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A NOTE FROM PASTOR DAVID Dear Church Family, Many of you may remember Long Hollow s Crazy Love Campaign that began in 2009. It was a pivotal moment in the life of our church when we responded to God s call to do church differently. Crazy Love became the new normal for Long Hollow and our approach to ministry after learning more about the state of the world around us; after learning 99% of entire countries millions and millions of people are lost, living with no hope; after seeing devastation in Haiti with our own eyes; after discovering how many children in our own community cycle in and out of foster care as their mothers face incarceration. We haven t been the same since. Can you still relate to the way that feels? We know from experience that the cost of awareness is often a total disruption of our normal way of life. At Long Hollow, as long as people are living in darkness and without hope around the world, we want to be disrupted. In fact, my prayer for us as a church in 2014 is that God would continue to shake up our way of life. I am praying He would fill our hearts with His love and passion to see the broken healed, the hungry fed, the captive freed, and the lost found. To that end, this book explains how in twelve months, with God s help, we will... GO GLOBAL WITH THE GOSPEL HELP THE HURTING IMPACT THE NEXT GENERATION GATHER FOR WORSHIP DO LIFE TOGETHER INCREASE OUR MINISTRY CAPACITY. Nearly five years ago, Long Hollow accepted the challenge to begin doing crazy things to see God complete His crazy, amazing work. The year ahead of us is no different. Please take time to look through this book and prayerfully seek how God wants to disrupt your normal way of life in 2014 so He can do more than you can imagine with what you have to give. I love you folks! A NOTE FROM PASTOR DAVID 1
ABOUT LONG HOLLOW OUR PURPOSES Based on Jesus Great Commandment and Great Commission, we believe that our church exists to glorify God by leading people to COME TO CHRIST IN WORSHIP... Whether it s Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights or special events throughout the year, we strive to offer opportunities and environments for you to come to Christ in worship. Come, let us worship... let us kneel before the Lord our maker. Psalm 95:6...CONNECT WITH OTHER BELIEVERS IN FELLOWSHIP... We re not meant to be alone. Become a member of our church body and make a commitment to do life together. For the body is not one member, but many. 1 Corinthians 12:14...GROW IN SPIRITUAL MATURITY THROUGH DISCIPLESHIP... At Long Hollow, we want you to grow in your relationship with God by growing in your relationships with others through Small Groups. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52...SERVE OTHERS THROUGH MINISTRY... God created each of us with different gifts and skills. Put them to good use by finding a place to serve in the church and in the community....through love, serve one another. Galatians 5:13...AND GO REACH OTHERS THROUGH EVANGELISM. We believe that God has called us to spread the Good News in our community, throughout our nation and around the world. Go and make disciples of all nations... Matthew 28:19 2 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
10 CORE VALUES LONG HOLLOW IS a community that desires to see lives changed by God s love. In doing this, we have established 10 core values that we believe and seek to live by: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) We believe that JESUS IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH. Therefore, he tells Long Hollow what to do. We don t tell him. We believe THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, and it is our sole authority for our faith and practice. We are convinced THE ONLY WAY OF SALVATION is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We are mindful that PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD. Therefore, they matter to us. We are broken over the awareness that lost people go to Hell, so WE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES to reach them with the message of the Gospel. We will NEVER SETTLE FOR LOW IMPACT in our community. We fear missed opportunities more than we fear failure. Therefore, WE ARE NOT AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS. We believe CHANGE IS GOOD AND NORMAL for a healthy church. We are COMMITTED TO UNITY, understanding that the world knows we belong to Jesus because of the way we love each other. We want to be and do all that we do as a church for the GLORY OF GOD. ABOUT LONG HOLLOW 3
