Q2 2024 Report (Apr-Jun)
Summary
Our second quarter was a steady and stable season of ministry while Pastor Greg was on sabbatical. Thank you to everyone who helped lead the ministries while Pastor Greg rests!
Ministry Highlights
Pastor Greg began his 4-month sabbatical in April. He has served RiverLife faithfully for 10 years and a few of those years were the most difficult during COVID. Rest well, Pastor Greg, and we look forward to you returning in August!
We had our biggest Level Up Sunday with 18 incoming youth members and 12 graduating high school seniors. We also leveled up Jeremy Garland from Kids Ministry Director to Kids Pastor! Congratulations to everyone!
Our youth group has increased by 50% across both campuses since February 2024. We currently average 38 students across both campuses. In 2023, we averaged 25 students. A big contributor is launching Plug’d (our weekly Friday night youth gatherings) at the Brooklyn Park campus in Q1.
We generated $12,100 of income!
We baptized 1 adult.
We recruited 7 first-time volunteers at our Fresh Fellowship event.
We raised $345 for the Great Commission Fund in Q2 (Q1: $205).
Attendance
There was a 3% decrease in attendance across both campuses since last quarter.
Quarterly average: 274 (Last quarter: 282. If we include Easter’s attendance in Q1, our average was 300)
Financial Update
Balance Sheet (Q2)
Income: $95,594.31
Expenses: $83,516.98
Net: +$12,077.33
Revenue Sources (Q2)
Offering: 86%
Facility Rental: 10%
Covid Clinics: 3%
Misc: 1%
Monthly Revenue (all sources)
Progress on 2024 Goals
Develop a comprehensive discipleship strategy.
No significant progress on this goal in Q2.
Improve the capacity and depth of our volunteers and leader.
We had a successful Fresh Fellowship event across both campuses in June. We recruited 7 first-time volunteers!
We brought back Volunteer of the Month at St. Paul campus honoring our awesome volunteers!
Stabilize and strengthen our financial position.
We finished Q2 in the positive with $12,100 in our checking account. Through 2024, our total income is $14,000. We’ve received 55% of our budgeted income while spending 51% on expenses. We’re right on track with our budget!
We started fundraising at Twins games. Our goal is to raise $20,000 in 2024 with $15,000 coming from these games. Help volunteer at a game to help us achieve our goal!
Become a voice of influence for Next-Gen Hmong Ministry
No significant progress on this goal in Q2.