Thank you to the over 600 churches that form the mission

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2 STRONG CHURCHES WITH A BOLD COMMITMENT TO THE GREAT COMMISSION! Thank you to the over 600 churches that form the mission partnership known as the SBC of Virginia. This annual report to our churches contains necessary information like financial reports and official documents. But, more than simply an organizational report, what you hold in your hands helps tell the story of strengthening, mobilizing, and planting churches. It is my sincere hope that the SBC of Virginia will be a partnership of strong churches with a bold commitment to the Great Commission. As we report on this year of ministry and prepare for the ministry opportunities before us, I d like to share with you three guiding values for us to keep in mind. THE TRUTH. This convention and partnership of churches was founded upon a fundamental belief in the inerrancy of Holy Scripture. We are a confessional fellowship of churches that agree with a statement of faith known as The Baptist Faith and Message We are committed to searching Scripture, standing on Scripture, and submitting to Scripture as God s Truth. More than ever, we must encourage one another to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3). THE TASK. The Lord Jesus has called every Christian and every church to obey the Great Commission. We trust in the Lord s promise to empower His people as we work together to fulfill Christ s mission. I pray the Lord will lead our churches to an even bolder commitment of resources to reach our neighbors, the nations, and all generations. We are His mission force, and this is our mission field! THE TEAM. Over the past year as I have traveled this mission field, I have seen that SBC of Virginia churches are united in the Truth and the Task. May we work together as one team, encouraging one another in this great Gospel ministry. Our Lord Jesus prayed, The glory that You have given Me I have given them, that they may be one even as we are one (John 17:22). May we stand together, serve together, and send together for His glory.

3 PG STATE MISSIONS TEAM MINUTES OF 2012 ANNUAL MEETING CHURCH STRENGTHENING REPORT 2013 CONVENTION COMMITTEES COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION COMPARISON EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT MISSIONS MOBILIZATION REPORT 2014 MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN CHURCH AFFILIATION REPORT ANNUAL HOMECOMING PROGRAM TREASURER S REPORT CHURCH PLANTING REPORT NOTES NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

4 STATE MISSIONS TEAM BRIAN AUTRY Executive Director RANDY ALDRIDGE Church Planting Strategist; Evangelism Strategist SHAWN AMES Regional Missionary, Central-West; Student Strategist TAMMY BENNETT Women s Ministry Strategist LARRY BLACK Church Planting and People Group Strategist DAVID BOUNDS Regional Missionary, Southeast STEVE BRADSHAW Church Strengthening Team Leader; Regional Missionary, Central-East DON COCKES Regional Missionary, Valley MARK CUSTALOW Church Planting Team Leader; Church Planting Strategist MARK GAUTHIER Missions Mobilization Strategist GARY HORTON Regional Missionary, Southwest; GuideStone Representative RON KIDD Church Planting Strategist DON MATTHEWS Regional Missionary, Central-West JACK NOBLE Regional Missionary, Southside; Director of Disaster Relief and Baptist Builders BRANDON PICKETT Director of Communications; Vice President of Innovative Faith Resources SUE SAWYER Missions Mobilization Associate EDDIE URBINE Director of Ministry Support; Treasurer DARRELL WEBB Regional Missionary, North BILL WENNERSTEN Church Planting Strategist PG 4

5 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013 EXECUTIVE BOARD CONVENTION OFFICERS PRESIDENT Dr. Randy Hahn The Heights-Colonial Heights 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Doug Echols Bethel-Yorktown 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Rev. Robert Rowland Smyrna-Dinwiddie SECRETARY Dr. Daryl Harbin Zion-Orange EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Brian Autry BOARD MEMBERS BY REGION CENTRAL-EAST Rev. Donald Joyner (Matoaca) Rev. Pat Fiordelise (Kingsland) Rev. Barry Ginn (Monumental) Rev. Robert Rowland (Smyrna) Mrs. Amy Stewart (Beaverdam) SOUTHSIDE Rev. David Rathel (Fork) Rev. Doug Ramsey (Hillcrest) Mr. Bill Snead (Grace-Virgilina) CENTRAL-WEST Rev. Rick Ewing (Pleasant View) Rev. Carl Weiser (Hyland Heights) Dr. Rusty Small (Liberty-Appomattox) Mr. Dempsey Jones (Worsham) VALLEY Dr. Bryan Smith (First-Roanoke)* Mrs. Terri Cummings (Fincastle) Mr. Wayne Sink (Preston Oaks) Dr. Timothy Hight (GraceLife) NORTH Dr. Daryl Harbin (Zion) Rev. Jim Stone (Spotswood) Dr. David Rhodenhizer (Calvary Road) Rev. Banks Swanson (Shenandoah) SOUTHEAST Mr. Del Curtis (Living Proof) Rev. Randy Green (Harvest) Mr. Art Leary (Liberty-Hampton) Rev. Curt Breland (First-Norfolk) Rev. Stewart McCarter (Southside-Suffolk) Mr. Morrison Lawing (Bethel-Yorktown) Rev. James Jones (Mill Swamp) TREASURER Rev. Eddie Urbine SOUTHWEST Rev. Jerry Creasy (Falling Water) Rev. Jeremy Hendrick (Pathway) Dr. Don Paxton (Rosedale) *Chairman, Executive Board, SBC of Virginia PG 5

6 SUNDAY EVENING 5:30 PM Guest and Messenger Registration Opens 6:30 PM Worship FBR Praise Team and Choir Welcome and Greeting SBCV President, Dr. Randy Hahn Prayer Host Pastor, Dr. Bryan Smith Special Music FBR Praise Team and Choir 7:15 PM Welcome and Introductory Remarks Dr. Brian Autry 7:35 PM Worship FBR Praise Team and Choir 7:45 PM Intro and Prayer for Dr. Ed Stetzer Rev. Peter Schemm CAVE SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH Message Dr. Ed Stetzer 8:30 PM Announcements Dr. Brian Autry 8:35 PM Benediction Dr. Stan Parris FRANKLIN HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 8:40 PM Adjournment MONDAY MORNING 8:30 AM Guest and Messenger Registration Opens 9:00 AM Worship FBR Worship Team Multi-site Churches/Church Planting Becoming One Church in Multiple Locations PANEL DISCUSSION Orality/Storying Using Bible Stories to Reach the Lost GRANT LOVEJOY AND KEN MCLEMORE Marketing Your Church/Plant Helping Your Church Go Public STEVE SWISHER Welcome and Recognition of Seminaries Represented, Prayer Dr. Randy Hahn Breakout Instructions Rev. Steve Bradshaw Financial Planning in Uncertain Times Faithful Stewardship No Matter What! DOYLE CHAUNCEY, GARY WOOD, GARY HORTON, EDDIE URBINE Church Vitalization and Revitalization Transforming Your Church One Step at a Time STEVE BRADSHAW AND DON MATTHEWS 9:15 AM Breakout Session #1 See list below. 10:30 AM Breakout Session #2 See list below. 11:45 AM Fellowship Lunch Multi-Generational Churches Bridging the Gap PANEL DISCUSSION: GRANT ETHRIDGE, ROBERT ROWLAND, JOSH TURNER Focusing on Send Cities Spreading Light to Washington, DC and Montreal CHAD VANDIVER AND CLINT CLIFTON Community Outreach/ Evangelism Doing Ministry with a $kinny Pig RANDY ALDRIDGE AND EMERY MINTON BREAKOUT SESSIONS MONDAY AFTERNOON 1:25 PM Worship Sounds of Liberty 1:40 PM Welcome Dr. Brian Autry Intro and Prayer for America Dr. Allen McFarland CALVARY EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH Intro to Theme Strong Churches DR. GRANT ETHRIDGE Intro and Prayer for Dr. Russell Moore Dr. Terry Smith JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 2:10 PM Message Dr. PG Russell 6 Moore 2:40 PM Worship Sounds of Liberty 2:45 PM Call to Order Dr. Randy Hahn Introduction of Business and Reports Approval of 2013 Annual Homecoming Program Approval of 2012 Annual Homecoming Minutes 3:00 PM Executive Board Recommendation 2014 Budget and Ministry Investment Plan DR. BRIAN AUTRY AND EDDIE URBINE 3:20 PM Break 3:35 PM Worship Sounds of Liberty Bardya Elliston Interview Rev. Larry Black 3:55 PM Intro and Prayer for Dr. Ed Stetzer Rev. Kyle Hoover CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Message Dr. Ed Stetzer 4:40 PM Announcements Dr. Don Cockes 4:45 PM Benediction Rev. Carlos Payan IGLESIA DE LAS AMÉRICAS

7 MONDAY EVENING 6:45 PM Worship Sounds of Liberty Special Music Charles Billingsley Welcome Dr. Doug Echols FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Prayer Rev. Jeff Lynch BRIDGETOWN CHURCH 7:12 PM Executive Director s Report Dr. Brian Autry 7:50 PM Special Music Charles Billingsley, featuring the Regional Combined Choir and Sounds of Liberty 8:10 PM Intro and Prayer for Dr. Danny Akin Rev. Fred Unger NORTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH Message Dr. Danny Akin 8:45 PM Announcements and Adjournment Rev. Randy Aldridge Reception honoring ministers with 25 or more years of service to their church TUESDAY MORNING 8:00 AM Prayer Breakfast 8:30 AM Guest and Messenger Registration Opens 8:55 AM Worship Sounds of Liberty Partner Reports Baptist Banner 9:20 AM Call to Order & Business Dr. Randy Hahn Executive Board Report Dr. Bryan Smith CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Resolutions Committee Report Rev. Jeff Chadwick CHAIRMAN OF THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE 9:30 AM Jeff Mingee (Video Story Part 1) 9:40 AM Eagle Awards 10:00 AM Worship Sounds of Liberty 10:15 AM Partner Reports NAMB (2:41) and IMB (2:43) 10:28 AM Dr. Dave Adams Liberty University Pastoral Leadership 10:35 AM Worship Sounds of Liberty 10:50 AM Jeff Mingee (Video Story Part 2) 11:00 AM Intro and Prayer for Dr. Randy Hahn Rev. Cliff Jordan MOVEMENT CHURCH President s Address Dr. Randy Hahn 11:45 AM Announcements Rev. Shawn Ames 11:58 AM Benediction Rev. Tim Chrisman LITTLE RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 12:00 PM Fellowship Lunch Clint Clifton and Chad Vandiver SEND COORDINATORS TUESDAY AFTERNOON 1:30 PM Worship Sounds of Liberty Rev. Bob Mackey Executive Director of Missions and Crossover Baltimore Coordinator Jeff Mingee (Video Story - Part 3) Interview with Doug Echols and Jeff Mingee 1:55 PM Business Session Dr. Randy Hahn 2:20 PM Partner Report SBC and GuideStone 2:27 PM Worship Sounds of Liberty Macedonia and Pentecost Awards 3:00 PM Worship Sounds of Liberty Intro and Prayer for Dr. Don Wilton Rev. Buddy Osborne THOMAS VILLAGE BAPTIST CHURCH Message Dr. Don Wilton 3:45 PM Appreciation and Thanks to Outgoing Officers Dr. Brian Autry 3:50 PM Introduction of 2014 Officers Dr. Randy Hahn Benediction Rev. Emery Minton CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP

8 SPEAKERS ED STETZER Dr. Ed Stetzer is president of LifeWay Research, a prolific author, and wellknown conference and seminar leader. Stetzer has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; holds two master s degrees and two doctorates; and has written dozens of articles and books. He also serves as lead pastor of Grace Church in Hendersonville, TN, a congregation he planted in DANNY AKIN RANDY HAHN DON WILTON Dr. Don J. Wilton has been the senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC, since He is the founder and president of The Encouraging Word broadcast ministry, which has the potential to reach households in 158 countries through television, radio, and the Internet. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is the recipient of six earned academic degrees. Dr. Wilton has served as the president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and was elected to be the annual preacher for the Southern Baptist Convention. He also has the privilege of serving as Dr. Billy Graham s pastor. Dr. Daniel L. Akin is president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a professor of preaching and theology. He received his M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is passionate for a Great Commission resurgence in North America and around the world, and he and his wife, Charlotte, have traveled the world, serving students and missionaries and helping share the Gospel. RUSSELL MOORE Dr. Russell D. Moore is president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the Southern Baptist Convention s official entity assigned to address social, moral, and ethical concerns. Dr. Moore holds an M.Div. in biblical studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in systematic theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to entering ministry, Dr. Moore was an aide to US Congressman Gene Taylor. Dr. Randall T. Hahn has been the senior pastor at Colonial Heights Baptist Church since November of He currently serves as president of the SBC of Virginia. He earned his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before pursuing his doctorate, Dr. Hahn served as associate pastor at First Baptist North Spartanburg in Spartanburg, SC for over 11 years. PG 8

9 MINUTES MINUTES OF THE 2012 ANNUAL HOMECOMING TRANSFORMING THE WORLD LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, HAMPTON, VA NOVEMBER 11 13, 2012 SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 11, 2012 The session began at 6:30 PM. Rev. Jeff Askew, worship pastor of Liberty Baptist Church (Hampton), and the host church choir, worship team, and orchestra led in worship with the songs, Today Is the Day and All Hail the Power of Jesus Name. President Randall T. Hahn welcomed the convention and thanked the Liberty Baptist Church family for hosting the SBC of Virginia Annual Homecoming. Hahn reminded the convention that we live in challenging times, but we are committed to sharing the Gospel. Hahn introduced the host pastor, Dr. Grant Ethridge. Ethridge expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the convention in the church s new building. Ethridge recognized the Maltempis and their son Jonny, who has a brain tumor [Steve Maltempi is SBCV s Student Ministry strategist]. Ethridge led in prayer for the meeting and for the Maltempi family. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. Reverend Steve Bradshaw, Church Strengthening Team leader and regional missionary (Central-East), noted that SBCV churches baptized 6,785 people in Bradshaw presented The Pentecost Awards for Baptisms to Liberty Baptist Church (Hampton) for the highest number of baptisms in 2011 (Pastor Grant Ethridge receiving) and Geneva Park Baptist Church (Chesapeake) for the highest number of baptisms per capita in 2011 (Pastor Mike Ellis receiving). Bradshaw explained that Geneva Park has since merged with Bethany Baptist Church (Portsmouth), where Ellis is now serving. Bradshaw explained that the North American Mission Board s God s Plan for Sharing (GPS) focus for 2012 was attractional events. Many SBC of Virginia churches participated in five regional FinditHere.com races to reach people for Christ. A video about the races was shown. Nearly 20,000 attended the races that were sponsored by the SBCV and SBCV churches. There were 277 volunteers from SBCV churches that participated. Over 1,000 race fans heard the Gospel presentation personally or received the Gospel in the form of a Bible. Bradshaw invited to the platform Rev. John Pouchot, pastor of Poquoson Baptist Church (Poquoson), who helped at the Langley Motor Speedway race in Hampton. Pouchot explained that many were asking what the it in FinditHere.com stood for. A young man had the opportunity to share the Gospel over the microphone at the race. Pouchot and his church decided to get involved in the race to reach their local community. One of Poquoson s volunteers had never shared the Gospel before but had the opportunity to do so in the FinditHere.com tent, and her life has been changed. Bradshaw noted that six people PG 9

10 accepted Christ through these races, one of whom is a racecar driver. Pouchot encouraged the convention to get involved where God is at work in local communities. Bradshaw explained that the FinditHere.com races started in Virginia, and the North American Mission Board has picked up the idea for other states to use as well. Rev. Brandon Pickett, SBCV s director of communications and vice president of Innovative Faith Resources, explained how Dr. Doyle Chauncey, president of the SBC of Virginia Foundation, heard about NASCAR driver Blake Koch. A clip from a Fox News interview with Koch was shown. Koch lost his sponsor after he produced a commercial to encourage people to vote and ESPN felt it had political and religious overtones. Pickett interviewed Koch on the platform, who talked about sharing his faith in the racing community and the opportunities he and other Christian drivers have to share Christ. Koch asked for prayer for sponsors and for opportunities to share the Gospel. Pickett led in prayer for Koch. Liberty Baptist Church s Worship Ministry led in worship with the song, Let the Praises Ring. The choir and orchestra then sang, Not Unto Us. Dr. Brian Autry, SBCV s executive director, gave thanks for the music shared and noted that we are here for one united reason to worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Autry welcomed the convention and thanked the host church. Autry noted that he began serving as executive director six months ago. His introduction to the SBCV was as a college student, where he understood that the SBCV was standing on the Word of God. He has benefited from the cooperative partnership of SBC churches through seminary and in planting a church. He reminded the convention that the SBC of Virginia is a cooperative partnership of Gospel-minded churches, and he quoted Philippians 1:3-6. Autry noted the challenges and concerns facing our country and the world. He mentioned the historic meeting between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt where they established the Atlantic Charter, a partnership to protect freedom around the world (now known as NATO). We are in a spiritual battle now, and the world needs transformation just like it did then. We are a partnership the Lord is using to speak the truth and set people free in Christ. Our agenda is to be a coalition of strong churches with a bold commitment to the Great Commission. He then shared 1 Thessalonians 2:2b-4. Our confidence is in God s power, and our commitment is to God s truth, His holy Word. In Acts 17:6b, we are told that the believers turned the world upside down. That s what we re called to do. Autry gave thanks for those who have served the United States and said that we are called to do the same with the Gospel of Christ. Autry said that Churchill and Roosevelt concluded their meeting with the song, Onward Christian Soldiers, which Autry quoted. We are called to fight the good fight. Autry s prayer is that SBCV churches will be strong churches with a bold commitment to the Great Commission. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. The Liberty Baptist Church Worship Ministry led worship with the song, 10,000 Reasons. They then sang, Midnight Cry. Grant Ethridge introduced keynote speaker Rev. David Miller, evangelist and founder of Line Upon Line Ministries, and led in prayer for him. Miller shared a message entitled, Regeneration, from 1 Peter 1:1-5. Rev. Jack Noble, regional missionary (Southside) and Disaster Relief director, shared several announcements then welcomed Rev. Eric Ashley, pastor/ church planter of BridgePoint Church (Gloucester), to the platform. Ashley led in a closing prayer at 8:35 PM. MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 Brandon Pickett welcomed the convention at 9:00 AM. Jeff Askew led in worship with the songs, Mercy Song and Jesus Messiah. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. President Randall T. Hahn mentioned that several SBC seminaries were represented PG 10

