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Leadership in Stewardship Listings for July 2010
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Dear MCC Friend:
Each month we enjoy recognizing and congratulating MCC congregations for their achievements and leadership in the areas of generous giving and attendance.
Each of the lists below spotlights a particular aspect of Leadership in Stewardship for the month of July 2010.
- Participation in Early Contributions – featuring churches who have discharged their tithe obligations by participating in ”pay as you go” contributions and/or churches who timed their tithe remittances to allow deposit into MCC accounts in advance of the stated “pay by” date;
- Total Tithe Amount — based on the total tithe remittance within broad size and geographic groupings;
- Per Capita Giving – based on the ratio of reporting churches’ tithable (after exemptions) income to total attendance for the month; and
- Gains in Attendance — highlighting churches, both large and small, from across the denomination, whose average weekly attendance increased by 10% or more, July vs. June.
These lists are prepared from denominational deposit records and data supplied by churches in the monthly reports they have submitted to the administrative offices in Abilene, Texas (USA). For your church to be eligible for inclusion in these lists, and as part of our covenant of ministry, your report and payment(s) must be dated on or before the 10th of the month and received on or before the 20th of the month.
I am pleased to share these Leadership in Stewardship lists for July 2010.
Grace and peace,
Rev. Nancy L. Wilson
Moderator
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JULY 2010
LEADERSHIP in EARLY CONTRIBUTIONS
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Forty-six churches [an increase of 64% over June!] participated in early payment by sending intentional pre-pay installments on tithes not yet due, by remitting tithes on their income as it was received, and/or by ensuring that their contributions were deposited in MCC denominational accounts on/before 9 August. Those churches, in no particular order are:
Brightwaves MCC – Brighton, ENG
Pastored by: Rev. Debbie Gaston
New Creation MCC – Columbus, OH
Pastored by: Rev. Margaret Hawk
FirstCoast MCC – St. Augustine, FL
Pastored by: Rev. Ruth Jensen-Forbell
Resurrection MCC – Houston, TX
Pulpit Vacant
King of Peace MCC – St. Petersburg, FL
Pastored by Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis
Gentle Shepherd MCC – Phoenix, AZ
Pastored by: Rev. Elder John Gill (Interim)
Sunshine Cathedral MCC – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins
MCC Washington D.C. – Washington, DC
Pastored by: Rev. Dwayne Johnson
MCC Portland – Portland, OR
Pastored by: Rev. Nathan Meckley
Heartland MCC – Springfield, IL
Pastored by: Mr. Tony Thieman-Somora, D. Min (IPL)
MCC Baltimore – Baltimore, MD
Pulpit Vacant
Agape MCC – Ft. Worth, TX
Pastored by: Rev. David Wynn
Holy Covenant MCC – Brookfield IL
Pastored by: Rev. Danny Spears
MCC San Diego – San Diego, CA
Pastored by: Rev. Dan Koeshall
MCC of Greater Dallas – Dallas, TX
Pastored by: Rev. Colleen Darraugh
MCC Elizabethtown – Elizabethtown, KY
Pastored by: Rev. Cathy Porter
Central Texas MCC – Waco, TX
Pastored by: Rev. Charles Garrison
River of Life MCC – Dorchester, ENG
Pastored by: Rev. Catherine Dearlove
Exodus MCC – Abilene, TX
Pastored by: Rev. Margaret Walker
MCC Brisbane – Brisbane, QLD
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Leigh Neighbour
MCC Auckland – Auckland, NZ
Pastored by: Rev. Doug McGee
Tree of Life MCC – Ann Arbor, MI
Pastored by: Rev. Fran Mayes
MCC of Topeka – Topeka, KS
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Tyrone Sweeting
MCC South London – London, ENG
Pastored by: Rev. Elder Jean White
Open Arms MCC – Pahoa, HI
Pastored by: Rev. Elder Debbie Martin
SunCoast Cathedral MCC – Venice, FL
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Sherry Kennedy
MCC San Jose – San Jose, CA
Pulpit Vacant
Sunrise MCC – Lancaster, CA
Pastored by: Rev. Gale Smith
LifeJourney MCC – Indianapolis, IN
Pastored by: Rev. Jeff Miner
MCC Boston - Boston, MA
Pastored by: Rev. Michael Cooper
MCC of the Redwood Empire – Guerneville, CA
Pastored by: Rev. Elisabeth Middleberg
MCC New Haven – New Haven, CT
Pastored by: Rev. Marilyn Bowens
MCC Ocala – Ocala, FL
Pastored by: Rev. Nevin Wertenberger
MCC Sacred Journey – Hendersonville, NC
Pastored by: Rev. Jane Nelson
New Spirit MCC – Cincinnati, OH
Pulpit Vacant
Open Door MCC – Boyds, MD
Pastored by: Rev. Jill McCrory (Interim)
Promise MCC – Dallas, TX
Pastored by: Rev. Jon Haack
Victory Garden MCC – Clovis, NM
Pastored by: Rev. Marty Luna-Wolfe
MCC of the Quad Citites – Davenport, IA
Pastored by: Rev. Rich Hendricks
Emerald City MCC – Seattle, WA
Pastored by: Rev. Ray Neal
MCC of Tampa – Tampa, FL
Pastored by: Rev. Phyllis Hunt
MCC Richmond – Richmond, VA
Pastored by: Rev. Robin Gorsline
Spirit of Life MCC – New Port Richey, FL
Pastored by: Rev. Suzie Chamness
MCC Charleston – Charleston, SC
Pastored by: Rev. Terri Steed
Reconciliation MCC – Grand Rapids, MI
Pastored by Rev. Steph Maxson
The Journey MCC – Conyers, GA
Pastored by: Rev. Renne Shawver
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JULY 2010
LEADERSHIP in TOTAL TITHES GIVEN
(Payment dated on/before 10 August and received on/before 20 August)
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Ninety-one churches [up 59% from June!] met the eligibility requirements for consideration in this category; the Average Weekly Attendance in those churches ranged from 8 to 463. Listed below are the ”Large” & “Small” North American and the Non-North American churches whose July tithe contributions were greatest.
