Sugar Creek 2020-2021 Annual Report

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F O R

M O R E

I N F O R M AT I O N

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OUR MISSION

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ear Church Family,

Has there ever been a more strange and challenging year than what we have just experienced? Who would have imagined that a virus could have created such turmoil throughout our world and across our country? Who would have predicted that we could have been relegated to such a lengthy online venue as we have? I would love to think the effects of the COVID 19 virus are behind us, but we all know that won’t be the case for months.

OUR STRATEGY

What we have experienced is a new understanding of how God can use even a pandemic to expand His Church.

We have seen Him bless Sugar Creek with an extended presence in our region and beyond. We have seen Him touch our hearts to give tons of food to others around us in need and care for our own who have lost their jobs. We have watched the gospel go out beyond our boundaries in ways we could never have anticipated. We have seen the Lord open our eyes to new ministries and teach us how to use the internet as a powerful tool to touch the world.

All through this time, our members and friends have been faithful to give back to the Lord through our budget and our Reach campaign. It is amazing to see our Father take such good care of us and our members be so committed to His Will. Our current fiscal year ends on September 30. Please continue your faithful giving to finish this fiscal year strong!

Our new budget begins on October 1. Would you take a few minutes to review the proposed 2020-2021 budget in this brochure? You will discover that we are raising the budget $325,000. The reason the Finance Committee is recommending this increase is completely due to the launch of our new Richmond | Rosenburg Campus. Last year we did not raise the budget one dollar even though we were planning for the new campus. This year we have no choice but to raise it since we will be taking on that campus for a full 12 months.

The new campus renovations at Richmond | Rosenburg are completed. It is beautiful and so functional. God is going to greatly bless this endeavor!

Many of us have given sacrificially, not only this year but every year we’ve been part of Sugar Creek. As a result, this church has been able to take the Good News of Jesus Christ to people in the Houston area, Texas, the United States, and around the globe. Every week lives are being changed because of your giving of time, effort, and money.

DR. MARK S. HARTMAN LEAD PASTOR

SUGAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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Inside this brochure, you‘ll discover compelling evidence of the goodness of God during 2019-2020. Together let’s make 2020-2021 the greatest year of ministry that Sugar Creek has ever experienced!

I love being your Pastor

FINANCIAL PRACTICES

OF OUR PASTORS AND STAFF Each year at the annual church business meeting in late January, three members of the nine member Finance Committee rotate off the committee and three new members are voted by the church to join the Finance Committee. At the Finance Committee meeting in February, our Lead Pastor, Mark Hartman, attends the committee meeting to welcome our new committee members and reviews with them his commitment to follow a rigid standard of fiscal conduct by the Lead Pastor and his staff.

We have remained strong! With Online and mobile giving options through the mobile app, our financial standing remains secure and promising.

The Lead Pastor’s comments each year to the Finance Committee include the following statements: 1.

Our members trust us. The staff must prove themselves worthy of that trust every day of every year. We will always be honest with you and our church and fully cooperate with the Finance Committee to retain the church’s trust.

2. Neither Pastor Mark nor any member of the staff will

knowingly withhold any financial information from the Finance Committee. Everything our staff does and all that our staff spends will be on the table and visible for the Finance Committee to see. Pastor Mark requests that if any member of the Finance Office observes any practice that could be financially illegal or immoral to report that activity directly to the Finance Committee.

3. Pastor Mark reminds the Finance Committee that he does

not have access to any information about who gives to the church’s budget or how much any member gives. He asks that such information remain confidential and not available to the staff so that no one would be preferred over another because of what they give.

Church funds may only be dispersed according to the policies

4. of the Finance Committee. Pastor Mark has no access to

church funds. Pastor Mark, just like every other member of the staff, has to fill out check requests and provide receipts and justification for any expenditures. Pastor Mark cannot create or sign checks and does not want the ability to do so.

5. Pastor Mark expresses to the Finance Committee that one

of his goals is to walk through his ministry and one day come out on the other side with no one able to honestly say that he misused church funds in any way. Pastor Mark considers our gifts to this church to be a sacred trust.

