2014 State of Our Church
Agenda
• 2013 Review
• Financials
• 2014 Plan
– T4T
– Operation 5:16
– Bring ‘em in Events
• Question and Answer
What we did in 2013
FOR THE FAMILY:
FOR THE FAMILY:
FOR THE FAMILY:
FOR THE FAMILY:
Church Finances
Account Balances as of 1/18/2014
• Operating Fund $19,280
• Needs Fund
$9,400
• Building Fund $153,300
2012 Avg = $17,372 Current Budget Line = $17,325
2013 Avg = $15,219; Budget Line (no utilities) = $16,510
Financial Facts
• In 2013, we fell short of the $16,510 by
approximately $1,300 per month on
average.
• At that rate, if all things remain the
same, then our Operating Fund will
run out in about 12 months.
Giving
• Many of our members are tithing (at
least percentage giving). Praise God for
the obedience of those who are tithing
regularly.
• If you are employed and you are not
regularly giving on a percentage basis,
then start now. Move toward the tithe.
• Given our small size, if someone does
not give or stops giving, then we feel it
right away.
Our $ Problems are a Symptom
of our Lack of Numerical Growth
Growing the church numerically, will help grow
the finances.
Our model of doing church relies HEAVILY on
the individual member owning / obeying the
Great Commission.
One of the most impactful things you can do
this year that will help our church grow is to be
active in sharing your faith – sow ABUNDANTLY
Gospel & Growth Strategy
Great Commission Strategy (GCS)
Matthew 28:18-20 (NASB)
And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All
authority has been given to Me in heaven and on
earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and
the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe
all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you
always, even to the end of the age.”
Training 4 Trainers
is a disciple making
process that is
bearing fruit all over
the world as well as
here in the USA.
In A Great Commission Group You Learn To:
• Make Oikos Prayer List
• Share your testimony in 2 minutes or less
• Share a 1 verse gospel presentation
• Practice loving accountability
• Practice sharing what you have learned
• Set goals for the coming week
• Teach new believers to do the above
Data From “Lost & Found” By Ed Stetzer
Discovery Bible Study (DBS)
Short passage followed by 5-7 Questions
Designed to do with unbelievers
One 7 week DBS series is called “7 Stories Of Hope”
A Sinful Woman Luke 7:36-50
1. What does this story say about Jesus?
2. What does this story say about people?
3. What are the sins to avoid in this story?
4. What are the examples to follow in this story?
5. Who do you identify with in this story? Why?
6. Is there someone you know who would like to join us next time?
7. What is your next step in following Jesus this week?
Current Progress & Plans For 2014:
1. Our Wednesday night group is piloting this GCS
2. We have made our Oikos Lists and are praying
3. We have learned how to share our testimony in 2 min
4. We have learned a simple 1 verse gospel presentation
5. I have 2-3 additional groups in the works
6. We hope to hold a two day T4T training in Columbus ASAP
7. We would like to start as many groups as possible
8. We will be going out on Saturdays to give away Timbits through
out the spring, summer, and fall to find more houses of peace and
start more groups.
Gospel & Growth Strategy
& Each Person’s Part
Remember
Fall Festival?
Bowling
&Pizza
Palm Sunday
& Easter Egg
Mother/Daughter
Brunch
Celebration
-Devotions
Sunday -Breakfast
-Morning Session
-Potluck
-Service Project
-Move In
&Cook Outs -Beach
Time
-Tie
Down
-
-Devotions
-Breakfast
-Morning Session
-Service Project
Back Yard
Bible Club
-Concert
-Hayride
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-Tie Down
-Devotions
-Breakfast
-Morning Session
-Service Project
-Back Yard
Bible Club
-Beach Time
-Tie Down
-Devotions
-Breakfast
-Morning Session
-Service Project
-Back Yard
Bible Club
-Concert
SkyZone
-Tie Down
-Devotions
-Devotions
-Breakfast
-Breakfast
-Morning Session
-Beach Day
-Back Yard
Bible Club
-Concert
-Hayride
-Tie Down
Carnival
Life Application
• Families Serve and Play Together
• ALL Creekers can participate:
– Construction/repair/paint -Food Prep & Delivery
– Musicians: Concerts by DCCC band; LT Band?, MVNU?
– Production -Sports Camp
-Carnival -First Aid
– Beach Activities -Games with local kids -Back Yard Bible
Club
– Administration
-Logistics and Travel -Engineering/Problem
Solving
– Teaching -Lodging for ~20 people per home -Funding -???
Needs
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Prayer
Unity
T4T success
Commitment from you and your family
Homes that can sleep, and shower ~15-20
people each morning
• Very strong administrator
• MONEY
Questions & Answers