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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

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BRBC Annual Report 2015

Introduction 1

Year in Review 2

Board of Deacons 5

Board of Management 6

Senior Pastor 8

Children’s Ministry Coordinator 9

Small Groups 10

Worship 10

Shine On Summer Camp 11

Missions 12

Pastoral Care 13

Treasurer 14

Audited Financial Statements 23

Church Organization & Officers 2016 34

A New Logo 35

Contents

We exist to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, one step at a time.

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IntroductionHave you ever watched a movie or a TV show that you just love? One that as you watched, you got so wrapped up in the story that you didn’t want the episode to end? There is a show that I like to watch that, at the end of every episode, I just wish would keep on going! I want to find out out what happens! It’s just so good that I don’t want it to end.

That’s sort of how I felt about 2015 here at Bromley. Some things were just so good I just didn’t want them to end! These were small glimpses of God’s goodness in our midst.

This report is like a reminder of those glimpses. Glimpses of our best year of Shine On Summer Camp yet, where more kids came and we connected with more families by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Glimpses of four baptisms, four amazing stories of how God has changed people’s lives and has given them hope. Glimpses of people loving and caring for each other, through joyful gatherings and sorrowful support.

What you have in your hands is not just words on a page. It’s stories of joy and hope. Stories of God’s good grace this past year. A year that can’t be repeated, but that is wonderful to reflect on. As we strive to lead each other into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, one step at a time, I pray that you will let this report be a reminder of the steps we took together in 2015.

In partnership,

Pastor Rob SellittoSenior Pastor

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Year in Review

Historical Average Weekly Attendance

2015 | 1152014 | 134

2013 | 1472012 | 143

Average Sunday BRBC Kids Attendance

05Average Sunday Nursery Attendance

04

Total Number of Baptismsin 2015

04Number of First-time Visitors who filled out Contact Cards

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S U N D A Y S T A T I S T I C S

D I G I T A L P R E S E N C E

Number of Twitter Followers

71Number of people who’ve ‘Liked’ our Facebook Page

112Number of Visits to bromleyroadbaptist.org

67,574

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Reductions by Transfer

Reductions by Death

2013 | 147

M E M B E R S H I P

Additions as Full MembersAriana Coleman Jonathan MemmottJosh Godin Pamela MemmottAnne Mallette Samantha MacKenzie

+6Fred Cole (Associate)Gale FoubertDorene Tuff

Colleen Post (Non-Resident) Lilian RotarRobert Mackenzie Pat RushworthBarbara Mackenzie

Reductions by RequestRandy Quammie

Membership Summary(as of January 1, 2016)

Active Full Associate

Non-Resident Full Associate

Non-Active Full Associate

18216

198

613

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14910

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Total Membership:421

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Average Weekly Attendance at Youth Group

15Number of Youth who Attended Blizzard 2015

07C A U S E S

Funds Raised to Support Nepal Earthquake Relief

$2,350Funds Raised as Part of the Christmas Challenge

$7,115

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20/20Total Number of Sermon Series in 2015

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Throughout this past year, we’ve heard God’s message through our Senior Pastor Rob Sellitto and several guest speakers and lay leaders. Below is a reminder of the series that we worked through together in 2015.

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Board of DeaconsThe Book of Acts explains that a Deacon is a servant-leader who ministers to the needs of church members. Throughout 2015, Deacons worked side-by-side with the Pastoral Team to support the fellowship and to help it grow spiritually, in an effort to become the church that God is calling Bromley to be. Bromley’s ministries, teachings, programs, and worship services sought to be a blessing as pastors, leaders and members worked together to advance our three ministry priorities: spiritual formation, newcomers and small groups.

Deacons were faithful in praying for members, leaders and pastors. Deacons sought to be of service and to provide practical support to the church family. Worship services, ministries and programs were designed to praise, glorify and honour God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Active participation of members during Sunday worship included the celebration of Communion, singing worship songs and hymns, sharing of testimonials, collective prayer, and using gifts in service to others.

Ministry leadership changes included the resignation of Christina Fisher as the Kids’ Pastor and Sarah Armstrong as the Pastor of Youth and Young Adults at the end of June. Bromley’s kids, youth, young adults and families have been blessed by Christina and Sarah’s joy, passion and commitment to teach them about Jesus, and living according to his teachings. Saralyn Tyler joined Bromley’s ministry team in September as Children’s Ministry Coordinator, charged with the organization and planning of Bromley’s Sunday morning kids’ ministries. Saralyn’s ministry at Bromley ends in mid-April as her plans have her returning home to Toronto. Bromley thanks Saralyn for her devoted service to the children and families of our church.

Deacons spent time at each meeting in prayer seeking God’s mind and will for Bromley. New initiatives were undertaken to build leadership abilities, teamwork and unity amongst leaders, pastors and members including, for example, open forums for prayer/discussion and the Culture of Honesty workshop. Shine On Summer Camp, the church-wide small group study of 1 John (Simple), preparations to call a Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries, a visit by the director of Camp Kwasind and Bruno and Kathleen Soucy (our Partners in Mission serving in Central America, Davidson Desrosiers’ mission trip to China, facility improvements, and many acts of kindness to be a warm, welcoming and loving church family are some of the special blessings of the year. The Shine On Sunday BBQ and fun activities for camp kids and their families was enjoyed by all. Thank you too, to Pastor Rob who hosted a volunteer appreciation evening in September.

