Church Profile Form

Position: Full Time Minister

Church Information

Membership Information

Explaination of changes:
Attrition due to moves or death, or some dropped out after children left home.

Age of all active members:
01-20    15% 
20-34    10%
35-49    25%
50-64    20%
65+       30% 

Racial/ethnic:
African American 2%
Hispanic 2%
Caucasian 96%

Worship/Education Information

Worship schedule:
Time: 10:30-11:30 am

	5 yrs ago	Today
Average Attendance	100	90

Comment on changes: Nothing significant

Title of Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal: Songs & Hymns for Worship 
Publisher: Word Integrity, 1997

(Sample bulletin provided upon request)

Describe typical worship service: See bulletin for order, etc. Music varies but ranges from classical to gospel in choral, organ and piano, occasional violin or flute. We do not currently incorporate contemporary. The style of worship tends to be traditional in nature.

Financial Information

Ministry Information

Church/Sunday School:

	5 yrs ago	Today
Average Attendance	25	27

Explain changes: No significant change

Children’s programs/curricula:
Group Publishing Hands-On Curriculum - for pre-school and primary grades.

• Cherub choir (ring or sing) for preschool thru secong grade
• Junior Choir for 2-5th grade
• Young people’s program: 6th-12th graders use a curriculum called "Student Life Bible Study".
• Teen Sunday School class is fundraising on their own to build a well in Africa thru World Vision. Set goal of $5400 last year--almost there.
• Youth Choir for 6th grade and up.
• Christmas pageant and Spring Choir Night include children of all ages.

Adult education program:
We gather in Christ's name so that - as a community - we can worship Him through prayer; Bible reading, study, and discussion; and sing hymns of praise. We are a small holistic group whose members encourage and support each other both inside of and outside of the meeting times The class is open to all adults, Christian or not. So far all have been Christians, but at varying stages from infancy/seeker to mature. Currently we have two 90-minute classes, both on Thursdays, so people can pick whichever one best fits their day's schedule. The class and discussion are led by a facilitator. We open with a hymn and prayer and close with prayer. Around 20 people - half from LMFC, half from other churches - attend. A donation is requested to cover the materials' costs.

Some of the courses (past, present, and future): video-assist: "That the World May Know" "Jesus of Nazareth"; a couple of Beth Moore series others - using Bible, study guides, and privately developed manual: Christ in Genesis, Apostles' Creed, Gospel of Mark, Romans, Daniel, Revelation, Letters of John, Heaven, Parables, Gospel of John (next year)

Adult groups/organizations:

Name of Group	Frequency of Meeting	Est. Attendance
FWSCS	8-9 times/year	15
Healing Service	2nd Sunday/month	8-10
Prayer Group & Prayer Chain	Weekly	5
Spiritual Life Board	1/month	9
Board of Trustees	1/month	9
Meals on Wheels	3/week	6
Alcoholics Anonymous	2/week	75
Garden Club	4 times/year	20
Choir	44 Sundays/year	15

Also multiple Support Committees as needed for functions

Describe one event that added to spiritual life: The convening of the "cottage" meetings by our Interim Minister to invite all members of the church to participate in meeting him, giving some history of why they belong to this church, what is of value to them in the church and where each of them want to see the church place emphasis and grow.

Building Information

Buildings:

Original Church & Addition provide space for worship, Christian education, social events, fundraisers and space to offer to community events

Separate Rectory/Parsonage and 2 car garage for the housing of the Minister and family

Are they adequate for present program? Yes

Plan for capital expenditures within next 5 years? Yes, there are ongoing modernization projects at the Parsonage, such as window replacements for enhanced weatherization.

Is there a mortgage? No

Pastor’s study is: In church

Staff Information - All are part-time
Secretary
Organist
Sexton (2)
Choir Director
Treasurer
Technical Secretary 

Consistory Information

Membership: method of selection
The consistory (Council) is made up of all members of two boards of our church – the Board of Spiritual Life and the Board of Trustees. Each of these members must be a member of the church, not just an attendee. The members are sought out by a Nominating Committee, presented to the congregation, and elected to serve for a three-year term with a possible successive 2nd 3-year term (max. of 6 years). The Council is led by the President of the Congregation, an elected person.

