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Quarterly Membership Meeting
(QMM) 2015/2016
FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, ASOKORO
Assembly of His Excellency
Plot 1902, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Opposite Yakubu Gowon Centre, Asokoro
Website: www.asokorofoursquare.org
Email: [email protected]
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FOURSQUARE ANTHEM
Foursquare we stand for the Living Word, for the Word of God
Telling to all the story of Jesus; Stem of Jesse’s rod,
Man of sorrow and of grief, dying on the tree
Mighty Redeemer, glorious Saviour, Jesus of Calvary.
Preach the Foursquare Gospel, the Foursquare Gospel
Clear let the Foursquare message ring
Jesus only Saviour, Baptiser and Healer
Jesus the coming King.
Unfurl your banners and forward go, oh ye ransomed host,
Trusting in Jesus, mighty baptizer with the Holy Ghost
Lion of Judah, King of kings, Lord of Lords is He
Clothing His church with power to witness, leading to Calvary.
Catch up your shield oh ye living church; Christ of Calvary
Bore all our sickness, carried our sorrows, set the prisoner s free
Lift the fallen, help the faint, dry the weeping eye
Come bring your sickness to thy Physician, for He is passing by.
Lift up your eyes then unto the hills, lift your voice and sing
The clouds of heaven aflame with glory, greet the coming King
Swift as wings of eagles’ flight shall He come again
Clad in His glory and robed in honour and with His saints shall reign.
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FOURSQUARE CREEDAL STATEMENT
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The Holy Scriptures (II Tim. 3:16-17; 2:15)
The Eternal Godhead (1 John 5:7)
The Fall of Man (Rom. 5:12)
The Plan of Salvation (Titus 2:14)
Salvation through Grace (Eph. 2: 8-9)
Repentance and Acceptance (Rom. 5: 1-2)
The New Birth (II Cor. 5: 17)
Daily Christian Living (Rom. 8: 5)
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
The Spirit-filled Life
The Gift and Fruit of the Spirit
Moderation
Divine Healing
The Second Coming of Christ
Church Relationship
Civil government
The Final Judgment
Heaven
Hell
Evangelism
Tithes and Offering
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ASOKORO CREED
I am an Excellent Soldier of Christ
Sent from heaven to this world
To add value and to make a different
I am creative and confident
I am a purpose-driven believer
I started well, I will finish well
So help me God
FOURSQUARE ASOKORO MISSION STATEMENT
We find, win and nurture a people of excellence
that will be equipped to maturity to serve as
God’s ministers for the end-time harvest.
FOURSQUARE ASOKORO SONG
We are related to each other you and me
We are one body through Jesus Christ our Lord
We are heirs of His covenant, we walk in unity
We are family, eternally as one
In Foursquare Asokoro, together we are one.
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STATISTICS FOR THE 1ST AND 2ND QUARTERS – 2015/2016
Jul '15
Living Spring
Worship Service
Sunday School
Bible Study/Prayer
Meeting
Prayer Vigil
Visitors
Salvation
Holy Ghost Baptism
Water Baptism
Divine Healing
Home Care
Aug '15
359
398
1331
1310
1248
643
773
859
262
253
255
1,317
129
290
432
320
29
66
66
34
0
0
15
22
0
3
5
358
326
284
Nov. '15
Dec. '15
434
287
1,532
1229
1269
879
788
653
283
205
248
288
151
598
423
362
124
216
111
22
0
0
10
0
0
5
0
0
217
Oct - Dec
'15
364
1296
758
397
1343
773
257
1042
161
34
37
8
245
1383
451
22
10
5
5
AVG.
1093
3889
2275
364
1296
758
770
1446
1042
161
34
37
8
968
257
TOTAL
469
Jul - Sep
'15
Living Spring
Worship Service
Sunday School
Bible Study/Prayer
Meeting
Visitors
Salvation
Holy Ghost Baptism
Water Baptism
Divine Healing
TOTAL
336
Oct. '15
Living Spring
Worship Service
Sunday School
Bible Study/Prayer
Meeting
Prayer Vigil
Visitors
Salvation
Holy Ghost Baptism
Water Baptism
Divine Healing
Home Care
Sep '15
347
AVG.
1190
4030
2320
397
1343
773
736
439
1383
451
22
10
5
217
245
461
REPORT OF MINISTRY SERVICES
Coordinating Minister
Rev. Adeolu Odusote
Ministers in Charge
Facility, Admin & Finance
Rev. Adeolu Odusote
Helps
Pastor Femi Adeosun
Music
Timi Robinson
Publication & Multimedia
Hon. Emma Ibeshi
ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE
REPORT FOR 1ST AND 2ND QUARTERS OF CHURCH YEAR 2015/2016
We are grateful to God for the privilege to be servant in His vineyard even in such a time as this.
ACHIEVEMENTS
i. Proper supervision of staff and operations carried out in the premises
ii. Extension of identification cards to Excellent Cleaners
iii. Maintaining the monthly general staff meeting (including representatives of Security officers and of
Excellent Cleaners’ workers)
iv. Generate greeting message to members / worshippers on their anniversaries, using the updated the
Church database
v. Follow up Church facility’s requests and activities.
vi. Setting up of a temporary Church store (container), a list of office procedure, a requisition form and
monthly space planner.
CHALLENGES
1) Full cooperation of the Church members
2) Shortage of hands
3) Difficulties in office allocation
4) High cost of running and maintaining the Church facility.
GOALS SET
a. Organize a training session (seminar/ workshop) for the Church staff
b. Speed up the implementation of Insurance / pension scheme for staff
c. Revive the Church volunteers’ services to be used during the days of fellowship (e.g. Facility Cleaners,
traffic management, lift/generator assistant operators)
d. Improve in the quality of our service.
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CONCLUSIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS
(1) A utility vehicle for the daily runs / purchases of the Church office
(2) Members should consider and treat all Church property as their own i.e with maximum care and report
any abuse / malfunction of equipment
(3) All Church units are recommended to obtain clearance prior to the use of the facility for their
department’s special programmes.
(4) The 100 KVA generator be put in order to supply electricity to the ground floor and the basement.
Esther Sinou
REPORT FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE
GOALS FOR THE QUARTER (OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2015)
1. To provide processes and structures for the Church’s human resource while ATTRACTING, RETAINING and
TRAINING church staff to become world class employees
2.
Introduce an annual dinner and award night in December where staff would be appreciated
3.
Finalise the recruitment process for an Administrative Assistant for Missions Department that commenced
in December
4.
To commence the full implementation of the dictates of the staff handbook including but not limited to health
insurance policy, taxation and pension administration etc.
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6.
Undertake further staff training and development programmes
Commence year end appraisal for confirmed and contract staff in December
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER (OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2015)
1. The memo for the commencement of pension and tax deductions for staff was presented and approved by
the pastorate. Implementation cut-off date to be finalised asap
2. The vacancy for Missions Department became effective in January. Interview sessions already on-going
CHALLENGES DURING THE QUARTER (OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2015)
1. An appropriate time was not gotten for the end of year dinner for staff. Future plans is to have it in the
month of November
2. Staff that did not undergo trainings last church year would be recommended for appropriate trainings in
the new church year
GOALS FOR THE NEW QUARTER (JANUARY TO MARCH 2016)
1.
Finalise the recruitment process for an Administrative Assistant for Missions Department
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2.
Yearly appraisal of staff to be concluded on/before January month end.
3.
To further engage the management of the Church on the proposed date for the commencement of pension
and tax deductions.
4.
To send designated staff for needed trainings
REPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION UNIT
Introduction: In the past one year, the transport department continued to experience increased demand for
its services as a result of the growth of the church and expansion of the geographical coverage of the church
congregation. The transport unit during the period continued to provide support for the aggressive church
evangelism team, follow up and other transportation requests from the various ministries of the church and
individuals.
Goal: The goal of the transport unit during the reporting period was to continue to ensure excellent transport
services for the church needs to enable the church continue to maintain its status as a center of excellence
for God’s work
Achievements:
 By the special grace of God, there was no major accident experienced by the transport unit
 Increased route of Sunday pick up to new areas like the auta ba lefi, Asokoro extension etc.
 Increased in number of commercial buses involved in the Sunday pick up of church members along the
Mpape axis and Nyanya - one man village axis
Challenges: Major challenges of the transport unit during the reporting period remained:
 Inability to continue retainer ship with Rainoil for the fueling of the church fleet
 Delayed payment of Automedics, the company that maintains the church fleet due to paucity of funds
 Inability of the unit to meet increase demands due to limited number of vehicles
Plans for next quarter:
 Continue to follow up with the excellent men for an additional bus
 Work with the church to ensure that relationship with Rainoil is restored to ensure smooth fueling of
the church vehicles
 Fill one vacancy as a result of the exit of one of the driver
 Conduct training on defensive driving for all drivers
 Ensure regular fueling and maintenance of church vehicles
Recommendations:
 Church should restore the good business relationship with Rainoil by paying the outstanding debt as a
result of Joshua’s action and follow up with Joshua for installment payment to the Church
 Prioritize funding for the maintenance of the church vehicles
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REPORT OF PASTOR-ON-CALL UNIT
INTRODUCTION
Highlights
The recent increase in church attendance has made the Pastor on Call ministry (POC) a veritable tool
in the Hand of God and His Church to provide spiritual assistance and guidance to members. The Pastors
have been providing `assistance to members of the church who call, text, chat or stop by the church needing
assistance (counselling, prayers etc.). Although, the social media accounts have not been activated due from a
pastor through a dedicated telephone line or social media account. This is to provide services on the go to
members of the church who are in dire need and also bring those in crisis into an encounter with the living
God—not to be an ongoing support system.
List of Pastors
1. Pastor Mike Samuel
2. Pastor Femi Adeosun
3. Pastor Tope Kayode-Ojo
4. Pastor Charles Eke
5. Pastor Mark Makinde
6. Pastor Seun Oyedokun
7. Pastor Peace Olusunde
8. Pastor Remi Ladipo
GOAL OF THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
Our goal for this year, is to get the approval of the church authorities to adopt this reporting template
as the weekly report sheet for POC
• `PASTOR ON CALL WEEKLY REPORT (Date __ to __/_________/2016)
Name of Pastor on Call_________________________
1. Church Attendance
a. Sunday Service
b. Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Meeting
c. Monthly Night Vigil
d. Monthly Divine Visitation
e. Special Programs (
)
2. Weekly Counseling
a.
c
Called-In Phone Counseling
b. Called-Out Phone Counseling
c. Social Media Counseling
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d. Special Prayer Deliverance
e. Special Welfare Needs Attended to
f. Others (Please Specify)
3. Special Programs
a. Weeding Solemnization (Name of Couple)___________________________
b. Child Naming Ceremony (Name of Family)__________________________
c. Child/Children Dedication (Name of Family)_________________________
d. House Warming/ Dedication (Name of Couple)_______________________
e. Car Dedication (Name of Couple) __________________________________
f. Others (Please Specify) (Name of Couple)____________________________
4. Groups/ Department and Units Meeting in Church
a. Please Specify Below Groups, Departments and Units that held meetings in the Church
Premises within the week in view and the Location for such meeting and purpose
Location
S/N Name of Department
Date of Meeting
Resident
Pastors
Remarks
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________Signature
and Date__________________________________________________________________________
The others are listed below:
1.
Purchase a dedicated phone lines for the POC office.
2. Activate the social media account for direct prayer help.
3. Structure a work plan that will engage all pastors in the church.
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4.
Create a frontline desk manned by a pastor on call for all members and non-members
alike.
5.
Create adequate publicity about the pastor on call desk and encourage members to
make use of it.
6.
Create a performance appraisal system for all pastors
7.
Create a robust system for accurate and timely rendition of reports by all pastors
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES
Model of spiritual virtue: The greatest single tool of leadership and the most powerful
rhetoric is an exemplary life. Our pastors on call for the year reviewed have impacted their
lives into the general populate by teaching the word of God, praying for the sick, resolve
doctrine issue and being Godly example to the church (1 Peter 5: 1-2).
CHALLENGES
a.
Uncertainty about what to do: The limited scope of pastoral training creates a gap
that makes it difficult for pastors to identify with work of pastor on call. Intensely many
pastors are simply uncertain about how to do.
b.
