerke
Asst. to the Conference Secretary: Rev. Bart Adams
Resolutions/Recommendations Committee: Rev. Doug Connelly,
Chair; Rev. Jim Jordan, Pastor Geri Rinke
Introductions Committee: Rev. Allen Sudmann, Chair;
Rev. Josh
Hossler
Credentials Committee: Rev. Reggie Courliss, Chair; Regional
Resource Center Staff
Tellers-Ushers: Rev. Dan Hamrick, Chair; Rev. Chris Glantz, Asst.
These appointments were adopted by unanimous consent
RULES OF ORDER
The Rules of Order were read by the Conference.
RESOLVED: that we accept The Rules of Order. M/S/A
CREDENTIALS
COMMITTEE
The First Report of the Credentials Committee was presented as
follows:
Layworkers under Regional Director Appointment (2)
Ordained (70)
MML&I (3)
Regional Officials (3)
Licensed Ministers (11)
Lay Delegates (59)
Denominational leaders (2)
Total voting members: (150)
Guests (48)
This report was received by unanimous consent
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INTRODUCTIONS
COMMITTEE
The report of the Introductions Committee was presented by Rev. Allen
Sudmann. The following guests were warmly welcomed by the
Michigan Region:
 Rev. Steve and Sue Jones, President of the Missionary Church
 Rev. Bob Ransom, Director of U.S. Ministries
 Mr. Steve Sisson, Exe. Director, MC Investment Foundation
 Mr. Mick Tide, Firewalker Chaplaincy
 Mr. Harvey Lee, Total Benefit Systems
 Mr. Don Pierce, Brotherhood Mutual
 Mr. Roy Yanke, Pastor in Residence (PIR Ministries)
REG. DIR. REPORT
Rev. Jim Keller presented his report.
PASTORAL
APPRECIATION
We were led in prayer by Jeff Hossler for Jim and Brenda Keller and Al
and Kim Yerke.
MEMORIAL
REPORT
Memorials were presented by Rev. Larry VanSlambrook. A prayer of
thanks was offered for the lives of these influential servants of God.
APPROVAL OF
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
The following Committee reports were presented to the Conference:
Regional Director (Rev. Jim Keller), Regional Ministries Coordinator
(Dr. Al Yerke), Regional Oversight Council (Rev. Larry
VanSlambrook), Regional Youth Coordinator (Rev. Tim Patch),
Ministry Multiplication Team (Dr. Al Yerke), Church Multiplication
Team (Tom Blaylock), Strengthening the Local Church Team (Dr. Al
Yerke), Family and Children’s Team, Happy Time Children’s Camp
(Rev. Bart Adams), Brown City Camp Board (Kurt Tuckey),
Mancelona Camp Board (Wayne Fries), Pastoral Benefits Committee
(Rev. Jim Keller), Committee on Ordination and Licensing (Dr. Al
Yerke), Christian Ministries Institute (Rev. Doug Connelly), Regional
Building Committee (Walt McLavy), Nominating Committee Report
(Rev. Jeff Hossler), Auditor’s Report, Treasurer’s Report (Harlan
Gingrich).
RESOLVED: to adopt the above Reports. M/S/A
SPECIAL
RECOGNITIONS
Dr. Al Yerke formally recognized the following milestones:
 John Beauchamp (Ordained)
 Ron Boggia (Ordained)
 Chelsea Henion (ministerial license)
 Sue Nellis (Ordained)
 Don Prince (Recognize previous ordination)
STUDENT OF THE
YEAR AWARD
Rev. Tim Patch presented the Student of the Year Award for Bethel
College to Chris Navetta, Parkside, Sterling Heights. Tim led in prayer.
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CONFERENCE
BALLOT
Under the leadership of the Vice-Chairman of the Regional Oversight
Council, the ballot was presented for the members of the Brown City
and Mancelona Camp Boards.
Moved to elect the following nominees by vote of acclamation:
Brown City Camp Board:
Pastors: Bruce Ake, Tom Knight, Brent Kriesch and Paul Schultz
Laypersons: John French and Boyd King
Mancelona Camp Board:
Laypersons: Tonya Proknow and Ed Sayre
M/S/A
2014 BUDGET
Harlan Gingrich presented the proposed budget for the year 2014 and
responded to various questions. Following a comparison to the 2013
budget, several items were highlighted. The Vice Chair of the Regional
Oversight Council led the vote regarding the Proposed 2014 Budget.
RESOLVED: to adopt the 2014 Conference Budget. M/S/A
CHURCH
PLANTING
A church planting video was presented. Rev. Mike Cadrette led us in
prayer for the Overflow Missionary Church
ADJOURNMENT
The second meeting adjourned at 3:12 PM.
THIRD MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The third meeting was called to order at 3:43 p.m.
CHURCH
PLANTING FOCUS
An “interview” was conducted with Ken and Ruth Gee, church planters
in Hubbardston. They shared with us what God is doing in their lives
and ministry. They begin thinking they were there to change
Hubbardston, but instead God has changed them. Church planter Adam
Lockhart gave an update on what God is doing at the Pursuit Church in
Riverview. Rev. Frank Taubitz led us in prayer for Hubbardston and
Pursuit church
A video was shown highlighting the ministry of VOX Church,
Chesterfield. Rev. Phil Whetstone led in prayer for the church.
RECOGNITION OF
HISPANIC
MINISTRIES
Jim Keller introduced and recognized our Hispanic pastors and
laypersons in attendance. Rev. Ken Smeader offered prayer on behalf
of the Region’s Hispanic ministries.
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MISSIONARY
CHURCH
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the Missionary Church were presented by Steve Jones
and Robert Ransom. Every day around the world there are 25 times as
many people coming to faith in Christ as those saved on the Day of
Pentecost. Close to 180 churches have begun in the southeast part of the
United States. We must get away from “doing” church to “being” the
church by multiplying disciples. God is at work, building His church
and the Holy Spirit is actively calling us to disciple making!
MISSIONS VIDEO
A video on the ministry of World Partners was presented. The
Missionary Church now has ministries in 103 countries around the
world while just a few years ago we were in only 22 countries!
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Moved to refer any unfinished business to the Regional Oversight
Council including the editing and adoption of the minutes.
M/S/A
RESOLUTIONS
Rev. Doug Connelly gave the report of the Resolutions Committee.
Whereas Pastor Jeff Hossler and the Orchards family have been
gracious hosts for our 2014 Michigan Regional Conference, be it
resolved that we show our appreciation with a standing ovation.
Whereas our Regional Director Jim Keller and our Denominational
President Steve Jones have challenged us as pastors and leaders to turn
away from a “Stay” mentality and to passionately pursue the “Sent”
mission, be it resolved that we commit ourselves to encourage each
other to boldly live out our mission as individuals, churches and as a
Region, and we affirm our commitment with a hearty, “Yes, we will.”
Whereas Psalm 84 urges us to set our hearts on pilgrimage rather than
just to be “nice,” be it resolved that we surrender fully to the Holy
Spirit and affirm our desire by saying together, “Come, Holy Spirit.”
The Report of the Resolutions Committee was received by unanimous
consent.
CLOSING PRAYER
Rev. Jim Jordan led the conference in a closing prayer.
ADJOURNMENT
The Third Annual Regional Conference of the Michigan Region of the
Missionary Church was adjourned at 4:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rev. Lawrence E. VanSlambrook
Secretary – Regional Oversight Council
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MICHIGAN MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
May 6, 2014
The annual meeting of the Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. was held in conjunction
with the Michigan Regional Conference of the Missionary Church held at The Orchards Community
Church in Romeo, Michigan.
President Darrell Schlabach has had some health issues so we began our meeting by having Dr. Al Yerke
open with prayer over Darrell.
Vice President Don Faupel gave the Vice President’s Report. The report was adopted.
Gordon Gingrich presented the Secretary’s Report and it was adopted.
Our treasurer, Al Hobson, presented the Auditor’s Report from Lewis & Knopf and also gave the
Treasurer’s Report. Both reports were adopted.
The nominees presented for three year terms on the MML&I Board of Directors were Jonathan Boyer, Al
Hobson, Ryan King, and Joe Purdy. All four nominees were elected.
The following resolution was moved and seconded:
Resolved: That the Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. minutes and reports of this
annual meeting, as well as the MML&I by-laws, be published in the Conference Journal of the
Michigan Region of the Missionary Church. Any expense associated with this is to be covered
by Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc.
The Resolution was adopted.
The meeting was adjourned.
Gordon Gingrich
Secretary
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MICHIGAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE BALLOT AND ELECTION RESULTS FOR 2014
Brown City Camp Board
Pastors – (Elect 3 for 3 Years)
X
Tom Knight
X
Brent Kriesch
X
Paul Schultz
Laypersons – (Elect 2 for 3 Years)
X
John French
X
Boyd King
Mancelona Camp Board – (Elect 2 for 3 Years)
X
X
Tonya Proknow
Ed Sayre
Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments
Pastors – (Elect 2 for 3 Years)
X
Jonathan Boyer
X
Joe Purdy
Laypersons – (Elect 2 for 3 Years)
X
Al Hobson
X
Ryan King
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
Boyer, Jonathan
French, John
Hobson, Al
King, Boyd
King, Ryan
Kriesch, Brent
Proknow, Tonya
Purdy, Joe
Sayer, Ed
Schultz, Paul
X
Pastor, New Life Missionary Church (Bay City)
Layman, Trinity Missionary Church (Yale)
Layman, Faith Missionary Church (Flint)
Layman, Lamotte Missionary Church (Marlette)
Layman, Orchards Community Church (Romeo)
Pastor, Bethel Missionary Church (Yale)
Layperson, Bliss Missionary Church (Levering)
Ordained minister serving at Walled Lake Missionary Church
Layman, Lighthouse Missionary Church (East Jordan)
Pastor, New Faith Chapel (Romulus)
Indicates Person Elected
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Michigan Regional Director’s Report
2013 - 2014 Conference Year
(Submitted by Jim Keller, RD)
The Regenerated Church: “SENT”
“…when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and
stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands
and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. 21 Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be
with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ 22 And with that he breathed on them
and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do
not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’ " John 20:19-23, NIV
SENT
“As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
What would our ministries look like if our theme was “STAY” instead of “GO”?
What would pastoral leadership look like if the great commission was “STAY and get people in church”?
What would it be like if our mantra was “…stay, stay, stay, stay put”!
What would the life and teachings of Jesus look like if they sounded like “STAY HOME, build a shelter,
store up your supplies and prepare for the coming of the Lord”? It might sound something like this:
“Again Jesus said, "Peace be with me and you can have a little too! As the Father has
kept me to himself because He loves me so much, I am asking you to take care of yourself
and your family…But you will get some help from the Holy Spirit who will give you an angel to
visit you once in a while; and you will be helpful shepherds to each other where you live and
wherever you happen to wander. It will be up to you.” (John 20:21, Acts 1:8, Revised Stay Version)
How tragic that much of Christianity looks like STAY instead of SENT. How un-heavenly the church
looks when it resembles one of those overloaded Titanic life boats, keeping those in the cold waters away
so our boat stays afloat.
STAY sounds so depressing, negative, lonely, and even rude. SENT sounds so much better than STAY.
SENT has the sound of a solution in it! SENT has the sound of hope in it! SENT has the sound of agape
love in it! SENT is the sound of the last words of Jesus before he ascended into heaven.
It’s a shift in our perspective:
STAY
Take care of sheep
SENT
Mobilize sheep to live “sent”
How did we get so far off course? We look too much like STAY - not enough like SENT. For us who
lead the church, will it be the overrated, stay at home “good life” or will we lead ourselves and mobilize
His people to live the SENT life?
JWK
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Welcome to ReGen ’14! …a new look for the Michigan Region Conference! ReGen was initiated in
2012 to reflect the change we are going through, moving from a district to a Region with greater
possibilities for multiplication. ReGen points to the process of “regeneration” of our structure and
strategy for multiplying the Kingdom. The regenerating power of God is moving in the church globally,
taking us back to the basics of what Jesus taught us through his last words: “go out and train everyone
you meet, far and near, in this way of life…instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded
you...” (Matt. 28:19 , The Message)
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Initiating Ministry Out of the Five Priorities of Our Vision!
“Every Church mobilizing believers to intentionally lead people to
Christ and make disciple-makers.”
Our priorities: (Vision Impact Steps of Action)
 Mobilizing Continuous Intercessory Prayer.
We are passionately dedicated to a relationship with God through prayer.
This is a call to passionately seek hard after God and to mobilize prayer coordinators who model
and inspire prayer.
 Leading people to Christ and Making Disciple-Makers.
This is the central challenge of Christ to implement strategy for life on life, personal and
corporate evangelism and for the making and multiplying of disciples.
Recognizing there are many ways of pursuing evangelism and disciple making, we will embrace
and endorse any strategy, methodology, or program that is Biblically sound and results in
the effective development of followers of Christ.
Disciple making is defined as intentional involvement in some aspect of helping people move
from pre-Christian to devout Christian to reproducing Christian.
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 Strengthening our Local Churches.
We value, strengthen and empower our local churches. This priority is the hub of the other four.
A strong, healthy, transformational (tc.lifeway.com) local church is where:
People become more like Christ.
o The church acts more like the body of Christ.
o The community becomes more of a reflection of the kingdom of God.
 Multiplying Disciples, Churches, and Groups of Churches.
Learning to move beyond addition to multiplication is the pattern set by the Lord Jesus Himself.
His way was to multiply the life of God in people – person to person, family to family, friend to
friend, town to town and culture to culture.
 We actively seek out and develop Spirit-led leaders to advance God’s
kingdom.
*A Spirit-led leader is characterized as being spiritually passionate, missional and is often
apostolic. Apostolic leaders ensure that the faith is transmitted cross-culturally and from
generation to generation. “They are always thinking about the future, bridging barriers,
establishing the church in new contexts, developing leaders…” (From CMTC On Mission training
manual, 2011, pg. 24).
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Multiplying Districts/Networks.
The Missionary Church and the Michigan Region are committed to the multiplication of
disciples, groups of disciples, churches and groups of churches, which we call districts or
networks. The structural part of this vision for the Michigan Region is to see multiple
district/networks developed under the umbrella of the Region. This is the most fundamental
change for the Michigan Region in my life time. These new district/networks will make it their
purpose to launch disciple making and church planting movements.
(Terminology: The term “network” is preferred by some because of its emphasis upon
personal relationship, while “district” refers more so to a boundary or organizational
relationship. The term “district” will be used to refer to both in the following paragraphs.)
New groups of churches are called mission districts first, because they are on mission to
expand the Kingdom of God and second, because they are like a mission in the beginning stages
of launching new ministry. As the mission district matures in numbers of churches, combined
worship attendance and capacity to handle its own organizational and financial responsibilities, it
can apply to become a full district. A provisional status may be given to a group of churches
applying to become a mission district, until they fulfill the required criteria to become fully
established as a district.
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The birth process for a mission district begins when a leader, a church, groups of
leaders or churches, or Regional leadership propose the establishment of a mission
district. A written proposal and application for the formation of a mission district is to be
submitted to the Ministry Multiplication Team, outlining the vision for multiplication of
disciples, churches and groups of churches, names of applicants and objectives for the
proposed mission district.
Important characteristics critical for any mission district proposal:
 A visionary leader who recruits and develops dynamic leaders and church planters.
 A demonstration of missional, multiplication behavior, which means they are
intentionally reaching out to lost people and have recently planted at least one
new church.
 A group of pastors who are “spiritually passionate” about fulfilling their calling.
 A committed group of pastors, planters or churches who will partner together and
build a team of churches to formulate and pursue the goals of the mission district.
 A majority of the pastors and churches who are currently multiplying disciples.
 Church lay leadership “buy in” by a vote of the local church boards of the
congregations involved in the application.
Currently there are four groups of pastors and churches with an identified leader at various
stages in the process of becoming a mission district. While these groups are identified here by
geography, that is not the main criteria for the formation of a mission district. Eventually they
will be recognized because together they have a common passion to reach the lost and are already
doing so by launching disciple-making, missional communities and churches.
Bluewater – Phil Whetstone
Metro – Jim Thompson, Interim Leader
Thumb – Reggie Courliss
West - Bill Hossler
There are two other areas of the Region, where there is also a vision to begin a mission district:
North – Jim Jordan
Central – Lansing area
Three important points to highlight: 1) As the vision unfolds in the future and the
multiplication of new ministries become movements, the number of mission districts can multiply
dramatically. 2) Any church that does not choose to be a part of a mission district remains
identified under the Region. 3) As Michigan Region districts multiply, the financial and
administrative footprint of the Region will predictably decrease, because the ministry is being decentralized and “pushed out” to the districts. This process will take time, patience and a lot of
wisdom as it unfolds.
 Regional Director Job Description. A document is available that lays out an eighteen month process
from July, 2011 to January, 2013, which describes how the Regional Ministries Coordinator and the Regional
Director were implementing their job description change process. In summary, the Regional Director’s
responsibilities are more focused on implementing the vision, leadership development, growth and
multiplication. The Regional Ministries Coordinator’s (Al Yerke) job description is focused on the
administrative and specific ministry needs of the pastors, churches and the practical support needs of the
Region. While the basic course of their work in recent months complies with the job description change
process, unforeseeable events necessitated some adjustments and flexibility.
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 JWK Ministry, Seminars, Training and Conferences: (2013 Calendar Year)
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Board & Team meetings for Region, Churches and Denomination: (75)
Weekend church visits in MR : (36)
Funerals: Jean Martin (April 27 – co-officiate)
Personal contacts with pastors, staff, church leaders, and others: (numerous)
Training & Seminars:
o Denominational leadership Prayer retreat / Orlando/ January
o E. Africa IAP meeting / Pastor’s training in Nairobi, Kenya
o Emerging Leaders Summit /Michindoh /April
o Xcellerate training/ Epic Church/ Mishawaka, IN/ May
o National MC Conference /Shift /July
o On Mission Training /Oct & Jan.
 JWK Personal & Vocational Objectives for 2014:
Personal steps of action:
- Becoming a missionary in my neighborhood, learning names, making friends, praying for our
future neighborhood disciples of Christ, etc.
- Continuing in long-term disciple-making relationship with neighbor couple.
- Viewing all my immediate family and close friendships as part of my personal disciple-making.
- Participating in one 3DM disciple-making huddle as co-leader.
- Keep first Thursday of the month – extra time for prayer and fasting day.
- “First thoughts” of the day – protecting “abiding time” from screens and busy work.
- Commitment to intentional alertness for evangelism and discipleship opportunities.
- Maintain my accountability prayer partnership with one long-term friend.
 Vocational steps of action:
(My overall mission for my life in this position as R.D. is to live and lead fundamental change for
the making and multiplication of disciples, groups of disciples, churches and groups of churches.)
- Lead Region through the continuing process of change from a District to a Region.
- Changing work patterns to reflect new Regional Director job description
- Monitor progress to live by our vision, mission and values.
- Lead Region to a minimum 10% + conversion growth.
- Spend 80% of my time on the top 20% of the most important priorities, with 50% of my time
facilitating disciple-making, church growth, leadership training, and church multiplication.
- Participating in one “On Mission” cluster.
- Focus substantial leadership upon training implementation for a fundamental change in
leadership culture that is in harmony with the vision.
- Craft Regional Conference for disciple-making culture change.
 Michigan Region Resource Center Staff. As the years go by (sounds like a song lyric), within these
working relationships, one might think gratitude gets old. But it doesn’t, and I’m deeply grateful to our office
staff who work together in good harmony and efficient skill. Support staff members are Kim Yerke,
(Administrative Office Assistant), Janet McLavy (Financial Bookkeeper), Jan Bartholomew (Clerical
Secretary), and Matt Yerke (I.T. – Information Technology Support).
Regional Coordinators. I am so blessed to be in service with all of these great partners in ministry!
 Regional Ministries Coordinator, Dr. Alan Yerke, has served faithfully in this role, though
the title and job description have recently changed, since 1994. Wow, that means we’ve been
working together for 20 years! I commend Al for his quality work and diligence in orchestrating
much of the administrative detail during our structural change over the past three years. And
while his and all of our lives were rocked by his medical event last August, we give the Lord
praise for the way he has gradually returned to perform his duties with purpose and
determination.
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 Church Multiplication Coordinator, Rev. Tom Blaylock has worked for this Region since
January of 2005. He concluded his full-time work for us by late July of 2013. Over this past
year and through May of this year, he has been on a monthly stipend to do some coaching and
disciple-making for our Region and in one other Region as well. What a privilege it has been to
have Tom and Sandy with us for these many years! I love Tom and his family dearly and would
work in tandem with him in service to the Lord anytime, anywhere. He is still one of our
credentialed ministers and in close communication regularly.
 Strengthening Local Church Team Leader, Dr. Dan Riemenschneider, from our
Denominational staff is giving direction to our Strengthening Local Church Team during this
transition. The On Mission training has been critical to the turn-around process of fulfilling our
vision to launch disciple-making and church planting movements. Our gratitude to him and to
our Denominational leadership for allowing him to assist us during this structural change process.
 Youth Ministries Coordinator, Rev. Tim Patch, gives oversight to the Youth Ministry Team,
which guides a wide variety of ministries that assist our local churches and Regional camps in
disciple-making and outreach to students. His long-term leadership has been appreciated.
 Other reports and notes:
1. Africa Missions Team and Partnership in International Disciple-Making.
In February the Region sponsored its fourth missions team to East Africa. Pastors Phil
Burkett, Jim Jordan and Paul Schultz provided training and encouragement for national
pastors in Kenya and Uganda. The Region continues to provide monthly financial support
for the Nairobi, Kenya office of International Africa Partners (IAP), the governing body of
African church leaders who oversee outreach and ministry throughout the continent. The
Region appreciates the support of our local churches disciple-making in Africa.
2. On Mission.
The Region continues to provide On Mission Training for pastors and local church leaders.
A second round was held in October and January in Bay City. Nearly half of our churches
have begun implementing On Mission disciple-making strategies for their communities.
Watch for upcoming On Mission Training opportunities this summer and fall.
3. Property Assets.
Westland Property Sale – Land Contract (all inclusive of house and church building): The
buyer continues to make payments on the land contract. The terms of the original
contract dated 1/17/2011 had the selling price of $399, 900 at 5% with a $3,000 payment. The
Contract was amended recently for one year as of January 17, 2013 at the same terms with a
$2,000 payment. The amended Contract determines that the buyer’s property in Detroit,
which is part of the property acquisition of the Detroit Bridge Authority, is to be disbursed to
pay off amount owed on our contract balance.
4. Pension Changes. The old MC Defined Benefit Pension Plan was changed to a Defined
Contribution Plan –403 (b)(9) with the expertise assistance of GuideStone Financial
Resources. During 2013 all of the funds (approximately $4 million) were distributed to 503
participants. In addition to that amount another $1.5 million was donated by a number of
individuals, Districts and Regions. Our Region contributed $150,000 toward that pool with
the help of MML & I. Each participant received their share based upon actuary formulas
constructed upon the participant’s age and years in the old plan.
I strongly urge each pastor to set up for your own retirement fund with GuideStone as you
discipline yourself to systematically set aside a portion of your income for your future,
according to the rules of that process.
I strongly urge each church to contribute to your pastor or pastors retirement fund(s), at the
very least, what you were paying into the old pension plan for that minister. Hopefully, you
can do more.
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5. Board Members and Elders, please be alert to the needs of your pastor(s) to support
them in their expenses for training, retreats and conferences. Take note of the Pastoral
Benefits Committee Report in the Documents section of the Conference Journal. The
Regional staff is available to help you apply these expectations to your budget and pastor’s
benefit package.
6. Bethel College in your church’s budget. Every Missionary Church should have Bethel
College as a line item in their budget. We can be proud of our school and we are very excited
about Bethel’s new President, Dr. Greg Chenoweth. Bethel has a long standing reputation for
growth and spiritual strength. God has blessed it with revival fire on several occasions in the
last 40 years. It exists to serve our young people and churches and needs our prayer and
financial support. I encourage you to keep a literature display in your lobby and to take
seriously the challenge to include Bethel in your local church budget.
7. 4% and 2% for Region and U.S. Ministries. Your Region and Denomination do not
operate on lavish budgets, especially when compared to other sister denominations. Thank
you for your faithfulness to these responsibilities (See charts below)! These are not dues or
taxes. These funds are Ministry Shares which contribute to ministries outside your local
church. We hope you will help your leaders to its positive value. Along with your church’s
missions giving and support of Bethel College, these responsibilities could be compared to an
individual giving of their tithe and offerings.
 Tracking our Region’s “Conversion Growth.”
“Conversion growth" is calculated by taking the conversion/baptisms number divided by worship
attendance. Ten percent is considered healthy. Are you aware of your own local church’s
conversion grown rate?
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
AM Worship
Attendance
6759
6723
6753
6492
6447
6588
Conversions
reported
718
734
634
710
824
698
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Baptisms
256
271
221
262
255
262
Conversion Growth
Conversion Growth
by baptisms
by reported conversions
3.9%
4%
3.3%
4%
4%
4%
11.0%
10.9%
9.4%
11.0%
12.8%
10.6%
46 churches reporting for 2013
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Michigan Region Ministry Shares Received
“Current Ministry Shares for the local church, as established by the Michigan Regional Conference, are
calculated at a rate of 4% of the annual average total receipts, less bequests, for the previous three years of
record. There is a 20% cap to the limit that ministry shares may increase for a local church in any given
year.” (Michigan Region Handbook on Personnel, Policy and Procedure, 2012 ed., Section 3 “Finances”.)
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
4% Apportionments due
398,151
388,129
388,345
389,080
379,940
Received
342,470
338,815
358,137
356,636
350.802
% received
86%
87%
93%
92%
92%
2013
386,280
359,439
93%
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Analysis of giving to Regional ministries. 34 churches gave 100%, 10 churches gave
between 60-99%, 1church between 20-59% and 10 churches gave between 0 – 19% with 8 of
those giving 0%. Some of those churches communicated with the Regional Oversight
Council regarding their special circumstances.
 Denominational “U.S. Ministries Support” 2% Received.
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total MR 2% support
181,665
170,791
180,469
184,422
194,678
received
152,810
161,559
157,571
159,566
170,742
% received
84%
95%
87%
87%
88%
 Michigan Region Budget Rate of Increase / (decrease)
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 proposed
Budget to be
apportioned
351,279
352,379
356,636
352,252
362,043
370,569
% increase (decrease)
(6.0%)
0.3%
2.6%
(1.2%)
1.6%
2.0%
James W. Keller, Regional Director
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MEMORIAL REPORT
2013 – 2014
The following report is to honor pastors, missionaries and their spouses who have passed from their earthly life into eternity during the
Conference calendar year. We are grateful for their service and for their Godly examples.
Sever, Rev. Harold E. (1946 – 2014) Harold was born in Detroit and grew up attending Calvary
Missionary Church where he accepted Christ as his Savior at nine years of age. He attended
Emmanuel Bible College, Kitchner, Ontario where he met and married Donna Coneybeare. He
began serving as youth pastor at his home church, Calvary, in 1968. He also served as youth
pastor at Walled Lake and Oakley Park Missionary Churches before becoming senior pastor at
Oakley Park in 1976. Harold was ordained there in 1993 and continued as their pastor until 1995.
He went on to serve as associate pastor at Calvary and Walled Lake then became the senior pastor
at Grace Missionary Church in 2000, where he served until the Lord called him home on April
25. He is survived by his loving wife Donna; two children, Brett (Linda) and Andrea (Todd); and four
grandchildren; his mother, Joyce; as well as eight siblings. Throughout his battle with cancer Harold continued to
serve his congregation as much as his condition allowed. He was a faithful servant who loved his family and his
church.
Sims, Rev. Gerald K. (1951 – 2014) Gerald Keith Sims was born on March 21, 1951 to Rev.
Eugene and Betty Sims and was raised in Missionary church parsonages. He accepted Christ as
his Savior at four years of age. Gerald gave his life in complete sacrifice to Christ during his
high school years. During his first semester at Bethel College he felt the call of God to go into
the ministry. Gerald and Lorraine have served Missionary churches across the country
including churches in Bad Axe, Flint, Davison, and Lapeer. Gerald was the pastor at New Hope
Missionary Church, Lapeer from 2001 until just before his death. He was an author and took
Scrabble competition seriously. His ministry style was innovative and he enjoyed using drama
and music in various aspects of his service to the Savior. Gerald fought a valiant battle with cancer over the last
three years of his life and passed on to heaven on February 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 42 years,
Lorraine; three daughters, Mindy Manalp, Christa (Neil) Kemp and Erica (Nathan) Huff; two grandchildren,
Brandon Kemp and Myra Manalp; beloved mother, Betty Sims; two sisters, Carol Geckler and Karen Birdsall;
brother, Robert Sims. He will be greatly missed by his family and by the New Hope Missionary Church.
Steiner, Rev. Lyle F. (1922 – 2014) Lyle Francis Steiner, age 91, a resident of Royal Oak since
1969, went to his heavenly home on February 14, 2014. He was born September 18, 1922 in
Lima, Ohio. He was a graduate of Ft. Wayne Bible College and went on to pastor Missionary
Churches in Decatur, IN, Midland, MI, Cleveland, OH, Augusta, MI, and Lima, OH. He worked
for 19 years at the Ford Motor Company Utica Trim Plant and also volunteered as a chaplain with
Ford Motor Company. Along with his love for reading, singing, and listening to old time gospel
music, Rev. Steiner was a proud member of the Royal Oak Missionary Church. He was a lifelong fan of both the
Detroit Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes. Lyle was the dear husband to the late Thelma I. (Blough). The couple
married July 29, 1945 in Woodburn, IN. He is survived by his son, Steve (Donna) Steiner and grandson, Evan
Steiner, as well as two brothers: Gerald and Dwight Steiner. He was preceded in death by his parents J.E. and
Priscilla Steiner; brothers, Wayne and Earl Steiner; sisters, Esther Thompson, Mabel Ehresman, and Miriam Welty.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. James W. Keller
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REPORT OF THE REGIONAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
2013 – 2014
The Regional Oversight Council of the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church, Inc, met in
six regular meetings during the conference year on the following dates: June 4, September 3, November
5, December 3, February 4, 2014 and April 1, 2014. The Council received regular reports from the
Regional Director, the Regional Ministries Coordinator, the Regional Secretary, the Regional Treasurer as
well as the Coordinators of Church Multiplication and Youth. All reports were carefully reviewed and
approved. The Council periodically received other reports from committees and task forces throughout
the Region. Following are the items of business cared for on behalf of the Region:
APPOINTMENTS
Ministry Teams
1. Ministry Multiplication Team
Jim Keller (RD); Josh Hossler; Bob Ransom; Jim Thompson; Al Yerke, Advisory.
2. Family and Children’s Team (FACT)
Alan Yerke (Regional Ministries Coordinator); Jim Keller (RD); Bart Adams; Lynn Adams;
Charlene Gaffney; Mickey Hobson; Leanne Palmateer; Geri Rinke; Eric Smith
3. Youth Ministry Team
Tim Patch, Coordinator; Alan Yerke (Regional Ministries Coordinator); Jim Keller (RD);
Becky Cumper; Lois Brewer; Dan Hamrick; Matt Mendenhall; Jason Rohde.
4. Strengthening the Local Church Team
Jim Keller (RD); Al Yerke (Regional Ministries Coordinator); Reggie Courliss; Robert
Johnson; James Jordan; Lindon Munro; Dan Riemenschneider; Steve Severance
Regional Committees
1. Building Committee:
Walt McLavy, Chairman
David Gardner
Don Durance
Boyd King
2. By-Laws Committee:
Jonathan Boyer (2015)
Doug Connelly (2016);
Karl Yoder (2014)
Al Yerke (Advisory)
3. Committee on Ordination and Licensing
Jim Keller (Regional Director); Alan Yerke (Regional Ministries Coordinator) (2014);
Doug Connelly (2013); Jeff Hossler (Vice-Chairman of the ROC); Steve Stump (2015)
4. Credentials Committee
Regional Office Support Staff
5. Nominating Committee
Jeff Hossler (Vice-Chairman of the ROC), Chairman; Pastors: Jim Jordan, Allen Sudmann
Phil Whetstone; Laypersons: Don Faupel, Wayne Fries and Walt McLavy
6. Pastoral Benefits Committee:
Jim Keller (Regional Director); members to be appointed by Regional Oversight Council.
Regional Oversight Council
1. Vice-Chair of the ROC: Jeff Hossler to a 4 year term.
2. Treasurer: Harlan Gingrich to a 4 year term
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MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS
1. Lay pastors appointed under the direction of the Regional Director:
John D’Arcy to New Creation C.C., Caro as Pastor
Ken Gee to Hubbardston as Pastor/Church Planter
Dave Maxey as church planter in the Okemos area
Paul Melcher to Watertown M.C., Sandusky as Interim Pastor
Dale Bullock to Mizpah M.C., Cass City as Pastor
Bob Phillips to Dayton Heights C. C., Flint as Pastor
2. Approved the following recommendations from the Committee on Ordination & Licensing:
John Beauchamp for ordination with contingencies
Ron Boggia for ordination with contingencies
Calvin Bontrager recognition of previous ordination in the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)
with contingencies
Chelsea Henion for ministerial license
David Maxey for lay pastor license
Tony Mellinger for ministerial license
Sue Nellis for ordination
Don Prince recognition of previous ordination
Elizabeth Salazar for ministerial license with full ministerial privileges with contingencies
3. Lay Workers Licenses:
Anderson, Rodney
Bullock, Dale
John D’Arcy
Gabrielson, Kent
Gee, Ken
Grimes, Daniel
Hewett, John
Maxey, Dave
Melcher, Paul
Meredith, John
Oliver, Bill
Partlo, Robert
Pfeiffer, Pete
Phillips, Bob
Scott, Michelle
Smith, Eric
Snider, Deena
Snider, Jeffrey
APPROVALS
1. Approved the 2013-2014 edition of the Resource Center Staff Handbook
2. Approved the Minutes of the 2013 Regional Conference.
3. Received the letter of resignation from Tom Blaylock as Church Multiplication and approved the
granting of a six-week severance package of salary and benefits (not travel).
4. Approved the postponement of a decision on any further involvement of Tom Blaylock in the
Michigan Region until the September meeting of the Regional Oversight Council.
5. Approved the hiring of Randy Pettinger for VOX as Director of Ministries.
6. Approved the donation of $1,000 for the Bill Hossler “thank you” reception at the National
Conference.
7. Approved in principle the planning and sending of a team of three to Africa in 2014.
8. Approved the renewal of the monthly contribution of $300.00 for office rental in Nairobi, Kenya
through 2013.
9. Approved the authorization of Jim Keller and Al Yerke to set the date for the 2014 Regional
Conference.
10. Approved the amending of the job description of the Administrative Assistant to the Church
Multiplication Coordinator by reassigning responsibilities to the Region when the Director’s
resignation became effective on July 31, 2013.
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11. Approved the elimination of the Men’s Ministry fund and the transfer of its balance ($1,104.50) to the
Mancelona Camp.
12. Approved the revised job description for the part-time bookkeeper.
13. Approved the appointment of Larry Van Slambrook and Doug Connelly to work with Jim Keller and
Al Yerke in reviewing Al’s job description and responsibilities.
14. Approved the merger of the Evident and Redeemer churches with progress reports of the merger
being made to the Regional Oversight Council.
15. Approved an MML&I mortgage loan of up to $225,000 to the Elkton Missionary Church with the
Michigan Region serving as guarantor. (Abstention: Reggie Courliss)
16. Approved the authorization of Jim Keller to sign all documents for the VOX lease.
17. Approved the setting of the amounts of the Flexible Spending Accounts for Rev. Jim Keller and Dr.
Al Yerke for 2014.
18. Approved the 2014 housing allowance amounts for Rev. Jim Keller and Dr. Al Yerke.
19. Approved the 2014 Medical Reimbursement amounts for Rev. Jim Keller and Dr. Al Yerke.
20. Approved the 2014 housing allowance amount for Ken and Ruth Gee.
21. Approved the 2014 housing allowance amount for Tom Blaylock.
22. Approved the authorization of the opening of the Church Multiplication Fund in the name of
“Overflow Missionary Church,” Nunica, MI.
23. Approved the Regional Director’s Ministry Share cap proposal re: Colonial Woods MC, Port Huron.
24. Approved the appointment of a special nominating committee for next year’s election of the Regional
Director.
25. Approved the adoption of the revised vision statement with editorial changes.
26. Approved in principle the donation of property located in Carson City, Michigan from Ken and Ruth
Gee to the Awakening Church, Hubbardston, Michigan.
27. Approved the recognition of Steve Hittle’s work as hospice chaplain for the Medical Group of
Genesee County as an approved ministry in the Missionary Church.
28. Approved the creation of a fund for mission district development in the Thumb, West and Bluewater
areas. Harlan Gingrich will create account line items to receive and distribute funds.
29. Approved the creation of an Overflow MC line item with the Church Multiplication Team account for
the distribution of funds under the supervision of the Regional Director and Ministries Coordinator.
30. Approved the opening of a new Mission District/Network fund for the Metro area.
31. Approved the membership of the Regional Director Nominating Committee.
32. Approved the donation of $600 to the Pastor in Residence ministry.
33. Approved the recognition of the Son’s Life Missionary Church as a full member of the Michigan
Region of the Missionary Church.
34. Approved the revised job description for Matt Yerke.
35. Approved the empowerment of Harlan Gingrich, Jim Keller and Al Yerke to act on Christmas gifts
and bonuses for staff members with Al Yerke not serving on the committee for Kim and Matt Yerke.
36. Approved the recommendation of MMT to fill the vacancy on the Team with Chris Glantz.
37. Approved the disbursal of funds for the following: Pastor Appreciation and Christmas gifts to Rev.
Keller and Dr. Yerke and gifts for ordinations, various honoraria, bonuses and gifts.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended the 2014 Michigan Region budget to the 2014 Michigan Regional Conference for
approval.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Received and discussed periodic reports from the Regional Director on Vision Implementation, Job
Description, Personal Ministry Schedule and Summary.
Received and discussed periodic reports from the Regional Ministries Coordinator on Pastoral
Transitions, Ministry Highlights and Personal Ministry Schedule and Summary.
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Received and discussed reports on various building projects throughout the Region.
Ratified the e-mail action approving the proposal for Tom Blaylock’s contracted work for the Michigan
Region as modified.
Ratified the work of the Regional Director in signing the documents for the Sebewaing building purchase.
Ratified the action of MML&I to loan $38,000 to the Walled Lake Missionary Church with the Michigan
Region serving as guarantor.
Ratified the following action taken by e-mail vote on September 30, 2013: “Moved that the Regional
Oversight Council of the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church approve Evident Church,
Chesterfield, MI, as a full member church in the Missionary Church.”
Ratified the following action taken by e-mail vote on September 30, 2013: “Whereas, the Regional
oversight Council of the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church at its September 3, 2013 meeting
approved the merger/rebirth proposal for Evident Church, Chesterfield, MI and Redeemer Missionary
Church, Shelby Township, MI be it resolved that the Regional Oversight Council ratify the September 29,
2013 congregational votes of Evident Church and Redeemer Missionary Church to approve this
proposal, in which Evident Church becomes the lead church and assumes leadership of Redeemer
Missionary Church and possession of its property.”
Recorded with appreciation the receipt of MML&I annual tithe of earnings in the amount of $6,600 and
Brotherhood Mutual Group dividend of $15,417.
Reviewed drafts of the Michigan Region Personnel Policy and Procedure manual.
Received and discussed recommendations from the Committee to review the Regional Ministries
Coordinator’s job description.
Received into the record a written audit report from King & King CPA’s, LLC with recommendations for
future changes.
Ratified the potential action of MML&I to loan up to $120,000 to Iglesia Missionara Betel de Hartford.
Ratified the action of MML&I to loan $100,000 at $1,200 per month to the Michigan Region of the
Missionary Church and the Iglesia Misionera Betel de Hartford.
Ratified the hiring of Pete Pfeiffer as Campus Director at Evident Church.
Received information on plans for a team of three from our Region to train pastors in Uganda and Kenya.
This is the 4th Africa Team from our Region to serve since 2011.
Received information and reports regarding On Mission Training in our Region.
Resolved to hold the 2014 Michigan Regional Conference at the Orchards Community Church on
Tuesday, May 6.
Ratified the report of the Nominating Committee for presentation to the Michigan Regional Conference.
Gave attention to various needs and issues at certain Regional churches
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regional Oversight Council met four times in Executive Session regarding salaries, Pastor
Appreciation and Christmas gifts for Jim and Brenda Keller and Al and Kim Yerke.
Rev. Lawrence VanSlambrook, Secretary
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REPORT OF THE REGIONAL MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
2013 – 2014
Philippians 4:13 took on a fresh, powerful meaning for this past year, “I can do all things through Him
who gives me strength.” As most of you know, I suffered a stroke in mid-August. Thanks to the quick
actions of the office staff, the EMTs and the emergency room workers, I was able to quickly recover from
the physical effects of the stroke. While the emotional healing has taken longer, I am grateful to God for
the love and support of my family, our staff, the Regional Oversight Council and all our friends in
Region. Your prayers, visits, and words of encouragement have meant so much to me. Thank you!
As Ministries Coordinator, I oversee (in consultation with our Regional Director) the pastoral search and
selection process in Michigan. Here is an update on transitions during the conference year 2013-14:
Pastoral Changes