11 MINUTES by exhibits in the gym. He encouraged attendees to visit the exhibits to find out about seminary lunches today. He then led in prayer. Steve Bradshaw directed attendees to the Annual Homecoming Program Guide to review the list of breakout sessions available. He then made several announcements before dismissing the convention to breakout sessions. The following breakout sessions were held at 9:15 and at 10:30 AM: 1. Ordering Financial Priorities for World Transformation DR. DOYLE CHAUNCEY President, SBC of Virginia Foundation REV. GARY HORTON Regional Missionary, Southwest, SBC of Virginia 2. Communities of Hope Panel of pastors whose churches have used Communities of Hope: REV. ANTHONY THOMAS Senior Pastor/Church Planter, The Hope Community Church, Hillsville REV. WENDELL HORTON Senior Pastor, Sky View Missionary Baptist Church, Fancy Gap MR. TONY SENDAYDIEGO Layman, Parkway Baptist Church, Moseley REV. CURT BRELAND Minister of Missions, First Baptist Church, Norfolk 3. Using Storying to Transform the World Interactive workshop with missionaries who have used storying in the field 4. Understanding and Engaging People of Different Faiths DR. JOHN EWERT Associate Vice President of Project Development and Fletcher Professor of Missions, Evangelism, and Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 5. Transforming the World Where You Live Through Servant Evangelism DR. DAVID WHEELER Director of the Center for Ministry Training and Professor of Evangelism at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; and NAMB Field Missionary 6. Shatter the Silence: Exploring Sub- Saharan Africa TIM & CINDI MELVIN Kingdom to Kingdom (K2K) Cluster Engagement Team Strategy Leaders, International Mission Board Breakouts were dismissed at 11:30 AM, and seminary luncheons were held off site. MONDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 The session began at 1:25 PM with Sounds of Liberty (led by Rev. Scott Bullman) singing, Still Standing. They then led in worship with the songs, The Solid Rock, I Have a Hope, and Amazing Grace. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. Brian Autry thanked Sounds of Liberty and welcomed the convention to the session. He then invited Dr. Maurice McCarthy, interim pastor of Westwood Baptist Church (Waynesboro), to the platform. McCarthy introduced Dr. Timothy A. Hight, pastor of GraceLife Baptist Church (Christiansburg), and prayed for him. Hight gave the theme introduction for Transforming the World, based on Mark 16:15. He encouraged believers to live out the power of the Gospel and not be content with what they ve already done. President Randall T. Hahn called the meeting to order and introduced GySgt Josh Nordurft, who led in prayer. Hahn announced that there were 350 messengers and 99 guests so far. He then recognized Rev. Curtis Barnes, chairman of the Resolutions Committee (pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (Colonial Heights)), and announced that resolutions should be submitted to Barnes at the minutes table by the end of the session. PG 11

12 Hahn recognized the Order of Business Committee, asking members to stand where they were. He explained that this committee would keep the convention on schedule and make decisions regarding any changes needed in the order of business. PRESIDENT Dr. Randall T. Hahn EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Brian Autry CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Rev. Wendell Horton 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Danny Campbell 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Rev. Reggie Hester SECRETARY Dr. Don Paxton Hahn also recognized Dr. Rodney Autry (pastor of Union Baptist Church (Hayes)), who would be serving as parliamentarian. He then asked the Executive Board members to stand and gave thanks for them. MOTION Hahn called for the adoption of the 2011 Annual Homecoming minutes, as printed on pages 7 17 of the Book of Reports. Hahn asked for questions, and there were none. Hahn called for a vote, and the motion passed unanimously. MOTION Hahn then called for the adoption of the 2012 Annual Homecoming program, as printed on pages 4 5 of the Book of Reports. He called for questions, and there were none. Hahn called for a vote, and the motion passed unanimously. Hahn suggested a limit of three minutes for those speaking toward motions. Hahn introduced Rev. Robert Rowland, chairman of the Maturing Churches Committee (pastor of Smyrna Baptist Church (Dinwiddie)), to give the Church Affiliation Report. Rowland directed messengers to pages in the Book of Reports. He asked for applause to be held until the end of the list of churches requesting affiliation. He asked members of the churches to stand as their church names were read. (see Churches Requesting Affiliation to the right) Rowland read the names and pastors names of the churches requesting affiliation as they were shown on the screens. Rowland noted that several churches applied for affiliation after the Book of Reports went to print: Africa Lighthouse Baptist Temple Charlottesville Rev. Peter Chege Unique Franklin Heights Baptist Church Rocky Mount Rev. Stan Parris Dual Spring Creek Baptist Church Cullen Rev. Paul McLinden Dual Rowland stated that if all of these churches were approved by the convention, SBCV s church total would be 591. Rowland read the Executive Board s recommendation found on page 46 of the Book of Reports: MOTION The Executive Board recommends to the messengers in the 2012 Annual Homecoming that churches requesting affiliation in this year s meeting be enthusiastically received into the SBCV. Hahn noted that since the recommendation was coming from the Executive Board, it did not need a second. He asked for questions, and there were none. Hahn called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. Hahn gave thanks for the new churches being added to the convention. Hahn invited all church staff members who were new to an SBCV church or new to the SBCV to stand. The convention applauded to welcome them into the SBCV family. PG 12

13 MINUTES CHURCHES REQUESTING AFFILIATION NORTH Evergreen Church Fredericksburg Rev. Scott Roberts Unique Jubilee Baptist Church Fredericksburg Rev. Michael M. Raphael Unique Korean Baptist Church Alexandria Rev. Jong Ke Shim Unique Open Door Baptist Church Culpeper Rev. Bernie R. Jernigan Unique Sojourn Church Fairfax Rev. Justin Pearson Unique Thompsontown Baptist Church Thompsontown, PA Rev. Theodore M. Kostich Sr. Dual Winchester Baptist Church Fredericksburg Rev. Tim White Unique Grace Baptist Church Arlington Rev. Mike Law Jr. Unique New Horizon Community Church Fairfax Rev. Jung C. Moon Unique Tree by the Stream Baptist Church Fairfax Rev. Young Lim Unique Rock Hill Baptist Church Stafford Rev. Matt McCraney Dual SOUTHEAST Battery Park Baptist Church Battery Park Rev. C. Alan Hogge Unique Freedom Biker Church Virginia Beach Rev. Rusty Rawls Unique SOUTHWEST Doe Run Baptist Church Ararat Rev. Terry Vaughan Unique Fairystone Baptist Church Stuart Rev. Clint Conner Unique CENTRAL-WEST Greater Grace Baptist Church Afton Rev. Michael Embrey Unique Harvest Fellowship Church Gretna Rev. Ryan Patterson Unique New Life Fellowship Church Roanoke Rev. Jim Martin Unique Sandy Level Baptist Church Sandy Level Dr. Kendell Smith Unique CENTRAL-EAST Cutbanks Baptist Church McKenney Rev. Stan Allen Unique The Church on the Avenue Richmond Rev. Jeff Chadwick Unique New Bridge Baptist Church Sandston Dr. Rob Edwards Unique = Non-SBCV-Funded Church Plants Hahn invited Rev. Andrew Rist, chairman of the Nominating Committee (pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church (Richmond)), to present the Nominating Committee Report, found on page 47 in the Book of Reports. Rist mentioned that the convention would only be voting on those new to the board or being renewed for a second term. He then read the recommendation from the committee: MOTION The Nominating Committee recommends to messengers in the 2012 Annual Homecoming that persons nominated in this year s meeting be approved to serve on the 2013 Executive Board of the SBCV. Note: Term expires at the end of the Annual Homecoming of the year indicated. PG 13

14 Hahn reminded the convention that the motion did not need a second since it was coming from a committee. He asked for questions, and there were none. Hahn called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. Sounds of Liberty led in worship with the songs, Everlasting God and Our God. Scott Bullman, director of Sounds of Liberty, gave thanks for the Sounds of Liberty team and reminded the convention that God is in control in all circumstances. Sounds of Liberty then sang, Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Brandon Pickett thanked Sounds of Liberty and introduced the first part of a video story about church planter Clint Clifton. The video shared how Clifton came to Christ as a teenager and was discipled and mentored by Rev. Dannie Williams in Florida. God gave Clifton a heart for church planting, and he ended up in Virginia for his education. After the video, Pickett encouraged attendees to come to future sessions to hear more of the story. Pickett then interviewed Dannie Williams about how he mentored a group of young men, out of which Clifton came. Williams shared how burdened he had been when he realized how few evangelic churches were on A1A in Palm Coast, FL. The Lord led his church and several others to plant there. Williams shared that you can t explain it on paper how to afford to plant a church but when you step out on faith, the Lord provides. Hahn thanked Williams for his words of encouragement about church planting. He also noted that the convention would have a break coming up for the purpose of networking and partnership opportunities. Hahn welcomed Brian Autry and Rev. Eddie Urbine, SBCV s treasurer and director of Ministry Support, to the platform. Hahn thanked former executive director and treasurer, Dr. Doyle Chauncey, for his years of service. The convention stood in applause. Autry introduced Urbine to give the Treasurer s Report. Urbine noted that our Cooperative Program gifts were down last year by $6,000 (from 2010). We have just closed the books for October, and Cooperative Program giving is at $7,365,785, which is 1.3% ahead of last year. SBCV churches have now given over $105 million to the Cooperative Program since the inception of the SBCV. Urbine gave thanks for both Doyle and Sharon Chauncey and all of their help in his transition into the role of treasurer. Autry expressed thanks for Urbine and asked for a round of applause to show the convention s commitment to pray for him. The convention applauded in response. Autry introduced a video greeting from the current SBC president, Dr. Fred Luter. Luter encouraged all SBC churches to give 1% more, which could make a significant eternal impact with the Gospel. Autry recalled how he served on SBCV s Vision 20/20 Task Force several years ago. That task force recommended that we, as a convention, give 0.25% more each year to the SBC. At the time, it didn t seem like it would make much of a difference. Autry explained that he has since learned it does make a large difference. Autry encouraged SBCV churches to accept Luter s challenge. The budget the Executive Board will recommend to the convention for adoption moves our investment to SBC causes from 50.75% to 51%. Investments in Virginia will be 49%. Autry gave thanks for our SBCV forefathers who had the faith to be pacesetters for other state conventions in terms of generosity. Autry noted that many Southern Baptists today do not understand or appreciate the Cooperative Program, which is the backbone of our cooperative partnership. The Cooperative Program = cooperative partnership. The ministries of the SBC exist because of CP giving they receive the following percentages of all that is forwarded to the SBC: IMB 50.2% NAMB 22.8% Theological Education Ministries 22.2% Other SBC Ministries 4.8% Autry noted that we don t appoint IMB missionaries if the applicants have debt (including school debt). When churches give to the CP, our students at SBC PG 14

15 MINUTES seminaries automatically receive a 50% reduction in tuition, which helps pave the way for them to become missionaries, pastors, etc. Autry explained that the SBCV budget is broken down in the following way: Church Planting 36.9% Church Strengthening and Mobilization 30.6% Ministry Support 16.5% Communications & Convention Relations 16% Autry reminded the convention of the spiritual battle that is church planting and asked churches to pray for church plants. Autry noted that CP dollars have also gone to support efforts to the storm victims of Hurricane Sandy. The phrase Ministry Support relates to how we come alongside and support SBCV churches in their work. For example, Church Ministry Services (CMS), which provides financial services for church plants and small churches, falls under the Ministry Support category. Autry gave thanks for SBCV s Media Team, which God has provided for communications and convention relations. The SBCV Foundation is also helping churches leave a financial legacy for future generations. Autry asked for prayerful consideration of the 2013 Ministry Investment Plan. Hahn read the Executive Board s recommendation, found on page 51 of the Book of Reports: MOTION The Executive Board recommends to messengers in the 2012 Annual Homecoming that the Proposed 2013 Cooperative Program Ministry Investment Plan in the amount of $9,000,000 be adopted. Hahn noted that the vote would take place the next morning and that Urbine would be available in room 106 during the upcoming break to answer any questions regarding the Ministry Investment Plan. Hahn dismissed the convention for a 20-minute break. Sounds of Liberty resumed the meeting by singing, Power in the Blood. They then led in worship with the songs, Your Grace Is Enough and Forever Reign. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. Brandon Pickett introduced the second chapter of a video series about Clint Clifton. The video shared how Clifton came to meet and serve with Rev. Bill Jessup at Stafford Baptist Church (Stafford). The church had a heart for church planting, and the Lord led Stafford and the Cliftons to plant in Northern Virginia. SBCV partnered with the church to plant Pillar Church of Dumfries. The Lord has given the church plant a heart to train others to go out and plant more churches. Rev. Ken Nienke, pastor of Fellowship Community Church (Salem), introduced and prayed for keynote speaker Rev. Ellis Prince, lead and teaching pastor of The Gallery Church in Baltimore, MD. Prince thanked SBCV Disaster Relief workers who were serving in his home state of Maryland in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Prince preached a message from John 17:20-25, Matthew 16:26, Proverbs 4, Galatians 5:14-26, and Romans 12 entitled, The Cost Is Unity. He then led in prayer. Hahn thanked Prince for the challenge he gave to the convention to truly make disciples. Hahn noted that there would be an installation service that night for SBCV s new executive director, Dr. Brian Autry. Rev. Shawn Ames, regional missionary (Central-West), shared a few announcements and introduced Rev. John Wyble, pastor/ church planter of Living Word Deaf Church (Forest) and SBCV catalytic church planter. Wyble closed the session in prayer through sign language as his wife translated for him. A church planters dinner and a women s dinner were held at 4:45 PM after the session. MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 The session began at 6:45 PM. Sounds of Liberty led in worship with the songs, Victory in Jesus and The Saving One. PG 15

16 Hahn thanked Sounds of Liberty and the Worship Ministry of Liberty Baptist Church. He then introduced Dr. Kelly Burris, pastor of Kempsville Baptist Church (Virginia Beach) and chairman of the Executive Director Search Committee. Burris expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve the Lord and serve the SBCV. He is grateful for how the Lord used SBCV s former leaders: Doyle Chauncey, Geoff Hammond, and Jeff Ginn. Burris shared what a privilege it had been to serve with the Executive Director Search Committee. He asked the members of the committee to stand if present: Rick Caldwell (Concord-Farmille), Neal Hawks (Pioneer-Max Meadows), Cliff Jordan (Movement-Richmond), Drew Landry (Spotswood- Fredericksburg), Vanessa Ross (Reservoir-Yorktown), and Teresa Sours (Wayne Hills-Waynesboro). Burris read from the Book of 1 Samuel and explained how the committee prayed for God s man. They focused on a profile without anyone in mind and narrowed down their prospects to seven. Then they narrowed those down to three, but one quickly rose to the top. Burris shared about Autry s education and experience in various churches. Autry planted a church with 40 people that now averages over 1,000. The search committee unanimously recommended Autry to the Executive Board in October, and the board unanimously elected him as executive director. Video greetings from Dr. Kevin Ezell (president of the North American Mission Board), Dr. Tom Elliff (president of the International Mission Board), and Dr. Jeff Ginn (former executive director and now pastor of Istrouma Baptist Church (Baton Rouge, LA)) were shown. Rev. Derek Futrell, pastor of worship and missions at the church Autry planted (Parkway Baptist Church (Moseley)), shared a few words of gratitude for his friendship with Autry. He then sang, The End of the Beginning. SPONSORING CHURCHES & CHURCH PLANTS Sponsoring Church Pastor Church Plants City Church Planter Aletheia-Norfolk Jamie Limato Catalyst Church Newport News Jeff Mingee Bethel-Yorktown Doug Echols Catalyst Church Newport News Jeff Mingee BridgePoint-Gloucester Eric Ashley Next Level Church Yorktown Rob Shepherd Christian Life-Jonesville Randy Aldridge Christian Life Fellowship Jonesville Emery Minton Emmanuel-Manassas Bill Hansen Impact Church Centreville Brandon Hembree First-Bassett Lew Bennett The Ridge Community Church Stuart Tim Lavinder First-Hurt Eddie McDonald Harvest Fellowship Church Gretna Ryan Patterson Fishersville-Fishersville Steve Parker River Church Madison Heights Brad Mullinax Good News-Alexandria Cal Wallace Korean Baptist Church Alexandria Jong Shim Grace Harvest-Amelia Mark Wells The Discipleship Company Richmond Ben Knotts Guilford-Sterling Michael McKinley Winchester Baptist Church Winchester Tim White Fuente-Charlottesville Daniel Bannister Africa Lighthouse Baptist Temple Charlottesville Peter Chege Oasis-Amherst Bubba Rose River Church Madison Heights Brad Mullinax Pillar-Dumfries Clint Clifton Pillar Church Stafford Roy Garza Remnant-Richmond Bryan Laughlin Sojourn Church Fairfax Justin Pearson Rileyville-Rileyville Chris Walker LifeSong Church Harrisonburg Ed Rodriguez Rosedale-Abingdon Don Paxton Christ Community Church Abingdon Kenny Bolling Sky View-Fancy Gap Wendell Horton The Hope Community Church Hillsville Anthony Thomas Spotswood-Fredericksburg Drew Landry Capital City Fellowship Fairfax Ron Jones Wayne Hills-Waynesboro Danny Campbell Wayne Hills Deaf Fellowship Waynesboro John Wyble PG 16

17 MINUTES APPROVED CHURCH PLANTING APPRENTICES Apprentice City Pastor Church Plant Stephen Richardson Amherst Bubba Rose Oasis Church Bobby Oliveri Dumfries Clint Clifton Pillar Church Matthew Lloyd Glade Springs John Stapleton Church of the Crossroads Richard Boyce Crozet Walter Davis Life Journey Church Aaron Evans Bedford Jonge Tate Bedrock Church A video was shown interviewing Brian and Jennifer Autry about their family, their ministry experience, and their heart for SBCV. Brandon Pickett asked the Autry family to stand, and the convention applauded in gratitude and support. Former SBCV presidents Dr. Tim Hight, Dr. Kelly Burris, Dr. Tim Piland, and Dr. Mark Becton came to the platform, and Autry washed their feet to honor their service. Burris invited Autry s family to the platform and called upon the former presidents to lay hands upon them. Doyle Chauncey led in prayer for the Autry family and for the SBCV. Pickett invited Rev. Mark Custalow, Church Planting Team leader, to the platform, who introduced the next chapter of the Clint Clifton video story. The video highlighted Pillar Church s desire not to be a mega church but to continue planting churches. One church Pillar has recently planted is at Quantico, reaching Marines for Christ. After the video, Custalow recognized that SBCV churches commit each year to sponsor new church plants. He explained that the churches that have done so in 2012 have received Eagle Award plaques in their local church settings. Rev. Ron Kidd (church planting strategist) and Rev. Chris Dowd (associate church planting strategist) read the names of those sponsoring churches, their pastors, the church plants, and their planters. The planters and sponsoring church pastors came to the platform as their names were read. (see Sponsoring Churches & Church Plants to the left) Kidd and Dowd also read the names of church planting apprentices that were approved in (see Approved Church Planting Apprentices above) Dowd also noted that Miguel Davilla s sponsor church is out of state (Second Baptist, Springfield, MO), so he does not show on the list, but he will be planting Hampton Roads Fellowship in Hampton. Dowd then led in prayer for the church plants. Sounds of Liberty and combined choirs from Liberty Baptist Church (Hampton) and Bethel Baptist Church (Yorktown) sang, I Will Not Be Shaken. They then led in worship with the song, O God, Our Help in Ages Past. Pickett introduced the next chapter of the Clint Clifton video story. The video focused on the Praetorian Project that Pillar Church has begun, which seeks to plant a church on every Marine base to reach military families, whose needs are unique. Pillar is seeking 100 churches to help fund these churches. Brian Autry, Clint Clifton, and a US Marine came to the platform. Autry encouraged SBCV churches to commit to the Praetorian Project. Church pastors began coming to the front, committing their churches to this initiative. Autry thanked those churches and asked Hahn to lead in prayer that more churches would do the same. Hahn followed in prayer and Autry asked the pastors who came forward to talk to Clifton or Custalow. [As of 12/31/12, $19, was received for the Praetorian Project.] Autry shared that Clint Clifton had recently been selected to PG 17

