Report of the Board of Directors, Pinebrook Bible Conference
The year of 1993 marks the celebration of the 25th year of ministry of the Bible Fellowship Church at Pinebrook Bible Conference. This is the fourth annual report I have been privileged to submit to Annual Conference. Pinebrook provides a tremendous opportunity for evangelism and discipleship which has been entrusted to the stewardship of our Church.
God has enabled us to accomplish a major improvement with the renovation of the White Chapel. Most of the work was accomplished by our staff and donated labor. The major cost was covered by individuals who made special contributions. There has been a continual upgrade of all the buildings and the property. Two John Deere lawn tractors and a four-wheel drive diesel John Deere back-hoe and loader were also purchased.
The balance sheet for 1992 shows a loss of $27,746.29 for the year. A major concern to the Director is the inability to raise money through gifts and offerings. All other conferences depend on 30% to 60% of their annual income on gifts and offerings. Our 1992 budget was supported with only 5.3% by gifts and offerings. Of this 5.3%, only 1.7% came from the budgets of the Bible Fellowship Churches.
I would appreciate the opportunity to be able to share this tremendous ministry to all of our churches. It appears that many do not realize nor view Pinebrook as a mission worthy of financial support.
A major decision was made by the board to appoint Nate Brosius to serve as the Marketing Coordinator. His mission is to implement programs and procedures which will utilize Pinebrook to its fullest potential.
The Board of Directors has been very supportive to me and has encouraged me through some difficult decisions. Thanks be to God for dedicated Staff members who willingly work at great sacrifice because they believe in the ministry of Pinebrook.
A major concern facing us in the year 1994 is to deal with the action of Monroe County supervisors which have moved to place all land and property on the tax rolls, effective January 1, 1994. Join us in prayer that this situation may be resolved without great harm to the ministry of Pinebrook.
Rev. Bert N. Brosius
Director
Board of Directors, Pinebrook Bible Conference: Bert N. Brosius, Director; Alva C. Cassel, President and Chairman; Harold L. Snyder, Jr., Vice President; William C. Rapp, Secretary; John F. Moran, Treasurer; Carl Ackerman, Daniel P. Allen, Lee E. Boyles, R. Jerry Brush, Kermit K. Gehman, LeRoy O. Herb, Robert F. Johnson, Calvin T. Reed, John M. Stengele.