One Church Ministering To Five Generations

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3 One Church Ministering To Five Generations THE HOUSE OF HOPE ATLANTA THE GREATER TRAVELERS REST BAPTIST CHURCH DR. E. DEWEY SMITH, JR., PASTOR/TEACHER

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5 Table Of Contents Greetings from Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr. Our Church Our History A Review of 2014: The Year of E.L.E.V.A.T.I.ON Events at The House Hope 2014 Statistical Review 2014 Financials Mission 20/20 Updates 2015 Mission 20/20 Projects Haven House Counseling Center 2014 Ministry Highlights Board of Director Administrative Update 2015 Ministries & Ministry Coordinators 2015 Proposed Budget Our Staff A Preview of 2015: The Year of B.E.T.T.E.R. #LiveBetter Worship Services & Broadcasts 2015 Church Calendar

6 To My Beloved House Of Hope Family, It is with divine love that I greet you! Without a doubt the Great Head of the Church has graced us with immeasurable blessings and favor. To God alone be glory, honor and praise! As we ve come to the conclusion of 2014, without reservation or hesitation I can humbly yet gratefully proclaim that elevation has been ours. The robust and comprehensive focus for 2014 was met with an unparalleled tenacity and might. Though some felt that our 2014 goals were too lofty and unreasonable, our progress reminds us that we should seek to have God s imagination in all that we do. Often we fall short of maximizing our potential because apathy, complacency and fear bind us. While 2014 presented enumerable challenges for our ministry, we faced each of them with an impenetrable might and resiliency. To put in plainly, we believed what God said! For this I m truly appreciative. As you peruse this 2014 Annual Report, I pray that you would gain a deeper appreciation for the purpose and mission of our ministry! We are not a congregation that rests on our laurels. In this report you will see a more concerted effort to highlight the heartbeat of our church-outreach. Through our dynamic worship services, we extend our hands toward God; however, it is through our outreach that we surrender our hands for God. I want to thank you for all you ve done to bless and transform the lives of people in After you ve reviewed our progress in 2014, I humbly ask that you d preview our priorities for The crux of our ministry efforts going forward will be the foundation of #LiveBetter. This focus will ensure that we re galvanized around the same theme and as a result have more synergy and momentum within our ministry context. Our purpose and vision are clear and concise; we want people to do & experience God, in every way, every day. Jesus came to give us better life. We are determined to be agents and conduits of that type of life. In closing, 2015 will be The Year of B.E.T.T.E.R. It is my desire that you would fully embody our annual focus and support it with all that you have. I m more excited than I ve ever been in 25 years of pastoral ministry! Quality leadership, teamwork, vision and courage have liberated me like never before. Please consider how you can help to bring the vision to pass. We Need You! Give God your best and always remember, if you ll be good to God, then God will be good to you! Consumed By God s Call, E. Dewey Smith, Jr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr. Senior Pastor/Teacher PAGE 3 Greetings annual report

7 The House of Hope Atlanta (The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church) is located in south DeKalb County in Decatur, Georgia. It is a body of baptized believers united as instructed by Scripture - You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. - Ephesians 4:4-6 (MSG) The mission of this ministry is to Reach, Equip, Serve and Transform our communities with the Word and the love of God. The church is under the leadership of Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., a renown man of God and a prolific preacher of His Word. Our Church PAGE 4 Some noteworthy facts about this ministry are: The church was awarded the Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention distinction for the year due to its efforts to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse. Total active membership of more than 10,854 representing five generations*: 4% (351) - Builders (born before 1946) 20% (2,200) - Boomers (born between ) 39% (4,197) - Busters (born between ) 35% (3,769) - Bridgers (born between ) 3% (337) - Blossoms (born 2004 and later) DR. E. DEWEY SMITH, JR., WAS NAMED THE 2007 MOST INSPIRATIONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR AND THE 2006 UP AND COMING BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR BY VIEWERS OF THE STREAMINGFAITH.COM COMMUNITY. IN 2014, VIEWERS FROM 109 COUNTRIES TUNED IN TO ONLINE BROADCASTS FOR THE HOUSE OF HOPE. MORE THAN 40 MINISTRIES AND INITIATIVES ARE AVAILABLE TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY. RECEIVED UNQUALIFIED AUDITS (THE MOST COMPLETE TYPE) OF OUR FINANCIAL POSITION FROM AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM EACH YEAR SINCE TELEVISION BROADCASTS, INTERNET WEBCASTS, SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES AND PUBLICATIONS ARE SOME OF THE MEDIA USED IN OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH EFFORTS * AGE DATA UNAVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2% OF THE MEMBERSHIP 2013 annual report 3

