• The Bridge is planning on increasing our giving category by 1% each year until we reach 10%.

  • The Bridge does not attempt to budget designated giving. It would be impossible to estimate

the generosity of our congregation. The Bridge has always responded above and beyond

expectations when a special need or project is presented.

  • 100% of designated giving is passed through to the designated recipient. For example, if $5,000

is given to assist various team members expenses for a missions trip, each member receives

100% of what was given for their benefit.

  • During 2022, we received designated offerings totaling $75,760 for domestic outreach

programs including Christmas for the Community, Eastern KY Relief, Reset Ministries, Threads

of Love and others.

  • In addition, we received $56,200 for world outreach programs and missionaries.

Average Church Budget Trends

  • Using 40% to 60% of the churches budget for staff salaries & benefits is a “normal” range for most churches.

  • Using 15-40% of the churches budget for facility expenses (building costs, debt, etc.) is a “normal” range for most churches.

  • Using 10-30% of the churches budget for Ministries & Outreach is a “normal’ range for most churches