Difficulty in measuring effectiveness. A surprising hindrance that came up during the
pastors’ conversations was concern about how to measure effectiveness. One asked,
“Where is our measuring stick that shows us we have effectively equipped people?” Another
explained, “Unless you are ‘successful,’ ministry is tough.”
BUDGET AND PLANS FOR THE YEAR
S/N
1.
Event/Items
Bi-Annual Seminar and Retreat
Amount
N200,000.00
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Total
200,000.00
PERIOD
June 2016
2.
Prayer and Counselling Phone Lines
 Dedicated Call Line Data Phone
 Monthly Data Plan (2GB)
 Monthly Call Credits
TOTAL
N6,000.00
6,000.00
N25,000.00
25,000.00
N2,000.00
N5,000.00
N238,000.00
24,000.00
60,000.00
315,000.00
REPORT OF THE PROTOCOL UNIT
INTRODUCTION:
We give all glory to God almighty for how far He has helped in the last church year.
Duties of The Protocol Unit of Foursquare Gospel Church Asokoro includes the following.
1. To ensure orderly respect for the spiritual institution, Church Leadership, Members and Visitors alike.
2. We are attached to the above mentioned and we discharge our duties with a high sense of respect,
Love and decorum.
3. We also provide escort services to the Senior, Associate Pastors and special guests/ Visitors
whenever travelling.
4. We also lead our Pastors within the church Premises during Sunday worship services and weekly
Programs.
5. We accompany our Pastor to where ever they are invited as guest Ministers within and outside Abuja.
6. Our Duties extend to combined church activities at district headquarters e g. All night Prayer meeting.
Achievements
Throughout the Year 2015 we had discharged our duties effectively during church worship services by Leading
Pastors and Special Guests/Visitors within the church,
Our duties compliments the Operator of the Close Circuit Television (CCTV) towards ensuring the safety of our
members, visitor and their Properties within the church Premises.
We have always Provided Escort Services to our Senior Pastors, Special Guests to and fro both Local and
international Airport.
Members of the Protocol Unit have bonded together in the course of our duties
We have also strived to build Love, encouragement and support to one another both in good and in Bad times
Members Treasure with high esteem the prayer of agreement from our Senior and Associate Pastors at the
close of the day which has a far reaching positive impact in our lives
Challenges.
The transfer/ Posting out of Abuja of our uniformed Men often time deplete our number and strength at work
As a result of the above mentioned our activities have been affected in this areas:
a. Corporate Dressing
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b. Co-opting New Members/replacement, Moreover our membership cuts across young believers of
unequal economic background we do face challenges of uniform Procurement.
Our needs are as follows
1. Suits
2. SHIRTS
3. Ties
4. Shoes
5. Native Wears
Our duties sometimes stretches beyond the normal closing ting of the church.
Plans FOR THE NEW CHURCH YEAR.
Regular meeting of the protocol members which include
a. Prayer meeting every Sunday Morning between 7.00am -7.30 am
b. General Meeting forth nightly (Compulsory for all Members)
c. Love Feast and get together twice a year.
d. Monthly Prayer and fasting by Members
e. Encouraging all our members to be actively involved in all church activities.
f. Articulating and executing of an empowerment Program that will have direct benefit to all members.
BUDGET
We have set a plan to procure at least 2 sets of Suits, Shirts and Ties for each member at the cost of N15, 000
per suit, Shits N2, 000 each, Ties N1, 000 each.
Items
Amount
Quantity
Total
Suits
15,000
20 (Two Sets)
300,000
Shirts
2,000
20 (Two Sets)
40,000
Ties
1,000
20 (Two Sets)
20,000
Native Wears
10,000
10
100,000
Grand Total
N460,000
QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE
1.
Introduction:
The Professional services Directorate was set up with the main objective of assisting the Church
leadership to effectively manage the following:(a)
Security Services – To ensure that lives and property of the Church are well protected
particularly in view of the contemporary security challenges in our Country today.
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2.
(b)
ICT Services – To ensure that the benefits of Information and Communications Technology
(ICT) are utilized for the efficient running of the Church. This includes liaison with all arms needing ICT
enabled services to function optimally.
(d)
Transport & Traffic Control Services – This unit ensures that adequate transport provision is
made to convey people to Church as well as assist members to attend planned programs without any
hitch. The traffic control unit ensures that worshippers are assisted to cross the road and their
vehicles are safely packed on Sundays and during special programs.
Goals for the Year under Review:
i.
To improve upon the Administration and Secretarial functions of the Church;
ii.
To improve on Security and ensure the safety of lives and property of all
Members and worshippers.
iii.
To Efficiently run the Transport Management Unit.
iv.
To ensure adequate insurance cover for lives and property of the Church;
3.
Achievements:
i.
To the glory of God, we were able to effectively manage the security situation that provided
the needed conducive atmosphere for people to worship their God during the period under review.
ii.
We maintained cordial relationship with the Police and other security agencies.
iii.
The CCTV operation was sustained;
iv.
The transport Management Unit continued to run seamlessly despite the frequent staff
turnover;
v.
The free transportation services for visitors and worshippers was sustained during the
period under review.
3.
Challenges:
i.
Security of lives and property posed the greatest challenge to us during the period. More
volunteers are needed to ensure effective coverage on Sundays and during special program
days.
ii.
Some members are not cooperating with Security men and women on duty. Despite the times
we are in these days, many members still do not care about security, as they willfully disobey
instructions given to them by Security men & women.
4.
Plans for the remaining period of the Church year (2015/16):
i.
To work with relevant arms to increase security awareness of worshippers.
ii.
To improve upon the effectiveness of deployed technology in the security services of the
Church.
iii.
To train the security operatives on the management of the Baggage scanner/metal detectors
for the complex and also enter into maintenance agreement with the equipment suppliers to
ensure minimal breakdown.
iv.
To ensure adequate supply of good Drivers to run the Church fleet.
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QUARTERLY REPORT OF ICT UNIT
Goals for the year under review
1.
To see the church maximize available and enormous ICT resources to enhance all service deliveries both
on Sundays, Weekly Services and during special programmes and occasions.
2. To make internet and other web based resources available to members of staff, workers and the pastorate
both on their Mobile Phones, Tablets, Laptops and Desktops.
3. To provide prompt technical supports ranging from troubleshooting, repairs, installation and configuration
on various ICT equipment and accessories being used in the Church to include but not limited to: Internet
Core items - Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points, Cables and trunkings; Computer Items and
accessories – Desktop, Laptop, Printer, Scanner, UPS etc.; Close-Circuit-TV Equipment and Accessories –
32 Cameras, Battery Bank, 5KVA Inverter, Fibre Module (TX/RX), Rack, Switch, Server and Cables.
4. To complete two additional Modules for both the Sunday School and the Home care; as part our on-going
design, development and deployment of an integrated Church Administration and Management Software
Application, which will digitally help in managing these vast resources available in the church.
Achievements/Challenges
Within the Church year, we have been able to achieve the following:
A. On Internet Network Administration
a. Recently reconfigured the entire wireless Internet system and connection to forestall
password /injection attack and to remove various anonymous users thereby conserving and
maximizing available bandwidth resources for live-streaming, staff and workers use.
b. Recently updated and upgraded the Church Internet Router - Cyberoam with latest software
and firmware.
c. Regularly and promptly provided internet connection support to all church staff and workers.
d. Provided the newly setup publication unit desktop computer with internet access.
Current Challenges:
a. Lack of an ICT office where most of the networking equipment can be adequately kept and
catered for, to forestall access by unauthorised user.
b. Lack of adequate internet bandwidth to accommodate for the growing demand of the church
use both for live streaming and web access.
B. On Computer System maintenance/Support
a. Facilitated the purchased of 6 nos. of computer desktop accessories required to complete
the computerization of the publication unit using 3 old desktop computers retrieved and
serviced.
b. Facilitated the purchased of a new Laptop for the Sound/Audio-Recording arm of the
Multimedia Unit.
c. Provided staff and workers with various technical support ranging from:
i. Reconfiguration of their personal /church system for better performance
ii. Installation of Microsoft Office Suite and other necessary software
iii. Installation and Configuration of Licensed Antivirus
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iv. Upgraded six Church Office computers system from Windows 7 to Windows 8 –
Church Sec. Computer, Church Admin. Office, Senior Pastor’s Secretary, Multimedia,
Augustine Ekere’s and Andrew’s System, respectively.
v. Repaired and re-installed crashed several Hard disks and faulty Memory (RAM).
vi. Replaced the Home Care Office UPS with a new battery.
vii. Provided various troubleshooting, repairs and support for members of the church.
Current Challenges:
a. Lack of an ICT office to house various computer accessories in our custody, and from where
major repairs and installation could adequately be carried out in a timely manner.
b. Poor and delay in cash approval to support major technical issues that are critical.
C. On Close Circuit Television Management
a. Provided regular technical support and repairs on various CCTV cables, Cameras and
accessories deployed across the entire church premises together with those within the CCTV
control room.
b. On two separate occasions, the CCTV server hard disks (Local and Storage) were nearing
crashing due frequent power outages. The hard-disk were repaired against failure together
with some faulty cameras.
c. Routine inspection and correction of errors and other technical issue insight were also done
regularly.
Current Challenges:
a. Lack of an ICT office where most of the key equipment and cameras could be adequately
serviced and catered for in a timely manner.
b. The arrangement and use of the CCTV room by the security personnel is inimical to the
professional standard required for such a setup.
c. For more than five months, the air-conditioner in the CCTV room had being faulty with no
immediate and prompt action taken by the concern department. This has also been
responsible for poor performances of the installed equipment.
d. Currently, more than four cameras are faulty which need immediate replacement.
Recommendation
a. The need to urgently respond to item a, b, c & d above.
Note: Replacement of the faulty camera to forestall security gaps and lapses is urgently
needed.
D. On Church Administration and Management Software Application Project
a. We have completed several modules as part of our ongoing Church Administration and
Management Software Application deployment, to include the following:
i. Church Membership Application Module – which is currently hosting the Church
Membership Database with regularly updated by the Church admin officer and
designated staff.
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ii. Church Visitors Database Application Module - It has been tested for three
consecutive Sundays and confirmed successful for ongoing Visitor tracking which is
being manual done on excel spreadsheet.
iii. Church Asset Management Application Module. It has been tested but not utilised till
date due to non-availability of desktop computer for the Facility Manager to use.
iv. To this date, we have successfully designed and developed the Sunday School Church
Module in collaboration with the Sunday Department. However, more collaboration is
still ongoing to enable us fine tune some of the module component and tailor them
for their best use.
v. We have also designed and developed so many module frameworks for which we will
tailor to the specific needs of every ministry, depart and unit of the Church in the
coming quarters.
Current Challenges:
a. The current Pilot Server hardware /accessories being provided for this project, has reached
its full data capacity. Hence the need to urgently facilitate the procurement of our revised
proposal containing the cost estimate for setting up a functional ICT unit with adequate
deliverables to push on with the ongoing software application design and deployment for all
ministries in the Church.
b. Lack of technical tools and resources to urgently response to technical issues promptly.
c. Lack of office space for adequate testing and training of users.
Recommendation
a. The need to urgently respond to item a b & c above.
E. Other Technical Support
a. Collaborated with the multimedia Unit in providing Video/Audio Live streaming cable
installation and trunking to various church offices
b. Recently provided Video/Audio live streaming cable connection to both the Associate Pastor’s
Office & Assistant Pastor’s Office - Rev. Adeolu Odusote & Rev. (Mrs) Ibukun Odusote (Main
office & Secretariat office).
c. Provided technical support on the DSTV cable connection in the Associate Pastor’s office.
d. Installed and mounted a television hanger for the Prayer Team Office on the 2nd floor.
Signed and Submitted by:
--------------------------------------------Adebiyi Michael
(Assistant Director ICT)
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USHERS’ REPORT
Introduction
The Ushering Department remains a critical aspect of Church Administration; the Department is the mirror and
image of any church. In Foursquare Gospel Church Asokoro, the responsibilities include but not limited to
providing warm welcome to worshippers, proper sitting arrangement, guiding and assisting worshippers by
providing directions and helping hands; collection and counting of offering with proper liaison with the Finance
Department of the Church as well as ensuring safety/security of worshippers and properties during services.
