Read Clint McCoy’s “How this mustard seed grew: The origin and impact of the per capita apportionment as a means of financing the General Assembly.”
From the November 2007 issue of Perspectives, published by the Office of the General Assembly.
A general overview of GA per capita that can be used as is or tailored to fit a presbytery, synod, or congregational context. (Requires PowerPoint software.)
See how one presbytery created a flyer for the per capita folder that tailors the information for their context. (created by Laura Viau)
Per capita dollars help the church be the church and are related to the functions of the Stated Clerk through actions of the General Assembly.
What is per capita?
Who pays per capita, and how much?
What is the current General Assembly per capita rate?
How is the General Assembly per capita rate set?
What do GA per capita dollars provide?
The earliest mention of something like a per capita apportionment dates back to the 1700s. In the mid-1800s, a “plan of mileage” was adopted by the General Assembly to defray the expenses of commissioners attending General Assembly meetings so that everyone could be present to participate regardless of distance or financial resources. Over time, per capita has been used to fund “ecclesiastical and administrative” functions that are shared by the whole church.
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