Annual 2012 - Catawba River Baptist Association
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183rd Annual Meeting of the Catawba River Baptist Association was held March 29, 2012 at Zion Baptist Church, Morganton, NC and October 25, 2012 at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church, Hickory, NC ************************************************** The 184th 2013 Annual Meeting will be held March 28, 2013 at Mull's Grove Baptist Church, Morganton, NC and October 24, 2013 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Morganton, NC 1 Table of Contents Mission Statement ........................................................................................................... 5 2011 Leadership Profile .................................................................................................. 6 CRBA Organization Chart ............................................................................................. 12 Messengers Spring 2012 Meeting ................................................................................. 13 Messengers Fall 2012 Meeting ..................................................................................... 15 Constitution and Bylaws ................................................................................................ 17 2012 Annual Meetings................................................................................................... 23 Program – Spring Session ......................................................................................... 23 Proceedings – Spring Session ................................................................................... 24 Program - Fall Session ............................................................................................... 26 Proceedings - Fall Session ......................................................................................... 27 Reports – Spring Session.............................................................................................. 30 2011 - 12 Financial Reports ...................................................................................... 30 Financial Reports ....................................................................................................... 31 Director of Missions Report ........................................................................................ 35 Missions Team Report ............................................................................................... 37 VBS Team Report ...................................................................................................... 38 Toy Store 2011 Report ............................................................................................... 39 Woman’s Missionary Union Report ............................................................................ 40 SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT CHURCH DEVELOPMENT ................................. 41 Men’s Ministry Team Report ...................................................................................... 42 Western Piedmont Campus Ministry Report .............................................................. 43 Catawba River Baptist Association-Calendar ............................................................. 44 Reports – Fall Session .................................................................................................. 45 2012 Financial Reports .............................................................................................. 45 BUDGET .................................................................................................................... 50 Memorials ................................................................................................................... 53 CRBA Proposed Mission and Vision Statements ....................................................... 55 Director of Missions Report ........................................................................................ 56 Endowment Fund ....................................................................................................... 58 Evangelism Report ..................................................................................................... 59 Missions Team Report ............................................................................................... 60 Seminary Extension Report ........................................................................................ 61 Senior Adult Team Report .......................................................................................... 61 2 South Mountain Baptist Camp .................................................................................... 62 Sunday School Report Church Development Team ................................................... 63 Toy Store ‘12 .............................................................................................................. 64 Vacation Bible School ................................................................................................ 65 Woman’s Missionary Union Report ............................................................................ 66 Local Ministries ............................................................................................................. 67 Burke United Christian Ministries ............................................................................... 67 Mimosa Christian Counseling Center ......................................................................... 68 State Reports ................................................................................................................ 70 Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina ............................................................... 70 Baptist Convention of North Carolina ......................................................................... 73 Baptist Foundation ..................................................................................................... 74 Baptist Hospital .......................................................................................................... 75 Baptist Retirement Homes ......................................................................................... 77 Biblical Recorder ........................................................................................................ 78 Christian Higher Education ......................................................................................... 79 GuideStone ................................................................................................................ 80 North Carolina Missions Offering - 2011 .................................................................... 81 Catawba River Baptist Association – Calendar ............................................................. 82 Directories and Statistical Tables .................................................................................. 83 Senior Pastor Directory .............................................................................................. 83 Church Staff Directory ................................................................................................ 87 2012 Congregational Summary .................................................................................. 93 BAPTISM INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 96 Financial - General ..................................................................................................... 99 Financial - Missions .................................................................................................. 102 3 4 Mission Statement Uniting and strengthening CRBA Churches to be on mission in building the Kingdom of Christ in the community and beyond. Vision Statement We envision the CRBA to be a group of churches working together in unity and love to build the Kingdom of God in our region and beyond. The churches will so manifest the love of Christ that the people outside each church will be drawn to the Savior and want to know the One who is behind this love. Each of our churches will be focusing on sharing the Gospel message on a regular basis in our region and wherever the Lord may send the members of those churches. CRBA will provide opportunities for those churches to work together in this area of evangelism. CRBA envisions being able to lead our members to become more dedicated disciples of Jesus who will be making disciples of those who are coming to know Jesus as their Savior. Each of these new converts will be taught how they too can make disciples of others. CRBA churches will be praying churches that are impacting their world through prayer. This commitment to prayer permeates who they are as the body of Christ and establishes deep relationships with the Father that allows Him to use us to touch the entire world. It allows the power of God to be unleashed so that He accomplishes His mighty work here and to the ends of the earth. CRBA churches are on mission with God, doing work in many areas of the world. Because of this work, God is adding to His church daily those who are being saved. This is happening both in our own churches and in those places where we are working to build His Kingdom around the world. CRBA churches envision working together in a way that will encourage and strengthen each other. We are giving wise counsel and loving encouragement to each other in such a way that we are advancing the Kingdom of God to the greatest degree possible until Jesus comes. 5 2012 Leadership Profile Administrative Team Director of Missions - Phillip (Phil) Oakley 1812 US Hwy 70 E Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-0137 Moderator - Jerry Stephens (Journey) 104 Riverview Drive Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 433-1715 Vice – Moderator - James (Bud) Jernigan (Mulls Grove) 5106 Burkemont Road Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-0470 Clerk - Marlene Houk (Mt. Home) 1812 US Hwy 70 E Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-0137 email: mhouk@crbanc.org Treasurer - Rebecca Ervin (Mountain View 2) 404 Valdese Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 310-9239 Prayer Team Leader - Larry Thompson (Calvary) 407 South Green Street Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-2761 Evangelism Team Leader - Lynn Webb (Mt. Home) 1812 US Hwy 70 E Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 443-8396 email: clwebb4@att.net Missions Team Leader - Kevin Purcell (High Peak) 3073 High Peak Road Valdese, NC 28690 874-0164 6 - Church Development Team Leader - Rev. Thom Hartman (Central) P O Box 124 Drexel, NC 28619 (828) 391-1518 Prayer Team Team Leader - Larry Thompson ( Calvary) 407 South Green Street Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-2761 Evangelism Team Team Leader - Lynn Webb (Mt. Home) 1812 US Hwy 70 E Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 443-8396 email: clwebb4@att.net Team Members Ron Cooper (El Bethel) James (Bud) Jernigan (Mull’s Grove Marlene Houk (Mount Home) Deidre Vest (Oak Ridge) Dian Ramsey (Mount Home) Jason Boyd (Glen Alpine 1st ) Jean Smith (Mount Home) Rick Mull (Mount Home) Wayne Stamey (High Peak) Toy Store Team Team Leaders - Sally Dixon (Catawba Valley) 105 Fairfield Street Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 584-1594 - Janet McDaniel (MFBC) 604 Collett Street Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 433-1300 Team Members - Larry Thompson (Calvary) Marlene Houk (Mount Home) Nancy Whisnant (Amherst) Wayne Stamey (High Peak) Cheryl Davidson ( East Valdese) Amber Halliburton (Mount Home) 7 WPCC Ministry WPCC Ministry Leader - Eddy Bunton (Burkemont) 4608 Burkemont Road Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 430-9319 Missions Team Team Leader - Kevin Purcell (High Peak) 3073 High Peak Road Valdese, NC 28690 874-0164 Team Members - Sally Dixon (Catawba Valley) Marie Swink (Wilkies Grove) Martha Heavner (East Valdese) Gene Kirby (Drexel FBC) Nancy Whisnant (Amherst) WMU Team Team Leaders - Kay MacVicar (Antioch) 1441 South Pointe Drive Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 584-0822 - Marie Swink (Wilkies Grove) 5305 Johnson Bridge Road Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 397-6253 Team Members - Frances Melton (Wilkies Grove) (828) 324-8331 email: fmelton43@yahoo.com Dot Huffman (Wilkies Grove) Lisa Franklin (Oak Ridge) Martha Heavner (East Valdese) Jeanette Yancey (Zion) JoAnn Padgett (El Bethel) Barbara Purcell (High Peak Men’s Ministry Team Team Leader - Gene Kirby (Drexel FBC) 8 118 Jim Wall Street Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-2075 Team Members - Ed Whisnant (Amherst) Phillip Heavner (East Valdese) Church Development Team Team Leader – Rev. Thom Hartman (Central) P O Box 124 Drexel, NC 28619 (828) 391-1518 Members Ted MacVicar (Antioch) Susan Brown (Glen Alpine FBC) Glenn Kerstetter (Mt. Calvary) Sunday School Team Team Leader Thom Hartman (Central) P O Box 124 Drexel, NC 28619 (828) 391-1518 Outreach Director - Rev. Brian Skeggs (Burkemont) 4668 Burkemont Road Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-2357 Adult Leader - Ron Cooper (El Bethel) P.O. Box 2518 Morganton, NC 28680 (828) 437-0570 Youth Leader - Greg Klapp (East Valdese) 2562 Branch Drive Valdese, NC 28690 (828) 437-0055 Children’s Leader - Mark Ownbey (Mt. Home) 202 Smokerise Drive Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 433-6259 Preschool Leader - Kathy Hartman (Mount Home) 2272 Mt Home Church Road 9 Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 437-0593 Bible Drill Leader - Janice Bryant (Wilkies Grove) PO Box 453 Connelly Springs, NC 28612 (828) 874-0196 Music Team Team Leader - Ted MacVicar (Antioch) 1441 South Pointe Drive Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 584-0822 Team Members - Marty Bess (Grace) Judy Stroupe (North Morganton Senior Adult Team Team Leader - Members - VBS Team Team Leader - Rev. Clarence Correll (Antioch) 2441 Antioch Rd Morganton, NC 28655 828-403-6008 Margie Bivens (Mull’s Grove) Betty Parlier (Grace) Lib McFalls (Calvary) Carolyn Joplin (Amherst) Susan Brown (Glen Alpine FBC) P.O. Box 557 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 (828) 584-0312 Seminary Extension Team Leader - Rev. Glenn Kerstetter (Mt. Calvary) 704 Praley Street SW Valdese, NC 28690 (828) 879-8831 Members - Steve Parker (Zion) Kevin Purcell (High Peak) 10 Burt Wilbur (Pleasant View) Endowment Trustees President - Howard Morgan (Mount Home) (2012) Other Trustees - Dennis Hamrick (High Peak) (2013) Rick Franklin (Morganton FBC) (2014) Jerry Stephens ( Journey Church) (2015) Ron Martin (Morganton FBC) (2016) 11 CRBA Organization Chart 12 Messengers Spring 2012 Meeting Abees Grove Rev. Rudy Hayes Marlene Buchanan Glenda Deal Bonnie Lowman Amherst Rev. Harold Joplin Carolyn Joplin Ray Tedder Jo Ann Tedder Ed Whisenant Nancy Whisenant Antioch Rev. Clarence Correll Ted McVicar Kay McVicar David White Asheville Street Robert Phillips Zula Orders Irene Fleming Bethel Rev. Gary Cline LaVern Keller Gary Burns Gloria Keller Bethlehem Bridge 42 Brookwood Rev. Earl Cross Ron Parker Ted Tallent Brown Mountain Burkemont Calvary Rev. Larry Thompson Neil Morris Lib McFalls Marie Powell Faith Propst Kay Moody Debbie McGough Enon First Hmong Catawba Valley Sally Dixon Central Rev. Thom Hartman Community Missionary Community of Drexel Rev. Roger Webb Rita Nichols Wanda Fisher Connelly Springs First Rev. Danny Townsend Michelle Townsend Sadie Bivens Cornerstone Cross Memorial Rev. Jeff Beach Bonnie Smith Marvin Smith Drexel First Gene Kirby Drexel Memorial East Valdese Phillip Heavner Martha Heavner El Bethel Rev. Ron Cooper Debbie Cooper Garnet Bolding 13 Friendship Gilead Rev. Curtis Styles Paul Huffman Betty Huffman Paul Dellinger Avis Dellinger Glen Alpine First Grace Rev. Marty Bess Jerry Denton Phil King Grandview High Peak Rev. Dr. Kevin Purcell Rom Roberts Eula Roberts Paris Cooper Hazel Dellinger Hopewell Rev. Dr. Danny Emory Gene Cole Marquean Cole Journey Jerry Stephens Lakeview Sue Shufler Greta Pierce Missionary Ridge Rev. Al Tinnin Pearl Piercy Rev. Donald Lovelace Patsy Lovelace Nell Saunders Pat Walker Margie Edwards Tim Edwards Mulls Grove Rev. Bud Jernigan Gail Waycaster Judy Phillips Orce Denton John Denton Ronnie Fox Rutherford College First Rev. Lawrence Robertson Jim Goble New Hope In Christ Pastor Max Bristol William Harbison Kenneth June Susie Level Silver Creek Rev. Freddie Williams Loretta Williams Rev. Jesse Head Kathryn Head Stanley Rogers Marie Rogers Morganton First Deaf Rev. Tom Lineberger New Hope In Christ Smyrna Baptist Moriah North Laurel Solid Rock Mount Calvery North Morganton Rev. Kenneth Baker Janice Jordan Judy Stroupe South Mountain Rev. Chris Annas Ricky Reed Morganton First Rev. Dr. Tom Bland Mount Home Rev. Jerry Gamble Rev. David Orders Bill Baker Kathryn Baker Carl Burns Denise Burns Bud Ramsey Charlene Ramsey Lanny Smith Rev. Preston Stainback Kathy Hartman Forrest Fleming Mount Olive Harley Trull Nancy Costner Judy Elderfield Mountain View I Oak Grove Oak Ridge Rev. Michael Skinner Peggy Mull Nathan Mull Bill Gragg Judy Gragg Joyce Buchanan Jim Buchanan Pleasant Hill Rev. Larry Cline Meredith Cline Rev. Van Buchanan Debbie Cramer Bruce McCrary Connie Cook Southside Rev. Randy Clark Betty Clawson Irene Phillips Table Rock Trinity United Rev. Dr. Avery Owenby Linda Owenby Valdese First Rev. Dr. Noel Schoonmaker Jeff Carter Walker Road Mountain View 2 Rev. Kenneth Mashburn Glenda Mashburn Virginia Metcalf Betty Taylor Florence Poteat Pleasant View Rev. Dr. Burt Wilbur Dot Helms Vertie Burns River of Life Riverside 14 Wilkies Grove Rev. Kenneth Bryant Rev. Terry Adkins Frances Melton Marie Swink Errol Ward Sue Ward Messengers Fall 2012 Meeting Abee’s Grove Rev. Rudy Hayes Marlene Buchanan Glenda Deal Lori Harper David Little Amherst Rev. Harold Joplin Carolyn Joplin Ray Tedder Jo Ann Tedder Ed Whisenant Nancy Whisenant Lib McFalls Marilyn W. Williams Marie Powell Faith Propst Catawba Valley Sally Dixon Gilead Rev. Curtis Styles Avis Dellinger Paul Huffman Betty Huffman Paul Dellinger Glen Alpine First Central Rev. Thom Hartman Community Missionary Grace Rev. Marty Bess Angie Morgan Jerry Denton Loretta Denton Community of Drexel Antioch Ted McVicar Kay McVicar David White Asheville Street Rev. Doug Goforth Zula Orders Irene Fleming Bethel Rev. Gary Cline Gloria Keller LaVern Keller Bethlehem Grandview Connelly Springs First Rev. Danny Townsend Michelle Townsend Curt Lamoureux Christine Lamoureux Sadie Bivens Cornerstone Cross Memorial Marvin Smith Bonnie Smith Drexel First Gene Kirby High Peak Rev. Dr. Kevin Purcell Paris Cooper Hazel Dellinger Hopewell Rev. Dr. Danny Emory Gene Cole Marquean Cole Journey Jerry Stephens Jean Stephens Lakeview Bridge 42 Brookwood Rev. Earl Cross Kitty Carpenter Ron Parker Johnny Beck Drexel Memorial Rev. Adam Duncan Keith Duncan East Valdese Phillip Heavner Martha Heavner Missionary Ridge Rev. Al Tinnin Nell Saunders Margie Edwards Tim Edwards Morganton First Brown Mountain Burkemont Calvary Rev. Larry Thompson Nell Morris El Bethel Rev. Ron Cooper Amy Kincaid Martha Carlson Scott Vines Morganton First, Deaf Mission Rev. Tom Lineberger Moriah 15 Mount Calvary North Laurel Mount Home Rev. Jerry Gamble Bill Baker Kathryn Baker Forrest Fleming Kathy Hartman Preston Stainback Bud Ramsey Charlene Ramsey Lanny Smith North Morganton Rev. Kenneth Baker Wally Buss Doug Stroupe Judy Stroupe Valdese First Oak Ridge Rev. Michael Skinner Peggy Mull Nathan Mull Joyce Buchanan Walker Road Wilkies Grove Rev. Kenneth Bryant Rev. Terry Adkins Frances Melton Marie Swink Errol Ward Dianne Starnes Gary Starnes Sue Ward Niki Lowman Mount Olive Rev. Michael Gantt Nancy Costner Ray Costner Harley Trull Beulah Trull Pleasant Hill Rev. Larry Cline Rev. Van Buchanan Connie Cook Mountain View #1 Pleasant View Rev. Burt Wilbur Vertie Burns Zion Rev. Dr. Steve Parker Frances Bumgarner Bettie Hooks Jean Nichols Mavis Burnette River of Life 139 Messengers Mountain View #2 Rev. Kenneth Mashburn Florence Poteat Ralph Boyd Riverside Mulls Grove Rev. Bud Jernigan Mabel Shook Margie Bivens Helen Wilson Silver Creek Stanley Rogers Marie Rogers New Hope In Christ Rev. Max Bristol William Harbison Doris Bristol Kenneth June Horatio Bristol III Carlton Thomas Felicia Thomas Gwen Connelly Xhia Bankis Martha Hunt Herbert Bristol Harriet Bristol Evangelyne Mims Johnny Bristol Daniel Smith Marian Futrell Solid Rock Smyrna South Mountain Rev. Chris Annas South Mountain Betty Clawson Robert Clawson Irene Phillips Table Rock Trinity United Rev. Dr. Avery Owenby Linda Owenby 16 Constitution and Bylaws Constitution and Bylaws Of Catawba River Baptist Association ARTICLE I NAME This corporate body shall be known as the Catawba River Baptist Association thereafter (hereafter the “Association”). ARTICLE II OFFICES SECTION 1. Principal Office. The principal office of the Association shall be located at 1812 US 70 East, Morganton, North Carolina 28655, or at such other place as the Board of Directors may fix from time to time. SECTION2. Registered Office. The registered office of the Association required by law to be maintained in the State of North Carolina may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. SECTION 3. Other Offices. The Association may have offices at other such places, either within or without the state of North Carolina, as the Board of Directors (hereafter known as the “Administrative Team”) may designate. ARTICLE III PURPOSE The purpose of the Association shall be to advise and promote measures for increasing the harmony, intelligence and spiritual power of the member churches and to direct, promote and develop their energies in advancing the Redeemer’s Kingdom throughout the earth. The Association will seek to work in cooperation with the North Carolina Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention. ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. Composition. The Association shall be composed of regularly constituted Baptist Churches in Burke County and surrounding areas which have applied for and received membership (hereafter, the “Members”) as its members. SECTION 2. Admission. The Association may receive or reject Baptist Churches applying for membership at its discretion. All churches which are admitted into membership shall first be admitted under watch-care membership. Such members shall be under the watch-care of the Association for a period of one year. During this period the church under watch-care must demonstrate cooperation with, and good will toward, other Baptist churches in its community and the other Members of this Association. At the completion by the church of one year of watch-care membership, the Association may, at its discretion, receive the church into full membership by a vote at the Annual 17 Session with a two-thirds majority vote of the messengers present. The watch-care church shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of membership during its watch-care period, except that its messengers may not vote or hold office. Recommendations for membership shall come from the Administrative Team (will be defined in a later section). SECTION 3. Withdrawal. Any church may, at its discretion, withdraw from this Association by submitting the withdrawal in writing to the Administrative Team. SECTION 4. Disassociation. The Association may, through a two-thirds vote of its messengers present at the Annual Meeting of Members, disqualify and expel a member from membership in the Association for the following reasons: The church has become unbiblical in doctrine or in practice. The church has failed to represent itself, either by messengers or by letter at two consecutive Annual Meetings of Members, without good cause. The church ceases to be missionary in practice. A church shall be deemed to have ceased to be missionary in practice if it shall fail to support the causes fostered by the denomination at large or by this Association in particular. SECTION 5. Representation. The Members shall be represented by individuals which each member appoints, to be known as messengers. Each Member shall be entitled to the following number of messengers: Three messengers for the first 100 members of a church, or fraction thereof. One messenger for each additional 100 members of a church. Each member of a church who is a ministerial staff member of the church shall count as an additional messenger. The Moderator, Vice Moderator, Treasurer and Clerk of this Association shall be considered messengers. ARTICLE V ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS SECTION 1. Place of Meetings. The Annual Meeting of Members shall be held at the place recommended by the Administrative Team of the Association. The location of this meeting shall be changed from year to year when possible so that this meeting may be held in locations throughout the area served by the Association. SECTION 2. Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of members shall be held in two sessions, the first to be in October and the second to be in the Spring of every year. SECTION 3. Special Meeting. Special Meetings of the members may be called at any time by the Moderator or by the Administrative Team. SECTION 4. Notice of Meeting. In the case of a Special meeting of the members, the Notice of meeting shall include a description of the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called; such description is not needed in the case of an Annual Meeting. SECTION 5. Quorum. One or more messengers from at least one-fourth of the members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. Messengers may not take action on a matter at a meeting unless a quorum exists. Once a quorum is established it will remain in effect even if members leave. 18 SECTION 6. Proxies. No proxy voting shall be allowed at a Meeting of Members. SECTION 7. Voting by Messengers. In every vote taken by the messengers, the following rules apply; a. All votes will be by simple majority unless stated differently elsewhere in this document. b. The method of voting shall be by uplifted hands unless a secret ballot is called for and approved by a simple majority. c. In all meetings we will follow Robert’s Rules of Order. ARTICLE VI ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE SECTION 1. Officers of the Association. The officers of the Association shall be the Moderator, Vice Moderator, Clerk and Treasurer. These officers shall be elected at the Fall Session of the Annual Meeting of members, and shall assume their duties at the close thereof. They shall continue in office until the next Fall Session or until their successors are elected and installed. Any vacancy in an office may be filled by the Administrative Team to expire at the next meeting. a. Removal. Any officer may be removed for cause by the Members. Cause shall include, but not be limited to, dereliction of duty, crimes or acts of immorality, or if the officer is no longer a member of a church in this Association. b. Resignation. An officer may resign at any time by communicating his resignation to the Association in writing. A resignation is effective immediately unless a later date is specified. c. Bonds. The Association may by resolution require any officer, agent or employee of the Association to give bond to the Association with sufficient sureties, conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of his respective office or position, and to comply with such other conditions as may from time to time be required by the Executive Committee. d. Duties of Officers 1) Moderator. It shall be the duty of the Moderator of the Association to preside over the Annual Meeting of Members and meetings of the Administrative Team. The Moderator, along with the Vice Moderator and the Director of Missions, will be responsible for securing the place and preacher for the Annual Meetings. As the presiding officer, he shall open the meetings punctually at the appointed time, enforce the rules, preserve the order, and exercise all the prerogatives of a presiding officer according to the principles of established parliamentary usage and corporate procedure. He shall be elected for a one-year term, and he cannot succeed himself after the second consecutive term. The Moderator as the President of the Association has the authority to act on behalf of the Association and sign legal documents in the name of the Association. 2) Vice Moderator. It shall be the duty of the Vice Moderator to discharge the duties of the Moderator in his absence or at his request. The Vice Moderator as the VicePresident of the Association has the authority to act on behalf of the Association and sign legal documents in the name of the Association. He shall be elected for a one-year term, and he cannot succeed himself after the second consecutive term. 19 3) Clerk. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to keep an accurate record of the proceedings of all Meetings of Members and meetings of the Administrative Team. The clerk will keep on file the printed minutes and other important documents of the Association. The clerk will provide Congregational Profile forms to each member to make the annual reports to the Association. The clerk will produce an annual of all minutes and reports given to the Association in its meetings. The clerk will provide one copy of the annual to each member church at no cost. Additional copies can be purchased by the churches. The position and office of the Clerk and Secretary shall be one and the same. 4) Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to oversee the receipt of all the funds of the Association and the disbursement of the same in accordance with the budget of the Association or for purposes for which the funds were contributed. The Treasurer shall render to the Association an itemized report of his receipts and disbursements at the Annual Meeting of Members. The Treasurer shall make available to the Administrative Team a quarterly financial report including the contributions of each member church in the Association. SECTION 2. Director of Missions a. Duties of Director of Missions. The Director of Missions shall work with and assist the member churches of the Association in the promotion of their work, and shall seek to promote unity and growth among the Members. The Director of Missions will be elected by the Association in either an Annual Meeting or a specially called meeting. He shall be responsible to the Administrative Team for the faithful performance of his duties. He shall supervise all associational staff and shall be an ex-officio non-voting member of all teams. b. Vacancy. In the event of a vacancy of the Director of Missions position, the Administrative Team shall appoint a committee of seven as a Search Committee to recommend a successor to the Association. c. Termination – Any grievances regarding the job performance of the Director of Missions are to be taken to the Administrative Team who will then evaluate them and make recommendations to the association if needed. SECTION 3. Teams of the Association a. The Make-up of and guidelines governing the teams. 1) Administrative Team. The Administrative Team shall be made up of the four officers of the Association, the Director of Missions (ex officio) and the leaders of all the other teams listed in this section plus any temporary teams that might be created. The moderator will serve as the team leader for the administrative team. 2) All Other Teams. All other teams will be made up of the team leader plus the members of the team. The team leader (in consultation with the Director of Missions) will be responsible for enlisting team members. The number of members on each team will be determined by the needs of each team. The team leader will consider the passion, the spiritual gifts, and the talents of the prospective team member when enlisting that person to serve on each team. 3) A slate of teams will be presented at each of the annual association meetings for the approval of the messengers. 4) The term of service for team members (other than officers of the association) shall be indefinite as long as the team member is working in harmony with team goals. Any 20 team member failing to participate in the activities of the team for one year shall be considered as no longer being a part of the team. 5) Each team may have sub-teams. The sub-team leader will be a member of these teams. Each sub-team will function independently but is tied to the Administrative Team through the larger team leader. b. The duties of the teams. 1) The Administrative Team. a) Plan the program for the annual meetings b) Receive and evaluate any membership requests of new churches c) Nominate candidates for the officers of the association d) Be responsible for the oversight of the association’s finances and for preparing proposed budgets e) Be responsible for yearly evaluations of all staff members of the association including the Director of Missions f) Be responsible for the hiring and firing of all staff of the association excluding the Director of Missions g) Fill vacancies in any Team Leader positions to be approved at the next associational meeting h) Assist the Director of Missions and staff in overseeing the general upkeep of the association’s property i) Approve team members for all other teams j) Recommend a nominee for the Endowment Trustees k) Work with the DOM to help churches with internal conflict. 2) Prayer Team. a) Lead the association in the ministry of prayer. b) Plan events such as prayer walking and prayer training. c) Promote prayer in the churches. d) Maintain prayer resources at the associational resource center. 3) Evangelism Team. a) Lead the association in intentional evangelism. b) Provide training in evangelism both in local churches and generally for the entire association. c) Do evangelism. Toy store ministry team and the WPCC ministry team will be subteams of the Evangelism Team d) Plan evangelistic events. 4) Missions Team. a) Plan associationally sponsored mission activities locally and beyond. b) Help churches in missions education. The Men’s Ministry and WMU teams will be sub-teams of the Missions Team. 5) Church Development Team. a) The team will be made up of the following sub-team leaders: Sunday School, Seminary Extension, Music Ministry, VBS, Youth, Children, Singles, and Senior Adult Ministries. b) They will oversee training for the various areas of church development. 21 c) The sub-teams, when applicable, will also help foster fellowship in their area of ministry for the churches ARTICLE VI AMENDMENT These Bylaws may be immediately revised at any Meeting of the members of the Association by two-thirds vote of the messengers present, or by simple majority provided notice of such revision shall have been presented at a previous Annual Meeting. ARTICLE VII EFFECTIVE DATE These Bylaws shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and shall supersede any and all Bylaws previously adopted. Last amended as per Article VI the 25th day of March, 2010 22 2012 Annual Meetings Program – Spring Session The 183rd Annual Meeting of the Catawba River Baptist Association -Spring SessionMarch 29, 2012 Zion Baptist Church, Morganton 2:30 p.m. Prelude Call to Order……………………………...……………...……..Mr. Jerry Stephens Worship and Praise……………………………………………..Mr. Ted MacVicar Welcome & Prayer……………………………………………......Dr. Steve Parker Roll Call…………………………………………..………...…Mrs. Marlene Houk Recognitions...……………………………………………...…….Rev. Phil Oakley Treasurer’s Report………………………………………….….Mrs. Marlene Houk Miscellaneous Business………………………………………. Mr. Jerry Stephens Worship and Praise……………………………………………..Mr. Ted MacVicar Director of Missions Report…………....………………………...Rev..Phil Oakley Promotion of Upcoming Activities……………………...……….Rev. Phil Oakley Missions Emphasis……………………………………...………...Mr. Gene Kirby Sunday School Emphasis………………...…………………...Rev. Thom Hartman Worship and Praise…………………………………..…………Mr. Ted MacVicar Sermon………………………..……………………………...Dr. Milton Hollifield Adjournment Blessing and Meal – The 183rd Annual Meeting, Fall Session will be held October 25, 2012at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Max Bristol will be our guest speaker. The 184th Annual Meeting, Spring Session will be held March 28, 2013 at Mull's Grove Baptist Church. Dr. Steve Parker will be our guest Speaker. The 184th Annual Meeting, Fall Session will be held October 24, 2013 at Hopewell Baptist Church. Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will be our guest speaker. 23 Proceedings – Spring Session Proceedings of the Catawba River Baptist Association 183rd Annual Meeting – Spring Session March 29, 2012 Held at Zion Baptist Church, Morganton, NC 1. Moderator, Mr. Jerry Stephens, Journey Church, called the regular meeting to order. 2. Mr. Ted MacVicar, led in congregational music. 3. Reverend Doctor Steve Parker, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, welcomed the messengers and guests to the meeting and opened in prayer. 4. Motion made to accept the roll call. 5. Recognitions were made by the Director of Missions, Rev. Phil Oakley New Pastors were recognized: a. Rev. Dr. Danny Emory-Hopewell Baptist Church b. Rev. Al Tinnin-Missionary Ridge Baptist Church c. Rev. Michael Gantt-Mount Olive Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Milton Hollifield, Executive Secretary of the NC Baptist State Convention, in Dr. Alan Blume’s stead, represented the Biblical Recordernd offered free newspapers, subscriptions. He also requested prayer for Rev. Blume’s wife, Pam, and her recent discovery of cancer. 6. Ms. Rebecca Ervin, Mountain View II, gave the Treasurer’s Report and noted significant information pertaining to the statements. Motion and second made for the reports. Motion carried. 7. Miscellaneous Business: a. Motion and second made to accept the 2012 Leadership Profile – Motion carried 8. Resolution by Rev. Bud Jernigan, Mull’s Grove Baptist Church, to acknowledge Zion Baptist Church as our meeting place and to express our gratitude to them and to the LORD. Motion and second was made. Motion carried. 9. Mr. Ted MacVicar, led in worship and praise. He gave thanks to the pianist for playing for the service. a. Director of Missions, Phil Oakley, directed the audience to his report in the booklet and presented a PowerPoint that emphasized THRIVE and Transformational Church (Lifeway), Assessment Overview (Southern Baptist Convention), Transitional Church Assessment Tool (TCAT) 10. Promotion of Upcoming Activities a. Two important moral issues i. Prayer in Jesus’ name has been prohibited (Forsyth County District Court ruling) during County Commissioner meetings. Letters have been drafted by CRBA in protest of this. Rev. Oakley requested that everyone sign them. ii. Marriage amendment issue: In the Primary election on May 8 th, he encouraged them to vote FOR the NC constitutional amendment which defines marriage as a one man and one woman for life. 24 1. In order to increase awareness of this amendment, there will be a rally at the COMMA on April 14, 2012. There will be special speakers. Literature will be available when the doors open at 6:00 PM. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. Current slate of speakers: Dr. Alan Blume, (Biblical Recorder), Jim Jacumin (local retired politician will present the history of the amendment), Dr. Mark Creek (Christian Action League) Tammy Fitzgerald from the Coalition of Family Values and possibly Franklin Graham. b. Senior Adult Luncheon c. Vacation Bible School Clinic d. Secretaries’ Luncheon e. Operation InAsMuch-April 28 or May 5 11. Mr. Gene Kirby, Drexel First Baptist Church, presented the Missions Report. He expressed thanks to Rev. David and Bonita Leary for their recent leadership of the Missions Team. He also invited them to the Baptist Men’s Ministry meeting and the Shelby Mission Camp (facility to house 200 volunteers and also a large warehouse - April 10th, 9:00 AM, meeting at the associational office – a. Purpose of Missions Team i. Promote, facilitate missions ii. Bring churches together in partnership iii. Promote Kingdom vision iv. Pray for changed lives through missions Nancy and Ed Whisenant of Amherst Baptist shared their passion for missions. Mr. Gene Kirby continued with a summary of the Missions Team’s focus. The partnership with Malta is ending, and a small team will make a final trip this summer. A new partnership has begun with New York. An exploratory team traveled to NY last summer, and missions team are traveling this summer to Long Island to conduct VBS, basketball clinics, church starts, etc. Other churches and an associational office in downtown New York offers additional opportunities to serve. Five churches are included in this partnership so far, including the Deaf For Jesus church on Long Island. Rev. Tom Lineberger, pastor of First Baptist Church of Morganton-Deaf Missionexplained more fully the Deaf For Jesus church’s needs and the deaf team’s mission trip. There will be a fund-raising at the Morganton First Baptist Church on April 13th, 2012, and Rev. Lineberger requested donations for the sale and/or $200 donation from every church in the association. Mr. Kirby concluded the Missions Report by thanking the ones who had been on missions trips. 12. Rev. Thom Hartman, Central Baptist, presented the Sunday School Report. Page 21 in the booklet He summarized the opportunities available in the near future for training, using Lifeway’s Transformational Church Seminars and Conference 13. Mrs. Julie Phillips of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church presented the special music. 14. Rev. Dr. Milton Hollifield, Executive Director-Treasurer Baptist State Convention of North Carolina presented the message. Their Condition, His Compassion, Our Commission, Matthew 9:35-38 & Ephesians 2:10 25 Program - Fall Session The 183rd Annual Meeting of the Catawba River Baptist Association -Fall SessionOctober 25, 2012 Wilkies Grove 2:30 p.m. Prelude Call to Order ................................................................................................... Mr. Jerry Stephens Welcome & Prayer ......................... ……………………………………...…....Rev. Kenneth Bryant Recognitions/Memorials .............................…………...………………………..….Rev. Phil Oakley Election of Officers ........................... ………………………………………….. Mr. Jerry Stephens Treasurer’s Report ......................... ………………………………………….….Mrs. Rebecca Ervin Administrative Team Report ......................... ………………………………… Mr. Jerry Stephens Miscellaneous Business ........................ ……………………………………… Mr. Jerry Stephens Greeting Time ........................... ………………………………………………….Mr. Jerry Stephens Message from the Director of Missions ..................... ..…………...……………...Rev. Phil Oakley Worship and Praise ........................... …………………………………..…………Mr. Ted MacVicar Message............................ …………………………………………………………..Rev. Max Bristol Adjournment Missions and Ministry Fair - In the Family Life Center Blessing and Meal The 184th Annual Meeting, Spring Session will be held March 28, 2013 at Mulls Grove Baptist Church. Dr. Steve Parker will be our guest speaker. The 184th Annual Meeting, Fall Session will be held October 24, 2013 at Hopewell Baptist Church. Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will be our speaker. 26 Proceedings - Fall Session 183rd Annual Meeting Fall Session 1. Welcome and Announcements by Rev. Kenneth Bryant, Wilkies Grove Baptist Church 2. Welcome by Director of Missions, Phil Oakley, and to Missions Fair guests: Stan Alright, Direcor of Associations from (NAMB office in Alpharetta, GA Joe Dillion-International Mission Board Samaritan’s Purse-2 representatives Paige Richardson-Baptist Aging Ministries and hosting Children’s Home Ministries Eddie Williams and his wife-Shelby Mission Camp Keith McKinney NC Bap Retirement Jill King-Burke United Christian Ministries 3. Memorials were observed by Phil Oakley, DOM 4. New Pastors were recognized by Phil Oakley, DOM: Rev. Michael Gantt, Mount Olive Baptist Church Rev. Keith Gwynn, Riverside Baptist Church 5. Larry Thompson nominated the slate of officers from the Administration Team. Jerry Stephens presided over the vote. Vote Carried 6. Treasurer’s Report-presented by Rebecca Ervin Second to accept the Financial Report was given. Vote carried 7. Budget was presented by Jerry Stephens. Motion to accept budget as presented Second was given. Vote carried. 8. New Mission and Vision Statement was presented by Jerry Stephens Motion was made to accept the new Mission and Vision Statement. Second was given. Vote Carried. 9. Journey Church - March 1, 2009 born. They were under the watch care of the CRBA until now. CRBA allows one year of watch care before a full acceptance is offered. Letter from Journey requesting acceptance. Motion to Accept Journey into association Second was given Vote carried. 27 10. Motion was made to accept the Leadership Team Second was given. Vote carried. 11. Motion was made to deed the property owned on Bouchelle Street to New Hope In Christ Baptist Church. It is a gift made by the association to the church for the purpose of using the building for ministry. It does not require a second because it was made by a Committee (Team) Vote carried. Resolution was presented by Jerry Stephens to accept the messengers that are attending this Fall Session and that CRBA expresses gratitude to Wilkies Grove and their staff for all their kindness and hospitality. Resolution carried. Greeting time Message by Max Bristol, New Hope in Christ Baptist Church Text Isaiah 58, Matthew 5:14 Christians Living Blessed on the World’s Biggest Stage When you are on the world’s largest stage, you can’t hide. You can’t hide when you are the light of the world! Find His Will Follow His Will Finish His Will George Whitfield: “I am immortal until God is finished with me.” No weapon formed against thee shall prosper. We are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus. But too many today are trying to work God. 28 He prepares your plan. He preserves your plan. “If I be lifted up, I will draw all men to me.” We need to find contentment. Win souls, and the activity will follow. There is no one that can let their light shine like you. We need to find fulfillment when we study the Bible because it’s for us first. Let us refocus on why we’re here. We are on the largest stage in the world because we have Jesus in our heart. 