MINISTERING BEYOND THE FOUR WALL OF THE CHURCH

04/22/2304/22/23NON-PROFIT BASICS by Jerry NON-PROFIT BASICS by Jerry

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MINISTERING BEYOND MINISTERING BEYOND THE FOUR WALL THE FOUR WALL OF THE CHURCHOF THE CHURCH

Palcon 2004Palcon 2004Southern Nazarene UniversitySouthern Nazarene University


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AgendaAgenda Introductory ItemsIntroductory Items The Theology of CompassionThe Theology of Compassion How Do I Analyze the Need?How Do I Analyze the Need?

– A Simple Survey Asking the Right QuestionsA Simple Survey Asking the Right Questions How Do I Minimize Pitfalls?How Do I Minimize Pitfalls?

– Four Steps To Help You Get StartedFour Steps To Help You Get Started When Do I Begin Programming?When Do I Begin Programming? How Do I Balance Financial Sources?How Do I Balance Financial Sources? SummarizeSummarize


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FACILITATOR, JERRY APPLEBYPresently Executive Director – Reaching Our City, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK.

15 Years OverseasStarted Churches in Nine languages groups

Planted 16 churches.

Started two Compassionate Ministry Centers (Christian Community Development Non-profit Organizations)


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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Why are you here? Why are you here? To discuss ministry to the poor.To discuss ministry to the poor.To look at options for funding ministry where To look at options for funding ministry where

members’ tithe is not sufficientmembers’ tithe is not sufficientManual Statement on funding churches:Manual Statement on funding churches:

• Paragraph 38, 38.1, 38.2Paragraph 38, 38.1, 38.2• Paragraph 157, 158Paragraph 157, 158


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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

What is a GSC?What is a GSC?– A local church that is actively involved in ministry to the A local church that is actively involved in ministry to the

Poor.Poor.– All contributions, grants, and funding is under the All contributions, grants, and funding is under the

budget of the local church.budget of the local church. What is a CMC?What is a CMC?

– A State Corporation separate from the local church.A State Corporation separate from the local church.– A Federally approved 501 (c) (3) non profit agency.A Federally approved 501 (c) (3) non profit agency.


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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION Check list for forming a CMC.Check list for forming a CMC.

We want involve We want involve other Churchesother Churches (Nazarene and other (Nazarene and other denominations).denominations).

We need We need more financemore finance than our own local church can than our own local church can generate.generate.

The The StaffStaff of the local church is not able to deal with the of the local church is not able to deal with the financial and regulatory organizational structure required financial and regulatory organizational structure required by funding agencies.by funding agencies.

TheThe liability liability introduced by the programming is far introduced by the programming is far beyond the scope normally encountered by the local beyond the scope normally encountered by the local congregation.congregation.


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The Theology of CompassionThe Theology of Compassion

The Compassion of GodThe Compassion of God– The Father and Compassion…The Father and Compassion…

THE SOURCETHE SOURCE– The Son and Compassion…The Son and Compassion…

THE EXAMPLETHE EXAMPLE– The Holy Spirit and Compassion…The Holy Spirit and Compassion…

THE EMPOWERMENTTHE EMPOWERMENT The Compassion of the ChurchThe Compassion of the Church

THE POWER AND EXAMPLE MERGEDTHE POWER AND EXAMPLE MERGED


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HOW DO I ANALYZE THE NEED?HOW DO I ANALYZE THE NEED?

Research the needs.Research the needs.– 2000 Census Material2000 Census Material– Other city or county studies.Other city or county studies.– Interview other agencies serving the Interview other agencies serving the

community.community.– DO YOUR OWN RESEARCHDO YOUR OWN RESEARCH


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Go door to door in the targeted community Go door to door in the targeted community and ask:and ask:– (1)(1) What is the What is the greatest needgreatest need of the of the

community?community?– (2)(2) What What classesclasses could be taught to meet could be taught to meet

the the specific needsspecific needs of your family? of your family?– (3)(3) What What prayer requestprayer request would you have would you have

for the community or your family?for the community or your family?


