Church budget & ministry plan

Our 2027 Ministry Plan

Every gift to our church is put to work sharing God's love here in the Lower Keys: in worship, in caring for one another and in serving our neighbors. Mission and evangelism come first. This is how the 2027 plan, approved by the congregation on September 25, 2026, puts those gifts to work.

“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” 1 Peter 4:10

Mission & evangelism first

Reaching beyond our walls

$17,115

for mission, outreach and welcoming new neighbors in 2027, through our budget and our members' mission gifts.

$329 for mission, every week
of the year

Beyond the Keys

$13,915

Joining with United Methodists everywhere to serve people near and far.

Training pastors, supporting colleges and mission work worldwide
UMCOR disaster relief
Residing Hope

Here on the Keys

$3,200

Serving and welcoming our neighbors across the Lower Keys.

Community outreach and local mission projects
The 24 Hour Shower ministry
Inviting new neighbors to worship and belong

Where your gifts go

Ministry in every line

Our 2027 spending plan totals $204,122. Each part of it supports a ministry of the church.

Pastoral leadership & care

$81,34040%

Preaching, teaching, visits and walking with families through life's milestones, led by our pastor.

A home for worship & community

$71,65035%

Insurance, utilities, cleaning and upkeep that keep our sanctuary, fellowship hall and parsonage open and welcoming.

Investing in our campus

$20,70010%

New carpet, concrete spalling repair, new shade umbrella covers and a new air-conditioning unit.

Mission & outreach

$16,2828%

Our share of United Methodist mission around the world, plus outreach and service right here at home. See the full mission picture.

Worship & music

$7,0503%

Our pianist, worship supplies and altar flowers for Sunday worship.

Church office

$5,6003%

Bookkeeping, office supplies and software, and reimbursements, so every dollar is carefully tracked.

Fellowship & hospitality

$1,5001%

Kitchen supplies for the shared meals and gatherings that make us a church family.

Where support comes from

Many hands, one church

Your faithful giving is the heart of our ministry, joined by partners who share our campus and our wider United Methodist connection.

Your givingTithes and offerings from our congregation and friends

$130,000

Campus partners and the connection at workRent from groups who use our facilities, plus Equitable Compensation support from our annual conference as we welcome a new pastor

$81,500

Fellowship meals & yard saleChurch family events that also support our ministry

$2,500

Be part of it

There's a place for you here

Give

Give online anytime, or in the offering plate on Sunday.

Ways to give

Serve

Join a mission project, help with outreach or fellowship meals, share your music, or pitch in on the landscaping fundraiser.

Ministries & outreach

Ask

The full line-item budget is available from the church office. Call (305) 872-2470 or email pastor@bigpineumc.com.

2027 budget approved by Big Pine United Methodist Church on September 25, 2026.