2021 FIBC Annual Report

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Our Purpose: We are members of the Body of Christ, believing and living, going and growing, sharing and caring, as active witnesses of the Kingdom of God on earth.

Our Vision: Becoming a Discipling Fellowship through Evangelism & Emancipation Our 2021 Church Theme: FIBC – Let’s Do The Lord’s Work Strategically Amidst Our New Now! Scriptural Foundation: Matthew 16:15-19; Mark 1:14-15; Ephesians 5:15-18, 20; 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NRSV)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 3 Scriptural Foundation ....................................................................................... 4 2021 Annual Business Meeting Agenda ...................................................... 5 2021 Annual Meeting Minutes........................................................................ 6 Annual Report of the Senior Pastor .............................................................. 8 2021 Necrology ................................................................................................. 13 Report of the Deacons Ministry................................................................... 14 Report of the Governance Council.............................................................. 15 Sources and Use of Cash for 2021 ............................................................... 16 2022 Budget....................................................................................................... 17 Basic Qualifications for Church Leaders and Officers ......................... 18 2021 Organizational Chart ........................................................................... 20 Report of the Executive Director of FIBCO Family Services, Inc. ..... 21 Report of the Broadway House Corporation .......................................... 24

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Scriptural Foundation Matthew 16:15-19; Mark 1:14-15; Ephesians 5:15-18, 20, 1 Chronicles 12:3 (NRSV) 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.

18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil.

17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit 20 giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

32 Of Issachar, those who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, two hundred chiefs, and all their kindred under their command.

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2021 Annual Business Meeting Agenda January 29, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.

A G E N D A I.

Call to Order .......................................................................... Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr.

II.

Opening Prayer ................................................................................... Deacon Arlean White

III.

Scripture Reading Matthew 16:15-19; Mark 1:14-15; Ephesians 5:15-18, 20, 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NRSV)

IV.

Approval of the Minutes from the 2020 Annual Business Meeting

V.

Silent Roll Call ................................................................................... Sis. Nancy D. Hooper

VI.

Old Business .............................................................. 2021 Year-Ender Video Presentation

VII.

New Business A. Annual Report of the Senior Pastor and Recommendations Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr. B. Annual Report of the Governance Council ........................................Rev. Levada Coker 1. 2021 Financial Report and 2022 Budget C. Annual Report of the Deacons Ministry ............................ Deacon Arthur P. Harrell, Jr. D. Annual Report of the Church Clerk .............................................. Sis. Nancy D. Hooper E. Annual Report of FIBCO Family Services, Inc. .............................. Sis. Chiquita Taylor F. Annual Report of the Broadway House ............................. Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr.

VIII.

General Comments and Announcements

IX.

Adjournment .......................................................................... Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr.

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2021 Annual Meeting Minutes FIRST INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH PHOENIX, ARIZONA DR. WARREN H. STEWART, SR., SENIOR PASTOR JANUARY 30, 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP The first-ever Virtual Annual Meeting of the membership of First Institutional Baptist Church was held by telephone and Zoom Video Communications on the above date.

The meeting was called to order at 9:04 A.M., by the moderator, Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr. He extended good morning greetings and a welcome to everyone.

It was moved by Sis. Carol Grant Sellers and seconded by the Rev. Delores Pickard to approve the agenda. There were no questions. Motion Carried.

The opening prayer was offered by Deacon John Carroll.

The Scripture Reading was referenced from the theme Scriptures of Matthew 16:15-19; Mark 1:1415, Ephesians 5:15-18, 20; I Chronicles 12:32 (New Revised Standard Version).

It was moved by Sis. Angela Wiggins and seconded by Bro. Lemuel Cannon to approve the minutes of the last business meeting held January 19, 2020. Motion Carried.

The silent roll call was by Sis. Nancy Hooper, Church Secretary/Clerk.

Old Business – The 2020 year-end video was viewed by all as prepared by Sis. Tracy Lewis, former director of the Communications, Marketing and Media Ministry.

Reports – The Annual Reports were sent electronically, and paper copies may be available upon request.

Highlights from the Pastoral Annual Report Goals and Recommendations - Pastor Stewart provided comments from the report of pages 7-11. The annual funds received was $1,858,758.35; the Legacy fund balance is $l41,277.04. The Legacy goal will be revised. The goals for Areas for More Progress were not met because of the COVID pandemic. All mortgage payments on the newly acquired marketplace were met.

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Pastoral Recommendations: A. That our 2021 Church Theme will be–FIBC, LET’S DO THE LORD’S WORK STRATEGICALLY AMIDST OUR NEW NOW! Scriptural Foundation: Matthew 16:1519; Mark 1:14-15; Ephesians 5:15-18, 20; I Chronicles 12:32 (NRSV).

B. Our Purpose – To move forward as a pastor and people doing the Lord’s work strategically in these uncertain, challenging times that have presented us with a new now for being Christians while being and doing the church in the world.

