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We are happy to announce the addition
of Daniel Drea to our staff as our part-time
financial manager. Dan earned both a MS degree in accounting and a
BA degree in economics from the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is a licensed CPA.
Most recently, Dan was the CFO
at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Milwaukee. Prior to
that, he served as the Director of Business & Finance at Pius XI
High School and the Director of Business & Finance for the Marcus Center
of the Performing Arts, both located in Milwaukee. Dan has also
lectured on accounting and economics at the University level. Dan has served
on a number of non-profit Boards and is currently serving on the Board of Directors of St. Clare Management whose mission is to provide
affordable housing to low income and elderly families and individuals.
His wife Lynn is employed at
the New Berlin office of Tectura Corporation. They have two
children, Sean and Jenna-Rose.
Dan's interests include sports,
music, theater, nature and playing with his children.
SHARED RESOURCES FOR SHARED MINISTRIES
Fair Share Contributions Support Every Day Needs
Every year delegates attending the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC)
annual meeting vote to approve an operating budget based on member churches contributing approximately $10 per
active member. Budgeting for this "fair share" contribution is certainly a sign of support for the association and the
work of churches across the country. But what exactly does this contribution support? How does this
commitment further the work of Congregational Christian Churches and why are these funds necessary?
The general fund does more than support the association office. It is the fund that supports shared ministries by
· Promoting youth assemblies and programs;
· Recruiting and placing ministers;
· Developing ideas, methods and materials for women's groups;
· Publishing The
Congregationalist;
· Providing Sunday school curriculum and materials;
· Feeding the hungry;
· Establishing new churches overseas; and…
· much, much more!
What amazing work is being accomplished through those among us who honor their Fair Share commitments!
Let us not loose sight of the tremendous impact each church can have on God's kingdom by supporting the work of
the association. Consider the encouragement found in Galatians 6:9, and let us "…not lose heart in doing good, for
in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." Please include the Fair Share contribution in your church
budget and join with others who reap the good rewards of ministry.
Financial Services Committee
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