To My House Of Hope Atlanta Family,

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. Greetings From Our Pastor 5. Our Church 6. Our Hisiory Year In Review: The Year of S.E.E.D. 8. Information Technology Accomplishments 9. Starting Point Ministry Highlights 12. ONE Response 13. Remembering Verlene Smith Life University Membership Statistics Financial Review The Year of T.I.M.E Ministry Alignment Calendar Proposed Budget 24. Ministry Coordinators 25. Staff Directory 26. Board of Directors/Worship Services & Broadcast 3

4 To My House Of Hope Atlanta Family, It is with divine love that I greet you! Amazement overwhelms me when I reflect on the immeasurable favor of God! We are continually sustained by His divine power and protection! To Jehovah alone be all glory, honor and praise! Exactly one year ago, my expectations were clear that 2016 would be a legendary year. Although my anticipation was primarily concerning incredible opportunities that I was envisioning, multiple deaths in January cemented that 2016 would be absolutely unforgettable! Though 2016 has been the most difficult year of my entire life, Jesus words regarding the prerequisite of a seed falling to the ground, dying, being buried and inevitably producing fruit, lifted me from the doldrums and renewed my strength. This year taught me much about SEED and I m the better for it! As we have endeavored to truly be Kingdom Citizens this year, I stand in awe of the spiritual growth that has taken place in us corporately and in many of us individually! The testimonies and praise reports about how the messages and ministries that emanated from our church this year have empowered me in unfathomable ways! The support, love and commitment of many of our members puts wind beneath my wings and makes me want to do more and grow stronger! The global mandate that God has placed on my life and this ministry cannot be reached without trusted leadership and support! I m eternally grateful to God for allowing my son-in-ministry, Pastor Nathaniel Stewart to serve us with such professionalism and faithfulness. The work that Pastor Stewart and Deacon Ron Clemons consistently provide will position this church for unimaginable heights! God be praised for these men of God! In closing, 2017 will be The Year of T.I.M.E.! We are determined to Transform, Impact, Minister and Equip all who are in covenant with our church! We anticipate total victory in every area of our lives and will not accept anything less than God s best for our lives and our ministry! Please re-commit yourselves to our mission and always remember, if you will be good to God then God will be good to you! Consumed By The Call, E. Dewey Smith, Jr. Senior Pastor/Teacher 4

5 OUR CHURCH 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 vision of this ministry is to help people come to the realization that life with God is better in every way, every day. #LIVEBETTER. The church is under the leadership of Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., a renowned man of God and a prolific preacher of His Word. Some noteworthy facts about this ministry are: The church was awarded the Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention TM distinction for the year due to its efforts to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse. Total active membership of more than 14,917 representing five generations*: o 3% (448) Builders (born before 1946) o 19% (2,768) Boomers (born between ) o 36% (5,430) Busters (born between ) o 34% (5,078) Bridgers (born between ) o 5% (799) Blossoms (born 2004 and later) The church made the 2014 Top 100 Fastest-growing and largest churches in America according to Outreach magazine. 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. Received Qualified 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 local and global ministry outreach. In October 2015, Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., ministered to over 5,000 women in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Prophesying to the Nations Ministry Conference. *Age data unavailable for approximately 3% of the membership. Data as of November 30,

6 The House of Hope (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, Rev. Sam Stinson, the fellowship was formed by a Sunday School and prayer meeting group and was later orgeorgianized in Atlanta, Georgia, in May 1876, by Rev. William Tillman. In 1920, the church building was destroyed by fire. Rev. 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 Rev. 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 Rev. T. T. Gholston, Dr. Martin L. King, Sr., Dr. Sandy F. Ray, Dr. J. W. Tate, and Rev. Hubert Floyd Shepherd. OUR HISTORY 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, Rev. H. F. Shepherd retired as pastor. In November 2003, God sent a Spirit-filled man in the person of 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 15,000. 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. Rev. 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 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. 6