Ariana Coleman, Anne Mallette, Jonathan Memmott and Joshua Godin followed their Lord in baptism and were welcomed as members of Bromley. Pamela Memmott and Samantha Mackenzie also joined, based on experience.

Pastor Rob, lay leaders and the fellowship spent time to listen and discern what God is calling Bromley to become. “To lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, one step at a time” was adopted as Bromley’s congregationally discerned and approved mission. “To be a church that does not make it difficult for people to turn to God” is the vision God is inspiring for us. All praise and glory be to God.

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Board of ManagementIn 2015, the Board of Management was hard at work monitoring and discussing the financial management of the church’s resources and the upkeep of the church building. The Board was comprised seven (7) volunteers to start the year, including: Lisa Praine (Chair), Michael Franklin (Vice-Chair), Eric Ebeltoft (Secretary), Murray Sturk, Ian Smiley, Mark Fathers and Paul Black (Treasurer). In June 2015, we were sorry to see the resignations of Lisa Praine and Mark Fathers, but were pleased to welcome Velma Parker as a new member. Paul Black completed the year as Chair.

As part of the budget process, our church adopted three ministry priorities for 2015. These included Spiritual Formation, Small Groups, and Newcomers. As the Board of Management, we focused our energies primarily on welcoming Newcomers and made plans to refresh some of the more tired and run-down spaces of our church. While we were able to accomplish some of these plans - including refreshes to the washrooms on the main floor - our plans were derailed when the gas-fired boilers which heat the sanctuary and basement were deemed to need replacing. Prior to proceeding with the replacement, we undertook some extensive due diligence to determine the best options for replacement. These included investigation of the possibility of adding air conditioning into these spaces. In the end, it was decided to simply replace the two boilers with more efficient models and the work was completed in August 2015. Air conditioning is still a long-term option for the sanctuary, subject to financial resources being available. While we would have liked to make other improvements to the building in 2015, we are thankful for God’s provision of the resources needed to provide a comfortbale and warm space for worship and Sunday school. Thanks to all who were involved in the research, review and replacement of the boilers.

Aside from major projects, we are also thankful to the continued work of the Indoor and Outdoor Working Teams, led by Irvin Stewart and Ron Black, respectively, who diligently work to complete much of the smaller, day-to-day upkeep of our church building. We are also thankful to Helen Flaherty for her dedication and help throughout the year in managing the many contractors who work on the building.

Throughout 2015, the Board continued to work on the preparation and adoption of additional Operating Policies, stemming from the continuance process under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and adoption of General Operating By-law No. 2 in 2014. Additional policies were adopted at the November business meeting, and the Board continues to work at adopting additional policies to close out this process.

Thanks to your continued generous support of Bromley Road Baptist Church, we were able to accomplish many things in 2015. Ultimately, we finished with a deficit of approximately $7,600 for the year. This is as a result of the boiler replacement and the difference will be covered using operating reserves. Midway through 2015, our long-time relationship with St. Timothy’s Classical Academy came to an end after over 10 years of partnership. While their departure means a significant drop in revenue for

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the church, it was not unexpected, and we are thankful for the years of partnership and relationships that we were able to foster with them. We are also excited about the space that their departure has made available for the ministries of our church. Join us in praying for the continued success of St. Timothy’s in their mission.

In November 2015, the church approved a budget for 2016 totalling approximately $381,000, slightly reduced from 2015. We look forward to seeing how God uses this pledged money for ministry through Bromley this year. We look forward to continuing our work for welcoming newcomers to the church through further improvements and renovation of spaces within our church.

C O N G R E G A T I O N A L M E E T I N G SRejoice! Annual General Meeting // April 26, 2015

Highlights: • Rejoiced in all the good things that God did at Bromley in 2014 and over the past 100

years of ministry• Heard plans for Family Ministry going forward, in light of the resignation of Christina

Fisher and Sarah Armstrong • Received a financial update for the first quarter of 2015• Appointed McKechnie and Company Chartered Accountants as auditors for 2015

Congregational Meeting // June 7, 2015

Highlights:• Approved job descriptions and established the search teams for the Associate Pastor

of Family Discipleship and Children’s Ministry Coordinator staff positions• Heard an update regarding Shine On Summer Camp 2015

reALIGN Church Family Meeting // November 22, 2015

Highlights:• Elected church officers for 2015• Adopted additional Operating Policies• Adopted the Ministry Plan and Budget for 2016 including five ministry priorities:

Spiritual Formation, Newcomers, Small Groups, Children, and Families• Designated bequest funds from the estate of Gale Foubert• Passed a motion to initiate a review the church governance structure

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Senior PastorIf I had to pick one word to describe this past year of ministry at Bromley Road Baptist Church, it would be: movement. For both good and bad reasons this, to me, is a statement of what this past year was for us.

The year began with a movement forward. The lay leaders and staff prayerfully reflected and discerned three priorities for the church to focus on for the year to bring for congregational approval. Together as a church we voted to move forward with the priorities of Spiritual Formation, Small Groups and Newcomers, focusing our energy and effort on what God was doing in our midst.

We also saw how people chose to move forward in their relationships with Christ. We celebrated this with four baptisms in November and welcomed six new members who wanted to be a part of this church family. Some of us joined small groups for a first time this past year in taking the next step in our growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We also had my first child dedication here, and I look forward to more to come! I hope each of us moved forward in our relationship with Jesus Christ in our own way.

