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MINISTRY PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTSNotice of 2018 Annual Meeting ...................................... 1

2018 Board of Elders ....................................................... 2

2018 Nominating Committee Members ....................... 2

Letter from Pastor Bruce Boria ...................................... 3

A Retrospective Review of 2017 ..................................... 5

2018 Ministry Plan .........................................................10

2017 & 2018 Financials..................................................12

Member Ballot ................................................................23

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BETHANY CHURCH | MINISTRY PLAN 2018 1

NOTICE OF 2018 ANNUAL MEETINGTo the Members of Bethany Church, of Greenland, New Hampshire.

The Board of Elders hereby notifies you that the below Articles of Business have been presented for a vote of the Membership by ballot during the Worship Services on Sunday, March 4, 2018:

Article I: To elect Elders, Nominating Committee Members and Officers of the Board of Elders presented for the year 2018 as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

Article II: To accept the 2018 Ministry Plan as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

Article III: To approve the 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

Article IV: To authorize the expenditure of the 2018 Operating and Capital budgets as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

NOTE: The above-described Articles of Business have been approved.

2 BETHANY CHURCH | MINISTRY PLAN 2018

2018 BOARD OF ELDERS AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERSThe following members were approved by the Elder Board for nomination to the position and term indicated and inclusion in the March 4th annual vote for 2018:

2018 Board of Elders OfficersChair – Jim Serpliss

Vice Chair – Francois Vorster

Treasurer – Robert Goodman

Secretary – Carl McMorran

2018 New (3-yr) ElderScott Cornell

Bob Stephens

2018 Renewal (1-yr) ElderPeter Schaeffer

Jim Serpliss

2018 New Nominating CommitteeChris Hoag

Ray Jeffs

Walter Bullock


DEAR BETHANY FAMILY,2017 began with a bold resolve to move forward and plant a gospel-centered church in Kittery Point. We joined our prayers and gathered our resources and today we are within reach of accomplishing our goal. The Lord is pleased with our efforts and will provide all we need to take the land for Him.

As we move into 2018, we do so with the wind of His Spirit pushing us forward. Our future is as bright as the promises of God. We will continue to be guided by the Scripture, motivated by His mission, and passionate in our display of love for God and neighbor.

The strategy is simple: grow as a disciple of Jesus and invest our lives to win others to Him. At Bethany Church we say it plainly, Be One I Make One. This is a mandate that informs our work in Greenland, Raymond, and Kittery Point. This is a mandate that is worthy of sharing throughout our region. This is a mandate that requires our best. Remember, God never calls us to a task where He will fail to provide all we need to accomplish it.

Our focus must be to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. The power that will result from such unity, will only serve to enhance the diversity among us. Let’s make this year one of growth. Let us grow in faith. Let us grow in love. Let us invest our resources and grow the kingdom of heaven on earth, till He comes.

On behalf of our Elder Board, Ministry Partners, and Staff (who are truly a gift from God to Bethany), I pray that the Lord will bless us, keep us and cause His face to shine upon us.

God is Good. All the Time.

Rev. Dr. Bruce Boria

Senior Pastor


A RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW OF 2017We began 2017 with the express intention of implementing the foundational plans and programs that would breathe life into our mission to BE ONE | MAKE ONE. The focus of the 2017 Ministry Plan was expressed in the context of three core areas: Worship, Missions, and Ministry.

CORE STRENGTHS 2017 MINISTRY FOCUS

Worship Worship, across all campuses, will be consistent, culturally relevant, contemporary in voice, and generationally inclusive.

MissionsAs Jesus has commanded in Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

MinistryFulfill our individual and corporate mission to embrace the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Strengthen our commitment to follow Jesus and to serve Jesus.

Specifically, we declared an intention to leverage our core strengths in Worship, Missions, and Ministry to accomplish the following:

• Offer programming that supports a clear guided pathway to becoming disciples and to making disciples. The clear guided pathway includes; Worship Services, Mid-week Programs, Training Opportunities, and Tools.