Rev. Brian Ake – Open Door, Sandusky (Installed
May 5)
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Rev. Dave Engle – Fellowship Bible, Brown City
(Installed Jan.12)
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Pastor Dominic Francese – Calvary, Livonia
(Installed Nov. 17)
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Dr. Bill Hossler – Evergreen, Lowell (Installed
Sept. 5)
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Rev. Brent Kriesch – Faith, Flint (Called April 6)

Pastor Bob Phillips – Dayton Heights, Flint (Installed
Dec. 15)
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Rev. Don Prince – Bates, Williamsburg (Installed
Mar. 9)
New Associates
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Justin Kuhl – Cass City & Son’s Life, Sebewaing
Churches in Transition

Bethel, Yale

Grace, Bad Axe

Lamotte, Marlette

New Hope, Lapeer
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Pathway, Mancelona
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Walled Lake
Extended Interim Pastorates

Paul Melcher - Watertown, Sandusky (since ’08)
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Rev. Tom Knight – Trinity, Yale (Feb. 2014)
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Pastor Elizabeth Salazar – IEM Yo Soy, Kalamazoo
(April 2013)
Additional Regional/Denominational responsibilities include:
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Mancelona Camp Board (Regional liaison)
Ministry Multiplication Team (team secretary)
Strengthening the Local Church Team (team secretary)
Committee on Ordination and Licensing (committee chair - see report for activities)
Healing, Encouragement and Reconciliation Team (team member)
Regional Oversight Council (advisory member)
Regional Representative in local churches for special occasions (e.g., ordinations)
Missionary Church Nominating Committee (team member)
I continue to assist our Regional Director, Jim Keller, with various items related to the Region. In 2013 it
was my privilege to represent the Region twenty-nine times in local churches, lead a mid-week home
Bible study, and teach periodically for Spring Arbor University and the Christian Ministries Institute.
As I conclude my twentieth year of ministry in Michigan, I am reminded of how awesome our God is and
the great work He is accomplishing through our churches. It has been a true blessing to serve!
Alan Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator
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REPORT OF THE REGIONAL YOUTH COORDINATOR
2013 – 2014
The purpose of the Youth Ministry Team is to assist in the success of local church youth groups.
We define success as a youth group that is regularly involved with winning, building and
equipping students to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
In order to assist the local church in achieving this process the YMT strives to help facilitate in
these three areas:
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Winning – The Region offers youth camping as a disciple-making ministry. We find
many young people making commitments to Christ at either Brown City of Mancelona
Camp. Our camps continue to be very popular sources of joy and spiritual challenge for
teens at various stages of spiritual maturity. I cannot tell you how many times at the end
of camp I hear students say “I can't wait for camp next year.” (I haven't heard any of the
adult leaders say that, although they are there year after year!)
Building – In this area we have two major events: Youth Bible Quizzing, which operates
throughout the school year and continues to offer students the opportunity to study and
know God’s Word. We also offer a Youth Leadership event at Michindoh Conference
Center. Our goal is to reach the young person who desires to go to the next level in
his/her faith.
Equipping – We hosted a Sonlife Conference which I believe is one of the finest training
events available in the areas of Evangelism and Discipleship. Sonlife is designed to give
youth leaders a comprehensive view of a successful ministry, enabling each youth group
to continue winning, building and equipping the next generation. Our goal is to develop
cluster groups to further flesh out what it means to be a disciple of Christ in our personal
lives as well in ministry. 3DYC (Three Day Youth Conference) continues to be a popular
annual disciple-making event.
Because we have so many students from such a wide spectrum of experiences, we strive to
challenge each student to take one further step in their relationship with Christ. So, one who is
searching comes to know Christ. One who is growing deepens that relationship with Christ.
One who is has that deep relationship discovers where God is leading him next in ministry and
what career path he should take as he follows the will of God for his life. Our ultimate goal is
to make disciples who make disciples.
The Region’s Camps, Mancelona and Brown City, as well as 3DYC had a deep spiritual impact
on a great many students in 2013. These remain vibrant ministries for the students in Michigan.
Working with students and leaders has been a major source of fun, joy and encouragement for
me. Leaders, you know who you are and what impact you have had to enrich the lives of these
students. I am most grateful!
Tim Patch, Youth Ministries Coordinator
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REPORT OF THE CHURCH MULITPLICATION COORDINATOR
2013
Church plant updates:
1. Son's Life Missionary Church, Sebewaing – Planters: Brian and Deb Reinhardt (it has been a
very busy and productive year for our newest church as they have purchased and renovated a
bank building in downtown Sebewaing and launched public worship services) Visit their website
at http://sonslife.org
2. Awakening Church, Hubbardston – Planters: Ken and Ruth Gee (God has blessed this
discipleship focused church planting effort through an intentional leadership development process
and missional engagement in their community)
Visit their Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Awakening/222308751170158
3. God continues to bless our church plants that have a few years under their belts now. Keep
praying for these church planters:
 Josh and Raelyn Hossler at Evident Church in Macomb
 Matt and Katie Woodburn at VOX Church in Chesterfield
 Adam and Carrie Lockhart at The Pursuit Church in Riverview
The Blaylocks transition to South Carolina...
On August 15, 2014 the Blaylock family moved to South Carolina to engage in an apprenticeship with a
ministry called 3DM (www.weare3dm.com). Tom continues to serve in a coaching capacity for the
Missionary Church, but his focus has shifted from church planting to disciple making and leadership
development (which, of course, includes church planting).
“I want to take a moment to thank Regional Director, Rev. Jim Keller and the rest of the team for their
leadership, friendship, and constant support over the past nine years. Never was that support more
appreciated then when my father passed away last November. I look forward to life-long friendships and
ongoing partnership with the Michigan Region.” ~ Tom
Tom Blaylock is now serving 2/3 time with 3DM and remains strategically involved with the Michigan
Region, the Central Region, and the North Central District of the Missionary Church.
What is next for church multiplication?
A leadership team has been established comprised of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Jim Keller
Bob Ransom
Josh Hossler
Jim Thompson
This team is in the process of planning the next steps for our church planting efforts – please pray for
God's wisdom and grace as they lead us into the future.
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Tom Blaylock, Church Multiplication Coordinator
REPORT OF THE MINISTRY MULTIPLICATION TEAM
2013 – 2014
The Michigan Region’s Ministry Multiplication Team (MMT) is a leadership team entrusted with the
implementation of the Region’s vision, mission and five priorities. MMT members are:
Rev. Jim Keller, Regional Director (Chair)
Rev. Tom Blaylock, Regional Church Mult. Coordinator (resigned July 31, 2013)
Rev. Josh Hossler
Rev. Bob Ransom, US Ministries Director
Rev. Jim Thompson
Dr. Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator (Secretary)
MMT met once a quarter during the conference year. The team continued its work on transitional items
related to the new job descriptions for the Regional Director and the Regional Ministries Coordinator.
MMT also gave oversight for church multiplication, leadership development, and cross-cultural disciplemaking partnerships with East Africa and New York.
MMT spent considerable time in 2013 “tweaking” the guidelines and funding strategies for mission
districts. Various levels of planning and discussion are happening throughout the Region with the goal
of starting several new mission districts in the next few years.
In the area of church multiplication, Rev. Tom Blaylock resigned mid-year to spend a year of internship
with Three-Dimensional Ministries (3DM).
Although Tom relocated to South Carolina this past
summer, he continues to provide coaching and huddles for Michigan pastors and church planters on a
stipend basis for the Region.
The MMT has been providing guidance and counsel on two merger/rebirth projects: Evident/Redeemer,
Shelby and Elkton/Grace, Bad Axe.
In January, MMT sponsored five Michigan pastors at the Xcellerate/Generate conference in Knoxville,
TN, on disciple-making and church planting. Several others pastors participated in the Generate training
this spring. In addition, MMT members and other Regional pastors attended the Exponential Conference
in Orlando, FL, in April.
Disciple-making (Matthew 28:18-20) is the heartbeat of MMT’s focus. Your prayer support is much
appreciated!
Alan G. Yerke, Secretary
Ministry Multiplication Team
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REPORT OF THE STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL CHURCH TEAM
2013 – 2014
Your Strengthening the Local Church (SLC) Team has met throughout the conference year.
Team members are:
Jim Keller, Regional Director
Dan Riemenschneider, Missionary Church Representative
Reg Courliss
Robert Johnson
Jim Jordan
Lindon Munro
Steve Severance
Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator
Our main priority is to assist local churches in the areas of evangelism and disciple-making. It
has been a joy to see how the Region has embraced the “On Mission” Training, which has been
facilitated by Dan Riemenschneider. Over fifty pastors and lay leaders from ten churches are
participating in our second round of training. Weekend sessions were held in October and
January. Pastor clusters continued throughout the year. Dan met with the SLC Team on a
couple of occasions to give an update and share denominational strategy for disciple-making.
In addition to the “On Mission” Training, the SLC Team monitored the progress of churches in
transition and reviewed the assessment/evaluation conducted for one congregation.
The SLC Team exists to equip pastors and lay leaders so that every Missionary Church in our
Region will be a disciple-making church. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you
and your leaders.
Alan Yerke, Secretary
SLC Team
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BROWN CITY CAMP REPORT
2013
Board members:
Mr. Walt McLavy (2012)
Rev. Tom Knight (2014)
Rev. Jim Keller (R.D.)
Mr. Kurt Tuckey (2012)
Mrs. Denise McKibben
Mrs. Donna Recor
2013 Camp Workers:
Adult Evangelist & Seminars
Worship Leader
Young Adults
Senior High Youth Evangelist
Junior High Youth Evangelist
Children – Junior
Children – Primary
Children – Preschool
Children – 2–3yr olds
Board Chairman
Board Vice-Chairman
Regional Director
Board Secretary
Children’s Director
Youth Director
Rev. Brent Kriesch (2014)
Mr. John French (2014)
Mrs. Marcy Wagley (2016)
Rev. Gerald Lerche (2015)
Mrs. Susie Gardner (2016)
Steve DeNeff, Bryce Fox
Bruce and Sherry Ake
Adam Dandar
Jeffrey Dean
Nathan Johnson
Caleb Johnson; Paul and Jessica Dietzel
Jay McCulloch
Steve and Gail Sutzman
Heather Marshall and Michele Hayre
The Camp Board met nine times from September 2012 through August 2013.
The Camp Board would like to thank Bruce & Jackie Ulrich for their service to the camp. They have stepped down
from the position of Camp Directors. We will be looking for a replacement over the next year.
Rev. Willard Williams, after serving the camp for many decades, has stepped down from the board this year. He
served in many leadership roles including: Camp Board Chairman and worked maintenance for the camp while
living on the grounds. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for the giftedness he has shared and the vision he still
carries for Brown City Camp.
It was good to have Rev. Steve DeNeff back and great to have a new friend of Brown City Camp, Dr. Bryce Fox,
challenge us to a deeper commitment. Dr. Fox grew to love our camp and has plans to come back just to share the
community of believers that we enjoy every year. 2014’s camp brings the return of David Gallimore and the
welcome of a new face as Bill Ury comes to share the Word with us. The Rob Mills Family will also return to lead
worship. The full lineup of activities and speakers can be found on the camp’s web site.
In an effort to keep the camp a safe experience for all ages, we need each person to register at the gate prior to
staying the night on the grounds. You must know the camp site that you are staying on and fill out the form clearly.
This can be done on the camp web site now or prior to arriving at camp. We also request that you keep the driving of
vehicles to a minimum on the campground. If at all possible please walk and leave the car and golf carts parked. If
you must drive, please be responsible with your speed. Take into consideration that we will have well over 2000
people on the grounds.
Policy Changes:
*The Children’s Tabernacle (Junior & Primary groups) located at the end of 1 st – 3rd Streets has been
renamed “Kingdom Kids” Tabernacle.
*Golf Cart registrations have been raised to $10.00
*The last meal served in the cafeteria will be Sunday noon. (No evening meal served)
Brown City Camp 2013 stats:
878 - 100 Club members
517 - Children registered
2yr. – 6th grade
2200+ - registered overnight campers
451 – registered Youth (up to age 17)
Kurt Tuckey, Brown City Camp Board Secretary
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HAPPY TIME CHILDREN’S CAMP REPORT
2013
Approximately 140 students attended camp this year. Caleb Johnson (Servant Hands) was the
Children’s Evangelist. Counselors reported good conversations with campers about how the
Bible teaching applied to their lives. Four students made first-time commitments to Christ and
many others renewed their commitments to live for Him.
Our terrific staff showed great flexibility in caring for campers as several counselors fell ill
throughout the week. We thank God for keeping the kids from getting sick. We did have one
student suffer a broken finger playing dodge ball. The game of octoball continues to be a big hit
among campers. Thank you, Jeff Alexander for building the courts. Marcy Wagley and her team
once again provided delicious meals. Since this is Marcy’s last year as cook, Tammy Whittaker
came alongside in preparation for taking over as HTC cook next year. We thank Marcy for her
many years of service, and we also thank Tammy for her willingness to step into that role.
Special thanks to Ann Tuckey for re-arranging plans in order to serve as camp nurse. Without
her servant’s heart we may have had to cancel HTC for this year.
Scripture memorization continues to be a focus of HTC. This year students were given a list of
key verses to learn. Each was able to earn up to four tickets to be included in the drawing on the
last night. Two names were drawn and those students put pies in the faces of the director and codirector. We had more students learn verses than ever before. We pray that hiding God’s word in
their hearts will help keep these children from sin. It is a great blessing to see young people who
attended HTC as children now serving as counselors so that today’s kids can experience camp.
Serving as camp director for the past seven years has been a rewarding experience in large part
because of the hard work of Rita Hanby, my co-director. Without her help, and the stability of
returning staff members, the quality of HTC would have been greatly reduced. God has greatly
blessed us.
Bart Adams, Happy Time Camp Director
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MANCELONA CAMP REPORT
2013
The Lord instructs us to follow Him. Sometimes following is difficult when trying to do His will.
Sometimes we become broken in our failures. “Restore” was our theme for Mancelona Family
Camp 2013, “…he restores my soul.” Psalm 23-3. Our camp was privileged to have two
passionate evangelists to present this message. The first part of the week was evangelist Derry
Prenkert from the Nappanee Missionary Church in Indiana and the latter part of the week by the
Senior Vice President from Bethel College, Dennis Engbrecht. The Spirit of the Lord was with
them as they delivered very powerful messages that helped many to be convicted and restored in
the Lord. The presence of the Lord was awesome.
We praise the Lord for the Youth Evangelist, Tim Veenstra. Tim is a youth pastor from the
Nappanee Missionary Church in Indiana. It was evident after our week of camp that the Lord had
done great things in the hearts of the youth through Pastor Tim and his ministry team. We give
praise to the Lord for giving us excitement and joy to see His work unfold through His
evangelist.
New activities this year that the campers enjoyed were the 5k run and dunk tank. Some of the
leaders, Pastor Jim Jordan, Pastor Bart Adams, Rev. Jim Keller, and others had the crowd
laughing and enjoying a moment in camp as they taunted the crowd to dunk them. It was fun and
brought a smile to everyone.
Camp overall was a great success. Through supplication and prayer we set the foundation of our
camp. At 7 AM every morning men and women came together and prayed for the camp and
asked for the Lord to move through His Holy Spirit. He answered our prayers. Praise God, he is
faithful.
I want to thank the Mancelona Camp Board for all their hard work and prayers. Camp would be
very difficult to bring together without their cooperation. Thank you Lord, on behalf of all the
board members for the desire to serve you through this ministry.
Camp 2013 has gone by……….but we’ll continue to plan for Mancelona Camp 2014. We serve
in a world where many are still lost, Mancelona Camp is a place of hope. Let camp continue to
be the place where a lifeline is thrown out to those needing a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Wayne Fries
Mancelona Camp Board Chairman
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COMMITTEE ON ORDINATION AND LICENSING REPORT
2013 – 2014
The Michigan Region’s Committee on Ordination and Licensing serves on behalf of the Conference and
the Regional Oversight Council in matters of credentialing, ministerial licenses and ordinations.
Committee members are:
Rev. Jim Keller, Regional Director
Rev. Doug Connelly
Rev. Jeff Hossler
Rev. Tom Knight (alternate)
Rev. Steve Stump
Rev. Allen Sudmann (alternate)
Dr. Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator
The Committee interviewed various candidates and made the following recommendations to the Regional
Oversight Council:
John Beauchamp (Crossroads, China) – ordination (ceremony held Feb. 2, 2014)
Ron Boggia (Trinity, Yale) – ordination (ceremony held Jan. 12, 2014)
Cal Bontrager (Colonial Woods, Port Huron) – recognize previous ordination
Chelsea Henion (Colonial Woods, Port Huron) – ministerial license
Sue Nellis (Crossroads, China) – ordination (ceremony held Feb. 2, 2014)
Don Prince (Bates, Williamsburg) – recognize previous ordination
In some cases, recommendations were pending the fulfillment of certain requirements for the appropriate
credential.
The Missionary Church Constitution contains the following guideline when churches add pastoral staff:
“Full or part-time ministry staff may be hired provided the person has been approved as a minister in the
Missionary Church or has been approved by the regional or district board for the ministry position.”
(Article XVII. D. 2.) This Committee serves as a liaison for the Region and the local church in this area.
We urge you to promptly contact the Resource Center whenever your church is considering adding or
changing pastoral staff. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Alan G. Yerke, Chair
Committee on Ordination and Licensing
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REGIONAL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT
2013 - 2014
Regional Building Committee Members:
 Don Durance
 Boyd King