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9 The House of Hope Atlanta (The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church) had its beginnings in a little house that was used as a rest house during the Civil War. Under the leadership of the first pastor, Reverend Sam Stinson, the fellowship was formed by a Sunday School and prayer meeting group and was later organized in Atlanta, Georgia, in May 1876, by Reverend William Tillman. In 1920, the church building was destroyed by fire. Reverend T. T. Gholston led an effort to purchase land for a new building and in 1923, a house of worship was erected at 119 Mason Avenue, N.E. in Atlanta, Georgia Eleven years later, in 1934, the church was rebuilt under the leadership of Reverend J. W. Tate. The core of our history lies in the Edgewood Community, for it was there on Mayson Avenue that the church stood for many years. Some of our noted pastors include Reverend T. T. Gholston, Dr. Martin L. King, Sr., Dr. Sandy F. Ray, Dr. J. W. Tate, and Reverend Hubert Floyd Shepherd. Our History PAGE 6 Reverend H. F. Shepherd was extended the call to pastor the church in October The church s membership flourished in the Edgewood community of Atlanta, Georgia so much so that in December 1973 the ministry moved to 2589 Tilson Road in Decatur, Georgia. Greater Travelers Rest continued to grow and in March 1994, a ground-breaking service was held to mark the start of construction on a new building. Two years later, in September 1996, a new 2,200-seat sanctuary and building was dedicated at 2600 Whites Mill East (later renamed H. F. Shepherd Drive) in Decatur, Georgia. On March 26, 2003, Reverend H. F. Shepherd retired as pastor. In November 2003, God sent a Spirit-filled man in the person of Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., and on December 21, 2003, he was installed as the 22nd pastor of the church. Under Dr. Smith s leadership, the church has grown phenomenally in membership, attendance, and finances. Additionally, a myriad of capital improvements and enhancements have been made. By Dr. Smith s fifth year as pastor, the membership had quadrupled and today is nearing 11,000. In 2009, the ministry purchased and relocated to a new campus. Located on 60 acres of land, the property has more than 300,000 square feet of space in seven buildings, and features a 7,000-seat neo-gothic cathedral. With this acquisition, the church is well-positioned for expansion and Kingdom building opportunities. Surnamed The House of Hope, the church offers hope to those desiring a respite from the trials and tribulations of life and guidance to those earnestly seeking a relationship with Jesus Christ. The church welcomes those in metro Atlanta and beyond to worship God, share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others, and execute the business of the Kingdom with excellence. The stranger did not lodge in the street; but I opened my house to the traveler. -Job 31: annual report 5

10 This year was declared the Year of E.L.E.V.A.T.I.O.N. With nine key areas of the vision focus, opportunities exist for members to find their niche and serve in the Kingdom, all to the glory of God. Included here is a review of this year s initiatives and the progress made in 2014: PAGE 7 Educational Opportunities Restructure and expand Hope Academy (I) Plan for The House of Hope Biblical Institute (I) Improve 40-Week Boot Camp - (S) (#LIVEBETTER) Lay the groundwork for our Biblical Institute/University Degree Program (I) Leadership Development Conduct quarterly leadership retreats/workshops (C) Restructure and renew PALS (C) Attend March Pastors & Leaders Conference (Orlando, Florida) (C) Develop partnership with Dr. Sam Chand (C) Identify entrepreneurial focus and strategies (N) Excellent Customer Service Focus on staff development and team building (C) Emphasize hospitality and quality control (C) The Five Star Church Model (C) Expand parking lot (I) Create a Welcome Center in Hope Cathedral (C) Vision Casting Grand opening of The Haven House Counseling Center (C) Grand opening of The House of Hope Atlanta Conference Center (N) Shift the present theatre into The Auditorium (N) Shift youth ministry worship services to The Auditorium (N) Shift Wednesday adult Bible studies to The Auditorium (N) Shift Joseph s Storehouse to The Resource Center (N) Renovate The Atrium at Flat Shoals (N) Complete the resurfacing of the entire parking lot (I) Shift the brown building to The Community Development Center (N) Complete construction/buildout of rear stairwells of Hope Cathedral (I) Install elevators in Hope Cathedral (N) Complete installation of fiber optic wiring throughout church campus (I) Revise long-term capital improvements plan (O) Provide support for business entities: Hope Printing, Hope Bookstore and Hope Fitness (I) Acclimation Focused Focus on volunteer ministry (O) Renew focus on Starting Point and Connecting Point (I) Install Fellowship One computer database/system (I) Add additional phone lines for the call center (I) Appoint Deacons-in-Training (C) Introduce online 10-Week New Member Boot Camp ( N ) A Review of 2014: The Year of E.L.E.V.A.T.I.O.N annual report C - completed/met O - began in 2014; ongoing initiative I - in progress; being worked N - not yet started S - strategic shifts

11 A Review of 2014: The Year of E.L.E.V.A.T.I.O.N. PAGE 8 Tabitha s House Focus on preventing human trafficking and child sex exploitation (O) Collaborate with other organizations (O) Conduct a major fundraiser for initiative (O) Acquire property in support of initiative (O) Complete grant to subsidize program (I) Participate in Human Trafficking Awareness Month (C) International Ministry Plan Haiti missions trip - Cruise with a Cause (N) Plan trip to South Africa (N) Provide support to international ministries (N) Emphasize international ministry via Cyber Church (N) Outreach Initiatives Renew Focus on quarterly Do Something Saturdays (O) Participate in Angel Tree Christmas Giveaways (C) Collaborate with local schools (C) Participate in Soles4Souls shoe drive (C) Collaborate with Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving Program (I) Provide scholarships for our high school graduates attending college (C) Lay the foundation for The House of Hope Latino (N) New Perspectives Participate in the Learn Something New 2014 Challenge (I) Add 1,600 new members to our church (I) Challenge each ministry to recruit/retain participants (O) Introduce new tithers challenge (C) Add $500,000 to our savings (I) Further develop our long-term strategic plan (I) National Television Broadcast (C) Develop partnership program for television broadcasts (I) Present the 2014 Men s Conference (C) Implement mobile giving (C) C - completed/met O - began in 2014; ongoing initiative I - in progress; being worked N - not yet started S - strategic shifts 2013 annual report 7

