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FAIR SHARE GIVING WHAT WE DO Revitalizing Churches The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches NACCC provides a number of resources to new and growing churches such as assisting with pastoral searches building loans advising services investment opportunities financial support and fellowship Leadership Resources The Center for Congregational Leadership is committed to serving member churches through education training and advising Courses and resource topics include history polity lay ministry governance stewardship and financial planning Your Support Will Make A Difference Mission Opportunities WHAT IS FAIR SHARE The NACCC requires that all member churches make an annual contribution to the Shared Ministries Fund which directly supports the programs and services provided to our churches FAIR SHARE refers to a suggested contribution level The NACCC does not require a membership fee but rather expects that each church supports the organization through a donation Currently the Fair Share we ask churches to contribute is 13 a member annually FAIR SHARE PLUS refers to member churches who give a contribution of 15 or more a member This level of giving has a significant impact on the ability of the NACCC to assist our member churches The NACCC through the guidance of the Mission and Outreach Ministry Council partners with and allocates direct funding to ten international missions and four national missions The NACCC also encourages contributions to another nine missions which are directly supported by NACCC member churches North Congregational Church of Farmington Hills MI

FAIR SHARE GIVING WHAT WE DO Revitalizing Churches The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches NACCC provides a number of resources to new and growing churches such as assisting with pastoral searches building loans advising services investment opportunities financial support and fellowship Leadership Resources The Center for Congregational Leadership is committed to serving member churches through education training and advising Courses and resource topics include history polity lay ministry governance stewardship and financial planning Your Support Will Make A Difference Mission Opportunities WHAT IS FAIR SHARE The NACCC requires that all member churches make an annual contribution to the Shared Ministries Fund which directly supports the programs and services provided to our churches FAIR SHARE refers to a suggested contribution level The NACCC does not require a membership fee but rather expects that each church supports the organization through a donation Currently the Fair Share we ask churches to contribute is 13 a member annually FAIR SHARE PLUS refers to member churches who give a contribution of 15 or more a member This level of giving has a significant impact on the ability of the NACCC to assist our member churches The NACCC through the guidance of the Mission and Outreach Ministry Council partners with and allocates direct funding to ten international missions and four national missions The NACCC also encourages contributions to another nine missions which are directly supported by NACCC member churches North Congregational Church of Farmington Hills MI

FAIR SHARE GIVING WHAT WE DO Revitalizing Churches The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches NACCC provides a number of resources to new and growing churches such as assisting with pastoral searches building loans advising services investment opportunities financial support and fellowship Leadership Resources The Center for Congregational Leadership is committed to serving member churches through education training and advising Courses and resource topics include history polity lay ministry governance stewardship and financial planning Your Support Will Make A Difference Mission Opportunities WHAT IS FAIR SHARE The NACCC requires that all member churches make an annual contribution to the Shared Ministries Fund which directly supports the programs and services provided to our churches FAIR SHARE refers to a suggested contribution level The NACCC does not require a membership fee but rather expects that each church supports the organization through a donation Currently the Fair Share we ask churches to contribute is 13 a member annually FAIR SHARE PLUS refers to member churches who give a contribution of 15 or more a member This level of giving has a significant impact on the ability of the NACCC to assist our member churches The NACCC through the guidance of the Mission and Outreach Ministry Council partners with and allocates direct funding to ten international missions and four national missions The NACCC also encourages contributions to another nine missions which are directly supported by NACCC member churches North Congregational Church of Farmington Hills MI

WHY CONTRIBUTE As an association our vitality is directly tied to the support the member churches provide The NACCC exists to serve churches and relies on financial contributions to carry out the various programs and services Our church gives at this level because we are grateful for all the NACCC has done to help our church We realize the budget for the NA is not extravagant and providing services to the local churches costs money We have certainly benefited from the organization Fair Share Plus contributing church 15 or more per member While every congregation is unique the NACCC strives to be valuable and relevant to all member churches regardless of size and needs of the church Whether you see value in being a part of a national organization utilize our networking opportunities take advantage of our leadership resources or rely on us to help find a pastor we ask you to contribute your Fair Share to ensure we are able to help all of our congregations and missions for years to come How the NACCC Supports Our Member Churches How the NACCC Supports Our Member Churches Pastoral Searches Aiding member churches and clergy in pastoral searches through a pastoral search process Education Training lay ministers through our Lay Ministry Training Program Providing seminary education an financial support through the Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies Hosting Congregational History a Polity courses online and in person Financial Opportunities Granting funds to churches facing challenges through The Hurting Churches Fund Providing investment opportunities and professional management for church endowments through the Congregational Investment Trust Loaning funds to member churche through the Building Loan Fund Subsidizing the cost of attendance at the Annual Meeting Conference through the Providence Endowment Funding fine arts programs at member churches through the John Richard Memorial Endowment Fellowship Hosting the Annual Meeting Conference Facilitating regional retreats Ministers Convocation s Preparing tomorrow s leaders through NAPF HOPE programs Providing Advisors for Church growth and vitality Assessing your organizational structure and practices Managing conflict Evaluating clergy and other church staff lay leaders and volunteers Creating a culture of stewardship in your church Strategic planning Insuring missions legitimacy National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Phone 800 262 1620 Email naccc naccc org Website www naccc org