David Gardner
Hartford Iglesia Misionera Betel
In the spring of 2013, Boyd King and I met with the building committee of the Hartford Iglesia
Misionera Betel Church. During this meeting, we discussed plans for building a
multipurpose/gym. This would be an addition to their existing church structure. The Building
Committee will continue to advise the church as they move forward with the plans for this
addition
Regional Building Committee
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INSTITUE REPORT
2013 – 2014
We have seen some wonderful “fruit” in our Region recently from our CMI ministry! Three CMI students – Ron
Boggia (Yale), Sue Nellis (Crossroads), and John Beauchamp (Crossroads) – were ordained in the Missionary
Church. Each of them sensed God’s call to vocational ministry and pursued training through CMI. They first took
the basic eight courses and were licensed. Then more ordination-level classes and ministry experience brought them
to the place where the Regional Oversight Council was able to grant them the recognition of ordination.
This was the original purpose of the Christian Ministries Institute – to give men and women in our Region the
opportunity to pursue God’s call and to prepare for ministry in God’s field, the church. We are still endeavoring to
do that by offering foundational and advanced classes at various locations in the Region, taught by well-trained,
excellent teachers.
If you have a person in your church who is seeking the affirmation of God’s call or who wants to be trained for a
more effective ministry, recommend CMI to them. An elder or Board leader would profit significantly from Phil
Whetstone’s class on Pastoral Leadership. A teacher or small group leader would find new depth for their teaching
after taking Al Yerke’s Old Testament or New Testament Survey course. Worship leaders will develop new skills
and insight through Phil Burkett’s classes on worship. Students can take one class or two dozen!
As always, CMI depends on pastors in our churches to “get the word out” and to encourage people to consider CMI
for training. We appreciate your help! And those students will come back into your local church better equipped to
participate in ministry with you.
I am always willing to talk with you or with potential students about CMI.
Douglas Connelly, President
CMI Board: Jim Thompson (Chairman), Burton Schultz (Secretary), David Harrison (Treasurer), Alan Yerke, Mary Jane
Flanders (Registrar)
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FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S TEAM (FACT)
2013 – 2014
The purpose of the Family And Children’s Team (FACT) is to support ministry to children and to
families, through camping and through the local churches. This team provides guidance for directors of
children’s ministries at Happy Time Camp, Mancelona Camp, and Brown City Camp. The team also
seeks to encourage and be a resource for those who serve in children’s ministry within the local churches.
All three camps had a great year of ministry to children in 2013. Mancelona Camp changed to a VBSstyle format, and Brown City Camp had a change in leadership. Denise McKibbon (Warren Community
Church) took over as children’s director and did a fine job. We thank Eric Smith for his many years of
leadership. Happy Time Camp will be looking for a new director in the next year. Our camps have played
a significant role in the spiritual development of countless children over the years, and we hope to see that
continue. We give God thanks for the evangelists and for the multitude of volunteers that work together
in this ministry of training up disciples. All glory to His Name.
It is the desire of the Family and Children’s Team to build a network of children’s workers from the
various churches. In order to facilitate these connections and encourage the sharing of both ideas and
resources, we have established a closed group on Facebook.com which all children’s workers in the
region are invited to join. We encourage people to share ideas about materials that they have used,
training or other events which might be of interest to other churches, and important documents such as
policies for background checks on volunteers. The group is called MI Missionary Church Children’s
Workers. Rev. Bart Adams serves as the Administrator. Currently there are only 14 members of the
group. We would like to see it utilized more. Please encourage children’s workers in your church to take
advantage of this networking opportunity.
It is the desire of the Missionary Church, and of the members of the Family And Children’s Team to see
the next generation grow up as dedicated disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. That discipleship happens
most effectively through partnership between parents and churches. This team seeks to strengthen that
partnership, supporting both parents and Children’s Ministry workers in the training up of disciples.
Please let us know how our team can assist you and your ministry.
Team Members:
Eric Smith, Midland
Charlene Gaffney, New Life, Bay City
Mickey Hobson, Faith, Flint
Denise McKibbon, Warren Community Church
Bart and Lynn Adams, Lighthouse, East Jordan
Geri Rinke, Orchards, Romeo
Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator
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REPORT OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT
2013
Our President and Executive Director, Darrell L. Schlabach, served MML&I faithfully during
2013. Our prayers are with him as he is recovering from some health issues that were incurred near
the end of 2013. We wish him the best, and, until Darrell's return, MML&I is being managed by its
executive board along with a great deal of help from Jan Bartholomew, executive assistant from
MML&I.
One' new loan for $38,000 was approved and funded in 2013. In addition another new loan for
$225,000 was approved but was not needed in 2013. Construction draws of $300,000 were made on
a loan approved in 2012. The $150,000 loan approved in 2011 to the Michigan Region (to assist it
in making a contribution to the denominational Ministers Retirement Fund) was fully funded in
2013.
Four loans were paid off in 2013 totaling $510,597. In addition there were principal collections on
13 other loans totaling $286,629. MML&I started the year with total loans of $2,299,391 and ended
the year with $1,990, 165 for a net reduction of $309,226. All loans were current as of year end.
MML&I was able to maintain its interest rates for all of 2013 and the first six months of 2014.
The current loan rate is 4% with the deposit rate at 2%. These rates are extremely competitive for the
borrower while providing a rate to the depositor that is above CD rates of less than five years.
The total investment of our depositor's declined by about 7% in 2013. This resulted in a year
ending total of $5,083,000 of depositor money held by MML&I. Much of the decrease was due to
settling of depositor estates. Overall the depositor base is up about $500,000 from five years ago.
This strong depositor base gives MML&I the ability to loan money to a number of churches in the
Region.
The excess of depositor money over the amount loaned is invested in a diversified portfolio
including a mixture of mutual funds (fixed income), corporate bonds, government bonds, municipal
bonds, and CDs.
Net operating earnings were down about $25,000 in 2013. However the earnings were strong
enough to allow for a $21,600 contribution to the Michigan Region in 2013. Contributions to the
Region over the past three years total over $72,000.
MML&I has a capital position of over 2 million as of the end of 2013. This is a solid position and
represents nearly 30% of the total asset base. This solid capital position serves two important
functions. It protects our depositors as well as gives MML&l the capacity to handle large loan
requests with sufficient safety margin.
Donald C. Faupel, Vice president
Michigan Missionary Loans & Investments
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY
2013
This report is for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2013.
The Board of Directors of Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. met on May 21, 2013. The
Board was organized as follows:
President:
Darrell Schlabach
Vice President:
Donald Faupel
Secretary:
Gordon Gingrich
Treasurer:
Al Hobson
Executive Committee: The officers plus Jack D’Arcy
Advisers to the Executive Committee:
Jonathan Boyer, Ryan King, Doug Muxlow, Joe Purdy, and Karl Yoder
Other Board Members include: Marvin Ramseyer and Donald Severance.
The Board voted to continue the interest rate paid to depositors at 2% and the loan rate to churches
borrowing money at 4%. In November, the board also voted to extend the same rates until June 30, 2014
when they will again be reviewed.
RESOLVED: That we give $6,600.00 to the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church. This amount
represents a tithe of our 2012 operating earnings. It was also approved to donate an additional $15,000.00
from our operating income to the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church.
This past year we approved new loans to the following churches: The Orchard Community Church;
Elkton Missionary Church; and Walled Lake Missionary Church.
Gordon H. Gingrich, Secretary
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KING & KING CPAS LLC
Lehn L. King, C.P.A. Ryan L. King, C.P.A.
3531 MAIN STREET 1814 MARLETTE, MI 48453
Phone 989-635-3113
S. CEDAR STREET IMLAY CITY, MI 48444
www.kingandkingcpas.com
Fax 989-635-5580
Phone 810-724-1120
Fax 810-519-1332
March 27, 2014
The Michigan Region of the
Missionary Church
Attn: Janet McLavy
1091 Creekwood Trail
Burton, MI 48509
To Whom It May Concern:
We have examined the financial records of the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church based on
the procedures as outlined and on record with the Region office for the year ended December 31,
2013.
Based on the results of these various tests and procedures, the accounting system correctly summarized
the information in the general ledger from which the financial report for The Michigan Region of the
Missionary Church was prepared by the Conference Treasurer for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Sincerely,
Lehn King
Lehn L. King, C.P.A.
KING & KING CPAS LLC
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Account Fund Balance
December 31, 2012
Regional Conference Budget
Brown City Camp Operating Fund
Brown City Camp Youth Project
Brown City New Property Development
Brown City Camp - MMLI Fund
Happy Time Camp
Mancelona Camp
Mancelona Camp - Lakeview Assets
Church Multiplication & Health Fund
Strengthening the Local Church
Youth Work
Church Multiplication Team
Women's Ministries
Men's Ministries
Bethel College Scholarship Fund
Ministry Training Scholarship Fund
Int'l Disciple-Making Movement
Lansing Church Planting Assets
Westland Assets
Pension Benefit Contributions
Regional Parsonage Proceeds
Federal & FICA Tax Withheld
State Tax Withheld
Direct Deposit Liabilities
Other Adjustments
Total
Balance
01-01-12
Reportable
Income
Disbursements
Balance
12-31-13
21,125.63
94,264.61
5,361.51
128,973.67
50,322.22
10,762.38
(15,511.26)
500.00
134,751.74
8,671.59
10,092.31
1,197.84
665.17
1,104.50
23,872.77
11,306.13
11,582.10
(889.71)
46,355.10
45,000.00
20,068.97
395,596.27
302,262.36
85.16
2,056.00
1,011.47
12,420.00
42,798.20
0.00
1,615.00
6,694.00
3,551.50
68,683.59
500.00
0.00
473.70
210.75
12,875.00
0.00
22,050.00
15,000.00
0.00
398,629.07
293,119.33
0.00
0.00
0.00
14,492.65
34,354.31
0.00
22,534.32
8,721.12
5,197.90
76,345.36
465.60
0.00
1,500.00
2,200.00
19,800.33
136.75
0.00
24,200.00
0.00
18,092.83
103,407.64
5,446.67
131,029.67
51,333.69
8,689.73
(5,962.87)
500.00
93,832.42
6,644.47
8,445.91
13,536.07
699.57
0.00
22,846.47
9,316.88
4,656.77
(1,026.46)
68,405.10
35,800.00
20,068.97
609,577.27
887,883.00
901,696.74
595,763.53
(1,047.39)
(264.53)
0.00
5,390.21
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,494.20
(1,047.39)
(264.53)
0.00
896.01
4,078.29
4,494.20
(415.91)
Transfer
1,104.50
(20,000.00)
20,000.00
(1,104.50)
0.00
613,655.56
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank (Checking)
Wells Fargo Bank (Cash Account)
Petty Cash
PNC Bank - Mancelona
Tri County Bank - BC Camp
MMLI - Bethel Scholarship Fund
MMLI - Ministry Training Scholarship FD
MMLI - Brown City Camp Fund
MMLI - General Account
Michigan Regional Revenues
Ministry Shares
Conference Journals
Minister's & Wife Retreat
Wives’ Retreat
Christian Ministries Conference
595,347.62
129,547.60
114.00
300.00
45.00
2,381.22
23,872.77
11,556.13
50,322.22
395,516.62
686,643.07
1,398.09
236,082.76
23,994.10
166,573.66
473.70
210.75
1,011.47
7,578.16
(20,000.24)
(162,382.52)
(1,500.00)
(2,200.00)
613,655.56
887,883.00
0.00
2012
2013
350,802.88
64.00
1,660.00
0.00
0.00
359,439.36
117.00
4,080.00
0.00
0.00
60
(906,190.94)
146,082.49
1,512.09
300.00
4,038.86
6,572.36
22,846.47
9,566.88
51,333.69
353,094.78
(906,190.94)
595,347.62
(50,000.00)
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2013
Assets
Current Assets
J.P. Morgan Chase Checking Account
Wells Fargo Bank (Cash Account)
Cash in other Banks
Petty Cash
MMLI - Bethel Scholarship Fund
MMLI - Ministry Training Scholarship FD
MMLI – Brown City Camp Fund
MMLI – General Fund
146,082.49
1,512.09
10,611.22
300.00
22,846.47
9,566.88
51,333.69
353,094.78
595,347.62
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets - Property
Resource Center Bldg.
Brown City Camp
Mancelona Camp
192,000.00
1,818,288.50
264,822.00
2,275,110.50
Total Fixed Assets - Property
Fixed Assets - Investment Securities
Market Value
19,400.00
Blackrock Income Opportunity Trust
19,400.00
Total Fixed Assets - Investment Securities
Other Assets
None
0.00
2,889,858.12
Total Assets
Liabilities
MMLI- Pension Benefit Contribution Loan
MMLI- Mancelona Camp Property Loan
Total Liabilities
Net Worth 01-01-10
Change in Net Worth
131,037.09
16,230.50
147,267.59
2,893,032.38
(150,441.85)
2,742,590.53
Total Net Worth 12-31-10
2,889,858.12
Total Liabilities & Net Worth
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2013 Income/Expense Report and 2014 Budget
Account Name
Ministry Staff
Regional Director Salary & Housing
RD Family Medical Expense Account
RD Business Expense Account
Regional Ministries Coordinator Salary & Housing
RMC Family Medical Expense Account
RMC Business Expense Account
Support Staff Wages
Secretary Annuity & Disability
Custodian
Regional Coordinators
RD Benefits: Hosp/Disab./403(b)9
RMC Benefits: Hosp/Disab./403(b)9
RD 1/2 FICA
RMC 1/2 FICA
Support Staff FICA
Workers Compensation
Total
2012 Actual
Expense
2012
Budget
2013
Budget
81,215.99
2,499.74
500.00
65,060.00
2,998.11
483.72
50,681.00
1,320.16
2,870.00
3,960.00
17,234.43
17,150.43
9,925.00
8,425.00
4,350.26
1,504.00
79,616.00
2,500.00
500.00
68,617.02
2,500.10
500.00
49,500.00
2,700.00
2,860.00
4,000.00
16,000.00
16,000.00
9,925.00
8,425.00
4,500.00
1,000.00
81,259.00
2,500.00
500.00
67,217.00
2,500.00
500.00
51,000.00
1,320.00
2,860.00
4,000.00
20,400.00
20,300.00
10,124.00
8,594.00
4,500.00
1,500.00
273,236.85
267,743.00
280,469.00
9,066.30
964.71
2,268.85
6,457.25
11,681.31
8,277.98
1,998.80
8,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
12,000.00
7,000.00
1,345.52
8,500.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
6,500.00
12,000.00
8,000.00
1,500.00
40,061.92
37,500.00
39,500.00
4,406.33
26,000.00
0
4,000.00
225.28
854.95
6,000.00
26,000.00
0
4,000.00
500.00
750.00
4,000.00
12,000.00
12,000.00
4,000.00
500.00
750.00
35,486.56
37,250.00
33,250.00
5,625.28
3,105.56
0.00
500.00
0.00
2,495.24
2,293.60
5,000.00
3,000.00
1,200.00
500.00
800.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
5,500.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
800.00
2,300.00
2,200.00
14,019.68
15,000.00
15,300.00
Resource Center Administration
Resource Center Office Expenses
Postage
Printing *
Phone and Internet Service
Regional Director Travel
RMC Travel
Regional Coordinators' Ministry Expenses
Total
Regional Ministry Teams
Ministry Multiplication Team (includes CMT)
Mission District Development
Strengthening the Local Church Team
Children and Family Team
Youth Ministry Team
Total
Regional Ministries
Ministers & Spouses' Retreat *
Ministers' Fall Retreat *
Ministers' Wives Retreat
Youth Ministries
Women's Ministries
Pastor Clusters
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Hospitality
Total
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2012
Actual
Expense
2012
Budget
2013
Budget
2,640.59
2,265.58
0.00
1,566.67
3,588.00
5,546.99
3,306.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,500.00
5,000.00
3,500.00
18,913.83
24,000.00
21,500.00
3,563.24
371.80
2,400.00
1,200.00
1,500.00
1,800.00
6,075.19
0.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
2,400.00
1,200.00
1,500.00
1,800.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
2,400.00
1,200.00
1,500.00
1,800.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
16,910.23
16,400.00
16,400.00
398,629.07
397,893.00
406,419.00
Less income from other sources
(35,850.00)
(35,850.00)
Amount of budget toward Ministry Shares
Projected Ministry Shares
Received Ministry Shares
362,043.00
378,780.00
359,439.00
370,569.00
384,513.00
2013
Budget
150.00
2,500.00
1,500.00
2,500.00
6,000.00
12,000.00
7,200.00
3,000.00
35,850.00
2014
Budget
150.00
2,500.00
1,500.00
2,500.00
6,000.00
12,000.00
7,200.00
4,000.00
35,850.00
Account Name
Buildings and Property
Maintenance
Regional Van
Capital Improvement
Office Equipment - New
Office Equip.- Equip. Lease
Utilities
Property Insurance
General Expenses
Conferences - Regional & General
Seminars and Continuing Education
Denominational Church Multiplication
Bethel College
Regional Officers
Retired District Superintendent Fund
Misc. Expense
Budget Contingency
Total
Grand Total
* Line items are subsidized by registration fees and other sources
Income From Other Sources
Conference Journals
Pastors & Spouses' Retreat
Ministers' Retreat
Interest
MMLI Rent
Parsonage Sale Proceeds
Real Estate Proceeds
Misc. Income
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2014 Conference Budget
MINISTRY ITEMS
EXPENSE DETAILS
1. Ministry Staff
[Director, Coordinators, support team]
$280,469.00
AMOUNT
2. Resource Center Admin.
[Office supplies, equipment, printing, phone, travel, etc.]
$ 39,500.00
3. Regional Ministry Teams
[Disciple-making, Multiplication, Mission District Development, etc.]
$ 33,250.00
4. Regional Ministries
[Retreats, Youth Ministries, Leadership Academy, etc.]
$ 15,300.00
5. Buildings and Property
[Insurance, maintenance, improvements, utilities, etc.]
$ 21,500.00
6. General Expenses
[Bethel College, Retired DS fund, Budget Contingency, etc.]
$ 16,400.00
$406,419.00
Income from other sources
[Program fees and registrations, rent, interest, etc.]
Funding from Ministry Shares
2014 Conference Budget
The 2013 Budget total reflects a 1.6% increase over the 2013 Budget.
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$(35,850.00)
$370,569.00
February 26, 2014
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR' S REPORT
To the Board of Directors of Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Michigan Missionary Loans and
Investments, Inc. (a Michigan not-for-profit corporation established by the Michigan District Conference of
the Missionary Church) which comprise the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2013 and
2012, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to
the financial statements.
Management' s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the
design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair
presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal
control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management,
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the
changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
LEWIS & KNOPF, P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
5206 Gateway Centre, Suite 100, Flint. MI 485071 810-23S-l617 phone;810.238-5083 fax
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Michigan Missionary Loans & Investments, Inc.
Statement of Activities
For the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2013
Changes in Unrestricted Net Assets
2012
Revenues
217,890
Investment Interest and Dividends
81,481
Loan Interest Income
299,372
Total Revenues
Expenses and Losses
54,926
Office Wages and Payroll Taxes
45,530
Supplies and Other
131,574
Interest on Deposits
2,095
Net Realized (Gain) Losses on Investments
Total Expenses and Losses
234,125
65,247
Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments,
151,082
Increase (Decrease) in Unrestricted Net Assets
216,329
Net Assets at Beginning of Year
2,023,975
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
$ 2,240,304
2013
146,434
88,723
235,157
47,181
36,523
104,787
2,062
190,553
44,604
(239,305)
(194,701)
2,340,304
$ 2,045,603
Balance Sheet
For the Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2013
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Investment Securities (Fair Value)
Loans
Interest Receivable
Total Assets
Liabilities and Net Assets
Demand Deposits
Payroll Taxes Payable
Interest Payable
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Other Items of Attention
Loans to Churches (Loan Advances)
Churches repaid loans (Principal Collected on Loans)
Deposits promptly repaid to investors
66
2012
774,247
4,662,146
2,299,390
11,958
7,677,741
2013
985,550
4,141,113
1,990,166
11,937
7,128,766
5,437,437
5,437,437
2,240,304
7,677,741
5,083,163
5,437,437
2,045,603
7,128,766
2013
188,00
797,226
444,699
To Date
9,995.654
9,073,829
15,066,591
BROWN CITY CAMP
Income & Expense Report
December 31, 2013
Beg. Balance – BCC 01-01-13
Income
B.C. Camp - Offerings
B.C. Camp - 100 Club
General Offerings
Missions Offerings
Children Offerings
Youth Camp Offerings
Young Adults Offering
B.C. Camp - Rental Revenue
Lot Lease
Rental - Camp Lots
Campground Rental
Air Condition Permit
RV Storage
B.C. Camp Maintenance Revenue
General Maintenance
Materials
Bottle Gas
B.C. Camp - Building Revenue
Cafeteria
Snack Shack
Camp Store
B.C. Camp - General Revenue
Youth Registrations
Memorials
5K Run
New Property Development
Bethel College - Interest on Loan
Golf
Miscellaneous
Total Income
Total Income & Beg. Balances
Disbursements
Personnel
Director Salary
Asst. Director Salary
Caretaker Salary
BCC Employees- FICA
Speaker Honorariums
Worker Honorariums
Workers Comp
Administrative
Board Expense
Office Expense
Postage
Telephone
Printing & Advertising
Building & Property
General Maintenance
Equipment Maintained
Fuel Oil
Gasoline
Bottle Gas
Brown City
Camp
94,264.61
BCC Youth
Project
5,361.51
BCC Property
Development
128,973.67
BCC
MMLI Fund
50,322.22
302,262.36
396,526.97
Brown City
Camp
85.16
5,446.67
BCC Youth
Project
2,056.00
131,029.67
BCC Property
Development
1,011.47
51,333.69
25,499.55
111,874.89
0.00
1,098.07
828.81
15.21
70,793.23
4,417.25
5,457.50
1,700.00
1,070.00
1,329.03
0.00
3,889.25
17,955.35
10,417.87
10,063.58
23,515.61
777.80
2,184.00
0.00
0.00
1,770.00
7,605.36
9,692.34
9,692.34
47,903.79
5,147.57
12,140.40
15,902.00
2,351.00
1,696.21
3,765.07
723.46
1,976.93
2,647.46
18,115.66
3,867.62
2,597.48
5,053.77
9,800.17
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Utilities - Electric
New Equipment
Golf Carts Purchased
Refuse
Property Insurance
Property Development
Sound Equipment
Specific Bldgs. & Property
Cafeteria
Snack Shack
Camp Store
Camp Programs
Children's Program
Youth Expense
Children & Youth Offerings to
Missions
World Missions
Memorials
General Expense
5K Run
Miscellaneous
20,132.98
9,756.78
9,293.00
1,162.00
17,435.00
0.00
0.00
31,472.87
14,915.00
6,808.29
1,961.91
14,840.42
1,098.07
3,500.00
0.00
1,659.05
6,010.69
Total Disbursements
Transfer of Funds
Ending Balance BCC 12-31-13
Grand Total BCC 12-31-13
293,119.33
0.00
103,407.64
291,217.67
0.00
0.00
5,446.67
Brown City Camp
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2013
Assets
Current Assets
Brown City Camp Operations
BCC Youth Project
BCC Property Development
BCC MMLI Fund
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Brown City Camp Property
Total Fixed Assets
Other Assets
Loan to Bethel College
Total Other Assets
Total Assets
Liabilities
Long Term Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Worth 01-01-13
Change in Net Worth
103,407.64
5,446.67
131,029.67
51,333.69
291,217.67
1,818,288.50
1,818,288.50
0.00
0.00
2,109,506.17
0.00
0.00
2,097,210.51
12,295.66
2,109,506.17
2,109,506.17
68
0.00
0.00
131,029.67
0.00
0.00
51,333.69
HAPPY TIME CAMP
Income & Expense Statement
December 31, 2013
Beginning Balance 01-01-12
10,762.38
Income
HTC - Registrations
HTC - Snack Shack
HTC - Misc.
HTC - Interest
Total Income
12,420.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
12,420.00
Total Income & Beg. Balance
23,182.38
Disbursements
Director / Training
Honorariums
Crafts
Food - Cafeteria
Camper Insurance
Misc.
Total Disbursements
96.57
6,235.00
0.00
6,888.58
304.16
968.34
14,492.65
Ending Balance 12-31-13
8,689.73
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MANCELONA CAMP
December 31, 2013
Income
Camp Offerings
General Offerings
Special Offering
Lot Lease
Goody Shack
Youth
Missions Offering
Royalties
New Equipment
Miscellaneous
Manc. Camp - Lakeview Assets
Total Income
Disbursements
Advertising
Electricity
Equipment Fuel
Phone / Internet
Refuse
Property Insurance
Equipment Maintenance
Building Maintenance
Goody Shack & Kitchen
Honorarium / Lodging / Meals
Miscellaneous
Youth (Include Cafeteria)
Children's Program
Property Loan Payment
General Supplies
Manc. Camp - Lakeview Assets
Total Disbursements
Transfer of Funds
Assets
Current Operating Assets
Funds from Camp Lakeview Assets
Fixed Assets
Mancelona Camp Property
Total Fixed Assets
Total Assets
Liabilities
MML&I Loan Balance
Total Liabilities
Net Worth 01-01-13
Change in Net Worth
Mancelona
Camp
(15,511.26)
Camp Lakeview
Assets
500.00
42,798.20
27,286.94
0.00
500.00
34,354.31
1,104.50
(5,962.87)
0.00
0.00
500.00
7,998.67
14,702.00
0.00
4,345.00
1,011.63
10,229.41
0.00
1,014.10
700.00
2,797.39
0.00
523.80
2,476.61
437.06
1,418.69
480.00
4,416.00
997.48
731.46
1,328.52
5,701.40
3,155.08
7,572.68
1,484.49
2,880.00
751.04
0.00
(5,962.87)
500.00
264,822.00
264,822.00
259,359.13
16,230.50
16,230.50
231,397.06
11,731.57
243,128.63
259,359.13
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YOUTH WORK ACCOUNT
