Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 5, 2006

Agenda11:00-11:15 Dr Gene James

Pastor

Opening Prayer

Church Mission

Church Vision

Key Objectives

11:15-11:30 Edward TaylorCouncil, Moderator

Purpose of Council

Key Objectives

Calendar of Events

Open Positions

11:30-11:45 Dr Gene James Pastor

Installation of Ministers, Council, and Officers

11:45-12:00 Joe CharlesChildren’s Ministry

Ministry Mission/Vision

Key Objectives

Officers/Members

Budget

Calendar of Events

Agenda12:00-12:30 Dr Gene James

•Christian Education, President

•Marriage Enrichment, President

•Men’s Ministry, President

•Pastoral Counseling, President

Ministry Mission/Vision

Key Objectives

Officers/Members

Budget

Calendar of Events

12:30-12:45 Wil HudsonHelp’s Ministry, President

Ministry Vision

Key Objectives

Officers

Key Spending Areas

Calendar of Events

12:45-1:00 Robert WootenMusic Ministry, President

Ministry Mission/Vision

Key Objectives

Officers

Budget

Calendar of Events

1:00-1:15 Reverend Tracey GoodnerOutreach Ministry, President

Ministry Mission/Vision

Goals/Objectives

Officers/Members

Budget

Calendar of Events

Agenda1:15-1:30 Reverend Angela Banks

Women’s Ministry, President

Ministry Mission/Vision

Key Objectives

Officers

Budget

Calendar of Events

1:30-1:45 Percy SanfordBuilding Committee, Lead

Purpose of Building Committee

Key Objectives

Church Criteria

Timeline

Building Fund Requirement

1:45-2:00 Lori Taylor Building Committee, Lead

Key Objectives

Members

Final 2005 Budget

Review 2006 Budget

2:00-2:30 Faith Community Church Voting

Dr Gene James

1. 2006 Budget

2. Building Fund

Closing Prayer

Dr Gene James

Pastor

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Agenda

•Church Mission & Purpose

•Key Objectives

Church Mission & Purpose

• Faith Family Community Church is a church that believes in One Lord, One Faith, and One Family. We are together following Jesus, Building Strong Faith,; Strong Families and Strong Communities.

Church Vision

• Our vision is that all become saved and come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, that every believer becomes a disciple of Jesus Christ, that He be made known to those within the church, the community, and ultimately the world.

Church Objectives

F- Fully Relying on God

A- Always PrayingI- Intimately committed to

Christ(study, worship and growth)

T- Thanking God in everything

H- Holding on/staying our course until our change comes

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Edward Taylor

Church Council, Moderator

Agenda

•Purpose of Council

•Key Objectives

•Calendar of Events

Purpose

The Council supports the Vision and the Mission of Faith Family Community Church.

AND

The Council acts on behalf of the membership and is the governing and corporate authority of the

Church.

Responsibility of Council

• Making policy decisions relating to all Church activities and church property

• Submitting to the Membership a proposed annual budget…

• Approving the appointment of standing and ad hoc Committees of the Council as needed;

• Filling vacancies in any elective position according to procedures outlined within the bylaws;

• Recommending the appointment or dismissal of the Senior and /or Associate Pastor.

• Nominating a Pastoral Selection Committee when a vacancy occurs;

• Appointing official delegates, in addition to the Moderator-Elect, to attend Association and Conference meetings.

Who is your Council?

Church Council Members:• Joe and Rhonda Charles• Rev. Tracey and Christine Goodner• Will and Libby Hudson III• Mr and Mrs Will Hudson Jr.• David Nokes• Edward and Lori Taylor• Robert and Buffy Wooten• Marcell and Andrea Pratt• Katrina Sanford

2006 Key Objectives“Active and Committed Council”

That supports the church’s:

D I R E C T I O ND I R E C T I O N

D I R E C T I O N

• DDeepen our faith through Fellowship

• IImprove our Pastoral Care

• RRelocate the Church

• EEnhance our Children and Youth Ministries

• CCreate opportunities for member involvement

• TTrust, Dignity, and Respect

• IIncrease our giving to support the mission

• OOutreach to community needs

• NNew Member growth and integration

Open Positions

• Moderator Elect

• Culinary Committee Chair

Calendar of Events

• Council Meetings – First Sunday each Month

• Church 2nd Anniversary - June

• Mid Year Review and Elections- 1st Sunday July

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Pastor Gene James

Christian Education, President

Agenda

• Vision

• Key Objectives

• Officers Ministry

• Budget

Ministry Vision

•Encourage a deeper personal commitment to God through educational ministry.

• Inspire fellow believers, who are called, to assist in training and educating the body of Christ.

Key Objectives

• Provide short and long term planning for congregational education.

• Assist with consultations for training of teachers and leaders.

