2022 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 VALUE #1:

Our Values: We model Jesus Christ in whom we believe and live through love.

VALUE #2:

We spread the Good News of Jesus Christ everywhere to whomever we interact in our circles of influence beginning at home.

VALUE #3:

We set persons free through the good news of Jesus Christ from that which limits them from fulfilling the purposes god has for their lives.

VALUE #4:

We grow and mature as disciples of Jesus Christ the rest of our lives.

VALUE #5:

We share our resources beginning with ourselves and give to the Lord’s work through the church and to those in need.

Our 2023 Church Theme: Let’s Shift To The Right Side Of The Lord’s “BUT”!

Scriptural Foundation: Matthew 6:31-33; John 5:19-20; Luke 6:35-36; Acts 1:6-8 (Christian Standard Bible) Our Strategic Statement: We love everybody.

We grow individuals.

We share Christ.

We set people free.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. 3 Scriptural Foundation..................................................................................................... 4 Annual Business Meeting Agenda ................................................................................ 5 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes ...................................................................................... 6 Report and Recommendations of the Senior Pastor .............................................. 10 Report of the Governance Council .............................................................................. 16 Report of the Deacons Ministry .................................................................................. 17 Report of the Executive Director of Ministries ........................................................ 18 Report of the Pastor of Family Life............................................................................. 21 Report of the Pastor of Congregational Care ........................................................... 22 Report of the Pastor of Outreach and Justice ........................................................... 23 Report of the Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media ................................. 25 Report of the Ministry of Music................................................................................... 26 Report of the Social Media Manager .......................................................................... 27 Report of the Executive Director of Operations ...................................................... 29 Sources and Use of Cash for 2022 ............................................................................... 30 2023 Proposed Operating Budget .............................................................................. 31 Report of the Broadway House ................................................................................... 32 2023 Organizational Chart .......................................................................................... 34

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Scriptural Foundation Matthew 6:31-33; John 5:19-20; Luke 6:35-36; Acts 1:6-8 (Christian Standard Bible) 31 So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’

32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.

19 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, the Son is not able to do anything on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son likewise does these things.

20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing, and he will show him greater works than these so that you will be amazed.

35 But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. For he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.

36 Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?”

7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

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2023 Annual Business Meeting Agenda January 22, 2023 – 3:00 p.m.

A G E N D A I.

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

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Opening Prayer ...............................................Pastor April Hawkins, Pastor of Family Life

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Scripture Reading Matthew 6:31-33; John 5:19-20; Luke 6:35-36; Acts 1:6-8 (CSB)

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Approval of the Church Business Meeting Minutes, January 29, 2022

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Silent Roll Call ........................................................ Sister Nancy D. Hooper, Church Clerk

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Old Business

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New Business A. Annual Report and Recommendations of the Senior Pastor Pastor Warren H. Stewart, Sr. B. Annual Report of the Governance Council ........................ The Reverend Levada Coker C. Annual Report of the Deacons Ministry ........................................Deacon Arlean White D. Annual Report of the Executive Director of Ministries .................. Dr. Karen E. Stewart E. Annual Report of the Executive Director of Operations. ............. Brother Deangelo Hall

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General Comments and Announcements A. Installation of our 2023 Church Officers and Leaders, Sunday, February 5, 2023

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

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2022 Annual Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING FIRST INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH – PHOENIX, ARIZONA DR. WARREN H. STEWART, SR., SENIOR PASTOR January 29, 2022 The zoom protocols for the meeting were given by Dr. Karen Stewart.

The membership was welcomed by Pastor Stewart.

The meeting was called to order by the Senior Pastor, Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., at 9:04 A.M. The membership was directed to address questions to Pastor Stewart in the chat room.

The opening prayer was offered by Dr. Donta McGilvery.

The Theme Scriptures were not read aloud, but were listed as follows: John 13:34-35; Romans 12:1-2; Acts 1:6-8; and Luke 14:34-35 (New Revised Standard Version).

The annual reports were available on the FIBC website.

Approval of the 2022 meeting agenda. It was motioned by Sis. Tracy Lewis and seconded by Sis. Effie Goldbold to approve the agenda for the meeting. Motion Carried.

Minutes of the previous annual meeting. It was motioned by Sis. Tracy Lewis and seconded by Sis. Jocelyn Thomas to approve the minutes of the meeting held January 30, 2021 with any necessary corrections. Motion Carried.

Silent Roll Call by Sis. Nancy Hooper, Church Administrator/Church Clerk. The final log-in count shown was 136.

Old Business – The 2021 End-of-the-Year Video Presentation was viewed. Sis. Tracy Lewis was thanked for the video.

New Business – The Annual Report and Recommendations of the Senior Pastor (pages 7-11).

Pastor thanked God, the congregation and staff, media, volunteers and all who supported FIBC for the activities of the past year. FIBC will no longer have a PLT (Pastoral Leadership Team).

Staff who ended their tenure with FIBC are Renette Shaw, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor; Gaynelle Dorsey, Part-Time Receptionist; Carolyn Engram-Sullivan, retired as Director of Operations; Carlos Molina, full-time custodian; Shirley Lewis, Minister of Pastoral Visitations; Steve Washington, drummer; and Jocelyn Thomas, Interim Children’s Ministry Leader.

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As a result of the reorganization of the pastoral staff, the following persons will constitute the FullTime Staff: • Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., Senior Pastor • Dr. Karen E. Stewart, Executive Director of Ministries • Elder April Hawkins, Pastor of Family Life beginning March 1 • Sis. Geralyn Staten, Operations Administrator • Sis. Nancy D. Hooper, Church Administrator • Sis. Kym Majors, Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor • Bro. Fodey Barampunde, Custodian • Vacant positions are the Executive Director of Operations and the Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media.

Part-Time Staff: • Dr. Donta McGilvery – Pastor of Outreach and Justice • The Reverend Roland Pierce – Pastor of Congregational Care • Dr. Carolyn Watson – Minister of Pastoral Counseling • Sis. Brenda G. Hankins – Minister of Music • Sis. Tolanda Coker – Database Facilitator • Sis. Tracy N. Lewis – Social Media Manager • Sis. Myesha Akins – Nursery Worker • Bro. Raymond Kirkendall – Organist • Bro. Greg McGlothen – Bass Player • The Rev. Kendall Washington – Worship Leader • Bro. Phillip Shaw – Worship Leader Vacant positions are: Custodian(s)

Digital Pastor, Multimedia Facilitator, Drummer, Receptionist, and

The staff reorganization was a stressful situation; however, as a result, the average age of the staff has been lowered.