• Strengthen church governance by offering leadership development opportunities for staff and volunteer leaders.

• Encourage broad-based congregant participation and engagement by building guiding coalitions for key Ministry Programs.

• Ensure the success and longevity of our mission by raising up the next generation of church leaders.

• Open our Kittery Point Campus in order that we may bring a strong gospel-centered presence into the Kittery area.

During this past year, we focused our efforts to create a learning environment at Bethany Church that would provide opportunities for each person - no matter what age and no matter at what stage they are in their faith walk - to experience what it takes to BE a disciple who MAKES disciples.


In designing programming, we set the standard that each program and service offering must be scalable, sustainable and accessible, affording congregants of all ages and stages an opportunity to chart a personal pathway to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Christ our Savior.

Finally, with recognition that a personal relationship with Jesus is often regarded as a one - to - one relationship; we committed ourselves to move a step closer to creating a culture of intentional community. Through that step, we are learning that studying together and employing our God-given gifts together produced fruit beyond that which any of us could have produced on our own. God is good!

ASSESSMENT OF 2017 PERFORMANCE TO GOAL:

Offer programming that supports a clear guided pathway to becoming disciples and to making disciples. The clear guided pathway includes; Worship Services, Mid-week Programs, Training Opportunities, and Tools.

• The Essential Truths and Facilitation Leaders class was launched introducing the core concepts of the five Essential Truths - Who is God? Who is Jesus? Why the Cross? Why the Bible? and Why Am I Here? In this class, participants learned about the Essentials Truths and were given an opportunity to explore the possibility of becoming Facilitators of future class offerings. The course offering is supported by both short subject and deeper dive videos on each of the five questions which can be viewed online from anywhere at any time. The videos can also be used to study in small group settings. This program has become the foundation and first phase of 9-month Sermon Series that began on January 14, 2018.

• The Five Keys to Sharing Your Faith class was launched encouraging and equipping participants to cross that line from Being a disciple to Making disciples. The course offered an opportunity for participants to carefully consider a number of questions and challenges that they might face when sharing their faith with others. This type of course was offered at both the Greenland and Raymond campuses.

• Zip Code Parties were launched bringing together people from the same neighborhood to share a meal, share their faith journey, and to explore ways that they could work together to strengthen their communities. We appreciate the time, talent, and treasure that our generous hosts invested in this program. Feedback from the hosts and guests has been very positive. We will continue this program and expand its geographic reach in 2018.

• “A New Kind of Leader” was implemented, training all Kids’ Ministries Small Group Leaders on how to “Lead Small”. The program focused on relationship building and included: being there for them, creating a safe environment for them to share, and partnering with parents.

• The Kids' Ministries’ team engaged parents in “It’s Just A Phase”, and introduced them to ‘Orange’. The goal: to support parents as they disciple their kids through the many phases of their lives. ‘Orange’ combines the heart of the home (red) with the light of the church


(yellow). We love the equation 2 > 1 + 1, meaning that when we team together, the results will be exponentially greater.

• The Orange Curriculum programming is now the standard for all Student and Kids’ Ministry programming. It is age appropriate and lines up perfectly with our ‘Be One’ Essentials: Truths, Disciplines, and Engagements. Beyond curriculum, they offer a myriad of training opportunities and website resources for our Ministry teams and our kids’ families.

Strengthen church governance by offering leadership development opportunities for staff and volunteer leaders.

• Development opportunities were created for Bethany Staff members in order to fill several key roles. A few examples of this effort are:

• Ali Bousquin has assumed responsibility to lead our Assimilation and Engagement Programs across all campus locations. She will be joined by the creative talent of, Rosanne Palombi. Together they will create new and exciting opportunities to assimilate visitors into the Bethany community as well as to create a culture of involvement and engagement across all campus locations. Rosanne will continue to provide administrative support to Senior Pastor, Bruce Boria.