There was also a moving away. Christina Fisher resigned as Kids’ Pastor in March of last year, followed by Sarah Armstrong as Pastor of Youth and Young Adults. This was a sad time, saying goodbye to some wonderful and faithful servants of God who blessed this church with their gifts. There was also the moving away of some of our friends. Some who went to be with the Lord, and others who have chosen to worship elsewhere as they do not feel they can do so at Bromley at this time. While we are sad to see them go, I am grateful that the Kingdom of God is much bigger than Bromley Road Baptist Church, and that these wonderful saints remain faithful to Christ their Lord in another church context.

Last year my goal was to help us move inward and upward. With spiritual formation as our priority I desired to see us grow in self reflection and intimacy with our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my hope that we have done that and from some of the stories some of you have shared with me, I can see that we have grown in this area. I have heard positive feedback from the teachings of Scripture we’ve explored, and from the Culture of Honesty Workshop we held. This is a movement that is ongoing, and we will continue to strive to be self-reflective and intimate with our Saviour in 2016 and beyond.

Last year was a year of movement, for both good and bad. And as we continue to move forward, I am grateful God calls us on this journey together.

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Children’s Ministry Coordinator

This past fall and winter in Sunday school were a lot of fun. Though our numbers have been small, they have also been consistent. I really believe that small group settings give us more opportunities to build authentic relationships. Getting to know these kids over the last few months has been awesome!

They have a deep sense of curiosity, and are asking great questions about God in Sunday school. I am very thankful for our wonderful team of volunteers that make Sunday school an inviting, safe, and fun environment for kids to grow into personal relationships with Jesus. I am also very thankful we are a church who care a lot about what happens downstairs – thank you to all who have asked how things are going, have come downstairs to speak to us or teach occasionally, contributed snacks in December, and those who continue to pray for our kids.

This fall and winter we averaged about 5 kids in our elementary Sunday school class (grades 1 to 6) and 4 kids in our nursery. In November, we packed 2 Operation Christmas Child show boxes. In December, we raised about $20 towards the Boys and Girls Club Christmas tree gift. We made Christmas cards for our shut-ins, and served cupcakes to the church during a coffee hour in December. These initiatives all fit into what we were learning in Sunday school at the time – ways we could show God’s love to other people around us. In December we also had various church members provide snacks for our Sunday school class. This was really sweet to see our upstairs congregation connect a bit with our downstairs Sunday school ministry.

Two things I would love for us to be thinking about in the future are: the Sunday school curriculum we use, and our sign-in/sign-out process. I like our Sunday school curriculum. It is published by an awesome group called Orange, but I sometimes wonder if it could be more in depth in our Bible stories. The curriculum is also written with a much larger Sunday school group in mind then what we currently have. I would suggest doing a Sunday school curriculum review for September 2016 (the new school year) just to see if there is an alternative option that might be better suited to our current Sunday school ministry. Finally, our sign-in/sign-out process is currently a paper clipboard system. While this works, sometimes kids do not get signed in or signed out. Often guests who are unfamiliar with the system get missed. I would like to suggest we review how this process could be made more effective.

God is at work and it truly excites me to see these kids grow each week. Please continue to pray for our Sunday school ministry – that God would be glorified in everything we do!

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Small GroupsSmall Groups were identified as a priority for our ministry in 2015. As a result, we made a concious effort to expand the number of small groups available, to resource groups and group leaders with relevant study materials, and we published our first small group study in the fall, called “Simple”. The Simple study expanded on the Sunday morning teaching and brought all groups and the church together to study the same thoughts and passages. We look forward to continuing with Small Groups as a priority in 2016.

WorshipSunday mornings are our opportunity to corporately worship the Lord, our God, each week. Each service is carefully planned to match music to media and message, and to create an environment that is conducive to worshipping together. Countless hours of work by staff and volunteers are put in to create a meaningful worship experience each week.

Number of People in Small Groups

42Number of Active Small Groups

05Number of rightnow media Users

122

Number of Songs led by the Worship Team

181Number of Congregational Songs Sung

274Number of Regular Choir Members

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Church Attendance at Shine On Sunday

126

$6,251

Shine On Summer Camp

Shine On Summer Camp had it’s most successful year yet in 2015, running for a total of four (4) weeks and selling out for all four of the weeks. We are thankful to the group of volunteers who took over the hiring of staff, planning of activities, registration and scholarship funding to make the camp a success. Thanks also to all of you for your financial support of the camp’s scholarship fund which allowed 49 kids to attend and provided over $6,000 of funding.

The camp was run by Stephanie Krulicki, hired as the camp director and supported by three (3) cousellors. Rob Sellitto offered oversight and support to Stephanie as she took on the Camp Director’s role. We are thankful to all staff for their hard work.

Each week of Shine On featured swimming, games, crafts, music, outtrips and time spent learning about God’s love for each and every one of the kids. We saw many returning campers, as well as some new ones. It’s great to see the lasting relationships that are being built through the camp with these families.

We celebrated Shine On Sunday on September 13. Despite the weather, everyone had a great time celebrating the summer of camp, and kicking off the fall activities.

We are excited to see what God has planned for Shine On Summer Camp in the summer of 2016!