In the areas of Evangelism and Emancipation, 63 persons answered our Invitations to Discipleship for membership.

FIBCO Family Services, Inc., celebrated their 35 anniversary and this year the Broadway House will celebrate 50 years. Discipleship was mostly done virtually.

Our income from tithes, offerings and other sources was $1,943,497.23, including the government’s PPE forgiven loan. The Fund for Missions giving totaled $173,616.84 and the Legacy Endowment is $160,356.58.

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Pastor Stewart had 36 deaths related to FIBC, 22 of those being members. He gave 19 eulogies and had 80 visitations.

FIBC serves as the headquarters for AACCC (African-American Christian Clergy Coalition) and Pastor has been involved in several faith-based justice advocate organizations locally, statewide and nationally. Several FIBC members and national leaders were engaged in actions engaging in civil disobedience in support of voting rights.

The FIBC 20/20 Vision Plan includes five points as outlined in the report will ultimately lead to our congregation fulfilling our purpose, vision and areas for more progress.

Pastoral 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 1:16; Luke 14:34-35 (NRSV).

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

3. 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 • The election of officers will be held at the end of the first quarter 2022.

Several questions pertaining to human resource matters were raised by persons in the membership which because of their sensitivity in nature were referred to the Chair of the Governance Council and/or appointment meetings with the Pastor for responses.

It was motioned by Bro. Ralph D. Thompson II and seconded by Sis. Brachelle McMurry Ganther that the recommendations of the Senior Pastor be approved. Motion Carried.

Report of the Deacons Ministry – Deacon Arthur P. Harrell, Jr. – Deacon Harrell was thanked for 13 years of service to the Deacons Ministry. Deacon Harrell thanked the deacons that despite the restrictions of COVID they were still active in doing God’s work. The sum of $16,079.12 was provided to assist families with rent and utilities. They are still seeking younger deacons to be active. New baptism guidelines reference COVID-19 have been established. In 2021 the deacons had their first annual retreat and he is hopeful that the retreat will continue. He thanked Pastor 8|Page

Stewart and the deacons for their support over the last year. He will be going to a new starter church in Queen Creek and will seek the support of FIBC. He offered his blessings on us.

Report of the Governance Council – The Rev. Levada Coker – Rev. Coker thanked God and Pastor Stewart for serving through another (challenging) year. We hope to pay off the property debt this year. The members of the Governance Council were thanked for their service. The council is seeking new members. The overall budget was $1.9 million last year and will be $1.8 million for 2022.

Pastor Stewart thanked the members of the Governance Council for their service, some of whom have extended their terms as new members are being sought.

The Report of the Church Clerk – Sis. Nancy D. Hooper – The necrology of the membership for 2021 was read which totaled 22 members.

The Report for FIBCO Family Services, Inc., was presented by Sis. Chiquita Taylor, Executive Director. She thanked the volunteers, donors, board members and everyone for a successful year.

A new logo and website have been developed.

Report of the Broadway House Corporation – Pastor Stewart thanked God, the Broadway House Board and staff for the work of the Broadway House which was a vision of the late Pastor Nesby.

It was motioned by Dr. Carnella Hardin and seconded by Deacon Paul Ellis to receive all other reports. Motion Carried. (Written reports of all presentations are available upon request or the Annual Report in its entirety may be downloaded from the FIBC website.)

It was motioned by Bro. Darrell Rayford and seconded by the Rev. Miriam Bacon that the meeting be adjourned at 10:11 A.M. Motion Carried.

Nancy Hooper Church Clerk

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Report and Recommendations 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 bringing us through 2022 as a pastor and people, even amid our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of the Lord, we celebrated our 2022 FIBC Theme: A PASTOR AND PEOPLE LOVING, TRANSFORMING, ENGAGING AND PRESERVING GOD’S GOOD NEWS FOR 45 YEARS! For me, 2022 was very significant in that the Lord allowed me the serve as your Senior Pastor for four and a half decades while doing that in my 70th year of living. Trust me, when we celebrated my 40th Pastoral Anniversary over five years ago, I never expected to be pastoring FIBC for my 45th Pastoral Anniversary. However, God has a surprising sense of humor.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF 2022 It is a fact the “church” is not the same since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived unexpectedly in the winter of 2020. After not being allowed to gather for several weeks beginning in latter March 2020, and experiencing the highs and lows of the adverse effects of the pandemic on our usual way of living, last year public sacred spaces, including FIBC, began to resume in-person worship with very limited attendance. We saw a gradual increase of in-person worship attendance in 2022, but the average attendance is still less than half of what it was prior to the pandemic. We thank God that FIBC never missed a Sunday gathering for congregational worship in some form from the beginning of the pandemic. To God be the glory!

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A faithful core of FIBC members and staff continue to be an invaluable cadre of supporters of the Lord’s work through FIBC. Praise God for the committed team of Sunday morning worship service volunteers who have been on the campus Sunday after Sunday to ensure that attendees are welcomed upon arrival, and praise and worship team members and musicians leading us as well as our multimedia team who keeps us “live” in the Sanctuary and on our social media platforms. Also, there are the Children and Youth Sunday activities led by Pastor April Hawkins, her staff and volunteers who minister to our little ones and adolescents who are brought to FIBC. In addition, a dedicated Sunday Bible Studies crew have kept God’s Word being taught on campus and virtually. Some of our ministries have had their tenures of service extended in order to provide invaluable leadership, one of which is the Governance Council.

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We continued our FIBC Staff Reorganization, under the consultation of Pastor Stephen J. Thurston and guidance of Pastor Karen E. Stewart. We are grateful for the respective ministries of service of the following persons during 2022, who ended their responsibilities as members of the FIBC Staff, namely, Sister Kym Majors, Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor; Brother Fodey Barampunde, Custodian; Sister Carolyn Engram-Sullivan, Director of Operations; Pastor Roland Pierce, Pastor of Congregational Care; Pastor Joseph Green, Digi Pastor; Sister Jocelyn Thomas, Interim Children’s Ministry Leader; Sister Tolanda Coker, Database Facilitator; Brother Raymond Kirkendall, Organist and Director of the Men of Praise Choir; and Brother Greg McGlothen, Bassist.