This is in line with Acts 20:28 that says, “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flocks of which the Holy Spirit
has made you oversees”. Also, 1 Corinthians 14:40 says, “Let all things be done decently and in order.”
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this vital ministry are to help the Pastor, serve the people and meet their needs with a gracious
and spiritual attitude. Ephesians 6:6-8;
GOALS FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
i.
Expand the ministry by establishing an on-going recruitment program to increase membership and
participation in raising effective, dependable and reliable members.
ii.
Implement a training program to increase and maintain every usher’s performance level and
knowledge of all service positions.
iii.
Attend scheduled monthly meetings and training sessions
iv.
Provide assistance to other ministries at church functions
v.
Each usher is to be a team player and strive to increase their individual level of commitment and
dedication to the ushers’ board
vi.
Strive to serve better than last year
vii.
Provide regular training that could improve ushers in the Department.
ACHIEVEMENTS
a. Support the Pastorate in conducting services in comfortable environment both spiritually and
physically.
b. Providing a conducive atmosphere for worshipers to worship in a safe and sound environment
c. Ushers have been improving on their mode of conducting services.
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CHALLENGES
 Dress code has been a challenge over the years, as ushers need to be in perfect uniform and smartly
dressed .there is the need for the Church to support varieties.
 Some Church worshippers do not obey instruction from Ushers.
 Poor office setting has been an issue. Ushers are occupying a small office compared to their numbers
and the office furniture listed below are in bad condition thereby exposing our materials and
stationeries to damages, viz; Office table, a cupboard.
 Indiscipline among members of the department, though there has been improvement since the
beginning of 2015. This led to the draft of code of conduct for the department and ushers’ handbook.
PLANS FOR THE NEW CHURCH YEAR AND ACTIVITIES
 Implement training program to increase and maintain every Usher’s performance level and knowledge
of all service positions.
 Planning new programs for the Ushers for motivation in service and to unite them more
 More recruitment to raise more committed and dedicated labourers
 Preparing to serve the congregation and the pastorate better than the previous years.
 Quarterly vigil
 Monthly prayer meetings.
s/no Activity
Date
Proposed Budget
1
2nd Saturday of every month
Nil
Usher's prayer meeting
3rd Friday of last month of every
2
Usher's Vigil
quarter
Nil
3
Usher's Annual retreat
11th July, 2015 (Sept 25th)
70,000
4
Usher's love feast
15th August, 2015 (22nd)
Nil
5
Usher's picnic
14th November, 2015
110,000
6
Usher's Flash back
20th March, 2016
Nil
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BUDGET
Description
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Annual
One off
Total
Refreshment
30,000
120,000
120,000
Honorarium
20,000
80,000
80,000
Training
Uniforms
Material (2 sets)
144,000
144,000
Male suit
260,000
260,000
Female suit
130,000
130,000
Retreat
Refreshment
50,000
50,000
Honorarium
20,000
20,000
Love Feast
Venue
Nil
Refreshment
Nil
Picnic
Venue
35,000
35,000
Entertainment
85,000
85,000
Office furniture
Cupboard
65,000
20
65,000
Office table
45,000
Battery
15,000
TOTAL
405,000
45,000
15,000
644,000
1,049,000
RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION
Excellent Ushers are prepared to offer selfless and excellent service to the Assembly of His Excellency. This is
achievable with the strong support of the worshippers and Church management. We therefore recommend that,
worshippers should be more responsive and obey Ushers when directed. Please, cooperate with us so we can
serve better. God help us.
REPORT OF HOLY COMMUNION DEPT
INTRODUCTION
Holy Communion is one of the sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ Himself during His ministration on earth.
He commanded that we should observe it often in remembrance of Him. We thank God for the privilege and
grace given to us to serve in this capacity.
GOALS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
- To ensure that Holy Communion is served orderly and promptly
- To ensure that the church has adequate elements/materials
- To ensure that there is conducive environment for the preparation and the clean up
- To ensure that the team members are dedicated and committed to the service.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Increase in the number of worshippers taking holy communion from 900-1,500 including the children
- Breakthroughs among the church members through holy communion
- Because of the miracles, more hands have volunteered to serve in the unit/department (cleaning up
after the Holy Communion).
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE LIST
The leader, assistant leader and two members of the team have been servicing the unit except the current
Special Holy Communion Service for 30 days fasting which N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira)
only was approved for the unit to prepare adequately for the programme. Occasionally, the Lord has been using
volunteer individuals who provide financially and materially, e.g. the communion tables and the plates.
CHALLENGES
The key challenges faced by the unit/department are space, materials and security.
As the number of worshippers who take Holy Communion are increasing, we need more space, materials like
communion trays, plates and their covers for different serving points (10 units).
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There is need for installation of wash hand basin to facilitate cleaning up after Communion
It is observed that some of the materials are being carried away by unknown persons, we need tighter
security to safeguard the materials.
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
- Organise periodic fasting and prayers for the team members
- Organise fasting and prayers for the Ministers, Deacons, Deaconesses, Elders, prior to the Holy
Communion days
- Introduction of Roster for the Ministers, Deacons, Deaconesses and Elders
RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION
We need a Permanent Spacious Room where all the items, materials, elements, etc used for Holy Communion
can be kept under lock and key for safety.
We know by the grace of God, we shall overcome the challenges and we can do better.
THE REPORT OF EXCELLENT DRAMA AND DANCE MINISTRY
LAST QUARTERS (JULY – DECEMBER 2015)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
I use this opportunity to thank God, The Senior Pastor, Church Council and the entire leadership of the
church for the privilege given to serve. Below is the summary of the activities our ministry in the last two
quarters of the church calendar year.
2.0 GOALS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
1. MINISTRATIONS: We set an agenda to have drama and dance ministrations every other month. We therefore
set to have a total of three (03) Drama Ministrations and three (03) Dance Ministrations within the
period July to December 2015.
2. COSTUME WARDROBE: To build a costume wardrobe for the ministry.
3. SCHOOL OF DRAMA TRAINING: To organise school of drama program to train members and build capacity.
4. QUARTERLY AUDITIONS: Plan to have structured auditions every quarter.
5. DAVID DANCE: A dance training and ministration planned to climax with the Christmas Carol
3.0 ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Three (03) Drama Ministrations:
i. “The Command” on 26 July 2015.
ii. “Kingdom Celeb” at Vigil 31 July / 01 August 2015.
iii. “The Harvest” on 23 August 2015 (Directed by Dr. Doyin Hassan of Mount Zion Films)
2. Three (03) Dance Ministrations:
i. Thanksgiving; Grateful Generations Night of Praise (Friday 31 July 2015).
ii. Church Anniversary (Tuesday 20 October 2015).
iii. Carol night (Sunday 20 December 2015).
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3. Successfully organised a two day School of Drama training (21 & 22 August 2015).
4. The movie “DIVIDED KINGDOM” was PREMIERED HERE IN FOURSQUARE ASOKORO
4. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE LIST
INCOME (Naira)
EXPENDITURE (Naira)
Balance b/fwd
102,000
Membership dues
2,000
DJ’s mix
15,500
Welfare
40,000
Recharge cards (SMS / Calls) 19,600
SCHOOL OF DRAMA:
Church Funding
795, 000
Training registration fees
30, 000
SCHOOL OF DRAMA
273,000
Logistics & Welfare
420,800
Drama members’ contributions 27, 000
Publicity & Awareness
Movie Premiere tickets sold
29, 500
Church Members’ support
15, 000
Total
Training & Movie Premiere
Total expenses
224,800
993,700
Balance b/d 30 June 2015
1,000,500
6,800
1,000,500
5.0 CHALLENGES
Our immediate challenges, at the moment are, but not limited to:
A.
Building an EXCELLENT COSTUME WARDROBE for the ministry.
B.
Setting up an EXCELLENT PRODUCTION CREW for our drama productions
C.
Getting (more) EXCELLENT PRODUCTION EQUIPMENTS for our drama production
D.
Employing a professional choreography trainer for our dance ministrations
6. 0 PLAN FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
1. DRAMA MINISTRATIONS every other month (including SPECIAL DRAMA FOR EASTER 2016)
2.
DANCE MINISTRATIONS every other month (including WORSHIP FOR MIRACLE IN JANUARY 2016)
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS / CONCLUSION
On behalf of the members of this ministry, I wish to express our gratitude again for the privilege given us to
serve God with our resources. THANK YOU.
MULTIMEDIA SECOND QUARTER REPORT
Introduction
Excellent Media Department of Foursquare Gospel Church, Asokoro is a dynamic team saddled with the
responsibility of promoting the image of the church and hosting a virtual church through online streaming of
weekly services and delivering God’s presence to every home through voice, pictures and videos production.
Goals for the year under review:
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To project and produce excellent audio and visuals like pictures, videos, banners, and flyers that will draw people
to God and create awareness about Foursquare Gospel Church, Asokoro.
Achievements
 Recording of all Sunday services with live 90% streaming of Sunday and Tuesday meeting
 Covering events like child dedication, wedding ceremonies, Easter bash, and special birthdays in
church
 Produced documentaries for birthday celebrants
 Social media: Facebook and tweeter update
 Creating banners for the monthly theme
 Put most of the church event on CDs/DVDs (audio/visual)
 The process of taking over the production of CDs/DVDs financially from the church.
 Successful running of the digital announcement in church
 We had a team dinner during the 2015 end of the year
Challenges
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Poor flow of communication from other departments to multimedia department
Lack of skilled man-power as some of the people have move to other location in search of jobs.
Inadequate systems(Laptops) to support
Distraction by people coming to scroll announcement makes it difficult for the team to concentrate
while projecting
Lack of training for team members
Inadequate communication gadget for the team members during sessions. It is expected that all
videographer on duty should be directed by the director of photography (DOP) during a shoot. This
technique enables a perfect video work during the church services as they (videographer) will be
directed on what shoot to take at the appropriate time.
We also experience delay in the post production process (editing) of the video footages we work on,
for the lack of a viable post-production system that can handle High Definition footages with the fact
that the camera operation unit is also part of the post-production unit (editing).
We branded the multimedia team with uniform to be used on Sunday and special event services
Plans for the next church quarter
 To setup standard studio for the church
 Have a perfect sound system with an addition of a 32 channel digital analogue mixer Yamaha or spirit,
sub and mid-range speakers for choir, condenser mic, AKG wireless mic.
 Have a perfect lighting system and replacement of dead bulbs.
 Have a tri- caster or Atem/ Blackmagic-Atem Switcher for projection
 Acquire Canon mark III camera
 Acquire good Sony video recording camera
 Deploy monthly, and quarterly trainings through the Excellent Media training school that will come on
board soon
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 Deploy new systems to support the quality of work required
 We plan to have the children and teens church services mixed live with the main auditorium service
when the multimedia department have acquired a multi-channel mixer that can accept the camera
output from the children and teens church.
 All events in church will be recorded.
 We plan to financially take over the production of CDs/DVDs from the church
Budget Request
Unit
Cost
Projection
1,000,000
Lighting
1,000,000
Sound
1,000,000
Camera
1,500,000
Communication Gadget
500,000
Total
N5,000,000
Recommendation/Conclusion
 I recommend that the church should acquire more wireless communication device for the camera
men. Also request for sets of video camera microphones like RODE MIC lapel/wireless hand held.
 To render a professional multimedia worship presentation, I recommend that the church should
provide a Black magic-Atem Switcher that can accommodate multi-channel camera inputs.
 I recommend that post-production studio be provided for the Excellent Media, this will enable in-studio
recordings for both audio and video.
 I recommend ThinkPad Lenovo System or ASUS System for post-production and motion graphic/3D
works
REPORT OF PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT
First and Second Quarter Report for the Current Church Year
A. INTRODUCTION
We give glory to God for what God has been using the publication department to do in helping the church achieve
its divine mandate. We are pleased to present our report for the first and second quarter of the current church
year.
B. GOALS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
At the start of the period under review, the following were planned:
1. Re-design of the Sunday bulletin.
2. Making a book out of the Living Spring.
3. Hiring a publication officer.
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4. Making a book out of the ‘’take-away’’ messages of the Senior Pastor.