C. That each leader, ministry, worker, pastoral staff member, committee and member will set goals and objectives how each of them will implement our 2021 Church Theme.

D. That Dr. Reginald Bell, Jr., the Reverends Daniel Hazelton, Evan LeBlanc and Ismatu LeBlanc be licensed to preach the Gospel (November 11, 2020) by FIBC E. That Dr. Reginald Bell, Jr. and the Reverend Lisa M. Young be ordained to Christian Ministry (December 13, 2020) by FIBC F. That the following persons be elected and/or appointed to serve in the following positions, respectively; Church Moderator – Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Church Clerk – Sis. Nancy D. Hooper Chairperson of Tithes and Offerings Tellers Committee – The Rev. Thelma Staten Church Historian – Sis. Annette Smith-Willis Elections Commission Chair – Sis. Deborah A. Long It was moved by Sis. Annette Westmoreland and seconded by the Rev. James Morris, Sr., that the goals and recommendations offered by the Senior Pastor be approved and the Report of the Elections Commission be received. Motion Carried.

The Installation of 2021 Leaders and Officers will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 following the message at both worship services.

It was motioned by Bro. Ernest Urquhart and seconded by Bro. Richard Holmes that the meeting be adjourned at 9:36 A.M. Motion Carried.

Nancy Hooper, Church Secretary/Clerk

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Annual Report of the Senior Pastor Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Greetings in the name of our loving and liberating Lord Jesus Christ.

God be praised for His faithfulness throughout 2021 for us as a pastor and people. From January 1-December 31, 2021, we endeavored to focus on our 2021 Church Theme: LET’S DO THE LORD’S WORK STRATEGICALLY AMIDST OUR NEW NOW! The Scriptural Foundation was Matthew 16:15-19; Mark 1:14-15; Ephesians 5:15-18, 20; I Chronicles 12:32 (NRSV). If ever we had a relevant theme that addressed the opportunities and challenges we faced last year, our 2021 Church Theme “hit the nail on the head” over and over again.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF 2021 As God would have it, we were forced to engage in the Lord’s work amidst the continuing COVID19 pandemic during all of 2021. Nobody but the Lord sustained us faced with a myriad of challenges that the pandemic presented to us. How providential it was for the Holy Spirit to lead us strategically no matter what confronted us as a pastor and people. Therefore, I begin by thanking God for His faithfulness. In addition to the Lord, allow me to offer some more words of appreciation.

• You, members of FIBC, continue to be faithful to the Lord’s work through FIBC, whether you are present in mind, body, soul and/or spirit. Much obliged.

• Our FIBC Staff, which includes members of our Pastoral Leadership Team, Pastoral Staff, Music Ministry Staff and the FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Staff, “worked their behinds off”. With several vacancies at different times in 2021, many of our staff members had to acquire the responsibilities of those vacant staff positions, in reality doing the work of two or more staff persons. Words are inadequate to express my personal, pastoral gratitude to you, FIBC Staff.

• High praise goes to our Re-Gathering Task Force that oversees how we persevere in doing holistic Christian mission and ministry amidst the pandemic in a sanitary-sensitive, holy and healthy environment on our FIBC Campus. The RGTF established FIBC COVID-19 Protocols and monitored them regularly. In addition, we have a faithful team of volunteers who serve on Sunday mornings to keep all of our worshipers and worship service participants as safe as humanly possible.

• I certainly must give a “High-5” to our multimedia team of mostly volunteers who show up every Sunday morning early and leave after six hours-plus making sure our hybrid worship services function at their optimum for those worshiping in the Sanctuary and virtually.

• There are the Sunday and weekday Bible Studies with a committed team of Biblical scholars who teach the Word “in season and out of season” who deserve a hand of applause.

• Our Deacons Ministry and Governance Council fulfilled their servant leadership roles overseeing various aspects of FIBC’s work with dedication and determination, with monthly meetings conducted virtually and other responsibilities done in person.

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Several other FIBC ministries “kept the lights on” for their respective ministries via innovative and creative ways in spite of being separated in body, but not in love. What a testimony each of your ministries are in the Body of Christ for which I am very grateful!