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It is a blessing to present to you our FIBC Staff as of January 1, 2023, some of who began with us in 2022: Full-Time 1. Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. — Senior Pastor 2. Dr. Karen E. Stewart — Executive Director of Ministries 3. Brother Deangelo D. Hall — Executive Director of Operations (new in 2022) 4. The Rev. April Hawkins — Pastor of Family Life (new in 2022) 5. Brother Maarcus Hall — Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media (new in 2022) 6. Sister Geralyn Staten — Operations Administrator 7. Sister Nancy D. Hooper — Church Administrator 8. Sister Lucero "Lucy" Reyes — Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor (new in 2022) Part-Time 1. Dr. Donta McGilvery — Pastor of Outreach and Justice 2. The Rev. Sharmal Cannon — Pastor of Congregational Care (new in 2022) 3. Dr. Maurice Terrell — Creative Director of Worship and Arts (new in 2023) 4. Dr. Carolyn Watson — Minister of Pastoral Counseling 5. Digi Pastor (Vacant) 6. Receptionist — Paulette Wilson (new in 2022) 7. Sister Tracy N. Lewis — Social Media Manager 8. Database Manager — (Vacant) 9. Multimedia Facilitator — (Vacant) 10. Sister Myesha Akins — Student Ministries (new in 2023) 11. Sister Carmen Bradford – Student Ministries (new in 2023) 12. Sister Brenda G. Hankins — Minister of Music 13. The Rev. Kendall Washington — Worship Leader 14. Brother Phillip Shaw — Worship Leader 15. Brother Corey D. Dugar — Accompanist (new in 2023) 16. Brother Cedric Evens Drummer (new in 2022) 17. Bassist — (Vacant) 18. Brother Charles Brown — Custodian (new in 2022) 19. Brother Alanzo Wright — Custodian (new in 2022)

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Our outreach to our African brothers and sisters continues to be led by our African Pastoral Leadership Team, namely, Pastors Mbaya Barampunde, Jean Habineza and Solange Habineza. We hold African worship services every Sunday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. In addition, Pastor Mbaya provides social service assistance to African members and non-members.

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God continues to allow me to provide leadership to several organizations, including the following: Board of Directors of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.; American Baptist Churches USA; Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention; Baptist World Alliance; A New Day Coalition for Equity for Black America; Paradise Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arizona, Inc.; Central District Missionary Baptist Association; and African American Christian Clergy Coalition.

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It was a blessed privilege to preach and/or speak for numerous occasions, including the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.’s Southwest Region; Baptist World 11 | P a g e

Alliance; Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.; National Baptist Convention of America International, Inc.; Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention (in Liberia); Valley Leadership and ASU. I also had the privilege of preaching for the retirement celebrations of Pastor L. Gary Ransom of the Greater Progressive Christian Church and Pastor James N. Preston of the Bethesda Community Baptist Church.

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On December 21, 2022, FIBC and I licensed my 164th offspring in the ministry in the person of the Rev. Iisha Graves.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF 2022

In the areas of Evangelism and Emancipation, we thank God for, at least, 31 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 baptized new converts in 2022, including two of the Stewart grandchildren, namely, Lance Nasir Madden (my “Little PaPa”) and little Sister Sanaya E. Stewart, daughter of Brother Matthew C. Stewart. We engaged in “The E & E Connection” as FIBC, FIBCO Family Services, Inc., and the Broadway House Apartments in South Phoenix which will celebrate a half-century of low-income housing on February 25, 2023.

We thank Sister Chiquita Taylor, Executive Director of FIBCO Family Services, Inc., for her tenure of service that began just before the COVID-19 pandemic and ends on January 31, 2023.

For two years, I had been working on a vision to develop a $50,000,000 affordable housing project on the southwest corner of 24th Street and Broadway Road, next to the Broadway House Apartments, named in honor the late Phoenix Councilman Calvin C. Goode. That property has been virtually empty for the 45+ years I have pastored FIBC, and I learned that it was part of the vision for over 200 affordable housing units under the pastorate of the late Robert N. Nesby in the early 1970s. We had engaged a developer and builder, and had responded to a request for information from the City of Phoenix. However, after discussions with residents living in the neighborhood of that property, the City of Phoenix is moving forward in bringing healthy food options, healthcare services and other retail options there. My contention has always been that I would yield to whatever the residents of that neighborhood wanted for that property.

Our Discipleship activities continue to be experienced both in person and virtually. Pastor Karen led us into strategizing for two FIBC WIGs (Wildly Important Goals): (1) Increasing our visitors by 10% between September 1-December 1, and (2) Seeing 10% of our visitors becoming members during that same period of time. Pastor Karen will provide the results of this endeavor. Another significant move by FIBC was the inspiration for our FIBC Strategy that arose from a staff retreat led by Lady Karima Curry of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Yorba Linda, California, which is—We love everybody. We grow individuals. We share Christ. We set people free.

Our Financial Stewardship, our income from tithes, offerings and other sources was $1,769,137.51. Of the total income, we thank God for $1,520,615.53 designated as tithes. Our Fund For Missions giving totaled $171,939.02, a large portion of which was designated for FIBCO Family Services, Inc. and Deacons Benevolence. Thank God, our FIBC Legacy Endowment is $142,583.02.

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Ministries that are under my senior pastoral oversight will include: • Deacons Ministry • Governance Council • 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 2022, I attended 25 homegoing celebrations of our departed brothers and sisters. Of those services, I delivered 20 eulogies as blessings to the lives lived and their loved ones. Thank God, this was a decrease in number of deaths from 2021. In addition to that, it was my privilege to make approximately 84 pastoral visitations in hospitals, care centers, senior living residences, homes and apartments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

OUR JESUS AND JUSTICE WORK In 2022, the Lord allowed me to complete 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. Thank you, FIBC, for allowing FIBC to serve as the headquarters for the AACCC as well as the fiduciary agency for the grant funds. Sister Carolyn Engram-Sullivan was a tremendous blessing to AACCC by serving as our fiduciary agent. God be praised that during the election year 2022, FIBC was on the frontline fighting voter suppression and advocating voting rights through AACCC locally, Faiths United to Save Democracy and Black Voters Matter, nationally, and Arizona Democracy Resilience Network sponsored by The Carter Center in Georgia. Pastor Donta McGilvery and his team of FIBC volunteers made a significant difference for justice in Arizona through their work to get out the vote as well as serving as poll chaplains for the November General Election. One of the unexpected rewards for our JESUS AND JUSTICE work is that Brother Matthew C. Stewart, the second Stewart son, was appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs to become the first African American Director of the Department of Child Safety. Brother Matthew has been a champion for children and their families, especially Black children and families, for nearly 10 years, both work in AZDCS and outside of AZDCS. What a privilege it is for us to be the host pastor and church for the 2023 Mid-Winter Board Meeting of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., January 16-18, 2023! This predominantly Black Baptist denomination was the denominational home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Gardner C. Taylor and other advocates for JESUS AND JUSTICE at the height of the historic Civil Rights Movement. For PNBC President David R. Peoples to bring the PNBC to Arizona during the 30th anniversary of this state’s first observance of King Day, was nothing but God’s prophetic timing as this state and our nation are fighting to save advances brought about by the Civil Rights Movement. This is even more God-ordained in that we have been active members of PNBC only since 2020. Talk about a Kairos moment!