December 31, 2013
10,092.31
Income
Quiz Registrations
Teen Team Trip Income
Youth Great Escape
Home Mission Outreach
Youth Misc. Income
Total Income
3,551.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3551.50
13,643.81
Disbursements
Youth Quizzing
Quiz Equipment
Quiz Honorarium
Quiz Questions
Quiz Exp. Reimbursements
Quiz Scholarships
Quiz Misc.
Total Youth Quizzing
Youth Mission Expense
Training Expense
Project Expense
Total Youth Teen Team
26.00
400.00
0.00
3,100.02
0.00
696.88
4,222.90
975.00
0.00
975.00
Mission Encounter
Home Mission Outreach
Sonlife Training
Youth Miscellaneous
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total Disbursements
5,197.90
8,445.91
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REGIONAL STATISTICAL SUMMARY
2012
2013
+/-%
54
6,681
2,957
843
779
53
6,588
2,800
879
901
-1.85%
-1.39%
-5.31%
4.27%
15.66%
3,403
3,413
0.29%
BAPTISMS
255
262
2.75%
PROFESSIONS OF CONVERSION
824
689
-16.38%
ATTENDANCE AVERAGES
Churches Reporting Stats
Morning Worship
Educational Ministries (e.g. Sunday School)
Children's Ministries
Youth Ministries
MEMBERSHIP
OFFERINGS
Building Fund
Bequests
Contributions and Other (Subsidies)
TOTAL RECEIPTS
$
$
$
851,934.01
149,143.00
9,894,211.47
$
$
$
788,082.54
65,221.00
9,538,399.90
-7.49%
-56.27%
-3.60%
$ 10,895,288.48
$
10,391,703.44
-4.62%
ANNUAL GIVING per MEMBER
$3,202
$3,045
0.01%
WEEKLY GIVING per MEMBER
$54.78
$58.55
0.01%
$64,539,190.41
$ 4,770.612.25
$64,263,048.00
$ 3,474,860.16
2.76%
-27.16%
CHURCH PROPERTY VALUE & DEBT
Total Property Value
Total Indebtedness
72
LOCAL CHURCH ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
CHURCH
Bad Axe/Grace CC
Battle Creek/Emmett St.
Battle Creek/IEM
Bay City/New Life
Brown City
Brown City/Fel. Bible
Burton/Life
Caro/New Creation
Cass City
Cass City/Mizpah
Chesterfield/Evident
Chesterfield/VOX
China/Crossroads
Clare/New Hope Fel.
Clarkston/First
Davison
East Jordan/Lighthouse
Elkton
Flint/Dayton Heights
Flint/Faith
Grand Rapids/IEM
Hart/Faith Christian
Hartford/IEM
Hubbardston/Awakening
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo/IEM
Lansing/Primer IEM
Lapeer/New Hope
Levering/Bliss
Livonia/Calvary
Lowell/Evergreen
Mancelona/Pathway CC
Marlette, Lamotte
Marquette
Midland
Muskegon/W. MI Worship
Petoskey/Trinity
Port Huron/Colonial Woods
Rhodes
Riverview/Pursuit Church
Romeo/The Orchards
Romulus/New Faith Chapel
Royal Oak
Sandusky/Open Door
Sandusky/Watertown
Sebewaing/Son's Life
Sheridan/Mud Lake
St. Heights/Parkside
Taylor/Allen Road
Walled Lake
Warren Community
Waterford/Grace
Williamsburg/Bates
Yale/Bethel
Yale/Trinity
Totals
4
6
32
61
24
35
68
73
135
354
27
75
25
54
55
14
2012
Sunday
Worship
25
43
11
86
188
79
35
34
130
40
100
315
292
31
118
411
244
40
28
149
25
35
115
12
141
101
48
41
71
46
45
138
106
72
132
90
203
1,280
34
42
238
145
119
86
21
10
33
14
71
46
16
27
82
128
14
102
34
131
123
28
34
117
213
2,957
6,681
Educational
Ministries
20
19
30
107
37
15
15
80
20
45
160
170
13
88
318
102
60
23
56
25
85
Church
Membership
19
39
Educational
Ministries
17
17
107
113
52
30
33
85
30
17
8
77
21
75
110
153
11
98
231
91
56
7
52
16
1
35
70
25
3
19
51
21
87
35
138
22
93
126
75
117
21
138
22
95
61
50
31
37
36
65
35
69
66
32
71
96
90
432
20
53
150
81
80
14
20
83
27
75
116
20
22
33
109
3,403
73
2013
Sunday
Worship
22
36
91
180
64
36
32
140
38
102
325
288
34
112
386
235
149
23
129
Church
Membership
23
34
107
112
55
32
86
35
39
113
21
91
120
69
116
142
22
112
35
72
63
145
353
33
80
10
54
24
14
25
14
40
13
98
60
18
35
115
30
160
110
37
43
67
42
44
145
103
61
133
90
214
1,329
38
58
229
130
108
80
21
50
16
101
33
144
123
30
87
128
100
147
34
105
2,796
6,588
3,412
80
70
43
40
40
62
35
65
64
36
78
90
95
439
20
54
111
77
72
13
20
85
20
83
133
19
LOCAL CHURCH RECEIPTS 2013
CHURCH
Bad Axe/Grace Community
Battle Creek/Emmett Street
Battle Creek/Iglesia Evangelica
Bay City/New Life
Brown City
Brown City/Fellowship Bible
Burton/Life Church
Caro/New Creation
Cass City
Cass City/Mizpah
China/Crossroads
Clare/New Hope Fellowship
Clarkston/First
Davison
Elkton
Flint/Faith
Hartford/Iglesia Evangelica Misionera
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo/Iglesia Evangelica
Lansing/Primer Iglesia Misionera
Lapeer/New Hope
Levering/Bliss
Livonia/Calvary
Lowell/Evergreen
Macomb/VOX
Mancelona/Pathway Community
Marlette/Lamotte
Marquette
Midland
Muskegon/West MI Wors. Ctr.
Petoskey/Trinity
Rhodes
Riverview/Pursuit
Romeo/The Orchards
Royal Oak
Sandusky/Open Door
Sandusky/Watertown
Sebewaing/Son's Life
Sheridan/Mud Lake
Sterling Heights/Parkside
Taylor/Allen Road
Walled Lake
Warren Community
Waterford/Grace
Williamsburg/Bates
Yale/Bethel
Yale/Trinity
TOTAL
Building
Contributions
Other
39,370
13,200
14,515
2,030
28,888
69,932
90
235,040
288,462
87,188
52,729
49,786
242,288
42,760
164,885
431,135
37,428
227,905
601,299
263,706
229,662
34,140
240,158
36,471
45,245
17,697
196,610
63,814
30,224
86,920
80,857
156,596
63,576
177,146
134,133
214,745
81,833
204,721
108,313
286,162
1,974,776
34,882
57,389
324,313
145,455
269,623
128,730
15,878
65,000
15,654
174,031
51,342
193,605
148,312
37,380
140
7,432
788,083
89,031
213,147
9,251,092
6,970
998
65,095
7,752
16,000
35,000
10,767
105,992
5,450
106,409
6,135
1,000
7,276
44,680
948
25
800
57,565
15,448
104
80,915
19,055
21,207
100,000
.
35,175
$
74
Bequests
4,400
1,533
16,546
14,483
11,430
888
18,841
2,440
520
1,855
37,170
22,955
1,723
1,320
4,675
859
$
10,800
9,148.00
4,496
1,413
206
1,583
1,670
610
2,250
36,301
2,500
4,055
1,315
40,805
2,523
27,000
4,000
15,484
39,067
$
240,307
2,595
65,221
Total
Adj. Total
68,258
76,902
90
236,038
357,957
88,721
52,729
49,786
258,834
64,995
180,885
477,565
38,316
238,672
707,811
289,852
375,681
34,140
264,433
42,869
51,380
17,697
198,469
71,090
41,024
96,274
85,353
158,009
108,256
177,146
135,081
214,745
83,441
207,001
109,113
346,227
1,996,529
36,301
57,389
446,033
147,978
288,678
149,937
15,878
192,000
15,654
209,206
51,342
206,805
166,827
54,894
68,258
76,902
90
236,038
353,557
88,721
52,729
49,786
258,834
64,995
180,885
477,565
38,316
238,672
707,291
287,997
338,511
34,140
263,113
38,194
51,380
17,697
198,469
71,090
41,024
96,068
85,353
158,009
108,256
177,146
135,081
214,745
83,441
206,391
109,113
343,727
1,992,474
34,986
57,389
446,033
147,978
288,678
149,937
15,878
192,000
15,654
209,206
51,342
206,805
162,827
54,894
128,238
223,174
0,391,703
128,238
220,579
10,326,482
LOCAL CHURCH EXPENDITURES 2013
Church
Battle Creek/Emmett Street MC
Battle Creek/Iglesia Evangelica
Bay City/New Life MC
Brown City MC
Burton/Life Church
Caro/New Creation CC
Cass City MC
Cass City/Mizpah
Chesterfield/VOX
China/Crossroads CC
Clare/New Hope Fellowship MC
Clarkston/First MC
Davison MC
East Jordan/Lighthouse MC
Elkton MC
Flint/Dayton Heights CC
Flint/Faith MC
Hart/Faith Christian Fellowship
Hartford/Iglesia Evangelica
Hubbardston/Awakening Church
Kalamazoo MC
Lapeer/New Hope MC
Levering/Bliss MC
Livonia/Calvary MC
Lowell/Evergreen MC
Mancelona/Pathway
Marlette/Lamotte MC
Marquette MC
Midland MC
Muskegon/West MI Worship Ctr
Petoskey/Trinity MC
Port Huron/Colonial Woods MC
Rhodes MC
Riverview/Pursuit Church
Romeo/The Orchards CC
Royal Oak MC
Sandusky/Open Door MC
Sandusky/Watertown
Sebewaing/Son's Life MC
Sheridan/Mud Lake CC
Sterling Heights/Parkside Comm.
Taylor/Allen Road CC
Walled Lake MC
Warren Community
Waterford/Grace MC
Williamsburg/Bates MC
Yale/Bethel MC
Yale/Trinity MC
TOTAL
Local
Expenses
Region
Support
US
Min.
30,071
75,869
1,191
626
1,716
184,948
317,941
24,895
55,560
41,609
8,373
52,007
157,963
168,684
410,938
35,928
227,334
511,417
202,096
434,427
30,904
243,396
36,935
28,345
13,097
144,037
76,503
28,844
64,611
64,366
92,722
55,946
130,129
153,581
82,613
156,102
104,614
102,128
1,710,268
30,188
57,713
302,580
142,236
243,214
140,475
17,017
156,000
15,032
197,304
58,832
163,041
154,356
49,431
16,032
13,117
4,050
6,228
6,957
2,100
14,665
8,000
500
1,980
6,851
2,094
1,665
2,950
19,687
1,700
6,672
29,595
11,575
9,992
1,210
10,753
1,560
684
3,946
1,079
2,354
312
6,401
360
9,144
10,660
378
695
21,081
2,520
15,423
10,875
12,335
708
9,004
135
4,044
4,486
10,232
4,396
World
Partners
Bethel
College
Other
Missions
Other
Expenses
588
9,565
600
500
31,850
81,896
100
238,542
357,957
38,756
55,560
46,985
218,692
60,089
161,982
172,289
478,284
38,006
238,037
601,299
249,596
483,370
43,709
281,836
41,047
29,930
16,460
164,708
78,303
32,090
70,287
81,435
139,575
63,677
157,364
186,758
97,491
199,435
106,678
271,751
1,963,252
32,355
57,713
816,857
157,996
283,222
157,108
18,866
160,200
15,467
214,930
59,312
184,545
180,439
53,479
1,576
26,340
28,500
1,900
133,549
266,878
313,900
1,013,377
10,371,992
3,685
720
600
14,773
9,987
4,000
100
1,176
1,955
3,211
2,400
6,306
4,371
186,215
178
655
3,336
15,593
5,844
5,628
720
4,599
652
280
354
4,260
27,855
1,200
1,200
3,843
3,284
1,800
645
450
1,632
1,828
1,740
4,048
7,080
1,595
4,945
22,001
13,640
10,753
1,900
300
280
1,050
5,657
550
17,468
5,560
3,060
725
2,301
280
2,016
28,991
27,235
6,160
3,395
9,572
500
10,000
72,538
3,160
1,548
1,400
696
3,000
32,000
14,929
10,360
9,000
8,049
331
1,800
205
7,656
240
6,018
8,770
1,704
8,277
89,906
210,092
3,997
10,425
8,286,618
361,954
100
8,216
240
9,505
26,740
670
23,757
9,935
24,145
1,200
4,626
52,716
1,497
3,000
3,000
15,270
1,720
650
8,760
2,400
11,738
2,141
630
1,500
4,400
60
1,975
12,388
1,079
2,400
60
827
1,765
5,321
7,805
12,800
158,466
231,707
4,000
3,840
156
900
230
3,170
120
3,119
4,325
765
75
5,970
Total
Expenses
628
142,492
67,790
479,311
883
82
LOCAL CHURCH VALUATION AND INSURANCE 2013
Church
Battle Creek/Emmett Street
Bay City/New Life
Brown City
Burton/Life Church
Caro/New Creation
Cass City
Cass City/Mizpah
Chesterfield/VOX
China/Crossroads
Clare/New Hope Fellowship
Clarkston/First
Davison
Elkton
Flint/Faith
Hartford/Iglesia Evangelica
Kalamazoo
Lapeer/New Hope
Levering/Bliss
Livonia/Calvary
Lowell/Evergreen
Mancelona/Pathway Community
Marlette/Lamotte
Marquette/Marquette
Midland
Muskegon/West MI Wors. Ctr.
Petoskey/Trinity
Rhodes/Rhodes
Romeo/The Orchards
Royal Oak
Sandusky/Open Door
Sandusky/Watertown
Sebewaing/Son'sLife MC
Sheridan/Mud Lake
Sterling Heights/Parkside
Taylor/Allen Road
Walled Lake
Warren Community
Waterford/Grace
Williamsburg/Bates
Yale/Bethel
Yale/Trinity
Total
Total Value
Church
Property
361,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
2,168,000
375,000
500,000
50,000
350,000
557,000
100,000
150,000
1,408,950
85,000
5,000,000
5,438,000
850,000
1,600,000
449,660
1,500,000
300,000
500,500
15,000
1,500,000
150,000
555,000
465,938
500,000
990,000
1,700,000
406,000
750,000
750,000
2,672,000
2,500,000
2,700,000
6,500,000
250,000
1,000,000
2,953,000
1,000,000
2,100,000
150,000
150,000
85,000
1,400,000
1,740,000
3,001,000
2,000,000
747,000
Total
Church
Insurance
44,000
1,500,000
1,395,000
1,887,000
570,000
1,583,807
989,000
1,545,000
699,000
100,000
150,000
1,755,000
463,000
5,000,000
5,872,000
1,135,500
1,600,000
450,000
2,455,000
600,000
950,000
80,000
2,343,000
395,000
957,000
849,236
928,624
3,239,100
1,700,000
1,091,000
2,270,000
1,100,000
267,200
500,000
2,493,000
9,465,200
300,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
4,100,000
2,100,000
300,000
1,295,000
85,000
1,400,000
1,740,000
2,000,000
1,985,000
1,000,000
Total
Church
Ins. Liability
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
3,945,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
373,000
917,000
64,263,048
1,941,000
1,000,000
917,000
105,997,000
78,667,667
76
3,000,000
3,000,000
1,600,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
600,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
9,970,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
500,000
1,000,000
12,900,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
310,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
255,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
Total
Value &
Ins. & Liability
1,405,000
4,000,000
3,395,000
5,055,000
4,890,000
5,083,807
2,039,000
4,895,000
2,256,000
6,163,950
1,548,000
10,000,000
14,310,000
4,985,500
4,800,000
1,899,660
6,955,000
1,500,000
2,450,500
1,095,000
6,843,000
1,545,000
2,512,000
11,285,174
4,428,624
7,229,100
5,400,000
3,497,000
5,020,000
3,850,000
3,939,200
3,500,000
6,193,000
28,865,200
3,550,000
3,000,000
4,953,000
7,100,000
4,510,000
3,450,000
3,445,000
1,170,000
3,055,000
4,480,000
8,001,000
6,985,000
2,747,000
3,314,000
1,834,000
244,427,715
Total
Church
Indebtedness
117,883
8,080
150,000
1,456,543
91,895
133,218
14,000
26,977
6,000
700,596
65,470
193,414
4,055
36,712
451,898
18,119
3,474,860
SENIOR PASTOR PAY PACKAGES 2013
Church
Bad Axe/Grace
Battle Creek/ Emmett
Street*
Battle Creek/IEM
Bay City/New Life
Brown City
Brown City/FMC
Burton/Life Church*
Caro/New Creation *
Cass City
Cass City/Mizpah
China/Crossroads
Clare/New Hope*
Clarkston/First
Davison
East Jordan/
Lighthouse
Elkton
Flint/Dayton Hgts*
Flint/Faith
Hart/Faith Christian*
Hartford/IEM
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo/IEM
Lansing/ IEM
Lapeer/New Hope*
Levering/Bliss
Livonia/Calvary
Lowell/Evergreen
Macomb/VOX
Mancelona/Pathway
Marlette/Lamotte
Marquette
Midland
Muskegon/West MI
Petoskey/Trinity
Port Huron/ Colonial
Woods
Rhodes*
Riverview/Pursuit
Romeo/Orchards
Romulus/New Faith
Chapel
Royal Oak
Sandusky/Open Door
Cash
Salary
1,300
19,682
45,200
100
46,231
4,640
18,500
18,544
Housing
Allow.
11,700
Housing
Util.
25,200
1,050
28,800
7,800
18,200
36,400
22,636
2,000
12,000
35,000
47,520
5,282
22,620
54,218
24,000
39,260
26,119
5,200
51,000
6,545
15,600
14,220
27,000
7,638
14,400
32,240
27,232
25,000
35,000
37,154
54,600
34,350
27,638
3,500
24,000
20,000
6,000
12,000
14,400
43,794
63,327
18,200
10,000
25,000
25,000
37,676
26,000
25,000
25,000
24,000
21,000
Social
Sec.
Health
Ins.
3,600
4,040
3,826
8,500
LTD
Retirement
127
1,200
256
3,000
4,111
5,200
1,740
7,509
84
348
3,040
3,358
3,000
1,800
5,720
1,186
6,912
1,300
6,600
1,200
4,164
4,000
5,462
2,200
3,500
5,000
27,000
7,638
22,000
Car
Allow.
5,400
986
4,000
2,400
2,025
6,000
1,320
1,040
4,500
2,300
2,506
9,000
14,652
350
296
1,740
8,320
1,105
2,641
2,600
12,000
11,200
253
320
3,576
3,440
10,921
324
72
6,000
3,034
13,800
250
9,000
3,500
3,667
2,400
1,149
1,900
6,546
2,000
4,800
77
290
168
5,400
9,600
324
168
7,992
168
6,000
5,200
253
168
3,600
240
2,500
356
7,966
17,658
268
6,000
5,314
3,180
2,400
2,250
9,000
2,500
4,500
4,291
Key:
LTD- Long Term Disability
FRV- Fair Rental Value of Parsonage
HSA- Health Savings Account
*Bi-vocational Position
326
522
168
6,550
152
240
168
800
9,600
2,852
2,800
Life
Ins.
230
255
15,000
3,000
HSA
168
1,188
9,768
2,000
FRV
Parson.
Salary &
Benefits
16,600
Min.
Exp.
2,600
31,617
0
54,064
80,968
23,652
38,488
22,736
69,193
24,868
73,240
78,208
22,055
58,853
101,396
8,800
68,942
55,147
0
80,185
20,765
0
9,000
62,630
15,276
14,400
0
39,053
68,034
25,508
69,500
76,624
85,698
48,750
51,759
0
79,260
119,731
27,800
10,000
66,967
65,000
52,244
818
3,660
5,720
1,200
5,300
4,000
250
6,000
250
4,000
1,500
5,000
1,050
9,000
1,000
500
650
SENIOR PASTOR PAY PACKAGES 2013 (Continued)
Church
Sand./Watertown
Shelby Twp/Redeemer
Cash
Salary
5,200
17,173
Sheridan/Mud Lake*
Sterl. Htgs./ Parkside
Taylor/Allen Road
Walled Lake
Warren
Waterford/ Grace
Williams./ Bates*
Yale/Bethel
Yale/Trinity
TOTAL
34,412
14,700
36,337
26,200
27,300
45,000
1,138,530
Housing
Allow.
Housing
Util.
Car
Allow.
15,800
9,350
18,000
Health
Ins.
2,730
4,082
12,000
15,000
1,944
2,600
350
18,600
649,346
Social
Sec.
500
3,410
2,500
42,768
3,500
2,200
48,046
800
4,260
$69,569
9,252
9,360
$199,164
LTD
Retirement
336
3,000
168
300
4,770
1,020
1,368
284
2,208
7,021
1,020
3,000
88,484
FRV
Parson
HSA
Life
Ins.
150
6,000
9,000
3,000
7,200
78,400
1,300
2,500
168
168
168
2,100
27,042
3,813
Salary/
Benefits
5,200
39,189
9,350
72,182
31,982
62,023
47,792
0
0
48,450
75,620
2,352,183
Min.
Exp.
3,500
4,056
500
300
2,200
75,854
ASSISTANT PASTORAL STAFF & REGIONAL OFFICE PAY PACKAGES 2013
Church
Brown City/Fell. Bible
Cass City/Cass City
China/Crossroads
Clarkston/First
Davison MC
East
Jordan/Lighthouse
Flint/Faith MC
Port Huron/Colonial
Woods
Romeo/The Orchards*
Sterling
Heights/Parkside*
TOTAL
Cash
Salary
15,999
28,000
49,751
11,000
21,216
40,791
Housing
Allow.
Housing
Util.
Car
Allow.
4,200
2,000
4,100
Social
Sec.
10,000
37,000
25,000
18,000
50,000
480
4,100
7,009
32,481
34,000
6,721
9,388
2,404
2,788
336
1,542
4,120
280,733
12,000
77,474
1,600
6,973
653,677
15,000
320,783
35,878
Health
Ins.
LTD
RetireMent
3,120
19,000
681
8,280
FRV
Parson
HSA
Life
Ins.
336
Salary &
Benefits
20,199
45,120
118,812
37,800
49,904
131,580
205
126
56,448
74,113
210
466,610
12,000
7,440
2,000
1,800
5,672
8,088
21,164
1,200
5,200
1,400
2,500
1,980
8,201
17,101
168
2,291
83,329
1,514
12,069
6,000
1,600
33,570
182,467
96
$2,801
30,468
15,000
18,201
Key:
LTD- Long Term Disability
FRV- Fair Rental Value of Parsonage
HSA- Health Savings Account
*Bi-vocational Position
78
9,000
168
1,171
22,237
1,299,688
Min.
Exp.
2,900
8,350
1,000
2,000
6,300
47,200
OVERVIEW OF THE MICHIGAN REGION
Vision, Mission, Priorities and Regional Structure
Our Vision: “Every church mobilizing believers to intentionally lead people to Christ and
make disciple-makers.”
Our Mission: “To strengthen churches and groups of churches that reproduce and multiply
devoted followers of Jesus Christ.”
Our Priorities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mobilizing Continuous Intercessory Prayer.
Leading People to Christ and Making Disciple-makers.
Strengthening our Established Churches.
Multiplying of Disciples, Churches and Groups of Churches
Recruiting and Developing Catalytic and Spiritually Passionate Leaders
MICHIGAN REGION
Annual Regional Conference
Local Churches
Credentialed
Ministers
Mission Districts
ROC
MMT
REGIONAL OVERSIGHT
COUNCIL
Operational governing body:
legal, bylaws, financial,
credentials, etc.
MINISTRY MULTIPLICATION
TEAM
Facilitate the multiplication of
disciples, churches, districts and
leaders
Brown City Camp
RESOURCE CENTER
Regional Director
Regional Ministries Coordinator
Support Team
Regional Ministries
Full Districts
Mancelona Camp
Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments
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2011
BYLAWS OF THE
MICHIGAN REGION OF THE MISSIONARY CHURCH1
ARTICLE 1
REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION
A.
NAME
The name of this corporation will be the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church, formerly
known as the Michigan District of the Missionary Church.
B.
LOCATION
The location of the corporation is the city of Burton, in the county of Genesee, State of Michigan.
The address of the corporate registered office in Michigan is: 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton,
Michigan 48509-1500. This location will be known as the Michigan Regional Resource Center.
C.
RELATIONSHIP
The Michigan Region is a subsidiary of the Missionary Church, Incorporated with offices at 3811
Vanguard Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809-3304. It is responsible for the promotion of the
vision, mission, and priorities of the Missionary Church within the boundaries established for it
by the parent organization. The Constitution of the Missionary Church will govern the Michigan
Region in all matters concerning doctrine, policy, and practice.
D.
GOVERNMENT
The Michigan Region will be governed by the Regional Conference that will function according
to the Constitution of the Missionary Church, Inc. and the General Conference of the Missionary
Church, Inc.
E.
INCORPORATION
The corporation - formed on the basis of a merger-agreement between the members of the
Michigan Conference of the United Missionary Church, a Michigan Ecclesiastical Corporation,
and the Missionary Church Association, Great Lakes District, an Ohio Non-Profit Corporation,
and called the Michigan District of the Missionary Church at the time of the merger - will be
known in law as the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church, a Michigan Ecclesiastical
Corporation. The corporation will be organized on a non-stock basis.
ARTICLE 2
REGIONAL CONFERENCE
A.
COMPOSITION
The Regional Conference will consist of all credentialed ministers of the Missionary Church, Inc.
resident in the Region and its districts, the Regional Oversight Council, the Regional Nominating
Committee, the officers of the Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc., and one lay
delegate from each full-member church within the Region and its districts for each 50 members
or major fraction thereof (1-75: 1 delegate; 76-125: 2; 126-175: 3; 176-225: 4; etc.). Delegates
will be elected by and from the members of each church or appointed by the church or elder
board. Any change of delegate must be certified by a letter from either the Church Board or the
Pastor to the Michigan Regional Resource Center before seating the delegate in the Regional
Conference bar. Affiliate Churches and unorganized Church Multiplication projects may send
non-voting delegates to Regional Conference. Those holding Lay Ministry Licenses in the
Region are not members of Regional Conference unless he or she is sent as a delegate of a fullmember church or is serving as the senior pastor of a full-member church or church
multiplication project recognized by the Region or one of its districts.
B.
1
DUTIES
These Bylaws were adopted May 3, 2011 by the Michigan District Conference and went into effect July 1, 2011.
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1. The Regional Conference will have the authority to exercise care and discipline over the
churches and ministers within its boundaries in order to maintain integrity in doctrine, policy,
and practice according to the Constitution of the Missionary Church, Inc.
2. It will elect or appoint its own officers, boards, and committees including the Regional
Director, members of the Regional Oversight Council, and others as needed.
3. It will recommend to the General Oversight Council of the Missionary Church, Inc. the
approval of new churches for membership in the Denomination. This responsibility will be
transferred to districts when fully organized.
4. It will recommend the establishment of new districts within the Region and the guidelines
governing such according to the policies established by the General Oversight Council.
5. It will license, commission, and ordain ministers in keeping with the provisions of the
Constitution of the Missionary Church, and will certify them to the Missionary Church
President who will issue the credentials. This responsibility will be transferred to districts
when fully organized.
6. It will conduct conferences and ministries in the Region as needed. It will implement and
promote the ministries of the Denomination.
7. It will receive the reports of the Regional Director and other officers, pastors, workers,
boards, etc. as may be required. It will submit required reports to General Conference.
8. It will be the prerogative of the Regional Conference to make recommendations to the
Missionary Church General Conference.
9. It will receive and act on resolutions from districts, churches, boards, and committees, etc. All
resolutions must arrive at the Regional Resource Center at least thirty days prior to the
Regional Conference in order to be considered. All resolutions, other than procedural
motions, that are presented at Regional Conference will be referred to a study committee for
recommendation.
C.
MEETINGS
1.
Annual Regional Conference: It will meet annually. The Regional Oversight Council will
select the date, time, and location of the Annual Regional Conference and provide an advance
notice of at least 90 days. Proposed bylaw amendments will be published with the notice of
the meeting.
2. Quorum: A quorum will consist of those members present at a duly called meeting.
3. Special Regional Conference: The Regional Oversight Council may call a Special Regional
Conference. The Regional Oversight Council will select the date, time, and location of the
Special Regional Conference and provide an advance notice of at least 30 days. Its
membership will consist of all those eligible to participate in the previous Annual Regional
Conference.
ARTICLE 3
REGIONAL OFFICERS
The offices of the Michigan Region will be the Regional Director, the Vice-Chair of the Regional
Oversight Council, the Regional Secretary, and the Regional Treasurer.
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A.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
1.
SELECTION
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
ACCOUNTABILITY
a.
b.
3.
The Regional Director will be an ordained minister in the Missionary Church
nominated by a Special Nominating Committee of six, three lay members and three
ordained ministers, appointed by the Regional Oversight Council. The committee
will solicit input for possible nominees. All nominees for Regional Director must
be selected in consultation with the President of the Missionary Church and must
be ratified by the Ministry Leadership Council and the General Oversight Council
of the Missionary Church.
The Regional Director will be elected by the voting members of the Michigan
Region for a term of four years and must operate within the authority of God’s
Word, the Constitution of the Missionary Church, and the Bylaws of the Michigan
Region.
The Regional Director must receive a 60% majority to be elected for his first two
terms. After two consecutive terms in office, he must receive a 75% majority vote
to continue in office for each additional term.
The newly elected Regional Director will assume office on July 1 in the year of the
election and will be an advisory member of all boards and committees until he
assumes office.
The Regional Director will be accountable to the Michigan Regional Conference
and the Regional Oversight Council, providing both with appropriate reports
regarding his ministry.
The Regional Director will also be accountable to the office of the President of the
Missionary Church and represent the Michigan Region on the Ministry Leadership
Council of the Missionary Church. He will submit to the General Conference of
the Missionary Church a full report of the work of the region, including a
summarized statistical report.
DUTIES
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
The Regional Director will seek to fulfill the vision, mission, and priorities of the
Michigan Region and be responsible to uphold the Word of God, the Constitution
of the Missionary Church, and the Michigan Region Bylaws.
