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That We All May Be
Trinity-Brazos Area Assembly
Saturday, May 2
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
First Christion Church, Arlington
910 S.Collins St., Arlington TX
Assembly ScheduleSaturday, May 2,2015
"That We All May Be One"Scripture for Assembly: John 17:20-22
"I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word,that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that theworld may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so thatthey may be one as we are one."
10:00 am - Sanctuary Assembly Welcome - Rev. Dr. Andy MangumInvocation - Rev. Megan Ammann Peglar
* Gathering Hymn O God ofVision Chalice Hymnal #288
10:15 am Keynote: "The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in a Sentence"Dr. Newell Williams
11:00 am - Sanctuary Celebration of Lord's Supper
Invitation to the Table Rev. Renee Hoke
Communion Hymn Come to the Table of Grace Worship & Song #3168
Words of Institution Rev. Renee Hoke
Prayers for the Bread & Cup Nancy Jimenez, Alan Lobaugh
Communion Songs (all are invited to participate in communion by intinction)Seed, Scattered and Sown- CH 395
When You Do This, Remember Me --CH 400Eat This Bread—CH 414 David Dubiel, pianist
Praying the Lord's Prayer
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be
done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our
debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
11:30 am - Digby Center AH Assembly LunchCatered by Prince Lebanese Grill
Ministry Resource ExhibitsGary Gordon, music
12:30 pm - Sanctuary Hymn SingWe believe in God We, Your People, God, Confessing CH 356
Words: From the Preamble to the Design of the Christian ChurchWe belong to God Pues Si Vivimos (When We Are Living) CH 536We are bound together in God Weave CH 495We care because of God We Are Not Our Own CH 689
We rejoice together in God Halle-Halle-Halleluja CH 41Gary Gordon, organ David Dubiel, piano
12:45 pm Keynote: "What Do We Believe? Who's in Charge Here? Disciples Theology and Polity"Dr. Newell Williams
1:30 pm - Sanctuary Celebrating the Ministry We Share
Installation ofArea Shepherds Rev. Megan Ammann Peglar, TBA ModeratorElection of TBA Officers
Community & Global Concerns Rev. Reuben ThompsonNew & Transforming Church Rev. Katie Hays, Founding Pastor Galileo ChurchFinancial Report Rick Seeds, Vice Moderator/FinanceArea Youth Ministry Rev. Christy Drechsel, TBAYouth MinisterArea Ministry Rev. Renee Hoke, TBA Area Minister
2:00 pm - Sanctuary Panel Discussion: "Disciple DNA and the Local Church"Rev. Velva Waites, Burning Bush Christian ChurchDr. Gilbert Marez, Camino de Paz Christian Church
Rev. Trey Posey, New Hope FellowshipKaytee Bates, founding member, Galileo Church
Dr. Newell Williams, Brite Divinity School
2:30 pm - Community Garden Garden PartyMusicians from Galileo Church, Nathan Berry and Paul Demer
3:00 pm Assembly After-Session: Galileo Christian ChurchRev. Katie Hays, Founding Pastor
Trinity-Brazos Area At a GlanceMay 2, 2015
Congregations in Trinity-Brazos Area
Congregations Financially Supporting Trinity-Brazos Area in 2014
Membership Includes Congregations in These Central Texas Counties:Archer* Hill McLennan
Bell Hood Milam
Bosque Jack* Montague*Clay* Johnson Palo PintoCoryell Leon ParkerFalls Limestone Robertson
Freestone Madison Somervell
.60
.37
Tarrant
Wichita*
Wise
*Whirlwind Cluster
Whirlwind Cluster Congregations:First Christian Church, Archer CityFirst Christian Church, BowieFirst Christian Church, BurkburnettFirst Christian Church, HenriettaFirst Christian Church, Iowa Park
Newest Congregations
The Jacksboro Parish, JacksboroCentral Christian Church, NoconaFirst Christian Church, Wichita FallsPark Place Christian Church, Wichita Falls
.Galileo Christian Church, Mansfield
...Kayros Iglesia Cristiana, Arlington
Be a Friend ofTBA
Your annual contribution of $25 or more enrolls you in our new ministry team. You will receivequarterly newsletters and invitations to special TBA Events.