• Our FIBC Staff Reorganization constituted a major strategic move for FIBC. We secured the services of Pastor Stephen J. Thurston, Consultant, Inpowered Enterprises, in mid-2021 to assist us in evaluating our FIBC Pastoral Staff and Ministries. As a result of his consultation and our participation in the process we reorganized our Pastoral Staff and have begun to assess our ministries. We offer our appreciation to our Governance Council and Deacons Ministry for their input and support of this major undertaking. Sister Renette Shaw ended her record-breaking 9.5 year tenure as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor in order to spend more time with her family. Our devoted, gifted and talented Sister Carolyn Engram-Sullivan retired as our Director of Operations after over 10 years providing servant leadership. We also thank the Reverend Shirley T. Lewis who has been our Minister of Pastoral Visitations since February 2009, and has assisted countless families in the bereavement process and celebrating the lives of their loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord. Our gratitude also goes to Sister Gaynelle Dorsey who was employed as our Receptionist for almost four years as well as Steve Washington who was our excellent drummer for the last seven years. Sister Jocelyn Thomas’ season as our Interim Children’s Ministry Leader is coming to an end and without her we would not have sustained our Children’s and Youth Ministry during the pandemic. With those words of gratitude, I present to you the 2022 FIBC Staff Members, most of whom were interviewed by either the Pastoral Staff Search Committee or the Administrative Staff Search Committee, and approved by yours truly: ✓ Full-Time 1. Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. – Senior Pastor 2. Dr. Karen E. Stewart – Executive Director of Ministries 3. (Vacant) -- Executive Director of Operations 4. Elder April Hawkins – Pastor of Family Life (Beginning 3/1) 5. (Vacant) – Creative Director of Virtual and Multi Media 6. Sister Geralyn Staten – Operations Administrator 7. Sister Nancy D. Hooper – Church Administrator 8. Sister Kym Majors – Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor 9. Brother Fodey Barampunde – Custodian ✓ Part-Time 1. Dr. Donta McGilvery – Pastor of Outreach and Justice 2. The Reverend Roland Pierce – Pastor of Congregational Care 3. Dr. Carolyn Watson – Minister of Pastoral Counseling 4. (Vacant) – Digital Pastor 5. Sister Brenda G. Hankins – Minister of Music 6. Sister Tolanda Coker – Database Facilitator 7. Sister Tracy N. Lewis – Social Media Manager 8. (Vacant) – Multimedia Facilitator 9. Sister Myesha Akins – Nursery Worker 10. Brother Raymond Kirkendall – Organist 11. Brother Greg McGlothen – Bass Player 12. The Reverend Kendall Washington – Worship Leader 9|Page

13. Brother Phillip Shaw – Worship Leader 14. (Vacant) – Drummer 15. (Vacant) Custodian(s) OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF 2021 In the areas of Evangelism and Emancipation, we thank God for 63 persons who answered our Invitations to Discipleship for membership from around the Valley of the Sun, across the nation and from the Motherland. Praise God we had our first baptism in almost two years toward the end of 2021. We engaged in “The E & E Connection” as FIBC, FIBCO Family Services, Inc. (which celebrated its 35th anniversary in December), and the Broadway House Apartments in South Phoenix which celebrate a half-century of low-income housing this year. Most of our Discipleship activities continue to be experienced virtually with much success.

Our Financial Stewardship, our income from tithes, offerings and other sources was $1,943,497.23, including the government’s PPE forgiven loan. Of the total income, we thank God for $1,524,422.38, designated as tithes. Our Fund For Missions giving totaled $173,616.84, a large portion of which was designated for FIBCO Family Services, Inc. and Deacons Benevolence. Thank God, our FIBC Legacy Endowment is $160,356.58.

Ministries that are under my senior pastoral oversight will include: • Deacons Ministry • Clergy Caucus • Elections Commission • Tithes and Offerings Tellers Committee • African Worship Service • Broadway House Corporation (not a ministry but serving low-income residents in South Phoenix) OUR WALKING THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH In 2021, I personally acknowledged 36 deaths related to FIBC, with 22 of those being our members, which I believe comprise the largest number of deaths in one year related to FIBC in my nearly 45 years serving as your Senior Pastor. Four of our FIBC-related deaths were linked to COVID-19, namely, Dr. Larry Smith, January 1; Sister Barbara Jean Mayfield, January 2; Brother Ralph Lindsey Robinson, January 30; and Dr. Yesupadam Inty of the Calvary Baptist Church, Akividu, India, March 25. The Lord strengthened me to do 19 eulogies. In addition to that, it was my privilege to make approximately 80 pastoral visitations in hospitals, care centers, senior living residences, homes and apartments in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

OUR JESUS AND JUSTICE WORK In 2021, the Lord allowed me to continue to serve for my last full year as Chairperson of the African American Christian Clergy Coalition, which represents over 100 African-American clergy and predominantly African-American churches in the Valley of the Sun. We have been engaged heavily in Criminal Justice Reform in Arizona and received over $100,000.00 in grant-funding for 10 | P a g e

our efforts from fwd.us, a nonprofit which focuses on the failed immigration and criminal justice system in the USA. FIBC serves as the headquarters for the AACCC as well as the fiduciary agency for the grant funds. I have been involved in several faith-based justice advocate organizations locally, statewide and nationally. I had the noteworthy privilege of being arrested in support of voting rights in Phoenix last summer, along with my longtime friend, brother and colleague, the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., the Reverend William J. Barber, an emerging civil rights activist-preacher, my wife, Dr. Karen E. Stewart, Dr. Donta McGilvery and 34 others engaging in civil disobedience. Several of our members are also on the frontline for “liberty and justice for all”, including the Honorable Sandra D. Kennedy, Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Jr. and Matthew C. Stewart.

