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MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

MINISTRY PLAN 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Notice of 2017 Annual Meeting... 1 2017 Board of Elders... 2 2017 Nominating Committee Members... 2 Letter from Pastor Bruce Boria... 3 A Retrospective Review of 2016... 5 2017 Goals & Objectives: ONE Mission ONE Journey ONE Church... 9 2017 Ministry Plan...10 Member Ballot...13 2016 & 2017 Financials...14

NOTICE OF 2017 ANNUAL MEETING To the Members of Bethany Church, of Greenland, New Hampshire. The Board of Elders hereby notifies you that the below Articles of Business have been presented for a vote of the Membership by ballot during the Worship Services on Sunday, March 5, 2017: Article I: To elect Elders, Nominating Committee Members and Officers of the Board of Elders presented for the year 2017 as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. Article II: To accept the 2017 Ministry Plan as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. Article III: To approve the 2017 Operating and Capital Budgets as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. Article IV: To authorize the expenditure of the 2017 Operating and Capital budgets as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. NOTE: The above-described Articles of Business have been approved. DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 1

2017 BOARD OF ELDERS AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS The following members were approved by the Elder Board for nomination to the position and term indicated and inclusion in the March 5th annual vote for 2017: 2017 Board of Elders Officers Chair Jim Serpliss Vice Chair Peter Schaeffer Treasurer Robert Goodman Secretary Francois Vorster 2017 Renewal (3-yr) Elder Robert Goodman George Swible 2017 Renewal (1-yr) Elder Pauline Maloney 2017 New Nominating Committee 2017 Renewal (2 yr) Lyn Walters Sandy Stowe 2 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

DEAR BETHANY FAMILY, During 2016 we committed, individually and collectively, to heed the call of Jesus to become disciples (Be One) who make disciples (Make One). It was out of that commitment that we boldly declared our intention to demonstrate our allegiance to Jesus by embracing ONE MISSION, focusing on ONE JOURNEY, and moving as ONE CHURCH. Jesus has called us to ONE MISSION: Disciples Making Disciples. Empowered by His Spirit, and armed with the truth that will stand forever, we have been commissioned: Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. This requires that we continually dedicate ourselves to ONE JOURNEY. God has clarified the mission and He has clarified the journey. The journey begins when we cross the line of faith and grow in our love for God and neighbor. The journey continues as we impact the world for Jesus. As followers of Jesus, there is only one journey: Become a disciple and make disciples or as we say, Be One Make One. The journey is impossible unless we work together as ONE CHURCH. If we do, there is nothing that will prevail against us. Recognizing that the time has come for us to commit to action, we take comfort and confidence in the words that Joshua spoke to the people, Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you. (Joshua 3:5). May the same be true for us. As we faithfully dedicate ourselves to One Mission One Journey One Church during 2017; we pray to be guided by Scripture and our collective commitment to serve Jesus. On behalf of our Elder Board, Ministry Partners, and Staff, we look forward to continuing the journey together as we impact the world for Jesus. God is good! Rev. Dr. Bruce Boria Senior Pastor DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 3

ONE Mission ONE Journey ONE Church MISSION STATEMENT: WE ARE A CHURCH OF DISCIPLES MAKING DISCIPLES The Great Commission - Matthew 28:18 20 (NIV84) All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. GOALS FOR 2015: Clarity of Mission: Create clarity of mission based upon the Great Commandment and Great Commission. Identify Movement: Identify the sequential steps in our disciple-making process to move disciples into a deeper commitment to follow and serve Jesus. Establish Alignment: Align all ministries and staff around our disciple-making process. Achieve Greater Focus: in all of our ministries so that our efforts will accomplish the goal of making disciples. GOALS FOR 2016: Assess: Conduct a gap analysis analyzing current plans and program offerings to ensure direct alignment to the Mission. Identify: Identify the clear guided pathway to Be One (become a disciple) and Make One (make disciples). Develop: Informed by the gap analysis; develop plans and programs preparation for Launch of the Be One/Make One curriculum. Execute: Launch Phase I of program offerings representing the clear guided pathway supporting the disciple-making process. GOALS FOR 2017: Programming: Offer programming that supports a clear guided pathway to discipleship. Church Governance: Strengthen church governance by offering leadership development for staff and volunteer leaders. Engagement: Build guiding coalitions for key Ministry Programs. Longevity of Mission: Raise up the next generation of leaders. Acts 1:8 - and you will be my witness : Open Kittery Point Campus. 2015 - Clarify 2016 - Implement 2017 - Build

