2020 Statistical Data Entry

The Book of Discipline states that one of the administrative responsibilities of the pastor is "to give an account of their pastoral ministries to the charge and annual conference according to prescribed forms." Statistics are to be reported to the conference, compiled and checked for accuracy.

The bishop and the cabinet use statistical trends to assist in the clergy appointment process. The results assist local churches in identifying ministry areas that are extraordinarily successful and in determining the success of ministry and discipleship plans.

The information also is used by annual conferences to calculate local church apportioned funds and by the general church to apportion local conferences.
 

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To be credited for 2020, apportionments MUST be in the Conference Finance Office in Baton Rouge no later than noon on Monday, January 11, 2021.

You can begin entering information on January 1, 2021.   The deadline for Table 1 is January 11, 10:00pm.  

The Pastor's report containing the names related to membership changes on Table 1 must be sent to the district office as soon as the data is input online.

Tables 2 & 3 will be due January 24, 10:00 pm.
 

Downloadable Forms and Tables 

• Instructions for All Districts 2020
• 2020 Attestation of Pastor and Treasurer
• 2020 Safe Sanctuaries Compliance Form
• 2020 Table 1
• 2020 Table 2: Itemized Worksheet
• 2020 Table 2: Sr Pastor Compensation Worksheet
• 2020 Table 2: Associate Pastor Compensation Worksheet
• 2020 Table 2: Church Assets & Expenses
• 2020 Table 3: Church Income & Giving
• 2020 Membership Report of the Pastor
• 2020 Report of the Finance Committee
• 2020 Fund Balance Report
• 2020 Report of the Trustees
• Minimum Insurance Requirements

Remember Tables 1, 2, & 3 are also to be entered online. The tables above are intended to help you gather the information needed to complete the online entry. Be sure to read the instruction sheet before beginning.

Some Tips: 

• Do not wait until the last minute. The longer you wait the busier the system becomes and you can encounter bandwidth problems.  
• If you are entering for more than one church, you must enter one church at a time.
• Do not open two browser windows and enter churches concurrently.
• Even though the online system is available 24/7 during the time described above, there may be no one to offer technical assistance after normal business hours.