6. Pastor Mark expresses to the Finance Committee that the

committee and the staff have been called by this church to work in tandem with each other to accomplish the church’s purpose of loving and leading all people to life change in Christ. He asks the committee to love and work with our staff as partners in ministry. He expresses a willingness to hear alternative ideas to his own and together find the best answers for the church. He asks the Finance Committee to have no other goal than accomplishing God’s mission for this church alongside our staff.

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Finally, Pastor Mark asks the Finance Committee to help maintain the commitment he has made with the church to never spend more than we bring in; that we will keep our church fiscally strong and responsible.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED

HOW OUR YEARLY BUDGET IS DONE? STEP 1 The Finance Office does a study and then projects the income for the upcoming year based upon the giving and attendance patterns of the past three years. The detailed results of that research are shared with the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee then establishes the preliminary income target for the new fiscal year by the end of May. (The Finance Committee is made up of nine volunteer

members of the church elected by the congregation at the annual church business meeting. Each year three new members are elected to serve for three years on a rotation basis. The job of the Finance Committee is to recommend a new budget to the church for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Finance Committee then meets at least monthly to review income vs. expenditures based upon the budget that has been approved by the church. As needed, the committee requests information from Team Leaders and committees about specific costs and spending patterns during the fiscal year. It reviews all income and outgo of finances related to the church.)

STEP 2 In June, the different specific committees (church elected) related to the budget and different ministries of the church, led by pastors and staff, study their needs for the upcoming year and develop their proposed recommendations for both the Sugar Land and Missouri City campuses.

STEP 3 By the end of June, the Team Leaders (Executive Staff evaluate proposed ministry budgets and needs, and jointly make a united recommendation to the Finance Committee on behalf of the staff.

Specific committees related to the budget process also make their recommendations to the Finance Committee.

STEP 4 The Finance Committee meets with each Team Leader and Committee Chairman to hear their individual requests and detailed rationale for those requests. The Finance Committee evaluates the proposals made in light of anticipated dollars available and comes to a final agreement on their recommended new budget. Then in August, the Finance Committee re-evaluates the financial target for the next fiscal year and finalizes what the new proposed budget will be.

STEP 5 A copy of the recommended budget by the Finance Committee is mailed to all the members of the church in early September. A Q&A meeting is conducted by the Finance Committee on a Saturday before the vote for all interested members to attend. All Team Leaders and related committee chairmen are in attendance to answer questions.

STEP 6 Usually, our church votes for the new budget, beginning October 1, on the last Sunday of September. This year if that is not possible the church actually has a provision for handling such a moment as we are in.

It is called article 14 in our church’s bylaws. If we use article 14 we will plan to invite all active deacons along with all committee members (including the Church Council) to a zoom meeting in September to vote on the budget recommendation from the Finance/Personnel/Missions Committees related to the 2020-2021 operating budget.

ARTICLE 14 - EMERGENCY POWERS AND BYLAWS 14.1 An “emergency” exists for the purposes of this section if a quorum of the members cannot readily be obtained because of some catastrophic event. In the event of an emergency, the Leaders and Church Officers may: (i) modify lines of succession to accommodate the incapacity of any officer, employee or agent; and (ii) relocate the principal office, designate alternative principal offices or regional office, or authorize officers to do so. During an emergency, a notice of a meeting of the members-only needs to be given to those members for whom such notice is practicable (see 10.2.f.3). Necessary or Prudent action taken in good faith during an emergency binds the Church and may not be the basis for imposing liability on any officer, employee, or agent of the Church on the ground that the action was not authorized. The Church Leadership or Officers (as defined herein) may also adopt emergency bylaws, subject to amendments or repeal by the full membership, which may include provisions necessary for managing the Church’s operations during an emergency including; (i) procedures for calling a meeting of the members and (ii) quorum requirements for the meeting. The emergency bylaws shall remain in effect during the emergency and not after the emergency ends.