A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF 2016 We began 2016 with the express intention of further defining how we function as a body, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, collectively utilizing our diverse gifts to accomplish God s call on our lives. It was out of our commitment to embrace One Mission, to embark on One Journey together as One Church that, in 2016, we further defined and developed the foundation for our Be One Make One Programs. As a result of our collective efforts, we now have a clear guided pathway defined for those who wish to live out their personal commitment to follow Jesus (Be One) and to serve Jesus (Make One). The foundation of the clear guided pathway is the belief that in order to follow Jesus, we must develop a deep understanding of the Essential Truths, Essential Disciplines and Essential Engagements that are required of us to Become Disciples. Serving Jesus, living out our commitment to make disciples, requires that we commit to Connecting with others, Serving others, and Sharing our story with others in a manner that affords them the opportunity to experience how God has worked within our lives to transform us. It is this witnessing to others that creates the opportunity for them to be inspired to claim Jesus as their Lord and Savior. The quarterly focus of the 2016 Ministry Plan was expressed in the context of three key areas: Mission Implementation, Ministry Effectiveness, and Teaching Multi-Site Church. Quarter Mission Implementation Ministry Effectiveness Teaching Multi-Site Church Winter: Assess Spring: Identify Summer: Develop Fall: Execute Analyze Current Plans & Programs Identify the clear, simple, guided pathway to Becoming a Disciple and Making Disciples Develop Supporting Plans & Programs Launch of Phase I Guided by the 2016 Ministry Plan, together we made significant progress in working towards our Mission to be a church of Disciples Making Disciples. The highlights of our progress follow: ASSESSMENT OF 2016 PERFORMANCE TO GOAL: WINTER QUARTER: ASSESS Analyze the Alignment of Existing Ministry Plans and Programs to the Mission 1. Mission Implementation BE ONE: Evaluated existing plans and programs to identify gaps in our discipleship strategy. The conclusion of the evaluation was that although we offer a variety of programs designed to deepen one s walk with Jesus, what was missing was a clear guided pathway where one could progressively build upon the foundation of their faith walk. DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 5

MAKE ONE: Defined the key actions that are required to Make Disciples - Connecting with others, Serving others, and Sharing with others. Our conclusion was that although the what of the pathway to making disciples is understood; defining the how of making disciples is an area that we need to focus our near term efforts on. How do I connect with others? How do I serve others? How do I share with others? 2. Ministry Effectiveness During the Winter Quarter, we worked with the staff and Ministry Partners to assess our organizational preparedness to launch Be One Make One programming in September, 2016. As a result of this work, we recognized that the staff organization was not optimally aligned with the Mission. In the Fall of 2016, we realigned the staff organization to create work teams that would more effectively leverage individual talents in support of the Mission. The new organizational model has enabled the staff to leverage their individual gifts and talents to more clearly focus on successfully achieving the goals and objectives that support our Mission. In addition to realigning staff assignments, we also more closely aligned our 58 Ministry Programs to the Be One Make One Mission. Pastor Dirk Rodgers now works closely with those Ministries that are related to our Be One strategy and Pastor Tim Carpenter now works closely with those Ministries that are related to our Make One strategy. 3. Teaching Multi-Site We conducted an after action review of the practices and processes employed to integrate the Raymond Campus into the Bethany Church family. As a result of that review, we developed a formal Diligence process by which to evaluate new campus opportunities. By God s good grace, we had the opportunity to employ and fine-tune our new process as we carefully considered the potential of establishing a gospel-centered presence in Kittery Point, Maine. SPRING QUARTER: IDENTIFY Identify the clear, simple, guided pathway to Becoming a Disciple and Making Disciples 1. Mission Implementation BE ONE: Created and communicated a clear guided pathway for congregants that detailed the Essential Truths, Essential Disciplines, and Essential Engagements required of each of us to become disciples of Jesus. One of the key learnings from the Spring Quarter is that we need to improve upon accessibility of our programming for all congregants. From this awareness, we developed a plan to implement on-line access to mid-week courses and programming. MAKE ONE: Established a strategy to Make Disciples based on the teaching of Acts 1:8. A key learning from the Spring Quarter is that developing a church-wide strategy for Making Disciples requires development of an a la carte menu of opportunities by which congregants can engage by connecting, serving, and sharing. This a la carte menu needs to have broad based coverage enough to: Encourage people to recognize that it s generally in the small moments that connecting, serving, and sharing opportunities present themselves. Equip people with biblically based answers to everyday life questions so that they are able to effectively communicate how their faith has made a difference in their life. 6 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