• Help teachers to plan and develop class sessions.

• Select teaching materials for teachers and leaders.  

Officers

• President- Pastor James

• Vice President- David Sharpe

• Secretary- Darren Viner

• Treasurer- Denise Viner

Budget

• $500.00/year

Materials, printing & books for bible studies/classes

• $150.00/fellowship

Refreshments for fellowship opportunities

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Dr Gene James

Marriage Enrichment, President

Agenda

• Ministry Vision

• Review of Key Objectives

• Key Spending Areas

• Calendar of Events

Vision

Our vision is to provide relationship education and support needed to build strong marriages and families within the body of Christ, our church

congregation and communities.

Key Objectives

• help couples develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, and commitment to their marriage and to each other

• undergird the pastoral counseling efforts of the pastor

• strengthen the outreach of the congregation to new couples

• open the doors for couples to new areas of ministry

• Challenge all couples to become involved in a relationship building process.

Officers

• President- Pastor James

• Vice President- Kim James

• Secretary- Bree Giron

• Treasurer- Q Littleton

Key Spending Areas

• $150.00/workshop

Materials & printing for workshops

• $50.00/workshop

Refreshments for scheduled workshops

Calendar of Events

March 4, 2006 Marriage Enrichment I

Subject: Transforming you marriage

June 3, 2006 Marriage Enrichment II

Subject: The marriage covenant

October 7, 2006 Marriage Enrichment III

Subject: Forsaking all others

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Pastor Gene James

Men’s Ministry, President

Agenda

• Ministry Vision

• Key Objectives

• Officers

• Budget

Ministry Vision

•Equip men to be Godly leaders in their homes, work and community.

•Develop the total man by addressing his spiritual, physical and emotional needs through prayer and the study of God's Word.

Key Objectives

• Conduct weekly bible studies

• Encourage participation in the marriage enrichment events

• Develop a mentor program to disciple and develop the new believers and those struggling with life issues

• Becoming involved in service opportunities, and addressing the needs of the entire congregation. 

Officers

• President- Pastor James

• Vice President- Wil Hudson

• Secretary- David Nokes

• Treasurer- Papa Wil

Budget

• $150.00/year

Materials & printing for bible studies/workshops

• $150.00/fellowship

Refreshments for fellowship opportunities

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Pastor Gene James

Pastoral Counseling, President

Agenda

• Ministry Vision

• Key Objectives

• Officers

• Calendar of Events

Ministry Vision

Pastoral Counseling seeks to serve those who are in pain; to respond helpfully and unconditionally; regardless of race, religion or creed.

Key Objectives

• To lead the counselees toward self awareness

• To facilitate change by helping them to explore new options.

• To help them to recognize God's place in their lives and in the decisions they make.

Officers

• President- Pastor James

• Vice president- Kim James

• Secretary- Esse Lawson

• Treasurer- Darren Banks

Calendar of Events

• Counseling sessions are scheduled as needed

• Workshops and continuing education will be encouraged and essential

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Joe Charles

Children’s Ministry, President

Agenda

• Ministry Vision

• Key Objectives

• Organization Chart

• Key Spending Areas

• Calendar of Events

Ministry Vision

• To prepare out children to receive their Savior and Lord Jesus Christ and to be baptized into His church.

Key Objectives

• Equipping our children to have a fundamental knowledge of scripture and key theological doctrines.

• Classes mirror our main adult service; prayer, music and instruction. Additionally, we integrate skits, crafts, scripture memorization and our “youth store.”

Key Spending Areas

• Summer youth camps, approx $190 per camper

• crafts

• learning material

• training seminars for teachers

• store items to replenish the youth store

Calendar of Events

• Youth store open approximately every 8 weeks

• Church calendar is followed to-wit; Christmas, Easter, etc.

• We would like to be more sensitive to children’s birthdays and other special days for our youth.

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Wil Hudson, III

Helps Ministry, President

Agenda

• Ministry Vision

• Key Objectives

• Officers

• Key Spending Areas

• Calendar of Events

Ministry Vision

• Our vision is to assist the pastoral and ministerial staff in meeting the spiritual needs of the membership and potential new members, and to help foster a sense of community within the church.

Key Objectives

• Assisting with Pastoral Care

• Foster sense of community within church

• Welcoming potential new members

• Usher Board

• Serving Communion

• Church set up and clean up

• Parliamentarian

Officers

• President – Wilbur Hudson III

• Vice President – Terrance Hunter

• Secretary – Robert Simmons

Key Spending Areas

• Annual Fellowship

• Mother’s Day

• Father’s Day

Calendar of Events

• February 18th Faith Family Community Church Fellowship Day

• March 8th Movie Outside

• May 14th Mother’s Day

• June 18th Father’s Day

• July 6th Helps Month Challenge members to say or do something helpful each day

• August 6th Back To School Supply Drive

• October Pastor Appreciation Month

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Robert Wooten,

Music Ministry, President

Agenda

• Ministry Mission/Vision

• Key Objectives

• Officers

• Budget

• Calendar of Events

Ministry Mission/Vision

• Is to glorify God in music, to present the Good News of Salvation in song, and to encourage God’s people to praise Him.

