Ministry Share
Starting in 2023, we began calculating Ministry Share invoices based on real-time income. This change aligns with the method requested by FMC-USA for calculating the Equal Participation Plan (EPP). We believe this method benefits most churches by allowing the ebb and flow of Ministry Share expense as income fluctuates.
The Ministry Shares that we collect from each local church are comprised of two parts:
EPP (Equal Participation Plan): 3.2%, which we send to FMC-USA.
Ministry Share: 5.5%, which stays with the Southern Michigan Conference (SMC) to support its mission of growing disciples, leaders, and churches.
The total Ministry Share is calculated as 8.7% of the church’s adjusted income from two months prior. For example, November’s Ministry Share is based on 8.7% of September’s adjusted income.
Adjusted Church Income is determined by taking the total church income and subtracting specific exclusions. Below is a link to a one page information sheet that explains the exclusion items that you will be asked to report each month and a calendar of when those reports will be due.
You will use the following link to report your income each month. The link does not change – so feel free to bookmark this page and use it each month for your reporting.
As a part of this process, you will be receiving 2 different invoices from SMC. One invoice will contain life insurance amounts and any amounts you have asked us to invoice related to your partnership commitments to world missions, church planting, Somerset Beach Camp, etc. The second invoice will contain Ministry Shares only. You are welcome to send a single check for these two invoices if that is more convenient for you.
Any questions can be directed to office@smcfmc.org.
Blessings,
Jenny Rivera, SMC Director of Operations