Provide people with access to a number of diverse serving opportunities that allow for them to share their unique gifts. Provide people with an opportunity to practice sharing their personal faith stories so that they can become comfortable with identifying and leveraging the moments that present themselves in everyday life. 2. Ministry Effectiveness As we prepared to launch the Be One Make One programming, we took full advantage of the opportunities to build a transparent church culture. A number of Guiding Coalitions/ teams representing a cross-section of our congregation were created to expand the span of influence and input into important plans and programs. Transparency and collaboration are core foundational elements of the Bethany culture. It is this learning that the One Mission One Journey One Church approach to disciples making disciples was formed. 3. Teaching Multi-Site A formal Diligence process was developed, implemented, and refined during the process of preparing for the Kittery Point Campus congregational vote. We will continue to refine the process in the event that the Lord leads Bethany to prayerfully consider the future acquisition and assimilation of additional campuses. SUMMER QUARTER: DEVELOP Develop Supporting Plans and Programs 1. Mission Implementation BE ONE: A core Be One curriculum has been created and will be offered in both a mid-week class and in an on-line offering. The on-line programming will be offered in the form of 3-minute introductory video sessions as well as longer 20-minute video sessions and study guides for those who want to delve deeper into a specific topic. The core offerings are: ESSENTIAL TRUTHS ESSENTIAL DISCIPLINES ESSENTIAL ENGAGEMENTS Who is God? Bible Reading Commitment to Others Who is Jesus? Prayer Commitment to Mission Why the Bible? Giving/Stewardship Why the Cross? Why am I here? Sharing my Faith MAKE ONE: Created a clear guided pathway to emulate the manner in which Jesus engaged those who were not yet convinced. The core Make One engagements are: Connect: Train Disciples to Connect with the Culture and Community Serve: Work together to address the urgent needs of our neighbors Share: Equip disciples on how to present the Good News of Jesus DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 7

2. Ministry Effectiveness Worked with the Communications and Tech Arts staff members to develop a launch plan that would ensure that the programs related to the Launch of Phase I were clearly communicated across a number of communication channels (printed materials, website, social media) and that program offerings were scalable, sustainable, and accessible. 3. Teaching Multi-Site The vote to establish the Kittery Point Campus was resoundingly approved by the congregation. The addition of a new campus provided a concrete opportunity to implement the new Diligence process as well as to develop a Communications protocol for keeping congregants well informed of planned renovations of the new campus. FALL QUARTER: EXECUTE Launch of Phase I 1. Mission Implementation BE ONE: Preparing for Launch, Pastor Dirk formed a guiding coalition representing a cross section of congregants and worked with the team to develop and implement a congregant survey. The survey included a series of questions designed to assist congregants in identifying that which gets in the way of them delving deeper into and strengthening their relationship with Jesus. The survey was instrumental in informing the Be One Program development both from a content and delivery perspective. MAKE ONE: Preparing for Launch, Pastor Tim offered a Wednesday Night Class titled, Answering Tough Questions. The class was designed to equip participants to answer the tough questions about how they reconcile their faith walk with the realities of today s world. 2. Ministry Effectiveness The ONE Campaign was launched during the Fall Quarter in support of renovating the Kittery Point Campus and paying off the mortgage debt on our Greenland Campus. The goal of the ONE Campaign was to raise a total of $1.9 Million in support of the two projects. As of January 2017, due to the generosity of our congregants, we have received approximately $1.0 Million in pledge and non-pledge contributions. As we conclude 2016, our Mission is clear - we are a church of disciples making disciples. God, our Father, has set the Journey before us. Working together as one Church, we endeavor to use every ounce of His power to accomplish Christ s goal of Making Disciples. As we look forward to continuing our journey together in 2017, may the blessing of our Father preside over the work of His church. May the wisdom and grace of our Lord Jesus unite our hearts in this bold endeavor. May the power of the Holy Spirit strengthen us in the task He has placed before us. Amen. 8 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