12 2014 CHURCHWIDE HIGHLIGHTS 1. LIVING LEGENDS CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS WHO HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MAJOR GOALS AND ARE, IN FACT, LIVING LEGENDS CELEBRATED ARMIDE PRICE AS A LIVING LEGEND PRIOR TO HER DEATH 2. WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD 3. PASTOR SMITH S 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY BANQUET 4. PASTOR SMITH S 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: BISHOP PAUL MORTON-7 A.M. PASTOR MOSES HERRING-10 A.M. BISHOP TD JAKES- 7 P.M. 5. HOSTED BET S SUNDAY S BEST 6. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION YOU ARE THE HOPE AWARDS AWARDS SHOW THAT CELEBRATED OUR PHENOMENAL VOLUNTEERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST COMEDIAN CHOCOLATE KARAOKE AND LINE DANCING 7. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED 138 YEARS OF EXISTANCE HISTORICAL MURAL CREATED TO COMMEMORATE THE CHURCH S HISTORY CELEBRATED MEMBERS OF 50+ YEARS PAGE Events at The 8 House 2013 annual of report Hope

13 PAGE 10 WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD DATE ARTISTS SPEAKERS FEB 5 KIM MCFARLAND PASTOR SHERYL BRADY FEB 19 SMOKIE NORFUL DR. FREDERICK HAYNES FEB 26 BRYAN POPIN DR. JASMINE SCULARK MAR 5 KIM BURRELL DR. LANCE WATSON MAR 12 JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS BISHOP JOSEPH W. WALKER, III 2013 annual report 9

14 MEMBERSHIP For more than 138 years, The House of Hope has been blessed with members committed to ministry, worship and evangelism. Our current member roll of 10,844 - including 1,292 who united through November 30, As it relates to membership gender, 63% are female, 37% are male. God has exceedingly blessed this ministry throughout its history and especially within the last decade under the anointed leadership of Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr.: PAGE Statistical Review annual report *Total Membership Count as of December 1, 2014

15 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP GROWTH ( *TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COUNT AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2014) Statistical Review PAGE annual report 11

16 HOPE ACADEMY SUNDAY SCHOOL The House of Hope encourages its members to regularly study and meditate on the Word of God. The focus continues to be on an increase in the understanding and knowledge of the Word of God. The average monthly Sunday School attendance through November 2014 increased to 229 people compared to 195 people in In 2015, there will be a focus on discipleship and small groups, also known as growth groups. PAGE Statistical Review annual report

17 SPIRITUAL BOOTCAMP & CONNECTING POINT ATTENDANCE An important aspect of membership development is to fully assimilate new members into The House of Hope Atlanta. Once an individual responds to the invitation to Christian discipleship he/she embarks upon a 10-week spiritual boot camp training that incorporates Christian foundational teachings and culminates with a graduation ceremony. As of October 2013, 811 adults had successfully completed spiritual boot camp this year Statistical Review PAGE annual report 13

18 INCOME ( ) PAGE Financials annual report *2014 Annual Income through September 2014

19 EXPENSE DISTRIBUTION ( ) 2014 Financials PAGE annual report 15

20 Mission 2020 was introduced in 2012 to The House of Hope Atlanta. It describes projects and initiatives that the church will undertake and complete by the year 2020 to enhance the church s ministry efforts and improve its facilities. It is also a means to eliminate all debt, short-term and long-term, by The Mission 2020 Campaign will be the only one the church uses for the next ten years. Roof Repairs Completed Over Edgewood Center Renovated 1/4 of the Brown Building for The Tabitha s House Resource Center On November 30, 2014, we celebrated the official opening of the Tabitha s House Resource Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the facility by the congregation. The center will serve as a visible and centralized location to provide information on the Tabitha s House Initiative, which is dedicated to eradicating sex trafficking in the metro Atlanta area. There have been 19 calls for rescue in Kitchen Renovations Completed with Appliance Repair This project enabled the re-opening of Hope Café which serves the congregation on Wednesdays during Bible Study. Additionally it supports funeral repasts and allows ministries to offer catered events on site. Completion of a Downstairs Office Space for HHCC (handicap accessible) This project ensures that those with physical limitations are served in a private, personalized area within the Haven House Counseling Center. PAGE 17 Mission 2020 Updates annual report Reacquisition of Downstairs Cathedral Space (Formerly Augustine Preparatory Academy) and Utilization of Cafeteria for Sunday Concessions. Volunteers are now able to purchase breakfast in the cafeteria area between services. The space will also serve as the home of Hope Academy Sunday School and will be utilized for all ministry meetings. Installation of Sidewalks in front of Cathedral and steps in rear of Cathedral Congregants are now able to walk to the Cathedral with the convenience and safety of several new sidewalks. In addition, we have strategically installed numerous stairways in the back parking area which allows easier access to the lower level of the Cathedral.

