October SPRC report

SPRC Report to the Trinity Church Council for October 2010

1.) The SPRC reviewed changes to the 2011 Recommended pastor’s Compensation Package as recommended by the new Upper New York Conference. The package would increase expenses by approximately $800 per year. This cost is offset by a grant from the conference of about $9,000 in 2011.

2.) The SPRC has recommended 2011 Preliminary Budget changes to the finance committee for staff to include
a. Incremental wage increases of 3% to the full time staff positions of senior pastor, office manager and part time positions of office assistant, custodian, events person, supervisor of building and grounds, visitation coordinator and crib room.
b.Continuation of the health care allowance to the Christian education directors and youth coordinator.
c.Adjusting the Contemporary Worship leader position from ¼ to ½ time. This position would also receive a health care allowance.

3.) Based on the continued positive financial results the SPRC recommended to the finance committee and were approved to provide 2010 recognition awards to staff members.

4.) The Contemporary worship leader status should be continued with increased responsibilities to be defined by the SPRC and the senior pastor. The SPRC also recommends that Trinity request to the Bishop that Nathan Lange to be designated a local licensed pastor at Trinity UMC. This would allow him to administer weddings, baptisms and communion here as well as Ontario St.Church.

5.) New forms for Upper New York Conference (UNY Conference)
a.)SPRC Advisory Form
b.)Pastor’s Advisory Form
c.)SPRC – Pastor Covenant Form
d.)The church Profile
e.)The Pastor Profile

The SPRC is updating the church profile with input received from the congregation and leadership. This form is due December 1.

6.) Appraisals , reviews and 2011 goals are underway and be completed earlier this year so the results can be used to provide required assistance in a more timely manner and be used in the ongoing church visioning process.

Respectfully submitted for the SPRC by Charlie Yund