Riverside Disciples Ministry Center (RDMC) & Trinity-Brazos Area Office1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Fort Worth TX 76111-4301 817-831-4442/817-831-4446 FAX
Renee Hoke, Area Minister 817-831-4442 or [email protected]
Christy Drechsel, Area Youth Minister 817-336-7185 or [email protected]
Emily Posey, Office Manager 817-831-4442 or [email protected] Hours - MWF 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Area Website (email if you think something should be included and isn't) tbaccsw.orgGrant Application Information http://tbaccsw.0rg/#/about-us/ministry-support
Communication 817-831-4442 or [email protected]• Let us know concerns, questions or information that you need or wish to share.• Keep us informed of changes in leadership. Provide us mailing addresses (email or U.S. mail) so we can
include pastors and laity in our distribution of news and opportunities.• View past newsletters or sign up for future newsletters on the Area website.• Encourage your congregation to be represented at Area Board Meetings by a member and a minister. (August
22 and November 14 are the next Area Board Meetings.)• Like us on Facebook!TBA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/trinitybrazosarea?fref=ts
Disciples Crossing, 3693 State Hwy 31E, Athens TX75752 Tiff Williams, Director of Programming903-675-3692 [email protected]
Functional Committees: (volunteers always needed for these committees and other opportunities!)Committee on Ministry Alan Lobaugh, Chair
[email protected] and implement a program to recruit, train, nurture, evaluate and certify persons for the Order ofMinistry; provide support services for clergy and their families; resource congregations in ways thatundergird ministry.
TBA Children and Youth Ministries Committee Bill Jeffreys, ChairBill: 817-277-2634 or [email protected]
Provide leadership and resources supporting the Youth and Children's Ministry volunteers and staffworking in Area congregations; receive feedback from Area congregations and families regarding theircamping experiences and joys/concerns to share with the Tri-Area Camping Committee though the TBArepresentative(s) to the committee from this group.
Community and Global Concerns Danny Couch, [email protected]
Provide leadership for congregations and the Area in developing and maintaining the church's outreach,reconciling and ecumenical ministries to local communities, the state, the nation and global community.
New and Transforming Church Rob Morris, [email protected]
Encourage new church starts and support the transformation of existing congregations. Provide grants tostimulate new ministry initiatives.
Three Sisters Resource Center, Inc Kristin White Burrow, Founder/Director817-253-5445 [email protected]
Create intentional spaces to name passions in ministry nurturing effective and sustainable practices tochallenge systemic injustices. Create and support collective and collaborative ministries.
Southwest Region Contact Information 817-926-4687, [email protected] or ccsw.orgCheck out these pages: Ordination Process, Information and Links, and Tips for Church Office Staff
D. Neweli Williams
President and ProfessorofModem andAmerican
ChurchHistory
Biography
D. Newell Williams has been President and Professor of Modern and American Church History of Brite Divinity School at TexasChristian University since 2003. He co-edited two books with Douglas A. Foster and Paul M. Blowers, TheStone-Campbell Movement:A Global History (Chalice Press, 2013) and TheEncyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement (William B.Eerdmans Publishing Co.,2004). He is the author of Barton Stone: A Spiritual Biography, (St. Louis, Mo.Chalice Press, 2000). He also edited A CaseStudyofMainstream Protestantism: The Disciples' Relation to American Culture, 1880-1989, (Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1991). He hascontributed numerous articles and chapters of books which such titles as, "Christianity in Twentieth Century America: Implicationsfor the Twenty-First Century" {Encounter63:3, Summer 2002, 247-261)and "Overcoming a Liberal-Conservative Divide: TheCommission on Restudy of the Disciples of Christ," (in Christian Faith Seeking Historical Understanding: Essays in Honor ofH.JackForstman, ed. James 0. Duke and Anthony L.Dunnavant, Macon: Mercer University Press, 1997, 246-276).