21 Renovations of Gym Kitchen The gymnasium s kitchen is properly configured to host events, and provide concessions to the participants of sporting events, ministry activities, and fitness members. 70% of Parking Lot Reclamations Complete Sink holes were filled and parking lot resurfaced as part of our continued plan to resurface the entire parking lot. Reacquisition of old Joseph s Storehouse Building Volunteers convened during Do Something Saturday to clean and ready the building for 2015 occupancy. The new Outreach Center to serve as a food and clothing pantry. Replacement of altar section of Cathedral carpet. The entire altar section of the Cathedral was replaced with vibrant, red carpet accentuating the pulpit and altar area. Mission 2020 Updates PAGE 18 Mission 2020 Financials Income through October: $259, Expenses through October: $250,000 $155,000 Capital Improvements and $95,000 Debt Reduction 2013 annual report 17

22 2015 Mission 2020 Projects: RENOVATION OF DOWNSTAIRS CATHEDRAL SPACE ELEVATOR REPAIR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION (2) COMPLETION OF PARKING LOT RECLAMATION COMPLETION OF PHASE 2 & 3 OF CATHEDRAL ROOF REPAIRS COMPLETION OF REMAINING RENOVATION BROWN BUILDING SPACE PROPERTY LIGHTING UPGRADES PAGE 19 Mission 2020 Updates annual report TRANSITIONING THEATER & EDGEWOOD CENTER INTO THE E. DEWEY SMITH, JR. CONFERENCE CENTER COMPLETION OF THE ATRIUM INTO THE ATRIUM AT FLAT SHOALS

23 Haven House Counseling Center The year began with dedication/ribbon cutting ceremony of The Haven House Counseling Center (HHCC) on Sunday, January 19, In April, HHCC hosted Dr. Peter Scazerro, author of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (EHS) and The Emotionally Healthy Church. EHS was introduced to pastors, church leaders, and the congregation in an explosive EHS weekend. The weekend culminated with birthing of the #LiveBetter Movement, scheduled for launch in A teaching opportunity in South Korea, afforded HHCC to have a global impact. Dr. Michelle Thomas worked remotely from Korea for 7 weeks, enabling HHCC to collaborate on future multi-cultural research efforts and gain international visibility. In our first year of operation the following milestones were achieved: all required forms are completed; clinical files were established; electroinc scheduling system secured; Policies & Procedures Manual completed; marketing needs completed; i.e. business cards, presentation folders, tri-fold informational brochures; and official Haven House website ( Haven House is now a teaching/learning environment for psychology and clinical social work students. HHCC has been approved as a Field Practicum site for numerous universities including Mercer, Brenau, Argosy, and Clark Atlanta University (which manages students from CAU, Spellman, & Morehouse Colleges). The program will afford psychology and clinical social work students a teaching/learning environment where their practical application in the field will be developed. Haven House secured Compulink, one of the best Electronic Health Record systems in the country, to provide all scheduling, billing, and client records electronically. This system has the capability of producing demographic, clinical, and financial data. reports can be produced through Compulink. HHCC s staff has completed the training and the system went into effect in December Haven House has secured major insurance carriers and is now able to provide clinical serivices for individuals with insurance coverage. As a result Haven House is contracting with two additional doctors beginning February Listed below are HHCC current billing capabilities: Cigna Blue Cross Blue Shield United Health Care EAP Aetna Alliant Health One Tri-Care 12 HOHA leaders were taken through an 8 week training course led by Dr. Forbes to prepare them to facilitate EHS Small Groups. An EHS Planning Team has been working the entire year and as a result EHS Small Groups is now ready to be hosted at HOHA in the spring of Registration will begin in January. Haven House PAGE 20 CURRENT STAFFING: Dr. Khaalida Forbes, Executive Director Dr. Michelle Thomas, Clinical Director Maxine Alexander, Office Manager/Billing Specialist 1 Psychology Intern from Argosy University will join the team in January annual report 19

24 2014 Ministry Highlights The House of Hope Atlanta is on a mission to Reach, Equip, Serve, and Transform our communities and the world with the Word and the love of God. One venue for accomplishing this is through ministries that address the various needs - spiritual, social, physical - of members and others. With more than 40 ministries and initiatives, the church endeavors to engage persons in ministry to educate and empower them as Christians. The ministries organizational structure follows: PAGE Ministry Highlights annual report Chief of Membership Care Pastor Stephen Thurston Faith Under 40 Singles Ministry 40 Up Singles Ministry College Ministry Sign Choir ERSS Choir Voices of Praise Choir Praise Team HFS Male Chorus Handbell Choirs Liturgical Dance Ministry Drama Ministry Marriage Matters Senior Adults Ministry Men of Hope Women of Hope Angels of Hope Nursery Christ s C.R.E.W. Children s Ministry Christ s C.R.E.W. Worship & Arts Ministry Social Justice Ministry Blueprint Worship & Arts Ministry Blueprint Youth Ministry Chief of Membership Development Pastor Wallace Prude Starting Point/New Members Ministry Plugged In Ministry Ushers Ministry Hospitality Ministry Deacons Ministry Deacons Wives Ministry Mothers Ministry Visitation & Bereavement Ministry Health & Wellness Ministry Prayer Ministry Ministers of Hope Hope Academy Prison Ministry Nursing Ministry Outreach Ministry