29 Reports – Spring Session 2011 - 12 Financial Reports Catawba River Baptist Association Statement of Assets, Liabilities, Net Assets – Modified Cash Basis As of February 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Regular Checking Restricted-New Facility Funds Restricted-Toy Store Restricted-Handrail Ministry Hispanic Church Funds Total Checking Agency Funds M/C Checking Agency Funds Restitution Total Cash and Cash Equivalents Miscellaneous Receivables Restricted-Pledges Rec New Bldg Sales Tax Receivable Total Current Assets Fixed Assets Property / Buildings / Equip Land-1812 US Hwy 70 E Office Building-house 2/28/2012 12/31/2011 $ $ 20,541.81 4,522.73 5,849.67 2,096.33 15,893.73 48,904.27 3,623.28 27.33 52,554.88 2,601.13 123.00 664.54 21,829.10 2,527.57 5,849.67 1,996.33 12,218.76 44,421.43 3,403.28 27.33 47,852.04 (330.00) 823.00 625.57 55,943.55 48,970.61 78,750.00 78,750.00 Building Total Office Building-house CRBA Resource Center Sign Storage Building Building Furnishings/Personal Property Land Improvements & Paving-CRBA 111,095.22 111,095.22 111,095.22 111,095.22 1,000.00 1,031.69 636,269.46 28,185.68 219,697.95 1,031.69 636,269.46 28,185.68 219,697.95 Total CRBA Resource Center Mission Church-Bouchelle St. Building Improvement-Hispanic Building Furnishings / Personal Property 886,184.78 885,184.78 1,000.00 72,000.00 15,270.51 1,000.00 72,000.00 15,270.51 3,000.00 3,000.00 91,270.51 91,270.51 1,167,300.51 1,166,300.51 1,167,300.51 110,776.30 1,166,300.51 100,694.48 Land Total Mission Church-Bouchelle St. Total Property / Buildings / Equip Total Fixed Assets Other Assets-Endowment Funds TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,334,020.36 30 $ 1,315,965.60 Financial Reports - Catawba River Baptist Association Statement of Assets, Liabilities, Net Assets – Modified Cash Basis As of February 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Credit Cards $ Agency Funds Payable 20,601.78 348.16 3,430.61 12,218.76 534.82 16,532.35 342,501.80 343,318.20 363,103.58 359,850.55 110,776.30 847,548.75 102,347.94 12,624.62 841,142.49 970,916.78 956,115.05 657.82 $ 3650.61 Agency Funds Payable - Hispanic 15893.73 Payroll Liabilities 399.62 Total Current Liabilities $ Long Term Liabilities-Loan Payable Total Liabilities $ Net Assets Fund Balance - Endowment Fund Balance - Restricted 12,591.73 Fund Balance - Unrestricted $ Total Net Assets TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ 1,334,020.36 31 $ 1,315,965.60 Catawba River Baptist Association Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Other Changes in Net Assets Modified Cash Basis January – December 2011 Jan - Dec 2011 Revenues Contributions Churches $ 173,392.62 Other 28,723.05 Total Contributions 202,115.67 Investment Loss (7,174.14) Total Revenues $ 194,941.53 Expenses Associational Church Missions $ Buildings and Equipment 3,400.08 40,506.75 Charitable Contribution 3,500.00 Church and Community Ministry 14,948.83 Contract Labor 4,120.00 Education Ministry 4,992.35 Employee Compensation 105,688.98 Loss-Disaster Relief Trailer 1,417.80 Organizational 1,768.26 Service Ministry 5,151.84 Total Expenses 185,494.89 Changes in Net Assets $9,446.64 32 Catawba River Baptist Association Church Contributions January through December 2011 and 2010 Jan - Dec 11 Abee's Grove Amherst Antioch Asheville Street Bethel Biltmore Baptist-Journey Church Brookwood Brown Mountain Burkemont Calvary Calvin Heights Catawba Valley Central Connelly Springs First Cornerstone Cross Memorial Down the Road Biker Church Drexel First Drexel Memorial East Valdese El Bethel Enon Gilead Glen Alpine First Grace Great American Cowboy Church High Peak HMong First Hopewell Icard's Grove Lakeview Missionary Ridge Morganton First Mount Calvary Jan - Dec 10 $ Change 0.00 2,656.00 600.00 2,732.04 1,609.24 1,300.00 2,500.00 600.00 3,005.50 2,313.43 (1,300.00) 156.00 0.00 (273.46) (704.19) 7,188.09 1,502.43 300.00 9,304.00 3,000.00 783.65 4,000.00 50.00 500.00 300.00 2,824.00 0.00 2,000.00 4,534.06 5,500.00 8,355.24 800.00 1,000.00 2,750.00 5,050.00 102.30 5,011.29 600.00 5,199.96 1,573.80 1,151.78 4,400.00 7,166.64 4,220.29 5,439.79 1,474.49 150.00 5,143.85 2,500.00 164.38 4,000.00 200.00 538.00 300.00 3,120.00 40.56 2,500.00 4,244.16 6,000.00 8,203.97 800.00 1,000.00 4,364.94 5,107.00 142.68 5,163.27 0.00 5,519.04 1,554.36 985.69 5,550.00 8,097.19 3,776.52 1,748.30 27.94 150.00 4,160.15 500.00 619.27 0.00 (150.00) (38.00) 0.00 (296.00) (40.56) (500.00) 289.90 (500.00) 151.27 0.00 0.00 (1,614.94) (57.00) (40.38) (151.98) 600.00 (319.08) 19.44 166.09 (1,150.00) (930.55) 443.77 33 Mount Home Mount Olive Mountain View II Mull's Grove North Morganton Oak Grove Oak Ridge Pleasant Hill Pleasant Ridge Pleasant View Rutherford College First Silver Creek Southside Table Rock Trinity United Valdese First Walker Road Wilkie's Grove Zion TOTAL 14,499.96 1,800.00 3,132.93 5,000.00 300.00 2,201.00 3,231.54 6,000.00 1,500.00 600.00 2,069.71 1,283.67 1,040.00 0.00 500.00 1,200.00 3,000.00 1,557.00 12,000.00 15,712.00 14,499.96 1,800.00 2,808.02 0.00 150.00 0.00 6,814.14 6,600.00 1,500.00 1,200.00 1,748.68 1,273.77 780.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,400.00 3,040.00 2,076.00 12,000.00 14,023.07 0.00 0.00 324.91 5,000.00 150.00 2,201.00 (3,582.60) (600.00) 0.00 (600.00) 321.03 9.90 260.00 (1,000.00) 0.00 (200.00) (40.00) (519.00) 0.00 1,688.93 173,392.62 169,012.46 4,380.16 34 Director of Missions Report As I write this report today, 20/20 Vision: Focusing on the Great Commission is still the center of our attention in our association. I reported to you in our fall meeting that about half of our churches are participating in some way or another in making use of this emphasis on evangelism. I have regular reports from some of these churches that their people have been greatly impacted and they have gone out to share the gospel with their neighborhood and souls have been saved as a result. Some of these churches are just beginning to actually visit in their communities. God is going to bless them as well in seeing the results that only He can bring. Folks, I don't know if 20/20 Vision had anything to do with it or not, but in 2011, we had 497 baptisms in our churches that reported statistics. That is the highest number we have had since 2002 and a 55% increase over 2010. I believe 20/20 Vision will help us move that number up in the days ahead and we will continue to see God working to bring souls into His Kingdom as long as we are faithful to focus on His Great Commission and carry His Gospel to the people around us. But this is only the beginning of what God wants to do. It is only the beginning of what we have to do in order to see God's Kingdom advance in the way that He wants it to. I am convinced that we have only done one part of the job when we see a person come to faith in Jesus Christ. When a person prays the prayer to receive Jesus as their Savior, that moment is only the beginning. We need to help them understand that we have to follow Jesus and make Him Lord of our lives. Salvation does not end, as each of us should be in the process of being transformed to be more like Jesus each day that we live. But, how many people believe they are saved and going to heaven when they are the same person today as they were the day they prayed the sinner's prayer. We must understand that each of us is being saved every day that we live. If we are not becoming more and more like Christ every day, we probably should ask ourselves the question, "am I really saved at all". It is time for the church to get serious about this thing of discipleship and we need a strategy that we can use to help every person in our local body of Christ to grow and develop as a believer. Does your church have such a strategy? If not, why not? If you need help to develop such a strategy, I stand ready to help you do so as your DOM. Your Association has materials in the Media Center that you can use to disciple believers. Brothers and sisters, we must not let the materials go unused. Let me work with you on it. Commit yourselves to the Lord to become a disciple and to study and train that you may be stronger in the Lord's work to build His Kingdom. In addition to this, I want to make you aware of something new that we need to focus on. Have you ever wondered, "Is my church all that the Lord wants it to be?" Is there something more that we are to be doing that would enable us to reach more people and become stronger in what God has called us to do? Or is your church getting smaller and smaller in numbers and you wonder what can be done about it? If you have wondered about that, then I want to tell you that there are tools available to help any church that wants to become more like the church that Jesus wants you to be. I have shared with you before about the process called "Thrive". It is a process that can help churches understand how to build a strategy to move from where they are to become more like the New Testament model of what the church ought to be. A number of our 35 churches are presently working through this process and are making progress toward finding out where God wants to take them for their future. Then, there is also another tool that Lifeway has developed in the last several years that can be used for any church of any size or situation to help it identify what its strengths and challenges are. After the assessment is made, they are enabled to celebrate their strengths and begin to look at their challenges that need to be worked on. The process allows the church to evaluate itself based on certain biblical criteria and then the responses are used in the process to identify the strengths and the challenges that the church has. Then, strategy is build that will allow the members to work on those areas that have been identified as challenges. As I said, Lifeway has put this together and is calling it "Transformational Church". It is now available for use. This tool is designed to help Church members become more like Jesus; to help churches act more like the body of Christ; and to lead communities to reflect the Kingdom of God. This past year, our BSCNC has helped make it possible for me to obtain the training necessary to be able to use this tool here in our association. I stand ready to come to your church as the consultant that is needed and help your church to work through this tool so that you can become a stronger church and be able to connect with your community and minister to the needs that are there. I want to say that you don't have to wonder how you can improve things in your church any more. The tools are there that can help you, if you are willing to make use of them. I can come to your church and sit down with leadership and explain these tools to you. I can come as the consultant to help you walk through the "Transformational Church" process and all my services will be free to you. This is a part of who I am as your DOM. I want your church to be stronger and more on mission with Jesus to our world that begins here in Burke County and goes to the uttermost parts of the earth. Folks, these kinds of things are what your association can do for you. I stand ready and willing to come along side of you, but I can only do that as you invite me to do so. God wants all of our churches to be alive and vibrant, exhibiting His love to our world, growing in our salvation every day and showing His power to the world around us. Let's work together to see this happen. God wants it, but He is waiting for you and me to be willing to pay the price and to do all that it will take to see it happen. When we do, God has promised to do more that we can think or even imagine. Respectfully Submitted, Phil Oakley 36 Missions Team Report I begin this report by expressing my appreciation to David and Bonita Leary for their leadership of the Missions Team for the last year. They gave a great deal of knowledge and leadership to our team as we were moving through a critical time in trying to establish our Partnership with the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association. We are grateful for them leading the way for us to get this up and running. We are presently looking for a new team leader. Before I share about the New York Partnership, let me share about the Partnership that we have with Malta. We are in the last year of that partnership and we have a small team that is going to return to Malta at the end of July. While our number of participants that have participated in our Malta Partnership has been small, I do believe that we have had an impact in the ministry there. We were only able to work in one of the two villages that we had planned to do work in, but a Bible Study group has been started in Kirkop from relationships and contacts that were made as our teams visited and ministered in Malta. We need to pray for our team as they go this summer to perform ministry. I would ask you to place this on your calendar and pray during the dates of July 29-August 6. Our minds and hearts are moving to embrace the area of New York and especially Long Island. There is so much that needs to be accomplished there, it is mind boggling. But, if we break it down into little pieces we can realize that we can make an impact if we are willing to give of ourselves and go to help our brothers and sisters in Christ to share the gospel and do other kinds of work that will move their ministries forward tremendously. It will encourage them in the great task that they have there in trying to reach so many lost people. Up there, they don't have a church on every street corner. They need to plant many churches and they need to strengthen the small churches that are there. There are five Baptist churches on Long Island that have the responsibility of reaching around 2 million people. The positive thing about our churches taking on projects with the Long Island churches is that you can go to work with these churches for about $300.00 per person. That covers the cost of travel by road and food for the week. Lodging is provided by the churches at no cost. The only other cost is when team members venture out on one day of the trip to do some sight-seeing or if your church seeks to help provide supplies for the work with the church that you are helping. Our mission team is seeking to help you connect with these five churches. Please talk with us and we will be glad to help you connect with the churches on Long Island and you can work directly with the church to plan your missions trip. We are also connected with the partnership that the NCBSC has with MNYBA. You can also go and minister in any of the other five Burroughs in New York. Some of our churches are also seeking to do that. What is God saying to you and your church? How does He want you to connect with this mission partnership? Is the Spirit tugging at your heart, bidding you to give of yourself in service to Him in this needy mission field? Let us help you be on mission for the Lord so that others may hear of His saving Grace and have the opportunity to enter into His Kingdom. Sincerely Submitted, Phil Oakley 37 VBS Team Report Fly in with us as we look at an Awesome God! Amazing Power! In our VBS literature this year, we travel by plane to many of the wonders of God’s creation as we see the greatness of the Lord, and study His power in Amazing Wonders Aviation. Our clinic will be held at First Baptist Church, Glen Alpine, on Tuesday, April 17, beginning at 7:00 p.m. We will also orbit the Club VBS Space Quest Literature and see Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the Life! Join us for these exciting clinics and get your name on the list for use of VBS materials and props. Last year the decorations and literature served 5 churches in our Association and then went to West Virginia and ended up in South Dakota on the Mission Field. We know that over 2.7 million people were enrolled in VBS in 2010, with over 83,000 decisions to accept Christ as Savior. It is a great opportunity to share Jesus. Get your team together and join us for an evening adventure in learning. Last year only 8 churches in our Association attended the clinic. Even if you plan to use other literature, you can learn something at the clinic that would benefit your church and community. Susan Brown, Associational VBS Director Toy Store 2011 Report “ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 If we were to choose two words to describe Toy Store 2011, they would be peace and thanksgiving. One of the first comments from veterans of the Toy Store was how smoothly the process went and the feeling of peace and the sweet spirit that prevailed during the week. The Toy Store served 360 families and 808 children! This mission/ministry led 46 to Christ and 4 to rededicate their lives to Christ! This effort encompassed the work of 103 volunteers and 30 counselors! Thanks be to God! When we conducted a follow-up meeting to reflect on Toy Store 2011, it became evident that the new pre-registration process precipitated the week of peace and thanksgiving. The face- to- face registration process allowed for a more personal contact with the families and we had 100% of those registered to come to the Toy Store! Thank you East Valdese Baptist and El Bethel Baptist Churches for allowing us to use your facilities as registration sites! The dates for registration for Toy Store 2012 are September 24-25, 12:00- 8:00 pm at East Valdese and October 1-2, 12:00- 8:00 pm; October 3, 10:00 am -2:00 pm at El Bethel. A flyer has been included so that churches can help spread the word about registration. We are very excited about Toy Store 2012, December 3rd—6th! The Toy Store requires the support of our churches and volunteers. We are thankful for the team leaders who helped make this mission possible. Listed below are the team leaders and their contact information: Registration Process; Coordination of Volunteers; Purchasing Toys: Sally Dixon (584-1594) and Janet McDaniel (433-1300) Stockings: Nancy Whisnant 437-0137 Filling the Stockings: Wanda Pendergrass 437-0137 Setting Up: Judy Grady 437-0137 Meals and Snacks for Volunteers: Kristi Farley 437-0137 Translators/Interpreters: Amber Halliburton 437-0137 You don’t have to wait until December 3rd—6th to participate in Toy Store’12! Here are some ways your church could assist now: Consider donating left-over VBS crafts as stocking stuffers Have Sunday School classes adopt an age group (example 11-12 year olds or babies/toddlers) and provide toys Donate school supplies, toiletries, and small items appropriate for stocking stuffers of all ages Donate toys at anytime (can be dropped off at Calvary Baptist) Have middle and high school Sunday School classes to collect candy for stockings Volunteer to provide a meal or snacks for the volunteers working with the families the week of the Toy Store Designate a Toy Store contact for your church Send pamphlets and literature from your church for distribution to the parents during Toy Store ’12 (if you need the materials translated into Spanish, let us know) We are in the process of developing a Toy Store CD/DVD for presentations at your church. If you would like for someone from the Toy Store team to come and speak with your church, let us know. We thank you for your support of the Toy Store and the mission opportunity it provides in our community. With thankful hearts and wishing you peace, Sally Dixon and Janet McDaniel, Toy Store Coordinators 39 Woman’s Missionary Union Report WMU Activities Fall and Winter 2011-2012 November 10, 2011 Women’s Fall Spiritual Retreat with Children’s program at East Valdese Baptist Church. We had 63 adult women from 11 churches and one visitor from WMUNC. The children, led by Martha and Phil Heavner, studied the current International Mission Study program. There were 12 children and 6 adults. The preschool study, led by Jeanette Yancey and JoAnn Padgett, attracted 5 children and 3 adults. All attendees enjoyed a meal from Giovanni’s prior to the study. The adults were led by Cara Lynn Vogel from WMUNC. She presented on the topic of “A Frazzled Woman”. A part of her discussion touched on human trafficking and related problems. This topic touched on concerns held by many present. Our churches participated in the Red Box collections for female inmates in the NC prison system at Christmas. We collected 294 bags of hard candy which were mailed to state leaders to be packed in the boxes. The Fall Acteens Retreat “Daughters of the King” was held at High Peak on November 22-23. The girls enjoyed a variety of activities designed to reinforce their feelings of self-worth and value in God’s Kingdom. One of the activities involved making hygiene bags for the homeless to be given to the soup kitchen for distribution at Thanksgiving. The 12 girls present packed 25-30 bags which added up to 151 pounds of toiletry items and candy which were taken to the Mission Station. GA’s Make It and Take It was held at the Associational Office on January 23. This time was designed to prepare GA’s with information they could use in carrying out Children’s Ministry Day on February 18th. The focus was on what children can do to assist or encourage in various educational situations. Frances Robinson spoke about education opportunities for the deaf in our community. Frances Melton spoke about GED programs of this training opportunity. Girls and leaders (about twenty-five total) were treated to pizza from Little Caesars and later worked on various projects available to them. Upcoming events: April 13 Acteens Prayer Retreat Antioch Baptist sleepover The girls will focus on how to improve their prayer life. They will also make and deliver Get-Well cards to local hospitals. April 23 Associational WMU Celebration – 6:15 – 8:15 at High Peak Baptist Church. The emphasis is Challenged, Prepared, Equipped. All women in the association, whether the church has WMU organizations or not, are invited and encouraged to attend. Someone from the church should call Marlene Houk at the Associational Office before April 19. The meal will begin at 6:15. 40 SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT CHURCH DEVELOPMENT What is the most important question being asked around your church today? If your small groups are interested in the question: ‘What can we do to get more people to join our church and Sunday School ministry?’...you are in the right ballpark. But as the old saying goes, “Ask better questions…get better answers.” Perhaps a better question might be: ‘How can we create better opportunities to connect people with the hope of eternal life?’ Right now, our Sunday School resources powerfully ANSWER that question in the context of today’s culture, while helping leaders and learners get valued results for their efforts. The goal is to radically transform the church through her people. Top strategists in our denomination have committed to the Sunday School model below to help believers achieve healthy, balanced spiritual growth and maturity: CONNECT (people’s hearts with God and one another) GO GROW (spread the Good News to our world) (in the knowledge and love of our Lord) SERVE (with our hands to meet the needs of others) You have likely seen this diagram in your Sunday School quarterly. Authors Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer have also developed the corresponding approach known as ‘Transformational Church’ in book form, as well in curriculum resources, training conferences, and online content. One goal of Transformational Church, as exhorted by Stetzer, is “to get people out of rows and into circles, and from those circles into missional activities in our community and beyond.” Our association is moving to incorporate this Sunday School paradigm AND LeaderEsource materials as part of our ongoing leadership training strategy. As you know, one of the highest purposes for which we exist as the Catawba River Baptist Association is to ‘accomplish together as churches what we cannot achieve on our own.’ The CRBA is uniquely linked as partners with the Baptist State Convention and LifeWay publishing, and is committed to providing the finest clinicians and training resources available for you, our churches. These upcoming free seminars and conferences will equip every SS class to better answer the questions: ‘How do we SUCCEED in reaching people with the Gospel?’ and ‘How do we EXCEL at teaching the Bible?’ Whether you are a first-time teacher or a seasoned veteran; pastor, outreach leader, or officer; please put these opportunities on your church calendar and help organize your small groups to attend! 