2017 GOALS & OBJECTIVES: ONE MISSION ONE JOURNEY ONE CHURCH In 2017, we will continue to build upon the Be One Make One missional foundation that was established and launched in 2016. In 2017 we will have three campus locations with the addition of our Kittery Point Campus. It is for that reason that our strategic focus for 2017 is to leverage our core strengths in Worship, Missions, and Ministry to accomplish the following: Offer programing that supports a clear guided pathway to becoming a disciple and to making disciples. The clear guided pathway includes; Worship Services, Mid-week Programs, Training Opportunities, and Tools. Strengthen church governance by offering leadership development opportunities for staff and volunteer leaders. Encourage broad based congregant participation and engagement by building guiding coalitions for key Ministry Programs. Ensure the success and longevity of our mission by raising up the next generation of church leaders. Open our Kittery Point Campus in order that we may bring a strong gospel-centered presence into the Kittery area. CORE STRENGTHS 2017 MINISTRY FOCUS Worship Missions Ministry Worship, across all campuses, will be consistent, culturally relevant, contemporary in voice, and generationally inclusive. As Jesus has commanded in Acts 1:8, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Fulfill our individual and corporate mission to embrace the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Strengthen our commitment to follow Jesus and to serve Jesus. DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 9

2017 MINISTRY PLAN WINTER QUARTER: Pilot Essential Truths class in the Greenland Mid-week Program schedule Pilot Five Keys to Sharing Your Faith class in the Greenland Mid-week Program Schedule Launch Essential Truths curriculum by the end of the Winter Quarter Pilot Zip Code Parties in Greenland. Develop student Keychain Leadership Program for implementation across all campuses by end of the Fall Quarter. Train 100% of Kid s Ministry Small Group Leaders using A New Kind of Leader materials. Pilot It s Just A Phase meetings with parents. SPRING QUARTER: Launch Essential Disciplines curriculum by the end of the Spring Quarter Launch Five Keys to Sharing Your Faith curriculum by the end of the Spring Quarter Launch Zip Code Parties across all campuses Pilot Pew Captain Program in Greenland -Recruit volunteer Pew Captains -Train Pew Captains Launch the Caring Ministries Community Awareness Program -Measure changes in program participation Implement Orange Curriculum for Student Ministries across all campuses. Begin recruitment activity for the Kittery Point Campus Pastor position. SUMMER QUARTER: Launch Pew Captain Program across all campuses. Develop a comprehensive Community Outreach Program. Develop and implement a formal Guest Follow-up Protocol: - Develop new Welcome Package containing information about Mid-week Programming, Ministry Programs, and Community Engagement Opportunities. - Generate quarterly reports on new guests, return visits, and engagement participation. Develop and implement a Staff training initiative regarding Living in a Servant Leader Culture. Successfully launch the Kittery Point Campus - on time and on budget. Target date for first worship service is September 10, 2017. 10 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