Historical Average Weekly Attendance

2015 | 202014 | 14

2013 | 122012 | 15

Scholarship Funds Disbursed in 2015

Number of Hot Dogs served up on Shine On Sunday

330Number of Millimetres of Rain that fell on Shine On Sunday

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MissionsOur partners in mission for 2015 continued to be CBM missionaries Bruno and Kathleen Soucy who are serving in Latin America, Église Chrétienne le Rocher in Chateauguay, Quebec, and Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel in El Salvador.

We as a congregation made a formal commitment to the people of IBE to send a team to El Salvador during our three-year partner in mission agreement. We had originally hoped to send a team during the summer of 2015 but it soon became apparent that the timing was not going to work. IBE pastor Miguel Castro visited our church in August to share on the work that IBE has been doing. During that session we explored ideas as to what a Bromley team of volunteers could do while in El Salvador. Pastor Miguel talked about his vision for building a youth centre in Alegria. This is the same community where our church volunteers built homes with IBE on an earlier mission trip. We also explored other opportunities where we could be of assistance, such as sharing team member skills in auto mechanics and massage therapy with local youth. After our discussion with Miguel, our plan evolved into sending a 12 member team the first week of August, 2016.

In the fall of 2015, Bromley’s Christmas Challenge raised funds for both the Ottawa Mission and a much needed Bromley Church face lift. This initiative also served to build awareness of the work of the Ottawa Mission. Bromley folk rose to this challenge with a donation of $3,558 to the work of the Mission. In addition, 120 Christmas treat bags were prepared and delivered to the Mission for distribution to their clients. Bromley volunteers are now participating in Mission activities with hopes that this participation can grow.

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$2,732Funds sent to Bruno and Kathleen Soucy

Number of Meals Purchased at the Mission

1198Number of Christmas Bags Sent to the Mission

Funds Raised for the Ottawa Mission

$3,558

$4,882Funds sent to Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel

$2,732Funds sent to Eglise Chretienne Le Rocher in 2015

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Pastoral Care“When did we see you sick and in prison and came to visit you? And the King will

reply to them, Truly I tell you , in so far as you did it for one of the least of these my brethren, you did it for Me”

Matthew 25:39-40

The purpose of the Pastoral Care team is to visit all those who are sick or shut-in, at home or in hospital, and those who are lonely or in mourning. We are a team of 10 and meet monthly for lunch together and to report on how everyone we visit or call are doing.

At Christmas we take flowers and homemade goodies, and at Easter we take flowers. We also visit those who want to receive Communion.

Team members in 2015 included Fred and Laraine Bigham, Eileen Smith, Barbara Brown, Mary Rosebrugh, Velma Parker, Melvine Petroff, Kay and Joe Foster, and Carol Lesnick.

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Number of times Communion was served

10Number of Christmas and Easter Plants Delivered

40Number of Anniversary, Birthday and Sympathy Cards Sent

53Average Number of Phone Calls per Month

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Average Number of Visits per Month

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TreasurerIn 2015, we finished the year with a small deficit of approximately $7,600. In all, our revenues - including donations, use of facilities, grants, etc. - totalled $408,903 in 2015, as compared to our expenditures of $416,567. The deficit will be covered using Operating Reserve funds.

The deficit is as a result of major investments that were required to the church’s heating system in 2015, which had not been previously anticipated. The boilers to heat the Sanctuary and basement were replaced with new high-efficient units that will ultimately save money over the long-term. The nearly $22,000 cost of this project resulted in the small deficit for the year.

In past years, our revenues have been boosted by large injections from the rental of our building to a variety of community groups. St. Timothy’s Classical Academy has been our largest tenant for the past 11 years but left at the end of the 2014-2015 school year to move to a new location. Their departure meant a financial hit for our operating budget, but we had already taken steps to reduce our reliance on that income and was their departure was therefore felt more in the Capital Projects Fund (where 75% of use of facilities revenue is transferred). In 2015, we received approximately half of the revenue we were accustomed to receiving from St. Timothy’s and 2016 will represent the first year with no rental income from them. We continue to rent our space to a number of community groups whose smaller, but steady rental payments are split between the general operating budget (25%) and capital projects fund (75%). In 2016, all use of facilities income will go to the Capital Projects Fund.

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Historical Total Number of Donors Using Pre-Authorized Debits

2015 | 212014 | 20

2013 | 152012 | 10

01Number of Regular Online Donors

21Number of Regular Pre-Authorized Debits Donors

66Number of Regular Donors (at least 12 donations)

Historical Total Annual Givings (in thousands of dollars)

2015 | 3682014 | 388

2013 | 3862012 | 346

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The 2015 audit and preparation of financial statements was once again completed by McKechnie and Company Chartered Accountants. This was their fourth consecutive year completing this work and I am appreciative of all their help and guidance. The audited financial statements can be found beginning on page 23.

In what is now my sixth year as Treasurer, I continue to be thankful for the tireless efforts of Theresa Fruhwirth, Financial Secretary, and Susan Andrews, Associate Treasurer who are a great help to me throughout the year.

In the following pages, please find schedules for each of the church funds detailing receipts and expenditures for each over the course of 2015. Thank you for your continued financial support of Bromley Road Baptist Church and it’s ministries. Our impact is indeed being felt throughout our city, and around the world.