THE FIBC 20/20 VISION PLAN The Senior Pastor, Governance Council, Deacons Ministry and Pastoral Leadership Team of FIBC have prayerfully and strategically come up with a vision of where FIBC needs to be by the year 2020 and beyond as a pastor and people. This collaborative, strategic and united effort will ultimately lead to our congregation fulfilling our purpose, vision and area for more progress as defined by our Senior Pastor.

1. To be a vibrant, sustaining, transgenerational, Christ-centered church ministering to the holistic needs of our members and others who enter our circles of influence locally, statewide, regionally, nationally and internationally. In progress even while facing challenges of the changing culture, aging membership and the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. To utilize the “dark space” on our FIBC campus for ongoing ministries and services to and for our community throughout the week, which will require upgraded campus space and marketing. With a full year in the pandemic, utilizing our space for external became very minimal. However, as we are adjusting to the pandemic and it has become more manageable, we hope to prioritize decreasing “dark space” on our campus.

3. To fund our FIBC Endowment Fund by, at least, $500,000.00 by 2020, and designating its purpose. Increasing slowly, yet still committed to providing for FIBC’s future.

4. To prayerfully identify God’s person who will become the Lead Pastor to shepherd FIBC at some point beyond 2020, succeeding the Senior Pastor, utilizing the Senior/Lead Pastor Succession Plan approved by FIBC. God has not yet spoken to me about who my successor might be. Nevertheless, He already knows who, when, where and how, so I will be faithful as your Senior Pastor until He says that it is time for me to retire.

5. To acquire the vacant property adjacent to FIBC to the east of our campus, if it is still available, to negotiate to acquire the property owned by the City of Phoenix to the west of FIBC’s campus, if it becomes available, and to acquire property elsewhere as deemed appropriate. After purchasing the property to the east of us for over $700,000.00, expanding our campus less than three years ago, our mortgage balance is less than $250,000.00, thanks to your and the Governance Council’s stewardship. We are renovating The Market Place (its current name) and hope to have it ready for multipurpose usage as a small meeting space, a location for small business entrepreneurs and a commercial kitchen by mid-2022.

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GOALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1.

That our 2022 Church Theme will be A PASTOR AND PEOPLE LOVING, TRANSFORMING, ENGAGING AND PRESERVING WITH GOD’S GOOD NEWS FOR 45 YEARS! The Scriptural Foundation is John 13:34-35; Romans 12:1-2; Acts 1:1-6; Luke 14:3435 (NRSV).

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That each leader, ministry, worker, pastoral staff member, committee and member will set goals and objectives how each of them will implement our 2022 Church Theme.

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That the following persons be elected and/or appointed to serve in the following positions, respectively: Church Moderator Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Church Clerk Sis. Nancy D. Hooper Chairperson of Tithes and Offerings Tellers Committee The Rev. Thelma Staten Vice Chairperson of Tithes and Offerings Tellers Committee __________________________ Church Historian Sis. Annette Smith-Willis Elections Commission Chair Sis. Deborah A. Long 4.

That due the current FIBC Staff Reorganization in progress, we complete our election of officers and election of 2020 and 2021 Governance Council appointees who have been fulfilling Governance Council vacancies by the end of the first quarter of 2022.

CONCLUSION What a mighty God we serve! He guided and protected us through an entire year of the COVID19 pandemic. Although we lost more loved ones than in any previous year, the Lord has kept of long and strong. Thank you for your love and support to Pastor Karen and me, especially during this challenging year. Of special note is that Pastor Karen became Dr. Karen Elizabeth Stewart after earning her Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio.

Thank you for allowing the opportunity for members of the Stewart-Curry Family to serve the Lord in FIBC. Knowing that FIBC is in transition motivates me to value and make the most of our remaining time together. So, let’s celebrate and actuate our 2022 FIBC Theme: A PASTOR AND PEOPLE LOVING, TRANSFORMING, ENGAGING AND PRESERVING WITH GOD’S GOOD NEWS FOR 45 YEARS! Scriptural Foundation: John 13:34-35; Romans 12:12; Acts 1:6-8; Luke 14:34-35 (NRSV).