Key Objectives

• To ensure that every member of the music ministry first partakes of worship with a sincere heart through song.

• Subsequently, to ensure that the church body worships with a sincere heart through song.

• To ensure that every member of the music ministry understands what it means to worship the Lord wholly, in spirit and in truth.

• Subsequently, to ensure that the church body worships with a sincere heart through and/or by song.

Officers

• President & Minister of Music -- Robert Wooten

• Vice President -- Jerrold Boudreaux

• Secretary -- Katrina Sanford

• Treasurer -- Andrea Pratt

• Technical Assistant -- Q. Littleton

Other Members• Gene Lewis -- Harmonica and Guitar Player

• John Perault-- Drummer

Budget

The Music Ministry has an approved budget for 2006 of

The budget will be spent as follows: $7875.00

Amount Description of Use When Needed

$ 1,000.00 Music CDs, Sheet Music, Music Equipment As Needed

$ 960.00 Business Gathering/Fellowship Quarterly

$ 500.00 Musical /Annual Event 2nd Quarter

$ 480.00 Printing Supplies/Songbooks As Needed

$1,260.00 Uniforms

$ 500.00 Retreat 3rd Quarter

$2,000.00 Storage for Music Equipment

$6,700.00 Total 2006 Budget

 

Calendar of Events

• Musical/ Fundraiser -- April 2, 2006

• Social/Gathering -- July 22, 2006

• Retreat -- September 15th and 16th, 2006

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Reverend Tracey Goodner

Evangelism & Outreach Ministry President

Agenda

• Ministry Mission/Vision

• Goals & Objectives

• Officers/Members

• Budget

• Calendar of Events

Mission/Vision

Our mission is evolved and created through Christ instruction, command and inspiration found in the Great Commission which empowers us. Mission/VisionSomething one wants to do, a “purpose,” and or structure. Our mission tells who we are and our reason for existence. Descriptive words such as: empowering, sharing, caring, effort, witnessing, changing lives, provision and salvation were offered up by the members. We concluded most of our words were action oriented words. Action words ought to state; what we stand for and what we intend to accomplish. We also felt that words such as; global, local, reaching the lost, prison ministry, voice of women, virtue, integrity and comforting defined our fulfillment of the Great Commission. As a team we expounded on many ideas and formulations and assessed the following as our mission as the Outreach Ministry of Faith Family Community Church.  

Mission/Vision (cont)

The spiritual acrostic that we embraced as the symbol of our Mission is T.R.E.E.

Transforming

Receiving

Embracing

Empowering

Mission/Vision (cont)

Vision Statement

To expand and edify the Body of Christ by empowering individuals to receive Christ and transform their lives by embracing Christian values.

Core Values

Dedication Lead by example Valiant WholenessHumility Sensitivity VictoriousIntegrity Virtuous Wellness

Goals/Objectives

• Prayer and Fellowship

• In-reach and Out-reach

• Educating the Saints on Missions

• Evangelism to our Community

• Feeding the Homeless

• Visit the Sick/Elderly/Incarcerated

• Provide Resources (spiritual, material and humanitarian)

• Mission Trips

• Youth Involved in Missions

• Foreign Student Adoption Program

Officers/Members

President Rev Tracey L. Goodner

Vice President Mr. Darren Banks

Secretary Mr. Darren Viner

Treasurer Ms. Matilda Lyte

Parliamentary Mrs. Denise Viner

Other Members: Christine C.Goodner, Juanita Copeland,

Wilbur Hudson Jr., Iris Hudson, John Perrault

Budget

The Evangelism & Outreach Ministry has an approved budget for 2006 of 13,800.00.

The budget will be spent as follows:

Amount Description of Use When Needed

$4,800.00 Clothing and Feeding of the Homeless and others in need As Needed

$4,000.00 For Congo Initiative August 2006

$1,200.00 Evangelism Community Out-reach Monthly

$1,000.00 Quarterly In-Reach and Out-Reach Events Quarterly

$1,000.00 Mission Training Jan/August

$1,000.00 Guest Missionary Speakers Feb/Nov

$ 500.00 Outreach Materials & Supplies Mar/Oct

$ 300.00 Food for monthly board meetings Monthly

$13,800.00 Total 2006 Budget

 

We currently have $3600.00 carried over from last year’s budget for Katrina Victims.