• Tim Carpenter has accepted a new role of Campus Pastor, Kittery Point.

• Leanne Knight has accepted a new role as Campus Administrator for Kittery Point.

• Sam Larrabee has assumed a new role leading our Student Ministries Program in Greenland.

• Member-led teams have established strong mentoring teams for both Men’s and Women’s Mentors Programs.

Encourage broad-based congregant participation and engagement by building guiding coalitions for key Ministry Programs.

The concept of using Guiding Coalitions (teams of congregants) to work in conjunction with Staff members in the development and launch of key initiatives was a resounding success! Some examples are:

• A team of cross-generational members was formed to develop the foundation for what evolved into the Essential Truths course.

• A Building Use Team was established to successfully guide us through the process of renovating the Kittery Point Campus.

• A Missions Team was established to develop a fresh approach to local Missions. The Matthew 25 Events were developed by this team.


Ensure the success and longevity of our mission by raising up the next generation of church leaders.

• A Student Mentoring program was implemented on our Raymond Campus pairing students with adult mentors.

• The Campus Pastor position has evolved giving our Pastors more responsibility, accountability, and authority for leading their respective campuses.

• Our Keychain Leadership Program was implemented at both our Greenland and Raymond Campuses with significant impact. Some examples are:

- Students are now not only attending Worship Services once a month but are serving as Greeters and Ushers.

- Students formed a downtown Portsmouth Ministry offering prayer to those who are in need on the streets of Portsmouth.

Open our Kittery Point Campus in order that we may bring a strong gospel-centered presence into the Kittery area.

As we began 2017, our goal was to open the Kittery Point Campus on September 10, 2017. The campus was not opened during 2017. However, great progress has been made on the renovation and staffing of the campus and it will open in 2018.

• The new Campus Pastor is Tim Carpenter

• The new Campus Administrator is Leanne Knight.

• There have been a number of home meetings hosted by church members and our Kittery Point neighbors. Interest in attending the campus is high and to date, more than 40 people have committed to becoming active members of the Kittery Point Campus.

• Renovation of the campus building will be completed on or about March 23, 2018.

• The End 68 Hours of Hunger Program, serving approximately 100 children per week, has continued without interruption during the construction period. They are housed in a temporary trailer at the edge of the parking lot.

• Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of congregants, The ONE Campaign continues to trend at over a 100% pledge fulfillment rate. This level of commitment and generosity has enabled us to proceed, without interruption, to complete the renovation project.


As we conclude 2017, our Mission remains clear - we are a church of Disciples Making Disciples. God, our Father, has set the Journey before us. Working together as One Church, we endeavor to use every ounce of His power to accomplish Christ’s goal of Making Disciples.

As we look forward to continuing our journey together in 2018, we continue to pray that the blessing of our Father presides over the work of His church. May the wisdom and grace of our Lord Jesus unite our hearts in this bold endeavor. May the power of the Holy Spirit strengthen us in the task He has placed before us. Amen.


2018 MINISTRY PLAN - THE “BIG ROCK” INITIATIVES:In 2018, we will strengthen our focus on doing the right things and, of course, doing those things right. Guided by the spirit of working together as expressed in 1 Peter 4: 8 -11, to “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in it’s various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”

Operating in a three-Campus environment can be challenging as we strive for consistency in focusing on ONE MISSION dedicated to ONE JOURNEY working together as ONE CHURCH. Therefore, we will dedicate our efforts in 2018 to those “Big Rock” Initiatives that move us forward, together, in our Mission as One Church working to leverage our collective God-given gifts for the Kingdom as Christ our Savior has called us to do.

A Big Rock Initiative is a project that serves all of Bethany Church meaning that it is designed to be implemented across all Bethany Campuses. These initiatives will achieve at least one or more of the following results:

• Provide a clear guided pathway for Discipleship - Becoming a Disciple who makes Disciples.