TOP 3 NON-NORTH AMERICAN CHURCHES
MCC Brisbane – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia $ 222.98
AWA = 19 Pastored by: Rev. Leigh Neighbour
Living Springs MCC – Bath, England, United Kingdom $ 174.16
AWA = 18 Pastored by: Rev. Kieren Bourne
MCC South London – London, England, United Kingdom $ 151.23
AWA = 24 Pastored by: Rev. Elder Jean White
For the purpose of comparison only, monetary amounts are listed in US dollars.
1 USD ≈ 1.11 Australian Dollars ≈ 0.64 Pounds Sterling ≈ 1.03 Canadian Dollars
TOP 5 “LARGE” NORTH AMERICAN CHURCHES
Resurrection MCC – Houston, TX $ 6,144.26
AWA = 463 Pastorate Vacant
MCC Toronto – Toronto, ON $ 4,968.79
AWA = 357 Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes
MCC Washington D.C. – Washington DC $ 4,218.44
AWA = 217 Pastored by: Rev. Dwayne Johnson
LifeJourney MCC – Indianapolis, IN $ 3,900.14
AWA = 342 Pastored by: Rev. Jeff Miner
MCC San Diego – San Diego, CA $ 2,923.43
AWA = 276 Pastored by: Rev. Dan Koeshall
TOP 15 “SMALL” NORTH AMERICAN CHURCHES
MCC of Northern Virginia – Fairfax, VA $ 1,916.78
AWA = 64 Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos
New Life MCC of Hampton Roads – Virginia Beach, VA $ 1,650.60
AWA = 54 Pastored by: Rev. Reg Richburg
MCC Lubbock – Lubbock, TX $ 1,527.25
AWA = 69 Pastored by: Rev. Renae Phillips
FirstCoast MCC – St. Augustine, FL $ 1,339.93
AWA = 64 Pastored by: Rev. Ruth Jensen-Forbell
Exodus MCC – Abilene, TX $ 1,155.76
AWA = 65 Pastored by: Rev. Margaret Walker
MCC of Baton Rouge – Baton Rouge, TX $ 1,102.97
AWA = 64 Pastored by: Rev. Keith Mozingo
Gentle Shepherd MCC – Phoenix, AZ $ 1,077.57
AWA = 50 Pastored by: Rev. Elder John Gill (Interim)
MCC Charleston – Charleston, SC $ 1,077.14
AWA = 73 Pastored by: Rev. Terri Steed
MCC of Topeka – Topeka, KS $ 1,065.88
AWA = 65 Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Tyrone Sweeting
MCC of Greater Dallas - Dallas, TX $ 931.00
AWA = 49 Pastored by: Rev. Colleen Darraugh
Holy Covenant MCC – Brookfield, IL $ 915.46
AWA = 53 Pastored by: Rev. Danny Spears
Open Door MCC – Boyds, MD $ 871.88
AWA = 53 Pastored by: Rev. Jill McCrory (Interim)
Peninsula MCC – San Mateo, CA $ 841.66
AWA = 48 Pastored by: Rev. Terri Echelbarger
Gentle Shepherd MCC – Tallahassee, FL $ 808.15
AWA = 34 Pastored by: Rev. Mark Byrd
MCC Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA $ 782.43
AWA = 25 Pastored by: Rev. Roberta Dunn
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JULY 2010
LEADERSHIP in TITHABLE GIVING PER CAPITA
(Payment dated on/before 10 August and received on/before 20 August)
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TOP 3 NON-NORTH AMERICAN CHURCHES
MCC Brisbane – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia $ 22.67
Pastored by: Rev. Leigh Neighbour
Living Springs MCC – Bath, England, United Kingdom $ 17.77
Pastored by: Rev. Kieren Bourne
MCC South London – London, England, United Kingdom $ 10.39
Pastored by: Rev. Elder Jean White
For the purpose of comparison only, monetary amounts are listed in US dollars.