$60,295Dollars spent on Missions

$324,913Dollars spent on Church Operations

$3,500Dollars spent on Benevolent Causes

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General FundT O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

2015 2014 2015 2016Actual Actual Budget Budget

RECEIPTSDonations 299,993 307,658 292,600 296,000 Designated Offerings 12,047 16,113 - - Convention and Missions 27,426 30,629 24,120 23,400 World Relief and Sharing Way 17,496 20,223 24,120 11,700 Partners in Mission 10,572 13,840 9,000 9,000 Grants (CBOQ, Canada Summer Jobs, etc.) 500 5,489 5,300 4,000 Use of Facilities 32,263 58,566 18,200 - Investment Income 3,354 3,943 - - Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (2,827) 179 - - Miscelleaneous 8,079 13,386 12,700 36,750

TOTAL RECEIPTS 408,903$ 470,026$ 386,040$ 380,850$

DISBURSEMENTSAmortization 18,247 20,726 - - Capital Projects 75% Transfer Out 24,197 - - -

D100 · Building ServicesD105 · Natural Gas 7,913 8,115 9,000 8,500 D110 · Hydro 12,588 10,711 12,000 12,000 D115 · Insurance 6,957 6,266 6,780 7,000 D120 · Piano & Organ Tuning 1,798 1,819 1,300 1,200 D125 · Cleaning Supplies 2,275 2,546 2,000 2,500 D130 · Water & Sewer 762 830 750 650 D135 · Yard Maintenance 8,124 3,852 6,500 5,500 D140 · Building Repair 4,185 3,383 8,000 2,500 D145 · Furniture & Equipment Purchase 406 738 500 500 D150 E i t S i & R i 3 035 2 377 500 500

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D150 · Equipment Service & Repair 3,035 2,377 500 500 D155 · Heating & A/C Service & Repair 31,001 2,428 1,800 2,000 D160 · Elevator Maintenance & Repair 2,000 1,703 2,000 1,500 D175 · Fire System Maintenance & Repair - - - 2,000 D165 · Audio Visual Supplies 203 30 150 150

Total D100 · Building Services 81,244$ 44,798$ 51,280$ 46,500$

D200 · Support ServicesD205 · Telephone + Internet 1,927 3,109 4,100 1,550 D210 · Stationery & Postage 1,774 1,871 1,200 1,500 D215 · Photocopier 6,379 4,586 3,600 4,200 D225 · Miscellaneous & Bank Fees 943 2,044 750 800 D230 · Computer Equipment & Supplies 731 364 600 600 D298 · Internet Services 1,476 1,290 1,100 - D240 · Publicity & Marketing 47 300 800 D245 · Website 299 - 250 300 D250 · Reincorporation Legal Fees - 1,676 - - D255 · Audit Fees 4,158 3,638 3,500 4,000 D380 · Transportation Costs 296 703 550 500

Total D200 · Support Services 17,733$ 18,578$ 15,950$ 14,250$

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(Dollars)

D300 · Pay & BenefitsStaff Salaries 150,232 166,419 166,978 165,844 D355 · Summer Camp Staff 16,399 13,104 17,494 16,640 D360 · Pulpit Supply 150 500 600 1,100 D365 · Administrative Secretary Supply 623 495 800 700 D370 · Organist Supply 600 600 600 600 D375 · Ministry Team Professional Development 1,269 968 3,000 6,000 D435 · Senior Pastor Discretionary 210 159 200 250 D385 · Benefits 33,191 38,189 36,955 36,940 D390 · Volunteer Appreciation - - - 500 D300 · Pay & Benefits - Other - (2,306) - -

Total D300 · Pay & Benefits 202,674$ 218,129$ 226,626$ 228,574$

D400 · Board of DeaconsService Review - - - 1,500 New Pew Bibles - - - 900 Video Podcast - - - 100 Video Announcements - - - 300 Gym and Lower Hallway Refresh - - - 10,000 Newcomer Info Centre - - - 250 Prayer Guide - - - 200 D405 · Anniversary Team - 7,700 - - D415 · Coffee Hour 719 545 600 500 D420 · Flowers & Decorating 182 276 200 100 D425 · Newcomers' Events - - 1,000 1,000 D430 · Convention Travel 3,004 2,561 2,500 2,500 D440 · Other 392 271 - - D445 · Volunteer Appreciation 244 - - 500 D445 · Volunteer Appreciation 244 - - 500 D450 · Spiritual Disciplines Practicums - - 350 750 D455 · Spiritual Formation Resources for Leadership - - 600 - D460 · Spiritual Director - - 600 -

Total D400 · Board of Deacons 4,541$ 11,354$ 5,850$ 18,600$

D500 · Family Ministries TeamD510 · Kids' Ministry

D511 · Kids' Zone Improvements - - 1,500 4,000 D512 · Bromley Kids/Tots Program 1,453 1,507 1,700 1,700 D513 · Summer Day Camp 3,634 4,795 6,500 3,500 D515 · Kids' Pastor Discretionary 157 - 150 150 D516 · Kids' Ministry Protection Plan 1,346 - - 500 D517 · Sunday School Bibles - - - 150 D518 · Sunday School Worship Time - - - 150 D519 · Volunteer Training and Appreciation - - - 500 D520 · Multi-Generational Connection Events - - - 200

D520 · Youth & Young Adults MinistryD521 · Jr. High Youth Program 2,139 1,853 1,500 2,800 D521B · Sr. High Youth Program - 1,500 - D522 · Special Events 408 342 - - D523 · Retreats 880 1,600 - - D524 · Transportation for Retreats 1,496 829 1,500 750 D525 · Pastor Youth & Young Adults Discretionary - 84 150 -

