2013 ANNUAL REPORT. CHRISTIAN EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION ST Pl S Auburn, WA (p) (f)

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1 2013 ANNUAL REPORT CHRISTIAN EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION ST Pl S Auburn, WA (p) (f)

2 Board of s and Staff Dr. George Johnson Executive Auburn, WA Bruce Sanders Board Chairman Olympia, WA Marty Fenton Lake Stevens, WA Dottie Johnson Administrative Assistant Auburn, WA Neal Zimmerman Treasurer Edmonds, WA James Floyd Tacoma, WA Jim & Leslie Penhollow s of Planter Care Vancouver, WA Derek Dickinson Fairbanks, AK Sendy Jimenez Seattle, WA In the beginning In 1961, as Seattle prepared to host the World s Fair the following year and the iconic Space Needle was rising, 27 visionary leaders met in West Seattle with an even bigger dream of reaching the burgeoning Puget Sound area with the Gospel through the planting of churches patterned after the New Testament. From its inception, the CEA has been a cooperative association of churches and individuals partnering together to advance the Kingdom of God through the planting of new churches. In 1965 the CEA incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. In its first 40 years, CEA established about two dozen congregations. However, despite a great vision and years of sacrificial efforts, the association realized the population was multiplying as new churches were being added. In 2004, with new leadership, a fresh vision and a new strategy for supporting and multiplying churches, clearly a new day had dawned for the CEA. In the next decade, 25 new churches would be started, bringing the total number of churches begun by the CEA to 50. Our Vision to reach the entire Northwest with the Gospel through planting 100 new multiplying churches Our Values Prayer is our first priority. We believe our movement must advance on its knees. Lost people matter to God, and they matter to us! Reproducing disciples and multiplying churches are normal and expected. The power of we - partnering, sharing and coordinating accomplishes more. Church planting leaders and their families are our most prized resource. We will lead at the edge with other adventurers and pioneers for the Kingdom.

3 From the Executive..... The big story of 2013 is the start of 3 new projects. Our newest plant in Seattle s booming South Lake Union community marks our 50 th church start in CEA s 50-year history! We re praising God! The backstory in 2013 was an extensive strategic planning process led by Marcus Bigelow of Kardia leading to several key initiatives: 1. Sustain and strengthen existing plants This initiative prompted the hiring of Jim and Leslie Penhollow as s of Planter Care. Jim retired earlier this year from his long and distinguished career as the of Church Planting with East 91 st St. Christian Church (Indianapolis, IN). In their part-time role with the CEA, Jim and Leslie are focused on supporting and encouraging our growing network of church planting families. This addition reflects our commitment to take the best possible care of our planting leaders and their families. In turn, we anticipate this will lead to increased sustainability and strength in our church plants beyond their 3 rd year. 2. Recruit more quality planting leaders This initiative resulted in a partnership with Gateway Leaders in Austin, TX to create a one-year church planting apprenticeship. We have 5 leaders currently enrolled in Cultivate apprenticeships. In addition, we expanded our recruiting presence at several Christian colleges and the International Conference on Missions. 3. Increase planting capacity through fundraising This initiative is critical to our ability to start new projects in the future. In 2013 our expenses exceeded income by nearly $100K and we are on a similar course for Because project grants and support represent 84% of our expenses, it s obvious that if we intend to sustain our pace of starting multiple new churches every year we need to substantially increase our donor base. Our strategy to hire a fundraiser was unsuccessful and this remains job #1 in Please pray for me personally as I shift other responsibilities to focus on the work of fundraising. The CEA is in pursuit of an inspired dream to bring the entire Northwest to know Jesus Christ as Lord. All our work of recruiting planting teams, helping young churches grow and funding future projects is focused on that grand purpose. We need your help! Dr. George Johnson Executive 2013 BY THE NUMBERS 3 New projects: Seattle, Portland &Emmett, ID 50 Total church starts since CEA s inception 36 Ave # of new believers baptized per church 2 Capital campaigns assisting church plants with new facilities 94 % of church starts since 2004 still active 5 Cultivate church planting apprenticeships-begun 26 Assessments since 2004, serving 89 couples and 12 planting organizations 12 Planting ministries affiliated with the national NewChurch Network founded by CEA & Nexus 34 Churches gave in support of CEA projects 92 Individuals gave in support of CEA projects 5 States where CEA has planted (+ BC, Canada!) 0 The remaining number of lost people we re praying will be living in the NW when Jesus returns