18 be the North American Mission Board s Send DC coordinator for church planting in the Greater Metro Washington, DC area. The nations are coming to our nation s capital, and we are called to reach them with the Gospel. Autry asked Clifton how the convention could pray for him. Clifton noted that it s going to take many churches working together. Some of the major difficulties are the cost of living and the diversity of the people. Although the challenges can seem endless, Clifton encouraged SBCV churches to pool their resources and support planting in DC. Autry asked those who would commit to pray for Clifton and for reaching DC for Christ to stand. Autry then led in prayer. Pastor Milton Harding, pastor of congregational care at Centreville Baptist Church (Centreville), introduced and prayed for keynote speaker Dr. Michael Catt, pastor of Sherwood Hills Baptist Church in Albany, GA. Catt committed his church to help with the Praetorian Project as well. He then shared a message from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13, entitled, The Battle That Must Be Won, and led in prayer. Dr. Don Cockes, regional missionary (Valley), shared several announcements. Rev. Roy Garza, senior pastor/church planter of Pillar Church (Stafford), closed the session in prayer at 9:20 PM. A reception was then held in the foyer in honor of Dr. Autry s installation as executive director. TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 The session began at 8:55 AM with Sounds of Liberty singing, Again I Say Rejoice. They then led in worship with the songs, Sing to the King and Glorious Day. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. 1st Vice President Dr. Danny Campbell (pastor of Wayne Hills Baptist Church (Waynesboro)) welcomed the convention and introduced Dr. David Adams, director of Pastoral Leadership at Liberty University. Adams emphasized the need for local churches to train and equip those who will later become pastors. He encouraged the convention to pray for people to follow the Lord in pastoral ministry. Adams then led in prayer. Video greetings were shown from the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the North American Mission Board, and the SBC Executive Committee. General T.C. Pinckney, editor of The Baptist Banner, gave an oral report from the Banner. He then announced that The Banner Award would be given to Ms. D.J. Coulson (not present) for handling the finances for the Banner at the SBCV. Rev. Cal Wallace, chairman of the Banner s Nominating Committee, presented the following names for the Banner s board of trustees: Carroll Hamilton (Spotswood Baptist Church, Fredericksburg) Brent Vickery (Ramoth Baptist Church, Stafford) Pinckney called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of the nominees. President Hahn called the meeting to order. He also announced that former SBCV pastor Chip Roberson had passed away and there would be a service at Bethel Baptist Church in Chesapeake that weekend. Hahn noted that the exhibit hall would be closing at 1:30 PM. He encouraged attendees to sign up for the drawing for a mission trip scholarship. He also noted that there would be two SBCV camps for youth in the summer of 2013 and that the one in Richmond would be a mission camp and would have a lower cost. He announced that there were 394 messengers and 116 guests registered so far, for a total of 510. Hahn introduced Rev. Wendell Horton, chairman of the Executive Board (pastor of Sky View Missionary Baptist Church (Fancy Gap)), who directed the messengers to the Proposed 2013 Ministry Investment Plan (MIP) on pages of the Book of Reports. He reminded them that the MIP had been presented by Brian Autry during the Monday afternoon session and there had been a time for questions with Eddie Urbine as well. Horton read the motion from page 51 of the Book of Reports: PG 18

19 MINUTES MOTION The Executive Board recommends to messengers in the 2012 Annual Homecoming that the Proposed 2013 Cooperative Program Ministry Investment Plan in the amount of $9,000,000 be adopted. Hahn noted that since the recommendation was coming from the Executive Board, it did not need a second. He asked for questions, and there were none. Hahn called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of the motion. Hahn introduced the chairman of the Resolutions Committee, Rev. Curtis Barnes, pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (Colonial Heights). Barnes read resolution 1: Resolution 1 WHEREAS, The 2012 Annual Homecoming of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia has been a time of edification, encouragement, and equipping; and WHEREAS, We recognize that an event of this magnitude requires diligent preparation and planning; and WHEREAS, We acknowledge the warm and gracious hospitality of Grant Ethridge and the people of Liberty Baptist Church; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the messengers to the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia meeting in Hampton, VA, November 11-13, 2012, express heartfelt gratitude to the Lord and to all those He has used to bring about an Annual Homecoming characterized by a wonderful spirit of unity and cooperation focused on the Great Commission. Hahn asked for questions, and there were none. He called for a vote, which was unanimous, and the resolution was adopted. Barnes read resolution 2: Resolution 2 WHEREAS, The members of the United States Armed Forces give of themselves courageously from love of country and devotion to duty to the extent that All gave some and some gave all; and WHEREAS, said service members frequently see far less reward or expressions of thanksgiving and appreciation than their actions merit; and WHEREAS, we recognize the sacrifices made by the families of our service men and women are commensurate with that of the soldiers themselves; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the messengers of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia hold them in the highest esteem for their sacrifice and service inasmuch as they have allowed themselves to be instruments of God s goodness in securing our freedom of worship and conscience. Hahn asked for questions, and there were none. He called for a vote, which was unanimous, and the resolution was adopted. Barnes read resolution 3: Resolution 3 WHEREAS, The election of November 6, 2012 has served as a reminder that God is the one who holds the keys and hearts of Kings, it is recognized historically that spiritual awakening has come in similar periods as the result of unified, explicit, extraordinary prayer on the part of all God s people and acknowledging that prayer is indeed our greatest need and most powerful resource; and WHEREAS, We affirm our Baptist heritage as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention messengers in June 1980 that The Kingdom of God is above all, to influence all in terms of the eternal and sovereign will of God and that in terms of 1 Timothy 2:1-5 that the church is always to pray for all peoples and especially for civil authorities; and WHEREAS, The 2012 Annual Homecoming has emphasized the changing demographics and culture of our nation and increasing opportunities for sharing the Gospel by fulfilling the Great Commission; therefore, be it PG 19

20 RESOLVED, That the churches of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia pray regularly and consistently for spiritual awakening in our homes, churches, and communities and for our elected leaders at the local, state, and national level; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia view the changes in our nation as a providential missiological opportunity by maintaining a focus, passion, and intentionality on sharing the Gospel through Great Commission initiatives. Pastor Ted Kostich of Thompsontown Baptist Church (Thompsontown, PA) asked for the first slide to be shown again. He then suggested that the first line could sound, to those outside our network, like the churches of the SBCV were criticizing the outcome of the election. He suggested removing the words, the election of November 6, 2012 has served as a reminder that. Barnes explained that the committee only intended to mean that, because of the election, we have noticed changing demographics in our country. Hahn asked if Kostich was making a motion to change the resolution s wording. MOTION (BUT WITHDRAWN BEFORE COMING TO A VOTE) Kostich made a motion to omit the words, the election of November 6, 2012 has served as a reminder that. There was a second to the motion. Hahn asked for questions. Rev. Pete Hypes, pastor of Bermuda Baptist Church (Chester), suggested that the wording be changed to say, Current events, rather than, The election of November 6, Kostich withdrew his motion and deferred to Hypes for his suggestion. MOTION (BUT NOT BROUGHT TO A VOTE) Hypes made a motion that the wording be changed to say, Based on current events, they have served as a reminder. There was a second to the motion. Dr. Rob Edwards, pastor of New Bridge Baptist Church (Sandston), spoke against the motion to change the wording, stating that the original resolution simply spoke of the need to pray, no matter who the president is. Rev. Scott Quinn, pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church (Spotsylvania) also spoke against the motion to change the wording. He quoted 1 Timothy 2 and noted that SBCV should not be concerned about what the culture would think of the resolution. Quinn stated that he believed the original resolution was clear and carried the correct understanding and meaning. Mr. Bill Snead, messenger from Grace Southern Baptist Church (Virgilina), spoke against the motion but said he believed the wording should be changed to avoid being insensitive in the churches communities. Snead suggested the wording be changed to, historically, all elections in this country have served as a reminder rather than mentioning the specific date of the recent election. President Hahn deferred back to Resolutions Chairman Barnes. MOTION Barnes made a motion that the resolution be referred back to the committee to rework the first line. Hahn called for a vote, which was determined to be at least 2/3 in favor of sending the resolution back to the Resolutions Committee. Hahn noted that the committee would bring back a revised resolution that afternoon. Hahn introduced Dr. Brian Autry to give the Executive Director s Report. Autry reminded the convention that we live in desperate times and that we desire to be biblically correct in all things. He is grateful we can have these types of discussions and that our discussions are not over the types of things some state conventions have to deal with. Those issues were settled with the SBCV from PG 20

21 MINUTES the beginning. Autry asked the attendees to shake a few hands. Autry said he wants the convention to be encouraged about what God is doing in SBC of Virginia churches. Autry desires for SBCV never to forget that our partnership is based on theology, not just techniques. He prays that we will realize we are more than a convention we are a coalition of churches and that our allegiance must be to the Lord Jesus and His Gospel. He prays that pastors and planters will remember they are on the same team. He encouraged churches to give through the Cooperative Program, which is a mighty missionary enterprise. He prays that pastors will not be lone rangers and that we will remember that the Gospel task is huge, but our God is able. Autry quoted from Ephesians 3:20 that God is able to do more than we can even imagine. He noted that the SBCV is a powerful partnership. Autry quoted Acts 9:31, which is his prayer for SBCV churches. Autry believes God is doing a great work in the younger generation, and it s our job to help them grow in the faith. Autry acknowledged that many SBCV Disaster Relief workers were currently serving in the Northeast (in response to Hurricane Sandy). Autry affirmed that revival would come through the faithfulness of God s family. Autry asked the convention to show its appreciation for the volunteers serving across the Northeast, and the convention applauded in response. Autry s desire is for the SBCV to be strong churches with a bold commitment to the Great Commission. Autry pointed to the braided rope each attendee had received upon entering the session. He then read from Ecclesiastes 4 and reminded the convention that if we hold the rope together, we can do more for Christ. Autry quoted Doyle Chauncey from September 16, 1996: Let s work together until Jesus comes, always in His strength, always for His glory. Together we can make a difference in Virginia and beyond! And in the end, it will truly be worth it all to have given our time, resources, and individual loyalty to the One who gives us eternal and abundant life through His Son Jesus Christ. Sounds of Liberty led in worship with the song, In Christ Alone. Dr. Bryan Smith, pastor of First Baptist Church (Roanoke), introduced the first chapter of a video story about missionary Mike Smith. The video focused on Mike growing up at First Baptist Church (Roanoke). While in the youth group there, Mike went on a mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya. He also served in a ministry to troubled teens and then went into pastoral ministry. Brandon Pickett said that more of Mike s story would be shown later. Mr. Mark Gauthier, Missions Mobilization Team leader, introduced the following pastors and led a panel discussion with them about Acts 1:8 missions: REV. JOEY BRAY Church Administrator, The Tabernacle, Danville REV. ERIC SCHOLTEN Senior Pastor, Living Proof Baptist Church, Williamsburg REV. CHRIS DOWD Executive Pastor, Bedrock Community Church, Bedford, and Associate Church Planting Strategist, SBC of Virginia Dowd shared about how the Lord had led his church (Bedrock Community Church (Bedford)) to minister in Nicaragua. Those in Nicaragua are now even sending money to help with our relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Gauthier and Dowd explained that someone from First Baptist Church (Norfolk) wanted to go to Nicaragua, but her church didn t have plans to go. Through the Acts 1:8 Network, SBCV was able to connect her with Bedrock to go with its team. She served as a much-needed translator, and at least one young man got saved. Bray shared how his church (The Tabernacle (Danville)) had been ministering in Haiti for over 30 years. After the earthquake, through the Acts 1:8 Network, the Lord networked three other churches to work with The Tabernacle. One of those churches was Centreville Baptist Church (Centreville). The churches partnered with several organizations and were able to construct seven houses in five days. Coca Cola even donated a playground assembly set. The work opened the door to share the Gospel. PG 21

22 Gauthier shared that Aubrey Ralph, a member of Centreville, got the bug to keep going back to Haiti. He has been seven times and has brought eight SBCV churches. Scholten shared about his church (Living Proof Baptist Church (Williamsburg)) having a heart for Haiti and participating in the Buckets of Hope project. Several church members, including Scholten s wife, went to Haiti, which helped ignite the church s excitement for ministry there. There is also a Haitian family in their church, which further connects Living Proof to Haiti. In December, Scholten will be taking a trip there (and bringing one of his Haitian church members with him). They will be meeting with churches to help them develop a process for discipling believers. Gauthier said that SBCV has 19 networks in the Acts 1:8 Network, with the goal of helping churches network together. Gauthier thanked the churches for what they re doing for the Lord through missions. Doyle Chauncey presented The Nehemiah Awards for Service to Rev. Glen McLaughlin and Mr. Arthur Leary and shared some biographical information. McLaughlin was involved with the SBCV from the very beginning as pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church (Leesburg) and made a motion in 1995 that the calling of SBCV s first executive director serve as a recognition of the possible formation of a separate state convention. Over the years, he has served on the Missions Committee and the Executive Board of the SBCV. He is currently an active member of Hamilton Baptist Church (Hamilton). Leary has been a faithful, dedicated, and serving member of Liberty Baptist Church (Hampton) for 43 years. He attended early SBCV meetings with his then pastor Al Gilbert and supported Liberty becoming affiliated with the SBCV. He has served on the SBCV Executive Board since 2007 and has commendably chaired several of its committees. Chauncey asked McLaughlin s and Leary s families to stand. Leary gave thanks for the opportunity to serve the Lord. Autry led in prayer. A video greeting was shown from LifeWay Christian Resources. Sounds of Liberty led in worship with the song, Fairest Lord Jesus. They then sang, I Am. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. Rev. Don Matthews, regional missionary (Central-West), introduced the second chapter of the Mike Smith video story. The video shared how, at the last moment, Matthews had asked Smith to go on a vision trip to Africa. The Lord used that trip to call Smith to fulltime missionary service. Rev. Pete Hypes, pastor of Bermuda Baptist Church (Chester), introduced keynote speaker Dr. Randall T. Hahn, president of SBCV and pastor of Colonial Heights Baptist Church (Colonial Heights). Hahn reminded the convention that the Resolutions Committee was reassessing resolution 3 and would bring a revised resolution to the convention at the time for unfinished business later that afternoon. Hahn then shared the president s address from Romans 15 16, entitled, Partnering Big for the Gospel. Rev. Bill Wennersten, church planting strategist, shared a few announcements and introduced SBCV Secretary Dr. Don Paxton, pastor of Rosedale Baptist Church (Abingdon). Paxton closed the session in prayer at 12:00 PM and asked a blessing for the fellowship lunch to follow. A free fellowship lunch was held in the dining hall. The program at the lunch focused on Missions Mobilization. Mrs. Terry Price from Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, VA received the Disaster Relief Volunteer of the Year Award. TUESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 The session began at 1:26 PM with Sounds of Liberty and Lorenzo Jackson leading in worship with the songs, No Other Name and Majestic. They then sang, Your Great Name. PG 22

23 MINUTES Video greetings were shown from GuideStone Financial Resources and the International Mission Board. Mark Gauthier introduced the third chapter of the Mike Smith video story, explaining how the opportunity to go on a mission trip can change a person s life. The video shared how the Lord connected Smith to the chief of the Nkoya people and how the chief paved the way for Smith to reach the Nkoya for Christ. President Hahn called the meeting to order and announced it was time for unfinished business. He invited Curtis Barnes, chairman of the Resolutions Committee, to the platform. Barnes read a revised version of resolution 3: Revised Resolution 3 WHEREAS, All elections, including the election of November 6, 2012, should always remind believers that God is the one who holds the keys and hearts of kings and that historically, spiritual awakening has come in similar periods as the result of unified, explicit, extraordinary prayer on the part of all God s people and acknowledging that prayer is indeed our greatest need and most powerful resource; and WHEREAS, We affirm our Baptist heritage as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention messengers in June 1980 that The Kingdom of God is above all, to influence all in terms of the eternal and sovereign will of God and that in terms of 1 Timothy 2:1-5 that the church is always to pray for all peoples and especially for civil authorities; and WHEREAS, The 2012 Annual Homecoming has emphasized the changing demographics and culture of our nation and increasing opportunities for sharing the Gospel by fulfilling the Great Commission; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the churches of the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia pray regularly and consistently for spiritual awakening in our homes, churches, and communities and for our elected leaders at the local, state, and national level; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia view the changes in our nation as a providential missiological opportunity by maintaining a focus, passion, and intentionality on sharing the Gospel through Great Commission initiatives. Barnes reiterated that the goal of the committee with this resolution was to voice a call to pray for our country and our leaders not to see our changing culture as a threat but as an opportunity to reach the world with the Gospel. Barnes emphasized we are not focused on a candidate but on the Gospel. He emphasized that the Resolutions Committee did not intend to put anything out that could possibly be inflammatory. Hahn noted that the resolution did not need a second since it was coming from a committee. He called for questions. Del Curtis, messenger from Living Proof Baptist Church (Williamsburg) acknowledged his appreciation for the committee s work. He expressed concern, however, that the mentioning of the date of this year s election could be misconstrued by the media. Curtis noted that Nehemiah never blamed anyone but called the people to pray. Curtis expressed concern that this resolution could distract from our mission. Sweh Velilla, youth pastor of Smyrna Baptist Church (Dinwiddie), reminded the convention that the media will sway whatever it desires, and it will be against us no matter what because we are not like the world. Velilla said that what matters is that we are standing on Scripture. Kevin Giedd, messenger from Living Proof Baptist Church (Williamsburg) mentioned that many churches are afraid to use the words Southern Baptist in their church names in certain areas to prevent being vilified or misunderstood. Giedd noted that we should keep them in consideration when we put forth resolutions. PG 23

24 Hahn called for a vote on the revision to resolution 3. There were several dissenting votes, but the revised resolution was adopted. Hahn announced that it was time for the election of officers: president, 1st vice president, 2nd vice president, and secretary. 1st Vice President Danny Campbell called for nominations for president. Rev. Pat Fiordelise, pastor of Kingsland Baptist Church (Chesterfield), nominated Dr. Randall T. Hahn to serve a second term as president and shared some information about how God had used Hahn at Colonial Heights Baptist Church (Colonial Heights). Campbell asked if there were any other nominations, and there were none. Campbell called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of Hahn. Hahn asked for prayer that his serving in this role would lead to more people coming to know Christ. Hahn called for nominations for 1st vice president. Dr. Kelly Burris, pastor of Kempsville Baptist Church (Virginia Beach), nominated Dr. Doug Echols, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church (Yorktown), and shared how the Lord had used him in ministry at several SBCV churches. Hahn asked if there were any other nominations, and there were none. He then called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of Echols. Hahn called for nominations for 2nd vice president. Dr. Mark Becton, pastor of Grove Ave. Baptist Church (Richmond), thanked Hahn for his message that day and his leadership. Becton nominated Rev. Robert Rowland, pastor of Smyrna Baptist Church (Dinwiddie), for 2nd vice president and shared the godly qualifications of Rowland. Hahn asked if there were any other nominations, and there were none. He then called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of Rowland. Hahn called for nominations for secretary. Rev. Jim Stone, executive pastor of Spotswood Baptist Church (Fredericksburg), nominated Dr. Daryl Harbin, pastor of Zion Baptist Church (Orange), and shared how the Lord had used him in his ministry. Hahn asked for other nominations, and there were none. He then called for a vote, which was unanimous in favor of Harbin. Sounds of Liberty sang, Hosanna. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. Eddie Urbine presented The Macedonia Awards for Cooperative Program Giving to Grove Ave. Baptist Church (Richmond) for the highest total CP giving in 2011 (Pastor Mark Becton receiving) and Matoaca Baptist Church (Matoaca) for the highest CP giving per capita in 2011 (Pastor Donald Joyner receiving). Brandon Pickett announced that Glenda Carver from Palestine Baptist Church (Huddleston) won the drawing for $250 towards estate or will planning through the SBC of Virginia Foundation. Pickett asked members from Mike Smith s home church (Deerfield Baptist Church (Deerfield)) to stand, and the convention applauded. A Skype call was connected with Mike Smith in Africa, and Smith s video feed was shown on the screens. Smith asked for prayer for continuous electricity and water, which are in short supply. He also asked SBCV attendees to join the Smiths prayer list by ing him at smiths4zambia@gmail.com. He asked for prayer for local leaders in Zambia and for the Bible school they have started there. The goal is for the students to come to the school for one week three times a year to be trained and discipled to lead new churches. There are currently five churches in their district. The newest church is seeing about 5 6 decisions for Christ each week and is averaging about 80 in attendance. They are working hard to disciple new believers. Smith asked for prayer for two specific areas where they re planning to plant. They are praying about bringing a national missionary from another area of Zambia to that area. The church in Mkumbo is only four months old, and people are growing and catching the vision. They recently had an all-night prayer meeting and yet another meeting just a few hours later. Smith asked for prayer that Mr. Limata will not prevent the church meeting where they ve been gathering. The church is seeking a plot of land (which will cost about $1,000) on which to build. Smith asked for prayer PG 24