• Enables members, congregants, and visitors to more easily assimilate into the Bethany community of believers and to effectively engage in Kingdom work.

• Significantly improves the operational effectiveness of Bethany Church.

MANAGING THE “BIG ROCK” INITIATIVES:

3 Every Big Rock initiative will have it’s own Project Plan, that is developed by the Owner, using a consistent Project Plan format/template. The primary elements of the Project Plan are:

• Primary Objectives

•DefinitionofSuccess

•KeyDeliverables/Milestones: - Owner - Begin Date - End Date - Critical Dependencies - Required Resources/Budget - Status

•Metrics-measurementsofsuccess


3 Deliverables across all Big Rock Initiatives will be tracked and statused on a weekly basis during Executive Team meetings.

3 Quarterly updates will be provided to the Elder Board for each Big Rock Initiative.

Our Big Rock Initiatives for 2018 are summarized below. It should be noted that each Big Rock is comprised of a number of sub-projects that are detailed within the respective project plans for that specific initiative.

Building on the success realized in 2017, and continuing to create a culture of intentional community, the use of Guiding Coalitions will be continued in 2018. A number of cross-campus teams will be formed to support these important initiatives.

BIG ROCK INITIATIVE IMPACT TIMING

BE ONE | MAKE ONE

Every member, congregant, and visitor understands and can participate in the BE ONE | MAKE ONE Clear Guided Pathway.

Launch program on 01/14.

GROWTH ORIENTED MULTI-SITE STRATEGY

• Accommodate growth of the Raymond Campus by developing 2 vibrant and sustainable worship services.

• Kittery Point Campus is open for Worship Services.

TBD

BRANDING, COMMUNICATIONS, & MARKETING

Be One | Make One is core to all communications. Bethany Church is reaching out to the community with a focused, clear, & consistent message.

Launch in January 2018 and continuing throughout the year.

RE-DESIGN WEB-SITEWeb-site is externally focused and highly user friendly. Private & personalized “My Bethany” section for members.

Launch design phase in January 2018.

TRANSFORM STAFF CULTURE

Staff is Christ-centered, hungry, humble, and smart. Roles & responsibilities are streamlined and the operational aspects of the church are efficient and effective.

Launch in January 2018. Work completed between March & June 2018.

ASSIMILATION & ENGAGEMENT

People find it easy to assimilate into the Bethany community and engage in Kingdom work.

Launch in January 2018 and continuing throughout the year.

SAFETY & SECURITY Each Campus has implemented a robust safety & security plan.

TBD

As we move forward in 2018, a time that holds great opportunity and promise for the Kingdom, may we seek truth in the scriptures and prayerfully seek God’s guidance that His Will be reflected in all that we do.


2017 RECAP OF FUND BALANCES AND MORTGAGE

FUNDBALANCESUMMARY1/1/2017

BALANCERECEIPTS

GIVING DISB.12/31/2017

BALANCE

Capital Campaign Funds - ONE Campaign $337,999 $500,009 $(347,785) $490,223

Building and Capital Improvement Funds $8,041 $65,009 $(41,102) $31,948

Other Special Funds $56,163 $40,535 $(58,896) $37,802

Total $402,203 $605,553 $(447,783) $559,973

General Fund $110,226 $2,501,115 $(2,489,458) $121,883

Total Fund Balances $512,429 $3,106,668 $(2,937,241) $681,856

Mortgage $1,097,180 $(97,254) $999,926


2017 GENERAL FUND RECAP

FUNDBALANCESUMMARYACTUAL

2017BUDGET

2017 VARIANCE

Total Unrestricted Giving $2,501,115 $2,450,000 $51,115

Expenses

Total Salaries and Benefits $1,466,693 $1,505,402 $(38,709)

Total Office and Admin. $237,757 $181,128 $56,629

Total Property Expenses $418,174 $385,907 $32,267

Total Ministry Programming $121,929 $120,660 $1,269

Total Missions $234,406 $245,000 $(10,594)