ABOUT LONG HOLLOW BUILDING BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS Long Hollow s desire is for every person to become a fully devoted follower of Christ (learn more about what that means at longhollow.com/jesus). With that in mind, we ve developed an intentional plan for the spiritual development of the family, all the way from birth through adulthood. A more detailed plan for each age-level will be available in early 2014. PRESCHOOL: LEARN WHO GOD IS The journey begins in our Preschool Ministry, where preschoolers encounter a safe, loving environment to learn who God is. Through alternating year-long emphases on the Old and New Testaments, our goal is for every child to encounter the full Bible twice before they enter elementary school! WHAT WILL MY PRESCHOOLER LEARN? 104 key Bible stories in biblical order The Bible has many stories, but it s a single story of God s love for us We continue to experience God s story now, and are part of His great story to mankind More details about our plan for your preschooler will be available in 2014 at longhollow.com/preschool. CHILDREN: COME TO KNOW GOD... Building on the foundation from their Preschool years, LHKidz (our Children s Ministry) offers high-energy environments and experiences for your children to come to know God and experience His love for them. Throughout their years in LHKidz, your child will experience the Bible three complete times through age-appropriate curriculum (K-1st, 2nd-3rd and 4th-5th). WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN? Biblical fundamentals and life application through monthly curriculum A regular presentation of the Gospel with an opportunity to respond Spiritual growth and biblical literacy is important for every Christian. More details about our plan for your children will be available in 2014 at longhollow.com/children. 4 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
STUDENTS: OWN YOUR FAITH As children enter into their teens, Long Hollow s Student Ministry is designed to help your student take ownership of their relationship with God and successfully launch into the challenges of adult life. Students are constantly engaged in topical Bible study and will dig in to a chronological study of the entire Bible twice throughout their Middle School and High School years. WHAT WILL MY STUDENT LEARN? God is real, and the Bible is relevant and trustworthy. A framework of foundational truths including integrity, finances, theology and sexuality The power of serving, giving, and sharing your faith More details about our plan for students will be available in 2014 at longhollow.com/students. ADULTS: GROW AND SHARE YOUR FAITH... The journey doesn t end at adulthood! At Long Hollow, we challenge every adult to do life together with other believers in a Small Group. All of our groups spend time in God s word through topical studies, church-wide emphases and more. Each group is challenged to study the Bible weekly, hang-out together monthly, and serve together quarterly. WHAT DO ADULTS LEARN? Fundamental life habits such personal Bible study, prayer, and evangelism Biblical life application for marriage, finances, parenting and more A deep exploration of theological truths, apologetics and biblical history More details about our plan for adults will be available in 2014 at longhollow.com/adults. ABOUT LONG HOLLOW 5
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2014 GOAL: $15,850,000 GO GLOBAL WITH THE GOSPEL HELP THE HURTING IMPACT THE NEXT GENERATION GATHER FOR WORSHIP DO LIFE TOGETHER INCREASE OUR MINISTRY CAPACITY 2014 GOALS 71
2014 Your faithfulness to give in 2014 will fuel the global outreach that Long Hollow is committed to, such as: supporting overseas missionaries, funding church plants, equipping members for national and international mission trips, contributing to regional and national Southern Baptist organizations and more. GO GLOBAL WITH THE GOSPEL... $1,583,061 for program budgets, respective staffs, facilities, and other administrative expenses.. 10% of the 2014 Ministry Plan 350 GLOBAL MISSIONS In 2014, Long Hollow plans to send over 350 members to join God where He s working all over the globe. THAILAND UGANDA KNOXVILLE KENYA HAITI NICARAGUA PHILIPPINES CANADA FRANCE KENTUCKY NEW YORK CITY INDIANPOLIS ASIA ALABAMA INDIA 8 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