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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. We are still endeavoring to make significant progress in this area on a longterm basis. However, we have experienced a couple of setbacks in potential tenants.

Recently, we led a tour for the City of Phoenix officials which has expressed an interest in utilizing some of our space.

3. To fund our FIBC Endowment Fund by, at least, $500,000.00 by 2020, and designating its purpose. This year's financial climate in our nation decreased the funds we have accumulated in the fund by several thousand dollars. We hope that the financial climate of 2023 will bode better for this fund. We need to develop a strategy to increase donors for this fund.

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. The Governance Council, Deacons Ministry and executive FIBC Staff members will review and revise our Senior/Lead Pastor Succession Plan. I believe this will become a priority this year.

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. God be praised, we burned the mortgage on the 1153 E Jefferson Street property during our 117th Church and 45th Pastoral Anniversaries Celebration in September. We are partnering with other nonprofits to complete the renovation of The Garden Workspace (its new 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-2023.

GOALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That our 2023 Church Theme will be LET’S SHIFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LORD’S “BUT”! The Scriptural Foundation is Matthew 6:31-33; John 5:19-20; Luke 6:35-36; Acts 1:6-8 (CSB).

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2. That each leader, ministry, worker, pastoral staff member, committee and member will set goals and objectives how each of them will implement our 2023 Church Theme.

3. That the Reverend Iisha Graves be licensed to preach in the Gospel Ministry, retroactive to December 22, 2022.

4. That the current term of service of each member of the Governance Council be extended for one (1) year, beginning February 1, 2023.

5. 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 Elections Commission Chair

Sis. Annette Smith-Willis Sis. Deborah A. Long

CONCLUSION That’s it! God is faithful! We thank Him for using all of us to fulfill the Purpose, Vision, Values and Strategy of this pastor and people another year. Pastor Karen and I are deeply grateful to serve you, FIBC, and our broader community. Our goal, though we may fall short at times, is to be servant leaders in the Body of Christ and among you. Zcomo kwambiri (thank you very much in the Chichewa language of Malawi) for every act of love, prayer, support and sharing that you direct to us and our family, but also to others. Now, let’s move forward with our 2023 FIBC Theme: LET’S SHIFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LORD’S “BUT”! God has given us the revelation of living on HIS RIGHT SIDE in our left-sided world, which guarantees us blessings, favor, victory and success.

Growing in Grace,

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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. 2022 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 were able to meet all the needs of the Church.

Approved policies and procedures for Staff and Church Approved new position descriptions and modifications for staff Welcomed Susan Hall as a new GC member Led the Harvest Sunday initiative.

Paid off the property at 1153 E. Jefferson.

Provided GC representation and insight on the FIBC staffing reorganization.

We would like to thank Matthew Stewart who resigned from the GC December 2022. His dedication and contributions over his 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 Sis. Susan Hall

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Report of the Deacons Ministry Deacon Arlean White 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.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; he who seeks finds and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV).

The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic challenged us to re-imagine our ministry. We thank the Lord for continuing to be our hope and our strength as we navigated through 2022. With the Lord’s guidance, we were able to break through some “Team Taxes” that our ministry faced. And, because the Lord heard our cry, He allowed us to celebrate some “Team Triumphs” in spite of the pandemic. With the Lord’s help, we: ✓ Held monthly Deacon’s meetings virtually. ✓ Continued to shepherd, to connect, and to visit with the sick and shut-ins, and the hospitalized whenever possible. Our visitations are slowly increasing. ✓ Continued to distribute the Deacons’ Benevolence Funds to persons in need of short-term support. In 2022, rental and utility assistance were granted to 37 applicants in the amount of $25,458.75. ✓ Participated in baptizing nine (9) people (80% were children) using the Baptism protocol guidelines the Deacons assisted in establishing in 2021. ✓ Served and/or attended every homegoing service in 2022. ✓ Assisted (when possible) in welcoming and registering persons who joined FIBC whether in-person or online. ✓ Participated in FIBC’s WIGS by inviting and/or bringing friends and family to church and passing out the new “We Love Everybody” cards wherever we go. ✓ Learned how to use social media and other forms of technology to stay connected with each other and the world.

We continually seek the Lord’s direction in bringing in dedicated Christians who are willing to serve (serve tables) in accordance to Acts 6:1-6 (NIV).

Submitted by Arlean White, Chair Deacons Ministry

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Report of the Executive Director of Ministries (EDOM) Dr. Karen E. Stewart 2022 marked the beginning of reorganized staffing and ministry structure and my start in this new position. I am grateful to God, the Pastor and People of FIBC, and our staff and volunteers for their support and encouragement of me in this new role.

STAFFING AND MINISTRY REORGANIZATION: Pastor Stephen Thurston continued his work with us as we implemented the new staffing structure and took on the task of reorganizing our ministries. This resulted in a new organizational and ministry chart.

ACTIVE African Charles Favor/Home Alone Clergy Caucus Dance Deacons Drama General Mission Governance Council HELPS Library Men’s Ministry* Ministry of Protection Multi-Media New Member Praise Team Prayer Ministry Shepherding Social Justice Commission Student Ministry Sunday Sunday Bible Study Worship Support Team** *Is restructuring through 1st Quarter 2023 ** This is the combination of the Ushers and Greeters Ministries.

ACTIVE TASK Elections Commission Floral & Decorations Ms. Jessie’s Place Scholarship Tellers

CONCLUDED Note: Concluded ministries are as such because of one of the following: 1. No active volunteer leadership.

2. Ministry evolved into a new ministry that is active.

3. No regular ongoing volunteer participation Adult Choirs Fit 4 Life Friday Night Outreach Greeters Marriage Enrichment Mentoring Programs OHOH Foster Care Ushers Women’s Ministry Young Adult Singles

We are excited that new leadership for the Women’s Ministry has been identified, and this ministry should relaunch in the first quarter of 2023.