C. ACHIEVEMENTS
The following has been achieved for the quarter under review:
1. The Sunday Bulletin has been re-designed and the content improved.
2. A Publication officer has been hired and has started work in earnest.
3. Work has started on the Living Spring with the first Volume expected to the out by the third (3 rd)
quarter.
D. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
The following items were purchased for the publication department during the period under review:
1. HP Laptop.
2. APC UPS.
3. HP Laser Pro MFP Printer.
4. Lenovo Desktop computer.
E. CHALLENGES
The following are the challenges experienced during the period under review:
1. The lack of an office is serious hampering the work of the publication.
2. The department needs dragon professional voice to text software.
3. More hands are needed in the department.
4. The department needs one (1) terabyte external hard drive.
5. The un-cooperation of brethren in submitting their articles on time.
F. PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
The following are the proposed plans of the Publication department for the next quarter:
1. We intend to publish the First Volume of the Living Spring.
2. We intend to publish the Omega Digest Magazine.
3. Begin transcribing the ‘’rescue mission’’ television programme into a book.
G. RECOMMENDATION/ CONCLUSION
The department urgently needs an office to enable it perform effectively. Most of the equipment bought for the
department have not been used due to the non-availability of an office.
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REPORT OF NURTURING MINISTRIES
Coordinating Minister
Rev. (Mrs.) Ibukun Odusote
Ministers in Charge
Core Group
Pastor Tope Kayode-Ojo
Family Life
Dcn. Ikenna Ekezie
Christian Education
Dcns. Juliana Eremie
Fellowships
Pastor Ikechukwu C. Eke
Welfare/Dorcas
Dcns. Margaret Oronsaye/D.D. Dangwel
CORE GROUP
MEN'S SECOND QUARTER REPORT
Introduction
Excellent Men Fellowship (EMF) is running with its mandate of raising men that will be priest in their various families and
thus promoting a Godly family that will be presented to God blameless on the last day.
Goals for the year under review
 Monthly organization of heaven’s dew and exercise meeting
 Monthly Men’s Exco and general meetings
 Quarterly vigil facilitation
 Donation of a bus to the church
Achievements
 Progress in contribution of funds to donate a bus to the church
 Christmas support to families during the Christmas season
 Participation of men in major church projects and activities
Challenges
 Clashing of other meetings with men’s general meetings.
 Financial sponsoring of District and National programs is quite challenging.
 Involvement of Exco in other activities thus creating time for most of men’s activities becomes a challenge
Plans for the next church quarter
 The monthly meeting of the Exco and general meetings will commence
 Heaven’s dew and exercise meeting will commence too
 Plans for our annual retreat and father’s day celebration will commence
 More effort will be harness to increasing men attendance in meetings and men’s activities
Recommendation/Conclusion
Coming this far as a family had been by God’s grace, the activities of EMF for this period in review shows we can do
better, we will go back to our desk and strategize on new dimension of making the all men more dynamic and closely
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networked. We know challenges are common but we trust God for them to move away very soon as we will intensify our
efforts in reaching our goals.
FOURSQUARE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (FWI) ASOKORO
Introduction
The year under-review was eventful and God proved his faithfulness in the lives of the women. Testimonies
abound to this effect. To God be all the glory.
Mission/Goal
To bring women together in Christ for encouragement, for service, for empowerment and for spiritual
development and growth.
Achievements
1. The weekly prevailing hour prayers held throughout the period under review with an average of 64 women
in attendance.
2. The Esther Group (Total Woman) was very much strengthened and attendance improved. Meetings were
held once every month (2nd Saturday) during the period under review featuring health talks and financial
management expositions at each meeting
3. The Women vigil titled: This Reproach Must End held on 16th October, 2015. The Guest Speaker was Sis
Opha of When Women Pray Ministries. Eighty four (84) women were in attendance.
4. A special Christmas Breakfast meeting to bring the women together to share the love of Christ was held on
12th December, 2015. One hundred and twenty one (121) women were in attendance, 47 of them were visitors.
5. At one of the Prevailing Hour Fellowship in December, precisely on 22nd December, 2015, wrappers, food
stuffs such as (rice, yam, oil, tomatoes etc) were given out to 32 needy sisters in the fellowship.
6. Empowering five (5) women for petty trading businesses.
7. More women were given opportunities to minister during the Prevailing Hour Fellowship
8. General Arm Meeting (Women Arm) held as at when necessary to sensitize and encourage women.
9. Wedding gifts were presented to three (3) members that wedded during the period under review.
Income and Expenditure
Income
(a) Offering/monthly dues
(b) Donations
(c) Old Balance
Total Income
=
=
=.
=
Total Expenditure
= N624,046.00
BALANCE B/F
N184,365.00
N66,000.00
N396,000.00
N646,365.00
N22,320.00
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Challenges
1. Funding: Some of our intended projects/programmes could not be carried out due to lack of funds.
2. Heavy traffic and transportation issues on the Mararaba/Nyanya axis remain a big challenge.
Plans for the New Quarter:
Please see below the Plans and Proposed Budget for the remains part of 2015/2016. In addition we intend to
do the following:
1. Intensify visiting our women in all parts of Abuja.
2. Empowering some women in their areas of abilities.
3. Encouraging more women to participate in the weekly Prevailing Hour.
4. Encouraging women to spend time in the word of God and in prayers.
5. Creating more opportunity for women to minister during the Prevailing Hour.
6. Giving women opportunity to utilize their talents and gift to benefit others.
7. Strengthening all the Area Mothers to be more effective and functional.
Recommendations and Conclusions
We thank the Almighty God for the successful conclusion of the 2nd quarter and we want to use this
opportunity to thank and appreciate the Leadership of the Church for the opportunity to service in the
vineyard.
Our Prayer is that God will continue to increase and bless the Women Fellowship.
Thank you.
PROPOSED PLANS AND BUDGET FOR THE REMAINING PART OF 2015/16 CHURCH YEAR (FWI)
PERIOD: Church Year 2015 / 2016
MONTH
PROGRAMMES - (Activity)
JAN. 30, 2016
ALONE WITH GOD
Honorarium
Refreshment
Publicity
MARCH 2016
TOTAL COST (N)
50,000
50,000
25,000
FWI EASTER RETREAT (NORTH
CENTRAL AXIS)
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Inflow/
TOTAL (N)
Donation
125,000.00
REMARKS
APRIL 15, 2016
60,000
20,000.
80,000.00
WOMEN QUARTERLY VIGIL
Publicity & Logistics
Honorarium
40,000
50,000
90,000.00
200,000
1,200,000
50,000
50,000
100,000
1,600,000.00
45,000
65,000
110,000.00
Mothers’ Day &
Women Carnival/Lunch
Gifts / Awards
Food & Refreshment
Publicity & Logistics
Band
Honorarium
MAY 2016
JUNE 2016
G RA N D
Registration (N2,000.00 x 30)
Transport
NATIONAL JUNE CONFERENCE
Registration (N1,500 x 30)
Transportation
T O T AL
2,005,000.00
YOUTH MINISTRY
We bless God for His hand over the Church and His unflinching love in our lives.
INTRODUCTION
 The Youth Ministry under the able leadership of Bro Ehiks Aigbokhavor with the cooperation of his Youth
executives decided with the help of the awesome God to come up with vibrant programs that will
develop the character and maturity of our youth, and also to create processes through which our
youth can be mentored, connected and involved in the body of Christ.
GOALS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER PREVIEW
 Spiritual Growth
o Through our Gathering of Eagles - we engaged the youth to be more like Jesus in prayer and
to also be the intercessors the ministry, church and our society at large need to turn lives
back to God.
o Our School of the Word - was also packaged to encourage each Youth to develop a more
intimate knowledge of God. This invariably helps us all to have habitual thirst for studying
God’s word.
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o Evangelism Outreach - we planned to train and teach our young persons to share the Gospel
and allow opportunities to lead someone to Christ.
 Social Growth
o Valentine Special – this is an avenue for our young people to make friends by reaching out
to others, and for the married ones in the ministry to come together and also provides
opportunities for individuals and small groups to create bonding.
o Road Trip – another window for our Youth to develop life-long friendship which is evident in
James 5:16.
o Thank God Is Friday (TGIF) - this purpose is to create fellowship, discipleship, and
empowerment opportunities amongst our young people. And to equally develop qualities that
honour Christ in the lives of our young people.
ACHIEVEMENTS
i. Held our Gathering of Eagles (GOE) programme for the month of October and December.
 On 4th of October, 2015, we held the GOE which was the second edition of the program
and the focus was to pray for our nation as we celebrated independence. The meeting
started immediately after the Church service. Our HOM in the person of Pastor Tope
Kayode-Ojo, a man of God with great strength and character was fully on ground to give
us the word. We had 56 persons in attendance.
 On 6th of December, 2015 – the last edition of GOE for the year held in the Teens Church
immediately after service and the focus was Thanksgiving. The attendance was 75
persons. An encouraging turn out bearing in mind the attendance we had in the month of
October.
ii. Thank God Friday (TGIF)
 On 26th of October, 2015, we invited from the United Kingdom, Mrs Anita Ogunleye, a
writer and seasoned motivational speaker who has had the privilege of being invited to
talk on issues relating to the family unit for so many years. She was on ground to dissect
the issues bordering on match-making, will of God and marriage. The number of people
we had was 62.
iii. School of the Word (SOW) - is designed to run like an interactive Bible Study for 2 hours.
 On 25th November 2015, we held our first SOW and the topic was
THE LIVING FAITH. The attendance was 50 persons.
iv. Youth Praise Night (YPN)
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 The Youth Praise Night held on 20th November, 2015was a no-budget praise program
tagged Worship Him In The Evening’ (WHITE). This was planned to encourage the Youth
and the church as a whole to show God how much we acknowledge Him.
 We had 108 persons in attendance. Though the turn out wasn’t satisfactory considering
the efforts put into the planning but the participation of the people present was
marvelous and electrifying. The Associate Pastor was present and he blessed our lives
with brief but loaded and live-changing charge.
Also the offering given that day was N24, 160.
v. Youth Executives Retreat
 The year ended with a Youth exco retreat on the 28th of December, 2015. It was a time
to give account to God of our stewardship in the year 2015 and ask him for more grace
for the year 2016.
 It was a well loaded programme and everyone present left the retreat with a resolve
that it pays to serve Jesus.
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE LIST
 Though we submitted our budget as a ministry to the church before the new church year
but no fund was released to us for any of our programs. All the money spent were
donation from the Youth executives.
CHALLENGES
 Non availability of funds from the church to finance our programmes, even though it is in
the budget.
 Lack of jobs among the Youth. Less than 30% of the Youth are gainfully employed.
 Non-availability of vehicle to take us out for district, zonal engagements.
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
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Valentine Special slated for 12th of February, 2016
Road walk evangelism slated for 20th of February, 2016
School of the Word (SOW) slated for 24th February, 2016
Gathering of Eagles (GOE) slated for 6th of March, 2016
Evangelism outreach slated for 11th March, 2016
Road Trip slated for 29th March, 2016
National Youth Week 21st -27th April, 2016
Youth Empowerment Workshop slated for 14th May, 2016
Gathering of Eagles (GOE) slated for 5th June, 2016
Thank God Is Friday(TGIF) slated 10th June, 2016
School of the Word (SOW) slated for 29th June 2016
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RECOMMENDATION
 We need the church to support the Youth ministry in the area of funding to help ease the
pressure on the Youth executives.
 We appreciate the church for encouraging our Youth to be entrepreneurs but then, it is
also important to let the church know that everybody can’t be an entrepreneur some
youth are vision helpers, thus need to be gainfully employed. However, to the glory of
God, the Youth executives were instrumental for the employment of 4 (four) of our
members in different companies.
 On behalf of the members of this ministry, we wish to express our gratitude again for
the privilege given us to serve God in His vineyard.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH QUARTERLY REPORT
Introduction
The Children’s church is the arm of the church that is in the business of shaping destinies. Our vision is “Building
a generation sold out to Christ, creating and leading a culture of excellence in every sphere of life’’
In line with the children’s church vision, the goal for 2015/2016 was to ensure that a solid foundation laid for
building a generation sold out to Christ. This will be achieved through focusing on the following objectives:
1. A committed team of teachers -consumed, equipped and running with the vision with passion: a
delegate for God
2. A vibrant spiritual atmosphere –make each service/program a special encounter with God
3. A safe, conducive environment: state of the art processes, materials and equipment
4. Intensive “indoctrination” for all round discipline and excellence: imparting spiritual content,
spirit of excellence in all spheres of life, discipline and leadership skills, creating opportunities for
mentoring and coaching.