2012 Transformational Church Seminars and Conference (Pre-registration is required) Transforming Adults (open to ANY adult leader or learner)…Thursday, May 3rd 7-9pm @ CRBA Office. Transforming Leaders (open to Pastors and General Officers )…Tuesday, June 5th 7-9pm @ CRBA Office. ANNUAL REGION 8 SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE (for all CRBA churches)...Saturday, August 18th from 9am to 12:30pm @ Salem Baptist Church in Lincolnton. Baptist State Convention Clinicians will conduct age-graded workshops for all SS workers. Transportation from the CRBA Office can be arranged for your group when you pre-register your church. Call the Office no later than August 1. Transforming Students, Children, and Preschool Seminars TBA for September, October and November. 41 Men’s Ministry Team Report “ Whatever you do, do to the Glory of God.” ( 1 Corinthians 10:31) is the scriptural theme for the 2012 North Carolina Baptist Missions Conference ( April 13-14, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC ). This is the best Baptist meeting in NC with speakers ( Henry Blackaby, Leonard Sweet, David Nasser ), worship ( Annie Moses Band ), Mission Break Out Sessions, Exhibits, Volunteer Suppers, and Mission Testimonies. If you love missions, this is the place to be. Send in your registration form and expect your life to be changed as you attend. Mark Abernathy, who is on staff with NC Baptist Men, will join us at the CRBA office on Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 6-8:30 PM for a dinner meal and an overview of the ministry and missions of NC Baptist Men. Mark will be covering the 17 ministries of Baptist Men, national and international missions, regional events, and more. CRBA Pastors, Baptist Men leaders, and all interested men and women are invited. Information will be sent out to facilitate registration for the meal and meeting. “Thanks” are not enough for those CRBA Churches and groups who have ministered to families and individuals effected by the recent tornadoes in the Icard area. The rebuilding phase has started. Tommy Styers ( tstyers@att.net ), The Region 8 Baptist Builders Coordinator, is a good contact person. He can be reached at: Home: 828-465-3324 Cell: 828-244-5686 Concerning Baptist Builders and Disaster Relief involvement, the NC Baptist Men Shelby Mission Camp in Shelby, N.C. is one of the best kept secrets in western NC. This large facility located on 12 acres of land with another 30 acres for development is a center for missions and ministry. The large warehouse is used to store materials and tools and the administration building will house, sleep, and feed 200 mission volunteers per day. On April 10,2012 we will be taking a bus to view the Work Camp in Shelby. Pastors, Men’s Leaders, and all interested parties are invited to come. Please call the CRBA office for info and to sign up. It is significant tosee how many missionaries, Pastors, and others have been influenced by their youthful involvement in RA’s and GA’s. We are fortunate in CRBA to have the RA experience and passion that Phillip Heavner brings to the table. Let him help you start or maintain your RA ministry. Remember the RA Field Day at Zion Baptist Church on April 21, 2012 from 2-6 PM. Please remember these important dates: 1. May 18-19, 2012 Region 8 Disaster Relief Training McDowell County 2. August 27,2012 Region 8 NC Mission Celebration In His Service, Gene Kirby Men’s Ministry Director Western Piedmont Campus Ministry Report The Campus Report W.P.C.C March 15, 2012 Coming down the hallway of Carr hall on a recent Wednesday, I heard a class talking and laughing. As the laughter spilled out in the hallway and I found myself giggling with them, I realized the “noise” was coming from the room where Students for Christ gathers each week! It has been a joy to experience the fellowship of these students as they come week after week and bring their friends. Each week I meet students that are new to me and this ministry. We have seen some encouraging growth in this partnership you have allowed me to join with since 2008. This semester marks the blessed milestone of student led devotions. What I mean by that is that the students are facilitating the devotion and prayer time. With some guidance from me they are ministering to their campus and engaging friends with the gospel. Here are some other things you are doing: You are part of a week-night Bible study off campus. You are part of a young woman accepting leadership in her church children’s ministry. This past winter, you helped minister hope to an unwed mother and the little girl that she was prepared to abort. This summer you will be ministering with a team of students from North Carolina in Canada! All because of the vision to provide an influence on the campus of Western Piedmont. Thank you for that privilege. Now there is one request...send your students. Of the crowd we have gathering weekly, only three are from our Catawba River Association Churches. Would you inform your congregations that this ministry exists? Would you continue to pray and promote this ministry? For the rest of this semester, till the beginning of May, we will be gathering on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 in Carr Hall 133, or… just tell them to listen for the laughter! In His Joy, Campus Minister, Eddy Bunton Catawba River Baptist Association-Calendar April April 12, 2012-Senior Adult Luncheon, Pleasant View Baptist, Program 11:00 AM, lunch 12:00 PM April 17, 2012 – VBS Clinic, Glen Alpine First Baptist Church, 7:00 PM April 20-22, 2012 – Woman’s Missionary Union Missions Extravaganza April 26, 2012 – CRBA Secretaries’ Luncheon 12:00 PM, CRBA Resource Center April 28, May 5, 2012 – Operation InAsMuch, www.ncbaptist.org May May 4-5, 2012 – Region 8 Disaster Relief Training, www.baptistsonmission.org May 20 – May 27, 2012 – Week of Prayer for Associational Missions June June 19, 2012 – Southern Baptist Convention August August 27, 2012 – Region 8 Missions Celebration September September 24-25, 2012 – Toy Store Registration, East Valdese Baptist Church, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM October October 1 – October 2, 2012 – Toy Store Registration, El Bethel Baptist Church, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM October 3, 2012 – Toy Store Registration, El Bethel Baptist Church, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM October 25, 2017 – Annual Meeting, Fall Session, Wilkies Grove Baptist Church, 2:30 PM, Rev. Max Bristol, New Hope In Christ Baptist Church, Speaker November November 12 – November 13, 2012 – Baptist State Convention of North Carolina November 26, 2012 – Region 8 Worship Rally November 29 – November 30, 2012 – Toy Store Setup December December 2 – December 9, 2012 – Week of Prayer for International Missions December 3 – December 7, 2012 – Toy Store 44 Reports – Fall Session 2012 Financial Reports Catawba River Baptist Association Statement of Assets, Liabilities, Net Assets - Modified Cash Basis As of September 30, 2012 and 2011 Sep 30, 12 ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Regular Checking Restricted-Deaf Mission Trip Restricted-New Facility Funds Restricted-Toy Store Restricted-Handrail Ministry Hispanic Church Funds Total Checking Agency Funds M/C Checking Agency Funds Restitution Total Cash & Cash Equivalents Miscellaneous Receivables Restricted-Pledges Rec New Bldg Sales Tax Receivable Total Current Assets Fixed Assets Property / Buildings / Equip Land-1812 US Hwy 70 E Office Building-house Building Total Office Building-house CRBA Resource Center Sign Storage Building Building Furnishings/Personal Property Land Improvements & Paving Total CRBA Resource Center $ 45 15,771.36 955.78 200.45 8,166.42 2,196.33 10,787.61 38,077.95 3,668.28 27.33 41,773.56 2,931.15 0.00 1,484.76 46,189.47 Sep 30, 11 $ 25,773.54 0.00 377.57 6,314.80 688.31 10,106.44 43,260.66 3,935.86 27.33 47,223.85 0.00 2,223.00 225.10 49,671.95 78,750.00 78,750.00 111,095.22 111,095.22 111,095.22 111,095.22 7,706.62 1,031.69 636,269.46 33,185.68 219,697.95 897,891.40 0.00 1,031.69 636,269.46 27,047.58 219,697.95 884,046.68 Mission Church-Bouchelle St. Building Improvement-Hispanic Building Furnishings / Personal Property Land 1,000.00 72,000.00 15,270.51 3,000.00 1,000.00 72,000.00 15,270.51 3,000.00 Total Mission Church-Bouchelle St. 91,270.51 91,270.51 1,179,007.13 1,179,007.13 113,715.48 1,165,162.41 1,165,162.41 96,773.18 1,338,912.08 $ 1,311,607.54 Total Property / Buildings / Equip Total Fixed Assets Other Assets-Endowment Funds TOTAL ASSETS $ Catawba River Baptist Association Statement of Assets, Liabilities, Net Assets - Modified Cash Basis As of September 30, 2012 and 2011 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Liabilities Current Liabilities Credit Cards Agency Funds Payable (5.66) 5,258.69 192.93 3,963.19 10,787.61 528.15 10,106.44 737.64 16,568.79 15,000.20 339,584.25 1,000.00 345,559.80 339,584.25 346,559.80 Total Liabilities Equity Fund Balance - Endowment 356,153.04 361,560.00 113,715.48 96,773.18 Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Unrestricted 9,813.20 859,230.36 9,603.68 843,670.68 982,759.04 950,047.54 Agency Funds Payable - Hispanic Payroll Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Loan-Construction Completion New Facility Loan Total Long Term Liabilities Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 46 1,338,912.08 $ 1,311,607.54 Catawba River Baptist Association Statement of Revenues, Expenses, & Other Changes in Net Assets Modified Cash Basis January through September 2012 and 2011 Jan - Sep 12 Jan - Sep 11 Revenues Contributions Churches $ 126,719.34 $ 136,078.04 3,133.61 6,867.65 129,852.95 142,945.69 7,201.91 9,010.09 13,077.91 (11,095.44) 150,132.77 140,860.34 56.91 0.00 0.00 3,500.00 2,852.06 4,240.05 Church and Community Ministry 4.26 4,911.72 Loss-Disaster Relief Trailer 0.00 1,417.80 Associational Church Missions 2,594.44 2,550.06 Service Ministry 4,074.05 4,783.62 Buildings & Equipment 30,515.21 32,565.68 Personnel 79,106.33 79,542.25 3,445.50 3,157.50 85.50 862.00 Other Total Contributions Restricted Investment Earnings (Loss) Total Income Expense Endowment Admin Fees Charitable Contribution Education Ministry Service Agreements Organizational Restricted Expenses (49.47) Total Expense Changes in Net Assets 122,734.26 137,481.21 $ 27,398.51 $3,379.13 47 Catawba River Baptist Association Church Contributions January through September 2012 and 2011 Jan - Sep 12 Jan - Sep 11 Amherst Antioch Asheville Street Bethel Brookwood Brown Mountain Burkemont Calvary Calvin Heights Catawba Valley Central Connelly Springs First Cornerstone Cross Memorial Drexel First Drexel Memorial East Valdese El Bethel Enon Gilead Glen Alpine First Grace Great American Cowboy Church High Peak HMong First Hopewell Icard's Grove Journey Church Lakeview Missionary Ridge Morganton First Mount Calvary Mount Home Mount Olive Mountain View II Mull's Grove North Morganton 2,500.00 300.00 2,048.31 1,078.00 1,185.30 0.00 7,088.00 2,250.00 504.71 2,997.00 0.00 500.00 225.00 1,668.00 1,000.00 3,285.60 4,500.00 6,228.00 600.00 0.00 2,000.00 4,384.00 175.30 3,405.49 500.00 2,256.75 1,426.32 5,342.79 916.69 2,800.00 5,374.98 3,346.46 10,907.97 1,000.00 2,754.18 0.00 350.00 2,500.00 450.00 1,821.36 1,208.50 1,127.21 75.00 7,731.00 1,750.00 599.31 2,997.00 50.00 500.00 225.00 2,266.00 0.00 3,423.94 4,000.00 6,230.98 600.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,800.00 69.09 3,754.12 450.00 3,899.97 1,182.60 5,279.78 857.81 3,000.00 5,374.98 3,548.66 10,874.97 1,800.00 2,284.57 5,000.00 300.00 Church Contributions, continued 1,661.50 2,201.00 48 Oak Grove Oak Ridge Pleasant Hill Pleasant Ridge Pleasant View Rutherford College First Silver Creek South Mountain Southside Trinity United Valdese First Walker Road Wilkie's Grove Zion TOTAL 2,049.35 4,500.00 1,125.00 450.00 1,579.73 791.52 162.14 1,040.00 500.00 900.00 2,000.00 1,557.00 12,000.00 11,504.25 2,464.68 4,500.00 1,125.00 450.00 1,433.30 956.71 0.00 1,040.00 500.00 900.00 3,000.00 1,038.00 12,000.00 12,437.50 $ 126,719.34 $ 136,078.04 49 CATAWBA RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION BUDGET 2013 2012 2013 Organization and Education Ministry Sunday School Vacation Bible School $700.00 $1,067.00 $ 700.00 $ 1,067.00 Discipleship Training Men's Ministry WMU Church Music Church Media/Audio Visuals WPCC Student Ministry Events Evangelism Associational Secretaries Program $200.00 $900.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 $800.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $600.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL $10,267.00 200.00 950.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 900.00 $9,317.00 Church & Community Ministries Senior Adults Toy Store $100.00 $17,000.00 TOTAL $17,100.00 $ 100.00 $ 17,000.00 $17,100.00 Associational Church Missions Missions Team Ministries New Mission Hispanic Mission Deaf Mission $2,500.00 $1,000.00 $700.00 $2,000.00 TOTAL 50 $6,200.00 $ 3,100.00 $ 1,000.00 $ $ 2,000.00 $6,100.00 Service Ministries Office Expenses Annual Meeting Annual Minutes Cost to Assoc. Promotional Items Discretionary Fund Miscellaneous $4,565.00 $435.00 $870.00 $275.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 TOTAL $ 4,462.00 $ 435.00 $ 440.00 $ 425.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $7,645.00 $7,262.00 Building & Equipment Internet Services/Web Site Utilities Telephone Insurance Maint-Building/Grounds Equip-Maint/Purchase $660.00 $7,999.00 $2,300.00 $4,168.00 $2,605.00 $6,676.00 Building Payment $26,330.40 TOTAL $50,738.40 $ $ $ $ $ $ 435.00 7,999.00 2,300.00 4,168.00 2,605.00 2,780.00 $ 26,330.40 $46,617.40 Personnel Director of Missions I. Ministry Expense Travel/Professional Allowance Convention/Conference Partnership Missions II. Direct Support Base Support Housing Allowance Social Security Offset Christmas Bonus 51 $4,000.00 $1,000.00 $3,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $29,200.00 $20,000.00 $3,764.00 $800.00 $ 29,200.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 3,764.00 $ 800.00 III. Benefits Retirement Insurance Package $5,357.00 $12,000.00 TOTAL $ 6,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $79,121.00 $79,764.00 Administrative Assistant I. Direct Support Base Support $22,500.00 Christmas Bonus $400.00 $22,500.00 $ 400.00 II. Benefits Retirement Insurance Package $2,280.00 $7,000.00 $ 2,900.00 $ 7,000.00 III. Employer Expense Social Security Travel Expense $1,745.00 $400.00 $ 1,745.00 $ 400.00 TOTAL $34,325.00 $34,945.00 Service Agreements Lawn Care Cleaning Service WPCC Campus Minister $1,820.00 $2,400.00 $1,250.00 TOTAL TOTAL 52 $ 1,250.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 1,250.00 $5,470.00 $4,900.00 $210,866.40 $206,005.40 Memorials Abee’s Grove Mrs. Louise Bumgarner Catawba Valley Baptist Church David Childres Daniel Seagle Betty Ledford Thurman Hipps Central Amherst Doris Young Church Community of Drexel Jo Ann Sanders Community Missionary Great American Cowboy High Peak Bryan Dellinger Antioch Vivian Hyde Elizabeth Burns Elene Smith Connelly Springs First Mrs. Eva Carswell Ivey Bumgarner Joe Danner Mrs. Alma Bryant Cornerstone Asheville Street Hopewell Sara Dale Tommy Garrison Adell Franklin Drexel First Mr. Pat McLean Mrs. Viola Cullins Mrs. Ruth Peeler Cross Memorial Bethel Gilead Grace Clarence Abee La Vone Poteet Clara E. Kincaid Mrs. Essie Barrier Jimmy Steele Jack Stephens Icard's Grove Bethlehem Ms. Barbara Bryant Genevieve Lowman Bridge 42 Mrs. Polly Huffman Journey Church Mrs. Virginia Brittain Brookwood Mrs. Mary Bailey Drexel Memorial Mary Pearson Lakeview Mildred Ellis Brown Mountain East Valdese Lucille Brittain Burkemont Riley Pope Betty Howard Elizabeth Conley Kathleen Cook Ann Dale Boyd Fletcher Robert Frye Frances Palmer James Payne Rex Porterfield Frankie Solis Judy Warlick Danny Warlick Hazel Washburn Jimmy O. Huffman, Sr. Beulah Lackey Rita Powell McBride Larry Berthalot Missionary Ridge James Berry Jimmy Lane T. R. Watts El Bethel Sean Teseneer Enon Morganton First Artie Prueitt Deal Ms. Sarah Scott Margaret G. Holt Mrs. Helen Murphy Calvary Laura S. Schark Mrs. Lucille Bernard Doris Head Russell S. Baker Mrs. Melba Bennett Fred Rusmisell Joel Piercy Mrs. Pearl Bowman William Holder, Jr. Marie M. Shook John Hall Ruth Roberta Baird Mrs. Virginia Morgan Clyde H. Deal Mrs. Betty Lou Mitchell Sara Barber Eva Fisher 53 Mrs. Marie Giles Mrs. Dovis Morris Mrs. Mabel Thomas Dr. Howard Blair Mrs. Lucy Smith Mrs. Nell Clark Mrs. Linda Edwards Morganton First-Deaf Mrs. Robin Baker John Kevin Rogers Oak Grove Solid Rock Ann Smith Mrs. Ruby Justice Earl Crooks Southside Mrs. Muriel Crooks Claudie Fairchild Hiugh White Oak Ridge Lollie Horton Grace Watts Wiley Brittain Herman Crump Trinity Mrs. Betty Parker Mt. Calvary Shirley Clark Norma Martin Agnes Irene Russell Elois Leach Argie Starr United Betty Benfield Ernest Stoerrle Darlene Bowman Luther Smith Gail Yount Mattie Garrov Dorl Ledford Eva Ramsey Barbara Sain Sandra Burns Bill O'Dell Pleasant Hill Sue Bonser Georgie Henline Carolyn Icard Cloe Swink Winfred Mace Valdese First Mountain View #2 Ralph Sullinger Norman Brown Lori Gilbert Jesse Parker James W. Spivey Lendon Poteet Louise Lambert Leiland Floyd Murrell Baker Jean Carswell James Lambert Jay Suttles Ruth Cline Ophelia Carswell Lois Small Robert Irlbeck Rev. Billy Cline Mamie Griffin Mount Home Mildred Gant Josephine Browning Dean Rice Jessie Whitener Randy Powell Mount Olive Mae Rudisil Ann Lancaster Mull’s Grove John Obie Carswell Luther Carswell Ms. Dorothy Deal New Hope In Christ North Morganton Mrs. Norma Rector Yates Barlow Jerry Merrill William Chapman Pleasant Ridge Pansy Dale Pleasant View Muriel Shepherd Ethel Bradshaw Vivan Suttles Dermont Berry Inez Parker Corene Powell Ola Faye Hennessee Terry Banner Rutherford First Mrs. Betty Seagle Mrs. Sarah Woody Brian Seagle Silver Creek Charles Fisher Barry Fisher 54 Walker Road Gail Baker Edna Johnson Edwin Odom Wilkies Grove Mrs. Rosalie Greenhill Zion Mrs. Gladys Allman Miss Ruby Puckett Mrs. Carole Perkins Calvin Whisenant CRBA Proposed Mission and Vision Statements Proposed CRBA Mission Statement Uniting and strengthening CRBA churches to be on mission in building the kingdom of Christ in the community and beyond. Proposed CRBA Vision Statement We envision the CRBA to be a group of churches working together in unity and love to build the Kingdom of God in our region and beyond. The churches will so manifest the love of Christ that the people outside each church will be drawn to the Savior and want to know the One who is behind this love. Each of our churches will be focusing on sharing the Gospel message on a regular basis in our region and wherever the Lord may send the members of those churches. CRBA will provide opportunities for those churches to work together in this area of evangelism. CRBA envisions being able to lead our members to become more dedicated disciples of Jesus who will be making disciples of those who are coming to know Jesus as their Savior. Each of these new converts will be taught how they too can make disciples of others. CRBA churches will be praying churches that are impacting their world through prayer. This commitment to prayer permeates who they are as the body of Christ and establishes deep relationships with the Father that allows Him to use us to touch the entire world. It allows the power of God to be unleashed so that He accomplishes His mighty work here and to the ends of the earth. CRBA churches are on mission with God, doing work in many areas of the world. Because of this work, God is adding to His church daily those who are being saved. This is happening both in our own churches and in those places where we are working to build His Kingdom around the world. CRBA churches envision working together in a way that will encourage and strengthen each other. We are giving wise counsel and loving encouragement to each other in such a way that we are advancing the Kingdom of God to the greatest degree possible until Jesus comes. 55 Director of Missions Report God is so Good and I am excited about things that are going on in the churches of Catawba River Association. 20/20 Vision continues to move forward as a good number of our churches have embraced this emphasis on the Great Commission. We are seeing people won to faith in Jesus Christ and a good number of those are being baptized into our churches. The good thing too is that all of our churches that are involved in 20/20 are being obedient to Christ to carry the Gospel to their neighbors around them and they are planting the seed of the Gospel in many hearts and souls. This is so important because the seed has to be planted, watered and cultivated before we can expect the harvest. The Lord of the Harvest will bring forth the harvest, if we remain faithful to be obedient and follow the Great Commission given to us to make disciples, baptize them and then to teach them all that our Lord Jesus has taught us. I am excited too that there are some of our churches that are in the process of being revitalized. They are following the processes of ether Thrive, Transformational Church, 40 Days of Purpose, or some other type of process. This is helping them work through challenging areas of church life so that they can become more of the church that Jesus wants them to be. I believe in these processes because I believe that they will help us to learn from the New Testament model how we are to function as the New Testament Church in our day. These processes will help us to reach people and lead them to the Lord. They will also help us learn how to bring people who have trusted in Jesus to the point that their lives are totally transformed by Jesus We will be churches who will grow and become vibrant churches again. Then we will see Jesus adding to His church daily those who are being saved and we will be churches whose buildings begin to fill up again, because people can see Jesus is in the midst of us. If you are not a part of one of these processes, I invite you to invite me to come and share with your congregation how these processes can help you. I believe that Jesus wants us to become churches where every member becomes more like Jesus; where the church acts more like the body of Christ and where our communities reflect the Kingdom of God. Our New York Partnership has gotten off to a good start in this first year as a good number of our churches have had members go to serve there. Souls have been saved and lives have been transformed as these teams have gone. Some of these lives that were transformed were the ones who went to serve. There is something about being involved in missions work that seems to change who you are and how you see the world. We are thankful for each church that has been involved and hope to see even more involvement in 2013. There is so much opportunity there and so many talents and gifts that can be used. The cost of going is very reasonable too, especially if you are going to one of the five churches we are partnering with on Long Island. There will be a table in the building where we have our Missions/Ministry Fair where you can talk with some of the people who have gone to New York and also information of how you can get involved and who you can contact in order to set up a trip to work with the churches there. It is also exciting to report that we had two young people from our WPCC ministry who went out during the summer to serve as interns. One of these served with one of our partner church on Long Island working with their youth. Our Missions Team wants to be 56 able to send out five interns from our churches for next summer. If you have young adults who would be interested, please let us know. We have budgeted some funds for seed money for this project and would like for some of our churches to be willing to help these interns go for the summer, especially the home church for those that will be going. As I write this report, I want to encourage you to be in prayer for revival and spiritual renewal. I know that some of you are involved right now in one