CHURCH PLANTING INITIATIVES Long Hollow continues to support church plants in Knoxville, Indianapolis and New York City. In Knoxville, Shoreline church reached a weekend attendance of 400 before their first anniversary in 2013. SOMA church in Indianapolis continues to grow with a weekly attendance of 200. Long Hollow members continue to play a major role planting churches with Gallery Church in New York City. SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL MISSIONARIES Your giving provides financial support for over 17 missionary families across the globe. It makes it possible for the Gospel to spread across our nation, in countries where sharing your faith is outlawed, and in places overcome with poverty, disease, and hunger. These pastors and missionaries are deeply grateful for our continued support. ENGAGE OUR UUPG WHAT S A UUPG? Unengaged, Unreached People Group Over the past year alone, two teams from Long Hollow visited our UUPG in North Africa. They continue to welcome us into their community with open arms. In fact, we ve already been able to share the Gospel through one of these relationships (the very first time it has EVER been shared among this people)! God is opening doors, and we re excited about the future. OVER 3800 PEOPLE GROUPS in the world have no way to hear the Gospel; no believers, no Bible, no missionary, no church. God has led Long Hollow to embrace one of these unengaged, unreached people groups (UUPG) in North Africa. The exact UUPG is not publicized for security reasons, but more details will be made known when appropriate. Be praying about your own involvement in making the Good News of Jesus Christ known to these remote people. GO GLOBAL WITH THE GOSPEL 9
2014 HELP THE HURTING.... 8% of the 2014 Ministry Plan Your faithfulness to give in 2014 will fund countless ministry objectives to help the hurting, such as expanding our orphan outreach, continuing Adopt Nashville, funding disaster relief, supporting our ministry partners, helping the hurting through benevolence, changing lives through lifeworks, and much, much more. $1,242,459 for program budgets, respective staffs, facilities, and other administrative expenses. CELEBRATE RECOVERY lifeworks BENEVOLENCE...... 140 105 individuals involved in CR at Hendersonville and Madison 2,000 families people served through the lifeworks Counseling Center. served and $47,130 given for emergency relief 173 bags of food distributed to families 10 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
Room in the Inn Tennessee Baptist Children s Home Nashville Rescue Mission Salvus Center The Bridge Ministry Elmcroft, Morningside, and other Assisted Living Communities Christian Women s Jobs Corp Samaritan Center Cumberland Crisis Pregancy Center The Next Door ADOPT NASHVILLE JONAH S JOURNEY Provide foster care for children born to incarcerated mothers FAMILY MENTOR Provide support for children who have aged-out of foster care LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS ADOPT Receive foster care children as part of your family FIGHT SEX TRAFFICKING Long Hollow has partnered with the Home of New Beginnings in Bangkok, Thailand. Located just three blocks from a major red light district, this ministry seeks to address the spiritual, emotional, physical, and educational needs of women and children who desire to leave the sex trade industry. FOOD Your giving provides our orphans with two hot meals and a snack every day. CARING FOR ORPHANS In addition to the development of new orphanages, your giving provides ongoing support to our current orphan villages in Haiti and Uganda... SCHOOL Your generosity goes toward teachers salaries, curriculum, utilities and more. RESIDENCE Your gifts provide a safe orphan village with clean water, electricity, farms, vehicles and much more. DID YOU KNOW? Out of 160 orphanages in the region, our orphanage in Haiti is one of only two that is fully compliant with the government s highest standards of care. HELP THE HURTING 11
2014 Your faithfulness to give in 2014 will allow us to continue investing in our next generation by providing ageappropriate worship services and small groups, creating powerful special events like VBS and Quest, and continuing to offer life-changing encounters with God through Camps for children and students. IMPACT THE NEXT GENERATION... $3,800,630 for program budgets, respective staffs, facilities, and other administrative expenses.. 24% of the 2014 Ministry Plan PRESCHOOL 10,000 80+ 900+ diapers are changed every year on Sundays. A Bible story is shared over 80 times every Sunday. people less than three feet tall come through our doors every Sunday. 12 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
