Some churches might look to draw on the principle of reserves and trusts to pay for everyday expenses, even though such a strategy can\u2019t last.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
At the same time, she is closing and selling churches on scale that makes Century 21 look like amateurs; all to stave off the financial collapse of the diocese a little longer. Or, at least, until retirement.<\/p>\n
Read it all here<\/a>:<\/p>\n At Synod in May, she will call on each parish church to develop a five-year plan \u2013 with measurable benchmarks \u2013 for financial stability and building upkeep.<\/p>\n \u201cAt the same time,\u201d she says, \u201cwe have to be working at discipleship, working on why we are the church, working within churches and on the spiritual needs of the community around us.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s very daunting\u201d to have to address both tracks simultaneously, she admits, but adds, \u201cWe don\u2019t have time to wait; we don\u2019t have time for people to wake up to this.\u201d<\/p>\n These two sides \u2013 finances and discipleship \u2013 are not disconnected in Bishop Linda\u2019s view.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen people are passionate about what the church is called to be, they will support it\u2026 It\u2019s not just about the money; it\u2019s about being realistic and hopeful. And that\u2019s where the discipleship piece comes in. What is God calling you to do and be in this community?\u201d<\/p>\n Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n Financially, Bishop Linda says, there are four \u201cnon-negotiables\u201d for parish churches: having a balanced budget, not using reserves for operating expenses, paying full apportionment, and paying the stipend and housing of clergy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n One thing that no-one in the diocese seems to want to try is a return to Biblical orthodoxy. Instead, we have a familiar attempt to appease the zeitgeist by parading on a gay pride rainbow crosswalk waving crosses and an umbrella. As you can see by the crowds, it generated a lot of interest:<\/p>\n But Bishop Linda Nicolls is attempting is to resuscitate it, mainly by doing what she is telling parishes they should not do: Some churches might look to draw on the principle of reserves and trusts to pay for everyday expenses, … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/anglicansamizdat.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/lgbt-cross.jpg\")
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