7 A Review of the 2016 VISION FOCUS: THE YEAR OF S.E.E.D. SERVICE 13 Consecutive Weeks of Outreach to our Community (Status Change to One Response C) Operating our Food & Clothing Bank Weekly IP Supporting our Tabitha s House (Child Sex-Trafficking) Initiative OG Law Enforcement Collaborations C Senior Citizens Banquet and Appreciation NA EDUCATION Life University OG Charter School T Bible Institute/Accredited Degree Program T Online New Member Bootcamp IP Weekly Growth Group Classes OG Teacher and Leadership Training OG EXPANSION Launching the House of Hope South Pointe IP Hope Printing, Hope Fitness, Hope Bookstore OG Church Teams Data Software & Database C Roof Replacements on Each Building OG Installation of New Air Condition Units OG Installation of Fiber Optic Wiring OG Parking Lot Resurfacing OG College Student Ministry OG Complete Renovation of the Brown Building T DEVELOPMENT Conference Center at South Pointe T Parking Deck T Concourse Connecting Atrium & Cathedral T Renovation of Theatre T Recovery Ministry T Purchase of Hope Plaza T Online Church/E Church IP Status Legend: C = Complete NA = No Action OG = Ongoing IP = In Progress T = Tabled for

8 2016 Information System Accomplishments The Information Systems Department (ISD) supports the overall mission of the HOHA and its ministries on an ongoing basis as the church provides support to its staff, members and the community. In 2016, we continued that support in several areas that included: First time ing of year-end parishioner contribution statements Maintaining and improving the HOHA WiFi, server and database Installing and updating computers and printers Providing help desk services for all server, telephone, computer and database related challenges encountered by HOHA staff and ministry leaders. In addition to providing comprehensive technical assistance to HOHA staff, the ISD provided support and training to Worship and Arts, Hope Student Ministries (HSM), Marriage, Life University, Media and Assimilation Pastor Ministries. We implemented a new check-in system for Hope Kidz ministries beginning with an online registration which connected kids to their parent s household. Student information was gathered to identify allergies, health and custodial situations and the gathering of cell phone numbers so parents can be texted if needed. Volunteers were trained on the new check-in procedures and process to ensure correct information was entered into the database, student attendance captured, and student and parent information could be updated. Computers and printers were configured to allow label printing with check-in and out labels to improve child identification and security during check-out. The additional computer stations allowed for Hope Kidz to implement multiple check-in in the cathedral, nursery and the Edgewood center. Approval was also obtained for Phase I of Fiber Optics implementation to solve worship service streaming challenges on Wednesdays and Sundays, increase internet speed in our Administrative buildings and replace the existing server with one that will be cloud based. 8

9 STARTING POINT 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 Bootcamp Orientation that incorporates Christian foundational teaching and culminates with a graduation ceremony. New Member s Starting Point orientation provides New Members with the ability to fulfill their requirements to become members of the church. New Members also learn the Life University pathway for community. The Link provides the opportunity to complete the additional membership requirement of selecting a ministry to attend. As of October 2016, 419 adults have successfully completed Spiritual Bootcamp Orientation this year. 9

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14 Average Monthly Attendance By Class (2016 vs 2015 Jan-Nov) 2016 Life University Classes AVG 2015 Sunday School Classes AVG Blended Family 7 dfree Class 19 Boundaries A (Focus on Yourself) 28 Christian Living 53 Boundaries B (Focus on Yourself) 9 Experiencing God 37 Caring For The Caregiver 14 Married Couples 87 Christian Living 68 Masterlife 34 Christian Mingle.Com-Men 4 New Members 38 Christian Mingle.Com-Women 43 Singles 56 Divorce Recovery-Men 7 Sisterhood: Seniors 65 Divorce Recovery-Women 15 Sister s Sharing 34 Embracing the Seasoned Years 45 Survey of the Bible 36 Emotionally Healthy Women A 35 Ushers 136 Emotionally Healthy Women B 25 Middle & High School 19 Emotionally Healthy Women C 16 The Incredibles (Pre-K - K) 11 Emotionally Healthy Women D 34 (1 st -2 nd Grade)* 13 His Needs / Her Needs 35 The Transformers (3 rd -5 th Grade)* 20 Joy After Mourning 13 Keeping the Honey In Honeymoon-Sun 45 Keeping the Honey In Honeymoon-Thur 12 Sisterhood 53 Sisters Sharing 25 The Barbershop 3 The Basement 1 The Body Shop 1 The Office 22 The Power of a Praying Husband 17 The Power of a Praying Wife 46 The Salon 9 Tools for Financial Freedom Tuesday 22 Tools for Financial Freedom Thursday 15 Uncommon Manhood 23 Ushers 155 Total Average Attendance Life University 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. In 2016, The House of Hope Atlanta implemented Life University with a focus of discipleship through small Life Groups. In 2017, Life University will continue the Life Group focus, while adding the Growth Group component. 14