Staffing also transitioned. We are thankful for Sis. Jocelyn Thomas (Student Ministries), Pastor Roland Pierce (Congregational Care), Sis. Tolanda Coker (Database Facilitator), Pastor Joseph Green (Digi-Pastor), Bro. Raymond Kirkendall (Music), and Bro. Greg McGlothen (Music), who all served faithfully and with distinction in their areas of service at FIBC. With these transitions came new staff. We welcomed Bro. Cedric Evens as our drummer, Bro. Maarcus Hall as our Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media, The Rev. Sharmal Cannon as our Pastor of 18 | P a g e

Congregational Care, Dr. Maurice Terrell as our Creative Director of Worship and Arts, and Bro. Cory Dugar is our lead musician. The ministry of FIBC has been strengthened with their addition to our staff. Our staff will continue to grow as we hire staff for our Student Ministries.

Following my report are summaries from the Staff Pastors and Directors, the Minister of Music, and our Social Media Manager. I praise God for all staff and volunteers in the EDOM ministries.

Whether new or not so new, we all have been striving together for ministry excellence while negotiating the waves of an ever-changing landscape.

FIBC WILDLY IMPORTANT GOAL (WIG) RESULTS: FIBC adopted a Wildly Important Goal (WIG) in the second quarter of 2022. They were: • Goal 1: Increase FIBC’s Sunday in-person visitors (those who have visited on Sunday less than 4 x’s) by an average of 20 guests in-person; and a 10% increase in online viewers each week by December 1, 2022.

• Goal 2: Transition 10% of FIBC’s average weekly visitors to actively participating members of the church by December 1, 2022.

As follows is my assessment of each.

Goal 1: • Although we did see an increase in our overall visitor numbers, our weekly goal was not consistently met. One of the challenges of our meeting our WIG was no clear buy-in from our congregation regarding the WIG nor a clear strategy from members and ministries to assist us in meeting our goals.

• The other challenge was the inability to determine who fit the less than 4x’s per Sunday category. For example, if a visitor stood for their first visit, they wouldn’t stand after that, nor would they get a visitor packet and therefore would not get counted.

• The final challenge was the inability to get a consistent count of visitors done weekly • It should be noted that our next step luncheon did result in new members getting involved in ministry, attending virtual and in-person new member classes, highlighting FIBC’s ministry to guests, and identifying new leaders and ministry opportunities Goal 2: • We were able to meet the goal of increasing our live views by 10% but did not increase our engagement. Although engagement was not a part of our goal, we felt it was a necessary component.

• All platforms saw an increase in engagement and new content offerings, with the largest growth on Instagram and YouTube, where we were investing more time and energy MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS • Arc Health - FIBC has partnered with Arc Health to deliver healthcare services in our congregation and community. This telehealth model helps individuals have their yearly wellness check for preventative medicine. This partnership results in FIBC receiving $3000 per month. This will increase to $6000 if they launch the onsite component.

• Black Votes Matter – Pastor Donta McGilvery quickly wrote a grant that was brought to our attention by Pastor Stewart to fund efforts for voter education. As a result, we received $15,000 to assist in our efforts! These funds were used to hire staff, drivers and van rentals to help get people to the polls and for voter education.

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ON THE HORIZON FOR 2023 We are leaning into our FIBC 2023 Theme. It marks the return of some of the old - we will see the return of some of our Koinonia worship components: gathering for altar prayer, Great 5 with Grace, and a call to discipleship that includes coming to the altar. It will also see the start of something new - The WERR Library moving upstairs to be more accessible to our Sunday Bible Students and the space being converted into a studio that better accommodates our current virtual programming and its expansion in 2023. Also on the horizon are facelifts to other spaces on the property, especially in our Student Ministries areas in the Hope Center Gym. 2023 for us, is about ministry excellence that reaches those in our pews and our community and ensures we are prepared for our new now and our next. God has done, is doing, and will do great things – let’s position ourselves to be a part of what He is doing.

Respectfully submitted,

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Report of the Pastor of Family Life The Reverend April Hawkins Children and Youth (Student Ministries) In April 2022, Student Ministries (Nursery, Children, and Youth returned to campus on-site. In May 2022, Student Ministries returned to attending and serving in Generations Sundays to include the children and youth choir and dance ministry. In July of 2022, Student Ministries along with Congregational Care Ministry hosted a Basketball and Music Workshop with a Back-to-School Supply Drive the following Sunday. In May 2022, Student Ministries added 2 new volunteers and saw the transition of one staff member in July 2022. Student Ministries currently averages 25-35 children weekly with the highest Sunday attendance in 2022 at 58 students and the lowest attendance Sunday at 18 students. 9 children and youth were baptized in 2022.

Young Adults In April 2022, 2 young adults were baptized. In May and June 2022, the Young Adults Ministry hosted a night of worship and a family game night. In December 2022, the Young Adults hosted a Vision Board Party. Average Attendance for the Young Adult Ministry events are between 8-10 people.

Library In September 2022 the Library Ministry continued to host Kitabu virtually and added in-person Kitabu. In December 2022, the Library Ministry partnered with the Arizona Center for African American Children to host the Books-N-Barbers event at FIBC offering free books and free haircuts to community elementary age students.

Prayer In May 2022, the Prayer Ministry returned to leading pre-worship congregational prayer time. In July 2022, the Prayer Ministry implemented 7 consecutive weekly prayer times followed by a monthly congregational prayer time.

Singles In July of 2022 in collaboration with Student Ministries and Congregational Care Ministry, the Singles Ministry hosted a Scavenger Hunt at the Arrowhead Mall.

2023 Plans 2023 plans for Family Life include the following: implementations of digital discipleship in Student Ministries spaces continued opportunities for Family Life engagement, the School Adoption Initiative, specific fellowship and ministry opportunities for children, youth and young adults.

Respectfully submitted, Pastor April Hawkins

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Report of the Pastor of Congregational Care The Reverend Sharmal Cannon 2022 seems to have been a year of transitions; in which, all ministries under its umbrella have transitioned well. All have created their Wildly Important Goals and diligently worked towards their accomplishments.

Some highlights of these ministries this year include the HELPS ministry consistently increasing the attendance in the ‘Time to Remember’ sessions. Home Alone has sustained their outreach to the membership, providing invaluable support. One of their WIGS were to increase their team's membership with a younger generation of servants by a certain percent; and they reached it halfway!