(The entire budget process takes approximately six months to complete)

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COVID RESPONSE & O N L I N E AT T E N D A N C E 2020 has been an interesting year for all of us. For some it has meant adjusting to work from home, virtual learning, and how we manage life on a day-to-day basis. For others, it has been even more difficult, including job loss, sick family members and even loss of some of our loved ones.

When we decided to temporarily close our campuses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and move our programming exclusively online, we knew our primary goal had to be to continue to provide a quality worship and discipleship experience. Our congregation and community needed spiritual leadership now, more than ever.

Sugar Creek already had an online worship experience prior to closing our doors, so the infrastructure was in place to support Sunday services. Members and guests were able to view Sunday morning services on the website, mobile app, YouTube and Facebook.

We have seen strong virtual attendance each Sunday morning because Sugar Creek is a church that loves the Lord in person and from home! Rather than declining in attendance, now more than ever, we can share the Word with more people across the globe! And we will use what we are learning to reach more people for Christ, even after we return to in-person services.

“WE LOVE WATCHING CHURCH ONLINE! THE KIDS CAN SEE THEIR CREEK KIDS TEACHERS DURING THE CHILDREN’S WORSHIP, WE CAN WORSHIP IN OUR LIVING ROOM TOGETHER, IT’S BEEN GREAT FOR OUR FAMILY”

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Multi-Site Updates MISSOURI CITY CAMPUS

For the past three years, Pastor Libin has handled the dual role of Pastor of Multi-site Ministry and Campus Pastor of the Missouri City Campus.

In February of 2020, with the start of the new Darrington Campus and the upcoming Richmond|Rosenberg Campus, the church felt it was time to relieve Pastor Libin of his responsibilities as Campus Pastor at Missouri City. He will continue to oversee the ministries for all of the various campuses. We are blessed to have such a capable leader as Pastor Libin leading our Multi-Site ministries!

Pastor Clint Smith was one of the best Campus Pastors for the 5-campus church, Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, which averages a weekly attendance of 8,000. He is an accomplished leader and skilled Campus Pastor. We are extremely blessed that the Lord led us to Pastor Clint and he and his family to Sugar Creek. He came to us at the beginning of a pandemic and quarantine but has already shown extreme love and dedication to the members of our Missouri City Campus. We can’t wait for you to meet him!

DARRINGTON CAMPUS

Sugar Creek began its partnership with the Darrington Prison in Rosharon, TX in 2011 and has had an ongoing presence offering hope and restoration to hundreds of men and their families. Sugar Creek’s mission is to disciple these men as followers of Christ and to empower them to become better fathers, husbands and citizens who are both Godly and productive.

LIBIN ABRAHAM PASTOR OF MULTI-SITE MINISTRY

On January 26, 2020 Sugar Creek made the Darrington prison an official multisite campus and took a step further in our prison ministry!

More than 160 inmates attend a weekly English service and more than 90 attend a monthly Spanish service. Inmates are given the opportunity to serve during these worship services as ushers, greeters, prayer counselors, worship leaders and in other roles alongside Sugar Creek staff and volunteers.

CLINT SMITH MISSOURI CITY CAMPUS PASTOR

Learn more | sugarcreek.net/missouricity

During the week, 25-30 small groups learn God’s Word and are equipped in sharing the gospel with their fellow inmates. Sugar Creek is currently developing full ministry plans for the families of these inmates who live in the area, as well as a transition plan of re-entry and support for those inmates that will be released from the unit.

This presents Sugar Creek with an immense opportunity to invest in lives through powerful messages and Christ centered programming.