1 USD ≈ 1.11 Australian Dollars ≈ 0.64 Pounds Sterling ≈ 1.03 Canadian Dollars
TOP 20 NORTH AMERICAN CHURCHES
MCC Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA $ 57.03
Pastored by: Rev. Roberta Dunn
MCC of Northern Virginia – Fairfax, VA $ 55.68
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos
New Life MCC of Hampton Roads - Virginia Beach, VA $ 54.84
Pastored by: Rev. Reg Richburg
Gentle Shepherd MCC – Tallahassee, FL $ 46.39
Pastored by: Rev. Mark Byrd
Imago Dei MCC – Gradyville, PA $ 45.58
Pulpit Vacant
MCC San Jose – San Jose, CA $ 43.45
Pulpit Vacant
MCC Sacred Journey - Hendersonville, NC $ 43.45
Pastored by: Rev. Jane Nelson
Gentle Shepherd MCC – Phoenix, AZ $ 41.72
Pastored by: Rev. Elder John Gill (Interim)
Sunrise MCC – Lancaster, CA $ 41.41
Pastored by: Rev. Gale Smith
New Creation MCC – Columbus, OH $ 40.23
Pastored by: Rev. Margaret Hawk
MCC Lubbock – Lubbock, TX $ 39.53
Pastored by: Rev. Renae Phillips
New Spirit Community Church MCC/UCC – Berkeley, CA $ 37.85
Pastored by: Rev. Elder Jim Mitulski
Healing Spirit MCC – Rochester, MN $ 37.73
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Nancy Horvath-Zurn
MCC Washington DC – Washington, DC $ 37.43
Pastored by: Rev. Dwayne Johnson
MCC of Greater Dallas – Dallas, TX $ 36.52
Pastored by: Rev. Colleen Darraugh
MCC of the Lehigh Valley – Allentown, PA $ 35.46
Pastored by: Rev. Elizabeth Goudy
SunCoast Cathedral MCC – Venice, FL $ 35.44
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Sherry Kennedy
FirstCoast MCC – St. Augustine, FL $ 34.89
Pastored by: Rev. Ruth Jensen-Forbell
Peninsula MCC – San Mateo, CA $ 33.72
Pastored by: Rev. Terri Echelbarger
Gospel of Jesus Christ MCC – Midland, MI $ 33.56
Pastored by: Rev. Jim Lynch (Interim)
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JULY 2010
LEADERSHIP in ATTENDANCE GAINS
Twenty-six churches [up 117% over June!] reported increases of more than 10% in average weekly attendance for July (as compared to June).
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MCC Auckland – Auckland, NZ 190.0%
Pastored by: Rev. Doug McGee
New Spirit Community Church MCC/UCC – Berkeley, CA 98.6%
Pastored by: Rev. Elder Jim Mitulski
Gospel of Jesus Christ MCC – Midland, MI 46.4%
Pastored by: Rev. Jim Lynch (Interim)
Tree of Life MCC – Ann Arbor, MI 38.5%
Pastored by: Rev. Fran Mayes
MCC Sacred Journey – Hendersonville, NC 36.6%
Pastored by: Rev. Jane Nelson
Living Springs MCC – Bath, ENG 34.6%
Pastored by: Rev. Kieren Bourne
Promise MCC – Dallas, TX 29.6%
Pastored by: Rev. Jon Haack
Peninsula MCC – San Mateo, CA 28.9%
Pastored by: Rev. Terri Echelbarger
MCC Elizabethtown – Elizabethtown, KY 25.3%
Pastored by: Rev. Cathy Porter
Emerald City MCC – Seattle, WA 24.4%
Pastored by: Rev. Ray Neal
MCC of the Quad Cities – Davenport, IA 22.8%
Pastored by: Rev. Rich Hendricks
Central Texas MCC – Waco, TX 20.9%
Pastored by: Rev. Charles Garrison
Spirit of Life MCC – New Point Richey, FL 20.2%
Pastored by: Rev. Suzie Chamness
Harvest MCC – Denton, TX 19.4%
Pastored by: Rev. Jeannie George
MCC Amarillo – Amarillo, TX 19.2%
Pastored by: Rev. Bernie Barbour (Interim)
MCC Portland – Portland, OR 16.9%
Pastored by: Rev. Nathan Meckley
Open Door MCC – Boyds, MD 16.4%
Pastored by: Rev. Jill McCrory (Interim)
Open Arms MCC – Pahoa, HI 15.9%
Patored by: Rev. Elder Debbie Martin
Redeemer MCC – Flint, MI 15.3%
Pastored by: Rev. Edwin Yates
MCC Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA 15.3%
Pastored by: Rev. Roberta Dunn
New Life MCC of Hampton Roads – Virginia Beach, VA 15.0%
Pastored by: Rev. Reg Richburg
Church of the Trinity MCC – Sarasota, FL 14.8%
Pastored by: Rev. Charles Tigard
MCC Rehoboth – Rehoboth Beach, DE 12.9%
Pastored by: Rev. Dr. Dusty Pruitt (Interim)
MCC of the Redwood Empire – Guerneville, CA 11.4%
Pastored by: Rev. Elisabeth Middleberg
Exodus MCC – Abilene, TX 11.2%
Pastored by: Rev. Margaret Walker
MCC South London – London, ENG 10.2%
Pastored by: Rev. Elder Jean White
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