He will recruit, develop, and equip leaders, mission district directors, and district
directors within the region and assist them in developing strategies to fulfill the
vision, mission, and priorities of the Region.
He will help churches with strategies for growth and multiplication and the
implementation of those strategies.
He will supervise all churches, districts and ministers in the Michigan Region and
have authority, in consultation with the Regional Oversight Council, to visit and
address local church boards or congregations to safeguard the Region’s churches,
districts and members.
He will oversee the work of the Regional Ministries Coordinator, the Regional
Resource Center, and the various ministries of the Region.
He will chair the Regional Conference, the Regional Oversight Council, and the
Ministry Multiplication Team.
He will be an ex-officio member of all councils, boards, committees, task forces,
ministry teams within the Region, its mission districts, and its Districts.
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B.
VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE REGIONAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
1.
SELECTION
a.
b.
2.
DUTIES
a.
b.
c.
C.
The Vice Chairperson will chair the Regional Nominating Committee.
The Vice Chairperson will chair the Regional Oversight Council and the Regional
Conference at the request of or in the absence of the Regional Director.
The Vice Chairperson will fulfill other duties delegated by the Regional Director
and/or the Regional Oversight Council.
SECRETARY
1.
SELECTION
a.
b.
2.
The Secretary will be appointed by the Regional Oversight Council.
The Secretary will serve for a four-year term staggered with the term of the
Regional Treasurer. The Secretary’s term will begin July 1.
DUTIES
a.
b.
c.
d.
D.
The Vice Chairperson will be selected from the membership of the Regional
Oversight Council.
The Vice Chairperson will serve for a four-year term, staggered with the term of
the Regional Director. The Vice Chairperson’s term will begin July 1.
The Secretary will record and keep the minutes of the Regional Conference and the
Regional Oversight Council.
The Secretary will present a report to the Regional Conference summarizing the
work of the Regional Oversight Council.
The Secretary will oversee the publication of the minutes and reports of the
Regional Conference.
The Secretary will fulfill other duties delegated by the Regional Director, the
Regional Oversight Council, or the Regional Conference.
TREASURER
1.
SELECTION
a.
b.
2.
The Treasurer will be appointed by the Regional Oversight Council.
The Treasurer will serve for a four-year term staggered with the term of the
Regional Secretary. The Treasurer term will begin July 1.
DUTIES
a.
b.
c.
The Treasurer will receive, hold, and disburse monies as the Region decides in
keeping with its policies, directives, and budgets.
The Treasurer will submit financial reports as requested by the Regional Director,
the Regional Oversight Council, or the Regional Conference.
The Treasurer will calculate the annual Regional ministry shares for each church
according to the formula established by the Regional Conference and the
requirements of the approved Regional budget and communicate that amount to
each church.
ARTICLE 4
REGIONAL MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
A. SELECTION
1. The Regional Ministries Coordinator (RMC) will be nominated by the Regional Director and
appointed by the Regional Oversight Council.
2. The Regional Oversight Council will decide the terms of service, salary, and benefits.
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B. ACCOUNTABILITY
1. The Regional Ministries Coordinator (RMC) will be accountable to the Regional Director.
2. The RMC will serve as an advisory member of the Regional Oversight Council and the
Ministry Multiplication Team.
3. The RMC will provide appropriate reports regarding his ministry to the Regional Oversight
Council, the Ministry Multiplication Team, and the Michigan Regional Conference.
C. DUTIES
1. The Regional Ministries Coordinator will serve as an assistant to the Regional Director in the
fulfillment of the vision, mission, and priorities of the Michigan Region.
2. The RMC will coordinate pastoral care for Regional ministers and their families in times of
need, transition, and/or crisis.
3. The RMC will oversee pastoral placement in the Region, following the Regional Handbook
on Policies and Procedures.
4. The RMC will oversee credentialing matters in the Region.
5. The RMC will manage the support staff and ministries of the Regional Resource Center.
6. The RMC will represent the vision, mission, and priorities of the Region in local churches
and assist congregations with special occasions and services.
7. The RMC will fulfill other duties delegated to him by the Regional Director.
A.
ARTICLE 5
REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
REGIONAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
1.
COMPOSITION
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
The Regional Oversight Council will have ten voting members and will be
composed of the Regional Director, Regional Secretary, Regional Treasurer, and
seven other members, elected for staggered four-year terms by the Regional
Conference. Four of the seven are to be credentialed ministers in the Region and
the other three are laypersons. In addition, the Regional Ministries Coordinator will
serve as an advisory member.
The Regional Director will serve as chair of the Council.
The Regional Secretary and Regional Treasurer will be appointed for staggered
four-year terms.
The Council will select from its membership a Vice Chair who will also serve as
Vice Chair of the Regional Conference.
DUTIES
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Regional Oversight Council will seek to fulfill the vision, mission, and
priorities of the Michigan Region and give oversight to all churches, mission
districts, and districts within the Region. It will be the trustee of the Region and
serve as its Board of Directors. It will meet regularly with a minimum of four
meetings per year.
It will employ ministry and support staff within the confines of the Regional budget
and establish appropriate job descriptions for those employed.
It will represent the interests of the Regional Conference and have full authority to
transact business that may arise between the Annual Regional Conferences. It will
make plans for the Regional Conference, ratify all nominees for election by the
Regional Conference, and appoint and oversee the work of all necessary boards,
committees, ministry teams and task forces.
It will approve all credentialing matters and will annually certify to the
Denomination a list of all ordained and licensed ministers under the jurisdiction of
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e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
B.
the Region. This responsibility will be transferred to districts when fully
organized.
It will approve new churches for membership in the Missionary Church and will
certify such to the Denomination. This responsibility will be transferred to districts
when fully organized.
It will ratify the Ministry Multiplication Team decisions regarding ministry
policies, strategies, and organizational structures, including the formation and
funding of mission districts and full districts. It is recommended that the Council
meets at least twice a year with the Ministry Multiplication Team for prayer and
consultation.
It will assume all fiduciary responsibilities for the Region including such duties as
the Regional budget preparations and annual Regional shared ministries, matters of
stewardship, and general economic oversight. It will be authorized to:
-Receive and to hold in trust monies, gifts, and legacies
-Acquire, loan, or borrow money
-Purchase, sell, improve, convey, or exchange real estate held by the Region or
other property such as stocks, bonds, mortgages, and other securities
-Serve as the trustees for estates and gifts in conformity with the laws of the state
-Approve all special financial appeals to the churches
-Authorize any two of its officers to negotiate loans and mortgages it approves
and sign appropriate documents on behalf of the Region. Such approval will be
subject to satisfactory arrangements concerning Region shared ministries funds.
-Approve a local church’s purchase or selling of real estate, building or
remodeling projects, and/or borrowing of money at a value greater than 20% of the
church’s average annual income (less bequests) for the preceding three years. It
may authorize representatives from the Region to meet with local church leaders
for review of plans and consultation.
It will have full authority to handle all emergency matters related to all churches,
ministers, and districts within the Region. By a two-thirds vote, it will have
authority to take appropriate steps to address the problem(s) and, if necessary,
exercise discipline over churches or ministers in order to maintain the integrity of
the Missionary Church and preserve the unity and testimony of the churches,
ministers, and districts within the Region. It will represent the Region as the
arbitrator in all appeals related to due process as outlined in the Missionary Church
Constitution.
It will assume the supervision and governance of a local church if its membership
falls below 15 baptized adult members (16 years or older). This arrangement will
continue as long as the Council deems necessary. This responsibility will be
transferred to districts when full organized.
It will conduct an annual review of the Regional Director. If the Regional Director
can no longer serve, resigns, or is removed for disciplinary reasons, it is
empowered to appoint an interim director until the next Regional Conference.
MINISTRY MULTIPLICATION TEAM
1.
COMPOSITION
a.
b.
The Ministry Multiplication Team will be composed of the Regional Director,
district directors, mission district directors and other members appointed by the
Regional Oversight Council. In addition, the Regional Ministries Coordinator will
serve as an advisory member.
The Regional Director will chair the team.
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2.
DUTIES
a. The Ministry Multiplication Team will seek to fulfill the vision, mission and
priorities of the Michigan Region and be primarily responsible for leadership
development, strengthening the local church, and church/district multiplication.
b. It will recruit and develop leaders for the Region and the districts within its
geographic area. This will include pastors, church planters, and district and Regional
leaders.
c. It will formulate strategies and ministry resources for strengthening the local church.
d. It will be responsible for planning and guiding strategies, implementation, and
structural support for the formation of mission districts and districts.
e. It will be accountable to the Regional Oversight Council and make appropriate
recommendations to them regarding leadership development, strengthening the local
church, and church/district multiplication. It is recommended that the two groups meet
together at least twice a year for prayer and consultation.
C.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
1.
COMPOSITION
a.
b.
2.
DUTIES
a.
b.
c.
D.
The Nominating Committee will be composed of the Vice Chair of the Regional
Oversight Council and six members, three lay members and three credentialed
ministers, appointed by the Regional Oversight Council.
The Vice Chair of the Regional Oversight Council will chair the committee.
The Nominating Committee will prepare the Regional Conference ballot for the
election of members to the Regional Oversight Council.
It will prepare the ballot for the annual meeting of Michigan Missionary Loans and
Investments, Inc., in consultation with their President.
It will also prepare any additional ballots for other boards and committees as
determined by the Regional Conference or Regional Oversight Council.
OTHER MINISTRY TEAMS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Regional Conference and the Regional Oversight Council may add other boards, committees,
ministry teams and task forces to fulfill the vision, mission and priorities of the Region. The
Regional Oversight Council will determine composition, selection process (appointment or
election), and duties for such groups.
ARTICLE 6
REGIONAL FINANCES
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The Michigan Region will be self-supporting in its operation. Its fiscal year will be January 1December 31.
The Regional Oversight Council will prepare and present an annual budget for the approval of the
Annual Regional Conference.
The Regional Treasurer will calculate the annual Regional ministry shares for each church
according to the established formula approved by the Regional Oversight Council, the Regional
Conference, and the requirements of the approved Regional budget and will communicate that
amount to each church.
The Regional Oversight Council, in consultation with the Ministry Multiplication Team, will
approve financial guidelines for churches in mission districts.
Churches in full districts will give a percentage of their ministry shares as determined by the
Regional Oversight Council to the Region with the balance remaining in the district.
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F.
When a church requests signatures from the Regional Oversight Council as security for
borrowing money, that church will make satisfactory arrangements to pay past ministry shares
(for the current and preceding year) and agree to pay future ministry shares on time.
ARTICLE 7
DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution, the assets of the Region will be distributed to the Missionary Church, Inc.
ARTICLE 8
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised will govern the
Regional Conference in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with
these Bylaws and any special rules of order the Regional Conference may adopt. In the same manner,
each local church and all other entities of the Michigan Region will be governed by Robert’s Rules of
Order Newly Revised.
ARTICLE 9
AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended by the Regional Conference by a two-thirds vote of the Regional
Conference members, providing that these amendments do not conflict with the Constitution of the
Missionary Church.
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BYLAWS OF MICHIGAN MISSIONARY LOANS
AND INVESTMENTS, INC.
ARTICLE I
Purpose
The purpose for which the MICHIGAN MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC., an
ecclesiastical, non-profit corporation exists is to advance the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ, by financially assisting Michigan Region Missionary Churches to grow by providing loans for
land acquisition, construction, expansion, or remodeling of church buildings, or parsonages.
In all of its operations, the business of the corporation shall be so conducted that no individual member of
the corporation shall realize any profit from the corporation’s activities, but all profits, if any, shall be
used for the purposes set forth in the Articles of Incorporation.1
ARTICLE II
Office
The corporate office shall be located at 1091 S. Creekwood Trail, Burton, Michigan, 48509.
ARTICLE III
Board of Directors
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Board of Directors shall be elected at an annual meeting of the members, which shall be held
at the same time and place as the Michigan Region Missionary Church Conference is held. The
Directors shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the corporation. Membership of
the Board shall consist of four (4) ministers and eight (8) laymen, elected for staggered three (3)
year terms.
The Nominating Committee of the Michigan Region Missionary Church Conference shall be the
Nominating Committee of the Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. to bring
nominations for the Board of Directors whose terms expire.
All Directors shall serve without pay except that a Director who is also an employee of the
corporation may receive such salary as the Board may determine. The Board may make
provision for the payment of travel expenses and other expenses incurred by Directors in
attending Board meetings or otherwise performing their duties.
Vacancies on the Board caused by death, resignation, etc., shall be filled by the remaining
members of the Board.
ARTICLE IV
Meeting of the Board of Directors
A.
The regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held at the office of the corporation
at Burton, Michigan, within 30 days after the annual meeting of the members. Special meetings
of the Board may be called by the President and Secretary or a majority of the Board, with a ten
(10) day written notice.
B.
A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business.
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1
See MICHIGAN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION of Michigan United Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc., filed
with the Michigan Corporation & Securities Commission, December 15, 1958; ARTICLE V-b, 1-6.
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ARTICLE V
Officers
The Board of Directors at its annual meeting shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President, a
Secretary, and a Treasurer, each of whom shall serve for a term on one (1) year. At the discretion of the
Board, the Secretary, and the Treasurer may be one and the same person.
ARTICLE VI
Duties of the Officers
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members. He shall be the chief
executive officer of the corporation and shall be responsible for the general welfare of the
corporation under the direction of the Board of Directors. He shall have such other duties as the
Board may designate.
Vice President. The Vice President shall preside at all meetings of the members and the Board of
Directors in the absence of the President. In case of death, resignation, or disqualification of the
President, he shall perform all the duties pertaining to the office of President until the election of
a new President.
Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the records of the proceedings of the meetings of the
members and of the Board of Directors and perform such other duties as the Board may
designate. He shall, under order of the President, give all notices of annual and special meetings
of both the members and the Board of Directors.
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall keep, in the name of the corporation, an accurate account of all
monies received and disbursed. He shall make a detailed report at the annual meeting of the
members and at such other times as the Board of Directors may request of the funds received and
disbursed. He shall also submit an audited annual report to the annual meeting of the members.
His books shall be open at all times to the inspection of the Board of Directors or any member
thereof. The annual audit of the Treasurer’s books shall be made by a qualified auditor to be
selected by the Board.
Vacancies. Vacancies in unexpired terms shall be filled by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII
Committees
A.
B.
C.
An Executive Committee shall be elected by the Board of Directors which shall act for the Board
between Board Meetings. The officers are members of the Executive Committee by virtue of the
office and one additional member is to be elected by the Board. In case the Secretary and the
Treasurer are one and the same person, two additional members are to be elected by the Board.
A Promotional Committee shall be elected by the Board whose duties shall be the representation
of the organization to the constituency of the Missionary Church and to friends and interested
parties outside the Church. They shall prepare appropriate promotional literature setting forth the
purpose and objectives of the Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc.
An Application Review Committee of not less than three members shall be elected from and by
the Board who shall receive and review applications for loans.
ARTICLE VIII
Contributions
A.
Contributions for Investments.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
1. Contributions may be received by Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. from
any interested party.
2. Contributions that are not designated shall become capital assets of the organization.
3. Designated contributions shall be used for loans for projects as designated. When such
designated projects are completed and monies repaid it will be capital assets of the
corporation and may be used as directed by the Board.
Contributions for Special Gifts.
1. Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. may act as a depository for funds to be
used as special gifts as designated by the depositor. Such monies that are designated within
90 days shall be added to capital assets. No interest shall be paid on such deposits.
2. In case of the death of the depositor any undesignated balance shall be added to the capital
assets of the Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc.
Annuities. Annuities will be considered by Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. on
an individual basis.
Bequests. Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. is authorized to receive bequests.
Estate Note. Estate Notes will be considered by the Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments,
Inc. and chosen on an individual basis.
ARTICLE IX
Securing of Deposits and Loans
Deposits and loans shall be secured at the lowest possible rate of interest.
ARTICLE X
General Policy of Corporate Operation
A.
Money shall be loaned in keeping with the purpose of the organization only for approved projects
as follows:
1. Eligibility for loans. Churches approved by the Board of Directors.
2. Amounts to be loaned.
a. Short term.
(1). Shall not exceed $100,000 unless approved by the Board.
(2). Shall be paid under terms acceptable to the Board.
b. Long term.
(1). Loans not to exceed $250,000 in aggregate to any one church unless approved by the
Board.
(2). A loan minimum of $ 5,000 per loan. (Exceptions may be made by the Executive
Committee).
(3). Repayment. Interest shall be paid monthly or as directed by the Executive
Committee on the entire amount borrowed on the interest bearing date.
(4). Interest. Shall be charged at a rate not to exceed 2 percent above that paid to
investors.
c. Use and Restrictions.
(1). Church to have building fund, property, or other assets equal to at least 25 percent of
amount they seek to borrow.
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B.
(2). Church must have received a two-thirds majority vote in favor of borrowing funds
taken at a duly convened Local Conference Business Meeting2 before approval for a
loan is granted.
(3). Church must use money on own property.
3. Collateral. Loans may be secured or unsecured as approved by the Board.
4. Services. Fees for services may be charged in accordance with Board approval.
In the event of a delinquency in repayment by any borrower to the corporation of funds
previously loaned by the corporation to such borrower, the Board of Directors shall have the
power to work out such terms of repayment as mutually agreed by the Board and the borrower.
ARTICLE XI
Corporate Seal
The corporate seal shall have a circular disk on the outer margin on which shall appear the corporate
name and the State of Michigan with the words “corporate seal” through the center, so mounted that it
may be used to impress these words in raised letters upon paper. The seal shall be in the custody of the
Secretary.
ARTICLE XII
Fiscal Year
The fiscal year shall be the calendar year.
ARTICLE XIII
Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended at an annual meeting of the corporation by a two-thirds vote, provided
that these amendments do not conflict with the Constitution of the Missionary Church, the Bylaws of the
Michigan Region Missionary Church, or the Articles of Incorporation.
2
In the event the government of a local Missionary Church operates with an Eldership form of government, then a
two-thirds majority vote of the Elder Board shall be recognized for loan approval. However, where possible, the
Local Conference Business Meeting is preferable.
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MICHIGAN REGION MISSION DISTRICT GUIDELINES
How New Districts Begin in the Michigan Region
The Missionary Church and the Michigan Region are committed to the multiplication of
disciples – and church multiplication is one of the most effective means of reaching people with
the message of the gospel. One of the goals of establishing the Michigan Region is to see
multiple districts developed within the Region. These districts, in turn, will make it their purpose
to see new churches planted and established. These guidelines provide some of the policies and
structure for implementing our Regional vision for new districts.
We understand that these guidelines may need to be adapted and changed as new situations arise
and as multiple districts develop and mature in the Region. Regional and district leadership will
seek to keep in step with God’s Spirit as new challenges and opportunities present themselves.
Furthermore, we will not tolerate any spirit of competition between the Region and the districts
within it. Our single purpose is to glorify Jesus Christ our Lord.
How are Mission Districts Formed?
A leader, a church, groups of leaders or churches, or Regional leadership may propose the
establishment of a mission district. This proposal will always be done in consultation with
Regional leadership and within the Regional guidelines. A written proposal for the formation of
a mission district is to be submitted to the Regional Oversight Council outlining the boundaries,
members, and objectives of the proposed mission district.
When a mission district has 5-10 churches or church plants, a steering committee will be selected
in consultation with Regional leadership. As the mission district moves toward full district
status, district leadership may develop working by-laws, incorporate (if appropriate), conduct its
own district events and ministries, and establish its budget and ministry shares under the
direction and with the approval of the Regional leadership.

