What are the anticipated needs for the operating budget in 2010?
The big news this year is that we have filled out our staffing model for the first time in several years. Since reconfiguring our staffing model a few years ago in order to streamline our staff needs and maximize volunteerism, we have been working to build a truly competent and exceptional staff. That staff is now in place, and our primary need is to support them fully. We also have the ongoing fact of rising costs. Each year our Budget Team works to refine our budget so that every savings can be obtained, but we still have to raise additional funds each year just to keep pace with these rising costs. Finally, we are a growing church with many gifted leaders who are constantly developing new ministries, mission and service opportunities in our community and around the world. This energy and excitement requires the fuel of our financial resources to keep LOPC vibrant and healthy.