“GOD IS MOST INTERESTED IN THE BROKEN, MARGINALIZED, AND FORGOTTEN. WHAT I’VE SEEN AT DARRINGTON IS NOTHING SHORT OF A REVIVAL.” - PASTOR LIBIN ABRAHAM

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RICHMOND | ROSENBERG C A M P U S

U P D AT E

SOFT LAUNCH FALL 2020

GRAND OPENING EARLY 2021 Spanish 9:30 AM | English 11:00 AM Learn more | sugarcreek.net/rr

IT HAS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY HASN’T IT? DURING THIS CRAZY YEAR, CONSTRUCTION NEVER SKIPPED A BEAT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FLOURISHED THROUGH COMMUNITY FAIRS, FOOD DRIVES AND NIGHTS OF WORSHIP. THE WHOLE TIME WE HAVE REMAINED FOCUSED ON OUR MISSION TO LOVE AND LEAD ALL PEOPLE TO LIFE CHANGE IN CHRIST. THE OLD SAYING IS “GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT”.

THE BUILDING IS READY AND ONE DAY SOON WE WILL OCCUPY THIS BEAUTIFUL, NEW CAMPUS!

TIM HOMA

RICHMOND | ROSENBERG CAMPUS PASTOR

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FERIA COMUNITARIA / COMMUNITY FAIR Alongside our ministry partner, Second Mile, Sugar Creek en Español volunteers provided over 200 families with free community services and groceries through this monthly outreach. The goal is to build community in the Richmond|Rosenberg area and interest in the Spanish Ministry at the new Campus.

Many of these families will soon be attending services at the Richmond|Rosenberg campus.

OUTREACH IS NOT JUST SOMETHING WE DO, IT’S WHO WE ARE AS A CHURCH.

C A M PA I G N

U P D AT E

The Reach Beyond Campaign was for the Sugar Land campus.

It was held in the Fall of 2018 with the purpose of raising $5.7 million over two years for: 1) the buildout of the Richmond|Rosenberg Campus, 2) to pay-off the debt on the Missouri City campus purchase and 3) to raise funds for the 2018 Mission Offering. As of August 16, 2020 our members have given $5,576,696 to the initiative.

REACH: BEYOND GIFTS-TO-DATE

$ 5,576,696

The REACH Missouri City campaign was also held in the Fall of 2018 with the purpose of raising $2 million over three years. These funds will be used to build a new Worship Center and expand the children’s space at the Missouri City Campus. As of August 16, 2020 our members have contributed $1,076,810 to this initiative.

REACH: MISSOURI CITY GIFTS-TO-DATE $ 1,076,810

TOTAL GIVEN TO DATE:

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Connect

ADULT MINISTRY

This ministry year started out strong with new groups launching at each of our campuses. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, our leaders did an amazing job of pivoting to leading groups online.

Within two weeks, 95% of our groups made the switch to meeting online. As we look to the future, we are poised to continue this growth with new leaders ready to launch more than a dozen new groups in the near future.

- Ben Coleman Pastor of Adult Ministry

“Moving our Summer Camp 100% online because of the COVID outbreak was a challenge, but it’s those challenges that create an awesome opportunity for God to show up! Our middle and high school leaders came right alongside our team to make every day an engaging day filled with scripture, fun, and life changing relationships!

The stories that came from camp this year exceeded our expectations!”

- Abe Haley Pastor of Students Ministry Camp was an enjoyable experience. The speakers were encouraging and shared personal experiences. I really enjoyed hanging out with my group and playing games.

- Middle School Group Leader

COMING SOON During the pandemic, Creek Kids quickly introduced weekly Connect Lessons along with activity pages and videos shared on social media daily.

Creek Kids worship expanded and became a highlight of every week. Several video series were created including the popular Beautiful Day series which garnered national media attention. We have even hosted weekly virtual camps which have been so much fun!

While we look forward to the day that we can meet again with kids in person, the Creek Kids staff plans to continue ministering to kids through a variety of digital and in-person platforms.

- Jeff Land Pastor of Children’s Ministry

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This September, Sugar Creek will launch a new Tuesday night service called The Collective.

This service is a unique worship gathering for young adults both in our church and across the greater Houston area. This will replace what had been the Remnant service and will aim at reaching college students, young professionals, and young couples. Young adults will experience relevant teaching from Pastor Libin and vibrant worship led by Jarod Espy. The Collective has already been generating momentum through multiple online gatherings in anticipation of this launch.