of the 30 or 40 day calls to prayer for this purpose. We so desperately need to cry out to God in deep repentance to ask for revival for ourselves and our churches. I want to challenge you today to focus on the Great Commission in the New Year that is coming. Look closely at those three verbs that are in these verses and ask yourselves how you are doing as a church in fulfilling those actions. Jesus said, "As you are going, make disciples." Are we winning people and then training them to be His disciples? He said, "baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." Are we planting the seed, watering and cultivating so that we can reap the harvest and baptize true believers into our churches? He said, "teaching them to observe all that I have commanded." Are we teaching everything in His Word in such a way that it will transform new Christian's lives so that they become committed followers of Jesus, making a difference in our world where we live? Let's focus on His Commission as a group of churches. That will enable us to make a difference in our world. Respectfully Submitted, Phil Oakley 57 Endowment Fund Report as of October 9, 2012 Beginning Balance – Oct 2011= $103,577.12 Closing Balance – Sept 30, 2012= $114,409.12 Gain= $10,832.00 Amount distributed during year: Board of Directors approved $1800.00 that has not been disbursed as of this date, toward roof expense for the association's old office building. On March 22, 2012 the board of directors voted to transfer funds from Morgan Stanley, Smith Barney in Winston-Salem to The N.C. Baptist Financial Services. Respectfully Submitted, Howard Morgan, President of the Board of Directors of CRBA Endowment Fund 58 Evangelism Report 20/20 Vision: Focusing on the Great Commission continues to be at the forefront of our associational evangelism strategy in a number of our churches, and it’s exciting to hear many of the reports from our pastors of how church members continue to be faithful and obedient to this evangelism endeavor. This past year, our baptisms have increased throughout the association as a result of the gospel being shared by each of you. It’s so important that we grasp that our 20/20 vision campaign is not a program and is not designed to fizzle out or dissipate. It simply means that God’s perfect vision and desire is for all people to know Him personally, and that his perfect vision and plan includes each of us as born again believers to be His disciples in Burke County so that each resident may have an opportunity to hear how they can have a personal relationship with Jesus. In the realm of our everyday life God has placed us in the midst of certain people to have relationships with them and in turn to use our relationships in pursuing an opportunity to present Jesus Christ to them. If only each one of us would reach one person for Jesus this year the Kingdom of God would double, so let me encourage you that if you’ve not led anyone to Christ this year or if you have not at least brought one guest to church with you, you still have another (2) months left to accomplish your goal. I also would like to encourage/request our churches to please contact the associational office monthly and give us a report on how many contacts you’ve made in your community, the number of salvations, rededications and baptisms you are having as a result of your evangelistic efforts, and if you would, once you have saturated a street or completed a household with presenting the gospel let us know so that we may record your visit and continue moving forward to spread the gospel throughout ALL of Burke County. Also, this past August myself and the Blazin Trails Cowboy Church out of Lincoln County partnered together once again, utilizing John 3:16 horseshoes as a tool to share the gospel at the Valdese Festival. I would like to thank each church member who came out and helped with this outreach. We stamped approximately 800 horse shoes and had (22) decisions for salvation. It never seems to amaze me at how God directs people’s paths to our booth to get a free horseshoe but instead many times leave with a personal touch from God. If you are ever interested in joining us, give us a call; we would love to have you. In closing, I just want to say that the most important role all of us have is to share Jesus. There is nothing that can make you whole or fill your void like sharing the gospel. I hope as this year quickly comes to an end that you will seize your opportunities to love, encourage and reach out to lost people all around you so that they too can meet your Jesus. In Christ, Lynn Webb (Romans 1:16) “If we’re following, we’re fishing! If we’re not fishing, we’re not following” 59 Missions Team Report It's been a great year for missions in the Catawba River Baptist Association. Churches in our association sent teams to New York, Haiti, West Virginia, various spots in North Carolina, Malta and more. God did much with little and blessed us far more than we blessed those we served. I'm excited about a few things as we look forward to a new year coming. First, we plan to extend our New York partnership with more trips. 1. A vision trip will take place sometime in the next six months. We hope to send a team of key leaders to New York to see the needs with their own eyes, led my our Mission Team members and hopefully including pastors or key missions leaders from churches interested in getting involved. 2. We hope that you will endorse the budget that includes funding for up to five mission interns to serve next summer in New York for 6-8 weeks. These single students will minister in the churches and missions of Long Island. As they return to their churches we hope that you will catch the bug that will inspire your work in missions on Long Island and in the New York metro area. Please consider adopting a student for prayer, financial support and moral support. 3. We put some seed money in our budget to help people who can't get funding to go on mission. We hope that churches will support people like this who can't afford to pay their own way. But if you attend a church that doesn't share your passion for missions and you want to go on mission, let us know. We can help by first giving you a contribution out of this fund and by putting you in touch with mission minded people and churches who will support God's call in your life. If you do not support missions in some way, you do not support the kingdom of God. We want to help your church do just that so contact our mission team leaders in the area of men's, women's, children's and teen's mission education and support. They stand ready to train and encourage your church to be on mission for Christ. Kevin Purcell Mission Team Leader www.kevinpurcell.org www.highpeakchurch.com @kapurcell= 60 Seminary Extension Report We are continuing our Seminary Extension courses again this Fall. The current class is “How to Understand the Bible.” The classes are still open to anyone who would like to participate in the courses. Rev. Glenn Kerstetter Director Senior Adult Team Report We have had two events this calendar year that were well attended, the spring luncheon and the fall picnic. The spring luncheon was held at Pleasant View with the Choraleers from the Burke Senior Center presenting the program. Door prizes were given and a great lunch in the Church’s fellowship hall followed. Gift bags were also provided for each senior present. We want to express great gratitude to Pleasant View and their Pastor for hosting this event. The fall picnic was held at Catawba Meadows Park with Joyful Noise blue grass gospel group from First Baptist, Glen Alpine and Mountain View #2 presenting the program. Hamburgers and hotdogs were cooked hot from the grill with all the trimmings. We express great gratitude for all who volunteered to make this event successful. We pray all senior groups will consider associational events and put them on their calendar for the upcoming year. Pray for your committee as they seek to serve the seniors of our association this upcoming year. Promote and attend, all to the glory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Gratefully Submitted, Clarence A. Correll Pastor Antioch Baptist Church 61 South Mountain Baptist Camp As we reflect on another year of ministry, I am reminded of just how marvelous, mysterious, and mighty the God we serve is! Even after all these years of walking with Him, His love never ceases to amaze me. It is truly a marvelous love that would look through the ages and through space for individuals that He might reveal Himself to them as well as redeem them for Himself. Our God is mysterious(at least to our small minds), in how He works to accomplish His redemptive plan. Years ago He set apart an ordinary, unpretentious tract of land at the southern end of Burke County that He has made holy. South Mountain Baptist Camp is special because of the presence of God. The Spirit of God hovers over this place touching and changing lives for all eternity. But to me, it is mysterious that God would choose this place as a launching point from which He would change a world. Since 1957 God has been touching the lives of individuals that today serve as missionaries, pastors, staff persons, denominational leaders, deacons, SS teachers throughout the globe! I am reminded of God’s might through this ministry, especially the fact that He is mighty to save. Once again this summer God’s Spirit called and campers responded. Our theme this summer was “Wipeout” and our theme verse was Acts 3:19, “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.” For nine weeks we taught, worshipped, played, and witnessed with 1642 campers and counselors as we witnessed 202 trust Christ for their salvation. While we rejoice in the number of decisions, we also remember that each one of those is an individual with their own life story. And God loves each one, from the “church” kid, to the blind child, to the child whose parents are resistant to Christ. Every camper has a story and God knows and loves each one. At SMBC, we recognize our place in Kingdom ministry as that of a support to the local church. It is our desire that churches view SMBC as their camp and our staff as an extension of their staff. Our facilities are available year round as a resource to assist churches in encouraging, planning, and equipping the adults, teens, and children in their congregations. Our staff is equipped and ready to help by providing programming and leadership for Couples, Ladies, and Men’s retreats. We have also set aside a cottage on our campus for ministers who need some time away for prayer, planning, and relaxation. During this past year, we have been privileged to partner with groups of various ages and ethnicity that they might be able to experience God on this mountain. We continue to work to make improvements to our facilities and resources. This past year we were able to complete the installation of siding on our chapel as well as the addition of new doors. It is looking good! Another group came on a mission trip during their spring break and finished the siding on our Dining Hall as well as accomplishing numerous landscaping projects. And in 2013 we are planning to expand our Caretakers home by adding a bedroom and a bath. Because of the efforts of volunteers, all our work is done for just the cost of materials. We are grateful for the relationships we have with the churches of this association and welcome the opportunity to get to know more of you as we serve our Lord together. Maybe you’re looking for a camp experience for your young people that is focused on making an eternal difference in their lives. Maybe you are looking for some low cost alternatives to assist you in equipping/discipling your church family. Or perhaps you’ve been blessed financially or with talents that you desire to invest in making a difference in the lives of young people. Whatever the reason, we would welcome the opportunity to serve you as you serve the Lord! Should you desire more information or have any questions, please contact me and I will supply you with what you request. I will be glad to come at your convenience to share more about the ministry and the opportunities that exist for us to work together for the glory of God. It is a privilege to serve our Lord alongside you, advancing His kingdom until He comes! Al Tinnin Director 62 Sunday School Report Church Development Team Just a few weeks ago, we held our training conference for adult teachers, pastors, and general officers. It was exciting to see several churches participate, some taking first-time advantage of one of our training opportunities. I want to share a special thanks with Rev. Ron Cooper for doing such a fine job in leading the two-hour seminar. We also greatly appreciate being able to host the gathering at our CRBA building. The Lord has truly blessed us with a beautiful, functional facility and a superb, dedicated staff! Several conference attendees expressed a desire that we offer the course again so that many other churches could benefit from the motivation and practical application. Indeed, we do hope that churches will make a concerted effort to participate in greater numbers during our 2013 opportunities. We will soon offer future training opportunities not only for equipping adults, but also for those who work with students, children, and preschoolers. Our desire is to provide effective, practical training for every Sunday School worker in every CRBA church willing to join in. The Transformational Church emphasis in our NC Baptist State Convention and Association continues to provide the framework for supporting and accomplishing the goals of Sunday School ministry. Here are a few useful principles for YOUR church and Sunday School ministry… Just as Jesus ‘emptied Himself’ on our behalf (Philippians 2:5-11), so must our Sunday School leaders and individual small groups themselves learn and model the image of Christ. How can we accomplish the goal of emptying ourselves and becoming a missional Sunday School? 1. RELEASE…equipping and sending out leaders to new fields! Every growing Sunday School has the job of producing fruit…servants becoming mature enough in their faith to capably handle a new leadership role. Classes may commission new leaders each year to “go out” from the small group into another field of service as a worker to start a new class, assist with young people, or other ministry. 2. REPRODUCE…plan each year HOW to be a growing unit! The key to growing in numbers and in ministry strength is care and prayer. Plan a goal for attracting new faces, evangelizing the lost, and ministering the love of Christ through your small group. Carefully and prayerfully determine that each SS member develop a deeper commitment to attend, witness, and serve in a ministry in the church. 3. REACH…use the power of conversation! Word of mouth is the most effective means of drawing others into a Bible-study relationship with your church. Constantly be telling your Sunday School STORY, how lives are being changed, needs are being met, people are building godly, growing friendships, and how God is answering prayer. In emptying ourselves, God’s plan can be FULL-FILLED. Thanks for the privilege of sharing Sunday School ministry through the churches of our Catawba River Baptist Association. Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Thom Hartman 63 Toy Store ‘12 Preparations for this year’s Toy Store began in January. A new registration process for the families was put into place last year that has given us the data for Toy Store 2012. There are 415 families registered with a total of 926 children. All the parents who came to the registration at East Valdese Baptist or El Bethel Baptist Churches left with appointment cards in hand. This new registration process has helped to streamline the preparation for the Toy Store. For families seeking a church home, the information will be shared with associational churches near their residence. Coordinators have been added to the list of volunteers who have been focusing on the needs of our annual mission and ministry to Burke County families in need. The following volunteers are the coordinators for the various functions of your Toy Store: Janet McDaniel and Sally Dixon—Coordinators for The Toy Store Nancy Whisnant—Contact for Handmade Stockings Amber Halliburton—Contact for Spanish Translators Wanda Pendergrass—Contact for Stuffing the Stockings Kristi Farley—Contact for meals for volunteers during Toy Store We are looking forward to December 3rd—6th, Monday—Thursday, at Calvary Baptist Church. These will be full days (Monday and Wednesday, 8am-4pm, Tuesday, 8am-8pm, and Thursday, 8am6pm). Tuesday has been designated as the day we will serve most of our Latino families. The feedback from last year indicated that it is more convenient and practical for the families to consolidate the appointments. We will be serving approximately 100 more children than last year! Below are the needs: 1. 2. 3. 4. NEW Toys($10-$15 range) for children birth to 12 years of age; Small toys, toiletries and candies for the stockings; Money to purchase toys and food gift cards; Volunteers to set up at Calvary 11/29 and 11/30 (9:00 am until 3:00 pm both days); 5. Meals/snacks for volunteers (4 lunches and 1 dinner); and 6. Volunteers for Monday (12/3) and Wednesday (12/5), 8am- 4 pm; Tuesday (12/4), 8am-8pm; and Thursday (12/6), 8am-6pm Lastly, Calvary Baptist Church will be accepting toys November 26-30. We are so looking forward to experiencing God’s Blessings and Power during Toy Store 2012! 64 Vacation Bible School What an exciting trip we had this year with Amazing Wonders Aviation! Long before the Associational Clinic in April, training was held in Greensboro with Gail Ledbetter of the State VBS team. Getting our flight plan in order, we set out to soar to heights unknown as we began planning and preparing for the Association VBS Clinic. First stop on our journey was Glen Alpine First Baptist Church, where 61 people gathered to begin the training to pilot our planes. Hankins Road Baptist Church took the clinic literature and decorations to their church and with 73 enrolled, saw 16 precious souls give their lives to Christ. After a layover, Mountain View #2, which was already in progress, refueled with the addition of props and concluded their VBS. Antioch Baptist Church was our next stop, with a smooth landing. They reported a new excitement within the church for service through VBS. Abee’s Grove held a Two day VBS on consecutive Saturdays. It is amazing to learn of the unique and original ways VBS is implemented, yet the results are the same—we are a part of seeing God’s Amazing Wonders in the salvation of souls. Our plane also attempted to ride in the 4 th of July parade in Glen Alpine, but had some technical difficulties and a rough landing, breaking a wing and losing the nose. After repairs were made at the hanger, VBS continued at First Baptist with 6 precious children expressing an interest in receiving Christ as their Savior. Dr. Jack Sammons and Ruthene Hall co-piloted the Amazing Wonders of Aviation plane to Greenlee Baptist Church in Old Fort. They have also reported 6 precious children expressing an interest in receiving Christ as their Savior, with two already making their decisions public. Dr. Jack also reports that the puppets from his church as well as his sermons, still reiterate the truths found in the Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS Bible studies. When you talk to Dr. Jack, you can sense revival spirit evolving from the excitement of VBS. The journey then headed to North Cove Baptist Church in Marion. This church has not had VBS in seven years! But they came to the clinic and caught the excitement. With the help of the clinic decorations and kit, and with only 30 members in their church, they had an average attendance of 20 each day in their VBS. They too, are sensing revival spirit reverberating from VBS. The youth from Glen Alpine FBC, then took the leftover supplies and literature to West Virginia and presented Amazing Wonders Aviation with Pastor John Thompson at Gilbert Creek Baptist Church. They reported 4 precious souls saved. As you consider the journey of our Clinic kit, it journeyed to eight places, assisting smaller churches with no budgets for VBS so that they could be a part of the blessings of VBS, and enhancing the larger ones to do more than they ever have. Several stops along the way were first time VBS sessions. Others were seasoned. We give God all the glory and honor for the Amazing Wonders of His blessings on the most evangelistic tool the church has. In His Service, Susan L. Brown Associational VBS Director 65 Woman’s Missionary Union Report As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. (Acts 4: 20) The Catawba River Woman’s Missionary Union had its annual meeting in April at High Peak Baptist Church. We enjoyed a time of fellowship, planning, and sharing. We talked about when we face challenges in our everyday lives, we should prepare by Bible study and prayer, then equip ourselves with the power of the Holy Spirit. We are joining with North Carolina WMU to provide red boxes for Christmas for the inmates in Women’s Prison. Catawba River WMU is providing 500 individually wrapped toothbrushes to go into these red boxes. There is a large red box in the lobby for the toothbrushes. We will have the International Mission Study (Beijing, China) on November 20th at East Valdese Baptist Church beginning at 6:15. We will begin with a meal with Chinese flavors. There will be a study group for all ages: Mission Friends, Children (GA’s and RA’s), Acteens, and Adults. Everyone is welcome. We will send out a flier with more information. The North American Mission Board has decided to return RA’s to the WMU umbrella, and we welcome them. WMU has a booth at the missions fair. Our leaders (Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens) will be there and would enjoy meeting you and answering any questions you may have. Some of you have asked about calendars, we will have those at the booth as well as at the associational office. Please feel free to call on any of the Catawba River WMU team if there is any way we can be of help to your church in the area of mission education. Marie Swink 66 Local Ministries Burke United Christian Ministries The mission of Burke United Christian Ministries (BUCM) is to demonstrate the Love of Christ, by providing food, clothing, and crisis assistance. BUCM would not be able to minister to the needs of so many without our faithful volunteers and donors, especially our sustaining church partners. (Assistance Statistics for 2011-2012 Fiscal Year) These statistics are representative of the astounding amount of need within our community, and we feel truly honored to be able to continue to meet the needs of so many Burke County residents in crisis. It is with the most sincerity we say “thank you” for your continued support. If you would like more information on the assistance programs within BUCM, please contact us at (828) 4338075 or visit our website at www.bucm.net. 305 B West Union St. Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 433-8075 (828) 433-7906 (fax) email: info@bucm.net website: www.bucm.net 67 Mimosa Christian Counseling Center October, 2012 Mimosa Christian Counseling Center is a non-profit counseling center that provides Christcentered professional Counseling in response to outpatient mental health needs of families in our area. Now in our eighth year of operation, we have served over 1500 people through individual, couples, family, and group counseling. DSS states that over 220 children were placed in foster care. Many more live in single parent families, with grandparents or other family members. Divorce rate is higher than 40% in our area and a local unemployment rate of over 11% certainly have a great impact on the mental and emotional health of the families in our area. In the past, MCCC has offered counseling services in response to people after reaching a point of crisis in their lives. Even though MCCC will continue to provide such services, we are taking a more pro-active approach in dealing with some of life’s difficult issues. Seminars, group therapy and awareness training, small group studies and other life enrichment studies are being developed to be presented in partnership with area churches, civic groups and other community organizations. Mimosa Christian Counseling Center receives much of its support from churches, private donors, and grants. Although we do bill insurance at this time, MCCC does offer a scholarship fund for those who cannot otherwise afford counseling. We ask you as a church partner to consider how you can help support this vital ministry in your area. How can you help? First, please pray for our ministry and counselors that we will continue to do God’s work and will. Invite us to come to do a presentation of our work and vision. Make referrals of family, friends and anyone you know that could use our services. Also, consider supporting us financially with donations, fund raisers and/or grants. We desire to partner with you to have a greater impact on your church family and community. Together and through the leadership of the Holy Spirit we can effectively change our families and communities in a positive way. The peace of the Lord be with you, Chuck Bean/Development Officer STAFF Jane Rawson, Ph.D. clinical director David Keyes, M.S.,LPC therapist Diane Guelzow, LPC therapist Cathy Pasour, M.A., LMFTA,LCAS Chuck Bean, Dev. Officer BOARD MEMBERS Bill Lennon, Pres. Ann Blackwell Ed Morse, Ed.D., Rev. Tom Bland Jr. Ed Hardin Allen Fullwood Dave Beck, ED.D. Connie Thompson Rudy Bell Judy Buchly I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans of peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. (Jer. 29:11) www.visitmccc.org 220 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 phone:828-433-5600 68 69 State Reports Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina 2012 Report: July 2011-July 2012 Hope Shines on Travis’ Family “God has much better things in store for me.”- Fifteen-year-old Travis, a resident of Baptist Children’s Homes’ Cameron Boys Camp. Unwanted and unloved – this is exactly how Travis felt. He spent his childhood believing his life was inconsequential to his parents. Instead of embracing their son, his mom and dad spent more time embracing their addictions. “My mother was a cocaine addict and my father a drunk,” Travis reveals. In the days to come, the boys’ parents would divorce. On one occasion, Travis’ mother stayed away days leaving her son with a friend she barely knew. News of this incident left Travis’ father distraught. Worried about his son, he called his sister Karen to see if she and her husband Daniel would take care of Travis while he sorted out his personal struggles. Eventually, Karen and Daniel were granted permanent custody of Travis when his parents’ problems did not improve. Sadly, the boy completely shouldered the blame for his parents’ issues. Travis’ self-worth plummeted while his anger continued to escalate. One Sunday after the family returned home from church, Travis’ emotions erupted. “He said his parents didn’t love him, he wanted to die, and he wanted to leave,” Karen says. “We knew that through our family, his therapist and the guidance of our church, we had done everything we could. We reached out to Cameron Boys Camp for help.” When Travis and his aunt and uncle first visited Baptist Children’s Homes’ residential wilderness program near Southern Pines, things clicked for the thirteen-year-old boy. “I knew I had to focus on taking care of myself,” Travis says. “It was like God was saying that Camp is the right place for me.” Travis had become a believer and was baptized at his aunt’s and uncle’s church. Cameron Boys Camp chiefs – counselors who provide guidance to the boys and live with them at campsites – and social workers helped Travis understand how God could heal his hurt. “I had hated God because of the things that had happened in my life” Travis explains. “Once I understood that these things weren’t my fault, I was able to recommit my relationship to Him.” Throughout his two years at Camp, Travis and his aunt and uncle attended family sessions with Camp staff. They have worked through the pain together. “Aunt Karen is the mom I should’ve had,” Travis says. “Uncle Dan is like my second dad.” Now fifteen years old, the darkness that enveloped Travis has receded. A bright, new day is before him now that he’s returned home to his Aunt Karen and Uncle Dan. “Travis saw people at Camp, who weren’t his family, be completely committed to him and his healing,” Karen explains. “He saw churches come and support camp. Travis saw God’s hands and feet at work here on Earth. And everything everyone has done has made healing possible.” Travis’ story is the focus of Baptist Children’s Homes’ 2012 Annual Offering and this year’s promotional video. Please share this incredible story with your church! To order the video, offering materials, and schedule a Children’s Homes speaker at your church, call 1-800-476-3669 ext. 1209. View the video online at www.bchfamily.org/offering Impacting a North Carolina Mission Field Travis’ story shows the storms opposing North Carolina families. In a time when families are facing problems and pressures on multiple fronts, the Christ-centered ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes shines the light of a new day to those in need of hope and healing. Baptist Children’s Homes is dedicated to strengthening and preserving North Carolina families. There is a mission field all around us! Baptist Children’s Homes exists because North Carolina is filled with families and children confronted daily by incredible hardships. There are children across the state, even right down the street from our churches, schools and homes, who are hurting emotionally, suffering physically, and are desperately searching for hope. 70% of Baptist Children’s Homes’ residents come unchurched and unreached. 70 When Baptists come together with Baptist Children’s Homes, there is an amazing opportunity to shine the light of God’s love in the lives of North Carolina children and families. Single Mother Finds Hope through Family Care “I was struggling. I had lost my home, my car – everything I had worked for. I needed to start my life over.” – Shasta, Family Care resident/single mother Shasta and her two children, four-year-old Greenlee and one-year-old Gage, moved to Baptist Children’s Homes’ Family Care cottage in Franklin after their small family was abandoned by the children’s father. Shasta had no idea how she would be able to provide for her children. The Family Care residential program gave Shasta’s family a haven of hope and safety. Through Family Care, mothers like Shasta learn the skills needed to obtain and maintain a stable home, job and income while still being able to care for their children. A Baptist Children’s Homes’ counselor and a live-in residential manager assist the mother in setting and achieving family goals, developing parenting and job skills, budgeting, resolving transportation needs, and realizing spiritual growth. The ultimate goal is to keep mothers and their children together through seven statewide Family Care group homes. “I’m cared for here,” Shasta says about her experience in the cottage. “Everyone helps to meet my family’s needs. I feel like I’m almost to the top.” Food Roundup Helps Kimani Stand Tall “It was my life. I was told it was my fault. I thought everything was my fault.” – Kimani, Broyhill Home resident. The twelve-year-old weighed 30 lbs. and wore size three toddler clothes when he came to Baptist Children’s Homes. Kimani’s bedroom used to be a dark closet that his family locked him inside every night. The boy was always hungry from being deprived of the food his young body needed to grow. And when his family did offer him something to eat, Kimani was afraid the food could be poisoned. Kimani and his family lived in a North Carolina community, however, his daily torment went on for years unnoticed. Thankfully, Kimani’s life changed radically in 2007 when he came to live at Baptist Children’s Homes’ Broyhill Home in Clyde. Today, he has his own room, a comfortable bed, three nutritious meals a day, and Christian houseparents who give him the caring family he needs. North Carolina Baptists are a vital, extended part of Kimani’s family. Every April through the “Food Roundup,” Baptists collect tons of food, supplies and gift cards to ensure Kimani and other Baptist Children’s Homes boys and girls have plenty to eat. The food that is collected helps provide more than 700,000 meals and snacks each year. The generosity of North Carolina Baptists through the food drive brightly shines God’s love to children like Kimani. “This was the first time that someone did something nice for me,” Kimani says. “They told me they loved me. There was food – I was happy I got to eat.” Since coming to Broyhill Home, Kimani has accepted Christ as his Savior. He reads his Bible and attends church with the other boys and girls who are now his family. “I have hope,” Kimani says. “I have a home, and I have Jesus in my heart.” Kimani’s life is forever changed because of the care and support of NC Baptists. View Kimani’s powerful testimony at www.bchfamily.org/offering or by scanning the QR code with your smartphone. NCBAM Impacting Lives North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) continues its dynamic connection with North Carolina Baptists who are reaching out with the love of Jesus to help meet the needs of the frail aging. Practical needs are met—with sometimes eternal results. Pastor Mike Ferguson of Greenwood Baptist Church in Thomasville described his church’s ramp-building partnership with NCBAM this way: “With the whirling of saw blades and the popping of a nail gun in the background, James prayed to receive the forgiveness of Jesus and was born again! The ten men and women who built the ramp were the hands and feet of Jesus that day.” In addition to its powerful partnerships with Baptist churches, the comprehensive scope of the ministry is wellknown and respected among government and social agencies. Even on a national level, NCBAM is quickly becoming a peerless model of ministry for service to aging adults. Key advancements in the past year include: 71 North Carolina Baptists contributed 8,029 hours to the statewide, record setting Rampin’ Up! event held on April 28, 2012. More than 350 ramps were built and seven salvations were documented. More than 10,000 Red Bags have been distributed to address medication mismanagement—the numberone risk to the health of individuals over 65. This year, the NCBAM Call Center may average as many as 500 incoming calls per month. Outgoing calls to help meet the frail-aging's needs could be double that number. Total referrals have topped 1,000 in 2012. Through Seeing the Way He Sees, an outreach to churches planned for 2012, NCBAM will continue its efforts to engage North Carolina Baptists with the growing mission field of our state’s aging population. Learn more about the North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry at www.ncbam.org Special Needs Adults Achieve Success “It’s wonderful here. You can judge a book by its cover. It’s beautiful on the outside and on the inside – especially the people.” – Matt, a developmentally disabled adult speaking about his home at Joy Cove. Matt is one of the many special needs adult residents achieving success through Baptist Children’s Homes’ Developmental Disabilities Ministry. Diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome, the twenty-three-year-old was withdrawn and had difficulty relating to his family. As a resident at Joy Cove’s Three Forks Home, Matt works a job, loves cooking, and has discovered a talent for growing plants. He attends church with his caregivers and his fellow residents. Sedrick has been confined to a wheelchair most of his life. But it’s not because Sedrick was born without the use of his legs. As a boy he was abused and could not walk because of a resulting brain injury. Today, the twenty-fiveyear-old resident at Stegall Home in Marshville has hope that he will walk again. Because of Baptist Children’s Homes’ care, Sedrick underwent a surgical procedure in 2011 that could allow him to walk. Sedrick is able to wiggle his toes and is miraculously standing for 45 minutes per day with the help of a stander. Sedrick’s faith is strong. It is not uncommon for one of his caregivers at Stegall Home to find him out of his chair and praying in the floor of his bedroom. “God hears prayers,” Sedrick says. “I pray, ‘God get me back on my feet’ and ‘I love you Lord Jesus.’ Baptist Children’s Homes’ nine homes for developmentally disabled adults help residents achieve a greater level of independence and the opportunity to grow spiritually. For their families, they have the peace of mind knowing their loved ones are safe and loved. Discover more about the Developmental Disabilities Ministry at www.hereismyhome.org Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina Michael C. Blackwell, President/CEO P.O. Box 338 / Thomasville, NC / 27361 1-800-476-3339 www.bchfamily.org www.hereismyhome.org www.ncbam.org 72 Baptist Convention of North Carolina When Prof. Al James teaches missions at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he tells his students about the Cooperative Program, the best funding method for missions and ministry. When Pastor Al James leads Carey Baptist Church near Henderson, he tells his members the same thing. The church gives 13 percent of its undesignated receipts through the Cooperative Program. "I remember when I was growing up I often heard, 'You don't give to the Cooperative Program, you give through the Cooperative Program.' It's still the truth," James said. "I really believe this is the most effective way of promoting who we are as Southern Baptists and what we want to accomplish. It doesn't matter if you are in a church with 10 people or 100 people or 1,000 people. We all have a way of giving together," he explained. James made other statements in support of the Cooperative Program in a feature story carried in the March 31 print edition and the online edition of the Biblical Recorder, and was carried nationwide by Baptist Press, the Southern Baptist news service. The article was one of a series Mike Creswell has written on churches like Carey, led by pastors like James, who believe in and support the Cooperative Program as the best way to join pocketbooks with churches across North Carolina and the nation to support missions and ministry. As more churches awaken to how important the Cooperative Program is to all Baptist work, they hopefully will increase their support of it. Writing articles is just one way senior consultant Mike Creswell and ministry assistant Amy Torcasso keep North Carolina Baptists informed about the Cooperative Program, which funds almost all their cooperative ministry. One video told a boy spent eight years at the Baptist Children's Homes. He attended church for the first time while there and became a Christian. When older, he completed his education and became a top executive with Ford Motor Co., and also became an author and marketing consultant. He credits the children's homes for his successful life. When Baptists are looking at their church budgets and pages of numbers, they need to keep such changed lives in mind, because they are why we have the Cooperative Program. To promote the Cooperative Program the office distributed a number of materials, including: -- budget poster -- poster and bulletin inserts -- DVD with eight videos mentioned above -- brochure in Spanish -- "53 Sundays" prayer guide book on international, North American and North Carolina missionaries supported by North Carolina Baptists with devotionals on prayer, stewardship and missions concepts, with accompanying PowerPoint downloads -- poster on Baptist associations and missions, distributed to 79 associational offices -- distributed awards to churches, statewide and by association, which lead in CP contributions -- placed CP ads online and in the Biblical Recorder. The second major funding source for North Carolina Baptists is the North Carolina Missions Offering (NCMO), which provides the primary funding for the 14 ministries of North Carolina Baptist Men, including disaster relief. To promote NCMO Creswell and Torcasso worked with a team of convention staffers to develop packets of promotional materials, including coordinator's guides, bulletin inserts, videos, letters, prayer guides, teaching kits for children and youth and other materials. To promote biblical stewardship, the office set up a new materials ordering guide online, provided sample materials to churches on request and provided handbooks for church treasurers to hundreds of churches. The office also provided an outside consultant to help churches with capital fundraising campaigns. Mike Creswell also worked with and made presentations to churches seeking affiliation with the Baptist State Convention. In addition to CP and NCMO, the office also helps coordinate information on the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. Our cooperative approach to missions support is working: North Carolina Baptists supporting some 10,000 missionaries in the U.S. and around the world, plus supporting many life-changing ministries and evangelistic efforts across North Carolina. 73 Baptist Foundation 74 Baptist Hospital 2012 Report to the Associations Wake Forest Baptist Health God’s Love at Work North Carolina Baptist Hospital (NCBH) opened in Winston-Salem in 1923 with 88 beds, fulfilling the vision of our Baptist State Convention founders to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Today, NCBH is a vital part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, which has more than 1,000 beds and 13,500 employees across the system. Our commitment to faith continues to form the basis of who we are and what we do. We are grateful to be partners with North Carolina Baptists, extending Christ’s love, healing and hope to those we serve. Improving Health Through Congregational Partnerships Rev. Dr. Gary R. Gunderson became Vice President of Faith and Health Ministries on July 1, 2012. He is a national leader in improving health by connecting congregations and health care providers in covenantal partnerships of care. Dr. Gunderson will strengthen the Medical Center’s dynamic relationships with North Carolina Baptists and others, focused on improving the well-being of church members and neighbors before, during and after hospitalization. Extending the Care of North Carolina Baptists CareNet of North Carolina provided over 37,000 hours of faith-integrated counseling in FY 2012, The Cooperative Program provides vital support to our statewide network of 22 counseling centers, ensuring that fees are affordable and that no one is turned away for financial reasons. Nearly 50 percent of our clients are North Carolina Baptists, and we will subsidize over $550,000 this year in the costs of their counseling. The Center for Congregational Health provided consultation ministries to more than 200 churches and leadership training to more than 800 clergy in FY 2012, including many in the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Churches torn by conflict are being renewed and others revitalized in their mission to serve. Our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education department shares God’s love through ministry to our patients and their families and provides life-changing education through programs of Clinical Pastoral Education. In FY 2012, we extended care to patients through 40,000-plus ministry contacts and trained nearly 40 ministers. To learn more, contact Rev. Paul Mullen 336-716- 3027, pmmullen@wakehealth.edu. 75 The Mother’s Day Offering North Carolina Baptists gave over $620,000 in FY 2012 to the Mother’s Day Offering, helping patients suffering from serious illness and devastating financial need pay their hospital bills in the name of Jesus Christ and His love. God works through every gift, each year leading hundreds of people closer to Christ in life-changing gratitude. “The Mother’s Day Offering saved me, and I am so very thankful,” said Cheryl Lyon, a hard- working widow from Statesville who had heart disease. “Since my husband died, I’ve lived on a tight, fixed budget. I was terrified by the hospital bill and had nowhere to turn for help. But God’s love was at work in my life. The care at Baptist was excellent, and I’m so thankful.” Visit www.mothersdayoffering.org to see Cheryl’s life-changing story. The Minister’s Subsidy Ministers (and their families) who serve N.C. Baptist churches receive a subsidy of up to 25 percent for their hospital bills at Wake Forest Baptist. In FY 2012, the subsidy topped $120,000. More than 100 ministers every year are blessed by this assistance, provided by the earnings of our W.K. McGee endowment fund with help as needed from the Mother’s Day Offering. Additional Highlights at Wake Forest Baptist Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center continues to be ranked among the nation’s best hospitals in U.S. News and World Report (2012–2013). • The 2011–2012 “Best Doctors in America” listing includes 288 physicians with Wake Forest Baptist. • A six-story expansion of our Comprehensive Cancer Center will open in 2013, consolidating our nationally recognized cancer services in one location. • For an appointment with one of our physicians, please contact HEALTH ON-CALL at 800-446-2255. Please visit WakeHealth.edu to learn more about our services. Personal Words from the Chief Executive Officer Providing the highest quality health care to those we serve is our sacred privilege and profound commitment. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary calling from God through our partnerships with North Carolina Baptists. Please call on us whenever we can serve you, your family or members of your church. John D. McConnell, MD Chief Executive Officer Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 76 Baptist Retirement Homes 77 Biblical Recorder “Telling the Story” The Biblical Recorder has been telling the story of North Carolina Baptists for 179 years. For most of that time the printed page was the primary source of communicating all forms of news and information. But in the past 15 years a seismic shift has occurred in the world of media. Electronic communication now dominates the information world. While staying on top of these changes is challenging, your Biblical Recorder staff is committed to doing whatever it takes to be your source for news, information and inspiration in Baptist life. We hope you like what you have seen in the past year. We have added a new managing editor, made significant changes in our website, upgraded the appearance of the printed edition, and introduced a new e-newsletter. Last December the Recorder moved into the Baptist Building in Cary. We now occupy space which was originally built for the Recorder in the early eighties. This has been a very positive experience. Benefits include better communication with all aspects of Baptist life and a more efficient use of Cooperative Program dollars. We believe NC Baptists and the work of the kingdom are benefitting from the move. The international financial crunch is changing the way churches do budgets and manage dollars. Sadly, some churches no longer include the Recorder in the budget. We believe the Recorder can help your membership become stronger believers and more generous givers. But they need to receive each issue and read it regularly. We hope you will encourage your congregation to read the Recorder. And, we hope you will make room in your budget to provide the printed edition – at least for your leadership – but for as many members who want it. There is a subscription plan that fits your church budget. To all potential advertisers, we want to say that we can help you tell your message. Let us sit down with you and talk about the key principles for communicating your message. We can show you a strategy to reach the right audience. We are pleased to serve you in partnership with North Carolina Baptists and Southern Baptists as we fulfill the Great Commission of our Savior. We are here to inform you and to be an instrument of connecting you to your fellow Southern Baptist partners in Kingdom work. We continue to state our mission through three primary functions: 1. We will be biblical. We are committed to living up to the first word in our organization’s title. 