Plans for the outgoing Quarter
1. Routine Activities
a. Weekly Sunday school preview and Prayer: Every Saturday teacher’s meet to preview the Sunday
school lesson
b. Sunday school Review and Prayer: along with other Sunday school teachers at 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
and on Sunday morning from 7.00 am to 7.30am teachers meet to pray for the service before joining
the general prayer for all the church Sunday.
c. Choir Rehearsals: This takes place on Sundays from 8-9.00am. During preparation for special events,
additional rehearsals days include Saturdays 4 -6.00pm and Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.00pm
d. Quarterly Vigils: This should take place every 3rd month of the year along with the church vigil
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e. First Sunday: Prayer and fasting/Holy Communion: This takes place on all first Sundays of the
month. Children are reminded of prayer and fasting the Sunday before. Children are now used to this
culture of praying and fasting and more and more children are participating enthusiastically.
f. Last Sunday: Thanksgiving service in the big church
2. Special Events
Special events planned for include:
a. Children’s Christmas party held on December 13th
b. In house refresher training, first Saturday of every month
c. Attendance at conferences and workshops
d. Children’s vacation Bible school, held between August 17th-22nd
Achievements
a. All the routine activities as above took place successfully with full participation of teachers and
children except the quarterly vigils
b. Our Christmas party took place on the 13th December with over 500 children in attendance. It was a
huge success to the glory of God as the children had fun with enough to eat and drink with party packs
distributed to the children. The program was fully sponsored by a family without any cost to the church.
c. Learning/ Study tour was undertaken to COZA and House on the Rock Churches to see how to improve
on our Children Ministry in Asokoro.
Income and expenditure list
Most of the routine and training activities are taken care of by the children teachers as out of pocket
expenditure, while the church provide funds for major events. Teachers also make contributions towards such
major events. The financial expenditure documented for major events for the quarter under review is given
below:
Activity
Children’s Christmas party
Planned
900,000.00
Actual
sponsored
Income from church
00
Monthly Refreshment including prayer 75,000.00 x 6 months 600,000.00
and fasting refreshment
(450,000.00)
Purchase of ushers garland, teaching 30,000
60,000
materials, teaching board
360,000.00
Attendance
workshops
Total
45,000.00
35,000
705,000
395,000
at
conferences
and 30,000.00
1,410,000
00
Challenges
1. The major challenge of the children’s church is that of sufficient dedicated teachers. The intensity of
work required to run the children’s church and the increasing number of children demands more
dedicated hands. Most of the teachers are wives/mothers and have a hard time juggling the
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responsibilities. Many teachers therefore are unable to attend the adult church for their own spiritual
nurturing for upwards of 6 months. With more hands the demands will be better handled.
2. The children’s church has experienced a lot of logistics challenges working with the music teacher.
Since he comes from outside the church his programs clash with the children’s church requirement
of him being around on Sundays and on some special occasions. Parents also find it logistically
challenging to bring children for rehearsals on days outside church activity days.
3. Due to increasing number of children, there is need for the expansion of the existing space.
4. The amount of money provided for refreshment is insufficient. With an average of 350 children and 30
teachers attending church every Sunday we require 9 cartons of caprison and 3 cartons of biscuits
every week which costs N18,300/week, and N73,200/month. For prayer and fasting once a month we
require at least N10, 000. Therefore, ideally we require N83, 200/month. We therefore solicit for the
upward review from the present N60, 000 to N75, 000.
Plans and Budget for the Last two quarters of 2015-2016 church year
Activity
Date
Comments
1.
Sunday service
Every Sunday
2.
Prayer
and
fasting
Refresher
trainings
Night vigils
Children’s
presentation in
the big church
A day with my
Parents
1st Sunday of every month
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Budget
Weekly refreshments including for prayer 450,000.00
and fasting Sundays
As above
1st Saturday of every month
(after divine visitation)
Last Friday of every quarter
March 26th, June 24th, 2016
Ten minutes presentation every March, June
quarter
30,000
30,000
2nd weekend of March 2016
These are tentative dates, any date 200,000
allocated by the church shall be acceptable
since it has been agreed that it should hold
twice a year
Children
Every quarter (second weekend) Takes place on Friday/Saturdays. Dry 60,000
teachers Prayer
fasting on Friday till 9.00 pm. Meet in church
and fasting and
to breakfast at 9.00pm on Friday and
night vigil
continue with vigil till Saturday morning, 4
times in the church year
CEM
Easter Easter 2016
10,000
Camp
Children’s day
28th and 29th May 2016
950,000
th
th
Children at Risk 4 and 5 June 2016
This is a date set internationally
Day
N1,730,000.00
Recommendations
We continue to solicit the support of the church to help to mobilize dedicated teachers for the children’s church
at every given opportunity.
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The strong need for partnership between parents and children’s church cannot be over emphasized. The church
needs to strongly mobilize parent to ‘build a generation sold out to Christ’. Children’s issues come to fore mostly
during children’s day. In the new church year we request that the children’s church be more visible in the
church’s activities. One of the ways is through having a day with my parents twice a year. Another
recommendation is to have children make presentations 2-4 times over the year as in the new church year
plan above.
For logistics reasons, we recommend that the Church Choir support the children’s church in training the
children to play musical instruments instead of depending on external trainers.
Conclusion and Appreciation
The children’s church wishes to convey its appreciation to the church leadership for the confidence it has
reposed in the leadership and teachers to find, to win and to nurture/disciple unto excellence and maturity.
We are committed to “Building a generation sold out to Christ, creating and leading a culture of excellence in
every sphere of life”. We are achieving this by being a committed team of teachers, building a vibrant spiritual
atmosphere, engendering a safe, conducive environment and intensive spiritual indoctrination of our children
on the four square gospel tenets.
We are aware that the church has made a lot of investments in making the environment and plans to do more
over the next few months. We appreciate this tremendously and are confident that the investments in the
physical and spiritual shall translate into victory for the church of God in the very near future.
TEENS CHURCH REPORT, 1ST & 2ND QUARTER (JULY -DEC, 2015).
INTRODUCTION
‘Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ’. 2 Cor. 2:14. We appreciate God for
seeing us through the first and second quarter of the church year. God gave us testimonies of salvation,
healing, deliverance, academic successes, admission to universities, and numerous encounters in the 2nd half
of last year. To God alone be all the glory.
GOALS FOR THE 1ST & 2ND QUARTER UNDER REVIEW. (JULY -DEC, 2015)
1. To impart on teenagers spiritually, morally, socially and academically at all times through inspiring and
engaging programmes.
2. To create a conducive place of worship. Enhance the interior decoration of the teen’s church auditorium,
thereby giving it a teenage outlook. Install quality sound system.
3. To set up Teen’s Media Unit and acquire multimedia gadgets such as Video Camera, Projectors and
Computers. The unit will be manned by teenagers and supervised by an adult.
4. To set up Teen’s Publication Unit, with the aim of publishing two magazines before the end of the church
year.
5. To begin a transition Academy for young men/women above the age 19 and conduct graduation ceremony
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6. To hold an impactful teenagers week.
7. To have a good representation at the National Teenagers Camp
ACHIEVEMENTS
1. We started the church year and the first quarter with our teenager’s week which was eventful, inspiring
and power packed. Highlights were a vocational training session, cooking competition, academic seminar,
praise and deliverance night and a fun filled grand finale Sunday service. The outcome of testimonies,
deliverance and encounters experienced during this week continually justifies the investment of time,
materials and financial resources made.
2. In the month of July, 2015, the interior of the teenage church was remodelled to give it a teenage outlook.
The sound system was also worked on.
3. We had a good representation at the Annual teens camp held in the first quarter of the church year. The
camp held on the 12th - 15th August, 2015 at British Oasis Academy, Preye, Abuja. Eighty five teenagers attended
the camp, with six coordinators. The testimonies from the camp revealed it was a worthwhile outing.
4. In the Second Quarter, a special programme series tagged Engaged was conducted. This was in
conjunction with the Missions Dept. Teenagers received an orientation on the purpose for existence and also
exposed to mission needs around their neighbourhood and the globe.
5. Special teaching/grooming sessions held during the 1st and 2nd quarter includes Hearing God,
Understanding Time and Seasons, Erecting a Solid Foundation, Living a Purpose Driven Life, The essence of
Christmas, amongst others.
CHALLENGES
1. We appreciate the Church leadership for some of the funding we received during the period, particularly
during the teenagers week. However, our desire to set up a Teen’s Media Unit and acquire multimedia gadgets
such as Video Camera, Projectors and Computers is yet to be accomplished partly due to the limitation of
funds. Some of the projects we embarked on during the period were funded by the teen teachers and
overseers. We solicit for the continued financial support of the church leadership.
2. The quality of air conditioning is still not at par with the teen population in the teens church. We solicit for a
more improved air conditioning system.
3. There is the continuous need for more involvement of Parents in the discipleship of their wards.
4. Teenagers should be given opportunity to minister in the adult church during joint sessions/programmes.
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PLANS FOR THE 3RD QUARTER
1. To impart on teenagers spiritually, morally, socially and academically through more engaging and inspiring
programmes.
2. To set up Teen’s Media Unit and acquire multimedia gadgets such as Video Camera, Projectors and
Computers. The unit will be manned by teenagers and supervised by an adult.
3. To publish a teen compendium.
4. To organize an outdoor programme tagged ‘Mob Witnessing’.
5. To conduct an academic/exam coaching series. This is a major focus for the quarter due
to the
upcoming exams of JAMB, WAEC and JSSCE that holds towards the end of the quarter.
6. To engage music and creativity experts that will assist in grooming teens in music and the arts.
7. To hold a one day teens leaders retreat
RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION
Our full potential is contingent on the full support of the senior pastor. We appreciate him and the church
leadership for his support thus far and plead for even more in the new quarter. Our desire is to raise an army
of excellent teenagers that will uphold the values of the kingdom in these perilous times and be able to take
over the baton of ministry/leadership of Asokoro Church in the near future. On behalf of all the leaders and
teachers of the teen’s church, we thank God for the privilege to serve in his vineyard.
Pastor Williams Olaotan
For: Teenagers Church
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
2015/2016 FIRST & SECOND QUARTERS REPORT
Introduction
We give God the glory for what he is doing through the instrument of the Sunday School. We have found grace
to present our report as thus:
Activities in the first and second (July-December) quarter 2015/2016
•
Intake of Members.
•
Water Baptism

Workers Retreat

Sunday School workers Vigil

Sunday School Rally
•
Preparation of Note of Lesson will continue to receive emphasis
•
Focus on increase in attendance
•
Focus on teacher/students visitation
•
Prayer meeting

Teachers Love-feast
ACHIEVEMENTS AND DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES CARRIED IN PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
BAPTISM AND TAKING IN OF NEW MEMBERS
In the first quarter, twenty (20) worshippers were taking in for the last quarter Oct –Dec, 12 candidates have
been interviewed and are ready to be taken in pending the approved date.
Water Baptism holds every second Sunday of the month and a total of 47 persons were baptised between
July- December 2015.
ATTENDANCE
For the first Quarter under review, 434 persons were in attendance in the Adult Church, 54 in the Teenager
Church and 294 Children on the average. Total Average attendance for the first quarter under review is 1737.
In the second quarter under review, 323 people in the Adult Church,35teenagers and305 Children on the
average, faithfully attended the Sunday School. (See the chart below).Average attendance of the Sunday
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school in the children church is 350 with respect to school resumptions and Holidays. We hope to make the
Sunday school more attractive to everyone to further improve attendance.
500
434
450
400
290
264
250
380
350
345
350
300
412
223
250
200
Adult
150
100
50
25
2.5
30
50
45
58
Teens
Children
0
Fig.1. comparative Sunday School average attendance
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2014/2015
Total offering collected from JUL-SEPT 2015 is two hundred and seventy four thousand nine hundred and
thirty five naira only (274,935.00).
