Across the Street and Around the World

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1 Christian World Missions 2013 Annual Ministry Report C aring W itnessing M aking Disciples Across the Street and Around the World You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear it, and that your it should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. ~ John 15:16

2 Christian World Missions ASSETS Cash and Investment Property Total Assets Page 2 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY $ 266, $ 635, $ 901, CWM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is accredited by the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability. ECFA is an accreditation organization dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public s trust through adherence to Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, which focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fundraising, and proper use of charity resources. ANNUAL BUDGET Methods for Financial Donations To make it easy for you to financially support the ministries of CWM, we have made several options available. 1. Donate online at 2. Set up an Automatic Draft. Call us to get started. 3. Mail your donations. We can provide self-addressed envelopes. 4. Use a credit card over the phone. BOOK AND CD RELEASED IN 2013 Stinging the Natives After the 2013 Holy Spirit Conference, many people asked if we would expand the workshop information and make it available. Based on that feedback, we have published the book Stinging the Natives: Equipping Your Church To Rely on the Power of the Holy Spirit. Stinging the Natives is a hybrid between a book with instruction and commentary and a workbook with personal and corporate reflection. Lee Ann and Susan examine the elements that made the Early Church grow so rapidly, consider the challenges that she felt within just months of inception, and discuss ways your church can get on board with God s plan for a new generation of hurting, needy people. We hope your church, small group or you as an individual will not just read Stinging the Natives but make a commitment to allow God to equip you for His purposes. We will guide you through the process of implementing change and trust that the Holy Spirit will empower you to do His will. Christmas CD The music of What A Love tells the magnificent story of the Gospel and includes the same songs as heard in Lee Ann and Lori s 2013 Christmas Concert tour. However, you will enjoy it anytime of the year. What A Love: Breath of Heaven, Come Now our King, When Love Was Born, A Baby Changes Everything, You re Here, Joseph s Lullaby, What a Love Medley, I Believe, Be Born in Me, Joy to the World Medley. You can order Stinging the Natives or What A Love from our website at or by calling us at

3 L M Page 3 CARING by building relationships and meeting various needs of children and adults Witnessing through ministry opportunities during monthly events, worship and individual visits Making disciples through Bible studies, personal example, events and plans for outreach center CWM FACILITY Approximately 2800 ft 2 office space (added 300 ft 2 in 2013) Approximately 7200 ft 2 of open conference space Proposed additional 3000 ft 2 meeting/activity space (2nd floor) Proposed additional 700 ft 2 storage (from open space) Proposed 500 ft 2 of pottery studio (from open space) Proposed additional bathrooms Plans for Outreach Center We transformed the storage/lab space into a new office with meeting space PROGRESS IN LOCAL MINISTRY Hired Local Programs Coordinator through VISTA Grant Developed relationships and set groundwork for Kids Care program. Taught Bible studies Held first women s retreat at CWM facility Held community ministry leaders meeting Identified organizations and individuals to assist with construction and materials/equipment/labor donations 2014 MINISTRY PLANS Consistently host monthly local programs Begin Kids Care Program in February, 2014 Raise funds for Outreach Center upgrades (Capital Campaign) Teach additional Bible studies Lead retreats and conferences Partner with other local/national ministries Our North Starkville community is desperate for the transforming presence of Christ. CWM is uniquely positioned in terms of ministry, personnel, physical location and facility to reach out with the Gospel to make a tremendous difference in their lives. ~ Lee Ann Williamson, CWM Executive Director

4 U.S. M Page 4 CARING through building relationship and prayer ministry Witnessing through various ministry events beyond the local church Making disciples by coming alongside the local church for Bible studies, training sessions, conferences and retreats 2013 Ministry Events Revivals, Bible classes, women s conferences and retreats, concerts, mission programs, etc including: FaithLift Women s Retreats My Beloved Holy Spirit Conference Encouraged, Equipped, Empowered: Abandoning Your Posture of Strength to Stand Firm in the Power of the Holy Spirit. Bible study Completely Transformed, The Rest of God, and Sabbath Retreat Book Release: Stinging the Natives Christmas Concert Be Born in Me Concerts for Missions The Potter s Hand Preaching in worship services/revivals Church staff leadership sessions and planning retreats Sharing about missions in Sunday school classes, community programs, university faculty organizations Other Outreach Programs Radio Ministry Minute Website Facebook Newsletters and other publications including Gift Catalog Exhibits at Events including United Methodist Annual Conferences (MS & IL) Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Conferences United Methodist Congress on Evangelism CWM Ministry Events Prayer Ministry: for requests and to be part of the prayer team is prayer@christianworldmissions.org Africa Experience for Vacation Bible School Above: Tammie Tubbs and Lee Ann Williamson on Tammie Tubbs Show Left: :Mark Coblentz, Christian Williamson, and Lee Ann Williamson with Aundrea Self on Mid-Morning with Aundrea Above: Susan Seal at Starkville FUMC Vacation Bible School Left: Our African Chief at Northpark Church Vacation Bible School 2014 Areas of Emphasis Staff leadership training General Leadership Communication Thriving in Times of Change Conflict Resolution Small Church Discipleship Sessions Half-day to two-day training sessions or retreats National Conferences