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16 YEARLY MEMBERSHIP For more than 140 years, The House of Hope has been blessed with members committed to ministry, worship and evangelism. Our current member roll is 14, 917 which includes 1,015 new members who have united with us through November 30, As it relates to membership gender, 64% are female, 36% 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 MEMBERSHIP COUNT PERSONS RECEIVED EACH YEAR * Total membership count as of Novermber 30,

17 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP GROWTH ( ) Total membership count as of November 30, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec *0 TOTAL:

18 Financial Income *Annual Income through October

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20 2017 VISION FOCUS THE YEAR OF T.I.M.E. (Transform, Impact, Minister, Equip) TRANSFORM Total Transformation of our Church Campus and Facilities Installation of State-of-the-art Technology and Equipment Renovation/Construction of the Brown Building/Gym Area Total Transformation of the Theatre Facelift on the Edgewood Center/EDS Conference Building Installation of Technology in Hope Cathedral IMPACT Expansion of The Tabitha s House Development of Re-Entry Program for Former Prisoners Launching The House of Hope South Pointe & Another Location Expansion of Cyber Church Membership & Ministry Opportunities Development of Housing/Retreat Center for Veterans MINISTER Renewed Focus on 5 Generations Model Expansion of Prison Ministry Expansion of College Students Ministry Celebrate Recovery Lay-Leaders Counseling Program Collaborations between Generations EQUIP Leadership Development Initiatives Launch of NEW Ministers-In-Training Manual Rites Of Passage Initiative 1,000 New Members Life University Expansion Membership Retention Focus/Improvement 20

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22 letting God s Spirit do the growth work in [us] - Galatians 6:8 MSG January Choices Your Will? Or God s Will? 8 Ministry Expo 14 Starting Point: The Orientation 15 Starting Point: New Member Graduation Leadership Weekend 28 One Response February Connections God, Self, and Others 8 &15 Love Connection Bible Study March Consecration Going Deeper with God 1 Ash Wednesday 5 Dr. Smith s 13 th Pastoral Anniversary (Observed) Men of Hope Camping Trip 26 National Black Marriage Day/ Dance 31 The King s Daughter Summit April Consecration Going Deeper with God 1 The King s Daughter Summit 8 Starting Point: Orientation 9 Starting Point: Graduation 9 Ministry Expo 9 Palm Sunday 14 Good Friday 15 Take up Your Cross & Walk 16 Easter Sunday May Conversations Can We Talk? 4 World Day of Prayer 8 Mother s Day June Conversations Can We Talk? 5-11 Maxxed Out Week 10 Young Adult Summit 11 Youth Day 18 Father s Day/ Men s Day July Conversations: Can we Talk/Rest Rest August Commitments I Am Souled Out! 4-6 Back to School Weekend 7 Back to School Prayer 12 Starting Point: The Orientation 13 Starting Point: New Member Graduation 13 Ministry Expo September Commitments: I Am Souled Out! Women of Hope Week: Annual Prayer Walk 24 Women of Hope Week: Women s Day October Commitments: I Am Souled Out! 7 Starting Point: Orientation 8 Starting Point: Graduation 1-2 Worship in Pink Weekend Family First Weekend Tribulation Trail 31 Hallelujah Night November Celebration: Something to Shout About 5 Veteran s Recognition Service 17 Volunteer Appreciation th Church Anniversary 24 Thanksgiving December Celebration: Something to Shout About 15 Angel Tree Service & Play 16 Feed the Homeless 24 Christmas Eve/ Christmas Service 25 Christmas Day 31 New Year s Eve/Watch Night Services 22

