Understanding Apportionments
Thank you for your generosity as you share your witness, your time, your wisdom, your love and your resources in Christ’s mission through the United Methodist Church. Countless lives in your communities and around the world are enriched through your generous gifts, prayers,
As you share God’s abundance, your gift of $1 supports:
- Your Local Church’s Ministry 91.11%
- World Service and Connectional Ministries 7.95%
- Second Mile Giving 0.41%
- Other Apportionments 0.53%
Based on the grand total of all expenditures as reported on the 2020 Table II.
For use in local churches, visit the Apportionments in a Minute Vimeo page and click the Download button below the video.
*Percentages used in this video reflect 2017 statistical data
Apportionment Formula
The NC Conference apportionment formula is approved by each Annual Conference session and is based on how a church spends money. The apportionment formula limits
Local Church Base Amount
The base amount of local church expenses is calculated by adding all expenditures reported on Table II and then subtracting exclusions.
Table II Expenditures – Exclusions
Ratio
Each church’s base is then compared to the total of all base amounts for all other churches.
Local Church Base Amount
Total of All Base Amounts for All Other Churches
Final Calculation
Finally, the budget approved at the last Annual Conference is distributed to each church using the same ratio.
Ratio * Budget Approved @ Previous AC
Resources
Use the following resources to interpret the conference budget.
Mission & Service
Descriptions and amounts for conference budget line items, a list of resource persons, and media resources to use in interpreting the conference budget.
District Remittances
Current year reports updated in real-time with all payments that have been processed through the Treasurer’s Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
See our FAQ list to see if a question you have is answered.
Does The UMC fund…?
One of the more frequent questions Ask The UMC receives is about whether The United Methodist Church funds particular non-United Methodist organizations.
The Financial Commitment of
The United Methodist Church
This booklet, produced each quadrennium, outlines for you the decisions of the General Conference related to the budget of the Church.”
Apportionments
Workshop
Did You Know?
Learn more about Special Sundays, The Advance, and other apportioned funds from the General Church.
Posts About Apportionments
The articles below contain information about apportionments.