List age, gender and occupation of each:

Board of Spiritual Life –

Minister 65+, male, retired – interim
Council Pres. 50+, male, IBM employee
Member 40+, female, homemaker/volunteer
Member 65+, female, retired
Member 45+, female, owner of mailing business
Member 60+, female, retired
Member 50+, female, homemaker/volunteer
Member 50+, female, owner of water co. business
Member Vacancy

Board of Trustees –

Minister see above
Council Pres see above
Chair 55+, female, retired
Member 55+, female, partner in family tool & die business
Member 50+, male, IBM employee
Member 50, female, homemaker/volunteer
Member 45+, male, horticulturist
Member 60+, male, retired
Member Vacancy

Congregational Information

In our congregation:

	Few	Many	Most
Have had 12 years of education			x
Have had some education beyond high school			x
Have a college degree		x
Have a graduate degree	x

In our congregation:

Expectations & Requirements of Minister

Choose up to six Christian ministry activities most important to your congregation:

6 Preaching
5 Spiritual Leadership
4 Youth Ministry
3 Pastoral Calling
2 Pastoral Counseling
1 Membership Growth

Special training desired?

In addition to a Masters of Divinity Degree and being in good and regular standing within the denomination in which one was ordained, it would be helpful for the pastor to have Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
The pastor would do well to be acquainted with small groups such as "Christ Care", and/ or "Stephen's Ministry". And, in terms of church growth, one should be acquainted with "Natural Church Growth Development" or another church growth program.

Languages: Fluent in language other than English? No

Compensation, Benefits, & Ministry Expenses

Salary we are prepared to offer is negotiable, dependent upon experience offered.

The average annual increase to our pastor over past 3 years: NA

Is a parsonage provided? Yes

Is it on site with church? No

How far from church? 2 blocks, on a residential street.

Parsonage style:
2 story
4 bedroom
1.5 baths

What plans are in place for renovation and/or redecorating the parsonage? Update electrical, replacement thermal windows, update baths and kitchen, and painting interior.

Benefits to be provided:
• Pension
• Medical and life insurance
• Unemployment insurance
• Disability insurance
• Provision of sabbatical
• 4 Weeks vacation
• $3,000 Travel reimbursement
• $3,000 Approx. Social Security allowance
• $ 250 Book Allowance

Is a minister’s housing allowance in lieu of a parsonage a negotiable option? Yes

Community Information

Community served: Town of 4000 +

Cooperative ministry: Lenten services rotate among 5 churches; Minister and church representatives (2) serve on Board of Directors of senior housing project; and church hosts community food bank and Meals on Wheels program.

What makes your church uniquely attractive to people in your community? We are the only truly protestant church in 5+ mile radius by our inclusive, multi-denominational nature and welcoming reputation. Our music program is renowned.

Community involvement in past year:

Describe changes currently occurring in the community in which your congregation ministers, & identify ways God is acting among you to meet these new challenges?

Which denominations are present within 3 miles? Protestant (LMFC), Roman Catholic & Episcopal

Outreach:

What percentage of people within one mile are unchurched? Unknown.

Our strategy is to advertise when our services are, what exciting programs we are offering (spiritual and community-based), and to continue to support community needs, with the expectation that good news may be enticing to someone who is searching.

The income level of the people in our congregation tends to be: about average for our community (meets the median)

Describe your community and school system:

Millbrook (pop. 1,400) is a village located near the center of Dutchess County, New York. It is surrounded by the 60-square mile Town of Washington (total pop. 4,700). About 40% of Millbrook households are married couples, 25% have children, and 20% have someone living alone who is 65 or older. The median family income is $65,000 and the median household income is $41,000. Six percent of the population lives below the poverty line.

The two other churches in Millbrook are St. Joseph's (Catholic) and Grace Episcopal. There are nine churches in the greater Town of Washington area, and most are smaller than Lyall Memorial Federated Church. More info at:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=millbrook+new+york+churches 

The Millbrook public school system is comprised of Elm Drive Elementary (K-2), Alden Place Elementary (3-5), Millbrook Middle School (6-8) and Millbrook High School (9-12). The new high school building opened in 2006. The parsonage borders Elm Drive Elementary and is half a mile from the other Millbrook public schools. More information on the Millbrook public schools at: http://www.millbrookcsd.org/

There are also two Catholic schools in Millbrook and two private schools in the Town of Washington. The two Catholic schools are St. Josephs (K-8) and Cardinal Hayes School (a residential school for developmentally disabled children). The two private schools are Dutchess Day School (K-8) and Millbrook Preparatory School (9-12). For more information on the Millbrook area, residents, schools, activities, shops, restaurants, and arts and leisure, see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millbrook%2C_New_York

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=millbrook+new+york+schools

In terms of higher learning within our County, Vassar College, Marist College and Dutchess Community College are each about fifteen miles away in Poughkeepsie, New York. Finally, a myriad of colleges, art and entertainment are eighty-eight miles away in New York City, with regular train service from Poughkeepsie to our West, or Dover Plains to our East.

Other Information

Record of last 3 pastors: Dates of Service

Rev. Dr. Karl Esmark 1995 - 2008

Rev. James Hicks       1988 - 1994

Rev. Richard Colen    1975 - 1987