25 Staff Pastor: Pastor Charles Reynolds, Assimilation 2014 Ministry Highlights 2014 Ministry Highlights PAGE 22 Ministry 2014 Coordinator HOSPITALITY MINISTRY PLUGGED IN MINISTRY STARTING POINT/NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY USHERS MINISTRY HOPE ACADEMY MARGARET SCOTT NEIDRA BENTLEY CRIS HILL QUEEN TURNER BRIAN HARRIS Starting Point/New Members There are 85 active members who serve on seven teams working to support our new members in every aspect of spiritual development. Intake Ministers and Team Members ushered more than 1,292 members through the intake welcome process, took official membership photos, and offered individual prayers upon request. Ushers The usher ministry continues to touch every member and provide assistance to members at every worship service, celebration of life service, and special event. Hospitality The Hospitality Ministry has improved the service to members through an organized plan that ensures adequate coverage of both the Narthex and the Sanctuary at both worship services. The reorganization has resulted in 30 additional volunteers who have been added to the ministry from September through November Plugged IN Plugged IN Assists members by helping them to identify and develop their spiritual gifts, personal style, ministry passion, and skills. As of 2013 and to present, the ministry offers a Discovering You class to deploy members to serve. In 2015 they will expand their offerings. Hope Academy Sunday School The ministry started the D Free Financial Class, held on Wednesdays and Sundays to provide members educational instructions to help them live better everyday. The Bible Basics class was merged with the Survey through the Bible Class annual report 21

26 2014 Ministry Highlights Staff Pastor: Pastor Devon Ward, Congregational Care Ministry 2014 Coordinator DEACONS MINISTRY DEACONS WIVES MINISTRY HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY MOTHER S MINISTRY OUTREACH MINISTRY/DO SOMETHING SATURDAY PRAYER MINISTRY PRISON MINISTRY VISITATION & BEREAVEMENT MINISTERS OF HOPE ROBERT BROWN JEAN HENDRICKS DR. CANDICE RICHARDSON FOSTEEN REESE SHARON BEASLEY TRACEY HOLLINGSHED WILL DIXON PAM HICKS KEITH ELLIS Baby Dedications 48 babies were dedicated at The House of Hope Atlanta. Deacons in Training 29 men have been set aside to begin the training to serve in the office of Deacon. Ministers Ordained 9 ministers were ordained in a formal church ordination process. Prison Ministry We have 13 State Certified Prison Chaplains and are involved in incarceration services and family impact services. Do Something Saturday Initiatives Throughout the year (3) DSS events were held and 686 persons participated in Do Something Saturday activities. PAGE Ministry Highlights annual report

27 2014 Ministry Highlights Staff Pastor: Pastor G. V. Lewis, Social Justice Ministry 2014 Coordinator 2014 Ministry Highlights PAGE 24 MARRIAGE MATTERS MEN OF HOPE SENIOR ADULTS MINISTRY SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY VETERAN FORCES OF HOPE GREGORY & CHELSEA MILLER STEPHAN SCOTT IRENE FLYNT RON DAVIS RICHARD NILES Men Of Hope Man Cave Average attendance 250 June - Do Something Saturday (Cleaned the Outreach Center in rear of church) June - Men s Conference November - Do Something Saturday (Collected Turkeys, boxed & canned foods for holiday food drive, transported to New Life Community Church) Senior Adult Ministry April 19 Senior Luncheon: 40 in Attendance May 17 Three City Tour: 52 Attendees Oct 18 - Mercer Apple Orchard, Blue Ridge, Tennessee: 50 people in Attendance Pastor Lewis Counseling Ministry Highlights May 12, 2014 November 17, 2014 A total of 55 sessions held 5 were Marriage Counseling sessions 11 two-hour sessions and the remainder were 1 hour sessions 2013 annual report 23

28 Social Justice Ministry March 15 1st Annual Community Legal Symposium Time/Location 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Atrium Theme: Implications of Georgia s Stand Your Ground Law Purpose: Provide information regarding the Criminal Justice System, rights of the accused and Georgia s Stand Your Ground law. 127 attendees Speakers: Vincent Fort State Senator Paul Howard Fulton County District Attorney Mawuli Davis Criminal Defense Attorney Wayne Kendall Advocacy for Action Representative Janice Mathis Executive Director, Rainbow Push Randal Mangham Attorney and former State Representative April 12 Human Trafficking Workshop (Collaboration with Tabitha s House) Time/Location 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Atrium Theme: Breaking the Cycle Purpose: Educate the community of the emotional, physical, and psychological toll exacted on the victims of human trafficking and their families. Speaker: Margie Gill Executive Director, Tabitha s House Initiative 137 attendees August 23 1st Annual Social Justice Brunch (Collaboration with Blue Print Ministry) Time/location 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Atrium Theme: In Our Own Backyard, Child Sex Trafficking Purpose: Raise community awareness regarding child sex crimes 184 attendees Speakers: Margie Gill Executive Director, Tabitha s House Initiative Sergeant Torrey Kennedy DeKalb County Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Unit October 26 Souls to the Polls Focus: Encourage early voting Purpose: Register as many eligible voters as possible prior to the upcoming mid-term elections in November. Increase voter turnout Provide information on polling locations throughout Metro Atlanta Result: Significant increase of voter participation in DeKalb County (Over 52,000 ballots cast in early voting). PAGE Ministry Highlights annual report