Growing in Grace,

Pastor Stewart

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2021 Necrology 1. Dr. Larry Smith – January 1, 2021 2. Sis. Barbara Mayfield – January 2, 2021 3. Bro. Lindsey Robinson – January 30, 2021 4. The Rev. Claudette Slater – March 24, 2021 5. Deacon Mable Victoria Graham – March 27, 2021 6. Bro. Johnny Johnson – April 1, 2021 7. Sis. Anna Marie Hall – June 11, 2021 8. Sis. Carol Carter – July 21, 2021 9. Sis. Doll Bly – July 30, 2021 10. Sis. Barbara Bozeman-Monigan – August 21, 2021 11. Sis. Yvonne Smith Lewis – August 22, 2021 12. Dr. Marion Williams – September 18, 2021 13. Dr. Bennie C. Robinson, Jr. – September 21, 2021 14. Sis. Betty Jean James – September 26, 2021 15. Sis. Carol Melton – October 1, 2021 16. Sis. Ruby Jefferson – October 19, 2021 17. Sis. Hazel Strickland – November 17, 2021 18. Sis. Paula Cooke – November 30, 2021 19. Sis. Joyce Williams – December 7, 2021 20. Bro. Albert Knox – December 11, 2021 21. Sis. Beverly Cave – December 20, 2021 22. Bro. Henry Miller – December 27, 2021

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Report of the Deacons Ministry Deacon Arthur P. Harrell, Jr. Purpose: To function as servants of our Lord Jesus Christ, serving in and through the church as partners with the Senior Pastor in enabling the church to fulfill its kingdom agenda.

Blessed be the name of the Lord. Through another year of COVID-19, GOD has led our ministry in serving the congregation and HIS kingdom agenda. As we look forward to 2022 let us remember this year’s theme, “A PASTOR AND PEOPLE LOVING, TRANSFORMING, ENGAGING AND PERSEVERING WITH GOD'S GOOD NEWS FOR FORTY-FIVE YEARS” with renewed Scriptural references, John 13: 34-35; Romans 12:1-2; Acts 1: 6-8, Luke 14:34-35.

Our benevolence continues to be the focus of our ministry in meeting the needs of the community.

We assist with household needs such as short-term support for those who are faced with evictions or utility termination.

Throughout 2021, we helped 36 families with rent and or utilities in the amount of $16,079.12 In spite of COVID 19, the Deacons did visit our sick and shut-in through 2021, we visited and served communion to 17 members.

We also administered the care portal and provided assistance to several city-wide participants.

The Deacons also established a procedure for Deacons candidates’ recruitment.

Under our new normal, “being sanitary sensitive” the Deacons also established the Baptist protocol guidelines. We conducted the first baptism under the new guidelines.

We held the first annual Deacons retreat. Our focus was seeking the Lord's direction in bringing in dedicated Christians who are willing to serve in accordance to Acts 6: 1-6. We developed a survey that would perhaps provide us with clarity in recruitment. In phase II of the church’s reorganization the consultant (Pastor Thurston) will be working with the Deacons and providing direction in this matter.

I would like to take this time to thank Pastor Stewart and the Deacons ministry for your support over the last year. Under GOD’s leading we are now transitioning to a local community church here in Queen Creek.

Blessing to ALL at FIBC. Humbly submitted,

Deacons Art Harrell, Chair Deacons Ministry

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Report of the Governance Council The Reverend Levada Coker We the Governance Council thank God for blessing us to serve another year, challenging year, but we continued to lead with His love and guidance. It is a true blessing to have served the pastor and people of FIBC. 2021 Accomplishments • Conducted church business via monthly meetings (virtually) • Kept close observation on the budget, contributions and expenses (thank you FIBC members and staff for being such good stewards, even with all the challenges, we exceeded budget) • Initiated four seminars sponsored by AARP and facilitated by our own member Sister Erika Alexander, to better equip FIBC members and the community on holistic healthy financial management. For a second year in a row, we held a Will/Trust webinar by Safeguard Estate and Financial where members continued to receive discounted rates.

• Approved policies and procedures for Staff and Church • Approved new position descriptions and modifications for staff • Welcomed Carol Grant Sellers and Matthew Stewart as new GC members (appointed to vacancies) • Led the Harvest Sunday initiative. Approved additional principal payments for the 1153 E. Jefferson Street mortgage.

• Provided GC representation and insight on the FIBC staffing reorganization.

• Authorized payment of over $300,000 to decrease the mortgage of 1153 E. Jefferson property.

We would like to thank the Reverends Patricia Sells and Roland Pierce and Brother Norman Lansden Jr. who completed their terms as of December 2021. Their dedication and contributions over their time of leadership was impactful and greatly appreciated.

As a member of First Institutional Baptist Church, you are welcome to attend the Governance Council meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We ask that you notify the GC chairperson or call the office in advance of your plan to attend.