Dr. Williams is an Ordained Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); a member of the American Academy of Religion, theAmerican Society of Church History, the Association of Disciples for Theological Discussion, and the Stone-Campbell Dialogue. Heholds a Ph.D. (1979) and M.A. (1975) from Vanderbilt University and a B.A. from University of Tulsa (1971). He is married to the Rev.Sue McDougal, and they are the parents of three children. Early in his academic career, Dr. Williams served Brite as AssistantProfessor of Church History and as Assistant (1978-1983) and later Associate Dean (1983-1984). From 1984 - 2003 he taught atChristian Theological Seminary, where he served as Vice President and Dean from 1992 - 1998.
Degrees
Ph.D., Vanderbilt UniversityM.A., Vanderbilt UniversityB. A., University of Tulsa
Religion
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Courses
• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• History of Christianity in America
Books
• The Stone-Campbell Movement: A Global History St. Louis, Mo, Chalice, 2013• The Encyclopedia ofthe Stone-Campbell Movement GrandRapids: Eerdmans, 2004• Barton Stone: A Spiritual Biography St. Louis, Mo.: Chalice Press, 2000• A Case Study ofMainstream Protestantism: The Disciples' Relation to American Culture, 1880-1989 Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 1991
• Ministry Among Disciples: Past, Present, and Future St. Louis, Mo.: Publishedfor Councilon Christian Unity by Christian Boardof Publication, 1985
Journal Articles and Book Chapters
• "What I Learned about Churches ofChrist and Christian Churches/Churches ofChrist" Stone-CampbellJournal2012,165-176
• "The Future ofthe Restoration Movement: A Disciple of Christ's Response" Leaven 2006 pages, 172-177• "CaneRidge," "FinisEwing," "Barton W. Stone," "Last Will and Testament ofSpringfield Presbytery" Encyclopedia of
Religion in the South Macon: Mercer University Press, 2005• 'Two Hundred Years Young: The Last Will and Testament ofthe Springfield Presbytery" Christian Standard 139 2004, pages
712-713
• "Barton Stone in 1804: From Port Tobacco to Cane Ridge" Stone-CampbellJournal 2004, pages 189-209• "TheSeparation of the Springfield Presbytery from the Synod ofKentucky: Predestination or the Revival?" Discipliana
2003, pages 67-79
Installation ofArea Shepherds
Fred Banda Ginger & David Jarman Dick LordJerry Kirkpatrick Lucy Maier Betty MalonePat and Jim Patton Frank Somera Don Wirsdorfer
Moderator: Area Shepherds, we give thanks for your willingness to serve theTrinity-Brazos Area by providing encouragement and support for our pastors. Ihave a few questions for you, and your response will be, "I will, with God's help."
Will you covenant before these witnesses to be a positive force in the lives ofpastors, listening to them, praying with them, and reminding them of God's powerand grace?
Shepherds: I will, with God's help.
Moderator: Will you walk alongside the pastor as she celebrates success, andprovide support as he overcomes obstacles?
Shepherds: I will, with God's help.
Moderator: Will you seek to remind the pastor that he is not alone on the journeyand to assure her that God is faithful in all things?
Shepherds: I will, with God's help.
Moderator: Will the congregation please stand as we offer our blessing to theseservants. Shepherds, we pray that according to the riches of God's glory, God maygrant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through theSpirit,
People: ...and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith as you are rootedand grounded in love.
