AVALANCHE 2015

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (“SPRC”) PRESENTATION

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2014

Our Calling

To be a leading church in Cypress that grows God's kingdom, prepares our children and youth for Christ-centered living, and partners with

each person on their spiritual journey.

Core Values

We at Cypress United Methodist Church believe disciples...Show RADICAL HOSPITALITY.

Are in PASSIONATE WORSHIP.Are committed to being a part of FAITH-FORMING RELATIONSHIPS.

Are committed to being part of RISK-TAKING MISSIONS AND MINISTRY.

Show EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY.Are in FERVENT PRAYER.

Our Calling and Our Values

• We cannot fulfill our calling or live out our values without a strong, dedicated, competent staff. Church member volunteers carry a big load, but we need paid staff to take the lead and to provide structure in all areas of ministry.

• We are blessed to have such qualified and devoted individuals serving CUMC.

According to the Book of Discipline, one of the SPRC’s primary responsibilities is to…

Encourage, strengthen, nurture, support, and respect the pastor(s) and staff and and their

family(s).

What does the SPRC do for our staff?

• Pray – Prayer Partner relationships have been established

• Appreciate – Thanksgiving turkeys, Christmas bonuses• Encourage – Spiritual Retreat, Dollars For Scholars;

acknowledge family events (example: new baby)• Engage – Host staff luncheons to get to know the staff

members and acknowledge all they do for the church body

• Compensate/approve salaries – mindful of market salary comparisons

How many full-time staff members does CUMC have?

10 – not including clergy

How many part-time staff members does CUMC have?

8

How many clergy do we have?

Two full-time– Jerome Brimmage

(June 2007)

– Joel McKinnon(June 2012 clergy)

One part-time- Juana Avila

(August 2010)Robin RodriguezSince Aug. 2006

Children’s Ministry

Jen HansonSince Aug. 2013

Allyson JonesPT Since May 2012

Boni DavidPT Since Nov. 2005

Connections/Communications

Adult/Sr. Adult/Cong Care

Sarah HolbrookSince Aug. 2007

Tami VosslerSince April 2007

Administration

Trisha MorrisonSince July 2013

Johnny KlotzSince June 2010

Jay BrownPT Since Nov. 2013

Matilda CrispenSince Aug. 1994

Betsy YoungPT Since March 2008

Administration Continued

Christine MistricPT Since Aug. 2013

Libby AllenPT Since Dec. 2013

Patti LangfordSince June 2006

Worship Arts

Erik HensonSince January 2009

Ken SkinnerSince April 2013

Terri WelchPT Since March 2008

Dan YeaneyPT Since July 2005

Youth Ministry

Christie Atnip ErwinSince January 2007

Director Level Employees

Jen Hanson – Director of Children’s MinistryTami Vossler – Director of Adult MinistriesErik Henson – Director of Worship ArtsSarah Holbrook – Director of ConnectionsChristie Erwin – Director of Youth MinistryTrisha Morrison – Business Administrator

Other Paid StaffMedia Coordinator Worship Coordinator

Nursery Coordinator Children’s Intern

Clergy Administrative Assistant Receptionist

Database Administrator Business Assistant

Facilities Coordinator Chef

Youth Intern (Summer) Comms/Worship Assistant

Sound Coordinator Radical Hospitality Assistant

How many members does CUMC have?

2,196 members Average worship attendance = 600

Pastoral care extends beyond the worship attendees. All members, and even non-

members, need pastoral help in times of need (weddings, funerals, sickness, crisis).

SPRC Budget was reduced significantly in 2014

The staff has been reorganized and some positions were eliminated.

Have had little turnover in the past year.

Able to take care of staff on current budget.

Goal for 2015

To continue the momentum of caring for our clergy and staff in all the ways we can.

How can CUMC leaders support the clergy and staff?

• Encouragement – notes, words of affirmation and appreciation

• Giving – Christmas bonuses, Dollars For Scholars

• Prayer – for individual staff members and their families

• Serve – partner with them in their ministries

SPRC MEMBERS

James PierceLindsay Palermo

Scott LindDavid CarterGale ParkerKay Hanus

Mike SchatzSteven Gutierrez

Wendi Bickett

Thank you!

May Avalanche 2015bless all of CUMC