Three Things from Administrative Council

Administrative Council had their first regularly scheduled meeting of the new year immediately following worship on Sunday January 18, 2015. Here are "The Three Things" you should know from that meeting:

1. Our Financial Health has never been better!
   I lead the Administrative Council in a thorough discussion of our total financial picture here at First Christian Church Scottsdale. Presently we have over $180,000 in total assets on deposit at the bank. Please note, this is in addition to our General Operating Fund. These are largely reserve funds, designated gifts, and the endowment fund. Of those total assets some of the highlights include $33,730 in the Endowment Fund, $18,848 in the Nehemiah Fund (designed to help cover any annual budget shortfalls), $14,183 earmarked for Missions, and $52,071 in the Reserve Fund. In fact, did you know that we ended 2014 with a small budget surplus and were able to move $3,578 into the Reserve Fund. Financially, thanks to your generosity, the good stewardship of the Administrative Council, and the fiscal planning of the church we are in great shape!
   
2. Administrative Council Retreat
   As has been our tradition for the last five years, the Administrative Council will start off the new year by meeting for their Annual Leadership Retreat. This will happen this coming Saturday, January 24. Julie Erickson has graciously opened up her home to us. The Council will be meeting for a time of prayer, reflection, goal setting, and faithful conversation that will set the stage for our work this year.
   
3. The Evolution of the Administrative Council Meetings
   The Administrative Council will continue having regular scheduled meetings every other month (our next meeting will be Sunday March 15 following worship), but the nature of those meetings will be evolving throughout the year. The Administrative Council will be intentionally working on long term and short term goals. Less of our meeting time will be built around hearing reports (those will be turned in ahead of time and will have a specific section for "Celebrations" to help us share the good news of what is happening at FCC Scottsdale) and more of the meeting time will be given over to big picture issues and discussions about where God is calling us and how we will faithfully get there. It is an exciting time for the Administrative Council, and we will be working hard to find ways to share the success stories of what is happening here at our church. Later this year you can look forward to new sections in our Newsletter and on our website to highlight our "Celebrations of FCC!"