Calendar of Events

Event Date Time Location

Community Empowerment Meeting

1/20/06

12:00PM

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Feed the Homeless (Every 4-Weeks)

1/28/06 2/25/06

7:15-9:00AM

Andre House 11thAve Jackson

Mission Trip Meetings (Every 2nd Sunday)

1/29/06 2/12/06

1:00-3:00PM

Goodner's Home

In Reach Fellowship

2/26/06 3/26/06

9:30AM-12:00PM

Roadrunner Park 32nd Street & Cactus

Mission Trip Game Fellowship

2/25/06

9:00AM

Goodner's Home

Mission Trip Fundraiser Dinner

3/04/06

6:00PM

Goodner's Home

Foreign Mission Trip

8/12/06 8/26/06

Daily

Uganda & Congo, E. Africa Mission Trip

Out Reach Fellowship 10/22/06 9:30AM-12:00PM Eldorado Park

Faith Family Community Church Annual MeetingReverend Angela Banks

Women Ministry, President

Agenda

• Ministry Vision

• Key Objectives

• Key Spending Areas

• Calendar of Events

Ministry Vision

• To promote, encourage, and inspire the core of women; in essence: their spirit

Key Objectives

• To Serve

• To provide teachings/awareness/facilitations on topics such as: • Christ-esteem development,

• Employment/Career Development,

• the Multiplication of God’s Business Development,

• Transference of wealth from the heathen to the Christian and the dynamics of Housing vs Home-ownership

Key Objectives

• Prosperity FountainPrinciples based on Matthew Chapter 12 – Principles of

sowing and reaping

• Health/Nutrition/WellnessWomen together for health class. Principles based

upon III John 2.

Calendar of Events

• Monthly Bible Study• Quarterly classes on:

• Christ-esteem Development• Prosperity Fountain• Health/Nutrition/Wellness

• Monthly Little Sister/Big Sister Program

• Annual Fashion Show in December

Key Objectives

Writing/Television

• To provide a quarterly newsletter with an integral voice and awareness for the Christian woman, wife, mother, and if so desire ministry leader.

• We will also make the women’s ministry available as an occasional volunteer interviewer/interviewee for our local Trinity Broadcast Network. Under this network, there is a program called, “Joy in our Town”. It focuses on community issues and accountability/sustainability of community, city, and state leaders.

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Percy Sanford

Building Committee Lead

Agenda

• Purpose of Building Committee• Key Objectives• Church Criteria• Timeline• Building Fund Requirement

Purpose of Building Committee

• Prepare Reports/Proposals to Council Members of potential church sites that meet Church Criteria.

• Champion Building Fund Drive(s).

• Investigate and Report to Council Members financial lending/investment options to support or accelerate building fund drive.

Key Objectives

• Identify and determine a location for which God requires FFCC to serve.

• Gain input and approval on location from membership.

• Maintain FFCC Base Membership upon relocating to new worship site.

Church Criteria• Location – Safe place for family, and easy highway access. (We

believe people travel down Hwy 51 and 17 to visit churches on Jefferson Street. A location off Hwy 51 offers a centrally located church to attend.)

• Area of Growth – We will be in an area of growth that supports the church’s mission

• Exclusivity – We are the only inhabitants of the building and property.

• Longevity – We may be in this location for 2- 3 years as we finalize the location for our permanent church home.

• Square Footage/ Usable Space (2500 – 3000 sf) – We need space to accommodate activities such as:

Children’s Church, Sunday School, Sanctuary ,Children’s Playground Equipment Storage, Nursery, Fellowship (Store/Serve Food) Parking for 100 +cars

• Cost• Attractiveness – Building and location

Timeline• Based on Building Fund Goal approved by the

Church Council, the time frame may take 24 – 36 months to secure adequate down payment and closing cost funds to meet Church Criteria.

• Timeline in identifying potential properties is on going. As of today, only 1 church on the market meets our Church’s Criteria with an asking price of 1.6 million.

Building Fund Requirement

• Church Council Approved a Building Fund Goal $350,000 dollars.

Note: Goal amount was derived from obtaining an 80% mortgage on a 1.6

million property.

• Current Building Fund Total ~ $100,000

• Need an additional $250,000 to meet target goal.

$50,000$100,000$150,000$200,000$250,000$300,000$350,000

FFCC Building Fund Drive

Actual

Goal

Faith Family Community Church Annual Meeting

Lori Taylor

Financial Committee Lead

Agenda

• Key Objectives

• Members

• 2005 Budget

• 2006 Budget

Key Objectives

• Review all potential and existing contracts

• Monitor the church budget

• Advise the council of financial conditions of the church

• Review and evaluate the pledge system, communicate with members regarding the status of their pledges, and regularly report to the Church Council on status of pledge receipts

• Benevolence

Members

• Lori Taylor - Lead

• Marcel Pratt

• Libby Hudson

• Rhonda Charles