25 MINUTES for his family: wife (Amy) and children (Tyler and Evie) for good friends for them and contentment. Amy homeschools the kids and leads women s Bible studies. He asked for prayer for friends for his family. Jim Davis from Kingsland Baptist Church (Richmond), whose son serves with Smith, led in prayer for the Smith family. Autry pointed out that only $1,000 is needed to buy that plot of land for the church. Autry noted that there may be someone who could meet that need right then. Autry asked anyone who would like to donate towards this to see Eddie Urbine in the foyer. [As of 12/31/12, $8, was received toward the ministry of Mike Smith/Zambia and was forwarded to the International Mission Board.] The members of Sounds of Liberty introduced themselves then led in worship with the song, Never Once. A video was shown of baptisms at various SBC of Virginia churches. Rev. Trey Hensley, pastor of The Camp of Faith Church (Stephens City), introduced and prayed for keynote speaker Rev. Afshin Ziafat, lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX. Ziafat shared a message from 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, entitled, The Transforming Power of the Gospel. The man who won the drawing for the $1,000 mission trip scholarship (awarded during the fellowship lunch) announced that he would donate his scholarship so that Mike Smith could purchase the land needed to build the church in Africa. Autry invited the 2012 officers to the platform and presented each with a framed certificate of appreciation. The convention applauded them for their service: PRESIDENT Randall T. Hahn 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Danny Campbell 2ND VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY Reggie Hester Don Paxton Autry then asked the new officers to come to the platform: PRESIDENT Randall T. Hahn 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Doug Echols 2ND VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY Robert Rowland Daryl Harbin Autry announced next year s Annual Homecoming details: NOVEMBER 10 12, 2013 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ROANOKE Keynote Speakers: SUN. EVENING & MON. MORNING: Dr. Ed Stetzer, President, LifeWay Research MON. AFTERNOON: Dr. Russell Moore, Dean of the School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary MON. EVENING: Dr. Danny Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary TUES. AFTERNOON: Dr. Don Wilton, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC Autry invited Rev. Fernando Mangieri, pastor/church planter of Iglesia Bautista Nueva Esperanza (Richmond) and SBCV catalytic church planter, to the platform. Autry noted that the prayer would be in Spanish with no translation because God needs no translation. He encouraged the messengers to pray for the world to be reached with the Gospel. Mangieri closed the session in prayer at 3:57 PM. Respectfully submitted, DR. DON L. PAXTON SBCV Secretary MRS. CHRISTINA S. GARLAND Recording Secretary PG 25

26 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT FROM DR. BRIAN AUTRY OUR GOD IS ABLE N ow to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. EPHESIANS 3:20-21 THE NEED FOR REVIVAL & SPIRITUAL AWAKENING As followers of Jesus, as leaders in His churches, and as people who have claimed to believe in the inerrancy of Scripture, we understand the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14. We must lay aside our pride and kneel down in prayer and repentance for revival to come to this land. We must renew the call for pastors to pray together, for churches to pray together, and for this partnership of churches to prioritize prayer as we confess our dependence upon God s favor. STRONGER TOGETHER At present, SBC of Virginia is a partnership of over 600 churches. By God s grace and with your support, SBC of Virginia will be a partnership of strong churches with a bold commitment to the Great Commission. Our pastors and churches, who at times stood alone in standing for the Scriptures, cherish the value of this fellowship of churches. As one pastor shared, SBC of Virginia is blessed to be a united fellowship in our shared theology, statement of faith, and allegiance to biblical authority. Let s work together until Jesus comes, always in His strength, always for His glory. Together we can make a difference in Virginia and beyond! DOYLE CHAUNCEY September 16, 1996 SBCV ANNUAL MEETING PG 26

27 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT We are a fellowship with a purpose. We are united by biblical convictions and by our missions commitment. We are a partnership of churches, working together as allies in the Great Commission. The Apostle John, while exiled on Patmos for his biblical convictions and missions commitment, penned The Revelation of Jesus Christ. In Revelation 1:9, he reminds the churches that we are brothers and partners. We are a family, and we are an army. We are stronger together. TOGETHER WE CAN STRENGTHEN CHURCHES We have introduced leadership summits that are statewide opportunities for pastor fellowship and equipping. A leadership summit for pastors of smaller congregations equipped and encouraged over 75 pastors. Because prayer is fundamental and foundational for strong churches, a prayer summit is planned for An Empowered Conference with Dr. Fred Luter, focusing on evangelism, is planned for March SBCV missionaries and staff provide direct consultation to churches; equipping opportunities; and ongoing support to strengthen local church ministries. TOGETHER WE CAN PLANT CHURCHES We have focused our church planting strategy on reaching the lost and penetrating the darkness that is still evident across our mission field. With intention, we now have a church planting strategist focusing on developing and building our work with various people groups. We are also developing church planting strategy teams across our mission field to forge a partnership among churches that will work towards readiness, recruitment, mentoring, and multiplication of strong churches with a bold commitment to the Great Commission strong churches planting strong churches. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & DEVELOPMENTS ETHNIC & PEOPLE GROUP MINISTRIES This year, SBCV will have its first Annual Hispanic Conference. Strategy teams of leaders representing various people groups are being developed. EVANGELISM Randy Aldridge, one of our church planting strategists, is also now serving as our evangelism strategist. He has served as a pastor and church planter and will coordinate resources and strategies for evangelism. My Hope with Billy Graham We are partnering with the Billy Graham Association to serve as a resource to SBC of Virginia churches and pastors with this national emphasis on evangelism. The Empowered Conference for pastors, staff, and church leaders, featurying Dr. Fred Luter, is planned for March 11, 2014 and will be hosted by Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton. TOGETHER WE CAN MOBILIZE CHURCHES Mobilizing churches for evangelism and missions is at the core of our work to strengthen churches in making disciples of all nations. Our Disaster Relief Ministry has been active throughout the year. Churches are being mobilized for church planting through Send DC and Send Montreal. Fusion Mission Camp mobilized students this summer. Strategies to mobilize churches to serve in Appalachia, the Dakotas, and internationally are also underway. SBCV s Acts 1:8 Networks are at the heart of mobilizing churches long term for Great Commission impact. EMPOWERED CONFERENCE MARCH 11, 2014 LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH HAMPTON, VIRGINIA FINANCIAL AND STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT A new GuideStone partnership has been established. Gary Horton, our regional missionary in the southwest, is now serving as our SBCV GuideStone representative. This year, our SBCV Foundation assisted churches in the area of stewardship. Financial seminars for pastors were held across Virginia. Estate planning, church incorporation, and other stewardship support were provided. SBCV Church Ministry Services assists church plants and churches with their ongoing financial management. INNOVATIVE FAITH RESOURCES This is our media missions ministry of the SBCV. The vision for PG 27

28 Our Empowered media outreach has expanded beyond Empowered devotional videos. Empowered Radio now airs Saturday mornings on Victory FM. Innovative Faith Resources is to assist God s people in telling the story of His work across Virginia and around the world. Our Empowered media outreach has expanded beyond Empowered devotional videos. Empowered Radio now airs Saturday mornings on Victory FM. Empowered Pastor-to-Pastor is a new resource featuring video interviews with nationally recognized leaders. STRONG CHURCHES WITH A BOLD COMMITMENT TO THE GREAT COMMISSION As we meet this November to emphasize our partnership as Strong Churches, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your prayers and support. By God s grace and our continued obedience, the SBC of Virginia will continue to strengthen, mobilize, and plant churches for the glory of God. Respectfully submitted, BRIAN AUTRY PG 28

29 TREASURER S REPORT TREASURER S REPORT EDDIE URBINE, TREASURER $8,596,538 $8,968,733 $107,715,872 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM MISSIONS RECEIVED IN 2011 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IN 2012 TOTAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE INCEPTION *over 50% has been forwarded to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) for missions outside of Virginia. CONTRIBUTIONS COOPERATIVE PROGRAM SBC COOPERATING AGREEMENTS North American Mission Board LifeWay Christian Resources $8,596,538 $227,315 $74,516 $8,968,733 $233,262 $55,026 SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND OTHER DESIGNATED GIFTS Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Vision Virginia - State Missions Offering Churches Planting Churches (COP) Contributions Other Designated Contributions TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS $3,103,823 $1,030,127 $208,778 $941,814 $274,206 $14,530,117 $3,041,440 $1,020,506 $210,340 $982,518 $248,311 $14,760,136 COVENANTS OF PARTNERSHIP (COP) CHURCHES PLANTING CHURCHES Churches and individual partners give additional funds for financing new church plants. This giving is over and above their regular cooperative gifts and is essential to continuing and maintaining a strong church planting partnership ministry. This year s giving of $982,518, an increase of $40,704, is very much appreciated. PG 29

30 VISION VIRGINIA This offering is an important source of funding over and above Cooperative Program giving. This offering is designated annually to projects within the Commonwealth of Virginia and Greater DC. These projects include Disaster Relief Ministry; local church ministry intern scholarships; food distribution; Baptist Builders; worship equipment and support for church plants; and evangelism. As of September 30, 2013 we have received gifts of $112,986, a 2% increase over $210, RECEIPTS FOR VISION VIRGINIA +$1,560 INCREASE OVER 2011 $9,000,000 $363,000 $61,000 $18,000 UNDESIGNATED COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS NORTH AMERICAN MISSION BOARD CHURCH PLANTING, EVANGELISM, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN RESOURCES = $9,442, COMBINED MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN SUPPORT WORK FOR SBCV GUIDESTONE ASSISTING PASTORS IN RETIREMENT PLANNING +$65,000 OVER 2013 COMBINED MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIP How your money is distributed. 51% SBC 49% SBCV SBC SBCV 50.4% 22.8% 22.2% 4.6% 35% 23% 12% 16.5% 13.5% IMB NAMB Theological Education Ministries Other SBC Ministries Church Planting Church Strengthening Evangelism and Missions Ministry Support Communications & Convention Relations PG Ministry Investment Plan can be found on page 75.

31 CHURCH STRENGTHENING REPORT CHURCH STRENGTHENING REPORT The Church Strengthening Team vision and mission are to assist local churches in becoming stronger and bolder in their commitment to carry out the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ and to encourage and equip pastors and staff in their task of leading their congregations. BY THE NUMBERS - Church statistics as reported by the 2012 Annual Church Profile. 213,115 MEMBERSHIP of SBCV Churches +1,252 Other Additions 45,043 VBS Enrollment +3.15% +2.11% % Undesignated Giving 66,889 SMALL GROUP Bible Studies 46,628 PARTICIPATING in Mission Projects +9.38% Total Receipts 6,696 BAPTISMS +4.3% COOPERATIVE Program Giving % MISSIONS Expenditures $1,020,506 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering $3,041,440 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering PG 31

32 SOUTHWEST REGION Gary Horton Four years ago, Scott County had no SBCV presence. Through the work of the Lord, Thomas Village Baptist Church in Duffield joined the SBCV without a pastor to lead them. Thomas Village has shared about SBCV to numerous other churches, sparking interest in Scott County. Over 200 attended the first-ever regional men s event, where Rick Rigsby was the keynote speaker. A community prayer group started as well. God is moving in Smyth County and breaking down barriers. VALLEY REGION Don Cockes New partnerships are forming and evangelistic fruit is blossoming. The SBCV welcomed its first affiliate church in Bath County on the West Virginia border this year. Other churches are partnering together in missions and evangelism by adopting unreached people groups. This region is learning the importance of working together. Calvary CrossLink in Harrisonburg, a church once almost closed, is alive now with 75 professions of faith in a six-week period. Also, Fellowship Community Church has averaged one profession of faith per service since Easter Their third campus had 500 attendees at its first service! God is working in the Roanoke and Shenandoah Valleys. SOUTHSIDE REGION Jack Noble Over the years, there has been much discussion about pushing back the darkness. Until 2006, Patrick County didn t have any churches partnering with SBCV. Since then, two churches have partnered with SBCV and three churches have been started. Grace Baptist Church and Grace Community Church were two of the three church starts. The Ridge Community Church began under a partnership of SBCV church planting and First Baptist Church of Bassett. Fairystone Baptist Church and Doe Run Baptist Church also affiliated with SBCV. The people of Patrick County now have a greater light as fellowshipping SBCV churches seek to spread the word about Christ. PG 32

33 Network was established this year with the increase in Korean churches. Hearts are aligning between the churches through prayer and fellowship. Partnering with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the North American Mission Board, a process called people group mapping began. There are 60 of the 150+ people groups living in the Metro DC area. Through much prayer, the Lord provided above expectations with six North Region churches committing themselves to reaching a people group in the region. CENTRAL-EAST REGION Steve Bradshaw Like-minded and shared vision partners of SBCV churches have been networking together to spread the Gospel to the communities, no matter where they are. One example of this comes from Fusion Mission Camp, where more than 300 students from Kingsland, Swift Creek (Colonial Heights), and Bethany Place Baptist Churches participated in 19 different mission projects. CENTRAL-WEST REGION Shawn Ames and Don Matthews The Central-West Region of the SBCV of Virginia is seeing progress towards increased Gospel partnerships and revitalized churches. Together with SBCV, Central-West churches helped provide breakout sessions from discipleship to crisis intervention to those attending the Wildfire Conference. My Hope with Billy Graham is a nationwide evangelism strategy in which pastors from 25 churches have received training. CHAMPS, a comprehensive church health consultation, has also been added. NORTH REGION Darrell Webb The North Region is forming new networks and partnerships with churches to reach our neighbors and the nations with the Gospel. The Lord is opening many doors to partner with the ethnic churches in the area. The SBCV Korean Pastors and Wives Colonial Heights Baptist Church graciously hosted Dr. Johnny Hunt for the state Growth and Revitalization Conference, having over 150 pastors, staff, and lay leaders in attendance. One of the most pivotal times for churches is the duration of switching pastors, and we rejoice in His matching new pastors at Parkway, Swift Creek (Midlothian), New Hope, and Oak Grove Baptist Churches. SOUTHEAST REGION David Bounds In the Southeast Region, we have continued to support pastors and strengthen churches. Three Pastors and Staff Fellowships were held in a four-month period. Dr. Brian Autry shared at two of them and David Francis at the other. These events brought over 80 pastors and staff together, encouraging them and challenging them to fulfill the mission. Many churches are growing stronger. In particular, Waters Edge Church in Yorktown launched its second satellite location in Newport News with 600 members. In addition, Liberty Baptist Church of Hampton launched its first multi-site location, Liberty Harbor View, with many members from the Suffolk area. There is no doubt that God is encouraging pastors and expanding churches in the Southeast Region. PG 33

34 CHURCH GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION Regional missionaries are equipped to assist churches with next steps that can lead them to become stronger through: CHURCH HEALTH WORKSHOPS & CUSTOMIZED CHURCH ASSESSMENTS 2 KEY CHURCH GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION RESOURCES 1. Transformational Churches 2. Transformational Churches and Church Consultation TRANSFORMATIONAL CHURCH A comprehensive process of reading LifeWay s Transformational Church by Thom Rainer and Ed Stetzer Our regional missionaries are Transformational Church trained. CHURCH CONSULTATION Eight pastors are church consultant certified as a part of the Society for Church Consulting and can provide extensive and intensive church consultations. REGIONAL E412 EQUIPPING CONFERENCES Designed to equip the saints for the work of ministry and contextualized to meet the needs of the churches in your region and provide training for just about every church ministry 7 CONFERENCES EVANGELISM MY HOPE WITH BILLY GRAHAM My Hope with Billy Graham is a nationwide effort to reach people across the United States with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. My Hope combines the impact of videos with the power of personal relationships. Under the direction of their pastor, church members will open their homes, following the model of Matthew s hospitality PG 34

35 RANDY ALDRIDGE SBCV S NEW EVANGELISM STRATEGIST CHURCH STRENGTHENING REPORT in order to share the Gospel message with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors. In May, SBCV missionaries provided 19 trainings in 7 regions. 19 IN 7 TRAININGS REGIONS MAPPING CENTER FOR EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH The Mapping Center for Evangelism and Church Growth is a valuable resource to help your church make meaningful connections with your neighbors. The Mapping Center partners with churches and ministries to reach every home in the US. Expand your reach outside the walls of your church with online tools that help you save time, save money, and reach more homes with the love of Christ. Whether you re doing mailings, prayerwalking, hosting block parties, canvassing homes, holding neighborhood studies, or organizing food drives, this new community connector will be a great help. You ll learn how to increase long-lasting relationships by connecting new people with the closest church member rather than a visit team from across town. The SBCV has secured a contract with the Mapping Center and can offer this service free of charge to our churches because of your generous giving through the Cooperative Program. Reports will be generated from the SBCV Glen Allen Mission Support Center. EVANGELISM (COMING IN 2014) Empowered Conference A conference for pastors, staff, and church leaders will be hosted by Liberty Baptist Church of Hampton on Tuesday, March 11. Dr. Fred Luter, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be the guest speaker. Crossover Baltimore Baltimore is the location for the 2014 Southern Baptist Convention. Because of its close proximity, we have a unique opportunity to participate. We are in partnership with NAMB, the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, and the Baltimore Baptist Association. SBCV churches have the ability and resources to have an impact on one of the largest city populations in our nation. PG 35

36 PRAYER Prayer Summit with Claude King and Richard Blackaby at Swift Creek Baptist Church, Midlothian on February 18, 2014 Under the able leadership of Darrell Webb, regional missionary in the North Region, there will be a concerted effort to have the importance of prayer at the forefront of all convention and church strategy. STUDENT MINISTRY YOUTH EVANGELISM CONFERENCES SBCV offered two Youth Evangelism Conferences one at First Baptist Church of Roanoke (450 in attendance) and one at London Bridge Baptist Church in Virginia Beach (1,400 in attendance). There were 26 professions of faith recorded. INTERN SCHOLARSHIPS Thirty churches applied for summer intern scholarships with 26 meeting the criteria and receiving scholarships, totaling $39,000. FUSION MISSION CAMP Fusion blended elements of summer camp with elements of a mission trip in order to mobilize 300 young missionaries for Kingdom work. Over 3,500 man hours were invested in Richomond ministry projects through Fusion. STUDENTZ CAMP AT JMU This year s theme was Embrace. The students, chaperones, and staffers helped make our first experience at the beautiful campus of JMU simply incredible. Through the course of the week, 62 students made first-time decisions for Christ and 18 rededicated their lives. One hundred campers-turned-missionaries invested 900 hours in area communities and churches. PG 36

37 CHURCH STRENGTHENING REPORT CHILDREN S MINISTRY VBS EARLY-BIRD OVERVIEWS On March 29, 2014, the SBCV will host one Statewide Super Clinic that will be available online and can be customized for each church. CHERYL CHADWICK SBCV CHILDREN S MINISTRY LEADER CHILDREN S CONFERENCE COMING OCT. 11, 2014 WOMEN S MINISTRY WM by Design is a new online quarterly magazine designed to engage, equip, and encourage women in the things that matter most. It s about encouraging women in all areas of their lives. available at 5 REGIONAL CONFERENCES Leading Ladies of the Bible was the focus of these one-day conferences that were held in five locations throughout the state. 42 WOMEN S MINISTRY LEADERS ATTENDED The first Women s Ministry Leadership Retreat was held on August at the International Learning Center in Rockville, with the primary purpose to train Women s Ministry leaders to train others. MEN S MINISTRY We are fortunate to partner with local churches and organizations to provide leadership training, conferences, and events for Men s Ministry, including: 1. Wildfire Men s Conference 2. Noble Warriors 3. Men at the Cross WILDFIRE MEN S CONFERENCE MORE THAN 10,000 ATTENDED PG 37