29 2014 Ministry Highlights Staff Pastor: Jacqueline McCoy, Director of Worship & Arts Ministry 2014 Coordinator 2014 Ministry Highlights PAGE 26 DRAMA MINISTRY ERSS CHOIR HANDBELL CHOIRS HFS MALE CHORUS LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY PRAISE TEAM SIGN CHOIR VOICES OF PRAISE CHOIR RON CLEMONS NORMA MOORE SHARON PHILLIPS STEVE BALLARD MIA MOORE LANITA BRINSON CAMI JOHNSON BRENDA SCOTT-KNIGHT The Praise Team Seminar was a focused fellowship that allowed the entire worship team (including the leaders) to be rejuvenated. Our Seminar included Rod Lumpkin (Changing a Generation) as our guest facilitator. The Praise Team also hosted auditions for new members in August The Drama Ministry presented 2 stage plays in addition to performing during the Easter Production With This Ring- Jan 2014 Welcome to Gladys - Aug 2014 The Anointed Treasures of Praise (Adult dancers) hosted 2 Interest sessions that resulted in an increase in membership for the dance ministry. The HFS Male Chorus hosted the annual 5 th Sunday Male Extravaganza that included other local Male Chorales in the Atlanta area. There was a Special Easter Production, The Miracle, which included the Drama Team, Sign Choir, the Hope Mass Choir and the Praise Team, along with the Video, IMag and the Sound Department. The Worship and Arts Department featured its first Mother/Daughter Choir which had a few families of 5 generations who participated. The Worship and Arts Department featured a Father/Son Choir which had men and boys of at least 4 generations. The ERSS Choir hosted a Gospel Fest in September 2014 that included special singing guests, line dancers, and a comedian from the local Atlanta Area. The Women of Hope Choir has ministered 3 times throughout the year and had an all-female band for Womens Day in September 14. The Handbell Choir hosted the Bells of Christmas Holiday Concert that included Antioch AME, Ebenezer Baptist, First Baptist of East Point and Friendship Baptist Church in Dec annual report 25

30 2014 Ministry Highlights Staff Pastor: Minister Sherice Cross Ministry 2014 Coordinator WOMEN OF HOPE LATISE REYNOLDS April Women Of Hope Prayer Breakfast Hosted by Evergreen Marriott in Stone Mountain had over 750 Women in attendance September was our inaugural Women of Hope week Which included a fasting for the week and a powerful prayer walk with over a 100 women participating Women s Day included our 200+ Women s Choir, All female, praise & worship, Band, and praise dancers Women of Hope gave 25 Turkeys away for Thanksgiving for those in need In December the WOH will be giving a young woman in need a $100 gift card through our pennies from heaven collection for women in need PAGE Ministry Highlights annual report

31 2014 Ministry Highlights Staff Pastor: Pastor Bobby Hampton Youth/High School Students Ministry 2014 Coordinator 2014 Ministry Highlights PAGE 28 BLUEPRINT YOUTH MINISTRY BLUEPRINT WORSHIP & ARTS PASTOR BOBBY HAMPTON ASHLEY HERRING In 2014 youth church was revamped Student Leadership Team was developed Reformed the Blueprint Worship and Arts area to operate on its own Developed an up-to-date parent roster Collaborated with DeKalb County Schools Held 1st Middle School Spring Break Camp Develop a plan for expansion of Blueprint to different school systems and counties Drafted first Blueprint Gang Prevention Program Under the leadership of the new Blueprint Ministry Coordinator, new Blueprint High School and Middle School Team Leaders were introduced: Jasmine Harris for High School and Destanni Triplett for Middle School annual report 27

32 BOARD OF DIRECTORS/ADMINISTRATION DR. E. DEWEY SMITH, JR....PASTOR/CEO ROBERT BROWN...CHAIRMAN, DEACONS MINISTRY DANNY R. EDWARDS...CLERK/COO ARTHUR R. REESE III...TREASURER RON CLEMONS...CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALPHONSE DAVIS...VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEMETRIA BENFORD...CHAIRPERSON, PERSONNEL PHYLLIS BULLOCK...CHAIRPERSON, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS BELINDA WEBB...VICE CHAIRPERSON, PERSONNEL PAGE annual report

33 2014 ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE PAGE Full and Part-time Employees 87% Competency Rate Applications and Outcomes Criteria of Competencies Key Responsibilities to Assess the Competencies Efficient Performance Revised Employee Policies & Procedures Manual (inclusive of Dress Code, Criminal Background Check Policy, Sexual Harassment Complaint Form) Focus on Staff Development and Team Building Each staff person required to conduct a 10 minute devotion, prior to staff meetings Staff participates in weekly developments centered on team building activities Monthly Presentation on The Five Star Church Model 2013 annual report 29

34 PAGE Ministries & Ministry Coodinators annual report 2015 MINISTRIES & MINISTRY COODINATORS Chana Mitchell.....Hope Athletics Belinda Webb...Angels of Hope Nursery Christopher Marshall...Blueprint Youth Ministry Sharon Farmer...Blueprint Dancers Ashley Herring...Blueprint Worship & Arts Mia Moore...Christ s C.R.E.W. Jammers Genesis Moore...Christ s C.R.E.W. Choir Mia Moore...Christ s C.R.E.W. Children s Ministry Sharon Beasley...Outreach Ministry Pam Hicks....Visitation & Bereavement Ministry Mia Moore.....Liturgical Dance Ministry Robert Brown...Deacons Ministry Jean Hendricks...Deacons Wives Ministry Ron Clemons...Drama Ministry Norma Moore...ERSS Choir Amber Jones......Excel Tutoring Sharon Phillips...Handbell Choirs Dr. Candice Richardson...Health and Wellness Ministry Steve Ballard...HFS Male Chorus Brian Harris....Hope Academy Sunday School Margaret Scott...Hospitality Ministry Tracey Hollingshed...Prayer Ministry Gregory & Chelsea Miller...Marriage Matters Stephan Scott...Men of Hope Keith Ellis...Ministers of Hope Foseteen Reese...Mothers Ministry Faye Thompson.....Nursing Home Neidra Bentley...Plugged IN Will Dixon...Prison Ministry Irene Flynt...Senior Adults Ministry Cami Johnson...Sign Choir Ron Davis...Social Justice Ministry Cris Hill...Starting Point/New Members Ministry James Earl Cray...College Ministry Pastor Stephen Thurston...Faith Under 40 Singles Ministry Patrice Hubert...40 Up Singles Ministry Queen Turner...Ushers Ministry Brenda Scott-Knight...Voices of Praise Choir Latise Reynolds...Women of Hope Lanita Brinson...Worship & Arts Praise Team

