Bible Baptist Church Dover Annual Vision Meeting Looking Forward to 2016 January 27, 2016 1/27/2016 1
Introduction Habakkuk 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon the tables, that he may run that readeth it. Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. The Bible says to WRITE the clear VISION so people can run with it! The Bible says that without VISION, people perish! 1/27/2016 2
A LOOK BACK: 2015 Vision: Redeem the Time We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Evangelism we will all take one next step tracts, conversations, and witnessing to strangers and continue monthly Fishing & Fellowship nights Discipleship we will all invest in at least 1 person (Step 1 is key!) Outreach we will bring NOAH to life for Vacation Bible School in July, 2015 Life Groups we will establish Life Groups with the goal of being intentional about our time together for fellowship and encouragement Training we will begin our own Bible Institute in September, 2015 Missions we will continue to prioritize missions and prepare for a trip in 2016 Expansion we will seek God s help to expand our sanctuary and facilities 1/27/2016 3
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Evangelism we will all take one next step tracts, conversations, and witnessing to strangers and continue monthly Fishing & Fellowship nights Accomplishments: We introduced our church to two major public ministry venues for evangelism. Canal Days 3 days at the booth and the parade (1.7k tracts, 750 VBS); many conversations! First Town Days 4 days at the booth and the parade (4k tracts, VBS); many conversations! We equipped many with Bibles, gospel tracts and helpful evangelism tools $1,147 spent on gospel tracts, booklets and books; $664 spent on Bibles 1/27/2016 4
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Discipleship we will all invest in at least 1 person (Step 1 is key!) Accomplishments: We continued to increase our Discipleship commitment and connections. We began to prepare for the Philippines Mission taking Discipleship to them! We ended the year with a 4 week Discipleship Training intended to prepare more former Disciplers to begin to disciple at BBC Dover. As of 12/31/2015, we are now ready to disciple more people than at any other time in our church s history that means we need to start evangelizing! 1/27/2016 5
Discipleship Members completed Discipleship (trained to disciple) 21 (+1) Members Discipling others from BBC at YE 14 (+1) Members being Discipled at YE 9 (+3) Non-Members being Discipled at YE 3 (-3) Youth being Discipled at YE 4 (+0) Members ready to Disciple 7 (+0) Additional Members in training / ready at YE 6 / 6 Adults / Youth interested in Discipleship at YE 3 / 10 1/27/2016 6
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Outreach we will bring Noah to life for Vacation Bible School in July, 2015 Accomplishments: Our net expense for VBS ministry in 2015 was about $2,200 (approx. $900 gifts) We wrote our own curriculum and developed our own props Many members, youth and others spent several hundred hours of preparation. We had 61 kids (Kindergarten through 5 th grade) participate in VBS up 7!! Almost 100 were in attendance for Parents night on the last day. The Gospel was preached to all kids, parents, grandparents, and friends. 1 family began attending our church as a result of VBS, but did not continue. 1/27/2016 7
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Life Groups we will establish Life Groups with the goal of being intentional about our time together for fellowship and encouragement Accomplishments: We created a plan for Life Groups, recruited leaders, and had a kickoff meeting on 5/17/15. The first Life Groups meetings were held over the summer. A total of 4 Life Group meetings were held in 2015. 1/27/2016 8
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Missions we will continue to prioritize missions and prepare for a trip in 2016 Accomplishments: We provided $22,960 in missions support from Jerusalem to the Uttermost. We spent $946 to support our public evangelism ministries (Jerusalem) We gave $5,335 to our 5 missionaries ($2,335 above our dedicated support). We gave $425 for Chinese Bibles for Chinese churches in need. We gave $16,254 towards the Philippines Pastors Conference Mission. 6 people were selected to represent BBC Dover and spent over 40 hours each in training and preparation 1/27/2016 9