How We Served SERVING DURING A PANDEMIC We began 2019 with incredible serve opportunities like FamJam, Mission Banquet, Gifts of Love, and Sunday morning teams. Then 2020 happened. Our serve teams transitioned quickly to online chat hosts, Hope Initiative Food Delivery, and online Connect Group leaders.

Everyone adapted so quickly! This shows the resilience and creativity of our teams and leadership.

We couldn’t have done it without them!

HOPE INITIATIVE FOOD DELIVERIES

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Hope

I N I T I AT I V E

With our nation in lockdown, we realized there was a tremendous opportunity to help our community with basic needs while they were in isolation. The Hope Initiative, along with our partner Second Mile, was Sugar Creek’s effort to restore hope during this season of anxiety and despair.

100,000+

FOOD DRIVES

POUNDS OF FOOD DONATED BY OUR MEMBERS

Starting in March, Sugar Creek held weekly Food Drives. Second Mile received many perishable items to distribute to the resourced challenged people of our area. But they often lacked non-perishable items. Over a period of several months, Sugar Creek members donated over 100,000 pounds of mostly non-perishable items.

HOPE PACKAGE HOME DELIVERIES Sugar Creek also launched a program to deliver food to the homes of the most vulnerable of our neighbors. These packages are more than food. They provide hope and encouragement to some of the most isolated members of our community. As of August 2020, we have delivered over 1,000 Hope Package. We couldn’t have done it without our ministry partners and weekly volunteers who braved a pandemic to become frontline workers for Christ.

SHARE SATURDAY & FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS Once a month, Sugar Creek members have also served our community and shared the love of Christ by distributing food to refugees, the most vulnerable, and those going through hard times right now. Our Missions team and volunteers have worked with local partners to target the people hit hardest by the pandemic. These outreaches were held in Missouri City, Richmond|Rosenberg and areas that contain large numbers of refugees in the Houston and Fort Bend area.

SECOND MILE MISSION Second Mile is a front-line hero during this war against the virus. They have fed between 8,000 – 10,000 people a week. Since the start of the pandemic, Sugar Creek volunteers have worked weekly at Second Mile, sorting and packaging food that is later distributed door-to-door and at drive-thru locations.

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Care in Crisis

Sugar Creek offers ongoing Pastoral Care that includes Biblical Counseling to promote the emotional and spiritual health of individuals, marriage and families. During the pandemic the Pastoral Care team created a COVID-19 Financial Assistance Team to help our members who are experiencing financial challenges as a result of the pandemic. They also quickly transitioned our Job Search Survival program online so they could continue to serve people looking for employment.

COVID-19 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

JOB SEARCH SURVIVAL

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many in our church to suffer economic hardship due to job loss. Sugar Creek stepped in and helped over 70 families or individuals stay in their homes, pay their utilities or retain their vehicles.

As of August 2020, we have distributed over $51,000 and will continue to do so for those in need. We praise God that he has led our people to continue to faithfully contribute to the ministry of our church. Your faithful giving has allowed us to be a blessing to others.

Job Search Survival has been a ministry to the church and community for the past 11 years. COVID-19 changed the delivery but not the content. A Weekly Support Group transitioned to meeting online and continued to provide small group individual attention during a volatile time for jobseekers.

Each of our Job Search Survival Coaches have over 30 years of business experience in different industries and with different skill sets. Participants perfect interview skills, resume writing and more.

They also receive spiritual support along the way.

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gospel TRAININGS Even during a pandemic, the Gospel goes forth! Since 2015, 2,677 people have participated in these practical trainings that many consider the best evangelism and discipleship training in the country! This simple story-based method has helped many become CONFIDENT and COMPETENT in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and basic discipleship methods.