35 Total Projected Income: $9,014,994 Projected Expenses: Mission and Benevolence $77,727 Payroll Expenses $3,306,117 Contract Services $604,106 Insurance $74,199 Mortgage Expense $1,469,809 Supplies & Equipment $271,200 Repairs & Maintenance $310,269 Vehicle Expenses $9,490 Utilities $497,969 Professional Fees $53,506 Seminars & Conventions $232,415 Ministries & Activities $580,512 Marketing Communications $317,381 Capital Expense $802,661 Bank Service Charges $90, Proposed Budget PAGE 32 Total Projected Expenses: $8,697,362 Amount Allocated to Savings $300,000 Projected Net Income: $17, annual report 31

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38 2015 FOCUS: THE YEAR OF B.E.T.T.E.R. BUILD The Residence for our Tabitha s House Participants Collaborations and Partnerships with Other Human Service Organizations Entrepreneurial Focus and Strategies More Intra & Inter Generational Opportunities Staff & Leadership Development and Training The Five Star Church Model Complete Renovation and Restoration of the Brown Building Complete Renovation of the Theatre in The Auditorium Complete Renovation of Joseph s Storehouse into The Outreach Center Launching The Atrium at Flat Shoals Complete Build out of rear stairwells of Hope Cathedral Installation of elevators in the Hope Cathedral Complete Renovation of the Edgewood Center EXPANSION Launching The House of Hope Macon Moving Hope Academy into The Hope Cathedral Lay the foundation for a parking deck Lay the foundation for the Concourse to connect the Cathedral & Atrium Installation of Fiber Optic Wiring throughout the Church Campus Providing support for Business Entities-Hope Printing, Hope Bookstore, Hope Fitness, Haven House Installation of Church Teams Software & Database Additional phone lines for the Call Center Emphasize International Ministry & E-Church Hope Entertainment & Music Group Summer Camp & After-School Program PAGE Focus annual report TRANSITION College Student Ministry BluePrint Youth Ministry into Middle School & High School From Shelby Software to Church Teams Online 10 Week New Member Bootcamp Hope Publishing Long-Term Strategic Plan 40 Week Bootcamp

39 2015 FOCUS: THE YEAR OF B.E.T.T.E.R. PAGE 36 TRANSFORMATION #LiveBetter Social Justice Emphasis Racial Reconciliation Community Development & Outreach Law Enforcement Collaboration Counseling & Mental Health Emphasis Multi-Generational Ministry Foster teamwork between the church staff and the congregation Emphasis on membership acclimation and retention Fellowship By Design EDUCATION Opening of our Charter School Opening our Accredited Bible Institute/University Degree Program Quarterly Leadership Retreats/Workshops Growth Groups Emphasis on Christian Education Monthly Focus Areas REACH Adding 1600 New Members to our Church Ask Me Evangelism Campaign Increased Tithes & Offerings 2015 Family Conference Five Generational Ministry Recovery Ministry Church Planting/Multi-site Ministry Core Value Focus Re-entry Programs 2013 annual report 35

40 #LIVEBETTER IS THE REALIZATION THAT WITH GOD YOU CAN HAVE BETTER LIFE IN EVERY WAY, EVERY DAY! IT PROVIDES THE METHOD THAT LIBERATES PEOPLE AND ALLOWS THEM TO FLOURISH! COMMUNITY THE HASHTAG (#) IS UTILIZED TO BRING PEOPLE INTO THE AWARENESS OF THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. KOINONIA IS DEFINED AS COMMUNITY, WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY: INNER GOODNESS TOWARDS VIRTUE OUTER GOODNESS TOWARD SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY SHARING COMMUNITY & COMMUNION PAGE 37 #Livebetter annual report {MINISTRY BY DESIGN} THESE ARE THE FIVE COMPONENTS THAT GUIDE PEOPLE TO #LIVEBETTER: 1. MINISTRY ALIGNMENT 2. FELLOWSHIP BY DESIGN 3. HOW-TO S 4. WORDS MATTER 5. GROWTH GROUPS 1. MINISTRY ALIGNMENT OUR MINISTRY EFFORTS ARE ORGANIZED TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY IS FOCUSED ON THE SAME THEME AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS DESIGNED TO PRODUCE TANGIBLE GROWTH IN THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES HAVING A MONTHLY FOCUS FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SERMONS BIBLE STUDIES HOW-TO S WORSHIP & ARTS FELLOWSHIP BY DESIGN 2. FELLOWSHIP BY DESIGN FELLOWSHIP BY DESIGN WAS CREATED TO ENSURE THAT EVERY TIME WE GATHER AS A COMMUNITY IT INTENTIONALLY FOSTERS OUR VISION, CORE VALUES, AND MINISTRY OBJECTIVES. 3. HOW-TO S HOW-TO S PROVIDE THE STEP-BY-STEP TOOLS OF HOW TO PRACTICALLY INTEGRATE GOD INTO OUR LIVES IN EVERY WAY, EVERY DAY. 4. WORDS MATTER BECAUSE WE UNDERSTAND THAT LANGUAGE SHAPES CULTURE, WORDS MATTER WAS CREATED AS A TOOL THAT CONTAINS THE LANGUAGE THAT WE USE TO SHAPE AND DEFINE THE #LIVEBETTER CULTURE. 5. GROWTH GROUPS GROWTH GROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO AVAIL INDIVIDUALS THE INTIMATE OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOUNTER GOD AND TO CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER IN A SMALL COMMUNITY WHILE WORKING THROUGH VARIOUS PRACTICAL AREAS OF LIFE.