38 ENCOURAGING AND EQUIPPING PASTORS AND STAFF LEADERSHIP SUMMITS Leadership summits are designed to bring together a gathering of pastors and/or affinity groups with experts in the field of church health and growth. Below you will find five that took place this year. ASSESSING YOUR CHURCH S HEALTH with Dr. Chuck Lawless was held and recorded live in January at Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond. CHURCH GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION CONFERENCE with Dr. Johnny Hunt was held in February at Colonial Heights Baptist Church with a simulcast at GraceLife Baptist Church in Christiansburg. Over 200 pastors and leaders attended. REFUEL CONFERENCE was held at Thomas Road Baptist Church, October The SBCV sponsored a pastors and staff fellowship dinner. PASTORS OF SMALLER CONGREGATIONS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT was held on May 16 at the SBCV Glen Allen Mission Support Center and included keynote speaker Dr. David Wheeler and a panel of four pastors with experience in this field of ministry: Rusty Small, Wendell Horton, Joey Anthony, and Gordon Ellsworth. FINANCIAL FREEDOM IN TOUGH TIMES TOUR was held in each region and was sponsored by the SBCV Foundation and BDC Capital Management. Gary Wood, financial consultant, enlightened pastors on topics such as the economy, investments, retirement, and church stewardship. PG 38

39 CHURCH STRENGTHENING REPORT REGIONAL PASTOR AND STAFF FELLOWSHIPS It might be at a restaurant for a Power Meal with a small group or at a church for a larger fellowship experience, but pastors and staff pray together at these gatherings, encourage one another, receive ministry tools, and hear from guest keynote speakers. 2 TYPES 1. POWER MEAL 2. PASTOR FELLOWSHIP SBCV HOSTED 3 FELLOWSHIPS FOR PASTORS STATEWIDE PASTOR FELLOWSHIPS Pastors Luncheon at Wildfire Men s Conference Dessert Fellowship at the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Dinner Fellowship at the Refuel Conference PASTOR AND STAFF SEMINARY TRAINING The SBCV has an ongoing partnership with the SBC and local seminaries to provide continuing education and training for pastors and staff at affordable costs. SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHERN, & LIBERTY SEMINARIES provide distance learning online. VISIT SBCV.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS! SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS The SBCV is pleased to offer, through the generous giving of our churches to the Vision Virginia State Missions Offering, scholarships to seminarians who meet the criteria of application, need, theological education, and deadline. For more information, visit our website at STAFF UPDATES MINDY MCCORD Ministry Assistant Mindy is a missionary kid and has also served in Peru as a Journeyman. She has professional experience in clerical skills and is a multi-tasker, having juggled multiple student mission teams in Peru. And yes, she is fluent in Spanish! SHAWN AMES Regional Missionary in the Central-West Region, confirmed as the new Student Strategist Shawn previously served as the student pastor of Hyland Heights Baptist Church in Lynchburg for 11 years. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in biblical studies at Liberty University and his M.Div. with a concentration in pastoral ministry and preaching at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Wendy, reside in Lynchburg and have three children: Shawn Michael (15), Savanna (13) and Rylee (9). SHAWN AMES SBCV S NEW STUDENT STRATEGIST PG 39

40 MISSIONS MOBILIZATION REPORT BY THE NUMBERS - An overview of Missions Mobilization OVER 160 CHURCHES in Acts 1:8 Network OVER 200 ESL INSTRUCTORS Trained and Certified 6,000 INDIVIDUALS Fed through Food Distribution 2 NEW NETWORKS to Send City Initiative 100s OF QUILTING Materials for IMB Missionaries 9 SBCV CHURCHES with Food Ministries OVER 600 Baptist Builders Volunteers 13 SALVATIONS through Food Distribution OVER $20,000 GIVEN to Help Purchase Bibles for Children in Southern Africa DISASTER RELIEF Disaster Relief assists churches in preparing for disaster by developing a strategy to minister to their communities during crises. Our ultimate goal is to be able to share the Gospel of Christ while meeting physical needs. SBCV Disaster Relief teams responded to Hurricane Sandy from the outset, with an incident command team put in place in Harrisburg, PA before the storm made landfall. TEAMS SERVED IN WEST VIRGINIA VIRGINIA S EASTERN SHORE MARYLAND NEW JERSEY NEW YORK TEAMS INCLUDED FEEDING CHAIN SAW FLOOD RECOVERY INCIDENT COMMAND PG 40

41 MISSIONS MOBILIZATION REPORT First In...Last Out SBCV s DR Response to Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy was one of the strongest storms to ever hit the East Coast. Hundreds of families lost homes or had damage related to flooding, wind, snow, and even fire. Millions of people were without electricity. One team of SBC of Virginia Disaster Relief (DR) workers was deployed to the New York City area to assist families with food distribution and other needs. Another SBCV DR team was sent to Mt. Nebo, WV with two feeding units, one shower unit, and a generator to help those affected by the snow storm. Closer to home, an SBCV DR flood recovery team was set up in Pocomoke City to provide resources and manpower to families with water damage in their homes. SBC of Virginia Missions Mobilization Team leader, Mark Gauthier, led the SBC national effort in the Northeast as the area commander. SBC of Virginia s Disaster Relief director, Jack Noble, served along with Gauthier as area command logistics officer. Longtime Disaster Relief worker and trainer Bob Williams led the efforts in Virginia. SBCV teams were among the very first to respond, with management team members responding to Pennsylvania, riding out the storm, then moving on to New Jersey the day after landfall. SBCV was the last to return home, with our bunkhouse, IC post, and water closet having been used for months during the response. And in between, hundreds of volunteers provided meals, showers, and hope moving tons of mud and debris while sharing God s love with those in need. After four months of Disaster Relief Ministry, including Christmas and spring break student initiatives, Southern Baptist leaders began making preparations to welcome teams of volunteers to New York and New Jersey over the summer to help homeowners continue recovering from the damage left by Sandy. SBCV continued to assist in this vital work with Baptist Builders teams responding as recently as this past September. SBC of Virginia Baptist Builders traveled to New York recently to begin the rebuild from Superstorm Sandy. They worked May 5-11 and were the first team to respond in the rebuild that will be ongoing for the next two years! While there, the team stayed at an Episcopal church on Long Island and traveled daily to homes in Queens, Brooklyn, Rockaway Beach, and Long Island. They hung and finished drywall in two homes, put blue tarps on the side of another house where the siding was blown off, and cleaned out a flooded basement in a fourth home. I want to go to church to thank God for sending workers to help us! One of the most rewarding repairs was fixing the stair railing in the home of an elderly blind man and his wife. They had been living upstairs since the storm and could not get downstairs without much assistance. When the railing was repaired and the man was able to leave his home, he commented to the Baptist Builders team, I want to go to church to thank God for sending workers to help us! These efforts would not have been possible were it not for the hundreds of volunteers and the generosity of SBCV churches through their Cooperative Program and Vision Virginia giving. PG 41

42 BAPTIST BUILDERS Baptist Builders is a ministry of workers who use construction skills to serve Jesus Christ, but you can still serve even if you don t have any previous experience all you need is a willing heart. Over the past two years, Baptist Builders has grown from just under 300 to more than 600 active volunteers. They have participated in three projects so far this year. In August 2012, a flood destroyed or damaged almost 200 homes along Dry Creek in Washington County, TN. Virginia Baptist Builders partnered with Tennessee Baptist Builders and the Appalachian Service Project to build eight homes before the Christmas holiday. During the first week of building, a team of 43 construction students from Iowa State University framed several homes. During the next three weeks, a total of 42 Baptist Builders, representing 16 churches from 5 states, came and completed the homes! MORE THAN 600 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS 3 PROJECTS THIS YEAR ACTS 1:8 FAMILIES Acts 1:8 Families offers a unique, five-day mission experience that allows children, youth, and adults to build a legacy of missions by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of others through relevant servanthood and direct evangelism experiences. One of the best opportunities for moms and dads to model evangelism and missions to their children is through Acts 1:8 Families. This year, more than a dozen families from across Virginia traveled to Martinsville for a week of missions and evangelism work. The Community Fellowship (Collinsville) and Hillcrest Baptist Church (Ridgeway) hosted this year. PG 42

43 MISSIONS MOBILIZATION REPORT Who will minister to... him? Let the children! 14 FAMILIES WITH 49 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED FROM 8 SBCV CHURCHES You know the type. The person who walks in the doors of the church and everyone turns to stare, wondering, Who will connect with him? Based on his appearance, most of us wouldn t jump at the chance to befriend and share the Gospel with him but Hannah Carmona doesn t think like most of us. During the closing program of Acts 1:8 Families this summer, an older man with his shirt tail half in and half out, supporting a Mountain Dew bottle in his rear pocket, walking with a limp, and wearing clothes in desperate need of pressing with hair well beyond manageable, entered the building. He wandered around the 175 people in attendance, not creating a disturbance but clearly out of place. In fact, when the program started, he actually interrupted the emcee, Mark Gauthier. What few in the group knew was that he was Barry McGee, chaplain of Motor Racing Outreach, the speaker for the evening. Hannah Carmona, one of the children participating in Acts 1:8 Families, befriended him before the program began, offering him food and conversation. Most importantly, she took the time to explore his spiritual condition. Barry followed her lead, wanting to see how far she would go with sharing the Gospel. Hannah extended him the opportunity to express his faith in Christ, and he followed. It wasn t until Barry ascended the platform that Hannah discovered he was already a believer and was amazed at her boldness and clarity in sharing the Gospel. Hannah did not let Barry s unkempt manner deter her from sharing her faith. Barry shared before the group that Hannah was the first person in his adult life who had expressed an interest in his spiritual condition. Want a memory to last a life time? Watch your child share the Gospel. One of the core values in Acts 1:8 Families is for the children to have the opportunity to share Christ. Another young camper, Kaitlyn Brogan, quickly stepped up to the plate when she noticed that someone was open to the Gospel. She used the EvangeCube to share her faith and encouraged the child to respond to the Gospel and he did! The core value of families sharing the Gospel on mission together was not lost on those who participated in Acts 1:8 Families in Martinsville, VA this summer. Would you and you children like to honor the Lord and be blessed by participating in an Acts 1:8 Families in Montreal or southwest Virginia in 2014? Want a memory to last a life time? Watch your child share the Gospel. PG 43

44 FROM A MOM S PERSPECTIVE CHERIE BROGAN Kaitlyn s Mom Acts 1:8 Families has allowed Hannah to grow in her boldness. She was already bold, having shown a classmate the way to Christ and securing her a Bible, but Acts 1:8 Families increases her boldness. Cherie expressed thankfulness for what Acts 1:8 Families has done and will continue to do in her family. CATHY CARMONA Hannah s Mom We have participated in Acts 1:8 for four years now. It truly is a blessing to our family and something we look forward to every year. Serving Christ as a family keeps us centered and focused on what s important being the hands and feet of Christ. Both of our children are strong representatives for Christ. We are so proud of Hannah s boldness for Christ and her passion for helping people understand the sacrifice Christ made for all of us. We look forward to seeing how God will use us next year on the mission field. FROM A PASTOR S PERSPECTIVE PASTOR MICHAEL HARRISON The Community Fellowship, Collinsville, VA When people join us here in our community, there are inspiration and strength that our people gain. Shared ministry and shared vision lead to more lives being impacted for our God. I am always grateful for the people who chose to partner with us! 5 DECISIONS TO FOLLOW CHRIST AVERAGE DAILY VBS 25 ATTENDANCE 175 ATTENDANCE AT THURSDAY EVENT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) God has brought every tribe, tongue, and nation to the doorstep of SBC of Virginia churches. Over 200 individuals have been trained to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) during 16 clinics in 12 churches. Jim and Susan Austin, members of Kingsland Baptist Church in Richmond, are our ESL state coordinators and have led all of the training clinics. Our goal is to have an ESL strategist in each ministry region to offer training and networking opportunities for churches in that region and a statewide ESL strategist to give guidance to the regional strategists. FOOD DISTRIBUTION MINISTRIES With assistance from NAMB World Hunger Funds and generous donations given by SBCV churches to the Vision Virginia State Missions Offering, there are nine SBCV churches with active food distribution ministries. As a result of Food Distribution Ministries... MORE THAN 200 ESL INSTRUCTORS TRAINED AND CERTIFIED 13 SALVATIONS AND/OR BAPTISMS 6,000 INDIVIDUALS FED 4 NEW BIBLE STUDIES 1 NEW ESL CLASS PG 44

45 OVER $20,000 GIVEN to help purchase Bibles for Southern Africa MISSION PROJECTS QUILTING MATERIALS FOR IMB MISSIONARIES Prior to serving overseas, all of our IMB missionaries spend time at the International Learning Center (ILC) preparing to take the message of Christ to the lost. As a form of relaxation while at the ILC, the women are given the opportunity to learn to quilt. They can also use this knowledge on the field to teach women a new trade. SBCV churches collected hundreds of quilting kits that will be taken on the mission field around the world. THE SBC OF VIRGINIA promotes a number of projects in support of regional and international missions, giving opportunities for local church involvement. SUPPORT FOR LOCAL HUNGER MINISTRIES Every school in Virginia has children who know what it is like to be hungry, to have no food at home. During the months of March and April, the SBCV mission project was for all SBCV churches to support a local hunger ministry. BIBLES FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA Bibles in the native language, Sesotho of Lesotho, are very difficult to find and, if found, are very expensive. Last year, during the two months for which this project was promoted, over $20,000 was given to help purchase these Bibles. MISSION PARTNERSHIPS Partnership opportunities are continuing to be developed in concert with the IMB s model of reaching people groups and engaging them for multiple years. We are continuing to model mission trips as small teams of two to six people going to engage the same people group multiple times during the year versus a large, once-a-year trip. During 2013, the SBCV led vision trips to the Send Cities of Montreal and Washington, DC. These trips were in support of the Send City initiative of the North American Mission Board. All of our work in partnerships is geared toward connecting our churches to the Acts 1:8 Networks so they can work together with other local churches to reach the lost for Christ. There are more Ethiopians in DC than in any city in Ethiopia with the exception of the capital, Addis Ababa. DC has a portion of town referred to as Little Ethiopia. PG 45

46 13 NEW FUNDED CHURCH PLANTING REPORT AT A GLANCE - An overview of Church Planting 1 NEW Church Planters Approved in Church Plants Affiliated in SBCV SMALL GROUPS (Pre-Church) 38 CHURCH PLANTERS Receiving SBCV Financial Support 5 NEW NON-FUNDED 13 CHURCHES Initiating New SBCV Sponsorships Church Planting Apprentice Approved in SBCV CHURCH PLANTS 47 SBCV CHURCHES Sponsoring SBCV Church Plants PG 46

47 CHURCH PLANTING REPORT NUMBER OF PLANTS REPORTING BAPTISMS AVERAGE WORSHIP COOPERATIVE PROGRAM GIVING , , $280,683 $262, , $350,490 NEWLY DEVELOPED CURRICULUM FOR CHURCH PLANTERS PG 47

48 REFINING THE CHURCH PLANTING PROCESS In spite of the best efforts of church planters, sponsoring churches, church planting instructors, church planting coaches, and church planting networks there are no guarantees of a healthy, multiplying church. Nonetheless, we continually reflect upon the quality of our plants and the related systems, structures, and processes used in working with them in order to realize the best outcome possible for every sponsoring church, church plant, and church planter. At a recent Church Planting Team retreat, our strategists, coaches, and catalytic church planters worked together to redesign our enlistment, assessment and equipping process. Our new process will begin January 1, We are adding a few components to the process already in place as well as capitalizing on the flexibility built into our newly developed curriculum for church planters PLANT: Equipping Church Planting Teams. The newly designed process will be more robust and will further refine our understanding of a candidate s ability to serve successfully in the role of a lead church planter. We fully anticipate that the new process will result in a more efficient placement of church planter candidates in church planting roles; healthier and stronger church plants; an increase in our church plant viability percentage; and, consequently, more rewarding sponsoring church experiences. Associate church planting strategists, now called church planter coaches, are a team of men who have successfully planted healthy, multiplying churches and are still pastoring the churches they established. TEAM FOCUS Members of the Church Planting Team who receive little attention but serve a vital role in church planter support are the associate church planting strategists. This team is composed of men who have successfully planted healthy, multiplying churches and are still pastoring the churches they established. They provide relevant and timely coaching, drawn from a wellspring of experience gained in the very same fields in which new church planters are laboring. Furthermore, the associates own church plants serve as learning laboratories from which new planters can learn. The church planter coaches most often begin to relate to new planters through the approval process. Drawing on their knowledge of what it takes to be a successful planter, the coaches are called upon to assist in assessing church planter candidates prior to their final approval to discern whether a candidate possesses not only the passion but the skill set required to recruit and lead a team to plant a new church. The next time a church planter encounters members of the coaching team is at a PLANT equipping event, which is taught exclusively by current practitioners to insure relevancy in our equipping. Once a planter begins the work of planting a new church, he meets with members of the coaching team and a church planting strategist on at least a monthly basis in the early stages of the church plant. In addition to the work described above, the coaches help shape the content of regional Church Planter Networks and participate in the annual evaluation of church planters. In his book, The Heart of Coaching, Thomas Crane writes, By not providing coaching to people after providing them PG 48

49 CHURCH PLANTING REPORT with training, we set them up for failure. The intentionality shown in providing timely, relevant coaching to SBCV church planters has resulted in a higher-than-average viability rate of the new churches started. By not providing coaching to people after providing them with training, we set them up for failure. THOMAS CRANE DISCOVERING AND REACHING THE NATIONS AMONG US In an effort to give greater attention to reaching international people groups that God has brought to our ministry field in Virginia and Greater DC, we asked one of our church planting strategists, Larry Black, and his wife, Margaret, to relocate. They now live along the I-95 corridor between Richmond and Washington, DC, where the concentration of internationals is greatest. Larry s initial estimates are that as many as 190 people groups reside within these two cities and the corridor in between. The Missions Mobilization Team, under the leadership of Mark Gauthier, has been involved with the North American Mission Board and the International Mission Board in a research effort to identify people groups living in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area. This research project has been divided into three stages or tiers. The first tier provides a surface-level understanding of peoplegroup presence derived from online research. The second tier involves having researchers on the ground to locate some of the larger people group concentrations identifying where they live, work, and socialize and who the persons of influence are among them. The third tier of this process involves churches adopting identified people groups and taking responsibility for starting churches among them. Since Larry began working in this area in January, he has been engaged in enlisting and supervising a team of tier-two researchers who began work in DC in June. In a four-month period of time, the research team has identified more than 25 ethno-linguistic groups that make up more than 75 people groups. While the work of tier-two research is continuing, Larry and regional missionary Darrell Webb have worked together to meet with six SBCV churches who ve made commitments to reach West Africans with the Gospel in Metropolitan Washington, DC. On a broader scale, seven churches have been started among international people groups across Virginia and Greater DC this year. The following people groups are currently being engaged with the Gospel through church planting activities: Arabic, Iranian, Pashtun, and Vietnamese in Washington, DC; Nepalese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Nigerian, Bhutanese, and Chinese in 190 PEOPLE GROUPS Between Richmond and DC 25 ETHNO- LINGUISTIC GROUPS 75 PEOPLE GROUPS 6 SBCV CHURCHES MADE COMMITMENTS PG 49

