We're making cuts to keep under that ceiling. But think of it this way. All that's a bargain. More than that, these assessments only cover about one-third of the overall budget. Mission contributions account for the largest share of the RCA's budget.
Assessments are like paying for the denomination's plumbing system.
You'd be the first to complain if the bureaucratic drains were always clogged. Without the infrastructure that assessments provide, our mission would suffer. It's time we talk about this again. We just completed our second successful Spring Sabbath. Over 500 RCA pastors and spouses came for fellowship, renewal, and inspiration.