CEDAR CREEK CHURCH
TWENTY EIGHTEEN VISION FINANCES LOCATIONS NEWLIFE FUTURE 100% HONOR ($2,464,023) SERVE GROW CONNECT REACH 22% 24% 23% 31% HONOR Our Mission e ping peop e fin their ay ack to o. We use this s ogan to re in us that hrist reconci e us to o an e has given us the inistry o reconci iation 2 orinthians 18. Our Vision We exist to REACH peop e an CONNECT ith the to he p a o us GROW in our aith so e can SERVE others as e HONOR o ith our ives. or a ore etai e reakout u get sprea sheets are avai a e at the We co e enter
ear hurch a i y 2017 has een an interesting year here at e ar reek. n so e ays it has een a great year an in so e ays it has een a very cha enging year. ro a y not un ike your i e. We ve seen so e exciting ne eve op ents over the past t e ve onths. ur schoo partnerships have ourishe an e are irect y i pacting hun re s o a i ies in our co unities. o our ca puses have seen an increase in the nu er o first ti e guest an any o the have p ugge right in to a roup an are a rea y serving on un ay ornings. ur t o annua church i e series an stu ies e purpose an irac e o ercy ere a huge success an he pe a ot o us take next steps o aith. We a so c ose out the year y giving ore peration hrist as hi oxes an sponsoring ore oca ki s through pro ect hrist as i s than ast year. n confi ent that e see the sa e kin o resu ts ith the hrist as Water ering. es it s een a great year ut it has a so een a cha enging year. Whi e our e ership continues to gro our eek y atten ance has not. hat eans any o us are atten ing ess o ten. hat s not surprising. t is a nationa tren. n act the nationa average or co itte church e ers to actua y e at their church is 1.8 un ays per onth. y uestion is hen has e ar reek hurch ever een ok ith eing average ever. n on t ant to start no. hat s hy in 2018 e are going to e ocusing on fighting ack against co p acency. ur goa this year is t o o. irst to re energi e the passion an excite ent or hat o is oing in an through is church an secon to rene the ocus on the core va ues o our church. reat ce e rative arge group orship an authentic co unity through s a groups. hese are the things o has use at e ar reek in the past an they are the things e i continue to use in the uture. Why ecause they are the i ica o e or a e testa ent church. hope you i oin e in rene ing your co it ent to persona y engage in the ission an vision o e ar reek hurch. n hope this ision an an nnua eport i he p you un erstan hy this church an o s ork is a great invest ent o your i e an your resources. ut ore than that hope you see it as a testi ony o ho great our o is. encourage you to pray a out eing a part o acco p ishing our vision through your generosity this co ing year. hanks PASTOR PHILLIP LEE CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 2
N E W L I F E 80 WE WERE THEREFORE BURIED WITH HIM THROUGH BAPTISM INTO DEATH IN ORDER THAT, JUST AS CHRIST WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD THROUGH THE GLORY OF THE FATHER WE TOO MAY LIVE A NEW LIFE. - ROMANS 6:4
B A P T I S M S EIGHTY BAPTISMS THIS YEAR CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 4
HELPING PEOPLE I love CEDAR CREEK CHURCH!!! It is a wonderful church full of God loving people that their main goal is to help people FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO GOD!!! So happy and blessed to be a member of such an awesome church!!! If you don't have a church to call home...give CEDAR CREEK A TRY, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!! Patty Mohrfeld BANKS MILL 191 AVERAGE
FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO GOD 104 NEW MEMBERS THIS YEAR 477 FIRST TIME GUESTS THIS YEAR 2919 MEMBERS IN 2017 4 AND ALL OF THIS IS A GIFT FROM GOD, WHO BROUGHT US BACK TO HIMSELF THROUGH CHRIST. AND GOD HAS GIVEN US THIS TASK OF RECONCILING PEOPLE TO HIM. - 2 CORINTHIANS 5:18 WEST RIDGE BANKS MILL 430 167 1317 WEEKLY ATTENDANCE CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 6
B E T T E R "THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES TO THE APOSTLES TEACHING AND TO THE FELLOWSHIP, TO THE BREAKING OF BREAD, AND TO PRAYER. ALL THE BELIEVERS WERE TOGETHER AND HAD EVERYTHING IN COMMON. EVERY DAY THEY CONTINUED TO MEET TOGETHER... THEY BROKE BREAD IN THEIR HOMES AND ATE TOGETHER... AND THE LORD ADDED TO THEIR NUMBER DAILY THOSE WHO WERE BEING SAVED." ACTS 2:42, 44, 46-47 922 PEOPLE IN HOME GROUPS 72 CURRENT ACTIVE 16 MULTIPLIED HOME GROUPS HOME GROUPS
T O G E T H E R We signed up the first or second week we were at Cedar Creek Church to check out a HOME Group. We wanted to connect with other church members. Being in a HOME Group is like hitting the lotto. From our first meeting, we found connections. Ways I could help members of the group to ways they could support me. It was also interesting that most were not from the area. I found that refreshing. It can be scary putting yourself out there. Connecting with people you don't know but you're all there for the same reason 1. To grow in the faith 2. To make new friends in Christ. What could go wrong? It's a blessing all the way around. Patsy Fields WEST CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 8