Moderator: May you have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is thebreadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ thatsurpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
People: To God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations,forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:16-21
Trinity-Brazos AreaArea Shepherd Program
Clusters ofPastorates
Fred Banda
University Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX281-239-5185 (cell) [email protected]
Euless United Memorial CC
Fort Worth Burning Bush CCFort Worth Camino de Paz CC
Fort Worth Richland Hills CC
Hurst CC
Keller WestWind Church
Paradise First CC
Mary Lou DillonVelva Waites
Gilbert Marez
Paul Klaus
John Bowers, InterimKyle DennisBarry Hogan
Cluster 2: Don Wirsdorfer
Ridglea Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX817-874-8359 (cell) [email protected]
Aledo Community CCAzle CC
Fort Worth Arlington Heights CCFort Worth Bethany CCFort Worth Ridglea CCFort Worth River Oaks CC
Mineral Wells First CC
Weatherford Central CC
Jacob WalshAlan LobaughMike FieldingGabe Pfefer
Rob Morris
Megan AmmannKenneth Hall, InterimDanny Couch
Cluster 3: Ginger and David JarmanUniversity Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX817-687-9916 (Ginger cell),817-687-9914 (David cell)[email protected]
Barry Smith Fort Worth Central CCReuben Thompson Fort Worth Community CCTom Plumbley Fort Worth First CCElvis Hollie, Interim Fort Worth New Vision CCDottie Cook Fort Worth South Hills CC
Phil and Stephanie Shepherd Fort Worth The EucatastropheLarry Thomas Fort Worth University CC
Cluster 4:
Andy MangumNelson Andujar,
David HargraveChris Wilson
Lynn White
Katie Hays
ClusterS:
Dick Lord
Rush Creek Christian Church, Arlington, TX817-492-8249 [email protected]
Arlington First CCInterim Arlington Kayros Iglesia Cristiana
(in formation)Arlington Northwest CCArlington Rush Creek CCArlington The Welcome Table CC(Trinity CC)Mansfield Galileo CC (in formation)
Jim & Pat PattonHillsboro Central CC, Hillsboro, TX254-707-2800 (Jim cell)254-266-0235 (Pat cell)[email protected]
Burleson First CC
Cleburne First CC
New Hope Fellowship (Hillside Memorial)Granbury First CCHillsboro Central CC
Mexia First CC
Mike Kearns
Nathan Loewen
Trey PoseyThomas Reeder
James Patton
Cluster 6:
William WrightDouglass StevensHorace Miller
Don LynnMarta Sanchez
Brian Coats
Clint Graves
James CottenAlec Ylitalo
Cluster 7:
Michael Dunson
Jim McCurdyFrank Somera
Gawain and Cheryl GravesPaul ApplebyWilfredo Feliciano
Angie Goette
Cluster 8:
Joe CullenKristi Hand
Christina Haworth
Howard H. Walker
Landon Winstead
Suzanne Castle, Interim
Jerry KirkpatrickWaco Lakewood Christian Church, Waco, TX254-366-1368 (cell) [email protected]
Marlin First CC
Oakwood First CC
Temple Crestview CCTemple First CCTemple Iglesia Cristiana MonteHoreb
Waco Central CC
Waco Clay Street CCWaco Lakewood CC
Waco Richfield CC
Frank Somera
Copperas Cove CC,Copperas Cove, TX254-290-4061 (cell) [email protected] MaloneBelton First Christian Church, Belton, TX254-541-5783 (cell) [email protected]
Belton First CC
Cameron First CC
Copperas Cove CCDavilla Friendship CCKilleen Central CC
Killeen Iglesia Cristiana Monte SinaiMorgan's Point Disciples of Christ CC(in formation)Rockdale First CC
Lucy MaierUniversity Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX(682) 647-0288 [email protected]
Archer City First CCBowie First CC
Burkburnett First CC
Henrietta First CC
Iowa Park First CC
Jacksboro Parish (Memorial CC withPCUSA congregation)Nocona Central CC
Wichita Falls First CC
Wichita Falls Park Place CC
Paul and Rachel Ganther
David Hartman
Alice Hupp
Trinity-Brazos AreaSlate of Officers for 2015-2016
Moderator* Megan Ammann, River Oaks Christian Church, Fort Worth - clergy
Moderator Elect* Evangelina Perez, Arlington Kayros Iglesia Cristiana - clergy
Leadership Chair Alan Lobaugh, Azle Christian Church - clergy (second term)
Finance Chair Rick Seeds, Azle Christian Church - laity (third term)
Treasurer* Cheryl Appling, First Christian Church, Wichita Falls - laity
Secretary* Candace Martin Sheppard, Central Christian Church, Hillsboro - laity (second term)
*term ends at 2016 Area Assembly
Trinity-Brazos Area of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Area Committee on Ministry Report to the Area Assembly
May 2,2015
The main purpose of this committee (formerly knownas the Committee for Clergy Nurture andCertification) is to oversee the commissioned ministry process for the Area. The ACOM is scheduled to
meet four times a year to interview and offer support for current and potential commissioned ministers.