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Training we will begin our own Bible Institute in September, 2014 Accomplishments: We launched our Men s Ministry Training with an information meeting on 9/6/15. A total of 17 men committed to attending the 1 st Semester as much as possible. We averaged 12 men in attendance during the 1 st Semester (11 Thursdays). Each of the men were asked to pray about continuing on to the 2 nd Semester. 6 men have chosen to continue forward as part of our Bible Institute. 1/27/2016 10
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 We will redeem the time in the following key areas: Expansion we will seek God s help to expand our sanctuary and facilities Accomplishments: Our first quote came in May at $13,000 for the big room expansion project. In August, we received approval from Putman to fund the $15k (3 yr lease). In September, we secured the project and scheduled for 1 week (11/30 to 12/5). In October, we signed a lease to expand our facilities at 1253 Monroe (1k SqFt). On November 30 th, renovations began on the big room expansion project. On December 6 th, we had our first service in the expanded big room wow! 1/27/2016 11
ACCOMPLISHED: 2015 Other Noteworthy Highlights 1. 6 people obeyed and followed the Lord in believer s Baptism. 2. 55 ladies attended the Ladies Tea & Fellowship in May. 3. 17 youth (+2) and 4 counselors attended Youth Camp with a great report and many lives impacted for eternity. 4. Almost 30 youth attended our Christmas Party in the new 1253 space. 5. The Children s ministry divided with the big room expansion, and we have seen an increase in each of the age groups since Nursery and Toddlers, Pre-Kindergarten to 2 nd grade, and 3 rd grade to 5 th grade. 1/27/2016 12
Membership / Church Starting Point 2013 Starting Adult Members 23 2013 Member Youth / Children (under age 18) 18 Total Starting Membership 41 Starting Non-Members / Regular Attenders 4 Total Starting Attendance 45 1/27/2016 13
Membership / Year-End (12/31/15) (Change over 2014) 2015 Year-End (YE) Adult Members 49 (+4) 2015 YE Member Youth / Children (at / under age 18) 27 (+0) Total YE Membership 76 (+4) YE Non-Members / Regular Attenders 61 (+10) Total YE Membership / Regular Attenders 137 (+14) Total Attenders in 2015 332 (-22) 1/27/2016 14
Attendance Highlights (2015) Average Total Attendance 2015 93 (+0) Total 2015 High on 7/12/15 119 Total 2015 Low on 2/15/15 57 Average Kids Attendance 2015 17 (+0) 2015 High on 8/9/15, 9/20/15 23 2015 Low on 11/29/15 10 1/27/2016 15
2013 & 2014 Total Attendance 140 120 100 80 131 120 115 112 107 99 100 98 106 101 100 102 97 94 99 93 95 87 89 92 94 94 95 96 98 101 88 89 89 9190 92 86 93 91 99 87 84 84 86 83 80 78 78 75 102 106 8282 100 99 92 76 79 78 111 9695 91 85 89 94 91 8484 76 75 76 80 110 60 40 20 47 42 39 29 3337 0 1/27/2016 16
2015 Total Attendance 140 120 119 116 100 80 60 95 92 79 79 98 88 57 68 100 98 100 91 89 85 94 105 85 105 102 102 100 93 89 91 75 93 83 97 85 90 105 87 92 110 9493 108 96 98 99 97 102 95101 100 89 90 84 84 78 40 20 0 Jan-15 Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 1/27/2016 17
2016 Vision: Faithful in the Little Things. Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering! - Moravian missionary boys (sold themselves into slavery to win slaves for Christ) 1/27/2016 18
2016 Vision: Faithful in the Little Things We will be faithful in the following key areas: Sunday School we will implement a 9am Sunday School teaching time prior to the 10:15am main church service. (initially 1 adult class, 1 youth class) Wed PM Prayer we will prioritize prayer and improve faithful attendance. Wed PM Service we will improve faithful attendance and visitor invitations. Discipleship every Discipler will have invested in at least 1 disciple or youth. Youth Ministry make the most of ministry opportunities and Discipleship. Children s Ministry continue to build servant teams and increase impact. Men s Ministry establish ministry team and schedule a few meaningful events. Ladies Ministry continue to schedule a few meaningful events and fellowship. 1/27/2016 19
2016 Vision: Faithful in the Little Things We will be faithful in the following key areas: Evangelism we will continue our focus on the 2 public ministry opportunities. Canal Dover Festival end of May parade and booth (evaluate best approach) First Town Days Festival early July parade and booth (evaluate best approach) Outreach we will have 1 Door knocking event inviting people to church. Outreach we will bring PAUL to life for Vacation Bible School in July, 2016 (25-29) Life Groups we will seek to expand the number of events and connections. Missions we will continue to prioritize missions and prepare for a trip in 2017 Expansion we will seek God s help and guidance for more Adult classroom space and Children s ministry classroom space within the mall if possible (PRAY). 1/27/2016 20
Questions? 1/27/2016 21