PLAY A PART FOR YOU WERE CALLED TO FREEDOM, BROTHERS. ONLY DO NOT USE YOUR FREEDOM AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FLESH, BUT THROUGH LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER. GALATIONS 5:13
SERVE PEOPLE 367 PEOPLE SERVING EACH SUNDAY 32 228 RIDGE 107 WEST BANKS MILL 74 NEW VOLUNTEERS CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 10
K I D Z C R E E K KIDZ CREEK EXISTS TO HELP KIDS LOVE GOD AND LOVE PEOPLE 457 KIDS REACHED EACH SUNDAY 144 22 291 WEST RIDGE BANKS MILL 174 PEOPLE SERVING 60 12 102 WEST RIDGE BANKS MILL EQUIP ENGAGE EMPOWER
CHILDREN Erin and I already knew a lot about the Bible and God, but the materials Kidz Creek provided helped us to better relate what we know in a way that was easy for our daughter, Karis, to understand. They took verses in the Bible and broke them down to her level in a very practical way. The topics always seem to correlate to things she is going through or dealing with at school, such as how real friends should treat each other and respecting others. The materials have opened up even more conversation about God and relationships. She frequently asks questions directly related to the topic covered in them. Recently, she asked what to do when someone who says that they're your friend hurts your feelings and doesn't say they're sorry. We were able to talk with her about what being a real friend means and that we need to show everyone kindness and forgiveness even when they don't ask for it. We are so grateful for these extra tools to use to connect with her! Jeremy Beck WEST CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 12
G R A C E "I wanted to let you know that my son had a stellar time at the camp. We so appreciate the opportunity that Coach Thomas gives him to play and learn the rudiments of baseball. Also, this is Paul's third time hanging out with his favorite USC-A player, Freddie. He thinks Freddie is the BEST. Blessings! Christy This year 3 churches in the south east have reached out to us for information on how to start a special needs ministry at their churches. One church from North Carolina, one in Georgia and aother right here in Aiken.
HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS For the ninth consecutive year, GRACE Ministry at Cedar Creek Church partnered with Coach Kenny Thomas to provide a fun and free morning of baseball for individuals with special needs. This year's Kenny Thomas Baseball Camp for Individuals with Special Needs was held on Saturday, Oct 14th, and had a record turnout of 26 campers (ages 6 to 30) and 85 volunteers! Special thanks to Coach T and the entire USCA Baseball Team for "stepping up to the plate" and sharing their time and talents to make the day a "big hit"! 26 BASEBALL 85 CAMPERS BASEBALL VOLUNTEERS "I call it 2 hours of total chaos, one of my favorite days of the year." Kenny Thomas E A C H S U N D A Y 27 FAMILIES SUNDAY BEING SERVED VOLUNTEERS The goal of GRACE Camp is to share the love of Jesus Christ by providing an accepting, encouraging, supportive, safe, and caring environment for young adults with special needs so that they can discover their God given gifts and talents through participation in a variety of activities while enhancing their life skills. This year's activities included: gar ening arts an cra ts preparing a hea thy unch o ifie yoga u a oney sorting counting then using the ski s in a ock grocery store restaurant experience an a fie trip to o en arvest oo ank 7 GRACE CAMP 12 CAMPERS GRACE CAMP VOLUNTEERS CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 14
CENTERPOINT CENTERPOINT EXISTS TO HELP STUDENTS FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO GOD STUDENTS REACHED EACH SUNDAY 71 15 132 WEST RIDGE BANKS MILL 218 PEOPLE SERVING 74 GAP COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS GAP VOLUNTEERS 12 STUDENTS REACHED EACH WEDNESDAY 40
STUDENTS So thankful to be a part of such an amazing group of people. They ve taken me into their church family in the last couple of weeks like they ve known me for years. Truly couldn t ask for anyone better. Amber Rinder BANKS MILL GAP is a small group ministry @ Cedar Creek Church. Our heartbeat is this..to engage and disciple college-young adults with the Gospel! We create an environment for you to worship, be challenged by biblical teaching, and be discipled in a small group that puts you on a mission to make the Gospel known. Emily Lee CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 16
TO THE ENDS PEACE PLANT EQUIP ASSIST CARE EDUCATE 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, AND TEACHING THEM TO OBEY EVERYTHING I HAVE COMMANDED YOU. AND SURELY I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, TO THE VERY END OF THE AGE. MATTHEW 28:19-10