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2014/2015
Total offering collected from OCT-DEC 2015 is Two hundred and forty five thousand, one hundred and ninety
naira (N245, 190.00) only.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PREVIEWS
The Sunday School Preview always holds on Saturdays by 3pm. It is compulsory for all teachers to attend.
Failure to attend previews, suspends the teacher from taking the previewed lesson.
Church Workers Retreat held between Fri 10th to Sunday 12th of July, 2015. The theme was Finishing well. The
guest Speaker was Rev. Richard Udoh. The attendance was 265.
On the 25th – 27th of Sept, 2015 we held our annual Sunday school rally Teach the Word (Put in the Sickle)
with a Teachers seminar by Br. Kiki Briggs. The rally was done in collaboration with our Zonal churches. The
attendance was 166.
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DESCRIPTION
WORKERS RETREAT
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY
CHURCH
813,080
200,000
600,000
1,613,080
DONATIONS
170,000
0
300000
470,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
983,080
200,000
9000
1,192,080
OTHER ACTIVITIES
 The Executive fast track Class for Senior Church members who are already active Church workers
but have not completed there Sunday school classes still holds. We successfully graduated four (4)
persons
 A monthly prayer meeting which holds on the second Saturday of every month is maintained.
 Sunday school classes always hold every Sunday after living spring by 9am.
 First Bible Vacation was held on the 10th -14th of August, 2015. It was successful.
 The Sundays School Teachers Love Feast for 2015 held on the
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The total expenditure for the period under review was one million one hundred and ninety two thousand and
eighty naira only. (1,192,080.00), one million six hundred and thirteen thousand and eighty naira. Was given to
Sunday school by the church while the balance of four hundred and seventy thousand naira was donations from
teachers during the period. The table below is a breakdown of our expenditure for the period.
Please note that the expenses for 2015 Teachers Love-feast was sourced for by kind from all Teachers
CHALLENGES
 With the corresponding increase in Attendance, Teachers’ visitation/phone calls to students still need
attention.
 The mobile baptistery is faulty and need change as it doesn’t hold water. Water baptism was not
conducted in the months of November and December because of the bad baptistery.
 Irregular attendance and late coming of students with specific reference to the Adult classes.
 The need of a photocopier and a scanner in the secretariat as work increases.
 Difficulty in getting workers in the Protocol, (especially those attending to the pastors), follow up,
Homecare and choir units to attend the Sunday school. Pastor should encourage all the protocol
officers attached to them to attend Sunday school.
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PLAN FOR NEXT QUARTER
Our routine program Monthly prayer and fasting, 7:30 prayer meeting, Sunday school preview etc for the
Sunday school continues. However we shall be having the following special programs for the next quarter of
the church year.
1.
Feb 18th – 20th Sunday school Teachers Retreat
2. March 12th Workers Family Meeting for Sunday school Excos ONLY.
3. March 18th Workers Vigil.
RECOMMENDATIONS
All workers must attend the Sunday school. The Sunday School should be made mandatory.
Conclusion/Appreciation
Our profound appreciation goes to the Pastorate and the Church council for the tremendous support given to
the Sunday school. Our desire is that the Lord will water the seed planted in the hearts of his people as we toil
together in the vineyard.
We also appreciate the sacrifices of the teachers who make sure they prepare the Word to nurture Gods people
every week. We do not take it for granted. May the Lord reward you.
__________________________
Director
_______________________
Head of Ministry
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
INTRODUCTION:
The ministry is concerned with the well-being of the family and is made up of the following units:
 Marriage Committee
 Marriage Academy
 Young Couples
 Singles Fellowship
 Special Singles
 Naomi Group
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY UNITS
GOALS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
 Conduct counseling clinic every Sunday after service.
 Plan and prepare new couples for their wedding.
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 Conduct Marriage Academy (session 8) from August – October ’15.
 Arrange Intimacy Weekend (Israel) scheduled for 19th to 31st October.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Sunday counseling clinic was held for intending couples.
 We had seven (7) marriages so far this year, with two (2) solemnized in our auditorium.
 New members joined the faculty of the marriage Academy bringing the number to 22 couples.
 The 8th session of the Marriage Academy was successfully conducted from 1st August to 31st October,
2015, with an average attendance of 15 persons per session.
CHALLENGES:
 Planned Intimacy trip to Israel did not hold due to poor response and time constraint.
 Disruption of sessions of the Marriage Academy due to clashes of Church programmes.
 Non availability of resource persons for counseling and to take assigned lectures.
 Need for more experienced couples to join the marriage committee.
 Need for a secretariat furnished with a laptop, printer and photocopier.
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
 None
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER:
 Continue with Sunday after Service/one-on-one counseling clinic.
 Commence the 9th Session of Marriage Academy in February 2016.
 Implement the 2015/2016 Family Month programme in May, 2016.
 Induction of new facilitators for the Academy.
 Graduation ceremony of all past students of the Academy.
 Launch a Manual of Lessons taught in the Academy.
 Respond to any issues from any family needing counseling.
YOUNG COUPLES FORUM
GOALS FOR THE YEAR 2015/2016
 The fellowship is to be involved in wedding preparation of intending couples.
 Intervene in challenges confronting newlywed couples.
 Bring young couples to fellowship together through quarterly or yearly programs.
 Contribute to the smooth running of the Marriage Academy.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 There has being strong presence of the young couples in handling issues rising from different
families.
 Participated in wedding and naming ceremonies.
 Consistently engaging young couples on how to plan and grow in finance, career and family life (child
bearing).
 One on one engagement has assisted to get high numbers of members to be committed in church
activities.
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CHALLENGES
 Finance: Most of our members are struggling to meet basic needs.
 There is a sharp communication gap between the delegated mentors (elders) and the mentee (young
couples).
 Inadequate funding of programs.
 Commitment of leaders of the group to different assignment has also hindered proper execution of
goals for the group.
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTERS
 Set-up a new working committee.
 Organize an economic meeting that will enhance investment and position members for better
financial year.
 Re-strategies on how visitation can be effectively carried out.
 To consistently follow-up with the delegated mentee for direct positive impact to our members.
RECOMMENDATION
 The church leadership should make time to visit and interact with young couples to help foster better
family life.
 The church should assist to financially support or empower the genuine/committed struggling
couples.
CONCLUSION
Our God has been faithful. All Glory be unto Him only.
REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SPECIAL SINGLES GROUP
INTRODUCTION
Naomi Groups refers to singles who were previously married and either became single due to divorce or death
of their spouses. We meet on 1st and 2nd Sundays of every month.
GOALS
2.
First of all the activities we stipulate for this church year was not captured in the church calendar of
activities and it made it difficult to propose to the management what we intended for the church year since it
would not have been captured in the church budget.
ACHIEVEMENTS
3.
Whenever the group met, we had prayer sessions and encourage ourselves with the word of God. We
also through the word of God teach on discipline of being a single mother as a Christian. There is no doubt that
there are challenges we face often times. We teach members to stand in the word of Godand be obedient in
following Christ who is our example.
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
4.
The group was faced with lots of challenges in this out gone year;
5.
The church organisers empowerment programmes that needs a huge capital to embark on and as such
this group does not benefit as they are financially challenged and their level of education is generally average,
6.
PLAN FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
a. Give the members a revolving loan that will enable them engage in small business that will give
them regular income and put food on their table.
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b. Introduce to enlighten members network marketing that they can start with little income, and be
trained in the area of network marketing.
RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION
I wish to recommend that paragraphs 6a and b be approved and monitor their progress.
Okoye Nkiru Ruth
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT
Introduction
The special programmes department is saddled with the responsibility to plan and organise specific programm
es such as church anniversary, Benevolence Sunday, Pastors’ Showers. These are done in collaboration with t
he Events and Entertainment Department, and also the Choir.
Goals for the Period under review
The Department worked with the Choir during the Benevolence Sunday and also for the Christmas Carol Servic
e in 2015.
We also worked together with the events and entertainment department.
Achievements
The Senior Pastor’s and Rev Mrs. Odusote’s Birthday was marked low key. The Church Anniversary was with a
new dimension last year considering the fact that it was an evening programme of Praise unlike previous ones
. Also it was a night of testimonies from the period of inception of the Church. All Pastors were ministered to w
ith the “Pastors Showers”.
INCOME & EXPENDITURE LIST
Church Anniversary Expended Budget
S/N
1
2
3
4
5
6
Item
Malt
Adult snack
Children snack
Children Caprisonne
Pastors & Elders
Anniversary Cake
Unit Price (N)
2,300
200
100
1750
1000
25,000
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Qty
31 Cartons
700 people
80 kids
2 packs
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1
Amount(N)
71,300
140,000
80,000
3,500
40,000
25,000
7
8
Take-away Nylon
Decoration
Total
300
425,000
8 packets
2,400
425,000
715,200
Note: The sum of N725,000.00 was released by the Anniversary Committee but N715,200 expenses were incur
red to run the programme, which leaves us with the balance of N9,800.00 and same returned to the Benevole
nce Committee.
Challenges
It has been discovered that in the process of reviewing the performance of the previous programmes, there h
as not been any dedicated template to assess the gainful impact in the lives of the participants.
There was not much donation of items last year 2015 towards the Benevolence Sunday unlike previous episode
s; as a result of this shortcoming, money had to be sourced to supplement.
Plans for the Next Quarter
No major programme for the department in this quarter but will work with the Home Care Director toward the
Easter programme.
Early planning in order to maintain all existing programmes and also continue to work in collaboration with oth
er departments where necessary by ensuring a better participation and organisation.
Recommendation/Conclusion
There will be better planning, organisation and improvement on all programmes to be carried out.
Assistant Director, Special Programmes
Bosede Omodara
FELLOWSHIPS
REPORT OF THE HOME CARE DIRECTORATE FOR THE QUARTER
1. Introduction:
We thank God for his faithfulness to us through this quarter, may his name be praised. The Homecare
Directorate continues to forge ahead by the mercies of God. Here is the summary of our activities during the
period under review:
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2. Activities:
i)
Care Pastors’ Monthly Prayer meeting
ii)
Creation of new Centers and new zones
iii)
Appointment of new Care Pastors and zonal care pastors
iv)
Home Care Rally was held on 27th&28th November, 2015
v)
More members were added to the Church through the Homecare
vi)
Some needs of genuine members are met
3. Goals for the next quarter:
i)
Care pastors quarterly retreat
ii)
Care pastors training and refresher course
iii)
Easter Bash/Picnic in march 2016 with a view to bring people together in fellowship
iv)
Homecare sport competition in April 2016
v)
To create 20 new centers, at least 2 new centers per zone
4. Challenges:
 Some of our care pastors needs empowerment
 There is need for the church to reinforce the welfare programme as many people keeps
trooping into the homecare office for assistance
 There is need for a dedicated bus for monitoring of care centers on Thursdays and Sundays
as the directorate engages in aggressive visitation of our centers.
 We need new centers and more Care Pastors
Conclusion:
We pray for more grace for our care pastors.
Specialized Counseling Department
Mid-term review (July to Dec. 2015)
INTRODUCTION
This report presents an overview of activities covering the period under review, July2015 to Dec.2015
The department was set up to provide godly quality professional counseling services and guidance to individuals
in the following areas:
Business, Politics, Finance, Career & Academics, Relationships & Human Angles issues and other Spiritual
Matters.
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Counseling activities took place in all but politics and many presentations were general in nature and handled
as presented in counseling sessions.
The bulk of prospective counselees are from first timers’ reception in line with the Snr. Pastor’s close the back
door initiative. This cluster included many who came out to answer salvation call. We note that there is an
increase in the use of counseling services in the church by older members of the congregation.
We also note that some who have gone through counseling have been noted to have picked up in commitment
to church activities. Thanks to our CM and HOM the outcomes that we have seen are impressive.
During this period, some pre and post counseling took place by telephone. Some of the counseling activities
were clients coming in response to the weekly TV program hosted by the senior pastor.
There was active collaboration with various members of the church, power ministry, protocol, Sunday school,
youths etc (Ref. acknowledgements in the addendum).
We note that some counselors were very active due to the peculiarity of their jobs.
There are some good testimonies from some counselees after their sessions with the department.
We are grateful to God.