WHY CONTRIBUTE As an association our vitality is directly tied to the support the member churches provide The NACCC exists to serve churches and relies on financial contributions to carry out the various programs and services Our church gives at this level because we are grateful for all the NACCC has done to help our church We realize the budget for the NA is not extravagant and providing services to the local churches costs money We have certainly benefited from the organization Fair Share Plus contributing church 15 or more per member While every congregation is unique the NACCC strives to be valuable and relevant to all member churches regardless of size and needs of the church Whether you see value in being a part of a national organization utilize our networking opportunities take advantage of our leadership resources or rely on us to help find a pastor we ask you to contribute your Fair Share to ensure we are able to help all of our congregations and missions for years to come How the NACCC Supports Our Member Churches How the NACCC Supports Our Member Churches Pastoral Searches Aiding member churches and clergy in pastoral searches through a pastoral search process Education Training lay ministers through our Lay Ministry Training Program Providing seminary education an financial support through the Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies Hosting Congregational History a Polity courses online and in person Financial Opportunities Granting funds to churches facing challenges through The Hurting Churches Fund Providing investment opportunities and professional management for church endowments through the Congregational Investment Trust Loaning funds to member churche through the Building Loan Fund Subsidizing the cost of attendance at the Annual Meeting Conference through the Providence Endowment Funding fine arts programs at member churches through the John Richard Memorial Endowment Fellowship Hosting the Annual Meeting Conference Facilitating regional retreats Ministers Convocation s Preparing tomorrow s leaders through NAPF HOPE programs Providing Advisors for Church growth and vitality Assessing your organizational structure and practices Managing conflict Evaluating clergy and other church staff lay leaders and volunteers Creating a culture of stewardship in your church Strategic planning Insuring missions legitimacy National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Phone 800 262 1620 Email naccc naccc org Website www naccc org

WHY CONTRIBUTE As an association our vitality is directly tied to the support the member churches provide The NACCC exists to serve churches and relies on financial contributions to carry out the various programs and services Our church gives at this level because we are grateful for all the NACCC has done to help our church We realize the budget for the NA is not extravagant and providing services to the local churches costs money We have certainly benefited from the organization Fair Share Plus contributing church 15 or more per member While every congregation is unique the NACCC strives to be valuable and relevant to all member churches regardless of size and needs of the church Whether you see value in being a part of a national organization utilize our networking opportunities take advantage of our leadership resources or rely on us to help find a pastor we ask you to contribute your Fair Share to ensure we are able to help all of our congregations and missions for years to come How the NACCC Supports Our Member Churches How the NACCC Supports Our Member Churches Pastoral Searches Aiding member churches and clergy in pastoral searches through a pastoral search process Education Training lay ministers through our Lay Ministry Training Program Providing seminary education an financial support through the Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies Hosting Congregational History a Polity courses online and in person Financial Opportunities Granting funds to churches facing challenges through The Hurting Churches Fund Providing investment opportunities and professional management for church endowments through the Congregational Investment Trust Loaning funds to member churche through the Building Loan Fund Subsidizing the cost of attendance at the Annual Meeting Conference through the Providence Endowment Funding fine arts programs at member churches through the John Richard Memorial Endowment Fellowship Hosting the Annual Meeting Conference Facilitating regional retreats Ministers Convocation s Preparing tomorrow s leaders through NAPF HOPE programs Providing Advisors for Church growth and vitality Assessing your organizational structure and practices Managing conflict Evaluating clergy and other church staff lay leaders and volunteers Creating a culture of stewardship in your church Strategic planning Insuring missions legitimacy National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Phone 800 262 1620 Email naccc naccc org Website www naccc org

CONTACT Mission If you have any questions about Fair Share giving and the Shared Ministries fund or other ways to contribute please contact a NACCC staff member DEBRA FULTON Director of Development and Communications Phone 414 856 1610 800 262 1620 ext 1610 Email dfulton naccc org TRACY BERNHARDT Development and Communications Assistant Phone 414 856 1615 800 262 1620 ext 1615 Email tbernhardt naccc org DAN DREA Chief Financial Officer Phone 414 856 1616 800 262 1620 ext 1616 Email ddrea naccc org Vision

CONTACT Mission If you have any questions about Fair Share giving and the Shared Ministries fund or other ways to contribute please contact a NACCC staff member DEBRA FULTON Director of Development and Communications Phone 414 856 1610 800 262 1620 ext 1610 Email dfulton naccc org TRACY BERNHARDT Development and Communications Assistant Phone 414 856 1615 800 262 1620 ext 1615 Email tbernhardt naccc org DAN DREA Chief Financial Officer Phone 414 856 1616 800 262 1620 ext 1616 Email ddrea naccc org Vision

CONTACT Mission If you have any questions about Fair Share giving and the Shared Ministries fund or other ways to contribute please contact a NACCC staff member DEBRA FULTON Director of Development and Communications Phone 414 856 1610 800 262 1620 ext 1610 Email dfulton naccc org TRACY BERNHARDT Development and Communications Assistant Phone 414 856 1615 800 262 1620 ext 1615 Email tbernhardt naccc org DAN DREA Chief Financial Officer Phone 414 856 1616 800 262 1620 ext 1616 Email ddrea naccc org Vision