You are the light of the world...let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. - Matthew 5:14-15
Dear Church at the Grove Covenant Family Member,
As we look back on 2024, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for all God has done among us. Together, we have witnessed incredible moments of ministry, growth, and transformation in our church family. From outreach events to worship gatherings, from small groups to serving opportunities, each of you has played a vital role in advancing the Kingdom of God here in our community. Thank you for your faithful prayers, generosity, and commitment to seeing lives changed by the power of the gospel.
As we look back on 2024, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for all God has done among us. Together, we have witnessed incredible moments of ministry, growth, and transformation in our church family. From outreach events to worship gatherings, from small groups to serving opportunities, each of you has played a vital role in advancing the Kingdom of God here in our community. Thank you for your faithful prayers, generosity, and commitment to seeing lives changed by the power of the gospel.
We are excited to share with you the ministry budget for 2025 (see enclosed), which represents a continued investment in the vision God has placed before us - to reach people far from God and lead them to become followers of Jesus. This budget reflects our desire to reach even more people with the message of Christ, strengthen our discipleship pathways, and support ministries that meet both spiritual and practical needs within our church and beyond. We are confident that, as we prayerfully consider this budget together, God will provide the resources needed to make these plans a reality. For a more in-depth breakdown of the budget, please visit www.churchatthegrove.com/budget. We will affirm the 2025 budget at our annual business meeting on December 8th after each morning service.
In addition to affirming the budget, we will vote on updating our bylaws. Church at the Grove has been operating under bylaws written in 2006. A lot has changed in 18 years, and our elders felt the need to rewrite the bylaws completely to prepare us for ministry in the future. We know that bylaws might not be the most interesting, but they are essential because they help organize our church to accomplish our important mission. The bylaws are too long to include in the envelope, but we have created a special webpage that you can visit for more information - www.churchatthegrove.com/bylaws. If you would like a paper copy, please contact our office and we will be happy to get that to you. If you have any questions or concerns about the updated bylaws, please contact one of our elders/pastors.
Thank you again for making 2024 such a meaningful year. Together, as a church family, we have seen God at work in powerful ways, and we believe 2025 will bring even greater opportunities to serve, grow, and make a difference. May God bless each of you for the part you play in our shared mission.
With heartfelt gratitude and love,
In addition to affirming the budget, we will vote on updating our bylaws. Church at the Grove has been operating under bylaws written in 2006. A lot has changed in 18 years, and our elders felt the need to rewrite the bylaws completely to prepare us for ministry in the future. We know that bylaws might not be the most interesting, but they are essential because they help organize our church to accomplish our important mission. The bylaws are too long to include in the envelope, but we have created a special webpage that you can visit for more information - www.churchatthegrove.com/bylaws. If you would like a paper copy, please contact our office and we will be happy to get that to you. If you have any questions or concerns about the updated bylaws, please contact one of our elders/pastors.
Thank you again for making 2024 such a meaningful year. Together, as a church family, we have seen God at work in powerful ways, and we believe 2025 will bring even greater opportunities to serve, grow, and make a difference. May God bless each of you for the part you play in our shared mission.
With heartfelt gratitude and love,
2025 Budget
Below is the link to our 2025 Proposed Budget. We believe that the Lord has big plans for our church and we can't wait to see what he will do as we trust in his provision for 2025.
Please look over the budget below and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We will affirm the proposed 2025 budget at our church-wide business meeting on December 8th.
Please look over the budget below and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We will affirm the proposed 2025 budget at our church-wide business meeting on December 8th.
Budget process
- Beginning in September of each year our staff begins prayerfully considering the needs for the following year.
- In October our staff gathers together for a staff retreat where we discuss the overall church vision for the following year and where financial resources will be needed.
- In late October/November our personnel team meets together to discuss staff changes and compensation for the next year. This meeting is led by the lead pastor and his recommendations.
- After the personnel team makes their recommendations the finance team gathers together to discuss the overall budget for the next year. Once the finance team makes their recommendations changes are made to the budget is then sent to the rest of the members of Church at the Grove.
- The congregation is to review the budget and if there are any concerns or questions they are to contact a staff member or someone on the finance or elder team.
- The congregation will affirm the budget (without discussion) at our yearly business meeting which takes place the first Sunday of December immediately following the service.
- Throughout the entire process the Elders of the church are involved and informed of any changes.
*Church at the Grove does not publish staff salaries online. If you have concerns or questions about staff compensation please contact Nathan Boyd at nathan@churchatthegrove.com
- In October our staff gathers together for a staff retreat where we discuss the overall church vision for the following year and where financial resources will be needed.
- In late October/November our personnel team meets together to discuss staff changes and compensation for the next year. This meeting is led by the lead pastor and his recommendations.
- After the personnel team makes their recommendations the finance team gathers together to discuss the overall budget for the next year. Once the finance team makes their recommendations changes are made to the budget is then sent to the rest of the members of Church at the Grove.
- The congregation is to review the budget and if there are any concerns or questions they are to contact a staff member or someone on the finance or elder team.
- The congregation will affirm the budget (without discussion) at our yearly business meeting which takes place the first Sunday of December immediately following the service.
- Throughout the entire process the Elders of the church are involved and informed of any changes.
*Church at the Grove does not publish staff salaries online. If you have concerns or questions about staff compensation please contact Nathan Boyd at nathan@churchatthegrove.com