Rev. Levada S. Coker, Governance Council Chair Bro. Eddie Poindexter Bro George Haith Sister Arlean White Sister Earnestine Harrison Sister Myranette Robinson Sister Carol Grant Sellers Bro. Matthew Stewart

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Sources and Use of Cash for 2021 INCOME Tithes and Offerings Hope Center Gifts Interest Income Missions - Hurricane Ida Grant Related Income Facility Use Income Asset Changes in Value (General Fund) Other Noncontribution Receipts (includes PPP loan forgiveness) Ministry Income Total Operating Income

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,714,540.53 30.00 3,468.32 7,962.00 19,737.50 496.11 13,132.22

$ 189,000.97 $ 1,942.04 $ 1,950,309.69

EXPENSES Administration/Operations Worship Discipleship & Evangelism Communications, Media & Marketing CYYA Senior Pastor Funds for Missions Executive Minister/Special Events Total Operating Expenses NET INCOME/(EXPENSE) Operating

($ ($ ($ ($ ($ ($ ($ ($

729,620.45) 110,561.92) 84,878.47) 74,312.48) 17,659.94) 316,188.13) 173,616.84) 21,696.21) ($1,528,534.44) $ 421,775.25

Designated/Restricted Accounts44 Designated Gifts Received Designated Accounts - Change in Value Designated Gifts Released NET DESIGNATED GIFTS NET FIBC INC/(EXP)

$ 56,547.01 $ 3,342.58 ($ 33,698.97) $ 26,190.62 $ 447,965.87

OTHER SOURCES/USES OF CASH Increase/(Decrease) Note Payable (Increase)/Decrease in Fixed Assets Increase/(Decrease) Exchange of Funds Increase/(Decrease) Accounts Payable Increase/(Decrease) PPP Loan Payable Increase/(Decrease) Emp W/H NET OTHER SOURCES NET CHANGE IN CASH FOR THE YEAR

($ 369,213.06) $ 0.00 ($ 6,874.11) $ 935.72 ($ 129,200.00) ($ 1,826.26) ($ 506,177.71) ($ 58,211.84)

Operating Cash at the beginning of 2021

$ 750,413.21

Operating Cash at the end of 2021

*$692,201.37

Endowment Funds Received through December 31, 2021 EXCLUDES: FIBC Endowment Fund Balance AACCC Account Deacons Benevolence – January 1, 2021 Receipts Disbursements (net) End of Quarter Balance – December

$137,619.52

$160,356.58 $54,501.19 $24,500.04 ($14,879.12)

$9,620.92 $9,620.92

*Excludes Deacons Benevolence, Legacy Endowment and AACCC Savings Accounts

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2022 Budget

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Basic Qualifications for Church Leaders and Officers Rev. 01/28/2021 1. DEFINITION FOR CHURCH LEADERS AND OFFICERS Any individual elected and/or appointed to a position of a ministry who is responsible for the direction and purpose of that ministry. Having the ability to mend, put together opposing factions, to achieve ideals, to reach and surpass goals necessary to exemplify successful Christian living and Kingdom building.

2. QUALITIES FOR CHURCH LEADERS AND OFFICERS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M.

A growing Christian commitment to Jesus Christ in all avenues of life.

A loyal and informed Church member aligned with our Vision and Purpose.

A dependable worker.

A willing learner.

An enthusiastic leader.

One who loves people.

One who is passionate about personal and congregational prayer.

A peacemaker.

A willingness to work with the Senior Pastor, Executive Minister and Directors of Ministries.

Expected to be a tither.

Develops or grooms others to fulfill their responsibilities.

Is willing to accept and use other people’s points of view and accepts constructive criticism.

Has a high regard for oneself and is able to assess his/her own strengths and limitations.

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHURCH LEADERS AND OFFICERS A. Be involved in a Communal Bible Study associated with this congregation, as a student or instructor, a minimum of twelve (12) weeks per year.

B. Attend the majority of the scheduled meetings of your ministry, and in the event you cannot attend, you shall inform the appropriate leader(s) of your absence prior to the scheduled meeting.

C. Attend Worship Services on a regular basis more than the minimum requirement necessary to maintain church membership.

D. Keep before the ministry the primary purpose for its existence. These purposes should be written, distributed to every member and revised periodically with the entire membership.

E. Service-oriented. There is no other reason that one should hold a leadership/office role in the Church.

F. Know what it means to be a Baptist.

G. Attend the Annual Church Leaders and Workers Conference.

H. Effective February 1, 1999, all Chairpersons/ Presidents and Vice-Chairpersons/ VicePresidents cannot serve more than three, one-year consecutive terms unless for cause, approval given by the Senior Pastor.

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I. Effective February 1, 1999, all Chairpersons/ Presidents, Vice-Chairpersons/ VicePresidents, Clergy, Deacons and Governance Council members are expected to be tithers.

J. Effective January 1, 2018, all Church Leaders/Officers are required to attend one of our Weekly Congregational Prayer Opportunities on Wednesdays--Pre-Noonday Prayer or the beginning prayer portion of Prayer, Worship and the Word on Wednesdays, or on Sundays prior to either of our Sunday morning worship services, at least, twelve (12) times a year, preferably more than once a month.

K. Complete the Spiritual Gifts Evaluation every three years.

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2021 Organizational Chart

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Report of the Executive Director of FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Sister Chiquita Taylor FIBCO has had a successful year considering the challenges we have all faced this year. Through the tireless support and dedication of our volunteers, staff, donors, and Board members, we have managed to continue to serve the underserved community of the homeless, elderly, and physically and emotionally disabled. In addition, FIBCO facilitated several healthcare access events to bring awareness and access to the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and many other health topics affecting marginalized communities. We appreciate the support we have received from FIBC and look forward to continuing working together to make a greater impact in our community.