50 3 CHURCHES CONTRIBUTING $30,000/YEAR FOR 5 YEARS AND ENLISTING 5 ADDITIONAL CHURCHES TO CONTRIBUTE $5,000/YEAR TO CHURCH PLANTING Metropolitan Richmond; and Central African people groups in Charlottesville. Finally, at over one million people, Hispanics are the largest group of non-english-speaking residents in Virginia and Metropolitan Washington, DC. Three new Hispanic churches have been started this year across the state, bringing our total number of Hispanic churches and church plants to 20. A select group of leaders from among these churches conducted the first Annual SBCV Hispanic Conference on October 19 with the theme Sirviendo de Jesus Con Ganas (Serving Jesus with Passion). The focus of the conference was to affirm the churches, equip leaders, and call out church planters. The conference hosted by Kingsland Baptist Church in Richmond, where Pat Fiordelise serves as pastor. ADVANCING THE GOSPEL THROUGH CHURCH PLANTING IN OUR NATION S CAPITAL With 83 percent of the population of North America is now living in metropolitan areas, the major population centers in North America are vital mission fields for Kingdom growth and influence. Washington, DC is included in a list of 32 cities on which the North American Mission Board is focused in its Send North America strategy. We at the SBC of Virginia are partnering with the North American Mission Board to increase the evangelistic church planting activity in our nation s capital by way of recruiting new sponsoring churches and church planters. In the two years since Send North America and Send DC have been operational, three major sponsoring churches have been identified and are now sponsoring works in the Metro DC area with the SBCV. These include Spotswood Baptist Church of Fredericksburg, VA; Second Baptist Church of Springfield, MO; and Cross Pointe Baptist Church of Duluth, GA. These sponsoring churches have each committed to contribute at least $30,000 per year for five years for church planting in DC along with their commitment to enlist five additional churches to join them in the work by way of committing at least $5,000 per year to church planting in DC. These churches are not only sending money they re also sending mission teams to assist in the planting of churches, providing prayer support and mentoring for the church planters. Through the national network that is now in place through Send North America, we have been able to enlist three church planters who have been approved and are now either on the field or soon will be. Ron Jones is planting Capital City Fellowship in Fairfax County; John Edwards is in the early stages of planting DC Fellowship in the Georgetown section of DC; and Zack Randles will be moving to the city to plant Waterfront Church DC in the developing new Waterfront community along the Anacostia River between the Navy Yard and Waterfront Metro stations. While these planters have already been approved, there are five other potential planters at various stages in our assessment/ enlistment process. All of the planters have a strong ministry or church planting background and are all high-capacity leaders. Please join with us in praying to the Lord of the harvest for more sponsors and church planters to come and make disciples among those who live and work in one of the most influential cities of the world Washington, DC. PG 50

51 CHURCH PLANTING REPORT Church Planting Stories BEDROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH Bedrock Community Church in Bedford, VA is one of many healthy church plants in recent years that is making an impact with the Gospel. Bedrock was sponsored in part by First Baptist Church of Roanoke where church planter Jonge Tate had been on staff for some time. Jonge planted Bedrock in 2008 with a strong team, among whom was longtime friend Chris Dowd. Bedrock has now grown to average 550 in weekly worship and has launched a second campus, which will soon be recognized as an autonomous church, averaging 200 in weekly worship. They are making preparations even now to launch their next church. Read Chris Dowd s description below regarding their approach to church planting and training new church planters. Almost two years ago, God brought Kevin McGinn and his wife, Carrie, to the city of Lynchburg, VA so he could further his training in pastoral ministry at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (LBTS). He came with his own understanding of what pastoral ministry meant based upon his own experiences in churches around Central Massachusetts. His ideas about his calling and direction in life, however, soon began to change. Kevin stated, Sitting under the teaching of men like Rod Dempsey, Dave Wheeler, and Dave Earley exposed my ears to the word multiplication a word they sometimes seemed to say as many times as they could within one class period. The more Kevin wrestled with the concept of church multiplication and the more he spoke with his professors, the more he discovered a deep calling to plant a church. God is now uniting his passion for pastoral ministry with his passion for the people of New England and his newfound passion for church planting. Kevin and his wife began to look for a church-planting-church that would serve as a training ground for their future ministry in church planting. This is where Bedrock came into the story God is writing for Kevin s life. At the same time that Kevin was discovering his calling to church planting, we (at Bedrock Community Church in Bedford, VA) were discovering our calling to train church planters. Upon visiting Bedrock and hearing of the church s vision to train Sitting under the teaching of men like Rod Dempsey, Dave Wheeler, and Dave Earley exposed my ears to the word multiplication... KEVIN MCGINN PG 51

52 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-2, ESV and send out church planters, they knew that Bedrock was the place for them How could we be that training ground that he was searching for? What could we offer to help train Kevin and others like him in a way that could not be achieved in a classroom? In Paul s second letter to Timothy, he challenged him with these words, You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also (2 Tim. 2:1-2, ESV). God has certainly taught us a lot in planting Bedrock, and we are still learning every day. Whatever God has taught us, we want to be faithful to give to other faithful men. Whatever is in our cup, we want to pour into theirs. The way we are attempting to accomplish this is through developing our own church planting center, a training hub for church planters. The Apostle Paul also reminds us of the charge that sits before all ministers of the Gospel: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth (2 Tim. 2:15, ESV). That challenge involves elements of personal integrity, calling, theology, and ministry. We desired to help encourage and equip the members of this program through that journey of discovery. We wanted to develop a program that would help others grow in each of these critical areas. The result would not just be planting churches but seeing approved, unashamed, faithful servants being sent out to deliver the Word of truth. So in the summer of 2012, we started our own church planter training program. It is our desire to invest in the church planter himself as a man, a theologian, and a leader. We lean heavily upon an experiential learning approach. We want all of the guys not only to have some roundtable classroom environments but also to be able to get hands-on experience in a church plant setting. At the time of this writing, God has brought us 12 men and their families, who come together twice a month for a period of one year. At the same time, they are all getting plugged into various ministries throughout our church and participating in one-on-one mentoring with our staff. Our prayer is that at the end of this first year, churches will be planted, the Kingdom will be advanced, and God will be glorified. What could we offer to help train Kevin and others like him in a way that could not be achieved in a classroom?...the way we are attempting to accomplish this is through developing our own church planting center, a training hub for church planters. PG 52

53 CHURCH PLANTING REPORT CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Yet another healthy church plant was started about the same time in Charlottesville when Kyle and Christine Hoover came to Virginia from Texas with a team from their home church. They came with a vision to start a church that would have a collegiate focus. Today they average 425 in weekly worship from both the campus of the University of Virginia and the community and have already sponsored two other new churches and are presently making preparations for their third. Read the description below about how Christine s journey in church planting is blessing others in Virginia, the United States, and Canada. With more than 1,400 church planting personnel appointed by the North American Mission Board last year, the nationwide push toward church planting has opened up a niche in the market specifically the need to resource these men and women. Christine Hoover is meeting that demand head-on with a new book, The Church Planting Wife. Recently released by Moody Publishers, her book offers women serving alongside their husbands practical tools to embrace their call with joy. The Hoovers call to church planting began in 2008 when Kyle and Christine planted Charlottesville Community Church in Virginia. Starting out as a living room Bible study of 10 people, the church now averages 400, has already helped plant two more area churches, and is hoping to launch a third plant in the D.C. area. In her book, Christine chronicles this journey to growth the growth of her church and her role as a pastor s wife and her book offers women serving alongside their husbands practical tools to embrace their call with joy. PG 53

54 the struggles unique to women in church planting. When my husband and I planted [our] church in 2008, we attended church planting conferences and read countless resources, but none specifically spoke to me as the church planter s wife, she said. Then we actually planted the church and my want for resources turned to craving. In light of the absence of resources available for women in church planting, she turned to books that encouraged her faith. All along, however, I longed for a book that addressed the specific needs and struggles that I had as a church planting wife. Framed around the heart, The Church Planting Wife addresses the common problems faced by wives of church planters. These struggles change as new plants progress through different growth cycles. Through every stage, the church planting wife faces a constant struggle of maintaining proper boundaries and priorities. The lines between ministry and family life are so blurred in church planting that it easily can affect the marriage relationship. Priorities require constant attention and adjustment in church planting. In the church s initial stage, uncertainty and discouragement can easily choke out faith. In the exhaustion of the second year, [the church planter s wife] must decide if she is willing to continue sacrificially serving and giving, even if there are few results to show for what she has already given. Christine goes on to say that as the plant stabilizes, the church planter s wife must learn to eradicate pride that can come with new growth while adjusting to a church where she no longer knows everyone. Along with addressing the common struggles of a church planting wife, Christine also seeks to dispel certain myths. The main myth, I believe, is that she is not as essential to the church DISPELLING 2 MYTHS 1. The church planting wife is not as essential to the church plant as her husband. 2. She is responsible for doing everything in the church. plant as her husband, Christine notes that wives of church planters often serve as sounding boards for their husbands, lead major ministries in the church, and are key components of hospitality. A second myth is that the pastor s wife is responsible for doing everything in the church. the church planting wife s job description that God reiterated to me over and over: Follow me, serve your family, love people, and practice hospitality,...it s really quite simple. You can find more about Kyle and Christine Hoover at cvillechurch.org or her ministry blog, GraceCoversMe.com. [The information above was taken from an article first published in the Southern Baptist Texan] On August 23-24, the wives of our church planting strategists hosted a weekend retreat for 38 SBCV church planters wives, and Christine was the featured speaker. The wives of our SBCV church planters returned home encouraged and affirmed. Please join us in praying for our church planters and their families. Information about SBCV church planters can be found at CONCLUSION The state of church planting in Virginia and Greater DC is strong, and the future is bright, filled with opportunities for churches to make an impact through church planting. Your SBCV Church Planting Team stands ready to assist you. PG 54

55 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISION September 2011 to August 2012 & September 2012 to August 2013 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Abundant Hope-Gates, NC $0.00 $0.00 Jon Rissmiller Access-Roanoke $3, $4, John Hayden Adial-Faber $1, $1, Michael Hevener Africa-Charlottesville * $0.00 Peter Chege Alberene-Charlottesville $0.00 $0.00 Jeff Cale Aletheia-Harrisonburg $5, $6, Paul Fiske Aletheia-Norfolk $3, $3, Jamie Limato Alexander-Chesapeake $67, $43, Bryan Ray Amelia-Amelia $18, $16, Vernon Gilmer Amissville-Amissville $19, $24, Norman Taylor, II Anchor-Mechanicsville $19, $12, Ken Card Apple Grove-Mineral $6, $4, Ed Burkholder Apple Valley-Berryville $4, $6, Van Welton Arabic New Life-Burke $0.00 $0.00 Tony Ghareeb Artesian-Big Stone Gap $3, $3, Wayne Artrip Averett-Buffalo Junction $6, $7, Rodney Barwick Bacon s Castle-Surry $15, $15, Jimmy Acree Battery Park-Battery Park * $8, Alan Hogge Bayview-Norfolk $4, $6, Cary Paulk Beaverdam-Beaverdam $13, $15, Gary Stewart Bedrock-Bedford $40, $53, Jonge Tate Beech Grove-Galax $1, $ Senior Pastor Bermuda-Chester $15, $13, Pete Hypes * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 55

56 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Bethany Place-Richmond $47, $37, Gene Cornett Bethany-Portsmouth $17, $1, Mike Ellis Bethel-Bloxom $8, $6, Mack Arnold Jr. Bethel-Chesapeake $93, $93, Reggie Hester III Bethel-Evington $ $ Mike Smith Bethel-Yorktown $250, $220, Doug Echols Bethlehem-Dillwyn $0.00 $12, Grady Johnston Jr. Bethlehem-Evington $1, $1, Curtis Nester, Interim Beulah-Kents Store $15, $17, Jason Taylor Beulah-Lynchburg $60, $48, Dennis Hollandsworth Bible Believing-Richmond $ $0.00 John Taylor Blackwater-Virginia Beach $3, $7, Greg Hammer Blue Ridge-Galax $4, $4, David Moore B nai Avraham Messianic-Hampton $1, $1, Michael Herts Boones Mill-Boones Mill $14, $14, Richard Harrell Sr. Boyce-Boyce $1, $1, Ben Jenkins Bradley Street-Bristol $ $0.00 Danny Felty Brambleton-Roanoke $1, $0.00 Tim Spear Brent-Lox-Chesapeake $8, $9, Ray Hall Bridge-Abingdon $ $ Danny Thompson Bridgepoint-Gloucester $14, $24, Eric Ashley Bridge-Silver Spring, MD $ $0.00 Jumaine Jones Bridgetown-Danville $0.00 $3, Jeff Lynch Broad Run-New Baltimore $2, $3, Al Henderson Broadway-Onancock $1, $1, Bob Smoot Brook-Virginia Beach $0.00 $0.00 David Howard Brush Creek-Independence $10, $7, Edgar Roland Calvary Cross Link-Harrisonburg $3, $12, John Welborn Calvary Evangelical-Portsmouth $8, $6, Allen McFarland Calvary Road-Alexandria $12, $12, David Rhodenhizer Calvary Road-Chesapeake $6, $11, Patrick Coffey Calvary-Altavista $ $0.00 Brian Seay, Interim Calvary-Charlottesville $1, $0.00 Roi Savaiinaea Calvary-Galax $ $ James Billings Calvary-Orange $2, $2, Richard Goble Calvary-Portsmouth $32, $1, Bryan Brooks * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 56

57 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Calvary-Pound $ $ Ron Leach Calvary-Staunton $42, $51, Randy Spencer Calvary-Stonega $1, $ Senior Pastor Camp of Faith-Stephens City $1, $9, Thomas Hensley Campbell Avenue-Lynchburg $4, $3, Reed Ness Capital-Fairfax Station $0.00 $4, Ronald Jones Capron-Capron $8, $8, Wayne Cook Cardinal-Ruther Glen $8, $10, John Boquist Carrollton-Carrollton $9, $9, Lee Hess Cartersville-Cartersville $3, $1, Mark McClung Catalyst-Newport News $0.00 $13, Jeff Mingee Catawba-Nathalie $2, $2, Lee Roy Davis, Interim Cave Spring-Roanoke $166, $157, Pete Schemm Cedar Bluff-Atkins $25, $23, Eddie Beck CenterPoint-Mechanicsville $0.00 $ Mike Cauthorne Central Union-Washington, DC $0.00 $1, James Lee Sr. Centreville-Centreville $131, $143, Billy Ross Charity-Prince George $4, $12, Wayne Henry Charlottesville-Charlottesville $22, $23, Kyle Hoover Chatmoss-Martinsville $ $ Rodney Houston Chester Gap-Chester Gap $7, $9, Mike McCartney Christ First-Norfolk $0.00 $0.00 Joe Spear Christian Life-Jonesville $8, $11, Emery Minton Jr. Christiansburg-Christiansburg $6, $6, Sean Couch Christian-Swoope $2, $2, Gary Hodges Christ-Portsmouth $1, $1, Erik Smith Church on the Avenue-Richmond $2, $9, Jeff Chadwick Claremont-Claremont $2, $2, Kenneth Bradberry ClearView-Fishersville $4, $ John Hamric Clearview-Martinsville $ $ Ronald Gardner Clifton-Clifton $4, $6, Bill McMahon Clover-Clover $1, $1, Alan Epps Collinswood-Portsmouth $2, $2, Jack Stallings Colonial-Newport News $ $0.00 Ken Coleman Community-Collinsville $7, $15, Michael Harrison Community-Orange $ $0.00 Wayne Carney * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 57

58 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Community-Rustburg $4, $5, Chris Weidley CommUnity-Salem $12, $10, Thomas McCracken III Concord-Charlotte Court House $4, $3, James Armor Concord-Farmville $14, $15, Rick Caldwell Connelly-Roanoke $4, $4, George Bulson Corner Stone-Monroe $4, $5, Peyton Fitzgerald Cornerstone-Chase City $4, $5, Norman Simmons Cornerstone-Fredericksburg $11, $11, Chris Brown Cornerstone-Newport News $0.00 $0.00 Bob Haggerty Covenant-Fredericksburg $2, $2, Tom Strode Covenant-Martinsville $1, $1, T. A. Powell, Interim Covenant-Pulaski $2, $0.00 Larry Lindsey Craig Valley-New Castle $8, $9, John Graybill, Interim Crooked Oak-Hillsville $1, $1, Oscar Hill Crosspointe-Bluefield $2, $5, Roger Cook Crossroads-Glade Spring (Abingdon) $1, $2, John Stapleton Crossroads-Leesburg $8, $8, Ron Sage Crossroads-Richmond $2, $2, Don Hughes Jr. Crosstrain-Henrico * $1, Dave Mills Cruce de Caminos-Leesburg $ $1, Gilmer Suárez Crystal Spring-Roanoke $6, $12, Jeffrey Dickson Cullen-Cullen $ $ Robert Perrin Cut Banks-McKenney $ $ Stanford Allen Dale City-Dale City $15, $20, Perry Jordan Daleville-Daleville $4, $4, Andy Cobb De Las Americas-Lynchburg $3, $4, Carlos Payan De Vida-Roanoke $0.00 $0.00 Salvador Trevino DeBaun-Chesapeake $ $ K. Doyle Wells Deep Creek-Chesapeake $84, $99, Ernie Myers Deep Springs-Dryden $1, $1, Rick Phillips Deer Park-Newport News $6, $6, Dwight Braswell, Interim Deerfield-Deerfield $0.00 $4, Curtis Crawford Del Ray-Alexandria $19, $32, Garrett Kell Diamond Hill-Moneta $ $ Monroe Baldwin Doe Run-Ararat $ $1, Terry Vaughan Dolphin-Dolphin $8, $10, Marvin Lewis * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 58

59 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR East End-Roanoke $6, $7, Troy Mueller East Galax-Galax $ $ Dustin Jones East Stone Gap-East Stone Gap $5, $4, Lonnie Brooks Ebenezer-Callaway $8, $7, Billy Shively Ebenezer-Gloucester $ $7, Richard Ford Edge Hill-Hurt $ $ Senior Pastor Edward Avenue-Waynesboro $9, $10, Gary May Ekklesia-Blacksburg $0.00 $ Doug Short El Camino-Richmond $ $0.00 Saul Cornejo El Refugio-Richmond $ $1, Alvaro Avarca El Shaddai-Bristol $ $ David Wilson Eley s-fredericksburg $ $ James Coleman Emmanuel-Manassas $23, $17, Lindsay Sadler Jr., Interim Emmanuel-St. Charles $ $91.00 James Roberts Emmanuel-Virginia Beach $0.00 $ Wold Zemedkun Enon-Chester $43, $45, Michael Moore Essential-Virginia Beach $38, $23, Steve Swisher Euclid-Bristol $61, $69, Robert Jones Evergreen-Evergreen $30, $27, Chris King Exmore-Exmore $14, $11, Jonathan Carpenter Fair Havens-Chesterfield $3, $3, Bob McEachern Jr. Fairview-Portsmouth $4, $5, Paul Martin Fairystone-Stuart $ $ Clint Conner Faith-Buchanan $ $1, Randy Martin Faith-Fredericksburg $4, $8, Tony Vinson II Faith-Lexington $2, $ Brent McGuirt Faith-Mathews $11, $13, Werlie Hendrix Faith-Richmond $6, $3, Senior Pastor Faith-Salem $4, $3, Garnett Westmoreland Jr. Faith-Stuart * $ Timothy Hylton Falling Creek-Richmond $2, $4, Senior Pastor Falling Water-Marion $4, $4, Jerry Creasy Family Bible-Leesburg $2, $1, Jason Walker Family Bible-Virginia Beach $ $ Bon Wong Family Life-Ashland $8, $9, Paul McDaniel Family Life-Aylett $7, $9, John Agostino * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 59