Key characteristics for recognition as a mission district:
a. A visionary leader who is able to recruit 15-20 dynamic leaders and church planters;
b. Demonstrated missional behavior by the entity proposing the mission district, meaning
they have already planted or are involved in planting at least one new church;
c. A committed group of pastors or planters or churches who will partner together to
formulate and pursue the goals of the mission district.

Provisional status
Existing churches or groups of churches (usually 1-5 churches) that desire to form a mission
district can be given provisional status until they fulfill the criteria to become a mission
district.
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How are Mission Districts Funded?

Guidelines for Written Proposal
A written proposal must be submitted to the Regional Oversight Council for the formation of a
mission district. This proposal will include an annual budget that details its projected expenses and
sources of income. The Regional Oversight Council will determine what percentage of ministry
shares from existing churches will be set aside for mission district development and church planting.

Guidelines for Mission District Funding
Funding for mission districts will be come from the following sources:
a. New church plants: 75% of the total ministry shares from new churches will remain in the
mission district, while 25% of ministry shares will be given to the Region.
b. Existing churches in the district: A percentage of ministry shares received by the Region from
existing churches (10-30%) will be returned to the mission district based upon need.
c. Contributions from existing churches in the district: Established churches may give directly to the
mission district above the amount of their ministry shares.
d. Other sources of support may come from Regional asset funds, grants or gifts from other entities,
organizations or individuals.

Guidelines for Ministry Shares from Existing Churches
The ministry shares of existing churches that individually or collectively desire and are approved to
become a mission district will be divided as follows:
a. While there are 1-5 churches/plants in the new mission district (provisional status), 100% of the
existing church ministry shares will go to the Region (with the understanding that a percentage of
that money will be made available to be returned to the mission district based upon need);
b. When there are 6-10 churches/plants in the mission district, 90% of existing church ministry
shares will go to the Region (with a percentage made available to be returned to the mission
district based upon need); 10% of existing church ministry shares remains in the mission district;
c. When there are 11-15 churches/plants in the mission district, 80% of originally existing church
ministry shares will go to the Region (with a percentage made available to the mission district
based upon need); 20% of existing church ministry shares remains in the mission district.
d. Once a mission district transitions into a full district, all churches and all new churches in that
district will give 25% of their ministry shares to the Region and 75% will remain in the district.

Guidelines for Ministry Shares from New Church Plants
New church plants or adopted churches in a mission district will be expected to pay ministry
shares from the time of their establishment or adoption. The new plants/churches will pay
25% of their ministry shares to the Region and 75% will remain in the mission district. Only
the churches that existed when the mission district was formed will be subject to the
changing percentage formulas above.

Guidelines for Mission Districts that form without Existing Churches
The church plants in a new mission district where there are no existing churches will pay 25% of their
ministry shares to the Region and 75% of the ministry shares will be utilized for the development of
the new district and church planting within that mission district.

National Ministry Shares
All churches and church plants will pay a 2% ministry share to The Missionary Church.
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How do Mission Districts function in the Region?

Ministerial Credentials
The Regional office and Regional credentialing committee will process the credential applications
within the Region initially. When a mission district has 5-10 churches/plants, the Region may begin
to assist the mission district leadership to form a district credentialing team. The Regional Oversight
Council will handle credentialing approvals until the mission district becomes a full district.

Church Membership/Incorporation
The Regional Oversight Committee will approve the applications of churches desiring membership in
the Missionary Church until a mission district becomes a full district. Full districts will then approve
new churches subject to the Constitution of the Missionary Church and Michigan Regional By-laws.
The Regional Oversight Committee will approve incorporation until a mission district becomes a full
district.

Regional Conference
Because we value the development of relationships and in order to cultivate a spirit of unity in our
Region, ministers in the Michigan Region will be expected to attend the Regional Conference. Once
a mission district has 5-10 churches, that district may hold a district conference at a time that does not
conflict with the Regional Conference. The leadership of all mission districts and full districts will be
expected to report at the Regional Conference on the developments within their districts.

District Boundaries
While affinity through common vision will be the driving force for mission districts, we recognize
that many districts will form within specific geographical boundaries within the Region. Likeminded pastors and churches in a certain area will join together to form and build a new district. No
existing church will be compelled to join a district. That church will remain under Regional
authority. It is our desire, however, to see all our churches within the area of a new mission district
join enthusiastically in the work of that district. Situations may arise where like-minded leaders and
churches desire to form a mission district that overlaps or crosses Regional or district geographical
boundaries. These proposals will be pursued in a spirit of cooperation and consultation between the
regions and districts involved. Denominational leaders will also be consulted.
How do Mission Districts become Full Districts?
A mission district must generally meet the following criteria to become a full district:


