Money Issues:
It seems to me that with all the money issues the synod is going through, that missions are the first parts to be cut. Why is this? Can missions not be considered one of the most...
Last Modified: 11/22/2005 16:43:15 |
good stewardship?:
After reading the FIC’s article on the Synod Convention I have become more concerned about some of the decisions made, especially financial. First, how is spending an addition...
Last Modified: 10/10/2005 14:53:32 |
Housing Allowance and Age Discrimination:
My question has two parts: First, is a school allowed to deny a women a housing allowance that the WELS synod has alloted for her based on her marital status? If she is marrie...
Last Modified: 08/19/2005 12:35:48 |
Parish ministries:
I was made aware at the recent Youth Rally in Florida, that many things are potentially on the synod chopping block because of budget concerns. Cutting youth ministries would ...
Last Modified: 07/20/2005 10:11:54 |
Walking Together Contributions:
I have been told that the response to the Walking Together offering has not met projections Also I was given the impression that the Synod budget has also been based on this pro...
Last Modified: 07/11/2005 14:41:27 |
Cost of tuition:
Our son will be entering college this fall with the hope of becoming a pastor. We plan on helping our son financially as much as possible. The eight years of education will be cos...
Last Modified: 07/06/2005 15:18:37 |
fragmentation:
This last month we had walking together Sunday. First, why do we want people to give money to the synod when they seem to lose it and mismanage it? Is that proper stewardship? ...
Last Modified: 06/09/2005 16:05:47 |
WELS financial problems:
I'm not getting a clear answer from my pastor as to the exact cause and nature of the recent financial and budget issues. Please don't get me wrong. I just want to know what ha...
Last Modified: 05/23/2005 13:53:57 |
contributions:
Your graph indicates that receipts from members were down based on October receipts. I am wondering if you can give me a more updated listing regarding the receipts from members. Y...
Last Modified: 02/22/2005 13:49:15 |
Offering to synod:
When reviewing the online "Donations" section of this site, I see there are many categories that can be selected for offering designation. When I see this, I wonder if I should be...
Last Modified: 12/22/2004 14:33:49 |
Salary freeze:
Hi, my name is Michael Sherwood and I'm the Treasurer (a very new one who's still learning) for our church (Living Savior). I'm unsure who to contact with a question I have so I t...
Last Modified: 12/22/2004 13:01:38 |
contributions:
Based on the present budget year and the synod membership I ask what is the average contribution each communicant member should give for synod to meet its budget objectives. I r...
Last Modified: 12/22/2004 12:35:48 |