60 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Fellowship-Mechanicsville $37, $39, Tony Ramirez Fellowship-Salem $145, $164, Ken Nienke Fellowship-Spotsylvania $1, $3, Jerry Hall Fil-Am-Springfield $4, $3, Rolly Estabillo Fincastle-Fincastle $20, $25, Kevin Cummings Fincastle-Tazewell $19, $9, Richard Mallory Finney-Honaker $1, $1, Stephen Musick First Romanian-Stafford $ $ Keith Herndon First Russian-Richmond $0.00 $0.00 Alexander Kurmayev First Southern-Hurt $3, $3, Eddie McDonald First-Bassett $18, $18, Lew Bennett First-Damascus $17, $18, Senior Pastor First-Emporia $1, $2, Jerry Horning, Interim First-Millstone-Nathalie $7, $7, Senior Pastor First-New Church $3, $3, Bobby Parks First-Norfolk $233, $197, Eric Thomas First-Pennington Gap $0.00 $0.00 Josh Osteen First-Pound $1, $4, Senior Pastor First-Roanoke $185, $179, Bryan Smith First-St. Charles $11, $11, Paul Davis First-Suffolk $82, $89, Thurman Hayes Jr. Fishersville-Fishersville $24, $24, Steve Parker Flat Gap-Pound $2, $3, Robert Addington Flat Ridge-Cana $ $ Dennis Bledsoe Florence-Oxford NC $1, $ Allen Boggs Fluvanna-Scottsville $19, $18, Alan Acree Forest Hill-Skippers $11, $10, Marcus Daly Jr. Forest Lawn-Danville $2, $1, Tim Rogers Forest-Forest $15, $16, Tyler Scarlett Fork-Bumpass $4, $3, Billy Kain Fork-Scottsburg $9, $6, David Rathel Fox Hill Road-Hampton $9, $7, Tommy Larson Franklin Heights-Rocky Mount * $67, Stan Parris Free Union-Free Union $2, $3, Senior Pastor Freedom-Fancy Gap $1, $2, Charles Bunn Freedom-Lynchburg $ $1, John Thompson * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 60

61 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Fries-Fries $11, $10, John Williams Fuente-Charlottesville $1, $1, José Ernesto Sanchez Furnace Creek-Rocky Mount $15, $9, Michael Lawhorn Glade Creek-Blue Ridge $1, $1, Philip Ayers Glen Hill-Ringgold $2, $1, Stephen Wright Glen Lyn-Glen Lyn $ $ Jerry Rice Glenwood-Troutdale $ $ Tim Day Glenwood-Virginia Beach $1, $1, Frank Howlett God s Storehouse-Chesterfield $12, $14, Tom Lovorn Good Hope-Spotsylvania $8, $8, Scott Quinn Good News-Alexandria $9, $17, Calvert Wallace Good Shepherd-Christiansburg $6, $4, Matthew Kirkland Grace Harvest-Amelia $22, $25, Mark Wells Grace United Family-Mechanicsville $1, $4, Glenn Hawkins Grace-Abingdon $4, $4, Steve Byrd Grace-Altavista $4, $7, David Sage Grace-Arlington $ $ Mike Law Jr. Grace-Bristol $2, $2, Senior Pastor Grace-Charlottesville $0.00 $0.00 Johnny Hartless Grace-Fries $6, $7, Ben Haga Grace-Gainesville $0.00 $0.00 Rod Fultz Grace-Haysi $3, $5, Jeremiah Sluss Gracelife-Christiansburg $90, $94, Tim Hight Grace-Madison Heights $ $ Dan Lee Grace-New Castle $1, $1, Jere King Grace-Pennington Gap $1, $1, Matthew Thompson GracePointe-Madison Heights $0.00 $0.00 Greg Tyree Gracepoint-Wise $13, $13, Rob Haynes Grace-Richmond $13, $12, Guy Holloway Grace-Stuart $6, $12, Mark Elkins Grace-Tappahannock $6, $10, Shane Gallagher Grace-Virgilina $61, $76, Jack Stewart Grafton-Yorktown $0.00 $0.00 David Price Great Neck-Virginia Beach $32, $31, Todd Holt Greater Grace-Afton * $6, Michael Embrey Green Hill-Salem $2, $3, Scott Hamilton * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 61

62 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Green Lakes-Portsmouth $15, $14, Dwight Buchholz Green Ridge-Roanoke $61, $60, Michael Palmer Green Run-Virginia Beach $0.00 $ Rick Crews Grove Avenue-Richmond $260, $303, Mark Becton Grove-Goldvein $5, $2, Ron Roach Grundy-Grundy $ $ Donald Tittle Guilford-Sterling $ $ Michael McKinley Gunston-Lorton $ $50.00 Lynn Hall Hamilton-Hamilton $65, $78, Steven Carne Hampstead-Hampstead, MD $1, $0.00 Chris Brammer Hampton Roads-Hampton $9, $10, Dan Pruitt Hanover-King George $15, $12, Rick Crookshank Harman-Grundy * $ Shea Shrader Harvest-Carson $5, $4, Larry Murray Harvest-Gretna $ $1, Ryan Patterson Harvest-Mechanicsville $73, $54, Joel Bradberry Harvest-Smithfield $48, $52, Randy Green Hatcher s-bristow $1, $0.00 Todd Pyle Haw Orchard-Mouth of Wilson $0.00 $0.00 Randy Lovelace Healing Springs-Hot Springs * $1, John Klink Jr. Hebron-Gore $ $ James Simmons Hebron-Spotsylvania $3, $2, Bob Ellinger Hickory Ridge-Chesapeake $5, $4, Calvin Corbitt Highland-Portsmouth $1, $ Kevin Wilson Highlands-Abingdon $12, $1, Allen Jessee Hill Memorial-Martinsville $6, $1, Bill Moss Hillcrest-Ridgeway $68, $61, J. D. Moore, Interim Hillcrest-Temple Hills, MD $26, $28, Clyde Pearson Hope Aglow-Lynchburg $0.00 $0.00 John Allen Hope-Cana $1, $3, Anthony Thomas Hopeful-Montpelier $10, $7, Leroy Davis Hyland Heights-Lynchburg $109, $87, Carl Weiser Iglesia Bautista Misionera-Richmond $ $1, Timothy Amador Iglesia Emanuel-Manassas $4, $5, Senior Pastor Iglesia Guilford-Sterling $1, $2, Fredy Hernandez Iglesia Hillcrest-Ridgeway $ $ Tim Harville * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 62

63 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Immanuel-Chesapeake $9, $17, Dave Libengood Impact-Centreville $ $2, Brandon Hembree Indian River-Chesapeake $10, $11, Robert Kirk Indo Pak-Lanham, MD $ $ Allen Timothy Ingleside-Norfolk $0.00 $0.00 Peter McLewin International-Annandale $0.00 $0.00 Tom Cano International-Richmond * $ Samuel Nuon / Minh Ha Nguyen Ironbridge-Chesterfield $45, $41, Mark Jordan Island-Chincoteague $1, $1, Nathan Walker Ivy Spring-Swords Creek $ $ Phillip Cook Jefferson Park-Charlottesville $15, $9, Keith Goad Jeffersonton-Jeffersonton $14, $14, Dennis Smith Jerusalem-Fairfax Station $19, $13, Terry Smith Jesus de Nazaret-N.Chesterfield $0.00 $0.00 Luis Cruz Journey-Quinton $10, $2, Greg Pulling Jubilee-Fredericksburg * $50.00 Michael Raphael Keeling-Keeling $0.00 $ Senior Pastor Kempsville-Virginia Beach $118, $116, Kelly Burris Kerr s Creek-Lexington $0.00 $0.00 Zebby Volpe Kingdom-Fredericksburg $1, $1, Craig Polston Kings Highway-Fredericksburg $ $0.00 Carlin Dempsey Kingsland-Richmond $60, $60, Pat Fiordelise Kingsway-Bristol $2, $1, Todd Freeman Knotts Island-Knotts Island $3, $1, Chuck Mann Koinonia-Chester $0.00 $0.00 Juan Veslasquez Korean American-Annandale $30.00 $ Daniel Dong Soo Moon Korean Mission-Hopewell $0.00 $0.00 Paul Chang Korean-Alexandria * $ Jong Ke Shim Ladysmith-Ladysmith $5.00 $0.00 Senior Pastor Lake Anna-Bumpass $8, $8, Sam Sieg Lake Drummond-Chesapeake $15, $12, Buddy Hoggard Lambsburg-Lambsburg $1, $ Israel Easter Laurel Hill-Earlysville $6, $4, Bruce Goldsmith Laurel Hill-Mouth of Wilson $0.00 $0.00 Harlan Greer Leawood-Lynchburg $0.00 $0.00 Lenn Lloyd Liberty Chapel-Appomattox $1, $2, Brad Childres * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 63

64 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Liberty Hill-Troutdale $7, $6, Tim Boyette Liberty-Appomattox $63, $60, Rusty Small Liberty-Hampton $159, $130, Grant Ethridge Liberty-Hopewell $1, $2, Phil Andrews Liberty-Lanexa $33, $19, Mark Hollingsworth Liberty-Suffolk $ $ Jim Goebel Life Journey-Crozet $6, $11, Walter Davis Life Pointe-Roanoke $ $1, Edgar Moser Lifeline-Richmond $7, $7, Dallas Mills Lifepoint-Fredericksburg $12, $3, Daniel Floyd LifeSong-Harrisonburg $4, $6, Senior Pastor Life-Woodbridge $3, $1, Mark Green Light of Hope-Blackstone $0.00 $0.00 Ronnie West Light of the World-Chesterfield $ $ Paul Chipman Lime Hill-Bristol $1, $ Cliff Ramey Little River-Bumpass $10, $11, Tim Chrisman Lively Stones-Pelham, NC $0.00 $ Michael Kent Sr. Living Proof-Williamsburg $13, $12, Eric Scholten Living Water-Laurel, MD $0.00 $0.00 Art Thompson Jr. Living Word-Forest $3, $3, Marvin Suitt London Bridge-Virginia Beach $120, $125, Greg Brinson Longdale-Eagle Rock $2, $1, Grover Stevens Lord s-fredericksburg $1, $0.00 Jim Weadon Maranatha-Exmore $0.00 $ Mike Muender Maranatha-Windsor $ $ Clyde Alderman Marion-Chatham $27, $34, Henry Meadows Jr. Matoaca-Matoaca $43, $42, Donnie Joyner Matthews Table-Richmond $1, $1, Ricky Love Mayflower-Roanoke $2, $1, Dennis Jennings Maysville-Buckingham $1, $0.00 David Reid Mecklenburg-South Hill $3, $2, Andy Davis Memorial-Columbia $1, $1, Senior Pastor Memorial-Louisa $4, $5, Jim Blackwell Memorial-Port Royal $5, $5, Bob Greene Memorial-Pulaski $8, $7, David Lones Menchville-Newport News $16, $15, Jim Weston * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 64

65 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Metro DC-Alexandria $1, $ Francis Lammawin Middle Fork-Chilhowie $ $ Roscoe Greer Midway-Galax $2, $0.00 Myron Dalton Midway-Mount Airy, NC $0.00 $ Larry Phillips Midway-Phenix $11, $14, Joey Anthony Mill Creek-Chatham $4, $3, Lee Harris / Darrell Campbell Mill Creek-Henry $1, $1, Brian Goard Mill Swamp-Ivor $33, $38, James Jones Mineral Springs-Gladstone $2, $2, Odell Coggins Mineral Springs-Vinton $14, $11, Jason Gault Monumental-Petersburg $22, $22, Barry Ginn Mosaic-Culpeper $0.00 $0.00 Duane Eatmon Mosaic-Hampton Roads $ $ Steve Byrum Mount Calvary-Matoaca $3, $2, Scott Price Mount Carmel-Midland $3, $2, Peyton Embrey Mount Carmel-Rocky Mount $ $ Joseph Taylor Mount Eagle-Charlottesville $3, $2, Sidney Craig Mount Ed-Batesville $0.00 $3, Ronald Nickell Mount Holly-Remington $11, $11, Chaz Campbell Mount Lebanon-Boston $36, $35, Dallas Smith Mount Olivet-Copper Hill $1, $ Keith Mills Mount Pleasant-Colonial Heights $105, $49, Curtis Barnes Mount Sinai-Galax $ $ Mitchell Cole Mount Zion-Montvale $56.46 $ William Mitchell Mountain View-Blue Ridge $ $ Gary Kingery Mountain View-Catawba $3, $2, Barney Arthur, Interim Mountain View-Independence $21, $19, David Osborne Mountain View-King George $16, $21, Keith Robinson Movement-Richmond $14, $17, Cliff Jordan Mt. Carmel-Pennington Gap * $1, Rusty Fitzpatrick Nansemond River-Suffolk $117, $108, Tim Piland Nations United-Richmond $0.00 $0.00 Geriel DeOliveria Natural Bridge-Natural Bridge $5, $5, Randy Smith New Bridge-Sandston $13, $43, Rob Edwards New Century-Roanoke $8, $8, Jay Owens New Hope-Chesterfield $2, $2, Lee McConnel * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 65

66 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR New Hope-Cross Junction $9, $6, George Reed New Hope-Gordonsville $0.00 $ Roy Giles New Hope-Lottsburg $6, $8, Dan Panter New Hope-New Kent $0.00 $0.00 Neil Lieder New Horizon-Fairfax $ $1, Jung Choo Moon New Life-Ferrum $1, $2, Marco Smith New Life-Louisa $10, $10, Josh Turner New Life-Roanoke $70.00 $ James Martin New Life-Ruckersville $0.00 $0.00 Richard Griswold New Song-Virginia Beach $3, $3, Brent Hobbs Newmarket-Hampton $2, $2, Skip Hathaway III Newville-Waverly $ $1, Randy Hawkins Next Level-Yorktown $4, $19, Robert Shepherd North Bedford-Forest $35, $38, Chad Brady North Bristol-Bristol $6, $5, Travis Ingle North Main-Danville $74, $79, Fredrick Unger Northside-Fredericksburg $7, $3, James Newton NorthStar-Bristol $1, $0.00 William Houck Norview-Norfolk $23, $22, Michael Smith Norwood-Forest $3, $4, Todd Childers Nueva Esperanza-Richmond $2, $2, Fernando Mangieri Oak Grove-Big Stone Gap $8, $4, Mike Jones Oak Grove-Colonial Beach $2, $3, Randall Snipes Oak Grove-Keeling $8, $2, Mike Myers Oak Grove-Richmond $44, $48, Andy Rist Oakdale-Madison Heights $ $ Terry Wornstaff Oakes Memorial-Dry Fork $0.00 $0.00 Joe Kendrick Oaklawn-South Chesterfield * $ Wayne Williams Oakton-Chantilly $14, $13, Lewis Holmes Oasis-Lynchburg $11, $4, Bubba Rose Old Powhatan-Powhatan $7, $8, Brad Russell Onancock-Onancock $34, $33, Philip Parker, Interim Onley-Onley $5, $3, John Burr Open Bible-Roanoke $ $ Marvin Lloyd Open Door-Chilhowie $0.00 $1, David McNew Open Door-Christiansburg $1, $0.00 Michael Johnston * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 66

67 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Open Door-Culpeper $ $2, Bernie Jernigan Open Door-Newport News $ $ David Ryerse Open Door-Stafford $0.00 $0.00 Ron Thayer Sr. Palestine-Huddleston $29, $23, Senior Pastor Parkway-Moseley $136, $165, Benjamin Brammer Pathway-Woodlawn $2, $3, Jeremy Hendrick Pecks-Bedford $13, $14, Bryan Sheehan Peninsula Korean-Newport News $6, $6, Sae Young Chung Petsworth-Gloucester $43, $41, Clint Miller Pillar-Dumfries $3, $4, Clint Clifton Pillar-Fredericksburg $4, $3, Jonathan Davis Pillar-Stafford $ $3, Roy Garza Pine Chapel-Hampton $0.00 $0.00 Senior Pastor Pine Grove-Dugspur $5, $5, Ricky Atkins Pine Grove-Petersburg $3, $0.00 Rodney Jenkins Pinecrest-Portsmouth $82, $69, Tom Potter Pioneer-Max Meadows $12, $8, Neal Hawks Plantation-Roanoke $ $0.00 Ron Young Jr. Pleasant Grove-Chesapeake $50.00 $0.00 Bill Keen Pleasant Grove-Galax $ $0.00 Darrin Brannock Pleasant Grove-Upper Marlboro, MD $ $50.00 Carlton Burns Sr. Pleasant View-Lynchburg $25, $25, Ricky Ewing Poquoson-Poquoson $14, $14, John Pouchot Potomac-Potomac Falls $14, $12, Scott Hesler Preston Oaks-Roanoke $23, $23, Senior Pastor Prillaman-Ferrum $ $0.00 Mike Magnani Prince George-Prince George $4, $5, Lewis Garrett Princess Anne-Virginia Beach $27, $28, Ronald Lee Providence-Newport News * $ Don Wren Quaker-Bedford $3, $8, David Timma Quantico-Quantico $0.00 $0.00 Kevin Brown Radford-Moneta $6, $6, Karl Hofheinz Ragland-Sandy Hook $9, $11, Jeff Slaughter, Interim Rainbow Forest-Troutville $6, $5, Michael Grooms Ramoth-Stafford $73, $78, Brent Vickery Real Life-Chester $12, $0.00 James Srodulski * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 67

68 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Red Lane-Powhatan $26, $26, Bill Gohmert Redeemer-Lynchburg $1, $ Jack Barrett Redeeming Grace-Lynchburg $0.00 $ Michael O Brien Redeeming Grace-Mathews $ $ Van Loomis Reformation-Lanham $3, $0.00 Bill Wennersten, Interim Remnant-Richmond $14, $0.00 Bryan Laughlin Renewal-Centreville $2, $2, Yong Jin Park Reservoir-Yorktown $0.00 $ Chris Gill Reston Community-Reston $0.00 $0.00 Matt Morgan Restoration-Washington, DC $13, $21, Nathan Knight Restoration-Hampton $8, $8, James Moynihan, Interim Rileyville-Rileyville $71, $64, Chris Walker River Oak-Chesapeake $135, $194, Heath Burris River of Life-Franklin $ $ Scott Cornette Riverdale-Roanoke $6, $ David Jones River-MadisonHeights $3, $9, Bradley Mullinax Riverside-Newport News $2, $1, Tom Davidson Riverside-Norfolk $16, $16, Rus Fail, Interim Riverview-Woodbridge $0.00 $0.00 Michael Faulkner RiverWay-Midlothian $0.00 $0.00 Phillip Hunt Roanoke Chinese-Roanoke $0.00 $0.00 Gary Pasquarell Roanoke Deaf-Roanoke $ $ Aaron Reed Roca Eterna-Woodbridge $6, $4, Manuel Chacon Rock Hill-Stafford $4, $4, Senior Pastor Rocky Mount-Rocky Mount $4, $4, Jeff Robinson Rosedale-Abingdon $10, $11, Don Paxton Safe Harbor-Bedford $0.00 $0.00 Jerry Parr Salem-Crozier $24, $29, Zack Zbinden Salem-Richmond $1, $0.00 Thad Key Saltville-Saltville $1, $1, Wesley Belcher Samuel Harris-Chatham $2, $2, Bruce Cole, Interim Sandy Level-Sandy Level $ $ Kendell Smith Sarepta-Blackwater $1, $1, Glen Hurd Seaford-Seaford $16, $13, Michael Howard Second Chance-Prince George $13, $13, David Prather Second-South Boston $11, $9, Senior Pastor * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 68