2. We will focus on fulfilling the Great Commission. This is the assignment Jesus gave us before He left this earth, with the promise to return again some day. Until He returns we will be intentional with His final command. 3. We resolve to glorify God. He is glorified through the obedience of His children to every command of scripture. Regardless of what you have perceived the Biblical Recorder to be in the past, this is our present focus and commitment. The content of the print version and the content of our website reflects these three functions of our mission. Our commitment to these principles is the best way we know to stand with the pastors, church leaders and churches of North Carolina as we serve Almighty God together. The Biblical Recorder receives support through your gifts to the Cooperative Program, allowing you to subscribe at rates which are much lower than the actual cost of production. We are proud to be an agency of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina since 1939. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a privilege to join you in standing firm on the truth of scripture. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8). Biblical Recorder 205 Convention Drive Cary, NC 27511 919-847-2127 Gerald Hodges, chair, board of directors K. Allan Blume, editor/president 78 Christian Higher Education CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SPECIAL COMMITTEE The Christian Higher Education Special Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors serves North Carolina Baptists as a liaison for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (Convention) and its affiliated educational institutions: Campbell University, Gardner-Webb University, Mars Hills College and Wingate University. The Committee promotes the Convention’s Baptist Scholarship Program for undergraduates attending one of the affiliated educational institutions. The students, faculty and staff from each of these schools faithfully served God this year. They served the Lord on campus, in their communities, throughout our state and around the world. More than 400 students, faculty and staff at Campbell University participated in local mission projects this year during Operation Inasmuch. The university celebrated an all-time high enrollment record for the spring 2012 semester. The medical school groundbreaking was held December 2011, and the school is expected to enroll its first students by fall 2013. Chowan University provided several different mission trip opportunities for more than 200 participants. The Chowan Christian Service Association is developing an endowment for mission trips that will help make it possible for more students to participate in missions. Through a partnership with NC Baptist Men, 12 students and staff went to Cuba to minister in the name of Jesus Christ. Gardner-Webb University students participated in spring break mission trips to South Africa and Romania. During a weeklong revival in January many students came to faith in Jesus Christ. Gardner-Webb’s Center for Ethics and Leadership opened this fall, and the new Tucker Student Center and Laboratory Center also opened this fall. The second cohort of students in Mars Hill’s master of education program began classes this year. Mars Hill was also represented this year in the Ethics Bowl. Wingate University recognized its largest graduating class, and also honored the first graduates from the physician assistant and doctor of education programs. The Convention continues to provide scholarships to students attending the affiliated educational institutions as funds are available. The North Carolina Baptist Scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate full-time students who are members of a church affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and attending one of the five affiliated schools. For the 2012-2013 academic year, almost 700 Baptist Scholarships were awarded totaling more than over $800,000.00. To apply, interested students can visit www.myncbaptist.org. For several years the Committee has been working toward establishing a Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute Scholarship. This year, the Committee continued pursuing this opportunity, and they expect the scholarship to begin in fall 2013. The two-year scholarship would be awarded to Fruitland students who, upon graduation from Fruitland, desire to continue their education at one of the educational institutions affiliated with the Convention. A maximum of two students at each affiliated institution would be eligible for the scholarship. Rit Varriale, Chair 79 GuideStone During this past year the GuideStone Team of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina worked closely with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention to provide ministry to the more than 4,300 churches in our state convention. The following information is a summary of those joint efforts: Retirement Planning Uncertain economic times continue to impact the number of church staff who are actively participating in the Church Retirement Plan. We have over 2,000 churches who have NO active participants…very SAD! I would shout with a loud voice----AWAKE!!!...take advantage of the best retirement plan on the market today for paid church staff! State Convention Protection Benefits—for 2011 the following disability and survivor benefits were in place for retirement participants—120 persons received $641,741.94 in disability benefits and 28 deaths resulted in a distribution of $305,466.98 to beneficiaries. GuideStone Funds---honored with the coveted 2012 Lipper Award for the Best Overall Small Fund Group in the United States with up to $40 billion in assets. (Number 1 out of 182 funds) GuideStone is the first Christian-based, socially screened fund family to be so honored! Insurance New Health Care Reform Law—in the wake of numerous lawsuits GuideStone continues to provide ongoing information to churches as the new health care reform law is developed for full implementation by 2014 if upheld by the Supreme Court. Updates are regularly posted on the GuideStone web site. Two new insurance options are now in place from GuideStone: the Basic Health 5000 Plan and Care Plans for senior adults as a medicare supplement---Care Basic Plan and Care Today Plan. Staff Compensation o Staff compensation that is structured in the most tax efficient way and administered legally continues to be an ongoing concern as more and more churches are being questioned by the IRS regarding how church staff are compensated. Unfortunately, the old “lump sum” pay package is still widely practiced by many of our churches. I would say…AWAKE!!!…there is a better way to compensate church staff! o The 2012 Compensation Study is now available online for church leaders (staff search committees, personnel committees, budget/finance committees, etc.) to use in making sure they are compensating staff in an equitable manner regarding salary and benefits. Mission Dignity o GuideStone Financial Resources in Dallas continues to provide financial assistance to those elderly ministers and widows of ministers who live under financial duress and need ongoing and/or one time assistance through Mission:Dignity. This past year over 175 North Carolinians were assisted financially by GuideStone. Finally, we continue to be honored with the privilege to serve all of our churches and their employees with appropriate information and products to meet their needs. Call the Baptist State Convention of NC at 1.800.395.5102 extensions 5594 or 5595, visit our Web site at www.ncbaptist.org, call GuideStone at 1.888.984.8433, or visit the GuideStone Web site at www.GuideStone.org for more information. Johnny E. Ross GuideStone State Representative Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc. 80 North Carolina Missions Offering - 2011 For 2012 NCMO information, go to: www.ncmissionsoffering.org 81 Catawba River Baptist Association – Calendar NOVEMBER, 2012 Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer ................................................................................ November 5, 2012 NC Baptist State Convention, Greensboro, NC…………………………… November 12-13, 2012 CRBA WMU IMB Missions Study, Beijing, CHINA ............................................................. November 20, 2012 NC Baptist Men Region 8 Worship Rally, Statesville, NC .................................................. November 26, 2012 CRBA Missions Team .......................................................................................................... November 27, 2012 Toy Store Setup…...……………………………………………………..November 29-30, 2012 Ministers’ Banquet 6:00 PM Community House, Morganton, NC ...................................... November 29, 2012 DECEMBER, 2012 Week of Prayer for International Missions………………………………...December 2-9, 2012 Toy Store, Calvary Baptist Church, Morganton, NC………………………December 3-6, 2012 CRBA Secretaries’ Christmas Luncheon, 12:00 PM, Resource Center ............................... December 13, 2012 CRBA Office Closed……………………………………..….December 25, 2012 thru 31, 2012 JANUARY, 2013 CRBA Office Closed………………………………………....................... …………..…… January 1, 2013 Director Of Missions Sabbatical………………………..…….January 16 thru January 30, 2013 FEBRUARY, 2013 Super Training Extravaganza, specific Saturday to be announced WMU Focus and NC Heck Jones Offering and week of Prayer…………..February 10-17, 2013 NC Bap Men Region 8 Missions Rally……………………………………… WMU Children’s Ministry Day……………………………………………….. ...................... ….February, 16, 2013 February 18, 2013 Catawba River Baptist Association – Calendar - continued MARCH, 2013 North American Missions Emphasis Week .......................................................................... March 3-10, 2013 CRBA Spring Meeting ......................................................................................................... MMarch 28, 2013 APRIL 2013 CRBA Senior Adult Luncheon, 11:00 AM………………………………… ....................... April 11, 2013 WMU NC Missions Extravaganza, Ridgecrest, NC .............................................................. April 19-21, 2012 AUGUST, 2013 NC Bap Men Region 8 Missions Celebration..................................................August 26, 2013 SEPTEMBER, 2013 NC Missions Offering …………………………………………..month of September, 2013 CRBA Senior Adult Luncheon, 11:00 AM……………………………… September 12, 2013 82 Directories and Statistical Tables Senior Pastor Directory Abee's Grove Baptist Church 874-2414 Rev. Rudy Hayes 654 Abee's Church Road, Valdese, NC 28690 Amherst Baptist Church 396-2800 Rev. Harold Joplin 4354 Chantilly Drive, Granite Falls, NC 28645 Antioch Baptist Church 828-245-8452 Rev. Clarence Correll 194 River Hill Drive, Forest City, NC 28043 Asheville Street Baptist Church 437-7255 Rev. Doug Goforth 107 Colony Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 Bethel Baptist Church 438-9272 Rev. Gary Cline 3861 Pax Hill Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Bethlehem Baptist Church 828-850-0565 Rev. Jesse Carr 7479 Watershed Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Bridge 42 Church 391-7777 Rev. Paul Culbertson 107 Calvin Heights Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Brookwood Baptist Church Brown Mountain Baptist Church 439-8502 Rev. Earl Cross 210 Brookwood Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655 430-3159 Rev. Johnny Shelton 2600 Willow Tree Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Burkemont Baptist Church 437-2357 Dr. David Mills 200 Winding Creek Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 Calvary Baptist Church 437-2761 Rev. Larry Thompson 101 Country Club Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 Catawba Valley Baptist Church 437-9237 Dr. Mike Odom P.O. Box 1580, Morganton, NC 28680 Central Baptist Church 390-7961 Rev. Thom Hartman PO Box 1246 Drexel, NC 28619 Community Missionary Baptist Rev. Tony Land PO Box 835, Morganton, NC 28680 83 Community of Drexel Bapt Church 433-0489 Rev. Roger Webb 1582 Powerhouse Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Connelly Springs First Baptist 874-0826 Rev. Danny Townsend P. O. Box 354, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Cornerstone Baptist Church 584-8797 Dr. Bob Shepherd (Interim) 3982 Palmer Circle, Morganton, NC 28655 Cross Memorial Baptist Church 437-1021 Rev. Jeff Beach 650 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Drexel First Baptist Church 437-3351 Rev. Tito Madrazo PO Box 184, Drexel, NC 28619 Drexel Memorial Baptist Church 397-5672 Rev. Ray Raymer 8531 Private Dr, Hickory, NC 28602 East Valdese Baptist Church 874-0511 Rev. Brett Howell 313 Springwood Drive NE, Valdese, NC 28690 El Bethel Baptist Church 437-0570 Enon Baptist Church 433-6434 Rev. Gary Garner 2864 Highline Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655 First Hmong Baptist Church Rev. Ron Cooper P.O. Box 2518, Morganton, NC 28680 448-0534 Rev. Pao Ly 4071 Owens Mountain Ave, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Friendship Baptist Church 437-4085 Rev. Phil King 4284 Boulder Dr, Morganton NC 28655 Gilead Baptist Church 433-5902 Rev. Curtis Styles 3520 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Glen Alpine First Baptist Church 584-0312 PO Box 557, Glen Alpine, NC 28628 Grace Baptist Church 438-1537 Rev. Marty Bess 2386 Gene’s Loop, Morganton, NC 28655 Grandview Baptist Church 584-6785 Rev. John Whisnant 2828 Hwy. 126, Morganton, NC 28655 The Great American Cowboy Church 437-7255 Rev. Doug Goforth 107 Colony Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 84 High Peak Baptist Church 879-8712 Dr. Kevin Purcell 3095 High Peak Road, Valdese, NC 28690 Hopewell Baptist Church 864-483-5600 Dr. Danny Emory 1112 Hopewell Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Icard's Grove Baptist Church 3097 Icard’s Grove Church Ave, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 The Journey Church 437-0615 Rev. Mike Chandler 121 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Lakeview Baptist Church 433-0744 Rev. John Coffey 2847 E T Camp Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Missionary Ridge Baptist Church 437-8308 Rev. Al Tinnin 3562 Baptist Camp Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Morganton First Baptist Church 437-2544 Dr. Tom Bland P.O. Box 459, Morganton, NC 28680 Morganton First Deaf Mission 430-9267 Rev. Tom Lineberger 2051 Hwy. 181 N, Morganton, NC 28655 Moriah Baptist Church 3007 Old Shelby Road, Hickory, NC 28602 Mount Calvary Baptist Church 879-8831 Rev. Glenn Kerstetter 709 Praley Street SW, Valdese, NC 28690 Mount Home Baptist Church 437-0593 Rev. Jerry Gamble 3733 Hillview Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Mount Olive Baptist Church 391-1489 Rev. Michael Gantt 5347 Mount Olive Church Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Mountain View I Baptist Church 397-5205 Rev. Ken Frady 7391 Woodland Hills Road, Hickory, NC 28602 Mountain View II Baptist Church 584-4961 Rev. Kenneth Mashburn 5510 Watson Price Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Mull's Grove Baptist Church New Hope In Christ 391-1714 Rev. James “Bud” Jernigan 5106 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655 438-1825 Rev. Max Bristol 212 Northwestern Circle, Morganton, NC 28655 85 North Laurel Baptist Church 874-4986 Rev. Mike Wakefield 1942-A Laurel Street NE, Valdese, NC 28690 North Morganton Baptist Church 437-3414 Rev. Kenneth Baker 101 View Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Oak Grove Baptist Church 584-6416 Rev. Gyles Widener 1065 Paddy's Creek Road, Nebo, NC 28761 Oak Ridge Baptist Church 874-0663 Rev. Michael Skinner 7262 Rhodhiss Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 433-5769 Dr. Larry Cline 2434 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church 584-0310 Dr. Dewey Thomas P.O. Box 1159, Morganton, NC 28680 Pleasant View Baptist Church River of Life Baptist Church 437-3469 Dr. Burt Wilbur 2311 Jamestown Road, Morganton, NC 28655 390-1121 Rev. Orlando Mendez 106 ½ S Anderson Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Riverside Baptist Church Rev. Keith Gwen Morganton, NC 28655 Rutherford College First Baptist Silver Creek Baptist Church 828-757-0356 Rev. Lawrence Robertson 1021 Randolph Circle NE, Lenoir, NC 28645 584-2419 Rev.Freddie Williams 2317 Jamestown Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Smyrna Baptist Church 3500 Brown Mountain Beach Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Solid Rock Baptist Church 584-1644 Rev. Stacey Layne 110 Oakwood Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 South Mountain Baptist Church 874-2553 Rev. Chris Annas PO Box 1177, Valdese, NC 28690 Southside Baptist Church 433-0084 Rev. Buster King, Interim PO Box 2306, Morganton, NC 28680 86 Table Rock Baptist Church 430-7689 Rev. Walter Vinson 202 Park Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Trinity Baptist Church 433-0662 Rev. Scott Moneyham 3333 Trinity Church Road, Valdese, NC 28690 United Baptist Church 773-4213 Dr. Avery Owenby P. O. Box 763, Rutherford College NC 28671 Valdese First Baptist Church 874-2266 Rev. Noel Schoonmaker 500 Faet Street, Valdese, NC 28690 Walker Road Baptist Church 438-1080 Rev. Brandon Ware 100 Walker Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Wilkie's Grove Baptist Church 874-0196 Rev. Kenneth Bryant PO Box 453, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Zion Baptist Church 572-0260 Dr. Steve Parker 2472 Wilderness Lane, Lenoir, NC 28645 Church Staff Directory Abee's Grove Baptist Church Music Director 391-1862 Mrs. Gladys Abee 4357 Gouge Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 Amherst Baptist Church Music Director 433-1338 Mr. Tommy Poteet 321 Poteat Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Antioch Baptist Church Music Director 438-5340 Mr. John Edwards 3249 NC 18 US 64, Morganton, NC 28655 Asheville Street Baptist Church Music Director 439-2421 Mr. Lynn Burnette 208 Ervin Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Bethel Baptist Church Music Director 433-8925 Mrs. Judy Peyronel 2280 White Dogwood Ln, Morganton, NC 28655 Bridge 42 Church Music Director 390-0943 Rev. Jason Koon 105 Surrey Dr. Morganton, NC 28655 Bridge 42 Church Youth Minister 704-813-8649 Tyler Deaton 107 Calvin Heights Street, Morganton, NC 28655 87 Brookwood Baptist Church Music Director 432-2919 Mrs. Debbie Morgan 145 Oakdale Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Brown Mountain Baptist Church 430-9331 Mrs. Patti Gragg Music Director 2608 Henderson Mill Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Burkemont Baptist Church Student Ministries 430-9319 Rev. Eddy Bunton 4608 Burkemont Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Burkemont Baptist Church Worship/Music Minister 433-8008 Rev. Philip Long 5201 Apple Tree Lane, Morganton, NC 28655 Burkemont Baptist Church Education Minister 437-2357 Rev. Brian Skeggs 4668 Burkemont Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Burkemont Baptist Church Children and Families Minister 437-2357 Rev. Dustin Scott 4668 Burkemont Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Calvary Baptist Church Music Director 437-2761 Mrs. Teresa Dale 407 Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Catawba Valley Baptist Church Music Director 433-9350 Mrs. Kristi Burns P.O. Box 1580, Morganton, NC 28680 Catawba Valley Baptist Church Youth Pastor 448-0664 Mr. Adam Teague P.O. Box 1580, Morganton, NC 28680 Central Baptist Church Music Director 438-8416 Mrs. Sandra Brown 2374 Race Track St, Morganton, NC 28655 Community of Drexel Bapt Church Music Director 433-1388 Connelly Springs First Baptist Music Director 874-3142 Mrs. Sadie Bivens P. O. Box 93, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Cornerstone Baptist Church Music Director 874-4813 Cross Memorial Baptist Church Music Director 433-1555 Jeff Sigmon 2823 Piedmont Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Drexel First Baptist Church Associate Pastor 437-3351 Ms. Amy Brown PO Box 308, Drexel, NC 28619 Drexel First Baptist Church 433-0600 88 Mr. Jonathan Berry Mrs. Rita Nichols PO Box 595, Drexel, NC 28619 Mrs. Tanya Price 806 Hoyle St, Valdese, NC 28690 Music Director 2418 Stoney Brook St, Valdese, NC 28690 Drexel Memorial Baptist Church 437-2685 East Valdese Baptist Church Music and Media Pastor 396-4625 Rev. Jon Calloway 3444 Dry Ponds Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630 East Valdese Baptist Church Student Minister 437-0055 El Bethel Baptist Church Music Director 437-8979 Mrs. Tracy Hicks 1305 Bowman Ave Ext, Morganton, NC 28655 El Bethel Baptist Church Associate Pastor 448-1459 Rev. Justin Cunningham 1117 Silverbrook Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 El Bethel Baptist Church Children’s Leader 433-7488 Mrs. Tammy Kerley 158 Chism Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Enon Baptist Church Music Director 381-8486 Rev. Carroll Fox, Jr. PO Box 1243, Hudson, NC 28638 First Hmong Baptist Church Music Director 256-8066 Nou Yang 1987 Breanna Ct, Conover, NC 28613 Friendship Baptist Church Music Dirctor 256-8066 Mrs. Carolyn Brown 408 Church Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Gilead Baptist Church Music Director 584-8345 Glen Alpine First Baptist Church Music Director Mr. Mitchell Cook P. O. Box 65, Drexel, NC 28619 Rev. Greg Klapp 2562 Branch Dr, Valdese, NC 28690 Mrs. Avis Dellinger 6549 NC 126, Nebo, NC 28761 584-1596 Ms. Jewell Sheperd-Ledbetter 1505 Carbon City Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Grace Baptist Church Music Director 433-1508 Mr. Mitch Huffman 1326 T S Mull Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Grace Baptist Church Youth Minister 433-1508 Mr. Gary Campbell 2928 England Way, Morganton, NC 28655 High Peak Baptist Church Music Director 874-3322 Mr. Dennis Hamrick 4036 Berry Loop, Valdese, NC 28690 Hopewell Baptist Church Music Director Mr. Bill Baker 2555 Silverbrook Ct, Morganton, NC 28655 89 Icard's Grove Baptist Church Music Director 874-0288 Kathleen Ribet PO Box 374, Rutherford College, NC 28671 The Journey Church Worship Pastor 437-0615 Rev. John Setterlind 121 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655 The Journey Church Youth Leader 437-0615 Rev. Allen Curtis 121 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Lakeview Baptist Church Music Director 437-7784 Debbie Corley 208 Stacy St, Morganton, NC 28655 Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Music Director 437-0195 Mrs. Tammy Mull 3835 Zero Mull Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Morganton First Baptist Church Music and Administration Minister 437-2544 Rev. William