FALL QUARTER: Take the REVEAL Study Survey: -Compare and report on survey results for 2013 vs. 2017 -Score in the top 25% of all churches based upon 2017 survey results Evaluate impact of A New Kind of Leader training and recommend follow-up training. Launch Deeper Waters curriculum by the end of the Fall Quarter Implement student Keychain Leadership program across all campuses. Launch the Community Outreach Program across all campus communities. Launch new Bethany Church website. -Integrate e-give platform -Improve on-line worship experience Launch It s Just a Phase Program initiative across all campuses. As we move forward 2017, may we seek truth in the scriptures and prayerfully seek God s guidance that His Will be reflected in all that we do. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS The following programs are referenced in the 2017 Ministry Plan in the Goals and Objectives section. A brief description of each program is included below for your reference. A New Kind of Leader: A New Kind of Leader explores seven beliefs and practical applications that will cause you to re-imagine how you influence the next generation. Because when you hold the door open for a kid, you hold the door open for the future. Kids Ministries is training all our leaders in these materials. Caring Ministries Community Awareness Program: The Caring Ministries at Bethany Church provide important services to those in need within our communities. Our Ministries are led by qualified, compassionate, and dedicated leaders who are committed to coming along side others in a manner that serves as witness to the power of Jesus working in our lives when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. This Program is designed to leverage our communications strengths to create awareness in our communities that we are here and ready to partner with them to serve those most in need. Community Outreach Program: At Bethany Church, we believe that our partnership with the community is an integral part of our Make One mission. In 2017, we will take inventory of the community outreach programs that are formally and informally sponsored within our three campuses. We will seek to expand upon these partnerships providing valuable services to the community while providing a broader range of Connecting, Serving, and Sharing opportunities for our congregants. DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 11

Deeper Waters: Deeper Waters is a twice weekly podcast that will address a broad range of cultural and theological issues. The purpose of the podcast is to offer the congregation another resource for training and education, particularly in dealing with the cultural issues of our day. It s Just a Phase: What parents understand about their kids now has the potential to change their kids future. If parents don t miss what s happening during this phase of their kids lives, then maybe kids won t miss some important things they need to know about life. Kids Ministries is tapping into three years of research done by Orange as we partner with parents. Keychain Leadership Program: The Keychain Leadership Program is an intentional effort to entrust and empower all generations, including teenagers and emerging adults, to influence the spiritual development culture at each Bethany Church campus. The Program is based on empowering young leaders to increase their role in the church by giving them access, influence, and responsibility for various roles within the church; including Sunday Morning Worship services. The goal is to place young people in areas where they can actively influence the culture of Bethany Church by allowing them to take ownership in multiple areas of need. This also allows them to utilize their gifts, talents, and abilities to be developed through service in the ministries of Bethany Church. Orange Curriculum: Orange is an organization that creates age appropriate Christian Education programming. We began using the Orange Curriculum in the Preschool Program approximately 10 years ago. The curriculum offering was so successful at the preschool level that we introduced the program at the Elementary level 6 years ago. Two years ago we began using the curriculum in Student Ministries in Raymond. Beginning in 2017, we will introduce the curriculum in the Barn in Greenland. Orange synchronizes the Light of the Church (yellow) with the Love of Family (red) creating orange and all the possibilities that ensue. Orange connects parents and leaders with the same strategy toward the same goal. Hence the equation: 2 > 1 + 1. Orange has done three years of research resulting in training materials for A New Kind of Leader and It s Just a Phase: So Don t Miss It. Pew Captain Program: During 2017, we will pilot a Pew Captain program. A Pew Captain is a volunteer who agrees to host a pew during each service and is there to welcome new visitors, answer questions, and act as a resource to those congregants sitting in that pew. We will recruit and train Pew Captains in each of our campuses beginning with the Greenland Campus. REVEAL Study: The REVEAL Study is a Spiritual Life Survey that measures the spiritual growth of a church. Born from state-of-the art research tools and the expertise of veteran research professionals, the REVEAL for Church: Spiritual Life Survey provides a proven way to know whether or not people in the church are growing in their relationship with Christ, and in their Love of God and others. Bethany Church first participated in this study in 2013. Zip Code Parties: Zip Code Parties are hosted social gatherings of neighbors (congregants living in the same zip code(s)). The social gatherings will be hosted by the Pastor Tim Carpenter in collaboration with the Ministry Support Team. The purpose of the gatherings is to encourage neighbors to get to know each other better and to discuss meaningful ways in which we can serve each other and our local communities. 12 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