69 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Sedalia-Big Island $0.00 $0.00 Mike Jones Seed International-Richmond $ $ Henry Amedeker Seven Cities-Chesapeake * $ Rusty Rawls Shady Grove-Thaxton $12, $12, Harry Leland Sharon-Rural Retreat $4, $4, Jack Rutherford Shenandoah-Shenandoah $2, $1, Hudson Nuckols Jr. Shenandoah-Stephens City $ $0.00 Gene Jones, Interim Shenandoah-Waynesboro $0.00 $0.00 Paul LaPrevotte Shenandoah-Woodstock $24, $24, Banks Swanson SherLynd-Lyndhurst * $6, Allen George Shermont-Danville $2, $3, Ryan Riley Shiloh-Carson $5, $0.00 Hugh Mayes Shiloh-Newport News $0.00 $0.00 Fred Smith Sky View-Fancy Gap $38, $46, Wendell Horton Smith Memorial-Williamsburg $49, $52, Ron Wade Smyrna-Dinwiddie $44, $46, Robert Rowland III Snow Hill-Galax $6, $7, Ernie Smith Sojourn-Fairfax $ $0.00 Justin Pearson Sonlight-Chesapeake $20, $22, Hershel Adams SonRise-Virginia Beach $9, $6, Steven Smith Soul Purpose-Bealeton $7, $9, Matt Gregory South Anna-Mineral $0.00 $0.00 Steven McClary South Fork-Marion $5, $6, Mark Totten South Norfolk-Chesapeake $19, $17, David Slayton South Quay-Suffolk $ $1, John Watson Southside-Richmond $20, $21, Dennis Tucker Southside-South Boston $1, $1, Don Bryant Southside-Suffolk $107, $107, Stewart McCarter Sovereign-Bealeton $ $ Jay Flickinger Spears Mountain-Gladstone $ $1, Senior Pastor Spotswood-Fredericksburg $279, $284, Drew Landry Spotsylvania-Spotsylvania $4, $5, Jeff Parsons Spout Spring-Spout Spring $2, $3, Paul Kvasnicka Spring Creek-Cullen $0.00 $ Paul McLinden Stafford-Stafford $14, $19, Naethan Hendrix Staples Mill-Glen Allen $71, $88, Jim Booth * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 69

70 ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Staunton River-Brookneal $8, $8, Andy Ferguson Staunton-Huddleston $6, $8, John Reale Stevensburg-Stevensburg $15, $16, Philip Walker Stokesland-Danville $8, $5, Charles Vickers Straightstone-Gretna $0.00 $2, David Bell, Interim Suck Spring-Bedford $12, $14, Michael Cox Sugar Grove-Sugar Grove $7, $7, Billy Gwinn Sumerduck-Sumerduck $ $ Robert Crum II, Interim Swan Creek-Gladys * $50.00 Senior Pastor Swift Creek-Colonial Heights $48, $53, Stephen Felker Swift Creek-Midlothian $157, $154, Monty Guice Tabernacle-Danville $64, $64, Lamarr Mooneyham Tabernacle-Newport News $27, $25, Senior Pastor Tabernacle-Salem $21, $15, Chris Mitchell The Heights-Colonial Heights $174, $178, Randy Hahn The Point-Charlottesville $11, $16, Gabe Turner Thomas Road-Lynchburg $6, $6, Jonathan Falwell Thomas Village-Duffield * $14, Buddy Osborne Thompsontown-Thompsontown, PA $2, $10, Ted Kostich Sr. Thornburg-Thornburg $0.00 $0.00 Danny Lester Timber Ridge-Bedford $22, $21, Phillip Kelley Travelers-Spotsylvania $10, $3, Clyde Coleman Tree-Fairfax $ $ Young Lim Trinity-Bedford $10, $11, Vernon DeLong Trinity-Hampton $1, $2, Carlton Shrieves Troutdale-Troutdale $ $ Kenny Riggins Tsena Commocko-Providence Forge $7, $8, Ed Preston Tucker Swamp-Zuni $29, $22, Curtis Faison Tussekiah-Meherrin $3, $5, Greg Noland Twin Oaks-Ferrum $5, $5, Terry Covey Union Chapel-Lynch Station $3, $3, Chad Miller Union-Chincoteague $46, $40, Kevin Eley Union-Hayes $37, $32, Rodney Autry Upperville-Upperville $1, $ Bill Thigpen Valley Street-Abingdon $1, $1, William Austin Valley View-Abingdon $2, $2, Kenneth Widner * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) PG 70

71 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CONTRIBUTIONS COMPARISON ORGANIZATION SENIOR PASTOR Victory-Stafford $3, $3, John Hodgen Vida Nueva-Richmond $0.00 $1, Diego Fernandez Village-Midlothian $5, $8, Steve Gentry Village-Portsmouth $3, $ James Taylor Virginia Beach Beacon $26, $23, Gordon Ellsworth Jr. Walnut Grove-Bristol $8, $4, Carl Young Walnut Grove-Montvale $1, $ Harold Lewis Warwick-Newport News $3, $4, Robert Wilson Water s Edge-Clarksville $ $ John Bohannon Waters Edge-Yorktown $23, $22, Stuart Hodges Waverly-Waverly $15, $13, Eric Avery Wayne Hills-Waynesboro $56, $51, Danny Campbell West End-Richmond $6, $5, Kevin Rogers West Salem-Salem $0.00 $0.00 Nick Shaffer Western Branch-Portsmouth $27, $42, Walter Black Western Heights-Petersburg $37, $37, Jonathan Dundalow Westlake-Moneta $0.00 $1, Justin Likens Westmont-Johnstown PA $5, $3, John Brownlee Westwood-Waynesboro $17, $12, Maurice McCarthy Jr., Interim White Rock-Hardy $5, $6, Glen Stinnett Willis Memorial-Cascade $2, $ John Alcorn Willow-Charlottesville $2, $1, William Templeton Winchester-Winchester * $50.00 Tim White Windsor Hills-Roanoke $7, $7, Lawrence Dodson Winn s-glen Allen $46, $36, Jeff Brauer Woodlawn-Alexandria $6, $3, Travis Hilton Woodlawn-Danville $23, $22, Ronnie Brown, Interim Woodlawn-Hopewell $0.00 $3, Ken Hendricks Worsham-Farmville $8, $12, Ken Jones York River-Williamsburg $22, $35, Bill Cashman Zion Hill-Fincastle $4, $0.00 Lee McIntosh Zion-Orange $18, $21, Daryl Harbin * Church has requested affiliation in 2013 (see Church Affiliation Report) TOTAL GIVING FOR 2012 $8,581, TOTAL GIVING FOR 2013 $8,722, PG 71

72 2013 CHURCH AFFILIATION/ PARTNERSHIP REPORT CHURCHES REQUESTING AFFILIATION CENTRAL-WEST Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Keysville Rev. Tony Reeves Unique Swan Creek Baptist Church Gladys pastorless Unique CENTRAL-EAST Crosstrain Community Church Richmond Rev. Dave Mills Unique International Community Church Richmond Rev. Sam Nuon Dual Rev. Minh Ha Nguyen Oaklawn Baptist Church South Chesterfield Rev. Wayne Williams Unique Richmond Story Fellowship Glen Allen Rev. John A. Folker Unique Unity Baptist Church Prince George Rev. Chris Jenkins Unique VALLEY *Church Downtown Staunton Rev. Rob Spencer Unique Healing Springs Baptist Church Hot Springs Rev. John Klink Jr. Unique SherLynd Baptist Church Lyndhurst Rev. Allen George Unique NORTH *Elam Church Fairfax Rev. B.G. Elliston Unique Grace Filipino Church Woodbridge Pastor Armando De La Merced Unique Image Church Woodbridge Chris Rhodenhizer Unique **The Vine Stafford Rev. Paul Rivera Unique * Non-funded SBCV church plant ** After requesting affiliation with SBCV, The Vine merged with Open Door Community Church. PG 72

73 2013 CHURCH AFFILIATION REPORT CHURCHES REQUESTING AFFILIATION (cont.) SOUTHEAST Providence Community Fellowship Newport News Rev. Donald C. Wren Unique Point Harbor Community Church Chesapeake Rev. John Houston Unique SOUTHWEST Harman Memorial Baptist Church Grundy Rev. Shea Shrader Dual Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Pennington Gap Rev. Rusty Fitzpatrick Unique Thomas Village Baptist Church Duffield Rev. Buddy Osborne Unique SOUTHSIDE Faith Community Church Stuart Rev. Timothy C. Hylton Unique *Non-funded SBCV church plant If we receive a partnership affiliation request after the fall Executive Board meeting, these churches can still be presented at Annual Homecoming, at the discretion of the Executive Committee. CHANGING FROM DUAL TO UNIQUE CENTRAL-EAST Beaverdam Baptist Church Beaverdam Rev. Gary Stewart VALLEY Crystal Spring Baptist Church Roanoke Rev. Jeff Dickson MERGED **The Vine Merged with Open Door Community Church Stafford Stafford ** After requesting affiliation with SBCV, The Vine merged with Open Door Community Church. WITHDRAWING THIS YEAR Hopewell Baptist Church New Kent Pastor Bob Lane VALLEY Sunrise Baptist Church Arlington Rev. John Maritim PG 73

74 DISSOLVED Evergreen Church Fredericksburg Rev. Scott Roberts Iglesia Bautista de Hyattsville Hyattsville, MD Rev. Cristian Pablo (Church Plant) Life at Zion Charlottesville Radiate Church Richmond Rev. Derek Webster Surrender Baptist Church Bristow Rev. Darren King CHURCHES PRESENTED AT 2012 ANNUAL HOMECOMING The following churches were not listed in the 2012 Church Affiliation Report because their paperwork came in after the fall Executive Board meeting. They were, however, presented, voted on, and approved at the 2012 Annual Homecoming. *Africa Lighthouse Baptist Temple Charlottesville Rev. Peter Chege Unique Franklin Heights Baptist Church Rocky Mount Rev. Stan Parris Dual Spring Creek Baptist Church Cullen Rev. Paul McClinden Dual *Non-funded SBCV church plant UNIQUELY 48 1 DUALLY 82 CHURCH PLANTS 5 TOTALS SATELLITES MERGED THIS YEAR DISSOLVED THIS YEAR 2 WITHDRAWING THIS YEAR 618 TOTAL AFFILIATED CHURCHES RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Board recommends to the messengers in the 2013 Annual Homecoming that churches requesting affiliation in this year s meeting be enthusiastically received into the SBC of Virginia. PG 74

75 2013 NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 2013 NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013 NOMINATING COMMITTEE CENTRAL-EAST REGION (5) Rev. Donald Joyner (Matoaca-Matoaca) 2015 Rev. Pat Fiordelise (Kingsland-Richmond) 2014 Rev. Barry Ginn (Monumental-Petersburg) 2014 Mrs. Amy Stewart (Beaverdam-Beaverdam) (L) 2014 Mr. Art Avent (Swift Creek-Midlothian) (L) (N) 2016 SOUTHSIDE REGION (3) Rev. David Rathel (Fork-Scottsburg) (R) 2016 Rev. Doug Ramsey (Hillcrest-Ridgeway) 2014 Mr. Bill Snead (Grace-Virgilina) (L) 2014 CENTRAL-WEST REGION (4) Rev. Carl Weiser (Hyland Heights-Lynchburg) 2014 Rev. Rusty Small (Liberty-Appomattox) (R) 2016 Mr. Dempsey Jones (Worsham-Farmville) (L) 2015 Rev. Kyle Hoover (Charlottesville Community Church-Charlottesville) (N) 2016 VALLEY REGION (4) Dr. Bryan Smith (First-Roanoke) (R) 2016 Mrs. Terri Cummings (Fincastle-Fincastle) (L) (R) 2016 Mr. Wayne Sink (Preston Oaks-Roanoke) (L) 2014 Dr. Timothy Hight (GraceLife-Christiansburg) 2015 NORTH REGION (4) Dr. Daryl Harbin (Zion-Orange) (R) 2016 Rev. Jim Stone (Spotswood-Fredericksburg) 2014 Dr. David Rhodenhizer (Calvary Rd.-Alexandria) 2014 Rev. Banks Swanson (Shenandoah-Woodstock) 2015 SOUTHEAST REGION (7) Mr. Del Curtis (Living Proof-Williamsburg) (L) 2014 Rev. Curt Breland (First-Norfolk) 2014 Rev. Stewart McCarter (Southside-Suffolk) 2015 Mr. Morrison Lawing (Bethel-Yorktown) (L) 2014 Rev. James Jones (Mill Swamp-Ivor) 2015 Rev. Heath Burris (River Oak-Chesapeake) (N) 2016 Dr. Allen McFarland (Calvary Evangelical) (N) 2016 SOUTHWEST REGION (3) Rev. Jerry Creasy (Falling Water-Marion) 2014 Rev. Jeremy Hendrick (Pathway-Woodlawn) 2015 Dr. Don Paxton (Rosedale-Abingdon) 2015 Dr. Edward Taylor (Amissville-Amissville) Chairman Rev. Dan Cook (Spotswood-Fredericksburg) Mr. Jerry Small (Liberty-Appomattox) Dr. Tim Piland (Nansemond River-Suffolk) Rev. Mac Hutton (Parkway-Moseley) RECOMMENDATION: The Nominating Committee recommends to messengers attending the 2013 Annual Homecoming that persons nominated in this year s meeting be approved to serve on the 2014 Executive Board of the SBCV. Note: Term expires at the end of the Annual Meeting of the year indicated. KEY (L) Layperson (N) New (R) Renewed for a 2nd Term PG 75

76 2013 CONVENTION COMMITTEES CONVENTION COMMITTEES FOR 2013 NOMINATING Dr. Edward Taylor Amissville-Amissville CHAIRMAN Rev. Dan Cook Spotswood-Fredericksburg Mr. Jerry Small Liberty-Appomattox Dr. Tim Piland Nansemond River-Suffolk Rev. Mac Hutton Parkway-Moseley RESOLUTIONS Rev. Jeff Chadwick Church on the Avenue-Richmond CHAIRMAN Dr. Dwight Buchholz Green Lakes-Portsmouth Rev. Roger Cook Crosspointe-Bluefield Rev. Jerry McLeod Southside-Suffolk Dr. Chris King Evergreen-Evergreen Rev. Brent Vickery Ramoth-Stafford CREDENTIALS Rev. Jeremiah Sluss Grace-Haysi CHAIRMAN Rev. Rick Caldwell Concord-Farmville Rev. Andy Davis Mecklenburg-South Hill Dr. Kendell Smith Sandy Level-Sandy Level Rev. John Stapleton Crossroads-Glade Spring Rev. Jason Taylor Beulah-Kents Store USHERS/TELLERS Rev. Ben Haygood Bethany Place-Richmond CHAIRMAN Rev. John Hodgen Victory-Stafford Rev. Brandon Hembree Impact-Centreville Rev. Chris Mitchell Tabernacle-Salem Rev. Brent McGuirt Faith-Lexington Rev. Cliff Ramey Lime Hill-Bristol PG 76

77 2014 PROPOSED MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN PROPOSED 2014 MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN TOTAL 2014 MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN SHARED EXPENSES 2014 MINISTRY PLAN CP CP PERCENT MINISTRY RECEIPTS Southern Baptist Convention $4,590, SBC of Virginia $4,410, TOTAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM $9,000, $9,000, % PARTNER RECEIPTS North American Mission Board (NAMB) $300, $300, NAMB Evangelism $15, $15, NAMB Benefit Supplement $48, $48, GuideStone $18, $18, LifeWay Christian Resources $61, $61, Church Ministry Services TOTAL PARTNERSHIP RECEIPTS $442, $442, % TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND RECEIPTS $9,442, $442, $9,000, % MINISTRY INVESTMENTS DISBURSEMENTS Southern Baptist Convention International Mission Board $2,088, $2,088, % North American Mission Board $943, $943, % SBC Seminaries & Historical Archives $917, $917, % Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission $67, $67, % SBC Facilitating & Operating Ministries $124, $124, % SBCV CP Promotional and Processing Expenses ($450,000.00) $450, % TOTAL SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION $9,442, $442, $4,590, % PG 77

78 TOTAL 2014 MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN SHARED EXPENSES 2014 MINISTRY PLAN CP CP PERCENT CHURCH PLANTING Missionary Salaries & Benefits $681, $88, $592, Field Preparation $5, $5, Recruiting & Developing $13, $13, Mentoring & Supporting $39, $39, Strategic Initiative $10, $10, Financial Support - Planters $1,050, $300, $750, Church Planting Ministry-Related Expenses $128, $128, TOTAL CHURCH PLANTING $1,928, $388, $1,539, % CHURCH STRENGTHENING Missionary Salaries & Benefits $614, $77, $537, Leadership Development $60, $60, Church Health $15, $15, Pastor/Staff/Family Enrichment $28, $28, Women s Ministry $15, $15, Men s Ministry $10, $10, Children s Ministry/VBS $16, $16, Student Ministry $65, $65, Church Strengthening Ministry- Related Expenses $132, $132, TOTAL CHURCH STRENGTHENING $956, $77, $879, % EVANGELISM & MISSIONS Missionary Salaries & Benefits $449, $53, $395, Evangelism Strategies $35, $35, Networking Leaders/Volunteers $5, $5, Partnerships & Projects $25, $25, Disaster Relief $5, $5, Building Missions Awareness $3, $3, Baptist Builders $2, $2, Evangelism & Missions Ministry- Related Expenses $26, $26, TOTAL EVANGELISM & MISSIONS $551, $53, $497, % SUPPORT TO PASTORS AND CHURCH STAFF (BENEFITS FOR CHURCH MINISTERS) Retirement - Life & Disability $170, $170, TOTAL BENEFITS FOR CHURCH MINISTERS $170, $170, % PG 78

79 2014 MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN TOTAL 2014 MINISTRY INVESTMENT PLAN SHARED EXPENSES 2014 MINISTRY PLAN CP CP PERCENT COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA Personnel Salaries & Benefits $58, $12, $45, Innovative Faith Resources $250, $90, $160, Print & Electronic Media $89, $50, $39, Cooperative Program Promotion Communications & Media Ministry- Related Expenses TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA $397, $152, $244, % MINISTRY SUPPORT SERVICES Personnel Salaries & Benefits $597, $149, $447, Business & Finance $70, $70, Information Services $100, $100, Facilities $90, $90, Ministry Support Ministry-Related Expenses $19, $19, TOTAL MINISTRY SUPPORT SERVICES $877, $149, $727, % LEADERSHIP & CONVENTION RELATIONS Personnel Salaries & Benefits $239, $35, $203, Annual Meeting $50, $35, $15, Board Meetings $15, $15, Leadership Meetings $24, $24, Stewardship Support/ SBCV Foundation Support $75, $75, Leadership Ministry Related Expenses $18, $18, TOTAL LEADERSHIP & CONVENTION RELATIONS $421, $70, $350, % TOTAL MINISTRY INVESTMENTS $9,442, $442, $9,000, % Footnotes to the Proposed 2014 Ministry Investment Plan 1. The proposed $9,000,000 Cooperative Program Ministry Investment Plan (MIP) for 2014 is the same amount as the 2013 MIP. 2. $4,590,000 or 51% of all undesignated CP is allocated for Southern Baptist Convention causes. 3. Fifty-one percent (51%) of CP funds received in excess of $9,000,000 in 2014 will be forwarded to the Southern Baptist Convention. 4. Any unexpended SBCV funds will be carried forward for future church planting and other strategic ministry opportunities. RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Board recommends to messengers in the 2013 Annual Homecoming that the Proposed 2014 Cooperative Program Ministry Investment Plan in the amount of $9,000,000 be adopted. PG 79

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