Food Distribution Under the leadership of Dorothy Adams and the assistance of FIBCO Mobile Coordinator- Alix Judkins, we provided the following: FIBC Campus Distribution: • 189 St. Mary's Emergency Food Boxes distributed • 7,220 Meals Served FIBCO Mobile (community-based distribution) • 26 Events • 1,673 Boxes Distributed • 1,290 Bags of Fresh Produce • 4,717 Individuals Served We are incredibly thankful to our volunteers for dedicating 2,690 hours of their time, talent, and treasure to support our mission!

Clothing Due to COVID-19, we temporarily suspend our services at the beginning of the year. Through careful planning and adjusting the way we provide services, we safely reopened in March. We offered the following: • 1,766 articles of clothing distributed • 245 shoes distributed • 75 blankets PAAAC Under the leadership of Pastor Mbaya Barampunde, we have provided the following services: • Transportation Services: 96 individuals • Family Reunification: 27 families • Employment Assistance: 123 individuals • Benefits Assistance: 111 families • Benevolence Assistance: 7 individuals • Immigration Support: 62 individuals

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Healthcare Access We kicked off the year with our Virtual Health Fair, where 180 participants had access to educational information covering COVID-19, heart health, diabetes, oral health, mental health, and many more. We also hosted the following events throughout the year: COVID-19 Vaccinations- 5 events; 886 participants received their vaccine COVID-19 Testing- 2 events; 310 participants took tests Health Screening Events - 2 events; 66 participants Health Education/Awareness- 1 event; 79 participants Through partnerships with various organizations, a total of 1,721 individuals were impacted by COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, education, health screenings, and healthcare access. If you'd like to access some of the material presented at these events, please visit our website, www.fibco.org, for event recordings and resources.

Affordable Housing Through our twelve properties, FIBCO provided "home building" opportunities for over 100 people. We remain at capacity with a lengthy waitlist and operate under third-party management through Biltmore Properties Inc. All residents are low–income and might otherwise be homeless if we did not offer this program.

It has been over a year since we formed our partnership with The House That Love Built (THTLB) as our tenant partner at the legacy Ujima House. They are successfully operating to help young women in transition.

New Logo and Website We are delighted to share that we have upgraded our organization's public and digital image. As a result, we are bolder and more mobile in expanding our services and reaching the Phoenix metro area. In addition, it will enhance our ability to provide programs and services and communicate directly with our many constituents, clients, supporters, and funders.

The Board of Directors volunteered over 750 hours in both "hands-on" and "minds-on" hours to FIBCO during 2021. In addition to the other volunteer hours (2,690) mentioned above and additional administrative staff volunteer hours, FIBCO is thankful for nearly 3,400 volunteer hours donated to FIBCO during 2021.

We finished 2021 financially sound and with a positive outlook for our fiscal future with more diligence. We are excited about the promise and possibilities for FIBCO and, therefore, for the community we serve as we continue to restructure with new, improved service delivery in 2022 and beyond. The Board also wishes to be humbly clear that FIBCO still needs your support congregationally (thank you, FIBC, for your monthly Missions commitment) and individually for FIBCO to sustain and grow its mission to serve.

Donate – Go online to www.fibco.org and make large or small donations.

Donate – Mail checks/money orders to FIBCO Family Services, Inc. 1141 E Jefferson St. Phoenix 85034; OR mark envelope (FIBCO) and put in Sunday offering plate; Don't forget -Ask your employer to match your donation through their matching gift program.

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Shop/Donate – When you shop at Amazon (Amazon Smile) or Fry's (Kroger's), either organization will donate a portion of your sale to FIBCO because we are listed in their charity giving rewards programs. Link your card or check the box, and it will automatically happen when you shop.

Remember – Donations (up to $400 individual or $800 married) are AZ tax credit eligible.

Additionally, we do have a Wish List • Pantry items- canned food, pasta, bottled drinks, etc.

• Diapers- children and adult • Toiletries- soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

• Socks • Disposable Masks • Disposable Gloves • Tents • Men's clothing and shoes Items can be dropped off at the gym on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:00 am- 1 pm. You can also call the FIBCO Cell Phone (602) 394-9583 to schedule a time to drop off.

Despite challenges, and because of God through you and others, FIBCO is moving forward and will get stronger and continue "Meeting the Needs of Our Community" in 2022 and beyond.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chiquita Taylor Executive Director

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Report of the Broadway House Corporation Board Summary: Greetings in the name of our loving and liberating Lord Jesus Christ.