Each commissioned minister and candidate attends once a year to share information about his/herwork. Commissions are granted for one year, for ministry in a specific area. All commissions are
sponsored by congregations, yet the actual ministry may occur at another place. In addition to these
interviews, Commissioned Ministers have classes and training throughout the year to enhance their
skills. Candidates for Ordination work directly with the Regional Committee on Ministry and sometimescome to the ACOM for practice or "mock" interviews.
Current Commissioned
Rita Nakashima Brock
Will Brown
Joe Cullen
Bobby Dean
Wilfredo Feliciano
Angie Goette
DougGrabham
Cheryl Graves
Gawain Graves
Barry Hogan
Elvis Hollie
Kristin Jack
Fred Johnston
Jennifer Mason
Raphael Mthombeni
Mechak Rwumbuguza
Daniel Simmons
Landon Winstead
Ruth Winkler
Chris Wymore
Ministers:
Soul Repair at Brite, South Hills CC, Fort Worth
FCC, Wichita Falls
FCC, Archer City
FCC, Wichita Falls
Iglesia Christiana Monte Sinai
Richfield CC, Waco
FCC, Mineral Wells
Friendship CC, Davila
Friendship CC, Davila
FCC, Paradise
New Vision CC, Fort Worth
Central CC, Waco
Rush Creek CC, Arlington
United Memorial CC, Euless
Grace Great Care, FCC, Cleburne
Hurst CC, Hurst
Central CC, Weatherford
FCC, Iowa Park
United Memorial CC, Euless
Westwind CC, Keller
Commissioned, and a Candidate for Ordination
Justin Jeter FCC, Granbury
Corey Meyer FCC, Cleburne
Derek Tompkins Rush Creek CC, Arlington
Jacob Walsh Community CC, Aledo
Mark Weathers Harris Hospital Chaplain, University CC, Fort Worth
TBA People in Candidacy for Ordination, but not commissioned
Heather Bauman
Ron Branstetter
Kristin Burrow
Gaylene Chrystie
Grant Eubanks
Matthew Hudman
Nicole McRaney
Josh Toulouse
Katherine Wright
University CC, Fort Worth
FCC, Granbury
Rush Creek CC, Arlington
Rush Creek CC, Arlington
FCC, Lewisville
Azle CC, Azle
Northwest CC, Arlington and Galileo Church, Mansfield
South Hills CC, Fort Worth
New Hope Fellowship, Fort Worth
Recently Approved for Ordination
Evangelina Perez Kayros CC, Arlington
Will Ryan Azle CC, Azle
Recently Ordained to Christian Ministry
Justin Floyd University CC, Fort Worth (Feb 2014)
Christina Haworth FCC, Fort Worth (Apr 2014)
Shannon Moore Central CC, Weatherford (Oct 2013)
Trey Posey New Hope Fellowship, Fort Worth (Feb 2014)
Tiann Smith University CC, Fort Worth (Jun 2014)
THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION
The Ministry of Reconciliation in the Trinity-Brazos Area is designed to promote,encourage, teach, support, recognize, receive, distribute funds, and hold accountableour church's effort to create reconciling ministries in the community, which they serve.
The Purpose of the Reconciliation Ministry Team1. To promote the need for Churches to get involved and participate in solving
problems that exists in their community and world.
2. To encourage or teach congregations to accesses needs in the community and worldand engage in Reconciliation ministries.
3. To support and recognize congregations who are involved in ministries ofReconciliation in the community and world.
4. To receive and distribute Reconciliation money to ministries as determined by theTeam.
5. To review applications for Reconciliation ministries, give guidance, and distributefunds.
6. To hold churches accountable to the distribution of granted funds within theministry.
Grants issued in 2014
• September 2014: $750 to Helping Hands Ministry, Inc. in Belton for ProjectApple Tree.
Grants issued in 2015
• January 2015: $3,000 to Northwest Christian Church for the Northwest ArlingtonEnglish as a Language (ESL) program that meets in their facility serving 200annually.
• March 2015: $2,500 to Community Christian Church in Fort Worth to assist withtheir Sack Snack Tuesdays to help address hunger of 50-75 people who arehomeless in their neighborhood.