5 I M Page 5 CARING through medical clinics, agricultural education, feeding the poor, caring for orphans and widows, teaching life skills Witnessing through evangelistic services, children s ministry, establishing new churches and evangelism in humanitarian outreach Making disciples through pastor training, Bible college, establishing churches, and Bible studies India 2013 India Mission (CWM Staff) Visited over 20 churches from NW to SE India Baptized over 200 people Led pastor training in Seranga (NE India) and Mt Zion (South India) Preached at village crusades Participated in 2 weddings Taught morning devotions and afternoon prayer sessions at Living Hope Campus Taught classes for Bible College students Ongoing India Programs Orphanage apprx 200 children Primary school 280 students Bible College 96 students (turned away students for lack of space) Sewing school/business Jaya Institute of Paramedical Sciences (Nursing School) - 84 students Churches 1000 with apprx 700 pastors Vacation Bible school apprx 5000 children (majority from Hindu families) Medical clinics, open daily Ghana and Nigeria, Africa 2013 Mission (CWM Staff and team) Visited 18 previously planted churches Conducted leadership training for over 300 pastors and lay leaders Apprx 5000 people came to Christ during Africa missions Over 400 churches (Plant 10 in each country every year) Children s ministry (included 5 boys ages on mission team), agricultural program (included Mississippi State University Ag student on mission team), and medical clinics (indigenous doctors) in villages where new churches are being planted Pastor training (over 40 pastors trained in 2013) Nepal Taught community Bible study fellowship Led 3 day women s conference Established relationship with James Poudel, Presbyterian pastor and Director of 2nd District Ecumenical Churches in the state of Dhankuta International Christmas Store Hosted a Christmas Store for International Missions. We sold various items that we purchased from our missions trips to Africa, India and Nepal. All of the proceeds went toward International Missions.

6 2014 LEADERSHIP AND STAFF 2014 L Executive Director: Lee Ann Williamson Director of Operations: Lori Smith Director of Outreach: Susan Seal Founder/Retired Director: Cecil Williamson Administrative Assistant (part time): Laura Daniels Coordinator of Local Programs (VISTA): Scott Lipsey CWM CWM S MISSION Caring for the needs of others, Witnessing to Christ s death and resurrection and Making disciples internationally in locations with limited access to the Gospel, across the United States and locally in North Starkville, MS. Leadership Council President: Bill Buckley Vice President/Partner Relations: Carol Read Vice President/International Ministries: William Sansing Vice President/Domestic Ministries: Robbie Coblentz Treasurer: Jeff Read Advisory Council (In addition to Leadership Council) Bonnie Coblentz, Starkville, MS Horace and Linda Hankins, Senatobia, MS Bill and Carol Jones, Starkville, MS Steve and Nancy Mulford, Lee s Summitt, MO Mike and Carol Norcom, Clinton, MS Leroy and Judy Schmidt, Greenwood, MO Thomas Terral, Lake Providence, LA Julie Williamson, Starkville, MS L to R: Bill Buckley, William Sansing, Carol Read, Robbie Coblentz, Jeff Read Frit tees of all kinds will gow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their it fail. Ever month they will bear it, because the water om the sanctar flows to them. Their it will sere for food and their leaves for healing. ~ Ezekiel 47:12 L to R: Cecil Williamson, Julie Williamson, Laura Daniels, Mike Norcom, Carol Read, Carol Norcom, Lee Ann Williamson, Bill Buckley, Bonnie Coblentz, Robbie Coblentz, Lori Smith, William Sansing, Carol Jones, Susan Seal, Jeff Read Christian World Missions P. O. Box 985 ~ Starkville, MS International Staff Staff Evangelist, Ghana: Joseph Otsin Staff Evangelist, Nigeria: J.K. Udeze Staff Evangelist, India (Director of Gospel Friends): Ghuna Kumar info@christianworldmissions.org Council President, Bill Buckley and Ghana Evangelist, Joseph Otsin