Total number trained 1852+ Gospel Conversations Stats 432 SWORD Groups 170 Nick Ripkin Workshop 98 Darrington 74

INDIA, NEPAL, JAPAN, COLOMBIA, HONDURAS, EL SALVADOR, UNITED STATES

gospel OUTREACH GREEN LIGHTS

2106

BAPTISMS

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TEAMS

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TRAINED

1852

PRAYERS

69

11 Short Term Mission Trips 68 trip participants ENCOUNTERS

122

GOSPEL SHARE

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FIRST RESPONDERS A P P R E C I AT I O N

E V E N T

Sugar Creek and the Community came together to honor our local police officers, firefighters and EMS crews during the COVID-19 Pandemic and quarantine. Twelve different local departments, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, were represented. Law enforcement automobiles, fire trucks, ambulances and special tactical vehicles were on display and over 600 cars filled with Sugar Creek families passed through to offer waves of appreciation and to say thank you to our local heroes.

“It was greatly appreciated when the members of Sugar Creek Baptist Church held the “Parade for Heroes.” It was a fun and warming evening as families drove through showing their support to first responders in Ft. Bend County. I’m very fortunate to serve a community such as Sugar Land.”

JAMES DAVIS Assistant Chief of Police Sugar Land Police Department

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Administrative Services $2,599,440

Adult Ministries $668,354

OPERATIONS

GENERAL EDUCATION

• • • • • • • • •

$526,388

Office supplies Telephone service General operating costs Member offering envelopes Annual church financial audit Administrative training Development expenses Angleton Taxes Credit Card fees

LEASE CONTRACTS

$13,062

• Equipment lease (phones, postage

equipment and other office equipment)

GUEST RELATIONS/FOLLOW UP $135,092 • Expansion & training (parking, ushers, welcome centers, door hosts, & Guest Connection hosts)

• Guest Follow up • LWP INFORMATION TECH • • • • • •

$242,104

Hardware & software maintenance Computer system upgrades Internet connectivity E-mail hosting Web services Streaming video

PERSONNEL

$1,682,794

• Salaries - Admin & Facilities • Personnel expenses This ministry supports all ministries of the church.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS • • • • • • • • •

$1,470,995

Utility costs Property insurance Kitchen & building supplies General facility repairs & improvements Facilities equipment Mechanical equipment Contract cleaning service Landscape contract Contingency

SHUTTLE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES PROPERTY/ BUILDING LEASES

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

$165,380

$285,000 $558,760

• Off site storage • Student center lease • Parking lease This ministry supports all ministries of the church.

$19,840

• Connect Group curriculum • Special events/recurring activities • Volunteer leadership development • Outreach WOMEN’S MINISTRY • • • • •

$17,600

Volunteer leadership development Connect Group curriculum Peer mentoring Special events/activities Spanish ministry to women

MEN’S MINISTRY

$750

• Connect Group curriculum • Special events/activities • Volunteer leadership development MARRIAGE MINISTRY

$4,250

• Connect Group curriculum • Volunteer leadership development • Special events/activities

SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY

$11,500

$6,500

• Connect Group curriculum • Volunteer leadership development • Special events/activities COLLEGE MINISTRY

$14,475

• Sunday Morning • Connect Group • Outreach $550,419

Creative Communications $1,144,718 $25,320

• Supporting technology training & consulting • Administrative expenses COMMUNICATIONS

$266,740

• Outreach-oriented communication • Internal communications (weekly

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worship guide, sermon series materials, and ministry development)

• Printing & copier lease

• Creation & production of videos • Documentaries & life change stories • Equipment INTERNET DEVELOPMENT

$20,280

• Website development • Equipment/software • Administration PERSONNEL

$800,147

• Salaries • Personnel expenses This ministry supports all ministries of the church.

Worship Ministry $1,317,661 WORSHIP & ARTS

$188,163

• Planning, preparation, & implementation of worship services • Fine arts teams • Music, literature, & materials • Children’s Music • Part-time Musicians STAFF/VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

$8,002

• Leadership, professional & artistic • Development SEASONAL/SPECIAL EVENTS • • • •

$17,460

Communication outreach events Missions Easter & Christmas events Christian artist concerts $131,087

• Operation, maintenance, & consumable costs for audio, video & lighting equipment • New equipment • Technical production training ADMINISTRATIVE

$15,834

• Worship service music & platform equipment • Ministry administration • Copyright clearance • Ministry operations PERSONNEL

