Financial Resource Center

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES NEW ASSESSMENT MODEL
The Finance Committee presented to the Executive Council its final recommendation on a new Assessment Model for the Diocese of Dallas after several months of study, review and financial modeling. Acting under the authority granted in Canon 35, the new plan was adopted without a negative vote. An explanation of the new plan is now posted on the Diocesan website. Copies will be sent to each parish and mission. The new plan will be described in detail at each of the Convocation meetings. In the presentation to the Executive Council, the Treasurer noted that the primary goals of the Committee were to produce a plan that would (1) reduce the amount the most parishes and mission now pay as their Diocesan giving; (2) simplify the overall plan; (3) eliminate the “three year moving average feature; and (4) make it more mission-focused. Had the new plan been in effect over the last 5 years, total assessments would have been reduced by $2.2 million.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ADOPTS PROPOSED 2011 OPERATING BUDGET
The Executive Council of the Diocese of Dallas, at its regular meeting on August 17, 2010, adopted a resolution to submit the Proposed Budget for 2011 to the Annual Convention as required by Canon 5.6. As soon as possible after the August meeting, the Executive Council is required to send a copy of the Proposed Budget to every Parish and Mission for distribution to its Delegates. The 2011 Proposed Budget is now posted on the Diocesan website. A detailed presentation on the Proposed Budget and the new Assessment Plan will be made at each of the Convocation Meetings prior to the Convention. Please see the list set out below.

   
Here you will find pertinent budget information including both income and expense summaries. It is our desire to be great stewards of the blessings the Lord has provided to this diocese and to create a culture of stewardship among our entire diocese.

Your finance committee has been working hard to ensure that every penny that comes into the diocese is utilized in the most effective and efficient way possible. This committee meets every month and additionally during budgeting and assessment seasons.

Meet your Finance Committee

   
It is our goal to provide you and your parish with all the necesssary forms and other financial documents to make the best financial desicions possible. Feel free to contact us with any questions and we will be happy to assist you.

Financial Documents

Financial Audits are beneficial for every church, but not all churches have the means to hire an outside firm to complete an annual audit. Here we have provided a helpful tool to assist you in performing your own church audit.

Audit Information