General Missions took a delegation of members to attend the 102nd Paradise Missionary State Convention. New Members continued faithfully in teaching the Discipleship U classes online for our new members. In addition, an in-person class for Discipleship U occurred in the final quarter of this year adding to the total number of members completing the cycle towards membership at FIBC. Shepherding has consistently reached out and supported the congregation to whom they had access. Executing their WIGS of maintaining contact and encouraging families where they are and towards their return to the local body. Counseling has continued to assist and serve both individuals, couples and families. During the month of October, there was a weekly education regarding Domestic Violence. Additionally, support services numbers were shared on our website for persons who may have been experiencing loneliness during the holiday season. The Adult Teachers have maintained teaching an average of 15 students per class, with some class managing both in person and online participants. The exception is the Senior class which has an average of double that size. All navigating through their perspective teaching materials on time and fluently.

Overall, Congregational Care has transitioned with the transitions! They have Constantly adjusted themselves in order to find the best ways to support this great body of people. From the previously mentioned ministries servitudes, to supporting grieving families to supporting one another and to the new ministries developing this year, such as the Women’s Ministry, this ministry hub has not been slacking in its in-reach! Our overall projection is to touch more lives efficiently and effectively for the glory of God! Respectfully submitted, Pastor Sharmal Cannon

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Report of the Pastor of Outreach and Justice Dr. Dontá McGilvery Summary: 1. Kicked start the first Outreach and Justice ministry.

2. 14 Members. 3 of the 14 are non-FIBC members.

3. Experienced (love and hate) mail/calls for the statement Dr. Dontâ made to the Press about why we should Protest against the Superbowl in AZ. 4. Drama ministry partnered with worship and arts ministry to perform the Last Supper play.

5. Scholarship ministry received approval to offer scholarship outside FIBC. 6. Scholarship ministry received approval to have scholarship checks directly to students as opposed of the institution 7. O&J team began Evangelism training.

8. O&J team joined Grace Community Church to watch film about the church’s role in the push for equality. The two churches also talked about a partnership to discuss Race Reconciliation program led by “Be The Bridge” curriculum.

9. Applied and received a $15,000 grant to increase Black Voter turnout in AZ. 10. O&J team launched several campaigns to help increase voter turnout.

11. O&J team hosted the Department of Justice “United Against Hate” community forum.

First quarter: January – March 1. Joined many justice orgs and faith-based orgs in AZ for the MLK march for Voting Rights (With MLK III, his wife Arndrea, and their daughter, Yolanda).

2. Joined other faith-based orgs to protest the Superbowl from coming to AZ. Statement by Dr. Dontá was shared in many press releases.

3. Joined the Rev. Al Sharpton (on Jan. 25) and his National Action Network for a national planning meeting on the March from Selma to Montgomery, AL. 4. Welcomed Arizona Faith Network to FIBC in order to collect signature to get important proposition on the election Ballot.

Second quarter: April–June 1. End of June, was the official launch day people were able to sign up for the O&J ministry.

2. Drama ministry joined the music and worship arts ministry to perform a theatrical production of the 12 Disciples at the Last Supper.

3. Oversaw the library ministry in the creation of their W.I.G. and their desire to add scholarships for the public (non-FIBC members).

Third Quarter: July–September 1. Began Evangelism training focused on (Telling your story and evangelism tools; Cross Cultural Evangelism; and Church Culture, Discipleship, and Leadership) 2. Discussed “Race Reconciliation” opportunities between Grace Community Church and Peace Lutheran Church.

3. Began overseeing the Men’s Ministry.

4. Gathered young men (7 young men) to join with 7 men from the Men’s ministry to discuss what men’s ministry may look like.

5. Hosted Mayo Clinic to the church to conduct Fit Study on colorectal cancer.

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Fourth Quarter: October–December 1. Black Voters Matter initiative: Applied and received the $15k grant to increase Black voter turnout in AZ. 2. Faiths United to Save Our Democracy: Led by Dr. Barbra Williams-Skinner’s FUSD institute. The goal was to help increase voter turnout in AZ and equip Arizonians with the knowledge to assist them in becoming informed voters.

3. Joined the Youth “Ministry’s Trunk or Treat” 4. Attended a Mayo Clinic dinner to learn about Mayo’s initiative to connect with churches and orgs in the community. Learned about other justice and health orgs in AZ that could be potential partners with FIBC. 5. In November, Hosted Mayo Clinic to the church to conduct Fit Study on colorectal cancer.

6. At the start of December, FIBC’s O & J team hosted the United Against Hate community discussion in the Hope Center Gym. The nationwide initiative, launched by The United States’ Department of Justice, aims to combat unlawful acts of hate faced primarily in marginalized communities.

Respectfully submitted, Pastor Dontá McGilvery

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Report of the Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media Brother Maarcus Hall For 2023 the Media Ministry is looking to take the Media to another level with Sound, Cameras, and Lighting.

First, we will start with Sound for FIBC: • Which includes New Speakers, Microphones, Sound Console Board and Cables in the Main Sanctuary • Microphones, Sound Console Board and Cables in the Hope Chapel • Microphones, Sound Console Board and Cables in the Hope Gym Cameras for FIBC • New Cameras for Main Sanctuary • New Cameras for Hope Chapel • All Around Mobile Camera for FIBC Campus Lighting for FIBC • New Sanctuary Lighting and Lighting Console Respectfully submitted, Maarcus Hall

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Report of the Ministry of Music Sister Brenda G. Hankins As we praise God for His infinite grace and mercy, we greet you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God brought us through 2022 and we are eternally grateful for his faithfulness. I thank all the ministry members, leaders and staff for sharing their gifts, time, and talents as we endeavored to fulfill the vision and purpose of FIBC through the Worship Arts Ministry.

With the exception of Men and Women’s Day, and the Church and Pastoral Anniversaries Sunday, the adult choirs have not yet returned to ministering on a regular basis. We had a high time of fellowship and celebration on those Sundays! Our Children and Youth Choir, under the direction of Sister Tiffanie McGilvery, as well as our youth dance team, ministered in July & October for Generation Sunday. What an exciting time it was to see our young people ministering in song and dance. Additionally, we greatly appreciate the outstanding and inspirational ministry of our adult praise teams, led by our Praise and Worship Leaders, the Reverend Kendall Washington and Brother Phil Shaw, for serving at every Worship Service. The praise team also ministered for the Pastoral Anniversary for the Reverend. Jesse Hutchings, the Pastor at Trinity Church of God In Christ, and at the installation service for the Reverend Raymond Forte, the new pastor of Ebenezer Church. God continues to use them in a powerful way to usher in the presence of the Holy Spirit, to lift up the name of The Lord and to edify his people. We ask for their continued strength in The Lord. We also thank God for the collaborative efforts of our music and drama ministries, under the direction of the Reverend Kendall Washington and the Reverend Donta McGilvery, who presented a special production for Maundy Thursday titled “The Living Last Supper: The Play”.

