Missouri Conference Apportionments for 2008

United Methodists join John Wesley in affirming the divine call to do good works that show God's love wherever we can. We are mutually connected and organized so that our individual efforts blend with the work of others to be more powerful than any one person alone. Our budgets support our "good works" and express our covenant to the connectional service and multiply God's love in tangible ways.

Listed below are the apportionments we will be sharing during 2008.  For each heading you will see the total Missouri Conference budget for that item as well as Wesley UMC's portion of that budget.

World Service & Conference Benevolences $1,980,360 (conference) / $4,885 (Wesley UMC) This fund is the heart of our denomination-wide ministry, underwriting Christian mission and ministry world wide. It supports all of the denominations boards and agencies and:
	strengthens evangelism efforts
	stimulates church growth
	expands Bible studies
	enriches spiritual commitment
Find out more about World Service Fund.

Episcopal Fund $517,905 (conference) / $1,278 (Wesley UMC) Bishops serve the annual conference and provide leadership to the entire denomination. This fund supports salaries, benefits, and expenses. It is apportioned to the Missouri Conference from the General Conference. Bishops are called upon to be an important connection among the:
	Annual Conferences
	Central Conferences
	General Church (World-wide United Methodism)
	The World
Find out more about the Episcopal Fund

Ministerial Education Fund
$643,623 (conference) / $1,588 (Wesley UMC)
The United Methodist Church has 13 seminaries to train clergy. One of those seminaries is Saint Paul School of Theology located in Kansas City. This fund provides assistance to those who are in seminary. The importance of the Ministerial Education Fund apportionment is how it affects the quality of pastors serving in The United Methodist Church. Funding quality education in our seminaries is, undoubtedly, our most important investment in the future. Every United Methodist Church benefits from the work of this fund.
Find out more about the Ministerial Education Fund

Black College Fund $256,288 (conference) / $632 (Wesley UMC) United Methodism supports ten black colleges and a medical school that maintain an ongoing relationship with the denomination. It helps provide:
	Well-equipped buildings
	Solid academic programs
	Strong faculties
	A nurturing environment to encourage students in each new generation to affirm and celebrate African-American heritage and culture
Find out more about the Black College Fund

General Administration Fund $174,332 (conference) / $430 (Wesley UMC) The General Administration Fund apportionment supports general church administrative activities. Nurtured and funded by United Methodists, the fund:
	Maintains a system of management oversight and fiscal accountability;
	Supports the work of the Judicial Council to adjudicate questions of church law;
	Designates historical church shrines, landmarks and sites;
	Maintains official documents and historical artifacts of The United Methodist Church and predecessor denominations; and
	Underwrites the legislative work of General Conference, the arena in which United Methodists come together to work through their differences and to discover the important things that unite them.
Find out more about the General Administration Fund

Africa University Fund $56,596 (conference) / $140 (Wesley UMC) This United Methodist university is the first non-government one established in Zimbabwe, Africa. Visit Africa University's website. It is established to:
	Serve the entire continent of Africa
	Offer post-secondary education for student from all Africa
	Specialize in schools of agriculture, theology, and management and business
Find out more about the Africa University Fund

Interdenominational Cooperation Fund $50,834 (conference) / $125 (Wesley UMC) United Methodists are a small part of the worldwide Christian church--the living body of Jesus Christ. The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund apportionment was established in 1952 to:
	Support ecumenical efforts around the world;
	Witness to the Christian faith;
	Foster a renewal of Christian unity and understanding;
	Meet human suffering; and
	Advocate for global peace and justice.
Find out more about the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund

Jurisdictional Conference Fund
$130,977 (conference) / $323 (Wesley UMC)
The Jurisdictional Fund includes the jurisdictional administration fund and supports the work of our South Central Jurisdiction of which our conference/church is a part.

Connectional Ministries $1,836,635 (conference) / $4,531 (Wesley UMC)
	Connectional Ministries Office - Prior claim
	Camping & Retreat Ministries   [Read more] Camping & Retreat Ministries:  [Hide]      These funds provide operational and program support. Each year more than 6,500 persons participate      in outdoor ministries that provide a setting for inviting and nurturing disciples. Funds are needed for the      day-to-day operation and ministry.  Camping & Retreat website.
	Central Methodist University  [Read more] Central Methodist University   [Hide]      Founded in 1855 and located in the heart of Missouri, "Central" seeks to offer a values-oriented      education. Enrollment is open to all persons. This is the only United Methodist college or university      in Missouri. The school is doing an excellent job of expanding its range of course work and increasing      its student body.  The college has now become a university with multiple campus sites.      Visit the CMU website.
	Communications Commission
	Congregational Ministries
	Youth Council
	Resource Library
	Ministry Response Fund
	General/Jurisdiction Training
	Commission on Young Adults

Mission, Service, and Justice Ministries Fund $489,679 (conference) / $1,208 (Wesley UMC)
	Administrative
	The Office of Creative Ministries   [Read more] The Office of Creative Ministries  [Hide]      provides leadership to a variety of mission projects including:      Festival of Sharing, Volunteers in Mission, Heifer Project International, Alfalit,      and Habitat for Humanity.  Visit the OCM website.
	Global Connection Team
	Mozambique Initiative  [Read more] Mozambique Initiative  [Hide]      The Mozambique Initiative is a Missouri Conference ministry that partners churches, groups and      individuals of the UMC in Missouri with congregation and districts of The United Methodist Church      in Mozambique.  These partnerships strengthen the church in Mozambique and are the backbone of      Missouri's mission and ministry.  Initative provides many other opportunities such as leadership      development, drilling wells and supporting health care.      Visit the Mozambique Initiative website.
	Social Justice Team
	Values Team

Clergy Support
$3,154,100 (conference) / $7,790 (Wesley UMC)
This fund is one of the most vital to supporting our clergy. It includes retiree health insurance, educational expenses, retiree moving grants, and CCP pension support (death and disability insurance) for active pastors.

District Superintendent Fund $1,702,626 (conference) / $4,200 (Wesley UMC) The fund covers salaries, utilities, travel, professional expenses, and continuing education for the twelve district superintendents who serve this conference and the coordinator of area ministries. The superintendents provide assistance and resources to the:
	local churches
	districts and annual conference
	the bishop in appointments of pastors
	pastoral care to clergy

Congregational Excellence Fund $1,786,441 (conference) / $4,407 (Wesley UMC)
	Congregational Development team
	Commission on Higher Education and Campus Ministry
	Hispanic Ministry  [Visit website]
	Administration

Pastoral Excellence Fund $215,763 (conference) / $532 (Wesley UMC)
	Educational Opportunities
	Conference Leadership Development Committee
	Lay Missioner Training
	Learning and Leadership
	Administration

Conference Administration Fund $782,249 (conference) / $1,930 (Wesley UMC)
	Treasurer's Office -- Prior Claim
	Conference Trustees
	Episcopal Office Support
	Pathways Partners Office
	Travel Pool
	Annual Conference Sessions
	General/Jurisdictional Delegation
	Commission on Archives and History

Ordained Ministry Team $265,100 (conference) / $654 (Wesley UMC)
	Administration Expenses
	Student Aid
	Pastoral Counseling

Total 2008 Conference Apportionments
$14,043,508 (Missouri Conference) / $34,643 (Wesley UMC)