Rotan PO Box 459, Morganton, NC 28680 Morganton First Baptist Church Education Minister 437-2544 Rev. Fred Schuszler PO Box 459, Morganton, NC 28655 Morganton First Baptist Church Minster to Youth and Family Life 437-2544 Rev. Tyler Roach PO Box 459, Morganton, NC 28655 Mount Calvary Baptist Church Music Director 874-3020 Cathy Blevins 421 Garrou Ave SE, Valdese, NC 28690 Mount Calvary Baptist Church Music Director 879-8547 Mrs. Vera Cabaniss 824 Fontaine Ave NW, Valdese, NC 28690 Mount Home Baptist Church Minister of Music 433-6587 Rev. Lanny Smith 3704 Norman Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Mount Home Baptist Church Minister of Education and Outreach 433-9755 Rev. Preston Stainback 112 Buena Vista Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Mount Home Baptist Church Youth Minister 413-1769 Mr. Rocky Hartman PO Box 462, Rutherford College, NC 28671 Mount Home Baptist Church Children's Director 413-9188 Mrs. Kathy Hartman PO Box 462, Rutherford College, NC 28671 Mount Olive Baptist Church Music Director 584-2285 Lena Taylor 1614 US 70 W, Morganton, NC 28655 Mountain View II Baptist Church Music Director 584-0658 Wayne Clontz 3046 Bedford Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 90 Mull's Grove Baptist Church Music Director 391-1382 Ms Sharon Johnson 4410 Ruritan Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Mull's Grove Baptist Church Youth Minister 438-3866 Mr. Jason Henson 179 Buff Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 New Hope In Christ Baptist Church Music Director 366-2896 Ms. Cathy Smith 4868 US 64, Morganton, NC 28655 North Laurel Baptist Church Music Director 397-7526 North Laurel Baptist Church Assistant Pastor Norman Bess PO Box 307, Valdese, NC 28690 Shane Epps PO Box 307, Valdese, NC 28690 North Morganton Baptist Church Music Director 433-5895 Mrs. Glenda Cannon 719 Vinearden Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Oak Grove Baptist Church Music Director 584-6416 Ruth Widener 1065 Paddy's Creek Road, Nebo, NC 28761 Oak Ridge Baptist Church 879-8166 Mr. Terry Childers Music Director 7230 Oak Ridge Church Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Music Director 438-9341 Mrs. Trudy McCrary 2540 Byrd Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Children/Youth Minister 433-5723 Rev. Van Buchanan 1349 Havenwood Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Minister of Music 584-0310 Dr. Jim Smith 2589 Smokey Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645 Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Minister to Youth 584-1074 Rev. Keith Savage PO Box 1159, Morganton, NC 28680 Pleasant View Baptist Church Music Director 437-4602 River of Life Baptist Church Music Director 390-0381 Jeremias Puac 124 Jones Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Mrs. Sue Cozort PO Box 842, Drexel, NC 28619 Riverside Baptist Church Music Director 437-8504 Mrs. Nola Pritchard 4586 Burkemont Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Rutherford College First Baptist Music Director Mr. Phil Ramsey PO Box 585, Rutherford College, NC 28671 91 Silver Creek Baptist Church Music Director 437-4662 Francis Duckworth 5733 Hardy Duckworth Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Solid Rock Baptist Church Music Director 437-5024 Howard Crump 833 Summers Rd, Valdese, NC 28655 South Mountain Baptist Church Music Director 437-0325 Mrs. Alma Smith 2223 Geneva Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Southside Baptist Church Music Director 584-4307 Irene Phillips 312 Brentwood Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Table Rock Baptist Church Music Diretor Mr. Brandon Owens 202 Park Street, Morganton, NC 28655 Trinity Baptist Church Music Director 584-4826 Chad Epley 505 US 70 W, Morganton, NC 28655 United Baptist Church Music Director 437-5822 Crystal Carpenter 1066 Belvidere Lane, Morganton NC 28655 Valdese First Baptist Church Music Minister 874-2266 Jeff Carter 500 Faet Street, Valdese, NC 28690 Valdese First Baptist Church Minister of Youth 874-2266 Mrs. Allison Pryor 500 Faet Street, Valdese, NC 28690 Walker Road Baptist Church Music Director 817-9311 Mr. Chris Dale 5114 Crawley Dale St, Morganton, NC 28655 Walker Road Baptist Church Minister of Youth 413-5841 Rev. Jaime Buchanan 431 E Fleming Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 Wilkie's Grove Baptist Church Music Director 462-2365 Rick Sain 2931 Patriot Way, Vale, NC 286168 Wilkie's Grove Baptist Church Associate Pastor 397-6670 Rev. Terry Adkins 2600 Raintree St, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Wilkie's Grove Baptist Church 397-6967 Mr. Thomas Hermon Youth Leader 5780 Wilkie's Grove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602 Wilkie's Grove Baptist Church 397-6967 Mr. Thurman Roe Youth Leader 5780 Wilkie's Grove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602 Wilkie's Grove Baptist Church 397-6967 Rev. Russell Young Education Leader 5780 Wilkie's Grove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602 Zion Baptist Church 572-0818 Rev. Keith Rose Associate/Youth Pastor 3387 Benfield Place, Lenoir, NC 28645 92 2012 Congregational Summary TB - Total Baptisms OA - Other Additions TM - Total Membership SSE - Sunday School Enrollment SSA - Sunday School Attendance VBS - Vacation Bible School DT - Discipleship Training MM - Music Ministry WMU - Women's Missionary Union BM - Baptist Men TRE - Total Receipts CP - Cooperative Program AG - Associational gifts TME - Total Missions Expense Congregation Summary Catawba River Congregation C/M TB OA TM SSE SSA VBS DT MM WMU BM TRE CP AG TME Abees Grove, Valdese Church 7 1,109 54 21 30 1,000 5,958 Amherst, Morganton Church 11 1 382 105 101 32 30 175,660 1,000 2,500 9,786 Antioch, Morganton Church 2 3 335 32 52 12 10 102,580 800 600 8,035 Asheville Street, Morganton Church 212 35 15 10 10 86,056 7,283 2,731 15,832 Bethel, Morganton Church 276 49 56 6 99,450 6,491 1,609 13,280 Bethlehem, Morganton Church Bridge42 Church Brookwood, Morganton Church 17 85,353 1,951 1,561 5,016 Brown Mountain, Morganton Church Burkemont, Morganton 1,139,044 60,651 9,310 174,295 Calvary, Morganton 277,599 10,000 3,000 21,496 7,500 4,000 22,092 2 12 5 188 55 55 Church 24 22 1,250 501 273 Church 6 1 286 94 85 30 Catawba Valley, Morganton Church 12 26 553 153 153 66 16 419,130 Central, Morganton Church Community of Drexel, Valdese Church 46 8 4 3 16,160 Community, Morganton Church Connelly Springs First, Connelly Springs Cornerstone, Valdese Church 252 40 45 18 3 46,305 600 500 4,494 Cross Memorial, Morganton Church 7 174,025 4,164 2,332 17,853 Down the Road Biker Church Church Drexel First, Drexel Church Drexel Memorial, Drexel Church East Valdese, Valdese Church 6 El Bethel, Morganton Church Enon, Morganton Church First Hmong, Morganton Church Friendship, Morganton Church Gilead, Nebo Church 4 14 45 Church 5 2 236 80 64 3 17 736 114 100 64 329,861 6,715 2,000 28,907 423 61 90 25 20 153,842 4,495 4,495 18,587 8 1,123 300 325 61 2 797,329 40,128 6,000 69,310 5 14 450 130 100 35 30 28,870 8,020 58,009 4 10 281 169 165 70 27 27,573 800 35,645 93 335,953 Glen Alpine First, Glen Alpine Church 3 4 449 55 109 Grace, Morganton Church 7 5 345 122 150 Grandview, Morganton Church 8 1 93 32 High Peak, Valdese Church 5 4 464 120 124 Hopewell, Morganton Church 5 4 703 196 110 Icards Grove, Connelly Springs Church 8 157 45 70 Journey Church Church 19 140 125 Lakeview, Valdese Church 4 3 110 Missionary Ridge, Morganton Church 6 8 645 10 155 Morganton First Deaf Mission, Morganton Mission 2 125 30 2 Morganton First, Morganton Church 9 1,446 489 123 Moriah, Hickory Church Mount Calvary, Valdese Church 1 2 500 74 59 26 Mount Home, Morganton Church 22 38 1,611 561 196 31 Mount Olive, Morganton Church 2 5 195 65 25 19 Mountain View 1, Morganton Church Mountain View 2, Morganton Church 3 12 361 60 72 12 Mulls Grove, Morganton Church 4 12 372 111 60 New Hope in Christ, Morganton Church 13 7 247 40 North Laurel, Valdese Church North Morganton, Morganton Church 4 8 230 Oak Grove, Nebo Church 4 Oak Ridge, Connelly Springs Church 5 Pleasant Hill, Morganton Church 10 9 Pleasant Ridge, Morganton Church 16 Pleasant View, Morganton Church 12 River of Life Hispanic Mission, Morganton Mission Riverside, Morganton Church Rutherford College First, Rutherford College Church 10 Silver Creek, Morganton Church Smyrna, Morganton Church Solid Rock, Morganton Church 11 25 9 45 42 15,000 2,400 23,376 275,000 5,604 5,604 11,925 6 8 8 636 142 175 51 716 126 108 33 10 871 325 267 5 197 40 34 24 10 188 30 28 10 41 39 271 127 5,000 36,345 14,858 2,987 53,410 1,825 23,259 20,039 55,887 2,724 1,211 5,621 364,763 4,000 4,200 23,390 31,137 250 846 3,032 1,577,975 7,260 13,390 76,856 15 221,949 14,053 4,060 23,637 27 1,327,372 74,497 14,587 157,482 121,255 640 1,800 5,843 128,884 7,120 3,637 17,422 197,935 11,000 2,510 18,121 5 16 200 24,000 261,148 25 40 426,743 200 98,259 13 46 94 134,048 46 123 65 15 5 12 20,039 109,347 750 571 4,310 86,210 6,634 1,662 8,740 432,161 12,217 3,054 54,790 418,990 36,598 6,133 110,028 65 499,710 7,000 1,500 50,416 13 130,160 1,367 650 7,458 8 83,782 5,618 2,408 11,629 34,115 7,086 1,121 10,223 186,860 600 60 29,400 South Mountain, Morganton Church Southside, Morganton Church Table Rock, Morganton Church The Great American Cowboy Church Church Trinity, Valdese Church United, Valdese Church 8 377 54 65 31 Valdese First, Valdese Church 15 30 698 153 105 60 30 Walker Road, Morganton Church 22 36 550 150 230 150,622 Wilkies Grove, Hickory Church 4 5 506 179 183 99 52 605,256 Zion, Morganton Church 13 3 470 159 165 78 39 304,464 32,102 14,735 68,418 339 356 22,116 5,813 4,595 1,019 609 13,235,339 549,849 167,956 1,629,333 Association Totals 4 3 28 32 100 56 7 134 95 76,527 13 10,617 319 1,422 127 846 500 75,892 200,079 8,859 1,200 41,069 445,737 5,000 3,000 39,494 4,420 2,080 23,038 12,000 14,500 83,562 BAPTISM INFORMATION Catawba River Total Total Baptisms CONGREGATION 0-5 Baptisms Under Age 6 6-8 Baptisms Ages 6-8 9-11 Baptisms Ages 9-11 12-17 Baptisms Ages 12-17 18-29 Baptisms Ages 18-29 30-59 Baptisms Ages 30-59 60+ Baptisms Ages 60 and Up Church/Mission Total 0-5 6-8 9-11 12-17 18-29 30-59 60+ Abees Grove, Valdese Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Amherst, Morganton Church 11 0 0 2 8 0 1 0 Antioch, Morganton Church 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 Asheville Street, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bethel, Morganton Church 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Bethlehem, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bridge42 Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brookwood, Morganton Church 12 0 0 4 2 0 6 0 Brown Mountain, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Burkemont, Morganton Church 24 0 0 10 5 5 4 0 Calvary, Morganton Church 6 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 Catawba Valley, Morganton Church 12 0 0 6 0 1 5 0 Central, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Community of Drexel, Valdese Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Community, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Connelly Springs First, Connelly Springs Cornerstone, Valdese Church 4 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cross Memorial, Morganton Church 5 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 Down the Road Biker Church Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drexel First, Drexel Church 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 Drexel Memorial, Drexel Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 East Valdese, Valdese Church 6 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 El Bethel, Morganton Church 5 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 96 Enon, Morganton Church 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 First Hmong, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Friendship, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gilead, Nebo Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Glen Alpine First, Glen Alpine Church 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 Grace, Morganton Church 7 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 Grandview, Morganton Church 8 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 High Peak, Valdese Church 5 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 Hopewell, Morganton Church 5 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 Icards Grove, Connelly Springs Church 8 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Journey Church Church 19 0 0 8 3 2 6 0 Lakeview, Valdese Church 4 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 Missionary Ridge, Morganton Church 6 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 Morganton First Deaf Mission, Morganton Morganton First, Morganton Mission 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 Church 9 0 0 6 1 1 1 0 Moriah, Hickory Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mount Calvary, Valdese Church 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Mount Home, Morganton Church 22 0 0 11 2 4 5 0 Mount Olive, Morganton Church 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Mountain View 1, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mountain View 2, Morganton Church 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 Mulls Grove, Morganton Church 4 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 New Hope in Christ, Morganton Church 13 0 0 6 2 3 2 0 North Laurel, Valdese Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 North Morganton, Morganton Church 4 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 Oak Grove, Nebo Church 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 Oak Ridge, Connelly Springs Church 5 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 Pleasant Hill, Morganton Church 10 0 0 7 2 1 0 0 Pleasant Ridge, Morganton Church 16 0 0 6 7 0 3 0 97 Pleasant View, Morganton Church 12 0 0 4 2 1 5 0 River of Life Hispanic Mission, Morganton Riverside, Morganton Mission 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rutherford College First, Rutherford College Silver Creek, Morganton Church 10 0 0 5 3 1 1 0 Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Smyrna, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Solid Rock, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 South Mountain, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Southside, Morganton Church 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 Table Rock, Morganton Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Great American Cowboy Church Church 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 Trinity, Valdese Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 United, Valdese Church 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Valdese First, Valdese Church 15 0 0 3 7 2 3 0 Walker Road, Morganton Church 22 0 0 5 3 7 7 0 Wilkies Grove, Hickory Church 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 Zion, Morganton Church 13 0 0 3 2 7 1 0 339 0 0 134 68 55 82 0 Totals 98 Financial - General Catawba River CONGREGATION CHURCH / MISSION UNDESIGNATED RECEIPTS DESIGNATED RECEIPTS OTHER RECEIPTS TOTAL RECEIPTS Abees Grove, Valdese Church Amherst, Morganton Church 161,833 13,827 175,660 Antioch, Morganton Church 98,180 4,400 102,580 Asheville Street, Morganton Church 78,404 7,652 86,056 Bethel, Morganton Church 80,260 19,190 99,450 Bethlehem, Morganton Church Bridge42 Church Brookwood, Morganton Church 79,934 5,419 85,353 Brown Mountain, Morganton Church Burkemont, Morganton Church 1,055,533 83,511 1,139,044 Calvary, Morganton Church 205,838 71,761 277,599 Catawba Valley, Morganton Church 360,728 58,402 419,130 Central, Morganton Church Community of Drexel, Valdese Church 16,115 45 16,160 Community, Morganton Church Connelly Springs First, Connelly Springs Church 43,666 2,639 46,305 Cornerstone, Valdese Church Cross Memorial, Morganton Church 165,688 8,337 174,025 Down the Road Biker Church Church Drexel First, Drexel Church 281,371 48,490 329,861 Drexel Memorial, Drexel Church 150,944 2,898 153,842 East Valdese, Valdese Church 716,847 80,482 797,329 El Bethel, Morganton Church Enon, Morganton Church 273,865 62,088 335,953 First Hmong, Morganton Church Friendship, Morganton Church Gilead, Nebo Church Glen Alpine First, Glen Alpine Church 74,583 59,465 134,048 Grace, Morganton Church 235,000 40,000 275,000 Grandview, Morganton Church High Peak, Valdese Church 99 PROPERTY VALUE CONGREGATIONAL DEBT Hopewell, Morganton Church 390,693 36,050 Icards Grove, Connelly Springs Church 90,877 7,382 98,259 Journey Church Church 250,467 10,681 261,148 Lakeview, Valdese Church 47,253 8,634 55,887 Missionary Ridge, Morganton Church 348,001 16,762 364,763 Morganton First Deaf Mission, Morganton Mission 27,219 3,918 31,137 Morganton First, Morganton Church 872,043 705,932 1,577,975 Moriah, Hickory Church Mount Calvary, Valdese Church 162,184 59,765 221,949 Mount Home, Morganton Church 819,296 508,076 1,327,372 Mount Olive, Morganton Church 104,570 16,685 121,255 Mountain View 1, Morganton Church Mountain View 2, Morganton Church 120,662 8,222 128,884 Mulls Grove, Morganton Church 172,123 25,812 197,935 New Hope in Christ, Morganton Church North Laurel, Valdese Church North Morganton, Morganton Church 95,655 13,692 109,347 Oak Grove, Nebo Church 83,821 2,389 86,210 Oak Ridge, Connelly Springs Church 305,723 126,438 432,161 Pleasant Hill, Morganton Church 365,981 53,009 418,990 Pleasant Ridge, Morganton Church 469,135 30,575 499,710 Pleasant View, Morganton Church 116,837 13,323 130,160 River of Life Hispanic Mission, Morganton Mission Riverside, Morganton Church Rutherford College First, Rutherford College Church 80,375 3,407 83,782 Silver Creek, Morganton Church 29,465 4,650 34,115 Smyrna, Morganton Church Solid Rock, Morganton Church 180,973 5,887 186,860 South Mountain, Morganton Church Southside, Morganton Church 75,118 1,409 76,527 Table Rock, Morganton Church The Great American Cowboy Church Trinity, Valdese Church 4,185 6,432 10,617 Church 100 426,743 United, Valdese Church 177,910 22,169 200,079 Valdese First, Valdese Church 388,737 57,000 445,737 Walker Road, Morganton Church 131,742 18,880 150,622 Wilkies Grove, Hickory Church 560,636 44,620 605,256 Zion, Morganton Church 300,864 3,600 304,464 10,851,334 2,384,005 13,235,339 Total: 101 Financial - Missions Catawba River Coop Cooperative Program State State Missions Lottie M. Lottie Moon Assoc. Associational Missions Annie A. Annie Armstrong Other Other SBC Miss. Exp. Name TME Total Miss. Exp. (Coop+Assoc.+State+Annie+Lottie+Other+Non) Non SBC Non-SBC Miss. Exp. Church/Mission Coop. Assoc. State Annie A. Lottie M. Other Non SBC TME Abees Grove, Valdese Church $ $1,000 $30 $2,828 $ $2,100 $ $5,958 Amherst, Morganton Church $1,000 $2,500 $ $2,487 $3,799 $ $ $9,786 Antioch, Morganton Church $800 $600 $883 $1,680 $2,522 $797 $753 $8,035 Asheville Street, Morganton Church $7,283 $2,731 $900 $927 $921 $ $3,070 $15,832 Bethel, Morganton Church $6,491 $1,609 $1,435 $1,012 $1,233 $1,000 $500 $13,280 Bethlehem, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Bridge42 Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Brookwood, Morganton Church $1,951 $1,561 $ $550 $725 $229 $ $5,016 Brown Mountain, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Burkemont, Morganton Church $60,651 $9,310 $821 $8,213 $20,314 $26,170 $48,816 $174,295 Calvary, Morganton Church $10,000 $3,000 $1,156 $2,138 $5,202 $ $ $21,496 Catawba Valley, Morganton Church $7,500 $4,000 $ $4,305 $6,287 $ $ $22,092 Central, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Community of Drexel, Valdese Community, Morganton Church $ $ $ $45 $ $ $ $45 Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Connelly Springs First, Connelly Springs Cornerstone, Valdese Church $600 $500 $300 $500 $1,000 $916 $678 $4,494 Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Cross Memorial, Morganton Church $4,164 $2,332 $650 $3,140 $4,547 $260 $2,760 $17,853 Down the Road Biker Church Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Drexel First, Drexel Church $6,715 $2,000 $ $635 $4,270 $ $15,287 $28,907 Drexel Memorial, Drexel Church $4,495 $4,495 $ $182 $1,015 $3,600 $4,800 $18,587 East Valdese, Valdese Church $40,128 $6,000 $3,318 $7,545 $12,319 $ $ $69,310 102 El Bethel, Morganton Church $28,870 $8,020 $ $3,392 $4,727 $ $13,000 $58,009 Enon, Morganton Church $27,573 $800 $ $3,500 $3,772 $ $ $35,645 First Hmong, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Friendship, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Gilead, Nebo Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Glen Alpine First, Glen Alpine Church $15,000 $2,400 $ $1,143 $2,236 $500 $2,097 $23,376 Grace, Morganton Church $5,604 $5,604 $ $300 $417 $ $ $11,925 Grandview, Morganton Church $ $200 $ $ $ $ $ $200 High Peak, Valdese Church $24,000 $5,000 $447 $2,106 $3,234 $ $1,558 $36,345 Hopewell, Morganton Church $14,858 $2,987 $ $4,501 $2,758 $ $28,306 $53,410 Icards Grove, Connelly Springs Journey Church Church $ $1,825 $5,931 $2,254 $2,536 $ $10,713 $23,259 Church $20,039 $ $ $ $ $ $ $20,039 Lakeview, Valdese Church $2,724 $1,211 $908 $300 $478 $ $ $5,621 Missionary Ridge, Morganton Church $4,000 $4,200 $ $4,790 $6,200 $ $4,200 $23,390 Morganton First Deaf Mission, Morganton Morganton First, Morganton Mission $250 $846 $300 $50 $398 $300 $888 $3,032 Church $7,260 $13,390 $999 $1,177 $1,620 $ $52,410 $76,856 Moriah, Hickory Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Mount Calvary, Valdese Church $14,053 $4,060 $ $1,749 $2,340 $ $1,435 $23,637 Mount Home, Morganton Church $74,497 $14,587 $3,100 $7,995 $26,943 $24,535 $5,825 $157,482 Mount Olive, Morganton Church $640 $1,800 $1,071 $228 $1,140 $ $964 $5,843 Mountain View 1, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Mountain View 2, Morganton Church $7,120 $3,637 $574 $583 $1,873 $125 $3,510 $17,422 Mulls Grove, Morganton Church $11,000 $2,510 $ $717 $1,455 $ $2,439 $18,121 New Hope in Christ, Morganton North Laurel, Valdese Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ North Morganton, Morganton Church $750 $571 $280 $878 $1,831 $ $ $4,310 Oak Grove, Nebo Church $6,634 $1,662 $ $ $444 $ $ $8,740 Oak Ridge, Connelly Springs Church $12,217 $3,054 $406 $1,435 $2,602 $ $35,076 $54,790 Pleasant Hill, Morganton Church $36,598 $6,133 $8,515 $4,719 $6,737 $ $47,326 $110,028 103 Pleasant Ridge, Morganton Church $7,000 $1,500 $5,000 $ $4,848 $ $32,068 $50,416 Pleasant View, Morganton Church $1,367 $650 $145 $235 $628 $15 $4,418 $7,458 River of Life Hispanic Mission, Morganton Riverside, Morganton Mission $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Rutherford College First, Rutherford College Silver Creek, Morganton Church $5,618 $2,408 $200 $1,365 $1,148 $890 $ $11,629 Church $7,086 $1,121 $ $966 $1,050 $ $ $10,223 Smyrna, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Solid Rock, Morganton Church $600 $ $ $ $ $ $28,800 $29,400 South Mountain, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Southside, Morganton Church $13 $ $ $579 $708 $122 $ $1,422 Table Rock, Morganton Church $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ The Great American Cowboy Church Trinity, Valdese Church $319 $127 $ $100 $150 $ $150 $846 Church $ $500 $2,400 $1,200 $5,000 $ $66,792 $75,892 United, Valdese Church $8,859 $1,200 $130 $5,011 $8,067 $201 $17,601 $41,069 Valdese First, Valdese Church $5,000 $3,000 $327 $1,584 $9,487 $635 $19,461 $39,494 Walker Road, Morganton Church $4,420 $2,080 $ $150 $707 $ $15,681 $23,038 Wilkies Grove, Hickory Church $12,000 $14,500 $1,062 $5,352 $7,106 $1,350 $42,192 $83,562 Zion, Morganton Church $32,102 $14,735 $3,995 $5,212 $5,848 $3,100 $3,426 $68,418 $549,849 $167,956 $45,283 $99,758 $182,642 $66,845 $517,000 $1,629,333 Total 104 105