CHILDREN 1440 315 1900 children every month baptisms in 2013 children at VBS STUDENTS 749 in Gallatin DODGEBALL 2506 in Hendersonville/Madison 150 at Hillcrest 687 in Springfield CAMP 1459 attended 725 at Middle School 734 at High School 155 baptized at Share Service 409 Student baptisms in 2014 Wednesday Night Average: 1100 IMPACT THE NEXT GENERATION 13
. GATHER FOR WORSHIP 2014 26% of the 2014 Ministry Plan Our worship services and events are the front door to our church. Your faithfulness to give in 2014 will allow us to provide excellent weekly worship services, communion, and other essential church activities at our five campuses around Nashville. $4,070,777 for program budgets, respective staffs, facilities, and other administrative expenses.... 6888 average weekly worship attendance Long Hollow continues to grow! It s now common to see more than 7000 people on our campuses during the weekend. Our biggest weekend of 2013 was Easter, with over 15,600 in attendance! 272 Springfield 113 128 Madision Hillcrest 5660 Hendersonville 715 Gallatin 14 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
COME, LET US WORSHIP...LET US KNEEL BEFORE THE LORD OUR MAKER. - PSALM 95:6 GATHER FOR WORSHIP 19
ALL THE BELIEVERS WERE TOGETHER AND HAD EVERYTHING IN COMMON -ACTS 2:42 20 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
. 2014 DO LIFE TOGETHER 13% of the 2014 Ministry Plan Your faithfulness to give in 2014 will allow us to accomplish ministry objectives like supporting the spiritual growth of adults through Small Groups, helping folks connect with Long Hollow and providing life stage specific ministries to couples, men and women.... $1,997,975 for program budgets, respective staffs, facilities, and other administrative expenses. 1900 In adult SMALL GROUPS Of the 200+ Adult Small Groups, 70% have accepted the challenge to meet off -campus to more readily engage the community for Christ and create muchneeded space on campus. 2926 1800 1300 871 Men at MAN UP Women at MOMENTUM Women at FACING FREEDOM Men and Women at the COUPLES CONFERENCE DO LIFE TOGETHER 17
2014 Your faithfulness to give in 2014 will allow us to mobilize volunteers, build our cash reserves, continue paying down our debt and explore the construction of a private camp facility to impact the next generation for years to come. INCREASE OUR MINISTRY CAPACITY... $3,155,098 for program budgets, respective staffs, facilities, and other administrative expenses.. 19% of the 2014 Ministry Plan 1300 VOLUNTEERS LAST YEAR Long Hollow is a church that SERVES! From parking lots to nurseries, Long Hollow folks are incredibly generous with their time. Let s keep it up! BUILD OUR OWN CAMP In 2014, Long Hollow has the opportunity to begin construction on a new retreat center in Ocoee, TN. This facility would be suitable for camps, retreats and more. It would have a dramatic impact on all generations for years to come! REDUCE DEBT In 2014, we will pay towards the principal on our debt by $800,000. 18 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
FOR YOUR SAKE, O MY GOD, DO NOT DELAY, BECAUSE YOUR CITY AND YOUR PEOPLE BEAR YOUR NAME. - DANIEL 9:19
BUDGET BREAKDOWN GO GLOBAL WITH THE GOSPEL...$1,583,061 HELP THE HURTING... $1,242,459 IMPACT THE NEXT GENERATION...$3,800,630 GATHER FOR WORSHIP...$4,070,777 DO LIFE TOGETHER... $1,997,975 INCREASE OUR MINISTRY CAPACITY........................... $3,155,098 OUR GOAL FOR 2014: $15,850,000 20 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
BUDGET BY CAMPUS 6% 2% 3% 1% 88% Hendersonville - 88% Gallatin - 6% Hillcrest - 1% Madison - 2% Springfield - 3% ALL CAMPUSES WEEKLY GIVING GOALS NEED HENDERSONVILLE GALLATIN HILLCREST $ 267,904 $19,092 $3,989 $264,615 $17,307 $3,076 NEED NEED ACTUAL $2,946 ACTUAL $241,068 ACTUAL $13,939 2013 2014 Avg weekly gift per attendee - $52.23 2013 2014 Avg weekly gift per attendee - $24.26 2013 2014 Avg weekly gift per attendee - $29.36 NEED ACTUAL $4,289 MADISON $ 6,234 $5,288 ACTUAL NEED SPRINGFIELD $7,600 $6,295 $6,153 2013 2014 Avg weekly gift per attendee - $35.01 2013 2014 Avg weekly gift per attendee - $27.49 BUDGET BY CAMPUS 21