This was one of the highlights of the year!

To everything there is a season…. It is with sad hearts that we mourn the loss of Sister Sheyla Barnett, Brother Clenon Butler, Jr., and Brother Arthur Reid. We do, however, celebrate their lives and the impact they made in the music ministry and beyond. It is with bittersweet anticipation that we prepare for the retirement of Brother Greg McGlothen and Brother Raymond Kirkendall, on January 1, 2023. These two brothers in the ministry have served for over 30 years each and we praise God for their longevity, their loyalty, their love for the ministry and their love for God and His people.

Some of our goals for the coming year are to see an increase in the engagement of our children, youth and young adults in the Worship Arts Ministry, to expand the music ministry band and to train new leaders, by incorporating strategic initiatives, determining obstacles and challenges, and implementing success actions. Despite some of the challenges we experienced in 2022, we prayerfully look forward to what The Lord has in store for us in the coming year. Though we experienced some loss, we also experienced some gain. Praise The Lord! As always, we desire to be a source of inspiration and to do ministry with a spirit of excellence, bringing glory to God and edifying His people. To God be the glory!

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Report of the Social Media Manager Sister Tracy N. Lewis In 2022 the social media engines of FIBC continued at a strong pace with vibrance and growth, and I continue to applaud the changes made to date, knowing that more work still lies ahead. Great strides were made in reaching the church WIG and social media WIG; however we fell short in some, and achieved in others.

FIBC Goal – “… and a 10% increase in online viewers each week by December 1, 2022.”

Social Media Goal – “Increase social media engagement across all of FIBC’s current platforms, not including Instagram, by 20%, and increase Instagram engagement by 50% by December 1, 2022.” *Averages established by data collected from April-June 2022 10% increase by New Average Goal Average Live Views 932 92 1,024 Average Total Views 5,293 529 5,822 Average Engagement 22,060 2,206 24,266 *Averages established by data collected from July-December 2022 Variance to Goal Result Average Live Views 4,507 3,584 EXCEEDED GOAL Average Total Views 4,173 1,121 Did not meet Goal Average Engagement 10,291 11,768 Did not meet Goal *in order align results with the church-wide goal, this data set only includes Sundays. A larger breakdown of all live events and services, with segmentation, can be provided upon request.

Results Analysis • The average number of people watching a worship service live when we were live (average live views), increased steadily between July and December, with the lowest months in July and December, and the highest in September and October. The lower numbers follow a historic attendance trend. The higher numbers speak to engagement around the Pastoral and Church Anniversaries celebrations.

• The average number of people watching at any time (average total views), increased in August and September, and was lowest in November and December. The lower numbers toward the end of the year can be attributed to both historic attendance data, the holiday season, a shift in returning to in-person, and adjustments related to the pandemic.

• Despite strong online content and a robust social media calendar, engagement was strongest in May and was lowest in November. Paid placements and engaging campaign creation during the spring yielded opportunities for engagement. In November, a lot of the content was engaging but did not necessarily need a response from the user.

• The smallest audience growth was seen on Facebook, which is considered a legacy platform, where our audience is older and more established.

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The largest audience growth was seen on Instagram and YouTube, which is considered our emerging platform, where we are seeing new audience trends and attracting more nonmembers, with unique content.

Paid placement advertising throughout the year provided boosts at points in time to views and engagement but did not necessarily provide long-term growth. This speaks to the need to have more beyond the event for someone responding to an event advertisement.

Recommendations • Strong ideas and content creation across all platforms, including paid placement netted results. Continue strategically planning content, but target on each platform. What works on Facebook, will not work on Instagram.

• Seek growth opportunities and paid placement opportunities on platforms like Instagram and TikTok where younger individuals are engaging with content creators.

• Generate new content sources that speak to current social media trends, wants and needs, including influencer-style content.

• Shorten the length of social media campaigns and content, recognizing the average user spends less than 30-seconds reading a post or watching a video.

• Provide more paid placement advertising opportunities that speak to overall church growth and not just specific events and/or services.

Overall, our social media content is vibrant, robust and saw high engagement for a church of our size and congregation age. Our greatest strengths include idea creation and execution and a collective understanding of the importance of a strong online presence. Our greatest weakness remains the age of our congregation and content sources that do not speak to current online trends.

Our greatest opportunities include the use of more emerging platforms that speak to a younger demographic and the creation of influencer-style content. All of these areas played a key role in the growth we did see this year in our online content. As long as we continue to function with a growth mindset, be willing to try new ideas and concepts, with the understanding that not all are going to work, and not allow complacency or a lack of movement in some channels to deter us, we will continue to see growth gains in our online content and engagement.

It is always my goal to be a servant-ministry to FIBC and the community, supporting and assisting in any way possible; "Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10: 43-45 (NIV) Humbly Submitted | January 22, 2023

Tracy Nicolle Lewis Social Media Manager “The best marketing in the world, doesn’t feel like marketing at all.”

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Report of the Executive Director of Operations Brother Deangelo Hall What a time to be alive! God continues to bless FIBC. FIBC had a strong financial year coming in at $1,769,137.51 just $31,862.49 shy of our targeted budget of $1.8 million dollars. Expenses were managed very well even though we encountered some very large unexpected expenses such as the Hope Cents A/C unit which cost the church $112k dollars. As the church continues to age, more much needed repairs and replacement will be needed. With your continued faithfulness in your giving, I believe we be able to accomplish these things.

We want to thank the Jack B. Kinsinger and Gladys Styles Kinsinger Revocable Trust for their expected generous gift of over $100,000 to FiBC. We are due to receive their gift sometime this year.

We are continuing to SHIFT into the 21st century with upgrading our systems and technology here at FiBC. We now have a fully integrated web-based accounting system that seamlessly connects with our payroll system and soon our online giving platform. Making this shift allows staff to be more efficient and for us to have up-to-date real-time financial reports. We are moving forward with shifting our requestion request form online.

Our Budget for 2023 is $1,740,000.

2023 Goals 1.

Shift to our digital document storage (SharePoint).

2.

Reduce the amount of paper we use.

3.

Rental usage of the gym to basketball club team.

