Finance and Stewardship Development
Responsibilities assigned to the committee include developing the operating budget for the synod, making recommendations concerning synod per capita, and propose budget adjustments to synod during the year. The committee shall provide reports to the synod regarding its status. The annual budget of the synod for the following year will be presented for adoption at the annual meeting in October.
The Committee will recommend to the Synod the use of restricted and unrestricted funds, and review proposals from within the synod and/or presbyteries for specific projects which may fulfill the regional ministry objectives of the synod.
The Committee will also:
- Coordinate stewardship development activities through the synod; to plan and carry out appropriate training events in funds development and stewardship education as needed;
- Advise the synod about mission and funds development on the mission priorities of the presbyteries for which funding is needed;
- Assist and be a resource for presbyteries in their efforts to raise funds for their mission priorities;
- Articulate and interpret the mission of the Synod of the Southwest to its constituents including congregations, middle governing bodies, and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Finance & Stewardship Development Committee
The Rev. Doug Baer (GC), Moderator
Elder Ray Brodland (GC)
Elder Rickisue Daly (SF)
Elder Marilyn Dill (SB)
Elder Pat Egbert (deC)
Elder Steve Loman (SB)
Elder Dora Martinez (SF
Elder Fred Whitley (deC)
Elder Mary Lynn Walters, Treasurer