GIVE DIFFERENTLY #1 MAKE GENEROSITY A PRIORITY If giving/tithing is not a part of your current budget, make it a priority to give to the church first. Some people use scheduled reminders on payday; others auto-draft their offering with each paycheck. DO WITHOUT/ DO WITH LESS Consider brown-bagging your lunch for a while. Skip the season tickets and catch a few games on TV. Opt for a 7 day adventure instead of the 10 day excursion. CONSIDER ASSETS Consider donating land, a house, a car, jewelry, stocks, etc. Perhaps you could have a yard sale and donate the profits. ARE YOU WILLING TO MOVE? In 2014, We re asking every Long Hollow family to prayerfully consi 0 $ % ATTENDING BUT NOT GIVING BECOMING A GIVER AT LONG HOLLOW BECOMING A PERCENTAG see the 1% challenge 22 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
% ONE PERCENT CHALLENGE If every family at Long Hollow gave just 1% more, we would easily surpass our 2014 budget goal. A small change makes a big difference! See the chart on the next page. TAKE IT DAY BY DAY Make a fun container and drop change in it everyday. As you head out the door each Sunday, empty the container to give during a worship service. 31 END OF THE YEAR GIFT Many families and businesses are able to make generous donations at the end of the year because of bonuses or distribution of company profits. onsider taking the next step in their giving. 10% + A PLANNED AGE GIVER nge on the next page BECOMING A TITHER GIVING BEYOND THE TITHE GIVE DIFFERENTLY 23
HOW TO GIVE HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE? As a church, we re aware that there are hurting and helpless people all around us. There are great needs in our city. There are millions around the world lost and dying without Christ. We are rescued, and we have been given much... Each of us should prayerfully consider how to respond. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even...more will be required. - Luke 12:48 In 2014, make it a goal to step out in faith and take the next step in your giving. Maybe that means giving for the first time... Maybe that means giving differently. Whatever the step is for you, we believe that God wants to move each of our hearts to respond generously. THE 1% CHALLENGE ARE WE WILLING TO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE? Find where you are on the chart (your annual income and current giving). Move to the right to determine how much you are willing to increase your monthly giving. $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% $17 $33 $50 $67 $83 $100 $117 $25 $50 $75 $100 $125 $150 $175 $33 $67 $100 $133 $167 $200 $233 $42 $83 $125 $167 $208 $250 $292 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $58 $117 $175 $233 $292 $350 $408 $67 $133 $200 $267 $333 $400 $467 $75 $150 $225 $300 $375 $450 $525 $83 $167 $250 $333 $417 $500 $583 $104 $208 $313 $417 $521 $625 $729 $125 $250 $375 $500 $625 $750 $875 24 2014 MINISTRY PLAN
PLAN YOUR LEGACY Did you know that over 70% of Americans do not have an up-to-date will or estate plan? This means that the vast majority of Americans do not have a will or trust that matches their current goals with their estate plan. If you already have a plan, does it take into account the most recent tax laws? LONGHOLLOW.COM/LEGACY Long Hollow has partnered with Fulcrum to create My Legacy Planner, a tool that will allow you to assess your current will and also provide you with a thoughtful framework as you prepare to meet with your attorney or financial advisor. My Legacy Planner is secure, confidential, and completely free to the Long Hollow community. 8% 9% 10% 11% 12% 13% 14% 15% $133 $150 $167 $183 $200 $217 $233 $250 $200 $225 $250 $275 $300 $325 $350 $375 $267 $300 $333 $367 $400 $433 $467 $500 $333 $375 $417 $458 $500 $542 $583 $625 $400 $450 $500 $550 $600 $650 $700 $750 $467 $525 $583 $642 $700 $758 $817 $875 $533 $600 $667 $733 $800 $867 $933 $1,000 $600 $675 $750 $825 $900 $975 $1,050 $1,125 $667 $750 $833 $917 $1,000 $1,083 $1,167 $1,250 $833 $938 $1,042 $1,146 $1,250 $1,354 $1,458 $1,563 $1,000 $1,125 $1,250 $1,375 $1,500 $1,625 $1,750 $1,875 HOW TO GIVE 25
3031 Long Hollow Pike Hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 824-4006 longhollow.com Go Global with the Gospel 10 Help the Hurting 8 Impact the Next Generation 24 Gather for Worship 26 Do Life Together 13 Increase our Ministry Capacity 19 4 WAYS TO GIVE 1234 5678 9012 3456 John Doe DEBIT SERVICES ONLINE KIOSK MAIL LONGHOLLOW.COM/GIVE