2.0. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES FOR THIS PERIOD.
2.1 Statistics
A. Counselee intakes satisfactorily concluded ……………… ……………..…67
B. Ongoing engagements (Follow up issues)……………………………………06
C. No responses to appointment (of A above, probably)…………………. 35%
D. Part of A above was telephone based ………………………………..about 20%
E. Referrals……Some were made. The referrals went for deliverance, faith clinic, and also to
Women, youths, follow up dept. and Sunday school for mentoring and administrative actions.
F. Counseling activities related expenses were made but are undocumented
2.2 A GLIMPSE INTO CURRENT COUNSELING REVIEWS
General
 Intents / confirmations for church memberships and were followed up after counseling
 Counselees came from other churches and else where
 Some clients came in response to FSA TV weekly telecast by the senior pastor)
 Deliverance situations were seen and handled with the power ministry deliverance team
 Rededications, salvations, and conversion were aptly seen and handled
Human Angle/Relationship issues
These are some of the presentations seen
 Premarital pregnancy situations and also battery and marital infidelity.
 Family abandonment, bereavements, economic and financial support situations and requests
 Requests for financial support for business debt repayments, legal fees, police and court processes,
school fees, accommodation, medicals, rents and transportation.
 Job or work related wage issues (unpaid debts), and requests for Job and business assistance
 Bitterness and unforgiveness in relationships
 Clients wanting to be pastors or missionaries in the church from else where
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Health Related
Medical
related
counseling
took
place
and
there
were
interventions.
Appropriate counsels and support were given. Referrals were made especially to those needing expert
advice and attention. Medically personnel within the church were quite helpful. Some of these presentations
were anxieties, fears, HIV related etc
Spiritual
Some presentations were of this nature
 Need for salvation, rededication or deliverance
 Clients request for spiritual guidance and counsel, and also church membership
 Clients with Suicidal tendencies, disillusionment, sleeping disorders, torments from agony and
fears
 Clients with persistent communications with long dead persons and such like
 Near success syndrome experiences
2.3 ACTIONS TAKEN
 Those who got born again and indicated desire for FSA church membership
1. Encouraged to be part of Sunday school and the house fellowship system
2. They were taken to the youth dept., follow up and the GS for follow-up actions.
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


Those who needed deliverance were handed over to the deliverance team of the power ministry
Where pregnancies were part of the counseling mix, Rev Mrs. Peju Adegbile came in handy
For counseling that had medical components Dr.Isiramen Victoria was contacted
Group Counseling technique were used a couple of times
Referrals Made to
 Youth Fellowship, New converts Sunday School Class, Home Care Directorate.
 Faith Clinic, Deliverance Team, Welfare Department,
2.4 CHALLENGES
 Multi tasking counselors on Sundays is a challenge to the team. Sometimes some want to see a
counselor just after the service. That is the time to give the required service to these counselees
after the 1st contact meeting at the reception.
 Getting the necessary commitments for weekdays counseling activities is a challenge for some
counselors usually due to nature of work.
 Need for documentation equipment : desktop computer and printer
 Just for the records, no confidentially secure counseling room.
 Developing a counseling Library.
2.5 GOALS/PLANS
 EDUCATION SEMINAR with FOCUS on Young persons in school / parents/ guardians
 ACADEMIC COACHING SERIES 1, TARGET : JSS2 going to JSS3 / SS2 going to SS3
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 COUNSELING AWARENESS WEEK: Church wide sensitization to the availability of counseling services in
the church on 2 days, 7th & 12th of the anniversary month of the church.
 ACADEMIC COACHING SERIES 2, TARGET: SS3 and Focus: JAMB / WASC EXAMS. Need to give FSA kids a
performance lift by this intervention
 Retreat designed for Capacity building & midterm review for counselors.
 Routine weekly counseling meetings will continue
 Boost Telephone and explore counseling services opportunities using social media
3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Membership drive for the counseling department
2. Counselors should on Sundays; give priority to attending to client’s needs whenever there is a
surge.
3. To improve the synergy with other departments in the church
We conclude with A THANK YOU to the many persons (some of whom are listed below) who provided various
forms of support to the counseling department. For the opportunity, to be of service, many thanks to our HOM,
CM and Senior Pastor.
ADDENDUM
Acknowledgments
1. Rev. Babajide Olowodola, Snr.Pastor
2. Rev Mrs. Ibukun Odusote, CM
3. Rev Julius Msheliza, Resident Pastor
4. Pst Ikechukwu Eke HOM
5. Rev. Peju Adegbile
6. Sis. Victoria Isiramen
7. Pst. Femi Adeosun
8. Pst. Mike Samuel
9. Bro Greg Areghan
10. ALL COUNSELORS IN THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
CARE MINISTRIES FIRST QUARTER 2015/2016 REPORT FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH ASOKORO
THE CARE MINISTRIES First & Second Quarters 2015/16 Report will cover Welfare/Dorcas, Refreshment and
Empowerment Ministries Respectively. The report for Welfare /Dorcas and Refreshment Ministries are ready.
However, the report for empowerment will be forwarded when same will be available. The reports are as follow:
1.
Welfare/Dorcas Ministry 1st Quarter 2015/2016 Church Year Report
1. Friday Ojone Ukwela - Director
2. Philomina Boufini - Asst Director
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INTRODUCTION
The first quarter of the year 2015/2016 Church year was a great one though with some challenges. But in all,
we give God all the Glory. The Welfare/Dorcas Ministry is primarily charged with the responsibility of taking
care of the needy in our midst.
GOAL FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
1. To cater for the needs of the Ministers
2. To cater for the needs of the Widows
3. To cater for the needs of the Members
ACHIEVEMENTS
During the quarter under review, the Church through the Welfare/Dorcas Ministry has been able to cater for
the needs of more than One hundred members for transport fairs, School fees, provisions, medical bills and
rents.
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Incomes were generated from the Church and for most times Welfare officials. The needy among us were the
beneficiaries.
CHALLENGES
Insufficient funds to meet the needs of members.
PLANS FOR THE NEW CHURCH YEAR
Our plans for the new church year still remain “to meet the needs of at least 70% of the Church members and
worshippers and to cater for all the Ministers and Widows”.
To achieve this we will need financial support as well as material support, such as food items, cloths, house
hold items etc.
BUDGET
1. Meeting the needs of 23 Ministers
2. Meeting the needs of 10 widows
3. Meeting the needs of Church members
4. Transport Allowance for full time Pastors
TOTAL
=
=
=
=
=
2,060,800/yr
600,000/yr
5, 200,000/yr
2, 400,000/yr
N10,260,800
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONCLUSION
1. Financially placed individual church members should be encouraged to contribute to the pulse of the
Welfare Ministry.
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2. At least two more persons should be added to the Ministry.
3. The Welfare/Dorcas Ministry needs an office.
2.
REPORT OF THE REFRESHMENT UNIT 2015/2016
DIRECTOR: - SISTER PHINA IJEBOR
INTRODUCTION:We give God all the glory, honour and adoration, whose grace tremendously abounded towards us in the
year under review.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
 We provided Water /snacks for the entire church/refreshment for the pastorate during every divine
visitation.

We provided drinks for the entire church and refreshment for the pastorate during the breaking of
January 2016 fasting.

We served refreshments to security department every Sunday.

We provided thanksgiving cake for celebrants at the end of every month.

We bought gifts for wedded couples and for brethren that celebrated landmark birthdays every month

Expenditure for the month of July 2015-Jan. 2016, To be confirmed to hand over
FINANCIAL EXPENSES FOR THIS YEAR UNDER REVIEW = to be confirmed Due to handover
CHALLENGES:
We are experiencing a lot of challenge at the present office/kitchen being used at the moment and below
are the major challenges;

Our Freezer has packed up and despite promises to repair it nothing has been done till date.

Difficulty in preserving foods which leads to wastage and serving of warm drinks/water even during
severe heat period.

Late approval of budgets/fund affects smooth operation.
PLANS FOR THE NEW CHURCH YEAR;
We plan to meet briefly every Sunday after service to address issues concerning our department and to find
out if our assignment for the day was carried out successfully.
We plan to be waiting on the Lord every third Tuesday of the month and meet for prayers between 5pm and
6pm to enhance our spiritual lives.
TESTIMONY:
One of our members (Chinaza) wedded last year Dec. We thank God for granting us journey mercies to her
wedding to and fro Lagos
We Thank God for the wisdom and grace bestowed unto our department, hence we are better organized.
We will like to use this medium to send our appreciation to the pastorate and the church management for their
support towards making our department functions effectively and for their approval to move our office/ kitchen
to a more suitable environment (former Benevolence Office)
We pray that the Almighty God will keep us, as we look forward to a more glorious new church year.
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REPORT OF THE OUTREACH MINISTRY
Coordinating Minister
Sola Olowodola
Ministers in Charge
Evangelism
Pastor Bayo Adedeji
Missions
Pastor Mark Makinde
Communication, Media & Marketing
Dcn. David Sinou
Reception & Visitation
Bro. Blaise Ijebor
INTRODUCTION
The Outreach Ministry comprises of four (4) Ministries namely: Missions; Evangelism; Communication, Media &
Marketing; and Reception and Visitation. Below are the quarterly reports of the Ministries:
RECEPTION AND VISITATION MINISTRY
1.0
The Reception and Visitation Ministry is focused on ensuring that first timers and other visitors to the church
have an enjoyable experience and a great first impression of the church with a view to converting a higher
proportion of these visitors to members.
The Ministry has the following departments:
(a)
Reception Team
– headed by Deacon Alayande
(b)
Excellences/Integration Team – headed by Sis. Ropo Kayode-Ojo
(c)
Visitation Team
– headed by Bro. Chibuzor Obi
(d)
Meeters
– headed by Bro. Chibuzor Obi
(e)
Young Believers Follow-Up Team – headed by Bro. Peace Olasunde
1.1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
GOALS
Help increase average attendance at Sunday Service to 2000 by December, 2016;
Increase the conversion rate of visitors to regular worshippers to over 20%;
Assist new members and new converts grow into mature workers;
Support the member’s spiritual growth by organizing exhortation and prayer sessions.
1.2
ACHIEVEMENTS
During the quarter Oct. – Dec. 2015, the church received over 305 first timers visitors, 455 Excellences and
about 200 new converts.
1.3
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
Activities carried out during this quarter were as follows:(i)
Members minister to first time visitors to help them feel welcome as well as inform them about
the vision and programs of the church;
(ii)
Newcomers were assigned to members for follow up and to provide answers to any questions they
may have;
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The committee meets every 2nd Sunday of each month to pray for our visitors. Each first visitor that
visited the church during the quarter received a bag of rice.
1.4
EXCELLENCIES/INTEGRATION TEAM
During the quarter a total of 246 individuals or 19% of the first timers graduated from the Excellency
Group; these individuals completed the 4 weeks integration program.
The Excellency Team also organised a Special Lunch with Senior Pastor Program on Sunday 13th Dec. 2015 for
all individuals who graduated from the Excellency Group since inception. Over 600 persons attended the lunch
program and had the opportunity to interact with the Senior Pastor and other elders.
Senior Pastor has instructed that the Lunch with Senior Pastor be developed into a quarterly program for
current grandaunts from the Excellency Group.
1.5
VISITATION TEAM AND MEETERS
Of the over 1,305 first time visitors that attended service during the quarter, the Team
(i)
Sent test messages to each of them to thank them for their visit and invite them to visit again
(ii)
called and prayed with 1,080
(iii)
visited 132 first timers at their homes
YOUNG BELEIVERS FOLLOW-UP TEAM
(i)
190 people responded to Altar calls during the period under review;
(ii)
Young believers get together was organized and held on Sunday, March 8th, 2015. A total of about
130 young believers were in attendance;
(iii)
A new bulk SMS account was opened to serve the new converts as the church SMS account could
not fully meet the need required;
(iv)
The Sunday school session of the Believers’ Class still remains the most viable. The attendance
has greatly improved;
(v)
The team meets every Tuesday evening to pray for the new converts between 5.30om to 6pm.
