Dear Friends,
One of the greatest joys of serving at FBC Midlothian is seeing how God transforms lives through the faithfulness of His people. Children are discovering who they are in Christ, students are being grounded in God’s Word, families are finding biblical community, individuals are taking their next steps of faith, and missionaries are carrying the gospel beyond our city. These moments are possible because our church family faithfully invests in the work God has entrusted to us.
As we prepare for another ministry year, the Finance Committee is recommending a 2026/2027 Proposed Operating Budget of $5,044,000, a 5.18% increase over the current budget. More than a financial plan, this budget is a ministry plan that supports our mission of building resilient disciples who lead people to pursue Jesus where they live, work, and play.
Several priorities shaped this recommendation. We are increasing our investment in Missions to strengthen gospel outreach locally and globally. We have combined our Kids and Preschool ministries into one budget, providing greater clarity and supporting a unified approach to building lifelong faith from the earliest years. The budget also includes funding to prepare thoughtfully for the future Senior Pastor search and continues investing in the pastors, ministry leaders, and support staff who faithfully serve our church family.
Stewardship remains central to every financial decision. Each ministry request has been carefully evaluated to maximize Kingdom impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Personnel expenses represent 52.5% of the proposed budget, while Facilities account for 24.4%, reflecting an investment in both the people and resources necessary to sustain healthy ministry.
The proposed budget requires average weekly giving of approximately $97,000. Throughout our history, God has faithfully provided through the generosity and obedience of His people. We remain committed to wisely managing every resource entrusted to us and adjusting as needed throughout the year.
In the coming year, we will continue walking together through God’s Word and growing as resilient disciples who are connected to Christ, trained in His truth, and actively living out the gospel. Our prayer is not simply that we accomplish more, but that we become more like Christ as we faithfully follow Him together.
Questions may be addressed during our Budget Discussion via Zoom on Sunday, August 9, at 4:00 pm. The congregational vote will take place on Sunday, August 16, during each worship service without discussion.
Thank you for your generosity, trust, and partnership in the ministry of FBC Midlothian. I am grateful to serve alongside a church family that understands stewardship is more than caring for resources—it is joining God in the work of changing lives.
Jason Golden
Executive Pastor
MINISTRIES
2026 – 2027
MISSIONS
$ 403,600 | 11% change
The Missions budget supports more than 30 ministry partners serving locally, nationally, and around the world through evangelism, church planting, compassion ministries, and global missions.
Strategic Investment: This year’s increase reflects our continued commitment to expanding the reach of the gospel through both existing and emerging ministry partnerships. As God opens new opportunities, we desire to invest faithfully in seeing lives transformed through Jesus Christ while extending FBC Midlothian’s mission beyond our community.
PASTORAL
$ 7,700 | 1% change
This budget provides resources that support pastoral care, biblical teaching, sermon preparation, and ministry needs that equip our pastor to faithfully shepherd and care for our church family as we grow together in Christ.
WORSHIP
$ 69,700 | 7% change
This budget supports music resources, licensing, production technology, instruments, and equipment that help create meaningful worship environments where people can glorify Christ together and respond to His Word.
EDUCATION
$ 73,000 | 0% change
The Education budget provides curriculum, classroom resources, leadership development, and ministry support that strengthen biblical teaching across every stage of life, equipping resilient disciples to know God’s Word and live it faithfully.
STUDENTS
$ 100,000 | 0% change
Student Ministry exists to help middle and high school students know Christ, grow in their faith, and become lifelong disciples. This budget supports weekly gatherings, discipleship groups, camps, mission opportunities, leadership development, and outreach that encourage students to pursue Jesus with confidence.
KIDS
$ 142,500 | 0% change
The Kids Ministry budget supports Sunday and Wednesday programming, Kidlothian, Noah’s Neighborhood, curriculum, summer camps, and outreach opportunities that help children build a strong biblical foundation from an early age.
Strategic Investment: Beginning this fiscal year, Preschool Ministry has been incorporated into a unified Kids Ministry budget. While this results in a significant increase within this line item, it primarily reflects a budget realignment that more accurately represents how these ministries now function together as we partner with families to disciple the next generation.
SENIOR ADULTS
$ 9,000 | 3% change
These funds support the Explorers Ministry through Bible studies, fellowship opportunities, service projects, and ministry activities that encourage continued spiritual growth, meaningful relationships, and active Kingdom service.
FAMILY
$ 79,825 | 14% change
Family Ministry exists to strengthen marriages, equip parents, and provide biblical care through every season of life.
Strategic Investment: Continued growth in ministries such as Re|Engage, GriefShare, DivorceCare, the Creek Bend Center for Counseling, and benevolence assistance reflects an increasing opportunity to strengthen families and provide Christ-centered care to our church and community.
OFFICE & OPERATIONS
$ 101,000 | 4% change
Office & Operations provides the administrative foundation that supports every ministry across the church. These funds maintain financial systems, office equipment, supplies, and administrative resources that allow ministry teams to serve efficiently, responsibly, and with excellence.
COMMUNICATIONS
$ 19,000 | 11% change
The Communications budget supports our website, social media, print publications, photography, video, and digital communication platforms that connect people with the ministries and life of FBC Midlothian.
Strategic Investment: Effective communication strengthens discipleship by helping people stay informed, celebrate life change, and discover opportunities to worship, grow, serve, and share the hope of Christ.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
$ 50,000 | 6% change
Technology supports nearly every ministry across our campus. These funds provide secure networks, reliable computers, cloud-based services, and the systems that power worship, classrooms, communications, livestreaming, and daily ministry operations, creating dependable infrastructure that enables ministry to flourish.
SECURITY
$ 46,150 | 8% change
Providing a safe and secure environment is an important part of caring for everyone who gathers on our campus. These funds support off-duty police officers, Safety Team training, emergency preparedness, alarm monitoring, and campus security systems so our church family and guests can worship with confidence.
GUEST SERVICES
$ 14,000 | 0% change
Guest Services helps create a welcoming environment where every person feels valued from the moment they arrive. These resources support hospitality, guest engagement, and connection opportunities that help people take their next step in following Christ within the life of our church.
CHURCH PERSONNEL
$ 2,648,100 | 4% change
People are the church’s greatest ministry resource. This budget provides salaries, benefits, and related personnel costs for the pastors, ministry leaders, and support staff who faithfully serve our congregation.
Strategic Investment: Investing in our staff strengthens our ability to disciple people, equip volunteers, care for families, and faithfully carry out the mission God has entrusted to FBC Midlothian. Healthy ministry is built on faithful, called, and well-supported leaders.
PASTOR SEARCH*
$ 40,000 | New
*This new budget allocation prepares the church financially for a future Senior Pastor search.
Strategic Investment: Establishing this fund in advance demonstrates intentional stewardship and positions the church to approach this important leadership transition prayerfully, strategically, and without placing an unexpected burden on a future operating budget.
CHURCH TRANSPORTATION
$ 8,825 | -8% change
These funds provide for the maintenance, fuel, insurance, registration, and operation of the church’s transportation fleet, supporting ministry events and helping people remain connected to the life of our church.
FACILITIES & PROPERTIES
$ 1,231,600 | 3% change
Our campus is a ministry tool that supports worship, discipleship, fellowship, outreach, and community throughout the week. This budget provides for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and stewardship of our buildings and grounds, ensuring our facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for everyone God brings to FBC Midlothian.