• Salaries • Personnel expenses

CC GENERAL ADMIN

$32,231

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION

• Connect Group curriculum • Volunteer leadership development • Special events/activities

PERSONNEL

• Church-owned vehicles • Sunday Shuttle service

$43,020

• Leadership/volunteer events/ development • Connect Group ministry & curriculum • Spanish curriculum • Group assimilation • Ministry materials & supplies • Coffee & supplies

ADULT CONNECT GROUP MINISTRY

Facility Services $2,480,135

CREATIVE PRODUCTION

$957,115

• Salaries • Personnel expenses

Children’s Ministry $889,726 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT • • • •

Curriculum Consumable supplies Equipment Childcare expense

$55,604

2020–2021 PROPOSED BUDGET FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP & OUTREACH $52,400 • • • •

Vacation Bible School Kid’s Camp Camp In The City The Open Door (ministry to children with special needs)

• Upward

SPECIAL EVENTS • • • •

$36,000

Special outreach Special Sundays Preteen events Parent/Baby dedications

TEAM BUILDING

$18,500

• Volunteer & staff support/training PERSONNEL

$727,222

• Salaries • Personnel expenses • Childcare for church events

GENERAL MISSIONS/ ADMINISTRATION

• Special mission projects/events/ training • Mission operations • Mission trip scholarships • Spanish On-mission SPANISH MINISTRY

PRAYER/EVANGELISM & PASTORAL CARE MINISTRIES $123,600 • Administration • Pulpit supply • Annual staff planning retreat • Deacon’s Ministry • Lord’s Supper/Baptism • Pastoral Care ministries (Counseling,

• • • • • •

$238,600

Second Mile Mission Center Women’s Pregnancy Center Fellowship of Christian Athletes Apartment ministry Prison ministry Local outreach Church planting No Place Left Houston Refugee ministry Anti-human trafficking ministry

THE AMERICAS

$195,000

Living Water Alliance Defending Freedom Honduras mission Colombia Orphan ministry Baltimore church plant movement North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention

THE NATIONS

$1,346,592

$167,300

• Nepal and India church planting movements • International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention • Japan • Mission Support

Student Ministry $629,769 ADMINISTRATION • • • • • •

• • • •

$61,870

$10,790

Community Groups Coffee Shop Parent Ministry Curriculum

PRODUCTION/WORSHIP

$13,050

• Annual Events • Middle School Services • Meals/Entertainment

$484,909

• Salaries • Personnel expenses

OPERATIONS • • • • • • • •

$621,229

Adult Ministry Student Ministry Children’s Ministry Worship Ministry Advertising Lease/Other facilities costs Admin/Pastoral Ministry Missions

PERSONNEL

$601,101

Richmond|Rosenberg Campus $1,057,268 • • • • • • • •

$640,797

Adult Ministry Student Ministry Children’s Ministry Worship Ministry Advertising Lease/Other facilities costs Admin/Pastoral Ministry Missions $416,471

• Salaries • Personnel expenses

Darrington Unit $14,100 $26,700

• Missions • Camp • Special Events MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

PERSONNEL

PERSONNEL

• Production equipment • Student center technical SPECIAL EVENTS

• Annual Events • High School Services • Meals/Entertainment

OPERATIONS

Office supplies Staff development Student Center Volunteer Training Advertising Transportation

CONNECTION

$20,350

• Salaries • Personnel expenses

• Salaries • Personnel expenses

The mission budget is segmented into a strategic Acts 1:8 framework. It is a financial plan to fund our participation in God’s work throughout our city, the Americas, and the nations.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY

Missouri City Campus $1,222,330

benevolent needs, & Care Support Groups)

Love & Lead Missions/Pastoral $2,272,627

• • • • • • • • • •

$59,715

• La Conexión • Leadership/Development • Special Events

PERSONNEL

THE CITY (LOCAL MINISTRIES)

$141,820

$12,100

The Collective $103,872

Total Proposed BUDGET $14,400,000

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