4.

Campus improvements.

5.

Improve our space usage process.

Respectfully submitted,

Deangelo Hall

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Sources and Use of Cash for 2022 INCOME Tithes and Offerings Hope Center Gifts Interest Income Missions Grant Related Income Facility Use Income Asset Changes in Value (General Fund) Other Noncontribution Receipts Ministry Income Total Operating Income

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,685,950.47 31.00 3,693.74 6,561.20 4,500.00 18,520.00 1,782.29 44,810.74

$

3,288.07 $

1,769,137.51

Total Operating Expenses

$

(1,681,331.77)

NET INCOME/(EXPENSE) Operating

$

87,805.74

$ $

52,038.28 139,844.02

EXPENSES EDOO/Administration Worship EDOM Staff Creative Marketing Family Life EDOM/Administration Senior Pastor/Administration Funds for Missions Special Events

Designated/Restricted Accounts Designated Gifts Received Designated Accounts – Change in Value Designated Gifts Released

$ $ $ $ $ $

(783,320.24) (98,177.20) (93,730.79) (51,901.15) (71,470.78) (90,334.17)

$ $ $

(280,262.02) (171,939.02) (40,196.40)

$

64,189.56

$ $

(271.95) (11,879.33)

NET DESIGNATED NET FIBC Inc/(EXP) OTHER SOURCES/USES OF CASH Increase/(Decrease) Note Payable (Increase)/Decrease in Fixed Assets (Increase)/Decrease in Exchange of Funds (Increase)/Decrease in Accounts Payable Increase/(Decrease) Emp W/H NET OTHER SOURCES NET CHANGE IN CASH FOR MONTH

Operating Cash at the beginning of 2022 Operating Cash at the end of 2022

$ $ $ $ $

111,609.67 0.00 13,581.83 10,770.01 0.00 $ $

(87,257.83) 52,586.19

$ 692,206.37 $ 744,792.56*

Endowment Funds Received through December 21, 2022 EXCLUDES: FIBC Endowment Fund Balance

$167,471.02

$ 142,583.02

Deacon’s Benevolence - January 1, 2022 Receipts Disbursements (net) End of 2022 Balance – December

$0.00 $ 21,400.00 $(20,937.75) $

$462.25 $462.25

*Excludes Deacons Benevolence and Legacy Endowment accounts.

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2023 Proposed Operating Budget INCOME Tithes Offerings Non-contribution income TOTAL INCOME

$ 1,509,000.00 $ 179,000.00 $ 52,000.00 $ 1,740,000.00

EXPENSES Missions Home & Foreign Missions Education Social Services Ministries FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Regular Donations Special Donations

$ $ $ $ $ $

42,100.00 25,300.00 5,600.00 51,000.00 43,835.00 6,165.00 $ 174,000.00

Ministry (program and staffing) Printing & Advertising Events Meals Other Ministry Staffing and Benefits

$ $ $ $ $

29,550.00 73,025.00 23,725.00 53,100.00 769,394.75 $ 948,794.75

Maintenance (support) Property Maintenance Professional Fees Office Supplies & Equipment Staffing and Benefits

$ $ $ $

185,832.38 98,180.00 48,180.00 284,458,23 $ 617,205.25

TOTAL EXPENSES

$ 1,740,000.00

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Report of the Broadway House 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 2021 through June 30, 2022.

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 99% occupied during the past fiscal year.

A small fire occurred in a vacant unit on June 25, 2021. Management filed and insurance claim against the vendor responsible. The vendors insurance company paid for the damage and the vacancy loss that the property incurred. The unit was restored and rented.

On February 23, 2022, HUD conducted a physical inspection (REAC-Real Estate Assessment Center) on the property.

The property received a score of 97c. The inspector reviewed the interior and exterior of the property, mechanical and storage rooms, laundry rooms, playground, and selected units randomly to inspect.

Effective, December 1, 2021, 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 $19.00 per unit increase on the one- bedroom units and a $24.00 per unit increase on the two- bedroom units. The monthly Reserve for Replacement deposit increased effective 12/01/21 from $3,273.00 per month to $3,433.00.

The property ended the fiscal year with surplus cash in the amount of $19,535.00. 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 $386,817.48. FIBC received the Incentive Performance fee in the amount of $22,729.00 for the fiscal year that ended on 6/30/22 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, the following items were replaced. Two quartz kitchen countertops were installed, four ADA ramps, four ADA toilets, one bath vanity, six new refrigerators, eight new range hoods, and eight new ranges. Wood vinyl flooring was installed in nine units. An ac air handler was replaced in two unis. The semi-annual cleaning of the roofs and gutters was completed. The annual fire extinguisher and gas inspections were completed. Deficiencies noted on the annual inspection report were addressed and rectified. Routine and Preventative maintenance is performed in the units and on the property.

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 32 | P a g e

and school supplies were provided to children. Residents were provided information regarding FIBCO’s, Ability 360 and Pilgrim Rest COVID vaccination 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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Service Coordinator During the past fiscal year, the property served 189 residents-33% under 18, 48% aged 1861, 17% aged 62-80 & 32% 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 helped with a variety of services including resource development, parenting skills, support for sobriety, food boxes, computer education, job search/resume writing, interviewing help, counseling, emergency food/utilities/rental assistance insurance /healthcare referrals, GED study/testing support, peer, and crisis counseling.

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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2023 Organizational Chart

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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 Note: After listening to the message, please dial “1” before entering the extension number.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES: Sunday Worship Services at 7:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday African Worship at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Bible Studies at 9:30 a.m.

Children & Youth Ministry at 9:00 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr.

Ext. 2210

Executive Director of Ministries Dr. Karen E. Stewart

Ext. 2211

kstewart@fibcaz.org

Executive Director of Operations Bro. Deangelo D. Hall

Ext. 2205

dhall@fibcaz.org

Pastor of Family Life The Rev. April Hawkins

Ext. 2206

ahawkins@fibcaz.org

Pastor of Outreach and Justice Dr. Dontá McGilvery

Ext. 2207

dmcgilvery@fibcaz.org

Pastor of Congregational Care The Rev. Sharmal Cannon

Ext. 2228

scannon@fibcaz.org

Creative Director of Worship and Arts Dr. Maurice Terrell

mterrell@fibcaz.org

Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media Bro. Maarcus Hall Ext. 2208 Minister of Pastoral Counseling Dr. Carolyn Watson

Ext. 2227

mhall@fibcaz.org

cwatson@fibcaz.org

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