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(Dollars)

D530 · Community Fellowship MinistryD532 · Church-Wide Study - 667 - - D534 · Small Groups 3,231 515 2,500 2,500 D535 · Small Groups Leader Training - - 600 1,000 D536 · Small Groups Kickoff - - - 500

D540 · Family Ministries GeneralD541 · Family Connection Events - - - 1,000 D542 · Event Advertising - 100 - - D543 · Family Resource Library - - - 250 D544 · Sunday Morning Take It Home Materials - - - 150 D545 · Shine On Sunday 954 1,459 1,500 1,000 D546 · Parent Café Events - - - 500

Total D500 · Family Ministries Team 14,745$ 12,292$ 19,100$ 21,300$

D600 · Worship Planning TeamD605 · Music & Worship 803 726 1,100 800 D610 · Music Copyright Fees 413 519 500 450 D615 · Video Copyright Fees 524 499 500 550 D620 · Worship Team 145 - 400 200 D625 · Worship Resources 227 379 300 300

Total D600 · Worship Planning Team 2,111$ 2,124$ 2,800$ 2,300$

D700 · Pastoral Care TeamD705 · Flowers & Gifts 321 404 200 400 D710 · Pastoral Care Courses & Training 295 20 50 125

Total D700 · Pastoral Care Team 616$ 424$ 250$ 525$

D800 · Missional InitiativesD800 · Missional InitiativesD805 · Missional Opportunities - 1,200 500 -

Total D800 · Missional Initiatives -$ 1,200$ 500$ -$

D850 · Canadian Baptist MissionsD851 · CBOQ 27,427 30,629 24,120 23,400 D852 · World Relief & Sharing Way 17,496 20,223 24,120 11,700 D853 · Ottawa Baptist Association 4,800 4,824 4,824 4,700 D854 · Partners in Mission 10,572 13,840 9,000 9,000

Total D850 · Canadian Baptist Missions 60,295$ 69,516$ 62,064$ 48,800$

D950 · Designated ExpendituresD952 · Alpha Program 27 2,508 - - D971 · Rob Sellitto Education 1,245 1,280 - - D972 · Pastor's Vision 1,998 1,682 - - D973 · Nepal Earthquake Relief 2,350 1,682 - -

Total D950 · Designated Expenditures 5,620$ 5,470$ -$ -$

D1000 · Miscellaneous Disbursements 7,492$ 9,498$ -$ -$

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 416,567$ 414,109$ 384,420$ 380,849$

TOTAL RECEIPTS 408,903$ 470,026$

EXCESS OF REVENUE (EXPENDITURE) (7,664)$ 55,917$

INTERFUND TRANSFERS (9,880)$ (25,789)$

FUND BALANCE, END OF YEAR 402,427$ 419,971$

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Bequest Fund

Halley Fund

T O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

T O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

TOTAL

Balance of Fund, beginning of year 42,975$ Income

Designated Offerings (Estate of Gale Foubert) 10,000 Investment Income 1,844 Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (1,554)

TOTAL 10,290 Expenditure

TOTAL -

Excess of Revenue (expenditure) for the year 10,290$

Balance of Fund, end of year 53,265$

Fund Commitments

Projects

Original Commitment

StatusFuture

Commitments

Kids' Zone Improvements 9,000 Ongoing 9,000 El Salvador Mission Project 1,000 Ongoing 1,000 Youth Ministries 15,000 Ongoing 6,832 Refugee Project 20,000 Ongoing 7,311 Roof Replacement Project 28,800 Ongoing 28,800

TOTAL 73,800 52,943

Uncomitted Funds 322

9,000 -

Remaining Commitment

6,832 7,311

28,800 52,943

1,000

Actual Spending

(2015)

- - - -

-

4

TOTAL


Investment Income 62 Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses) (52)

TOTAL 10 Expenditure

TOTAL -

Excess of Revenue (expenditure) for the year 10$


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Benevolent Fund

Mission Initiatives Fund

T O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

T O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

TOTAL


Donations 6,207 TOTAL 6,207

ExpenditureDesignated Expenditures 3,500

TOTAL 3,500



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ExpenditureDavidson Desrosiers Mission Trip 1,769

TOTAL 1,769

Excess of Revenue (expenditure) for the year (769)$


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Capital Projects Fund

Shine On Scholarship Fund

T O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

T O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

TOTAL

Balance of Fund, beginning of year -$ Income

Donations 300 Interfund Transfer (*See note 1) 24,197

TOTAL 24,497 Expenditure

Fire System Completion 9,288 TOTAL 9,288



Notes:1. Consistent with the approval of the 2015 Budget, 75% of all revenue collected from the rental of the church facility (i.e. "Use of Facilities") is transferred into the Capital Projects Fund from the General Fund. In 2015, the total transfer value was $24,497.

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Balance of Fund, beginning of year 464$ Income


ExpenditureInterfund Transfer (*See note 1) (6,251)

TOTAL (6,251)

Excess of Revenue (expenditure) for the year (464)$

Balance of Fund, end of year -$

Notes:1. In 2015, 49 total scholarships were issued for a total value of $6,251. The scholarship funds were transferred to the General Fund to cover costs associated with the 2015 Camp staff and program.