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24 Ministry coordinators Angels of Hope Pastor Bobby Hampton College Pastor Bobby Hampton Cub Scouts Unassigned Deacons Robert Brown Financial Ministry Sebrinana Poythress Health & Wellness Pastor Devon Ward Hope Kids Pastor Bobby Hampton Hospitality Margaret Scott Life University Pastor Sharon Mitchell Marketing & Media Benton Aladin Marriage Matters Pastor Sherice Cross Men of Hope Pastor Melvin Smith Nursing Home Faye Thompson Outreach Sharon Beasley Plugged In Gerald Wheeler Photography Marcus Ingram Prayer Ministry Dorothy Watkins Prison Ministry Calvin Denson Seasoned Saints Irene Flynt Singles Pastor Melvin Smith Social Justice Ron Davis Sound Jacqueline McCoy Starting Point Murray Patten Usher s Queen Turner Veterans Forces of Hope Richard Niles Visitation & Bereavement Pamela Hicks Women of Hope Pastor Sherice Cross Worship & Arts Drama Ron Clemmons Worship & Arts ERSS Choir Worship & Arts HFS Chorus Worship & Arts Sign Choir Worship & Arts - ATOP Worship & Arts VOP Choir Young Adults Youth/Middle/High Jacqueline McCoy Jacqueline McCoy Jacqueline McCoy Jacqueline McCoy Jacqueline McCoy Pastor Bobby Hampton Pastor Bobby Hampton 24

25 HOHA Staff Directory Name Ebony Adkins Benton Aladin Maxine Alexander Steve Bookman Torrence Broadwater Andre Cabiness Ron Clemons Sherice Cross Natalia Daies Danny Edwards Tigia Finn Rodney Gill Bobby Hampton Mytrice Harris Ashley Herring Pamela Hicks Cris Hill Jada Howard Letha Lee Annie Bell Jones Laura Johnson Ed Lance Dole Lassiter Mary Locke Christopher Marshall Mildred Mayo Jacqueline McCoy Sharon Mitchell Coriyon Moncrieff Wallace Prude Teresa Pryor Charles Reynolds Melvin Smith Nate Stewart Devon Ward Christina Wilson Tavares Wilson Cheryl Wise Title Administrative Operations Analyst Director of Media, Marketing & Creative Services Account Manager Building Superintendent Production Manager Media Live Production Director Executive Director of Operations Pastor of Women & Marriage Children & Youth Program Specialist Chief Operating Officer Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor Maintenance Supervisor Pastor of Children & Youth Haven House Counseling Center Children & Youth Worship & Arts Director Member Services Specialist Human Relations Administrator Production Assistant Pastoral Administrative Assistant Information Systems Coordinator Finance Administrative Assistant Hope Fitness Director Sound Engineer Receptionist Middle School Pastor Data Entry Specialist Director of Worship & Arts Pastor of Membership Development Facilities Maintenance Director of Information Systems Director of Events Info Systems Training Development Specialist Staff Pastor Executive Pastor Pastor of Congregational Care Executive Director of Finances Facilities Maintenance Bookkeeper/Comptroller 25

26 The House of Hope Atlanta Board of Directors Mrs. Dee Benford, Director of Personnel Deacon Robert Brown, Chairman of Board of Deacons Mrs. Phyllis Bullock, Director of Building & Grounds Deacon Ron Clemons, Chairman of Board of Directors Deacon Alphonse Davis, Vice Chairman of Board of Directors Deacon Arthur R. Reese, III, Church Treasurer Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr., Senior Pastor/Teacher Mrs. Belinda Webb, Vice Chair of Personnel Deacon Danny R. Edwards, Secretary of the Corporation SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a.m. Hour of Power Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Experience 10:00 a.m. Angels of Hope Nursery (ages, 6 months - 3 years) each 1 st,3 rd & 4 th Sundays Hope Kids (ages, 4 years - 5 th grade) 1 st, 3 rd and 4 th Sundays Hope Student Ministry ( 6 th Grade 12 th Grade) (1 st, 3 rd, 4 th & 5 th Sundays) WEDNESDAY SERVICES 12:00 p.m. Lunchtime with the Lord Bible study 7:00 p.m. Bible study WEB AND TELEVISION BROADCASTS view us online at Sundays Mondays Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (rebroadcast of Sunday Worship Experience) 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Living Hope Television Broadcast Saturdays 9:30 p.m., AIB-TV (Comcast - Ch. 5, U-Verse - Ch. 6) Sundays Sundays 8:30 p.m., WATC-57 (Charter - Ch.13, Comcast - Ch.2, DirecTV - Ch.57) 10:30 p.m., The Word Network 26

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