OF THE EARTH PEACE TRIPS PEOPLE SERVING ON PEACE TRIPS 7 36 GUATEMALA ATLANTA NEW ORLEANS BIG PINE KEY CANADA GLOBAL PARTNERS 21 LOCAL PARTNERS 11 Through these partners we are REACHING people on 5 Continents across 12 Countries CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 18
WATCH & LISTEN 102 AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WWW.LIVE.CEDARCREEKCHURCH.NET 68 AVERAGE NUMBER OR DEVICES MOBILE DEVICE DESKTOP TABLET DEVICE 43% 37% 20% TOP TEN STATES TUNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA GEORGIA NORTH CAROLINA OHIO TEXAS FLORIDA TENNESSEE MICHIGAN MASSACHUSETTS ALABAMA CEDAR CREEK CHURCH SERMON PODCAST IN 2017 11,758 PLAYS 3,702 DOWNLOADS
ONLINE FOR EVERY 20 PEOPLE ATTENDING CEDAR CREEK EACH WEEK, 1 PERSON IS TUNING IN ONLINE SERMON VIDEO VIEWS 11,749 TOTAL PLAYS TOTAL TIME WATCHED THIS YEAR 68 days 37 hours 41 mins CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 20
C A R E A PLACE WHERE THE HURTING, HELPLESS, AND HOPELESS CAN FIND HELP. Care & Counseling is a dozen ministries offering specialized expertise for specific needs throughout the Aiken community. These needs typically focus on loss support and other difficult phases of life. Premarital Counseling: 42 hours of premarital counseling by trained marriage mentors using Prepare-Enrich, one of the most widely researched relationship assessment tools in the world The Prayer Team has responded to over 1300 written prayer requests in 2017. With about twenty-two prayer warriors on the team, this represents the power of nearly 30,000 prayers offered up on behalf of those who chose to reach out to our prayer team. We are certainly grateful to be able to serve this community as we do. The key to such service lies in our volunteers, and we can always use more. We would love to have you contact us if you have a heart to serve others battered by the circumstances of life. Timothy P. Fitzgerald, MA, LPCI DIRECTOR, CARE & COUNSELING
M I N I S T R I E S OVER 8000 SERVED IN CARE & COUNSELING over 1000 SESSIONS 312 SESSIONS 4680 SERVED over 1300 REQUESTS 50 INDIVIDUALS 20 INDIVIDUALS over 700 PATIENTS PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING LAY COUNSELING CELEBRATE RECOVERY & THE LANDING PRAYER TEAM GRIEF SHARE DIVORCE CARE & DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS HOSPITAL VISITATION We estimate the professional counseling alone saved our clients around $79,000, meaning that counseling is within financial reach for many more people than might otherwise be the case. CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 22
ON E C H U R CH REACH CONNECT GROW SERVE HONOR 2017 has been another amazing year for my family and me. God continues to amaze me with his blessings. Our plans are small compared to what God wants us to have. HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2017: We were able to decrease our expenses again in 2017 (2nd year in a row) through November of this year compared to the same time last year by 1.29% or $29,459.83. We also spent $160,702 less than we budgeted for through November of 2017. Additionally, our tithing increased YOY (year over year) by 1.77% or $38,792. Although we have been diligent in cutting our expenses we still had a shortfall in our projected tithing by $65k through November. We had the opportunity to reach out to several churches over the last several months to benchmark best practices. These churches were similar to us in size, structure and vision and we compared our numbers with theirs. We were able to gather information while reviewing consulting information to help us make adjustments and plan accordingly in 2018. We have been able to work with local vendors to minimize some IT cost that will save us $14k per year in 2018 or $70k over the next five years. We continue to track our progress on a weekly/monthly basis and make adjustments where needed. One of our 2018 goals is to have a Legacy Class through Dave Ramsey. The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based class that teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. This class will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small-group activities, you ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family s future and make a lasting impact on the world around We have also enjoyed sharing the 2018 Vision plan with the deacons and church counsel. I am privileged to serve on your behalf at Cedar Creek Church and with your continued generosity we will faithfully use the tithing dollars you bless us with to further the kingdom of GOD. In Christ, Multisite Administrator MULTISITE ADMINISTRATOR JIMMY HOWARD
M A N Y L O C A T I O N S WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT! YOU HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL WITH A FEW THINGS; I WILL PUT YOU IN CHARGE OF MANY THINGS. COME AND SHARE YOUR MASTER S HAPPINESS! MATTHEW 25:21-22 CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 24
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