Total Expenses $2,478,959 $2,438,097 $40,862Net Surplus $22,156 $11,903 $10,253

Additional Debt Reduction in January 2018 $10,500 $10,500

Final Net Surplus $11,656 $11,903 $(247)


2017 GENERAL FUND RECAP - RAYMOND

FUNDBALANCESUMMARYACTUAL

2017BUDGET

2017 VARIANCE

Total Unrestricted Giving $206,926 $245,000 $(38,074)

Expenses

Total Salaries and Benefits $191,349 $183,554 $7,795

Total Office and Admin. $3,786 $4,188 $(402)


Total Ministry Programming $17,665 $20,016 $(2,351)

Total Expenses $259,042 $239,362 $19,680Net Surplus $(52,116) $5,638 $(57,754)


2017 BUILDING FUND ACTIVITYFund Balance 1/1/2017 $8,041RECEIPTS:

Building Fund Donations $35,509

Debt Reduction Donations $4,500

Joshua House Repairs Donation $25,000

$65,009 PROJECTS COMPLETED:

Computer Server Upgrades $21,547

Computer Equipment-Desktops $4,778

Raymond Water Damage Final Repair $3,288

Greenland Oil Tank Remediation $6,988

Debt Reduction $4,500

$41,101

Fund Balance at 12/31/2017 $ 31,948


2017 OTHER SPECIAL FUND ACTIVITY

2017 ONE CAMPAIGN

2017

RESTRICTED INCOME

ONE Campaign Income $500,009

Spending $(347,785)

Surplus $152,224

Beginning Balance $337,999

Ending Balance $490,223

Total Pledged to Date $1,209,327

FUND BALANCE 1/1/2017 CONTRIB. EXPEND.

FUND BALANCE

12/31/2017

CBS Childcare Fund $432 $(432) $0

Benevolent Fund $15,604 $13,822 $(5,763) $23,663

Disaster Relief Fund $7,227 $1,410 $0 $8,637

Mission Trip Fund $26,718 $25,303 $(46,940) $5,081

Student Ministry Scholarship Funds $3,413 $0 $(3,413) $0

Marriage Ministry Scholarship Funds $413 $0 $(413) $0

Other Scholarship Funds $2,356 $(1,935) $421

$ 56,163 $ 40,535 $(58,896) $ 37,802


2018 GENERAL FUND BUDGETCONSOLIDATED

BUDGET2018

ACTUAL2017 INC (DEC)

Total Unrestricted Giving $2,638,750 $2,501,115 $137,635

Expenses

Total Salaries and Benefits $1,586,923 $1,466,693 $120,230

Total Office and Admin. $224,288 $237,757 $(13,469)


Total Adult Ministries $9,625 $10,645 $(1,020)

Total Communications and Connecting $31,535 $39,273 $(7,738)

Total Caring Ministries $4,000 $2,554 $1,446

Total Family Ministries $48,750 $36,519 $12,231

Total Worship Ministries $36,750 $32,937 $3,813

Total Missions $250,000 $234,406 $15,594

Total Expenses $2,626,376 $2,478,958 $147,418 Net Surplus $12,374 $22,157 $(9,783)


2018 GENERAL FUND BUDGET RAYMOND

BUDGET2018

ACTUAL2017 INC (DEC)

Total Unrestricted Giving $224,000 $206,926 $17,074

Expenses

Total Salaries and Benefits $175,784 $191,349 $(15,565)

Total Office and Admin. $3,350 $3,786 $(436)

Total Property Expenses $42,450 $46,242 $(3,792)

Total Adult Ministries $1,500 $398 $1,102

Total Communications and Connecting $3,300 $1,927 $1,373

Total Family Ministries $10,000 $10,391 $(391)

Total Worship Ministries $5,000 $4,950 $50

Total Expenses $241,384 $259,043 $(17,659)Net Surplus (Deficit) $(17,384) $(52,117) $34,733