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Have qualified people assess the survey and Have qualified people assess the survey and group the needs into well-defined program group the needs into well-defined program categories.categories.i)i) Use the answers to all the questions as Use the answers to all the questions as equal answers. equal answers. ii)ii) Develop a comprehensive list of needs Develop a comprehensive list of needs according to the number of times a specific according to the number of times a specific need is mentioned in the survey. need is mentioned in the survey.


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AgendaAgenda

Introductory ItemsIntroductory Items How Do I Analyze the Need?How Do I Analyze the Need?




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How Do I Minimize Pitfalls?How Do I Minimize Pitfalls?

STEP ONE: Write Down Your DreamSTEP ONE: Write Down Your Dream– Determine the type of CMC you wish to be.Determine the type of CMC you wish to be.

Task OrientedTask Oriented Community OrientedCommunity Oriented

– Outline Everything You Can Dream DoingOutline Everything You Can Dream Doing– Develop an informal presentationDevelop an informal presentation


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RulesRules

No idea is a bad ideaNo idea is a bad idea Be creativeBe creative Take risks Take risks


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STEP TWO: Surround yourself with Like-Minded STEP TWO: Surround yourself with Like-Minded PeoplePeople– From your dream list, think of people that share From your dream list, think of people that share

that part of the dream (or have expertise)that part of the dream (or have expertise)– Look for those that have had family or friends Look for those that have had family or friends

experiencing the problem you wish to solveexperiencing the problem you wish to solve– Meet with them in a retreat setting to dream and Meet with them in a retreat setting to dream and

plan for the future.plan for the future.


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Use this research group to help write your Use this research group to help write your Mission, Vision, and Objectives Statements.Mission, Vision, and Objectives Statements.– Mission StatementMission Statement

The Reason for being an organization.The Reason for being an organization. The fundamental values and beliefsThe fundamental values and beliefs Usually never changing.Usually never changing.


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– Vision StatementVision Statement What the organization hopes to accomplish.What the organization hopes to accomplish. The long term conditions toward which the The long term conditions toward which the

organization will direct its efforts.organization will direct its efforts.– ObjectivesObjectives

More specific (time-limited), measurable statements More specific (time-limited), measurable statements fo the desired outcomes.fo the desired outcomes.

Clare-cut targets against which an organization can Clare-cut targets against which an organization can measure its performance.measure its performance.

These can be reevaluated and altered.These can be reevaluated and altered.



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STEP THREE: The Board of Directors. STEP THREE: The Board of Directors. A Board A Board Member should fulfill 5 of the following:Member should fulfill 5 of the following:

1.1. A Commitment to the Vision/Mission.A Commitment to the Vision/Mission.2.2. A specific area of expertiseA specific area of expertise3.3. A direct contact with helpful groups.A direct contact with helpful groups.4.4. A public image with positive ethics.A public image with positive ethics.5.5. An ability to contribute financially.An ability to contribute financially.6.6. An energy level that would allow time to be donated.An energy level that would allow time to be donated.7.7. Skills in group negotiation or writing that can be used in Skills in group negotiation or writing that can be used in

grants and communications with donors.grants and communications with donors.8.8. Residency and representation in the State and/or City.Residency and representation in the State and/or City.


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– The Responsibilities of the BoardThe Responsibilities of the Board1.1. Determine the organization’s mission and visionDetermine the organization’s mission and vision2.2. Select an Executive Director.Select an Executive Director.3.3. Support the executive and review performance.Support the executive and review performance.4.4. Ensure effective organizational planning.Ensure effective organizational planning.5.5. Ensure adequate resources.Ensure adequate resources.6.6. Manage resources effectively.Manage resources effectively.7.7. Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and

services.services.8.8. Enhance the organization’s public image.Enhance the organization’s public image.9.9. Carefully select new board members.Carefully select new board members.10.10. Assess its own performance.Assess its own performance.


