Why is sustainability important?
The ability to sustain the mission and ministry of a congregation is paramount to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Primary to the mission is committed and inspired disciples of Jesus Christ and the financial resources to carry out the mission. Without people and without money, a congregation cannot sustain its mission and its own future.
Sustainability is the measurement of how well a congregation can sustain its mission and ministry financially. In your congregation’s sustainability report, it measures your financial capacity by looking at a series of indicators to reach new people, grow giving and have the right proportions of givers to ministry and operational expenses. Every congregation faces challenges within its control and things beyond their control. Some examples are financial challenges, property issues, decline in the number of people, loss of vitality, difficulty reaching new people, conflict, pandemics, and fluctuations in the economy. The ability and commitment to address the issues makes the difference. Some of these a congregation may be able to address, and some are beyond the capacity and ability of the congregation to address.
What support is there to engage in growing our sustainability?
A facilitator/coach is available to support your congregation in assessing your sustainability getting on a pathway to grow your ability to sustain your mission and ministry. Register for Pathways now, and a Pathways champion will be in touch with you shortly. Address all questions to Megan McKay, Resource Manager mmckay@epagnj.org
Discover the path to sustainability! Register now for Pathways and begin your transformative journey today.
