Congregation Life Hub – Finance
Congregational Life Hub
There are a number of sections in the hub that are of use to all our congregations. In this series we are looking at some of the webpages that are of use to LCNZ congregations, parishes, leaders and members. Have a read and make use of these resources.
Finance
(link here: CLH G&A – FINANCE )
The LCA Finance team have a number of product offerings that you are able to select, order and use. The two that ae relevant to LCNZ congregations and parishes are the LCA Transfer Fund and the LCA Levy.
LCA Pastors Transfer Fund
The LCA Pastors Transfer and Support Fund is used to support congregations and parishes across the LCANZ when they are in vacancy following the departure of a pastor to another call.
When a congregation is in vacancy this fund sets pout the conditions in relation to contributions and what can be claimed. Please refer to here for details Transfer Fund
There are a couple of differences that apply to pastors moving from a New Zealand congregation (insurance, moving companies. Please contact the district office via Debbie Venz at debbie.venz@lutheran.org.nz or +640212232734) for assistance.
LCA Funds Levy
This is used to support a number of pastor related expenses that General Church Board have determined need to be centralised and equalised. Please refer to here for details LCA Levy.
The levy is applied to all congregations and is charged based on the number of confirmed members as lodged in LAMP2 statistics. The current rate is based in AUD40 per member.
For LCNZ congregations an automatic payment needs to be set up to cover a monthly payment for your contribution. This needs to be reviewed and updated annually in March (after the completion of the LAMP2 statistics for the prior year).
If you have any questions, please contact your LCNZ district administrator.
Debbie Venz
M 021 2232734
E debbie.venz@lutheran.org.nz