41 OUR CORE VALUES #Livebetter PAGE 38 JANUARY MEET THE TRAINERS FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (KJV) FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (MSG) FEBRUARY LOVE AFFECTION FOR OTHERS MARCH JOY EXUBERANCE ABOUT LIFE APRIL PEACE SERENITY MAY LONGSUFFERING WILLINGNESS TO STICK WITH THINGS JUNE GENTLENESS SENSE OF COMPASSION IN THE HEART JULY GOODNESS CONVICTION THAT A BASIC HOLINESS PERMEATES THINGS AND PEOPLE 2015 FOCUS AUGUST FAITH INVOLVEMENT IN LOYAL COMMITMENTS SEPTEMBER MEEKNESS NOT NEEDED TO FORCE OUR WAY IN LIFE OCTOBER TEMPERANCE ABILITY TO MARSHAL AND DIRECT OUR ENERGIES WISELY NOVEMBER GRATITUDE 139TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY DECEMBER CHRISTMAS & WATCH NIGHT 2013 annual report 37

42 SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a.m. Hour of Power Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Experience 10:00 a.m. Angels of Hope Nursery (ages, 6 months - 3 years) - each Sunday Christ s CREW Children s Church (ages, 3 years - 5 th grade) - 2 nd and 4 th Sundays The Construction Zone Youth Worship (6 th - 12 th grade) 1 st, 3 rd, 4 th and 5th Sundays 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime with the Lord Bible study 7:00 p.m. Bible study WEDNESDAY SERVICES WEB AND TELEVISION BROADCASTS VIEW US ONLINE AT Sundays 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Mondays 11:00 a.m. (rebroadcast Sunday Worship Experience) Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Living Hope Television Broadcast Saturdays 9:30 p.m., AIB-TV (Comcast - Ch. 5, U-Verse - Ch. 6) Sundays 8:30 p.m., WATC-57 (Charter - Ch.13, Comcast - Ch.2, DirecTV - Ch.57) Sundays 10:30 p.m., The Word Network (AT&T UVerse 575/Xfinity: Channel 395) PAGE 39 Worship Services & Broadcasts annual report

43 January MEET THE TRAINERS July GOODNESS: Conviction that a basic holiness Human Trafficking Awareness Month permeates things and people 10 Boot camp 11 Boot Camp 24 Point/Graduation Rehearsal 25 Camp Graduation February LOVE: Affection for Others 42015Spiritual Point/Graduation Rehearsal 2015Connecting Camp Graduation FAITH: Involvement in Loyal Commitment 2015Boot 2015August Back Wednesday the Word 9 to School Blast & Prayer 11 Wednesday in the Word 19 Church Conference 18 Wednesday in the Word 30 Family & Friends Sunday 25 Wednesday in the Word 30-Sep 4 Mission Trip to Harmon, Jamaica 28 Do Something Saturday September MEEKNESS: Not needing to force our way in life March JOY: Exuberance about Life 5 Man Cave 1 Dr. Smith s 11 th Pastoral Anniversary 18 H.F. Shephard Golf Tournament 23 National Black Marriage Day WOH Week 25 Church Conference WOH Retreat 29 Palm Sunday 27 Women s Day 2015 Church Calendar PAGE 40 April PEACE: Serenity 3 Good Friday 5 Easter 11 Spiritual Boot Camp 18 WOH Serenity Prayer Breakfast 25 Connecting Point/ Graduation Rehearsal 25 Boot Camp Graduation 26 Men s Day May LONGSUFFERING: Willingness to stick with things 10 Mother s Day 30 Do Something Saturday October TEMPERANCE: Ability to marshal and direct our energies wisely Cancer Awareness Month 3-4 Worship in Pink Weekend 10 Spiritual Boot Camp 24 Connecting Point/ Graduation Rehearsal 25 Boot Camp Graduation November Gratitude 7 Red, White & Blue Veteran s Ball 13 Volunteer Appreciation th Church Anniversary 27 Thanksgiving June GENTLENESS: Sense of Compassion in the Heart Maximum Experience Family Conference 14 Youth Day 17 Church Conference 21 Father s Day December 9 Church Conference 20 Angel Tree Service 25 Christmas 31 Watch Night Worship Service 2013 annual report 39

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