2018 GENERAL FUND BUDGET KITTERY POINT

BUDGET2018

Total Unrestricted Giving $72,500

Expenses

Total Salaries and Benefits $184,951

Total Office and Admin. $1,575

Total Property Expenses $24,963

Total Adult Ministries $1,125

Total Communications and Connecting $2,475

Total Family Ministries $3,750

Total Worship Ministries $3,750

Total Expenses $222,589 Net Surplus (Deficit) $(150,089)


2018 SALARY PLAN RECAP

BETHANY 2018 SALARY PLAN - ALL LOCATIONS

AMOUNT FTE'S AVE.

Pastor Salaries (1) $366,206 4.00 $91,552

Director Salaries $236,124 4.00 $59,031

Coordinator Salaries $154,467 3.00 $51,489

Admin Hourly $403,016 10.30 $39,128

Facilities Hourly $117,792 2.88 $40,900

$1,277,605 24.18 $52,837

Pastor Pensions (2) $23,931

Health and Dental Insurance (3) $184,611

Life and Disability Insurance $12,772

FICA and Medicare Portion $77,004

Other $11,000

$1,586,923

2017 Actual $1,466,693 22.7Net Increase $120,230 1.50

Notes: (1) Includes housing allowances where applicable(2) 403(b) plan church contributions for Senior and Executive Pastors(3) Ordained Pastors receive full coverage; all others contribute 25% of premium


2018 MISSIONS PROGRAM RECAP

BUDGET2018(1)

ACTUAL2017 INC(DEC)

BUDGET2017 VARIANCE

Missionary Support:

Regional $42,000 $41,902 $98 $40,236 $1,666

International $175,000 $176,418 $(1,418) $173,052 $3,366

$217,000 $218,320 $(1,320) $213,288 $5,032

Outreach Programs $28,000 $9,555 $18,445 $27,716 $(18,161)

Joshua House Expenses $5,000 $6,531 $(1,531) $3,996 $2,535

$33,000 $16,086 $16,914 $31,712 $(15,626)

$250,000 $234,406 $15,594 $245,000 $(10,594)

Notes: (1) Allocation to be finalized by Missions Committee and Elder Board


2018 CAPITAL BUDGET- FACILITIES PROJECTS

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONCURRENTESTIMATE PRIORITY 1 PRIORITY 2 PRIORITY 3

Mission House Siding, Windows, Roofing Repairs $25,000 $25,000

Website Development Complete Rewrite $35,000 $35,000

AVLA-Greenland Classroom Equipment $16,500 $16,500

Greenland Parking Lot

Sealant and Re-striping $29,000 $29,000

Greenland Flooring Office Carpeting Repair/Replace $11,500 $11,500

Greenland Lower Level Entry

Remove Concrete, Replace with Pavers $30,000 $30,000

Greenland Lighting Upper Balcony Upgrades

$5,000 $5,000

Raymond Parking Lot

Sealant and Re-striping

$20,000 $20,000

Greenland Kitchen Ceiling Insulation

$1,900

$1,900

$173,900 $61,900 $28,000 $84,000

Fund Balance $31,948Budgeted Giving $37,000Expected Available $68,948


MEMBER BALLOT - MARCH 4, 2018

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BETHANYCHURCH ofGreenland,NewHampshire

The Board of Elders hereby notifies you that the below Articles of Business will be presented for a vote of the Membership by ballot during the Worship Services on Sunday, March 4, 2018.

Article I: To elect Elders, Nominating Committee Members and Officers of the Board of Elders presented for the year 2018 as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

YES ____ NO _____

Article II: To accept the 2018 Ministry Plan as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

YES ____ NO _____

Article III: To approve the 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

YES ____ NO _____

Article IV: To authorize the expenditure of the 2018 Operating and Capital budgets as set forth in the 2018 Ministry Plan booklet.

YES ____ NO _____

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