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STEP FOUR: Form a Nonprofit STEP FOUR: Form a Nonprofit OrganizationOrganization

1.1. Check for proposed nameCheck for proposed name2.2. Write and File Articles of IncorporationWrite and File Articles of Incorporation3.3. Write BylawsWrite Bylaws4.4. Obtain Tax-Exempt Status from IRS (forms Obtain Tax-Exempt Status from IRS (forms

SS-4, 1023, 8718, and 557).SS-4, 1023, 8718, and 557).5.5. Obtain State Tax Exempt Status.Obtain State Tax Exempt Status.


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–Ask three questions?Ask three questions? Is the program one of the high Is the program one of the high

priorities?priorities? Is there leadership available?Is there leadership available? Is there available finances?Is there available finances?

WHEN DO I BEGIN PROGAMMING?WHEN DO I BEGIN PROGAMMING?


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How Do I Balance Financial Sources?How Do I Balance Financial Sources?

TRY TO EQUALIZE THESE SOURCESTRY TO EQUALIZE THESE SOURCESBusiness/ChurchesBusiness/Churches IndividualsIndividualsGrantsGrantsProgramming (Clients)Programming (Clients)


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Essentials for a stable non-profit.Essentials for a stable non-profit.– Develop a newsletterDevelop a newsletter

List everyone.List everyone. Get Churches to allow you to use their list.Get Churches to allow you to use their list. Use the Yellow Pages to get list of businesses in the Use the Yellow Pages to get list of businesses in the

community.community. Go to Churches and ask for namesGo to Churches and ask for names Get every board member’s Christmas Card list.Get every board member’s Christmas Card list. Make sure it is done well (MS Publisher)Make sure it is done well (MS Publisher)


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Essentials for a stable non-profit.Essentials for a stable non-profit.– Contact businesses in your communityContact businesses in your community

Find supporters that know someone in that business.Find supporters that know someone in that business. Ask for a chance to present your needs.Ask for a chance to present your needs. Develop a 3-5 minute power point and show on a lap Develop a 3-5 minute power point and show on a lap

top.top. Have a nice folder to leave behind.Have a nice folder to leave behind. Make sure you ask for funding and know your needs.Make sure you ask for funding and know your needs.


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Essentials for a stable non-profit.Essentials for a stable non-profit.– Know the fundamental of writing a good grant Know the fundamental of writing a good grant

proposalproposal1.1. Introduction (State the purpose of the proposal)Introduction (State the purpose of the proposal)2.2. Describe the ProgramDescribe the Program

Mission StatementMission StatementProject descriptionProject descriptionTell how the project supports the organizational mission.Tell how the project supports the organizational mission.


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Essentials for a stable non-profit.Essentials for a stable non-profit.3.3. Describe HOW you will Conduct the Program.Describe HOW you will Conduct the Program.

Use language from the plan developed by your support Use language from the plan developed by your support group.group.

Include timelines.Include timelines.

4.4. Describe Why you can do the jobDescribe Why you can do the job5.5. Describe Resources NeededDescribe Resources Needed

PersonnelPersonnelEquipmentEquipmentFinancialFinancial


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Essentials for a stable non-profit.Essentials for a stable non-profit.6.6. Describe the Plan for resource-planning this dream.Describe the Plan for resource-planning this dream.

Where will the money come from?Where will the money come from?Which individuals and organizations have you approached. Which individuals and organizations have you approached.

Attach letters of collaboration.Attach letters of collaboration.What will happen if you do not raise all needed resources?What will happen if you do not raise all needed resources?

7.7. Include necessary AttachmentsInclude necessary AttachmentsProject BudgetProject BudgetIRS Letter (501 (c) (3)IRS Letter (501 (c) (3)Board ListBoard ListBrochure/website addressBrochure/website address


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AgendaAgenda Introductory ItemsIntroductory Items How Do I Analyze the Need?How Do I Analyze the Need?


– Four Steps To Help You Get StartedFour Steps To Help You Get Started When Do I Begin Programming?When Do I Begin Programming? How Do I Balance Financial Sources?How Do I Balance Financial Sources? Summarize AND QuestionsSummarize AND Questions

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