Reconciliation is the work of Christ, to unite all people of all walks of life into theKingdom of God. Because reconciliation is the work of Christ, it is, therefore the workof the church. If you feel called to assist churches in the TBA to reclaim ministry withinthe community and world, give us a call.
Trinitv-Brazos Area
Financial SummaryFor Month Ending March 31, 2015, as of April 30, 2015
Operating Account: cash available in bank as of March 31,2015 $21,074.72Savings Account: cash available in bank as of March 31,2015 114,641.11
Notes Regarding the Balance Sheet
Grants distributed this year:• January 2015:$3,000 to NorthwestChristian Church forthe Northwest Arlington English as a Second
Language (ESL) program that meets in their facility serving 200 annually.• March 2015: $2,500 to Community Christian Church in Fort Worth to assist with their Sack Snack
Tuesdays to help address hunger of50-75 peoplewho are homeless in their neighborhood.• Amonthly distribution of $7,087.50 as part ofa 2-year grant to Galileo Church in Mansfield will be
completed in May 2015.
Notes Regarding the Profit-and-Loss Report
Trinity-Brazos Area Ministries• Sincesummer camp registration is now conducted by DisciplesCrossing, we no longer receive this income
nor have the associated expense that has been reflectingin YouthActivity.• Alittle over $900 net has been spent this month to support "A Retreat for Preachers"and "Caring Elder
Workshop" as Outreach/Ministry events in the Area, whichis reflected in ProgrammingExpenses.
Riverside Disciples Ministry Center (RDMC)• The lossofthe second floor tenant and the switchto a differentelectricprovider is resultingin significantly
lower electric bills.
• Maintenance includes the completion of plumbing work for a water leak in the pipe to the building paid forin early January to complete the repair begun the last few days of December.
3:00 AM
04/30/15
Accrual Basis Balance SheetAs of March 31, 2015
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
1040 - Bank of America Checking
1075 • Petty Cash
1080 • Designated Funds for Galileo
1101 • B of A Money Market
Total Checking/Savings
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
1300 • Furniture and Fixtures
Total Fixed Assets
Other Assets
1100 • Investments
1115 • BCE #1446605 Youth Investment
1120 • CCF #55001373401 Youth Note
1121 • CCF Gain/Loss #55001373401
1125 • CCF New Church Funds # 2982402
1127 • CCF New Church Fund Gain/(Loss)
1175-Utility Deposits
Total 1100 • Investments
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
240 • Current Liabilities
2400 • Witholding Taxes
Total 240 • Current Liabilities
301 • Reserve Funds
3140 • Reconciliation Fund
3180 • Pastoral Care Fund
3190 • DUCS
Total 301 • Reserve Funds
Mar 31,15
21,074.72
100.00
13,875.00
114,641.11
149,690.83
149,690.83
6,289.92
6,289.92
5,000.00
5,000.00
2,812.81
2,003.30
59,595.02
680.00
75,091.13
75,091.13
231,071.88
523.04
523.04
10,338.38
5,793.53
750.00
16,881.91
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3:00 AM
04/30/15
Accrual Basis Balance SheetAs of March 31, 2015
340 • Youth Related Designated Funds
3400 • Barnes Interest Fund
3426 • Special Youth Scholarship Fund
Total 340 • Youth Related Designated Funds
350 • New Church Funds
3500 • Regular New Church Fund
3512 • Galileo Christian Church
3515 - New Church Restricted Funds
Total 350 • New Church Funds
Total Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Long Term Liabilities
3820 • Barnes Scholarship Fund
Total Long Term Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Equity
32000 - Retained Earnings
3750 • Prior Period Adjustments
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Mar 31,15
2,125.85
1,711.43
3,837.28
