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Utilization of our screens Raised over $600,000 in our campaigns Purchased 3 buildings

G REATER N EW B IRTH “A GREAT CHURCH, GREAT PURPOSE, GREAT FUTURE” CHURCH MEETING Saturday, February 23, 2008 9:30am.

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Utilization of our screens Raised over $600,000 in our campaigns Purchased 3 buildings

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  1. GREATERNEWBIRTH“A GREAT CHURCH, GREAT PURPOSE, GREAT FUTURE”CHURCH MEETINGSaturday, February 23, 20089:30am

  2. And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. -Genesis 26:22

  3. 2007 GNB Highlights • 30% of members were involved in weekly ministry • Our overall operation budget in 07’ was $1.7M • We had 20 people on paid staff • Utilization of our screens • Raised over $600,000 in our campaigns • Purchased 3 buildings • Held three Services • Average # Members in attendance • 700 Sunday Morning • 850 Sunday Late • 700 Bible Study

  4. Meet the Staff

  5. Executive Pastor Drina Lewis

  6. Chandra Keith Service Pastor/ Personal Assistant • GNB Worship Services • Annual Events • Music & Fine Arts Ministry • Audio Visual Ministry • Bishop R.J. Burt Personal Assistant • Lady P.R. Burt Personal Assistant

  7. Estelle Cockroft Membership Pastor • Membership Ministry • Volunteerism • Fellowship Ministry • Outreach Ministry • -Warming Center • -Food Pantry • -Sports Ministry • -Prison Ministry • -Taking It to the Streets

  8. James Wall Men’s Pastor • Just 4 Men • When Real Men Talk • Men of Armor

  9. Monica Youngblood Christian Education/MIT Pastor • Christian Education • -Saturday School • -Small Groups • MIT Coordination • -Leadership Classes

  10. Debra Jones Ecclesiastical/Programs & Services Pastor • Ecclesiastical Order • Covenant Care • -Funerals • -Sick & Shut-In • -Bereavement Support • -Home Communion • Presbytery Scheduling • -Nursing Home & Ministers • -Minister’s Fellowship • -Prayer Ministry • Resources • -Program Development • -Economic Development • -Referrals Picture is soon to come

  11. Dwayne McAlister Family Support Pastor • Women’s Ministry • -SIS • -Heart 2 Heart • -Mother’s Ministry • Family Support • -Marriage Enrichment • -Weddings • -Couples Activities • -PDW • -Singles Ministry • Spiritual Advisement Picture is soon to come

  12. Willie Davis Youth & Children’s Pastor • Daughters of Destiny • Youth Programming • Brotherhood • TAG Bible Study

  13. Michael Hurst Intercessory Prayer Pastor • Intercessory Prayer • 24/7 Prayer

  14. Addie Walton Chief Financial Officer • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • Payroll & Benefits • Finance Team • Church Documents

  15. Minister Mario Fears Office Manager

  16. Minister Vanessa Hunter Receptionist

  17. Minister Robert Shannon Building and Grounds Manager

  18. Travis Bates Building Administrator

  19. Deacon John Smith Lead Deacon

  20. Other Staff Ministerial Cortez Burt Minister Curtis Neal Deacon Westle Blake Deacon Tyrice Bailey Victor Witherspoon Minister Afton Johnson Elder Michael Lewis Leonard Harmon Willie Davis Anthony James

  21. 2008 Goals

  22. 2008 Goals (Spiritually) • Services/Messages that are applicable to your lives • Increase the spiritual walk of all members/visitors • Focus the church through • Word Chats • Monthly scriptures • Prayer partners • Monthly prayer directions • Minimum of three hours a month over phone, at church, etc.

  23. 2008 Goals (Spiritually) • Have 50% of members participation in ministry • Have 75% of all members volunteering for the church at least 7 hours a year • 70% of youth involved in activities • Meet with 50% of membership either personal or in a collective area • Work to keep services concise

  24. Building/Capital Campaign Bishop R.J. Burt

  25. Meet the Team • Travis Bates, Building Administrator • Willie Davis Sr., Building Finance Advisor • Laquitha Hinton, Team Supporter • Larry Parrish, Developer • John Wellenkamp, Architect • John Smith, Facility Project Manager

  26. 2008 GNB Church Edifice John Wellenkamp Keuhany Architects Inc.

  27. 2008 Building Goals • Building Cost $5.3M • 7 Year Debt Free Capital Campaign • Break Ground in April 2008 • Complete the sanctuary by December 31, 2008 in time for New Years Eve Service • Begin designing our current church for youth services • Begin our 7 year capital campaign

  28. 2008 Capital Campaign • All other campaigns will be dismissed as of March 2008 • God’s grace is here! • Will send letters out in March to encourage people to remember their vow. • 2008 Goal is to raise $750,000; 2009-2014 $750,000yrly • All members are encouraged to give over and beyond their tithes/offering • $1,200 Adults ($200 over $1,000 by 6/08) • $250- Youth (12-18) • Children bring their change

  29. 2008 Capital Campaign • Pending Loan Approval for $5.6M • Payoff current facility $1.3M + $4.3M • Soft Cost items – $700K (Architect, Developer, Demolition, etc.) • First Fruit Sunday – March 30th • Raise over $500,000 • Down payment by members of $1,000 • Remaining of $200 by 6/08

  30. Why Today? • Urgency of the matter: WE NEED SPACE FOR SOULS! • Historical figures show that only 20-30% of your congregation will participate in campaigns and pay 100%

  31. How to Support Vision at GNB? • Tithe payers • Sacrificial givers -Beyond Tithes -Supporting Auxiliary Ministry -Building Expansion -First Fruits -Operate in stewardship instead of ownership • Committed to the ministry • Pray for your leaders, church and ministry. • Have a personal walk with God like YOU know you should.

  32. Titanium Power Giver - $10,000+Platinum Power Giver - $5,000+Gold Power Giver - $2,500+ Silver Power Giver - $1,500+ Bronze Power Giver - $1,200+ Giving Structure

  33. What Can I Do? • Commit to the vision. • Commit to your vow and be a good STEWARD! • Keep those who labor for you in prayer. • Be involved in our evangelism thrust to increase our membership by 500 people this year. -Witness -Invite family, friends, associates and strangers           -Look for them and welcome them during the greeting period of service              -Be on fire for God            -Expect great things

  34. Bishop & Pastor’s Commitment • Keep you in prayer for your own personal finances and goals • Include your name in vision expansion keepsake. • To minister faithfully • To teach fervently • To Keep GNB as our primary ministry thrust and focus.

  35. Q & A?Bishop & Staff

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