Each dot represents one person. Blue dots are new people in the past year (2,796).
“So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” Acts 2:41
Average weekly attendance and annual giving per fiscal year (July–June)
In 2012, Mars Hill was the 3rd fastest-growing and 28th largest church in the country. (Outreach Magazine)
Percentage of people at Mars Hill Church who gave in fiscal year 2012
“We are pleased to welcome Mars Hill Church as ECFA’s 1,700th member. By meeting the stringent criteria ECFA applies to all applicants, this certifies to supporters of the church and the public that Mars Hill meets the highest standards of financial ethics, faithfulness, and accountability.” Dan Busby, President of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
*Based on fiscal year period: July 2011 to June 2012
*Numbers based on audited financial statements. In 2012, Mars Hill Church received an “Unqualified Opinion,” which is the most favorable outcome according to auditing standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
In 2012, we moved from an annual budget model to a weekly budget model that is more scalable as we grow.
The new model is based on the number of adults at Mars Hill Church each week. We want to make sure that our weekly spending per adult does not exceed our weekly giving per adult. Income and expenses vary from month to month, along with attendance, but our goal looks like this chart.
Positive margin each week allows us to maintain sufficient cash reserves and be prepared for any unexpected opportunities God may provide.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
Help us finish the year strong, plan for 2013, and build momentum for the work God has for us in the new year:
1 Go to MarsHill.com/give
2 Make a year-end gift.
3 Make a giving pledge for 2013.
4 Set up recurring giving (ACH) for the New Year.
