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

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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 Symptomof 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 QuestionsDesigned to do with unbelieversOne 7 week DBS series is called “7 Stories Of Hope”

A Sinful Woman Luke 7:36-501. 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 GCS2. We have made our Oikos Lists and are praying3. We have learned how to share our testimony in 2 min4. We have learned a simple 1 verse gospel presentation5. I have 2-3 additional groups in the works6. We hope to hold a two day T4T training in Columbus ASAP7. We would like to start as many groups as possible8. 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

RememberFall Festival?

Bowling&Pizza

Palm Sunday& Easter Egg

Mother/DaughterBrunch

-Celebration Sunday-Potluck-Move In&Cook Outs

-Devotions-Breakfast-Morning Session-Service Project

-BeachTime-TieDown

-Devotions-Breakfast-Morning Session-Service Project

-Back Yard Bible Club-Concert-Hayride-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-Breakfast-Morning Session-Beach Day-Back Yard Bible Club-Concert-Hayride-Tie Down

-Devotions-Breakfast

-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

• 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