1,534.59
13,875.00
63,582.76
78,992.35
100,234.58
100,234.58
12,820.42
12,820.42
113,055.00
43,705.97
69,802.99
4,507.92
118,016.88
231,071.88
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TRINITY-BRAZOS AREA
SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
March 31, 2015
Total Ministry IncomeCongregational GivingYouth ActivityOther Income
Total Ministry Income
Ministry ExpenseSalaries and Benefits
General and Administrative
Programming ExpensesTotal Ministry Expenses
Total Ministry Income Over/(Under) Expense
RDMC Income
RDCM Expenses
Total RDMC Income Over/(Under) Expense
Total Trinity-Brazos Area Income Over/(Under) Expense
Prepared By:Bonnie Schuler
4/30/2015
%of
Mar-15 2015 Budget Budget Mar-1^
29,478.12 120,000.00 24.6 25,938.41
1,252.411,641.40 4,000.00 41.0 1,531.41
31,119.52 124,000.00 25.1 28,722.23
19,195.20 77,620.23 24.7 22,251.346,588.95 31,800.00 20.7 6,822.96
901.15 15,300.00 5.9 2,980.7026,685.30 124,720.23 21.4 32,055.00
4,434.22 (720.23) (615.7) (3,332.77]
11,225.00 44,444.00 25.3 14,700.0011,151.30 48,420.00 23.0 13,486.44
73.70 (3,976.00) (1.9) 1,213.56
4,507.92 (4,696.23) (96.0) (2,119.21)
Trinity-Brazos Area
Congregational GivingPrev Year Comparison
January through March 2015
Jan -Mar 15
462 • Congregation Giving
Jan - Mar 14
4611 Arlington FCC 3,095.00 2,920.00
4612 Arlington Northwest CC 450.00 550.00
4613 Arlington Rush Creek 1.375.00 1,375.00
4614 Burkburnett First CC 250.00 0.00
4615 Azle Christian Church 1,726.36 1,713.74
4617 Burleson First Christian 316.61 254.53
4620 Copperas Cove CC 286.26 346.55
4622 Euless United Memorial CC 200.00 0.00
4629 Fort Worth Community CC 600.00 0.00
4630 Fort Worth First CC 2,000.00 1,124.66
4635 Fort Worth Ridglea CC 1,750.00 1,750.00
4636 Fort Worth River Oaks 395.10 785.66
4642 University Christian Church 5,250.00 5,250.00
4643 Granbury First CC 1,800.00 1,755.00
4644 Hillsboro Central CC 0.00 25.00
4645 Hurst CC 0.00 200.00
4646 Keller WestWindCC 1,100.00 450.00
4647 Killeen Central CC 500.00 300.00
4648 Jacksboro Memorial Christian Ch 300.00 200.00
4650 Mansfield Galileo 2,250.00 1,000.00
4652 Mineral Wells First CC 0.00 1,200.00
4656 Nocona Central CC 250.00 0.00
4658 Temple First CC 0.00 306.67
4659 Waco Central CC 1,352.49 0.00
4662 Waco Richfield Christian 881.30 1,081.61
4663 Weatherford Central CC 1,500.00 1,600.00
4665 Wichita Falls First Christian C 1,250.00 1,749.99
4666 Wichita Falls Park Place
Congregation Giving
600.00 0.00
Total 462 29,478.12 25,938.41
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Trinity Brazos Area Youth Minister ReportChristy Drechsel
May 2, 2015
The summer camping season is upon us. Youth Ministers are running around gettingeverything ready for the summer - camps, mission trips, youth activities, and dreaming offinding some rest somewhere. Iam happy to announce that Family Camp I has already beencompletely filled with participants. There is a second Family Camp later in August if some of ourfamilies are still interested. Adventure Camp, a new camp this summer, is also almost filled. Itmay be filled by the time we have this meeting. There are only 2 spots still available.
All of that to say, our camping program is going great. It's not just a place for the youthto go during the summer. It is a place for all of our families to go and enjoy the campingexperience. I believe we are also seeing the benefit of the Program Director position with theaddition of the new camp and its popularity.
Early Registration has already passed, the Regular Registration deadline is May 15. Asyou can see the camps are filling up. Ifyou are interested in a camp and have not signed up,please go to disciplescrossing.org and fill out the online registration forms.