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5 Financial Summary 2013 Income General Fund $ 166,139 Project Specific $ 101,469 Training $ 10,000 Interest $ 2,624 Total Income $ 280, Income General Fund Projects Training Interest 2013 Expenses Project Grants $ 123,861 Project Support $ 193,343 Administrative $ 49,386 Fund Raising $ 12,076 Total Expenses $ 378, Expenses Project Grants Project Support Administrative Fund Raising Funds at Yearend Project Funds $ 70,888 General Fund $ 71,073 Rainy Day $ 38,000 $ 179,961 Yearend Funds Project Funds General Fund Rainy Day Become a CEA Associate by supporting our ministry through prayer, financial support and/or assisting a church planter or a new-church project today! Contact George Johnson (george@thecea.org) or Jim Penhollow (jim@thecea.org) to learn more about our work or specific needs of planters and projects. Donate securely online at Mail a gift by check to: CEA, P.O. Box 92, Edmonds, WA 98020

6 Contribution Summary Individuals Kevin Kluckhohn Kristy Williams Robert and Leah Adams Paul and Jane Krumm Pamela Williams Matthew and Jenny Adams Scott and Linda Lawless John and Louise Wotring Linda Anderson Dieter and Joni Leipf Neal & Judy Zimmerman Wilma Anderson Dan and Linda LeRoy Churches Jacqueline Apsley Derek LeRoy Anacortes Christian Church Larry and Christene Archer Ruth and Ona Liles Boise Mustard Seed Anne Aschenbrener Carol Loomis Canyon Ridge Church Frank and Linda Barnett Ann Marrs Capital Vision Christian Church David Bartlett Jared McCoy Chandler Christian Church Gail Bartley Jacobe Mycke Common Table Carole Beecher Steve and Sandy Pardew Corvallis Church Robert and Arlene Bennett Gail Parrish Cross Connection Ministries Ted Bertleson Allen and Shari Peirce Dallas Church Robert Brohmer David Peterson Eagle Christian Church Richard and Patsy Butler Marilyn Reeter Eastside Christian Church Eric and Linda Carlson Mary Reich Fellowship Christian Church Donald Churchill John Robbins Filipino American C.C. Russell and Emily Clum Michael and Faith Robinett Greenwood Christian Church Tony Cole Richard and Arlene Robinett Highline Christian Church Kayla Collins Claleb Roope Impact Christian Church Peter and Jennie DeVore Bruce and Lydia Sanders Issaquah Christian Church Derek and Dellie Dickinson Steve/Annabelle Schertzinger Journey Christian Church Nick Duffel Ben and Marilyn Schwartz LifeSpring Christian Church Drew and Debra Eggers Michael Scott Monmouth Christian Church Tammy Farrell Elisabeth Sethi New Horizon Christian Church James and Kristy Floyd Andy Smith Normandy Christian Church Doug and Diane Geist Ron and Sharon Smith Pathways Church Robert Goode Tyler Smith Portland Pearl Project Gary and Christine Guerin Marty Solomon Rainier View Christian Church Kalyn Gustafson Brent Stephens Resonate Church David and Jennifer Halstead Kevin Stevenson Revolution22 Danny Harrod James Stewart River Christian Church David Head Justen Stryker Rock Harbor Church Joni and Mark Herwick Shawn Tennyson Shelton Christian Church David and Gail Horecny Phil Towne South Lakeshore Christian Church Jared Hufferd Doris Wakelee Suburban Christian Church David and Karen Jackson Amy Walk Vernal Christian Church Dan and Joanne Jacobs Ryan and Jessica Wassman West Seattle Christian/Women's Council Eric Jacobsen Donna West West Seattle Christian Church Rosendo & Concepcion Jimenez David Wheeler Matching Funds George and Dottie Johnson Leavenworth Wheeler III United Way of King County Tyler Jordan Wanda Wheeler Wells Fargo Community Support Joe and Doris Keith Chuck Wilkinson For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God s will. II Corinthians 8:5 As an evangelistic association we depend entirely on the same spirit of partnership in spreading the Gospel that the Macedonian believers shared with the Apostle Paul. We gratefully acknowledge these churches and individuals who have given generously to help plant new churches across the Northwest.