The Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 Odell Clark Place New York, NY 10030 Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Pastor 212.862.7474 (T) 212.862.3255 (F) www.abyssinian.org MINISTRY ANNUAL PLAN 2015 Ministry Name Ministry President Contact Number Date Submitted Please submit completed MAP to Minister Rashad Moore If you need assistance with completing the forms, contact Min. Moore at rasmoore@abyssinian.org or ext. 212. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Approved Approved with Modification Rejected Minister s Signature: Date:
MINISTRY GOALS & VISION for Ministry Leaders Abyssinian Baptist Church Ministry Name: Ministry Leader: Abyssinian s Mission Statement The mission of Abyssinian Baptist Church is to win more souls for Christ through evangelism, pastoral care, Christian education, social service delivery, and community development. The Ministry s Mission Statement: Goals (1) Considering the mission of Abyssinian and your ministry, identify 2-3 goals for the year. Be sure that they are measurable, relevant, and attainable. Refer to these goals as you prayerfully consider and plan upcoming programming and events. (2) (3)
MINISTRY EVENT PROPOSAL Abyssinian Baptist Church Ministry: Event Chairperson Phone Number Email Address Purpose What issue will this event/ program address? Logistics Description Date and Timeframe: No. of participants: Format (Lecture, Service, Meeting, etc.) Will this event require a speaker? Yes No Budget Contracts cannot be negotiated, signed or secured without Pastor s and Trustee s approval. I. ITEMIZED EXPENSES ESTIMATED II. ITEMIZED REVENUE ESTIMATED Budget Summary I. Proposed Expenses $ II. Proposed Revenue $ TOTAL REVENUE/ NET INCOME $ Final Approval Signature Date Approved
MINISTRY SUMMARY OF EVENTS Abyssinian Baptist Church Include a list of all meetings, events and activities you plan to have at the church and/or off-site. Use additional pages, if needed. A separate Ministry Event Proposal MUST be completed for each event. Event No. 1 Event No. 2 Event No. 3 Event No. 4 Event No. 5
Sample Ministry Annual Plan Page 1 of 2 Sample Ministry Annual Plan Provided by Modupe Robinson The Love and Marriage Ministry Goals & Proposed Events Ministry Leaders: Mr. & Mrs. Lovelace 212-LUV-4EVR lovelace@abyssinian.org THE MINISTRY S MISSION The mission of the Love and Marriage Ministry is to inspire, encourage, and equip those who are married and those who are preparing for marriage, by providing practical Biblical resources, advice and opportunities to connect with other married couples in an effort to reveal the heart of Christ within their marriage. GOALS FOR THE YEAR Considering the mission of Abyssinian and your ministry, identify 2-3 goals for the year. Be sure that they are measurable, relevant, and attainable. Refer to these goals as you prayerfully consider and plan events for the year. 1. Host four (4) events once per quarter with at least 5-10 couples in attendance. 2. Create a welcoming environment where married couples get to know each other and learn and grow from each other in an effort to build healthy, lasting, and strong Christian marriages. 3. Build the membership so that it grows to at least 30 couples in 2015 sowing the seeds for a retreat in 2016 or 2017. If you need assistance with completing the forms, contact Min. Moore at rasmoore@abyssinian.org or ext. 212
Sample Ministry Annual Plan Page 2 of 2 MINISTRY EVENT PROPOSALS What is the purpose of this event? What issue will this event/program address? Event No. 1: Welcome Gathering Purpose: This welcome gathering will be the first gathering of the year in which ministry members will have a chance to meet and fellowship with each other. Description: We will engage in a series of games and activities that will give couples tools to take their marriage to a higher level of intimacy, communication and enjoyment. Purpose: Ministry members will learn techniques to improve communication and fight less, deepen and protect their friendship, and keep the fun alive. Couples will leave this workshop more empowered to experience God s supernatural transformation in their marriage! Event No. 2 Fighting For Your Marriage Description: Ministry members will be led through a workshop that that applies tools from the best-selling book, Fighting for Your Marriage. This workshop will be based on the widely acclaimed PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach which teaches couples how to handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. Event No. 3 Fireproof Your Marriage Purpose: Fireproof Your Marriage is a social Bible study designed for married couples based on FIREPROOF. The film, FIREPROOF, illustrates many biblical principles of faith and the possibility of marriage restoration. This viewing will be an opportunity for ministry members to see how marriage restoration is possible with God. Description: Ministry members will watch the film FIREPROOF which is about a firefighter whose wife wants a divorce, and very accurately depicts many of the issues frequently encountered when marital problems arise. Following the movie viewing, there will be a discussion and debrief on some of the lessons learned. If you need assistance with completing the forms, contact Min. Moore at rasmoore@abyssinian.org or ext. 212