We held our Youth Ministry Council Representative interviews for the 2014-15 year. Thefollowing youth were selected:
Regional RepresentativeMark Dingier FCC Arlington
YMC
Brandon Piercy Azle CCDrew Mangum FCC ArlingtonSarah Britton FCC Arlington
Jacob Smalley FCC CleburneAshlyn Burrow Rush Creek CC ArlingtonLauren Juarez Rush Creek CCArlingtonZach McVeigh Rush Creek CC ArlingtonBerkeley Allen University CC Fort WorthHeather Rodenberg University CC Fort WorthErinn Miller University CC Fort Worth
We are blessed to have these young men and women leading us. Ifyou have not alreadycongratulated them, please do so.
Respectfully submitted,Christy DrechselTBA Area Youth Minister
THE CHANGING SHAPE OF AREA MINISTRY
A report from Rev. Renee G. Hoke, Area Minister
On June 1 we cross the "finish line" on our two-year experiment known as theShared Leadership Agreement. This was a TBA/BBA plan to make lemonade out oflemons—the lemons in this casewere shrinkingArearesourcesand the lemonadewas a way to save money by sharing an Area Minister with the Bluebonnet Area andcongregations in the Lower Rio Grande Valley District
From the beginning, both Areas agreed that more time and energy couldbefocused on congregations in transition. In reality, all congregations are in transitionnow. God is calling us to serve a very different culture than the one in which most ofourchurches emerged. Butthere are particular transitions due to achange inleadership—a pastor's retirement, a pastor's resignation to answer a new call orattend to health problems, a decision by the Board that it's time for a leadershipchange, and so on. Pastoral transition is a time for lay leaders to take stock of thehealth andvitality of the ministry. If church members havebeen sittingon thesidelines for a while, critiquing what the pastor is or is not doing, the time betweenpastors seems to encourage church members get back in the game. This interimtime may also be the moment when the leadership team realizes there's not enoughincome to sustain a full-time salary for the next pastor. For others, depending onthe reason for the pastor's departure, it is a time to confront some long-runningconflict Leaders might also decide to update governance systems in order tostreamline the congregation's decision-making structure.
For all congregations, the pastoral transition is a time to embrace reality andexplore possibilities.
TBA is committed to being "all in" when it comes to congregations intransition. We believe support begins with regular, on-site visits by the AreaMinister to meet with the board, to guide the Search Committee, to provideresources and strategic coaching that help church leaders assess ministry strengthsand weaknesses in order to seek the best "fit" between the next shepherd andhis/her flock
While I was focused on the "human resources" in our Area, my colleague JerryKirkpatrick was hard at work putting the finishing touches on an AreaShepherdProgram for TBA. Our AreaShepherds are similar to Regional Elders servingnow inmany regionsacross the U.S. AreaShepherds will offer a ministry of encouragement
to our pastors. They will be close by to provide pastoral care in times of crisis. Theywill be onhand to celebrate special days inthe life ofthe church. Whatablessingthat these qualified ministers have stepped up to serve such a vital role!
We continue to be deeply grateful for the faithful support of individuals andcongregations across TBA. Your gifts provide support at a critical time in the life of alocal church. As new pastors are called and congregations begin new chapters ofministry,your gifts and your prayersstrengthen them for the journey ahead.
Blessings,Renee
TBA Churches in Transition duringthe Two-Year Shared Leadership Agreement:
Arlington Heights Christian Church, Fort WorthCentral Christian Church, KilleenCommunity Christian Church, AledoFirst Christian Church, BurkburnettFirst Christian Church, BurlesonFirst Christian Church, HurstFirst Christian Church, Mineral WellsFirst Christian Church, RockdaleFirst Christian Church, Wichita FallsJacksboro ParishKayros Iglesia Cristiana, ArlingtonNew Hope Fellowship, Fort WorthNew Vision Christian Church, Fort WorthNorthwest Christian Church, ArlingtonRichfield Christian Church, WacoRichland Hills Christian Church
Trinity Christian Church, Fort Worth/The Welcome Table, ArlingtonWestWind Church, Keller
My response is to get down on my knees before the Father, this magnificent Father whoparcels out all heaven and earth. I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit that Christwill live inyou as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with bothfeet plantedfirmly on love,you'll be able to take in with all followers ofJesus theextravagant dimensions ofChrist's love.
Ephesians 3:14-19 [Message]