For stability and strength as a district:
-15 churches and church plants (with at least 10 organized churches);
-Combined average worship of 1500 people;
-Combined church membership of 750 people;
-Capability of handling organizational and financial responsibilities.
For relationships and multiplication:
-5-7 years of relationship as churches;
-A warm spirit of cooperation between leaders and churches;
-A vision for district growth and the multiplication of churches and disciples.
Once these milestones have been reached, the mission district may apply to the Regional
Oversight Council to become a full district.
In accordance with the Constitution of the
Missionary Church, the Regional Conference will take formal action to establish the full district.
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Michigan Region of the Missionary Church
Application for Starting a Mission District
The Missionary Church and the Michigan Region are committed to the multiplication of disciples – and
church multiplication is one of the most effective means of reaching people with the message of the
gospel. One of the goals of establishing the Michigan Region is to see multiple districts developed within
the Region. These districts, in turn, will make it their purpose to see new churches planted and
established.
New groups of churches are called a mission district first, because they are on mission to expand the
Kingdom of God and second, because they are like a mission in the beginning stages of carving out a new
ministry. As the mission district matures in numbers of churches, combined worship attendance and
capacity to handle its own organizational and financial responsibilities, it can apply to become a full
district. A provisional status may be given to a group of churches applying to become a mission district,
until they fulfill the required criteria to become a mission district.
The birth process for a mission district begins when a leader, a church, groups of leaders or churches,
or the Regional leadership propose the establishment of a mission district. This proposal will always be
done in consultation with Regional leadership and within the context of the Region’s Mission District
Guidelines. A written proposal and application for the formation of a mission district is to be submitted
to the Regional Oversight Council and Ministry Multiplication Team outlining the vision for
multiplication, boundaries, members, and objectives for the proposed mission district.
(See the Michigan Region Mission District Guidelines for more details on this process.)
Important characteristics which are critical for any mission district proposal:
 A visionary leader who can recruit and develop dynamic leaders and church planters 1
 A demonstration of missional, multiplication behavior, which means they are
intentionally reaching out to lost people and have recently planted at least one new
church
 A group of pastors who are “spiritually passionate” about fulfilling their calling
(See attached document – Spiritually Passionate Pastors)
 A committed group of pastors, planters or churches who will partner together and build a
team of churches to formulate and pursue the goals of the mission district
 A majority of the pastors and churches who are currently multiplying disciples 2
 Church lay leadership “buy in” by a vote of the local church boards of the congregations
involved in the application. It is understood that this step may not yet have taken place at
the time of this application.
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1. Names of Leaders involved in the application:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2.
List the group of churches involved in the proposal to begin a mission district: Note: A
document confirming the action of each local church’s approval to participate in the proposed mission
district, will be required at some point in the process before approval for any level of mission district
status (i.e. provisional, mission or full district).
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
3. State the guiding motivation or passion behind the vision to begin a mission district.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
4. State any behavior demonstrated by the leader(s), pastors or churches, which would give
evidence of a passion for evangelism, disciple-making, missional behavior* or multiplication.
*Note: “…disciple-making, missional behavior”
 Intentional ministry focused on the mission of reaching unreached people
 “Disciple making is defined as intentional involvement in some aspect of helping
people move from pre-Christian to devout Christian to reproducing Christian.”
(MCUSA and Michigan Region Statement of Vision, pg. 4)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
5. Attach any other information in a separate document(s) that may help the Ministry Multiplication
Team to understand the proposal for a mission district. This document should include documents
such as the written mission district proposal, demographics study, procedural milestones that include
CMTC training, coaching commitments, and any other documents explaining the vision for the
proposed mission district.
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Mission District Participants
Signature Page
(Submit original to The Michigan Region and retain copies for all
Participants and Mission District Leadership)
Application Dated: _____________________
Signature of Applicant
Printed Name
Church Represented
Footnotes
1.
To lead the birth of a new district will require a visionary leader(s) who has demonstrated catalytic qualities
and is spiritually passionate. “A “catalytic leader” is characterized as being spiritually passionate, missional
and entrepreneurial” (MCUSA and Michigan Region Statement of Vision);
“A majority of the pastors and churches are currently multiplying disciples” (from pg. 1, 3rd bullet)
The Disciple-making Pastor is a pastor who is intentionally, practically and creatively involved in the disciplemaking process, which involves winning, building and equipping people to win, build and equip others who do the
same. As the leader is living out the disciple-making process, the practice by his example will filter down into the
lives of the leaders and people of the church.
The Disciple-making Church is a church that shows evidence of a disciple-making vision by the way it is
structured and organized to focus its resources, energy and personnel on its disciple-making vision. The majority of
its leaders also show a knowledge of the vision by the way they are ordering their lives to make disciples in their
sphere of influence.
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2.
Spiritually Passionate Pastors
A worksheet on the implementation of the vision of the Missionary Church, which compels us in the
recruitment and development of spiritually passionate pastor leaders.
“To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also
will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as
overseers — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for
money, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
(1 Peter 5:1-4, NIV)
What do “spiritually passionate pastors” look like? What kind of motivations, attitudes and
behaviors are demonstrated in the way they daily live their lives? As people observe them what do
they notice when they get to know a spiritually passionate pastor?
 They are on a life-long journey of learning how to daily spend time alone with the Lord in
prayer and in His Word through interactive communication with God.
“…he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray.” (Matthew 14:23)
 They have a sense of the “calling from God” upon their lives to serve the Kingdom of God
and the Body of Christ. They often have a personal story of a strong, historical leading of the
Spirit of God into ministry, yet that “calling” continually motivates them through life, differently
than if it were a mere job.
“I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1)
 They somehow display fervor and zeal in their demeanor and conduct. While giving room
for different kinds of personalities, this quality is sometimes referred to as enthusiasm or passion,
but it includes the aspect of initiative and zeal that comes from the Holy Spirit.
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
(Romans 12:11)
 They demonstrate a concern for the lost and the making of disciples. They share in the heart
of Christ who taught us to be ready to leave the ninety nine and search for the one. The
spiritually passionate pastor, while himself learning to follow Christ, is intentionally and
continually helping people to move from pre-Christian to devout Christian to reproducing
Christian.
“…do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.”
(2 Timothy 4:5)
 They have a high value for ministry to the body of Christ, His church. They have a desire to
be shepherds and to learn about what it means to lead and protect the sheep.
“Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — not because
you must, but because you are willing.”
(I Peter 5:2)
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RULES OF ORDER
Adopted May 6, 2014
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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9.
The Regional Director or his appointee will serve as Chairman at Regional Conference.
The Chair will nominate any Conference committees not covered by the Bylaws.
The Conference body will elect all committees.
Each member will be permitted to speak for five minutes on each motion, amendment, or subject on
the floor that allows debate. Each member desiring to speak will respectfully address the chair, and
be recognized by the chair before speaking in debate. A member may not speak the second the
second time on the same question until all others who wish to speak the first time have had an
opportunity to speak. Exceptions may be granted by the Conference body by 2/3 vote, who also may
by 2/3-vote limit debate to less than five minutes.
In order to stop debate and bring a question to a vote, a member will rise, be recognized by the chair
and state, "Mr. Chairman, I call for the Question." A second, and a 2/3 vote is required to
immediately end debate and vote on the question. Calls of "question" from the body, without proper
recognition by the chair will be ignored.
The times of meetings during the Regional Conference Session will be established when the
"Agenda" is adopted. Any deviation from the stated times will require a 2/3 vote to "Suspend the
Rules".
All nominations from the floor will require a second to be approved.
The Chair will announce vote results according to Robert's Rules of Order unless the body decides to
keep the numbers secret by majority vote. When there is no election for nominees for an office on a
first ballot, the tally of votes will be announced, and a second ballot will be taken, containing all the
names that appeared on the first ballot. If there is still no election after the second ballot, the name
having the least number of votes will be dropped. After each successive ballot, one additional name
of the nominees having the least number of votes will be dropped from the ballot until an election is
valid.
The Regional Conference will establish the bar.
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PASTORAL BENEFITS COMMITTEE REPORT
GUIDELINES FOR PASTORAL SALARY AND BENEFITS
Adopted 1994 (updated November 2004)
These guidelines are intended for the use of the Missionary Churches of the Michigan Region, in the evaluation of their pastoral
compensation and in the preparation of annual budgets. When adopted by Regional Conference, these guidelines become our
recommended standard for the year and until modified. The Region Director shall use them as a reminder to church boards at the
appropriate time each year.
Scriptural Foundation
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not
drink of the milk? When the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they ought to do so in the hope of sharing in the harvest. If we
have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you? The Lord has commanded that those who
preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. I Corinthians 9:7, 10-11, 14
The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and
teaching. For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain," and "The worker deserves his wages.”
I Timothy 5:17-18
Full Time Compensation
1.
Definition of “Full Time”
It is understood that most full time pastors will invest 50-60 hours a week in ministry.
Note: For the purpose of worker’s compensation and disability insurance an employee must be employed a minimum
of 30 hours a week.
2.
Minimal Full Time Compensation Package
A full time pastor should receive an appropriate cash salary, a housing allowance and/or use of a parsonage, health
insurance, long-term disability, and Missionary Church pension. Otherwise, the pastor should be free to supplement his
income with outside employment.
3.
Establishing the Pastor's Compensation Package
A. Responsibility Factor - Consider the size of the congregation and the ministries it provides.
B. Training and Experience Factor - Consider education, ordination and years in active ministry.
C. Cost of Living Factor - Consider annual adjustments to reflect changes in the cost of living.
D. Non-Statistical Growth Factor - Consider the pastor's contribution (his leadership, planning, communication,
spiritual guidance, etc.) to the spiritual growth of the members.
E.
Whether the pastor's wife works or not should not be a factor in establishing the pastor's salary.
F.
Consultation with a resource such as Church Law and Tax Report’s Annual Compensation Handbook for Church
Staff (www.churchlawtoday.com) or online at the U.S. Department of Labor Compensation Statistics
(www.bls.gov).
4.
Pastor's Salary and Benefits
Estimate the median salary and benefits of a similar professional person working in your community as the base from
which the following considerations are then made:
A. Cash Salary.
B. Housing - parsonage and utilities or an adequate housing allowance.
C. Telephone - the church should provide for telephone service in the parsonage, except for the pastor's personal
long distance calls.
D. Health insurance - for the family.
E.
Long-term Disability Insurance.
F.
Missionary Church Pension plan.
G. Social Security - at least one-half of self-employment tax on the pastor’s salary and on his housing allowance or
the parsonage fair rental value.
H. Paid Vacation - for all full-time ministers: (Cumulative Pastoral Career Experience)
0-5 years experience = 2 weeks,
6-12 years experience = 3 weeks,
13-20 years experience = 4 weeks
Over 20 years of experience = 5 weeks
NOTE: The pastor and church board should establish a vacation time policy.
(e.g., when vacation should be used, how many weeks in a row are allowable, whether unused vacation time is
cumulative for future years, etc.)
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I.
5.
6.
7.
Sabbatical Rest. To honor long-term service to a local congregation, the church is encouraged to consider offering
their pastor a 30 to 90 day sabbatical rest after 10 years of service. This shall not be considered vacation time,
nor shall it be considered time to candidate for another position.
J.
All additional monies received from the church such as Christmas gifts and additional cash for FICA are cash
salary and should be included in the wages section of the W-2.
Business Expense and Health Reimbursement Plans (MERPS)
A. Continuing Education - the church should cover expenses for the pastor to at least one seminar a year, besides the
Region and General Conferences.
B. Entertainment Account - to cover his expenses for ministry related meals and hospitality.
C. Mileage - provide for mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate, or some other adequate car allowance.
Mileage reimbursement by a mileage log, usually submitted on a monthly basis.
D. Health costs reimbursement. These can be employee funded through a cafeteria plan, or employer funded by
creating reimbursement funds for Co-Pays and deductibles in the health insurance plan. Both plans are nontaxable, if a fully accountable program is used and payment is given only when a receipt is submitted - usually on
a monthly basis
Miscellaneous
A. It is recommended that the church encourage its pastor to take a day off each week.
B. It is recommended that the church send its pastor and treasurer to a church tax seminar.
C. Salary and benefits packages for all paid church staff should be structured so as to take maximum advantage of
the tax laws and to avoid unnecessary tax liability.
D. Churches should include pastoral counseling liability and sexual misconduct liability in their insurance coverage.
An amount larger than the amount included in the basic policy is recommended.
E.
Churches should purchase workers' compensation insurance.
F.
Churches are encouraged to participate in the annual Pastor Appreciation Day.
G. Churches are urged to cover the expenses for the pastor to attend the annual Region ministers’ retreat, pastor and
spouse retreat, Region and General Conferences.
(Not to be considered a part of vacation, continued education, or seminar allowance.)
H. Churches are to encourage their pastor to attend a Region camp and not consider it as vacation.
I. According to the IRS pastors are unique and must be considered employees for income tax purposes and as selfemployed for Social Security / Medicare. Withholding is not required from salary payments, but earnings must
be reported on a W-2, not a 1099 miscellaneous form. No housing allowance or provided housing value should
be included in the wage section of the W-2. Housing is subject only to self-employment tax.
Other Benefits a Church May Wish to Consider
A. Library Allowance - the church may wish to make provision for a Pastoral Library Allowance to cover the
purchase of books and periodicals, which he deems helpful for an effective ministry.
B. Equity Allowance - if a parsonage is provided, the church might consider giving the pastor a monthly equity
allowance to compensate for the equity he would build up if he were to own his own home.
C. Additional Life Insurance. The church can purchase up to $50,000 in term Life without it being taxable to the
pastor.
D. Supplement to the Missionary Church Pension Program. (e.g. 403b T.S.A.) It is recommended that each pastor
begin a 403b tax sheltered annuity or some like tax-sheltered savings program early in their career. Contributions
made on a “deferred compensation” basis are free of income tax and self-employment tax, are portable, simple
and can be started with $50 or $100 per month.”
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PASTORAL REVIEW AND EVALUATION
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY FEBRUARY 15
I.
GENERAL INFORMATION
_______________________________ _________________________________________
PASTOR’S NAME
POSITION (e.g., Senior Pastor, Youth Pastor, etc.)
________________________________ YEARS _____________ MONTHS ___________
CHURCH NAME
LENGTH OF TIME IN POSITION
_________________________________FROM ______________ TO ________________
DATE OF EVALUATION
EVALUATION PERIOD
_________________________________ _______________________________________
PRESENT SALARY
TIME SINCE LAST SALARY INCREASE
II.
PURPOSE OF EVALUATION
The purpose of this form is to serve as a communication tool between the pastor and the church board/elder
board to evaluate the pastor’s performance and to find ways for growth and improvement. Please think in
terms of how the pastor has been doing, not what he is potentially capable of doing.
The Region Office is requesting that each church implement the following evaluation timetable:
The Church Board or Elder Board shall meet between October 15- January 28 each year, in the Pastor’s
absence to review the Pastor’s work, salary, and benefits. After the review the church board shall meet
with the pastor as soon as possible to present a summary of the evaluation. (The annual pastoral review
does not imply the necessity of an annual congregational vote of confidence.)
III.
GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION
IV.
OVERALL RATING KEY
 Duplicate this form for your leaders to complete.
 Compile a master copy with a summary of the average scores and comments, so that the
information may be presented to the pastor. Comments should be initialed.
 Please be objective, fair and realistic in your evaluation. Avoid anonymous comments.
 Look for ways to affirm and encourage your pastor. Remember the Golden Rule.
 Discuss and agree with your pastor a procedure for the annual pastoral review.
 The results of this evaluation are to be first shared with the pastor and then the board.
 Keep this evaluation confidential between the pastor and the board.
 Send the Region Director a copy of the summary of the average scores and comments signed by
both the pastor and vice-chairman. Please return by February 15
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Excellent: performance is outstanding; makes significant contributions; superior performance.
Good: performance exceeds requirements; highly effective.
Satisfactory: performance of duties is constant and effective.
Needs Improvement: performance is sometimes less than satisfactory; a weak area.
Unacceptable: performance is consistently unsatisfactory; marked improvement is necessary.
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Rating:
Ministry Performance
Factor
1.
Sermon Content & Impact
Understandable, Biblical, well-illustrated,
well prepared, practical application, faces
issues squarely, helps me.
2.
Sermon Delivery
Keeps my attention, communicates clearly,
passionate, enthusiastic, from his heart, calls
for response
5 - Excellent
4 - Good
3 - Satisfactory
2 - Needs
Improvement
1 - Unacceptable
Comments
3. Relating to Others
Considerate & tactful, servant heart, loves
people, approachable, hospitable, creates &
maintains healthy relationships
4.
Personal Integrity
Trustworthy, faithful, respectful, appropriate
conduct with opposite sex, regarded as a
growing Christian
5.
Work Habits
Demonstrates initiative, dependable, follows
through, good overall work ethic, motivated
within, puts forth effort
6.
Accessibility
Has regular work hours, returns calls,
responds to messages, available to talk
7.
Demonstrates Leadership
Has vision, communicates vision for future,
has goals, anticipates the next step of
improvement for the church, leads the church
8. Training & Equipping
Helps leaders lead, conducts training,
facilitates discipleship, assists others in
discovering their ministry
9.
Spiritual Vitality & Growth
Shows evidence of meaningful devotional
life, demonstrates fruit of the Spirit, has
character, passion to become like Christ,
wants to know God
10. Creates Ownership of Ministry
Builds the team, motivates others to get
involved, demonstrates recruitment skills,
frequently meets with leaders, has influence
for the purpose of the church
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Rating:
Ministry Performance
Factor
5 - Excellent
4 - Good
3 - Satisfactory
2 - Needs
Improvement
1 - Unacceptable
Comments
11. Organizational Skills
Balances priorities, good use of time, well
organized, meets deadlines, shows high regard
for order, delegates, delegates tactfully
12. Family & Home
Shows love & care for spouse & family, spouse
is supportive of ministry, spiritually leads his
family, parsonage(if applicable) is well
maintained inside and out
13. Relates to the Unchurched
Builds bridges & develops rapport with
unchurched people, has friendships outside the
church, teaches people to reach out
14. Professional Self-improvement
Attends training events regularly, shows
evidence of reading and study, openness to
evaluation, is well informed and up-to-date
15. Response to the Community
Genuine spiritual concern for the community,
leads church to meet needs of community,
organizes efforts to impact church's
neighborhood
16. Adaptable & Flexible
Open to change, responds positively when plans
change, handles emergencies efficiently, handles
multiple projects, has back-up plan
17. Builds Community
Creates harmony, effectively resolves conflict,
creates team-spirit, teaches people to love others
18. Resilience
Stamina, persistence to “keep going” even with
opposition, handles discouragement prayerfully,
able to handle “criticism” with grace.
19. Exercises Faith
Calls church to prayer, encourages people to trust
God, growing faith in God to enable his ministry,
prays for God to meet “big needs.”
20. Connection to Region/ Denomination
Attends & promotes Region and Denominational
conferences & events, encourages relationships
with other Missionary Churches.
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OVERALL RATING AVERAGE:
__________
(Add rating scores for each category then divided by number of categories for overall rating average)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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PLAN OF ACTION FOR GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT:
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PASTOR’S RESPONSE AND COMMENTS:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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We have participated in a review of this evaluation and overall performance….
_________________________________________
PASTOR’S SIGNATURE
______________________________________
CHAIR/ VICE-CHAIRMAN’S SIGNATURE
_________________________________________
DATE
_______________________________________
DATE
MAKE THREE COPIES OF THIS EVALUATION:
[1] Church Board Copy
[2] Pastor’s Copy
[3] Region’s Copy
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY FEBRUARY 15
Michigan Resource Center, Missionary Church - 1091 Creekwood Trail - Burton, Michigan 48509
E-mail: [email protected] – FAX: 810-742-8102
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PASTORAL SALARY WORKSHEET
Due February 15
Minister's Name ____________________________________
Church Name _______________________________________
1. SALARY
20_____
20_____
A. Cash Salary
$_________
$___________
B. Utilities (amount paid by church)
___________ ___________
C. Social Security (above cash salary)
___________ ___________
TOTAL SALARY ..................................................…………...
$__________ $___________
2. HOUSING
A. Fair Rental Value (for parsonages)
$__________ $___________
B. Housing Allowance paid to Pastor
___________ ___________
TOTAL SALARY & HOUSING .............................…………...
$__________ $___________
3. BENEFITS (not considered as salary by IRS)
A. Parsonage Telephone (Region policy is
for churches to pay for the phone in
the parsonage, except for the pastor's
personal long distance calls)
$__________ $___________
B. Hospitalization/Medical
____________ __________
C. Long Term Disability
____________ __________
D. Pension - Denominational
____________ __________
E. Other (e.g. 403b)
____________ __________
____________
TOTAL SALARY, HOUSING & BENEFITS ...........……………
__________
$___________ $___________
4. BUSINESS EXPENSE (not considered salary by IRS)
A. Travel Allowance: flat rate or mileage at ____ cents per mile
$___________ $___________
B. Entertainment Allowance
____________
C. Educational Improvement: professional
growth, books, periodicals, seminars, etc.
____________ ___________
D. Other
____________ ___________
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE………………………
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____________
$___________ $___________
OTHER NOTES and POLICIES
1. Vacation time agreement ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Conferences and Seminars ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Other ______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Other ______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO THE RESOURCE CENTER
BY FEBRUARY 15
Michigan Resource Center, Missionary Church - 1091 Creekwood Trail - Burton, Michigan 48509
E-mail: [email protected] – FAX: 810-742-8102
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THE MICHIGAN REGION OF THE MISSIONRY CHURCH
MONTHLY REPORT FORM
Phone: 810-742-7462 FAX: 810-742-8102
E-Mail: [email protected]
PLEASE SUBMIT BY THE 7TH DAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH
PASTOR:
CHURCH:
CITY:
MONTH:
UPDATES:
Praise Reports:
What is God
doing?
Opportunities:
What opportunities
can be shared with
other churches?
Challenges:
What struggles/
challenges are you
facing?
Prayer Requests:
How can we pray
for you this month?
Is the request
private or public?
STATISTICS:
Average Worship Attendance
Average Sunday School Attendance
Average Small Group Attendance
Conversions
Baptisms
New Members
New Contacts*
Network Follow-up Contacts*
Pastoral Calls*
*Each of these items is intended to reflect purposeful contacts with people
New Contacts = connections made with new people not previously related to you or the church.
Network Follow-up Contacts = ongoing contacts with the unchurched or with believers you are discipling.
Pastoral Calls = intentional ministry contacts (e.g., hospital call, home visits, counseling, etc.)
PLEASE DUPLICATE THIS FORM AS NEEDED
Return a copy to the Resource Center by mail, e-mail or fax and retain one copy for your records
E-mail: [email protected] FAX: 810-742-810
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CHURCH OFFICERS
PLEASE SUBMIT TO THE RESOURCE CENTER BY FEBRUARY 15
CHURCH NAME
PASTOR
BOARD CHAIRMAN
(If Pastor, just fill in pastor)
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
Phone (Work or Cell)
BOARD VICECHAIRMAN
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
TREASURER
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
BOARD SECRETARY
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
YOUTH DIRECTOR
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
MEN’S DIRECTOR
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
WOMEN’S DIRECTOR
Address
City/Zip
Phone (Home)
PLEASE SUBMIT BY FEBRUARY 15
Michigan Resource Center, Missionary Church - 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton, MI 48509
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES
PLEASE SUBMIT TO THE REGION OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 15
TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
CHURCH NAME:
__________________________________
DELEGATES:
1. _______________________________________________
Address:________________________________________
________________________________________
City
Zip
2. _______________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
_________________________________________
City
Zip
3. ________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
__________________________________________
City
Zip
4._________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
___________________________________________
City
Zip
More Delegates can be listed on back of this form.
ALTERNATES:
1. ________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
_________________________________________
City
Zip
2. ________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
_________________________________________
City
Zip
Formula for Lay-Delegate Representation (Regional Bylaws Article 2, A.):
One lay delegate from each full-member church within the Region and its districts for each 50 members or major fraction thereof
(1-75: 1 delegate; 76-125: 2; 126-175: 3; 176-225: 4; etc.). Delegates will be elected by and from the members of each church or
appointed by the church or elder board. Any change of delegate must be certified by a letter from either the Church Board or the
Pastor to the Michigan Regional Resource Center before seating the delegate in the Regional Conference bar. Affiliate Churches
and unorganized Church Multiplication projects may send non-voting delegates to Regional Conference.
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THE MICHIGAN REGION OF THE MISSIONARY CHURCH
LAY WORKER’S LICENSE APPLICATION
Description:
A lay worker’s license is a one-year renewable license granted to members of local Missionary Churches
in the Michigan Region for specific ministries that necessitate formal recognition (e.g., hospital visitation,
prison ministry, etc).
Instructions:
Carefully review the qualifications, rights and duties of a lay worker license found in the Constitution of
the Missionary Church (Article XII, E, 4) before making application. After counseling with your pastor
and receiving an official recommendation from the governing board of your local church, please complete
this form, give one copy to your pastor and send another copy to the Resource Center, along with the
official recommendation of the local board. This application only needs to be completed one time. The
license may be renewed on an annual basis by official request of the local board.
Special Notice:
A lay worker’s license does not grant ministerial privileges (e.g., baptisms, weddings, etc.) and is not
recognized by the Internal Revenue Service for tax purposes (e.g., housing allowance).
NAME: (Last) __________________ (First) ___________ (Spouse’s Name) _____________
STREET ADDRESS: __________________________________________
CITY: ________________________
STATE: _________ ZIP: __________
PHONE: (_____) ______________________
E-MAIL: _______________________________
OCCUPATION: ______________________
EMPLOYER: ___________________________
CHURCH: ___________________________ PASTOR: ______________________________
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
How long have you been a member of a local Missionary Church?
__________________
Have you read the Articles of Faith and Practice for the Missionary Church? __________________
Have you read the Position Papers of the Missionary Church?
__________________
Are you in complete agreement with the Articles of Faith and Practice for the Missionary Church and
its Position Papers? ______ If your answer is no, please explain: ____________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________(use backside if necessary)
Please describe the nature or type of ministry for which this lay worker’s license is requested:
_________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been convicted of criminal charges? _____ If so, please explain: ________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Have you or your spouse been previously married? _____ if so please explain: (use backside)
Do you agree to submit to the authority of the local church and the Michigan Region and will you
voluntarily surrender this license upon request of the local church or the Region? _____________
I, hereby, affirm that the above information is true and request a lay worker’s license from the
Michigan Region of the Missionary Church.
_________________________________________________ ______________________________
(Signature)
(Date)
Due November 30
Return with church recommendation and personal testimony to:
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MINISTRY TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
THE MICHIGAN REGION OF THE MISSIONARY CHURCH
The Michigan Region of the Missionary Church offers a limited number of scholarships for students enrolled in one
of the following programs: The Christian Ministries Institute (CMI), El Camino, and the Pastoral Leadership
Institute (PLI). Carefully note the following guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The student must be a member (or a regular attendee) of a Michigan Region Missionary Church, enrolled in one
of the Region-approved training programs (see above), and receive a letter of recommendation from his/her
pastor.
The student may submit scholarship applications for a maximum of two classes per year. Each class requires
an individual application form.
The maximum scholarship available per class is $100.00.
The completed and signed application, along with a letter of recommendation from the pastor, must be
postmarked at least two weeks before the start of the class for which scholarship funds are being requested.
If a student receives a scholarship, but withdraws from that course for reasons other than extenuating
circumstances (e.g., medical reason, death of a family member, etc.), he/she is ineligible for future scholarships.
The scholarship fund is administered by the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church.
Please complete the following:
Name:
_________________________________________________________
Address:
_________________________________________________________
City:
_________________________________
Zip Code _________
Phone:
(Home) (
Cell (
E-mail:
_________________________________
Church:
_________________________________
)
)
Pastor:_________________________
Training Program: (Check one)
____
____
____
Christian Ministries Institute
El Camino
Pastoral Leadership Institute
Course to be taken:
_____________________________________________
Start date for the course:
_____________________________________________
Total cost for the course:
_____________________________________________
I have read the above guidelines and make application for a scholarship from the Michigan Region of the
Missionary Church.
___________________________________________________ __________________________
Signature
Date
___________________________________________________
Print Name
Send this form to:
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CHURCH FINANCIAL/AUDIT GUIDELINES
Sound financial controls and audit procedures protect the church against fund loss, misappropriation,
and/or error. They also protect the reputations of both the church and those responsible for financial
matters.
SOUND FINANCIAL CONTROLS – A REASONABLE CHECKS & BALANCES SYSTEM
 Financial responsibilities should be divided between 2 or more knowledgeable, trustworthy people,
who have been members in good standing for a number of years and are not experiencing either
personal or business financial crisis.
 Adequate separation of duties should, at a minimum, insure that the person or people keeping the
church financial records, signing checks, and/or reconciling the bank accounts are not the same people
as (or closely related/affiliated to/with) those who count the offerings and make the deposits, or (of
course) those who conduct the financial audits.
 Responsibility for counting the offerings and making deposits should always be handled by at least
two unrelated individuals and preferably by rotating teams of 3 or more individuals.
 The collection/deposit system should include: safeguard of funds between collection, counting, and
deposit (deposit on the same day as collection is preferred); a protected area for counting; a form (in
duplicate or triplicate) to record and report collections sent (along with deposit slip copy) to
responsible party/parties other than those counting/making the deposits.
 Periodic (quarterly is preferred) statements should be sent to donors detailing dates and amounts
received, with discrepancies, if any, resolved immediately.
 Regardless of size, every church ought to have an annual budget, which is approved by the board,
congregation, or both.
 Church accounting records should be orderly, legible, and maintained in a standard format with
accounts updated regularly. Data should be easily and logically transferable into monthly and year to
date financial statement format (a standard computer accounting software package is preferable).
 Timely financial reports should be prepared monthly and be available for review by the board and/or
others responsible. Detail should be sufficient to quickly assess whether expenditures are appropriate;
to determine whether receipts are covering expenditures; and to track both cash and investment
balances and any church indebtedness.
 Standard procedures should be in place and followed to document and approve all expenditures.
 Petty cash should be kept to a minimum (under the control of one individual) and expenditures from
petty cash well documented (maintenance of a ledger recommended).
 Reimbursements should require completion of an expense reimbursement form with appropriate
documentation attached, and payment should be made by church check (never taken out of cash
receipts).
 If internal expertise is not available, an outside payroll service should be used.
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INTERNAL AUDIT PROCEDURES
 Review compliance with financial control procedures, including timeliness.
 Verify cash balances on the year end financial statements are the same as in the accounting records and
reconcile with the year end bank statements.
 Reconcile year end accounting records and financial statements with those for the previous year end.
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Verify that the total of receipts per accounting records, financial statements, bank statements,
and donor records are the same (or are easily reconcilable, with any adjustments being well
documented and sensible).
Reconcile year-end cash to cash at the previous year end (i.e. Do cash balances for the latest
year end equal cash balances for last year end plus receipts for this year less expenditures for
this year?). Note: any adjustments (i.e. for inter-fund transfers, etc.) should be well
documented, verifiable, and meet the test of reasonableness.
Reconcile contractual indebtedness balances.
 Select December and 1 or 2 other months (at random), and a sample (12-25) of checks from the
remaining months (include the largest amounts and a random sample of other checks), reviewing all
accounting entries and back up documentation to test:
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Accuracy (i.e. compare payees and amounts on cancelled checks with payees and amounts
shown in the accounting records, and verify appropriateness of expense category in the
accounting records and on the financial statements);
Reasonableness (vendor/payee, and expenditure type and amount seem appropriate);
Proper approval;
To determine whether bills (i.e. utilities, vendors, lease, bank/financial institution
indebtedness) are being paid on time and recorded in the proper month on financials (i.e.
make sure checks clear within a reasonable time period and aren’t being held for payment
later than check date);
To make sure bills are not being held over to future months for recording to make the books
appear in balance (particularly at year end) when, in reality, the church is building unrecorded
payables.
 Review a sample (12-25) of year-end donor records (include the ½ dozen or so largest records and a
random sample of others), reviewing all accounting entries and backup documentation to test for
accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with donor wishes.
 Review payroll records for:
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Accuracy, reasonableness, and proper approval.
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Timely, appropriate reporting and payment of withholding taxes.
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 Review such other project accounting or miscellaneous transactions as may seem appropriate (i.e.,
building construction, special projects, larger miscellaneous expense categories, etc.) for accuracy,
reasonableness, and proper approval.
 Review to determine appropriate, approved insurances are paid and in force.
SUMMARY COMMENT
Every church is different. One size does not fit all. As a result, some modification or adaptation of the above
guidelines may be required to help them fit. However, in all cases:
 The rule should be that appropriate checks & balances are developed and maintained.
 Local financial control and audit procedures should be documented in writing, sufficiently detailing
each step in the process (i.e. where money should be counted; where money should be kept between
counting and depositing it at the bank; the form, including detail required, to be completed by the
counters; etc.)
 Written procedures should be reviewed by the church board, at least annually, to insure both
compliance and continued appropriateness.
1091 Creekwood Trail
Burton, Michigan, 48509
Phone: (810) 742-7462 Fax: (810)742-8102
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MICHIGAN REGION HANDBOOK ON PERSONNEL, POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Approved by the Regional Oversight Council (December 2011)
SECTION 1
PERSONNEL
MINISTRY EXECUTIVES
The selections, duties and working relationships of the Regional Director and the Regional Ministries
Coordinator are found in the Michigan Region Bylaws (Articles 3 and 4).
MINISTRY STAFF
Staff and contracted worker job descriptions and compensation package details are prepared by the
Regional Ministries Coordinator in consultation with the Regional Director and subject to the approval of
the Regional Oversight Council. See Michigan Region Employee Handbook for information on full-time
and part-time staff and contracted workers in the Michigan Region.
COORDINATORS
CHURCH MULTIPLICATION COORDINATOR
1.
SELECTION
The Regional Church Multiplication Coordinator will be nominated by the Regional Director in
consultation with the Ministry Multiplication Team and appointed by the Regional Oversight
Council, which will decide the term of service, salary, and benefits.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Church Multiplication Coordinator will facilitate church multiplication in the
Michigan Region.
b.
He will target new areas for church multiplication within the Region.
c.
He will communicate the vision and the needs of church multiplication in churches.
d.
He will challenge and recruit gifted, qualified men to serve as church planters.
e.
He will secure training, coaching, and supervision for church planters.
f.
He will raise funds for new church multiplication projects through local churches and
interested parties.
g.
He may be assigned other duties by the Regional Director.
3.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
a.
The Church Multiplication Coordinator will be accountable to the Regional Director, and
will consult with him regularly.
b.
He will chair the Church Multiplication Team.
c.
He will serve as a member of the Ministry Multiplication Team.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
1.
SELECTION
The Regional Youth Ministries Coordinator will be nominated by the Regional Director in
consultation with the Regional Ministries Coordinator and appointed by the Regional Oversight
Council, which will decide the term of service and compensation.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Youth Ministries Coordinator will facilitate youth ministries in the Region.
b.
He will give oversight to the work of the Youth Ministry Team and its various ministries.
c.
He will serve as a resource person for local churches to assist with their youth ministry
needs in the areas of promotion, training, curriculum, networking, and leadership
development.
3.
a.
The Youth Ministries Coordinator will be accountable to the Regional Ministries
Coordinator and will consult with him regularly.
b.
He will chair the Regional Youth Ministry Team.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
1.
SELECTION
The Regional Family and Children Ministries Coordinator will be nominated by the Regional
Director in consultation with the Regional Ministries Coordinator and appointed by the Regional
Oversight Council, which will decide the term of service and compensation.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Family and Children Ministries Coordinator will facilitate family and children’s
ministries in the Region.
b.
The Coordinator will give oversight to the work of the Family and Children Team and its
various ministries.
c.
The Coordinator will serve as a resource person for local churches to assist with their
family and children ministry needs in the areas of promotion, training, curriculum,
networking, and leadership development.
3.
a.
The Family and Children Ministries Coordinator will be accountable to the Regional
Ministries Coordinator and will consult with him regularly.
b.
The Coordinator will chair the Family and Children Team.
SECTION 2
REGIONAL BOARDS, MINISTRY TEAMS, AND COMMITTEES
A quorum for all boards and committees will be a majority of its members.
BROWN CITY CAMP BOARD
1.
COMPOSITION
The Brown City Camp Board will consist of ten members (at least five laymen) elected by the
Regional Conference for staggered terms of three years each. The Brown City Camp Director
and Children’s, Youth and Young Adult Directors will be advisory members. Newly elected
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2.
members will begin their term on September 1, each year. New members will serve as advisory
members between Regional Conference and Sept. 1. The Regional Director or his representative
is an ex-officio member of this board.
DUTIES
a.
The Brown City Camp Board will organize itself.
b.
It will coordinate Family Camp, which will be held over the first and second Sundays of
August, and arrange the service schedule, programs, speakers, workers and volunteers
needed for Family Camp.
c.
It will raise and disburse funds necessary for the ministry of the camp.
d.
It will maintain all camp property.
e.
It will approve all plans for private dwellings, camp buildings and sewer systems.
f.
It will approve and exercise oversight for the use of the campgrounds and all meetings.
g.
It will oversee camp lot agreements and the renting or loaning of any camp equipment.
h.
It will develop and implement a camping ministry philosophy, subject to the approval of
the Regional Oversight Council and the Regional Conference.
i.
It will be accountable to the Regional Oversight Council and present an annual report to
the Regional Conference.
MANCELONA CAMP BOARD
1.
COMPOSITION
The Mancelona Camp Board will consist of six to eight other elected members for staggered
terms of three years. The treasurer will be appointed by the Mancelona Camp Board. In addition,
the Camp’s Children’s Director, Youth Director, and Caretaker will be advisory members and
will submit reports to the Board. Newly elected members will serve as advisory members of the
Board until their September meeting, at which time they will replace the members whose terms
have expired and become full voting members. The Regional Director or his representative is an
ex-officio member of this board.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Mancelona Camp Board will organize itself.
b.
It will coordinate Family Camp, which will begin the third or fourth Sunday of July and
continue through the following Saturday, and arrange the service schedule, programs,
speakers, workers and volunteers needed for Family Camp.
c.
It will raise and disburse funds necessary for the ministry of the camp.
d.
It will maintain all camp property.
e.
It will approve all plans for private dwellings, camp buildings and sewer systems.
f.
It will approve and exercise oversight for the use of the campgrounds and all meetings.
g.
It will oversee camp lot agreements and the renting or loaning of any camp equipment.
h.
It will develop and implement a camping ministry philosophy, subject to the approval of
the Regional Oversight Council and the Regional Conference.
i.
It will be accountable to the Regional Oversight Council and present an annual report to
the Regional Conference.
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CHURCH MULTIPLICATION TEAM (CMT)
1.
COMPOSITION
The Church Multiplication Team will consist of the Regional Church Multiplication Coordinator
and four to eight individuals actively involved in Regional and/or local church multiplication.
The Regional Oversight Council, in consultation with the Church Multiplication Coordinator, will
annually approve the composition of the Church Multiplication Team. Where practical, at least
one member will be a layman, and one will have actual church planting experience. The Regional
Church Multiplication Coordinator will serve as chair. The Regional Director or his
representative is an ex-officio member of this team.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Church Multiplication Team will organize itself.
b.
It will raise and administer funds for church multiplication in the Region.
c.
It will promote the Biblical concept of church multiplication in the Region.
d.
It will serve under the direction of the Ministry Multiplication Team to recruit
experienced, successful, Spirit-led pastors for planting churches and developing a church
multiplication movement in the Region.
e.
It will sponsor seminars and training for church multiplication personnel.
f.
It will provide supervision for church multiplication projects in matters of church planter
assessments, mission statements, demographic studies, core recruitment, finances, etc.
g.
It will be accountable to the Ministry Multiplication Team and provide regular reports to
the Regional Oversight Council and the Ministry Multiplication Team and an annual
report to the Regional Conference.
STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL CHURCH TEAM (SLC)
1.
COMPOSITION
The Strengthening the Local Church Team will consist of four to eight individuals actively
involved in Regional and/or local church health. The Regional Oversight Council, in consultation
with the Regional Director, will annually approve the composition of the Strengthening the Local
Church Team. Where practical, at least one member will be a layman. The Regional Director or
his representative is an ex-officio member of this team. The Regional Ministries Coordinator will
be an advisory member of the team.
2.
DUTIES
a. The Strengthening the Local Church Team will organize itself.
b. It will provide resources and training to strengthen local churches in the Region.
c. It will supervise the coaching of pastors and churches by developing and deploying individual
coaches for local church assignments.
d. It will initiate, appoint leaders, and monitor the Pastor Clusters to encourage, equip, and
empower our pastors and associates.
e. It will promote and sponsor seminars and leadership development for its leaders, and training
events for churches and their people.
f. It will monitor the health of local churches, and work alongside redevelopment projects.
g. It will oversee the finances of the Strengthening the Local Church Team budget.
h. It will be accountable to the Ministry Multiplication Team and provide regular reports to the
Regional Oversight Council and the Ministry Multiplication Team and an annual report to the
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HEALING, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RECONCILIATION TEAM (HEART)
1.
COMPOSITION
The Healing, Encouragement and Reconciliation Team will consist of four to eight Regional
ministers and/or laymen. The Regional Oversight Council, in consultation with the Regional
Director and Regional Ministries Coordinator, will approve the composition of the team.
Members will serve for two years and may be asked to serve consecutive terms at the discretion
of the Regional Director. The Regional Director or his representative is an ex-officio member of
this team. The Regional Ministries Coordinator will be an advisory member of the team.
2.
DUTIES
a. The Healing, Encouragement and Reconciliation Team (HEART) will organize itself. The
Regional Director or, at his discretion, the Regional Ministries Coordinator will give
supervision to the ministry of HEART.
b. It will provide pastoral care for Regional ministers and/or their families in difficult situations.
c. It will assist pastors and/or churches in resolving pastor-parish conflicts.
d. It will address potentially divisive issues within the local church.
e. It will seek to give wise direction, facilitate open, respectful discussion and bring resolution
and healing to the church and/or its pastor.
f. It will handle all matters in confidence.
g. It will work in consultation with the Regional Director and the Regional Oversight Council
and will have the authority of the ROC, when necessary, to implement binding decisions on
the congregation, church leadership and/or the pastor.
h. It will follow the steps outlined in the Constitution of the Missionary Church for Due Process.
i. It will be accountable to the Regional Oversight Council and provide regular reports to the
Regional Oversight Council and the Ministry Multiplication Team and an annual report to the
j. These responsibilities will be transferred to districts when fully organized.
YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM (YMT)
1.
COMPOSITION
The Youth Ministry Team will consist of the Regional Youth Ministries Coordinator, Regional
Ministries Coordinator, and four to eight individuals actively involved in Regional and/or local
church youth ministries. The Regional Oversight Council, in consultation with the Youth
Ministries Coordinator, will annually approve the composition of the Youth Ministry Team. The
Youth Ministries Coordinator will serve as chair. The Regional Director or his representative is
an ex-officio member of this team.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Youth Ministry Team will organize itself.
b.
It will plan, implement, promote and oversee various youth ministries in the Region.
c.
It will serve as a resource for training and promotion of youth ministries in local
churches.
d.
It will assist the Brown City Camp and Mancelona Camp Boards as needed with the
Regional youth camp ministries.
e.
It will be accountable to the Regional Oversight Council, provide regular reports to the
Regional Oversight Council and the Ministry Multiplication Team, and submit an annual
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FAMILY AND CHILDREN MINISTRY TEAM (FACT)
1.
COMPOSITION
The Family and Children Ministry Team will consist of the Regional Family and Children
Ministries Coordinator, Regional Ministries Coordinator, and four to eight individuals actively
involved in Regional and/or local church children’s ministries. The children’s camp directors
will be members of the team by virtue of their positions. The Regional Oversight Council, in
consultation with the Family and Children Ministries Coordinator, will annually approve the
composition of the Family and Children Ministry Team.
The Regional Director or his
representative is an ex-officio member of this team.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Family and Children Ministry Team will organize itself.
b.
It will plan, implement, promote and oversee various family and children ministries in the
Region.
c.
It will serve as a resource for training, networking, consultation and promotion of family
and children ministries in local churches.
d.
It will assist the Brown City Camp and Mancelona Camp Boards and their children’s
camp directors as needed with the children’s camp ministries of the Region.
e.
It will be accountable to the Regional Oversight Council, provide regular reports to the
Regional Oversight Council and the Ministry Multiplication Team, and submit an annual
BUILDING COMMITTEE
1.
COMPOSITION
A Regional Building Committee of four persons will be appointed annually by the Regional
Oversight Council, for protection and assistance of Regional churches with building programs.
The Regional Director or his representative is an ex-officio member of this committee.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Regional Building Committee will organize itself.
b.
It will be available to meet with church boards for discussion and planning of building
projects, as pertains to site, location, architecture, and cost.
c.
It will make periodic inspections of building sites at the direction of the Regional
Director or the Regional Oversight Council.
d.
It may invite one or more qualified persons to act in an advisory capacity.
e.
It will carry out any other duties assigned by the Regional Director or Regional Oversight
Council and submit periodic reports to the Regional Oversight Council and an annual
3.
POLICY
a.
Before a church buys real estate, builds, or remodels at a cost greater than 10% of their
average annual income for the preceding three years (except bequests), it will notify the
Regional Director and the Regional Oversight Council of its intentions.
b.
The Regional Director or Regional Oversight Council may request the Regional Building
Committee to meet with the board of the applicant church for discussion and planning.
c.
The Regional Director or Regional Oversight Council may request the Regional Building
Committee to make periodic inspections of the building site.
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PASTORAL BENEFITS COMMITTEE
1.
COMPOSITION
The Pastoral Benefits Committee will consist of the Regional Ministries Coordinator and six
members appointed by the Regional Oversight Council for staggered terms of three years,
maintaining a balance of three ministers and three laymen. The Regional Director or his
representative is an ex-officio member of this committee.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Pastoral Benefits Committee will organize itself.
b.
It will prepare an annual revision of guidelines for Regional churches in establishing
salary and benefits for pastors.
c.
It will report to Regional Conference, with recommendation for adoption of the guideline
standards for the Region.
ORDINATION AND LICENSING COMMITTEE
1.
COMPOSITION
The Ordination and Licensing Committee will consist of the Regional Ministries Coordinator and
three ordained ministers appointed by the Regional Oversight Council for staggered terms of
three years. The Regional Director or his representative is an ex-officio member of this
committee.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Ordination and Licensing Committee will organize itself.
b.
It will interview candidates for licensing or ordination.
c.
It will submit recommendations to the Regional Oversight Council.
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
1.
COMPOSITION
The Bylaws Committee will consist of the Regional Ministries Coordinator and three members
appointed by the Regional Oversight Council for staggered terms of three years. The Regional
Director or his representative is an ex-officio member of this committee.
2.
DUTIES
a.
The Bylaws Committee will organize itself.
b.
It will review the Regional Bylaws.
c.
It will submit recommendations to the Regional Oversight Council.
SECTION 3
FINANCES
REGIONAL RECEIPTS PROCEDURE
1.
All funds from churches, camp meetings, conferences, retreats, seminars, etc. that relate to the
ministries of the Michigan Region, including ministry shares, will be sent to the Michigan
Region of the Missionary Church, 1091 Creekwood Trail, Burton, MI 48509.