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Memorial FundT O D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

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Donations 765 TOTAL 765

ExpenditureTOTAL -

Excess of Revenue (expenditure) for the year 765$


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Bromley Road Baptist ChurchFinancial StatementsDecember 31, 2015

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5MCKECHNIE & CO.Suite 500, 1390 Prince of Wales DriveOttawa, Ontario, K2C 3N6

Independent Auditor’s Report

To the Members of Bromley Road Baptist Church

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Bromley Road Baptist Church, which comprise the statementof financial position as at December 31, 2015 and the statements of operations, changes in fund balances and cash flowsfor the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance withCanadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determinesis necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due tofraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit inaccordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethicalrequirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements arefree from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financialstatements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of materialmisstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditorconsiders internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order todesign audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion onthe effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accountingpolicies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overallpresentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified auditopinion.

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BRBC Annual Report 2015Basis for Qualified Opinion

In common with many not-for-profit organizations, Bromley Road Baptist Church derives revenue from donations, thecompleteness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification, Accordingly, verification of these revenues waslimited to the amounts recorded in the records of Bromley Road Baptist Church. Therefore, we were not able to determinewhether any adjustments might be necessary to donation revenue, excess of revenue over expense, and cash flows fromoperations for the year ended December 31, 2015, current assets, current liabilities and fund balances as at December31, 2015.

Qualified Opinion

In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matters described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, thefinancial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bromley Road Baptist Church as atDecember 31, 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance withCanadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountant

Ottawa, ONApril 11, 2016

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5Bromley Road Baptist ChurchStatement of Changes in Cash FlowsFor the year ended December 31, 2015

2015 2014Operating activities

Excess of revenue over expense $ 2,138 $ 15,818Item not involving an outlay of cash

Amortization 18,247 20,72620,385 36,544

Change in non-cash working capitalAccounts receivable 7,480 (9,501)Prepaids 390 (1,775)Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,050 (3,217)Government remittances payable (2,474) (96)Deferred contributions 5,091 (7,476)

Increase (decrease) in cash during the year 32,922 14,479

Cash and investments, beginning of year 232,776 218,297

Cash and investments, end of year $ 265,698 $ 232,776

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BRBC Annual Report 2015Bromley Road Baptist ChurchNotes to the Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2015

1. Purpose of the Organization

Bromley Road Baptist Church was incorporated under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act on July 11, 2007. The Church was continued under section 211 of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act on August 18, 2014. It is a registered charity within the meaning of the Income Tax Act and is exempt from income tax. Its primaryactivity is to preach, teach and promote the Gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, Son of God, withinthe local community, throughout Canada and to people everywhere.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profitorganizations and include the following significant accounting policies:

Fund Accounting

The Church follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions.

The General Fund reports the contributions from the congregation and expenses related to the operations andadministration of the ministry.

The Bequest Fund reports contributions from estates or funds otherwise left to the Church. The fund is usedfor approve capital projects or mission initiatives as approved by the congregation. Any investment incomeearned on the fund is used for the same purpose as the fund.

The Halley Bursary Fund was established on December 29, 1982 to assist children to attend summer camps. Investment income earned on the fund is used for the same purpose as the fund. The fund is administered bythe Family Ministries Team.

The Benevolent Fund reports designated contributions from the congregation to be used exclusively to provideassistance to those who are hurting, suffering or are in need. Investment income earned on the fund is reportedas income of the general fund. The fund is administered by the Benevolent Committee.

The Bromley Mission Initiatives Fund reports designated contributions from the congregation and fund specificfundraising activities to be used for Mission Trips or Initiatives in Ottawa, throughout Canada, or around theworld. Investment income earned on the fund is reported as income of the general fund. The fund isadministered by the Missions Team, subject to Board approval.

The Shine On Camp Scholarship Fund was established on November 11, 2014 to assist children to attend ShineOn Summer Camp, a day camp run by the Church. Investment income earned on the fund is to be used for thesame purpose as the fund. The fund is administered by the Treasurer.

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5Bromley Road Baptist ChurchNotes to the Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2015

2. Significant Accounting Policies (con’t)

Fund Accounting (con’t)

The Capital Projects Fund reports designated contributions from the congregation and an allocation of 75%(2014 - 50%) of use of facilities income to be used for capital projects. Investment income earned on th fundis reported as income of the general fund. The fund is administered by the Board of Management.

The Memorial Fund reports designated contributions made in memory of a member or adherent of the churchand can be used for mission or capital projects as determined from time to time. Investment income earned onthe fund is reported as income of the general fund. The fund is administered by the Board of Management.

Capital Assets

Capital assets are recorded at cost and presented on the financial statements net of accumulation amortization. Capital assets are amortized using the declining balance method over the estimated useful lives of the assetsat the following annual rates:

Building 5%Furniture and equipment 20%

Revenue Recognition

Restricted contributions and unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate fund whenreceived or receivable if the amounts to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonablyassured.

Contributed Materials and Services

Contributed materials and services are not recognized in the financial statements unless their fair value isdeterminable, the contributed materials or services are used in the normal course of business and wouldotherwise have been purchased and their value is significant.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principlesrequires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets andliabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and thereported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from theseestimates.

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2. Significant Accounting Policies (con’t)

Financial Instrument Measurement

Bromley Road Baptist Church initially measures its financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. TheChurch subsequently measures all its financial assets and financial liabilities at amortized cost, except forinvestments in equity instruments that are quoted in an active market, which are measured at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of operations.

Financial assets measured at amortized cost include cash, accounts receivable and fixed income investments.

Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost include accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Financial assets measured at fair value include investments in mutual funds.

3. Cash and Investments

2015 2014Book Value Market Value Book Value Market Value

Money market funds, measured at fair value $ 5,633 $ 5,633 $ 5,560 $ 5,560Mutual funds, measured at fair value 125,684 117,789 120,500 117,036Cash 142,276 142,276 110,180 110,180

$ 273,593 $ 265,698 $ 236,240 $ 232,776

4. Capital Assets2015 2014

Cost AccumulatedAmortization

Net CarryingAmount

Net CarryingAmount

Land $ 22,550 $ 0 $ 22,550 $ 22,550Building 259,097 58,613 200,484 211,036Other equipment 93,938 63,156 30,782 38,477

$ 375,585 $ 121,769 $ 253,816 $ 272,063

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5. Deferred Contributions

2014Received during

yearExpended

during year 2015Alpha $ 132 $ 0 $ 27 $ 105Christmas Challenge 0 7,115 0 7,115Director of Community Care 1,878 0 0 1,878Fellowship Room Redecoration 2,976 0 0 2,976Food Drive 100 0 0 100Fourth Avenue Baptist Church 50 0 0 50Outdoor Ramp 17 0 0 17Pastor’s Vision 15,229 0 1,997 13,232Plant Seed for New Alliances 115 0 0 115Soldiers for Jesus 25 0 0 25Sunday School 438 0 0 438

$ 20,960 $ 7,115 $ 2,024 $ 26,051

6. Interfund Transfers

Interfund transfers are comprised of the following:General Fund Capital Projects

FundShine on Camp

Scholarship Fund75% facilities rental revenue $ (24,197) $ 24,197 $ 0Shine on Camp Scholarships 6,251 0 (6,251)

Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (17,946) $ 24,197 $ (6,251)

7. Financial Instrument Risk

The Church is exposed to various risks through its financial instruments. The following analysis presents theChurch’s exposures to significant risk at December 31, 2015.

Credit Risk

There are no existing accounts receivable that represent a substantial risk for the Church.

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7. Financial Instrument Risk (con’t)

Interest Rate Risk

The Church is subject to interest rate risk on its fixed interest rate financial instruments. Fixed-rate instrumentssubject the Church to a fair value risk. The Church is exposed to this type of risk as a result of investments inbonds. However, the risk associated with the investments is reduced to a minimum since these assets areinvested in government securities.

Other Price Risk

Other price risk associated with investments in shares is the risk that their fair value will fluctuate because ofchanges in market prices. This risk is reduced to a minimum, since the Church mitigates the risk by regularlyrebalancing its portfolio and investing in the Canadian financial sector.

8. Commitments

The Church has entered into various agreements related to the ongoing operations of the Church, includingsnow plowing services, elevator maintenance, photocopier and pipe organ, as follows:

2016 - $ 7,1992017 - $ 3,048

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Church Organization & Officers 2016

Officers Term End NameClerk 2016 Ron Black

Membership Secretary 2016 Ron Black

Treasurer 2016 Paul Black

Associate Treasurer 2016 Susan Andrews

Financial Secretary 2016 Theresa Fruhwirth

Board of Deacons 2016 Frank Fedyk

2016 Eleanor Smiley

2017 Marie-Josée Dionne

2017 Kaitlyn Black

Board of Management 2016 Ian Smiley

2016 Velma Parker

2017 Michael Franklin

2018 Bill Crompton

2016 Paul Black

Missions Team 2016 Karen Lorimer

2016 Gord Lorimer

2016 John Thompson

2016 Michael Armstrong

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A New LogoIt’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But logos might say even more, with less. The golden arches you see driving down the road, the swoosh on the side of a pair of shoes, or the bitten apple on the back of a computer. We know what they signify just by glancing at them, without any lengthy explanation.

Over the past year, you have likely noticed a new logo for Bromley Road Baptist Church. A logo is important - even more than we may realize. It shows people who we are, and where we are. It is often the first thing someone will see. In this regard, for us, it is important that it communicate the mission of the church.

This new logo replaces a series of former logos that have been used over the past many years, with a fresh, clean look. The process of developing a new logo has been ongoing over the past several months and was implemented in the fall of 2015.

The new logo is simple. This is intentional. The circular shape represents the unending love of Christ for all. The stylized cross represents the obvious death and resurrection of God’s son, but also represents a crossroads - a nod to both the physical location of the church (at the corner of Bromley and Lauder) but also to the crossroads in someone’s life when they come to Christ. Finally, the green colour of the church logo is representative of growth, and to Bromley’s desire to not make it difficult for people to grow in their relationship with God.

As part of the logo, individual ministries will also benefit from a standardized logo using the same circle and cross, but using different colours to represent each group. For example:

• The orange in the BRBC Kids logo is a combination of red and yellow. Red representing the love of the family and yellow the light of the church, when these two influences combine they can have a greater impact in the lives of children.

• The blue for BRBC Groups (small groups) represents the life-giving water that community in small groups can bring.

• The red of the BRBC Youth logo represents the fire/passion that young people need to grow in their faith.

• The purple in the BRBC Missions logo represents the sharing of our riches through our church, our city, and our world.

Ultimately a logo is only as important as the message it sends. And together we are the ones who will share the message this logo represents. Together we will lead others into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, helping them see the goodness of God at the crossroads of their lives.

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