MEMBER BALLOT - MARCH 5, 2017 Signed ballots must be returned to Bethany Church no later than 12:30PM on Sunday, March 5, 2017 BETHANY CHURCH of Greenland, New Hampshire The Board of Elders hereby notifies you that the below Articles of Business will be presented for a vote of the Membership by ballot during the Worship Services on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Article I: To elect Elders, Nominating Committee Members and Officers of the Board of Elders presented for the year 2017 as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. YES NO Article II: To accept the 2017 Ministry Plan as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. YES NO Article III: To approve the 2017 Operating and Capital Budgets as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. YES NO Article IV: To authorize the expenditure of the 2017 Operating and Capital budgets as set forth in the 2017 Ministry Plan booklet. YES NO Printed Name: Printed Address: Bethany Church Members - Please check here Signature: DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 13

RECAP OF FUND BALANCES AND MORTGAGE FUND BALANCE SUMMARY 1/1/2016 BALANCE RECEIPTS GIVING DISB. 12/31/2016 BALANCE ONE Campaign Funds $18 $325,904 $(9,910) $316,012 Building and Capital Improvement Funds $56,884 $50,985 $(100,928) $6,941 Other Special Funds $38,832 $33,869 $(16,594) $56,107 Total $95,734 $410,758 $(127,432) $379,060 General Fund $101,348 $2,405,508 $(2,396,630) $110,226 Total Fund Balances $197,082 $2,816,266 $(2,524,062) $489,286 Mortgage $1,233,125 $(135,945) $1,097,180 14 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

GENERAL FUND 2016 RECAP FUND BALANCE SUMMARY ACTUAL 2016 BUDGET 2016 VARIANCE Total Unrestricted Giving $2,405,508 $2,410,000 $(4,492) Expenses Total Salaries and Benefits $1,460,956 $1,487,631 $(26,675) Total Office and Admin. $184,823 $166,056 $18,767 Total Property Expenses $30,128 $393,797 $36,331 Total Ministry Programming $94,181 $114,516 $(20,335) Total Missions $226,542 $240,000 $(13,458) Total Expenses $2,396,630 $2,402,000 $(5,370) Net Surplus $8,878 $8,000 $878 DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 15

GENERAL FUND 2016 RECAP-RAYMOND FUND BALANCE SUMMARY ACTUAL 2016 BUDGET 2016 VARIANCE Total Unrestricted Giving $240,621 $257,000 $(16,379) Expenses Total Salaries and Benefits $213,212 $199,468 $13,744 Total Office and Admin. $4,075 $3,144 $931 Total Property Expenses $35,187 $41,292 $(6,105) Total Ministry Programming $21,023 $17,918 $3,105 Total Expenses $273,497 $261,822 $11,675 Net Surplus $(32,876) $(4,822) $(28,054) 16 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

2016 BUILDING FUND ACTIVITY Fund Balance 1/1/2016 $56,884 2016 Contributions: Building Fund contributions $50,985 $107,869 Accelerated debt reduction $(50,000) Projects Completed: $57,869 Barn roof $7,495 Barn flooring replacement $7,357 Barn boiler replacement $4,537 Greenland parking lot $9,000 Greenland electrical $10,110 Greenland kitchen and Hub equipment and fixtures $7,788 Computer equipment $4,641 Total Excluding Special Summer Offering Project $50,928 Fund Balance at 12/31/2016 $6,941 DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 17

2016 ONE CAMPAIGN 2016 RESTRICTED INCOME One Campaign Income $325,904 Administrative Expenses $(9,910) Surplus $315,995 Beginning Balance $18 Ending Balance $316,012 Total Pledged to Date $981,564 2016 OTHER SPECIAL FUND ACTIVITY FUND BALANCE 1/1/2016 CONTRIB. EXPEND. FUND BALANCE 12/31/2016 CBS Childcare Fund $1,527 $(1,095) $432 Benevolent Fund $15,712 $10,174 $(10,283) $15,603 Disaster Relief Fund $7,227 $7,227 Mission Trip Fund $6,598 $21,340 $(1,220) $26,718 Student Ministry Scholarship Funds Marriage Ministry Scholarship Funds $5,144 $2,355 $(3,996) $3,503 $268 $268 Other Scholarship Funds $2,356 $2,356 $38,832 $33,869 $(16,594) $56,107 18 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET BUDGET 2017 ACTUAL 2016 INC (DEC) Total Unrestricted Giving $2,450,000 $2,405,508 $44,492 Expenses Total Salaries and Benefits $1,505,384 $1,460,957 $44,427 Total Office and Admin. $181,133 $184,825 $(3,692) Total Property Expenses $385,920 $430,128 $(44,208) Total Adult Ministries $8,500 $4,583 $3,917 Total Communications and Connecting $21,300 $22,017 $(717) Total Serve and Share $1,249 $(1,249) Total Caring Ministries $4,000 $216 $3,784 Total Family Ministries $48,860 $28,624 $20,236 Total Worship Ministries $38,000 $37,491 $509 Total Missions $245,000 $226,540 $18,460 Total Expenses $2,438,097 $2,396,630 $41,467 Net Surplus $11,903 $8,878 $3,025 DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 19