Current Ministry Shares for the local church, as established by the Michigan Conference, are
calculated at a rate of 4% of the annual average total receipts, less bequests, for the previous three
years of record. There is a 20% cap to the limit that ministry shares may increase for a local
church in any given year.
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2.
3.
4.
The Bookkeeper at the Resource Center will supply remittance slips to local churches and issue
appropriate receipts and/or charitable donation slips for funds received.
The Regional Treasurer and/or Regional Bookkeeper will submit financial reports to the
appropriate Board, Ministry Team or Committee. Such reports are to be submitted quarterly or
upon request by such entity.
All churches in the Region are to submit to the Resource Center their ministry shares in a timely
manner, either as monthly or quarterly payments. If a church encounters difficulty in fulfilling its
ministry share commitment, that church is to promptly notify the Regional Oversight Council of
its financial situation so that alternative arrangements can be made.
REGIONAL EXPENSE PAYMENT PROCEDURE
1.
The Regional Treasurer will oversee all operational expenses and distribution of funds stated in
the Regional Budget or authorized by the Regional Oversight Council. Such expenses will be
paid by the Regional Bookkeeper under blanket order.
2.
Requests from a secretary or chair of a Board, Ministry Team or Committee for payment of
expenses will be paid by the Regional Bookkeeper under blanket order. Any requests for
payments exceeding budget allotment must be authorized by the Regional Oversight Council.
3.
Payments of REGULAR periodic disbursements such as Church Multiplication subsidies, interest
payments, etc., will be authorized by the respective secretary or board chair for payment by the
Regional Bookkeeper under blanket order.
4.
Payments of NON-REGULAR disbursements will be authorized by the respective secretary or
board chair of the Board, Ministry Team or Committee before payment by the Regional
Bookkeeper.
LOCAL CHURCH AUDIT GUIDELINES
1.
ANNUAL AUDIT
The Church Board will arrange for an annual audit/review of the church’s financial records.
Auditor/s will be elected by the Local Church Conference or appointed by the Church Board to
audit all treasury books and/or financial records at least annually and when the treasury changes
hands. It will be the responsibility of each Church Secretary to forward a copy of Local
Conference requests and recommendations to the Resource Center at least thirty days prior to
2.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AUDITOR(S):
a.
The auditor(s) should possess knowledge of accepted principles of bookkeeping
b.
They should have experience in handling financial matters.
c.
They must be persons other than the treasurer, financial secretary, persons presently
controlling church financial records or immediate relatives to such persons. If no one is
available from the congregation, an outside auditing service should be secured at
reasonable cost.
3.
PROCEDURES: Auditors should take the following steps at year-end and at times when a
change of treasurers is made for any treasury in the local church:
a.
Reconcile last bank statement with checkbook balance.
b.
Reconcile cash on hand plus the check book balance with the amount of cash shown on
the books.
c.
Check in detail that receipts are properly allocated. The church treasurer's books may be
spot checked or checked in detail for one month only.
d.
Check that disbursements are properly authorized and distributed to proper accounts.
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e.
f.
g.
Check treasurer's annual report for accuracy, opening and closing balances. The opening
balance must be identical to the closing balance of the previous year.
Look for any possible weaknesses in accounting practices and suggest change or
improvement.
Auditors should follow all above procedures before Annual Local Conference and report
their findings to the Local Conference.
SECTION 4
PASTORAL RELATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
SELECTION
The pastor will be chosen by the vote of the duly convened Local Conference for the specific
purpose of voting for a pastor. The pastor will be chosen from eligible ministers in the
Missionary Church or those approved by the Regional Oversight Council. A 60 percent majority
of members votes cast will be required for selection. Proxy and absentee votes are not allowed.
TERM
The term of service will be an indefinite period. A pastor will serve his pastorate until:
a.
He resigns.
b.
He fails to receive a favorable vote of confidence.
c.
He is removed by action of the Regional Oversight Council.
ANNUAL REVIEW
a.
The Church Board or Elder Board will meet between October 15 - January 28 each year,
in the Pastor's absence, to review the Pastor's work, salary, and benefits. After the review,
the Church Board will meet with the pastor as soon as possible to present a summary of
the evaluation. (The annual pastoral review does not imply the necessity of an annual
congregational vote of confidence.)
b.
Following the review (including consultation with the pastor), if a majority of the Church
Board (as determined by a ballot vote) favors a vote of confidence by the membership,
the vote will be taken in a properly announced meeting of the Local Conference. This
membership vote will take place before the second Sunday of February. The Regional
Ministries Coordinator will be informed in advance of the date of the vote of confidence.
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
a.
A vote of confidence may be called for by the Church Board or the Pastor. This vote
must be held after January first and before the second Sunday of February. Two weeks'
notice by public announcement will be given before the vote. A sample ballot will be
provided by the Regional Ministries Coordinator.
b.
The Regional Director and/or the Regional Ministries Coordinator, after counsel with the
Pastor and Church Board, may call for a vote of confidence at any time of the year,
subject to the approval of the Regional Oversight Council.
c.
Following a vote for Pastor, the Regional Ministries Coordinator will be informed of the
result of the vote as soon as possible, then within 24 hours the Church will send an actual
written tally of the votes to the Regional Ministries Coordinator.
d.
If the Pastor receives less than 60% of the votes cast by the membership, a pastoral
change will be made.
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e.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
In case of pastoral change, when the Pastor is unable to take his vacation before moving,
upon agreement between the Pastor and the Church Board, the accrued vacation of that
immediate year in value will be paid besides his regular salary.
PASTOR'S PREFERENCE
a.
Pastors wanting to change will notify their Church Board by February 15.
b.
All ministers, through their annual report, will indicate their ministry intentions for the
coming year to the Regional Ministries Coordinator by February 15.
AVAILABILITY LIST
a.
After February 15, the Regional Ministries Coordinator will compile a list of churches
seeking a pastor, and of ministers available from the Regional Ministers' Roster,
interested ministers from other Regions and/or districts, and ministers outside the
Missionary Church, who have been approved by the Regional Oversight Council.
b.
Immediately after February 15, the Regional Ministries Coordinator will submit the
names of available ministers to the Church Boards or Search Committees of those
churches needing pastors, and the list of available churches will be made public.
c.
Should the Church Board feel that none of the "available" ministers would be suitable for
their church, the Regional Ministries Coordinator may submit the names of ministers in
the Missionary Church, who may be approachable.
d.
Churches are to give serious consideration to the ministers of the Michigan Region before
seeking pastors outside the Region or the Missionary Church.
REGIONAL MINISTRIES COORDINATOR'S DUTIES
a.
The Regional Ministries Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the Regional
Oversight Council, the Pastor and the Church Board or congregation.
b.
He will have the prerogative to advise the Church Board regarding the vote of confidence
or pastoral candidates.
c.
He will notify the leadership of another Region or District, if a pastor from that other
Region or District is being considered for a church in the Michigan Region.
d.
He must give approval to the Church Board or Search Committee, if they desire to
consider a minister who is not on the availability list. Such a minister will be required to
follow the credential process of the Missionary Church should they receive a call to one
of the churches in the Region.
e.
He will provide ballots for a vote of confidence or a candidate vote.
f.
He will work with the Regional Oversight Council and the church when a vacancy arises
and, if needed, assist in helping the church secure the services of an interim pastor.
PASTORAL MOVES
Pastoral moves will normally be made after the public schools close for summer vacation, as near
as possible to June 30th. Exceptions may be negotiated by the Church Board between incoming
and outgoing pastors with the knowledge of the Regional Ministries Coordinator.
PASTORAL COMPENSTION
a.
Local churches are to strive to provide a complete compensation package in accordance
with the Regional Guidelines for Pastoral Benefits.
b.
Pastors will annually report their salary and benefits to the Region and the Denomination.
Where churches are not following the guidelines recommended by the Region, the
Regional Oversight Council is authorized to evaluate the situation and to encourage,
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10.
admonish or request the church to move toward the guidelines in steps as they are able.
c.
When a pastor leaves a church, but is without a church assignment and full-time income
from a secular job, the Regional Oversight Council may at its discretion authorize that
pastor to received $200.00 per week for up to eight weeks after moving from the church.
d.
A monetary gift, as authorized by the Regional Oversight Council, will be presented to
each candidate for ordination.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
When a Pastor moves from service in one Missionary Church to another, his membership and the
valid membership(s) of his family who move with him will be transferred automatically.
SECTION 5
PROCEDURES
LOCAL CHURCH PROCEDURES
1.
Local churches will adhere to the Constitution of the Missionary Church and the Regional Bylaws
in all matters related to faith, practice, organization, finances, and church polity.
2.
The Regional Oversight Council will approve new churches for membership in the Missionary
Church and shall certify such to the denominational office. This responsibility will be transferred to
districts when fully organized. A certificate of membership in the denomination will be issued by
the proper denominational officers.
3.
The fiscal year for local churches will be January 1 through December 31.
4.
Local churches will cooperate with the Regional Oversight Council and the Region in
maintaining a file of copies of current Incorporation papers, property deeds, and loan documents.
5.
Any church that chooses not to use the word "Missionary" in its name must openly identify itself
as "a ministry of the Missionary Church" or some similar phrase, in its literature and media.
6.
Local Conference meetings will be held at least annually, and will consist of eligible members
sixteen years or older.
a.
Notice of the meeting will be given at least two weeks in advance.
b.
A quorum will be those members present in a meeting duly called for the transacting of
the business at hand.
c.
The annual local conference will include the reports of the pastor, the treasurer and
various boards, committees and ministries of the church as determined by the Church
Board.
7.
The treasurer is to provide the Church Board with regular financial reports and should make
monthly or quarterly ministry share payments to the Region and, if appropriate, the District.
8.
Any appeals made throughout the Region by a local church or a member of that church for
ministry support and/or funding, if not already approved by the Regional Conference, must be
approved by the Regional Oversight Council.
9.
When members move from one Missionary Church to another, their membership may be
transferred if the parties concerned agree. After a written transfer has been sent to the Pastor in
charge, the names of transferring members will be placed on the membership list of the receiving
church.
10.
The use of church facilities will be under the supervision of the Church Board, which will
establish usage guidelines and approve meetings and activities in advance.
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11.
12.
Each Church will submit all required Denominational, Regional, and District reports according to
published guidelines of the Missionary Church.
Each Church will welcome the Regional Director or his representative to greet and/or preach
annually to the congregation
BROWN CITY AND MANCELONA CAMP BOARDS PROCEDURE
1.
The Brown City Family Camp shall be held over the first and second Sundays of August and the
Mancelona Family Camp shall begin the third or fourth Sunday of July and continue through the
following Saturday.
2.
Each Camp Board shall appoint a platform chair for their respective family camps.
3.
The service schedule, programming and various ministries shall be arranged by the respective
Camp Board in consultation with the Regional Resource Center.
4.
Membership and Duties for each Camp Board are found in Section 3 of this handbook.
5.
Additional guidelines for the Boards shall be:
a.
Raise and disburse funds necessary for the ministry of the camp.
b.
Maintain all camp property.
c.
Secure the services of evangelists, workers, caretakers, and other necessary help.
d.
Approve all plans for private and camp buildings and sewer systems.
e.
Approve the use of grounds for all services, rental groups, and other activities.
f.
Exercise oversight or conduct all meetings on the grounds.
g.
Oversee the lot agreements, renting, or loaning of any camp equipment.
h.
Administer regulations outlined in camp lot agreements.
i.
Develop philosophy, goals and policy for camp ministries and submit them to Regional
Oversight Council for ratification.
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2014 – 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2014
July 20-26
Mancelona Family Camp
July 31 – August 10
Brown City Family Camp
September 5-6
On Mission Basic Training – Elkton
October 13-15
Ministers’ Retreat – AuSable, Mancelona
December 28 - 30
3DYC (Youth Conference) – Fort Wayne, IN
2015
March 13-14
Pastors and Spouses’ Retreat
May 5
ReGen ’14 (Annual Regional Conference)
June 15-19
Brown City Camp Adult Work Fellowship
June 22-26
Happy Time Children’s Camp, Brown City
July 19-25
Mancelona Family Camp
July 30 – August 9
Brown City Family Camp

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