At Platt Park Church, we speak transparently about finances because money touches more than budgets — it touches our hearts. Jesus connected our resources to our trust, security, and worship. So when we talk about finances, we’re really talking about discipleship and learning to trust the goodness and faithfulness of God.
We speak about stewardship not out of pressure, but invitation. Everything we have is a gift, and giving is one way we say, “God, You are our provider.” In a culture that often tells us we live in scarcity and must hold tightly to what we have, generosity becomes a quiet act of trust.
We also speak openly because we are a community. Following Jesus was never meant to be private. As we pray for one another and share burdens; we also share in the responsibility and joy of supporting the mission God has given us. Transparency builds trust and helps us walk honestly together.
Financial Snapshot (January–February 2026)
As we move into the year together, we want to continue sharing regular snapshots of our church finances so that our community can see how things are progressing and how God is providing through the generosity of our congregation. For those who would like to explore further, our Financial FAQ and full financial reports are always available.
Through the first two months of the year, giving has come in a little lighter than the pace we budgeted. We have received about $71,835 in tithes and offerings compared to $91,667 budgeted, which puts giving at about 78% of the planned pace so far this year.
Our expenses are generally very close to the budget we set:
- Staffing costs are right where we expected them to be, with $64,377 spent compared to $68,097 budgeted.
- Administrative expenses are also very close to plan, totaling $22,334 compared to $21,933 budgeted.
- Outreach spending is slightly under pace but largely on track, with $9,195 spent compared to $10,057 budgeted through February.
As a reminder, we are currently operating on a six-month budget that runs through June 30, 2026. This transitional budget allows us to move our church to a July–June fiscal year, which will help align our planning and budgeting rhythms more naturally with the life of the church. For those who would like to explore the details further, full financial reports are always available.
We are grateful for the generosity and faithfulness of this community. The ministry of our church is sustained entirely through the gifts of the congregation, and we trust that God provides through His people. Our heart is not to create obligation, but to cultivate trust — in God and with one another. Our simple invitation is this: pray. Periodically ask, “God, what might You be calling me to do?” As we learn to listen and respond together, we trust that God will provide everything we need for all He calls us to.