2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET-RAYMOND BUDGET 2017 ACTUAL 2016 INC (DEC) Total Unrestricted Giving $245,000 $240,621 $4,379 Expenses Total Salaries and Benefits $188,681 $214,147 $(25,466) Total Office and Admin. $4,184 $4,075 $109 Total Property Expenses $31,600 $37,744 $(6,144) Total Adult Ministries $500 $411 $89 Total Communications and Connecting $2,500 $3,097 $(597) Total Family Ministries $12,000 $12,511 $(511) Total Worship Ministries $5,000 $5,005 $(5) Total Expenses $244,465 $276,990 $(32,525) Net Surplus (Deficit) $535 $(36,369) $36,904 20 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

2017 SALARY PLAN RECAP BETHANY 2017 SALARY PLAN--ALL LOCATIONS AMOUNT Pastor Salaries (1) $355,539 Director Salaries $230,937 Coordinator Salaries $313,663 Admin Hourly $202,468 Facilities Hourly $128,450 $1,231,057 Pastor Pensions (2) $23,234 Health Insurance (3) $130,301 Dental Insurance (3) $20,817 Life Insurance $4,632 STD/LTD Insurance $8,104 Car Allowance $10,000 FICA Portion $61,790 Medicare Portion $14,451 $1,504,384 2016 Actual $1,457,464 Net Increase (3.2%) $46,920 Notes: (1) Includes housing allowances where applicable (2) 403(b) plan church contributions for Senior and Executive Pastors (3) Ordained Pastors receive full coverage; all others contribute 25% of premium DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 21

MISSION RECAP Missionary Support: BUDGET 2017(1) ACTUAL 2016 INC(DEC) BUDGET 2016 VARIANCE Regional $26,000 $25,895 $105 $38,550 $(12,655) International $165,000 $165,035 $(35) $155,700 $9,335 $191,000 $190,930 $70 $194,250 $(3,320) Outreach Programs $49,000 $31,913 $17,087 $40,750 $(8,837) Joshua House Expenses $5,000 $3,697 $1,303 $5,000 $(1,303) $54,000 $35,610 $18,390 $45,750 $(10,140) $245,000 $226,540 $18,460 $240,000 $(13,460) Notes: (1) Allocation to be finalized by Missions Committee and Elder Board 22 BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 DRAFT

2017 CAPITAL BUDGET- FACILITIES PROJECTS PROJECT Greenland lower level entry DESCRIPTION Remove concrete, replace with pavers CURRENT ESTIMATE PRIORITY 1 PRIORITY 2 PRIORITY 3 $34,000 $34,000 Greenland office area Revamp HVAC zoning $26,000 $26,000 Greenland parking lot Mission House Greenland HVAC and access Greenland rotunda Sealant and re-striping Replace siding and windows on back wall Upgrade software systems, provide training Repair decorative beam $28,000 $28,000 $20,000 $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $4,500 $4,500 Greenland kitchen Ceiling insulation $1,900 $1,900 Greenland water damage IT infrastructure Install gutter, repair damage New servers, software and PC upgrades $1,700 $1,700 $27,300 $17,300 $10,000 $153,400 $35,400 $90,000 $28,000 DRAFT BETHANY CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN 2017 23

GREENLAND CAMPUS 500 Breakfast Hill Road Greenland, NH RAYMOND CAMPUS 90 Chester Road Raymond, NH KITTERY POINT CAMPUS 636 Haley Road Kittery Point, ME 603.431.3646 www.bethanychurch.com