This report comprises the activities and concerns of the Broadway House Apartments, located at 2201 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040, for the fiscal year July 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Broadway House Apartments is an 80- unit community that provides affordable housing to families and elderly individuals who meet the HUD eligibility criteria. The property has maintained a 93% occupied during the past fiscal year.

On February 17, 2021, HUD conducted a Management & Occupancy Review on the property. The property received an Above Rating.

Effective, December 1, 2020, the property received a HUD approved rental increase. The increase did not affect the portion of rent the residents paid. The property received an increase in HUD subsidy payment. The increase resulted in $22.00 per unit increase on the one- bedroom units and a $28.00 per unit increase on the two- bedroom units. The monthly Reserve for Replacement deposit increased effective 12/01/20 from $3,105.00 per month to $3,273.00.

The property ended the fiscal year with surplus cash in the amount of $64,227.00. Those funds were deposited into the owner/entity account. The balance in the Reserve for Replacement account at the end of the fiscal year was $346,472.00. FIBC received the Incentive Performance fee in the amount of $22,729.00 for the fiscal year that ended on 6/30/21 per the restructure agreement. The Capital Recovery Payment in the amount of $1,879.83 is paid monthly to FIBC for capital contributions made as a part of the restructure transaction. There is $430,007.59 in the owner entity account at the end of the fiscal year.

During the past fiscal year three quartz kitchen countertops and a set of kitchen cabinets were installed. A bath vanity was installed in two units, twelve new stainless- steel refrigerators, eight new stainless- steel ranges, ten new stainless- steel range hoods, one ADA ramp, two living room windows and one bedroom window was replaced. Wood vinyl flooring was installed in ten units.

The semi-annual cleaning of the roofs and gutters was completed. A leak was repaired on the domestic boiler. Air conditioning motors were replaced in several units. Several exterior lights were replaced. Bathtubs were resurfaced in several units. The worn ground covering, and the old wood chips was removed and replaced in the playground area. Several small toys in the playground were replaced. The annual fire extinguisher and gas inspections were completed. Deficiencies noted on the annual inspection report were addressed and rectified. Exterior lighting on the property has been updated. Worn and faded signs on the property have been replaced. The broken sewer line that affected one unit was repaired.

Residents continue to be provided, mask, activity workbooks for children, and fresh fruits and vegetables from Gregory’s Food Market. Books were donated and provided to families. Backpacks and school supplies were provided to children when they returned to in person classes. Residents were provided information regarding FIBCO’s, Ability 360 and Pilgrim Rest COVID vaccination 24 | P a g e

events. Residents were provided via flyers of resources in the community that were available to them. Residents continue to be assisted with a variety of services on an individual basis, including resource development, parenting, continued support for computer education, job search, resume and interviewing skills, family support, and life skills. In person resident services have resumed.

The staff continue to be sanitary safe and adhere to CDC and Biltmore Properties COVID protocols.

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During the past fiscal year, the property served 148 residents-28% under 18, 43% aged 1861, 26% aged 62-80 & 3% 81-95.

The Service Coordinator provides activities for the residents and the community daily. Ongoing programs for children and youth include homework help, computer classes, tutor/mentoring, life skills, intervention programs, volunteer & scholarship opportunities.

During the pandemic community, gatherings were suspended. The Service Coordinator assisted residents via phone contact and scheduled in person contact.

A monthly newsletter was published with many resources for resident self-help referrals.

Movie Day, Arts & Crafts, GED classes, monthly birthday parties, bingo/games, wellness events, crime free social events, holiday celebrations and the Love Thy Neighbor award were hosted on the property prior to the pandemic.

Adults and community members were provided assistance with a variety of services including resource development, parenting skills, support for sobriety, food boxes, computer education, job search/resume writing, interviewing help, parenting classes, counseling, emergency food/utilities/rental assistance, & insurance /healthcare referra1.

Residents were provided information regarding activities that were scheduled on FIBC’s Campus.

Growing in Grace,

Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., Chair Broadway House Corporation Board of Directors

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First Institutional Baptist Church 1141 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034 Telephone 602-258-1998 — Fax: 602-256-2957 Website: www.fibcaz.org — Email: info@fibcaz.org

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday — 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FIBCO FAMILY SERVICES, INC. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday — 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY TIMES: Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Bible Studies: 8:30 a.m.

African Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Afternoon Prayer and Bible Study: 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr.

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Executive Director of Ministries Dr. Karen E. Stewart

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kstewart@fibcaz.org

Pastor of Outreach and Justice Dr. Donta’McGilvery

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dmcgilvery@fibcaz.org

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Pastor of Congregational Care The Rev. Roland Pierce

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rpierce@fibcaz.org

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Interim Children’s Ministry Leader Sis. Jocelyn Thomas

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jthomas@fibcaz.org

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Minister of Music Sis. Brenda G. Hankins

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bhankins@fibcaz.org

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Minister of Pastoral Counseling Dr. Carolyn Watson

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cwatson@fibcaz.org

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FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Sister Chiquita Taylor

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