1.7
CHALLENGES
Our practice is to hand over new “members to be” to Sunday School Representative but thereafter, we have no
means of monitoring them. It would be useful if there was some mechanism to check maybe through Sunday
School Department on the continued attendance of these new “members to be”, to know if there is any
substantial increase (at least a percentage of the number we sent forth every month).
1.8
OTHER CHALLENGES & RECOMMENDATIONS
(i)
We need more capable hands in all the departments under the Ministry;
(ii)
Visiting First Timers at home is difficult and the majority of them do not want us to visit them at
home;
(iii)
Unfounded commitment in those responding to altar calls. Some of them merely responded to get
closer to material gains and will not want to be disturbed afterwards
1.9
PLANS FOR THE NEW CHURCH YEAR
RECEPTION COMMITTEE:
(i)
Formalize the department’s in-house follow-up efforts on first-timers. Every week, a number of
newcomers are assigned to Committee Members to call or send SMS. This is a great opportunity for
committee members to encourage first timers to come again;
(ii)
Continue with our current activities including our monthly prayer meeting held in conjunction with the
Excellencies Integration Unit on the second Sunday of the month.
1.6
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EXCELLENCES/INTEGRATION TEAM:
(i)
In conjunction with Sunday School Ministry, commence the Special Excellency Sunday School Classes
in Feb. 2016.
(ii)
Provide refreshment for Excellences each Sunday;
(iii)
Give each second-timer a new Bible as a mark of the beginning of a relationship with the Church;
(iv)
Organize a quarterly Lunch with Senior Pastor for the Excellences that graduated during the quarter.
VISITATION TEAM AND MEETERS:
(v)
Explore the possibility of carrying out follow-up visit to the homes of our Excellences.
YOUNG BELIEVERS FOLLOW-UP TEAM
(i)
We would like to propose a monthly funding of at least N5000,00 for the special bulk SMS account that
has been created for this course to allow for continuous availability of funds on the account at every
point of need;
(ii)
Make effort to attract more mature believers in the church to join the team and be committed to the
goals and increase our commitment to sending scriptures and prayers to encourage new converts for
at least the first one month of their conversion;
(iii)
Organize another Young Believers Get Together by November, 2015.
1.10
BUDGET
The proposed budget for the Ministry for the 2015/16 Church year is N6,515,200.00. The detailed breakdown
of the budget is as follows:
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR CHURCH YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE 2016
(i)
RECEPTION COMMITTEE:
Description Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Annual
One off
Total
Refreshment
Snacks
12,500.00
650,000.00
Drinks
1,500.00
78,000.00
Fruits
1,200.00
62,400.00
Gift
Stationery
15,000.00
60,000.00
Printing
120,000.00
480,000.00
Sub. Total – Reception Committee
1,330,400.00
(ii)
EXCELLENCIES/INTEGRATION TEAM:
Description
Weekly
Monthly
Refreshment
Snacks
12,500.00
Drinks
1,500.00
Fruits
1,200.00
Gift
Bibles
12,500.00
Stationery
Quarterly
Annual
One off
Total
650,000.00
78,000.00
62,000.00
25,000.00
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650,000.00
100,000.00
Crash Membership Program
Stationery
Refreshment
Honorarium
Graduants Get Together
Venue
Entertainment
Sub- Total – Excellencies/ Integration Team
15,000.00
25,000.00
50,000.00
60,000.00
100,000.00
200,000.00
15,000.00
75,000.00
60,000.00
300,000.00
2,260,400.00
(iii)
VISITATION TEAM AND MEETERS:
Description
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly Annual
One off
Total
Computer
250,000.00
250,000.00
System
&
Printer
Sweets
700.00
36,400.00
Lunch (Food &
12,000.00
624,000.00
Beverage)
Phones
12,000.00
12,000.00
(N4,000x3)
Fueling
12,500.00
150,000.00
(Personal
Cars)
Calls – Recharge Card
Re-invitation
1,500.00
78,000.00
Praying with
1,500.00
78,000.00
first timers
Follow-up for
1,500.00
78,000.00
visitations
SMS
1,500.00
78,000.00
Uniforms
Shirts (4 sets)
160,000.00
160,000.00
Suits Male
300,000.00
300,000.00
Suits Female
200,000.00
200.000.00
Training Quarterly
Stationery
7,500.00
30,000.00
Refreshment
12,500.00
50,000.00
Honorarium
10,000.00
40,000.00
Picnic
Venue
15,000.00
15,000.00
Entertainment
60,000.00
60,000.00
Sub- Total – Visitation Team and Meeters
2,239,400.00
(iv)
YOUNG BELEIVERS FOLLOW-UP TEAM
Description
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
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Annual
One off
Total
Refreshment
Snacks
5,500.00
Drinks
750.00
Graduants Get Together
Venue
Entertainment
Sub. Total – Young Believers Follow-up Team
GRAND TOTAL
2.0
2.1
2.2
286,000.00
39,000.00
15,000.00
75,000.00
60,000.00
300,000.00
685,000.00
6,515,200.00
COMMUNICATION, MEDIA & MARKETING MINISTRY
GOALS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
The main responsibilities assigned to the Communication, Media & Marketing Ministry are as follows:
i) Superintend the Departments within the Ministry; namely Television, Radio & Audio as well as Public
Relations;
ii) Ensure that the Church presence in the media(TV, Radio or Newspapers) is effective;
iii) Coordinate the Church announcements;
iv) Revive the Church Radio Outreach programme;
v) Organize the coverage/publicity of Church programmes and activities by the Mass Media;
vi) Manage the recruitment and training of workers needed by the various Departments
ACHIEVEMENTS
The following achievements have been recorded so far:
A) Television Department
i)
Rescue Mission, the Church TV programme was regularly aired on AIT every Sunday morning
from 6:45 am to 7:00 am except on one(1) occasion during the period under consideration;
ii)
The TV broadcast has been extended to ITV Channel which started on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at
5:15-5:30pm. Thanks to the arrangements graciously made by Bro. Aminu Asanu at no extra cost
to the Church;
iii)
Three hundred and eighty-eight (388) first timers out of the Two thousand three hundred and
fifty-five (2,355) visitors who attended our worship services were attracted by the Church
Television broadcast. This represents an average of 16.47%. (Out of every six (6) persons who
visited the Church for the first time between July and December 2015, one (1) was attracted by
the TV programme)
iv)
Sixty (66) telephone calls made by viewers from various states of the Federation were received
and handled by our Telephone Counselors ;
v)
The Church announcements were properly handled every Sunday by a group of eight (8) TV
presenters who adhere strictly to the corporate dressing directive and often meet for prayers
under the supervision of Dcns. Funke Oga, the TV Director.
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(B) Radio & Audio Department
i)
ii)
iii)
The Church Radio programme which was temporally suspended since March 2012 was finally
revived under the supervision of Sis Mopelola Adegbite, the new Radio & Audio Director;
The new programme which is tagged ‘’TESTIMONY TIME’’ kicked off on 1st November 2015 and is
broadcasted on LOVE FM, 104.5 Mega Hertz every Sunday morning from 7:00-7:15 pm;
The messages are carefully prepared and presented by Bro. Seth Arastus.
(C) Public Relations Department
i)
The Department was in constant liaison with media houses and ensured that major programmes
and activities of the Church such as monthly Thanksgiving Services, Carol Services ( Hymns
Reloaded, Christmas Carol), Cross-over Service,….etc were properly covered and aired on major
TV Stations such as NTA, AIT and Silverbird TV;
ii)
Foursquare Asokoro is now one of the places that Media Houses visit regularly for views and
comments of its Senior Pastor, Rev B. OLOWODOLA, on national issues.
2.3
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
A)-TV Department
i) The Church paid the sum of two million seven hundred and ninety five thousand (2,795,000) Naira to
AIT as broadcast fee for the period under review;
ii) Telephone Counselors bought the credit cards needed for telephone counseling by themselves;
B)-Radio & Audio Department
i) The Church also paid the sum of two(2)hundred thousand (200,000) Naira to LOVE FM Radio Station as
broadcast fee for the first quarter (Nov 2015- Jan 2016).
C)-Public Relations
i) A total amount of Sixty five thousand (65,000)Naira was spent by the Church on the welfare and
transport of Media team members during their visits between July and December 2015.
2.4
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
2.5
CHALLENGES
On July 19,2015 the Church TV programme could not be aired on AIT due to technical issue;
Need for new telephone counselors who will handle calls from viewers/listeners of new Church
programmes on ITV Television Station and LOVE FM Radio Station;
Lack of free telephone lines to encourage callers;
Lack of working tools (i.e. Teleprompter, Make up and Ward robe allowance) for TV Presenters;
Inability of TV presenters to meet regularly to pray and review past presentations with a view to
improving;
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
With the support of the Church leadership, The Communication, Media & Marketing Ministry will continue
to work in order to attain the following main goals :
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i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Ensure that the Church TV and Radio programmes are regularly aired and the phone calls from
viewers or listeners properly handled by committed Counselors
Organize an in house training for TV Presenters for Church announcements with adequate
resource persons and a visit to notable media organizations in Abuja;
Purchase of one (1) Radio Set and five(5) telephone handsets for telephone counseling
Continue to ensure adequate publicity and coverage of Church programmes and activities by TV,
Radio and Newspapers.
3.0
EVANGELISM DEPARTMENT:
The Evangelism Department of Foursquare Gospel Church, Asokoro under the outreach Ministries is assigned
the responsibility to carry out Evangelism outreaches and Discipleship of new converts on zonal basis.
This cardinal responsibility was carried out second Sunday’s of every month in the last quarter of 2015 apart
from December which was designated for Love Feast and fellowship among the Crack Team members
3.1.
GOALS FOR THE QUARTER UNDER REVIEW 2015/2016
The goal is the same as that outlined for the year as follows:
 Our goal was to be the catalyst that would engineer the numerical growth of the Asokoro Church.
 To be whole heartedly committed, consistent and relentless in our quest to achieving these goals.
 To take the gospel to the people that sit in darkness, heal the broken hearted and comfort the
comfortless.
 To make the word of God a living reality in people’s lives.
 Ensure that the Church rescue initiatives, namely Prison Outreach and Hospital Outreach are vibrant
and effective;
 Support the promotion of evangelism as one of our core values both within and outside the Church;
 Manage the recruitment of new members into the Department;
 Coordinate training for the Department.
3.2.
a)
i)
ii)
ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2015:
Street Evangelsim
2No. outreaches were conducted within the last Quarter of 2015
192No. Contacts was established and documented
iii)
29No. of Converts was recorded out of the contacts.
iv)
8No. could be accounted for out of the 29No. Converts
b) Under Prison Outreach
Outreach activities to Prisons finally kicked off in the last quarter.
Thanks to the efforts of Pastor Femi Adeosun, and Brother Ayodeji Alonge
The Church entered into partnership with The Prison Fellowship of Nigeria(PFN), Abuja Chapter;
Opportunities to access and minister in three (3) prisons, namely Kuje, Suleja and Dukpa were offered to our
Church in the time table made available by PFN;
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A team from the Church visited Kuje Prison in September 2015 with the Church bus which was graciously
provided by The Transport Directorate. On that occasion, some inmates gave their lives to Christ;
An arrangement was made by the team to facilitate the transportation of a Prisoner, Mr Jona Jesse, who gained
his freedom and apparently was stranded in Abuja to re-unite with his family in Yola;
Bro. Ayodéji Alonge volunteered and participated in the 4th Cycle of the PFN training progamme called 'The
Prisoner Journey.'
c) Under Hospital Outreach
The Hospital team members visited Wuse General Hospital eight(8) times on Sunday afternoons and The Sisters
of Nativity Hospital, Jikwoyi once(1) between July and December 2015.
During the visits, eighty-six (86) patients were prayed for and twenty- three (23) patients or visitors gave their
lives to Christ.
Weekly Church bulletins (Sunday service) were distributed to both patients and visitors during the visits; some
basic food and toilet items such as tin milk, Sardines, Toilet soap and Toilet rolls were also offered to needy
patients.
CHALLENGES:
D.
Our challenges remain the same
i)
Most of the contacts have their churches already where they fellowship, so when they come once or
twice as visitors they returned back to their churches. While some only pass through Abuja as
visitors.
ii)
Lack of commitment on the part of the zonal members to devotedly follow-up these converts with
persuasive and aggressive spirit.
iii)
Most of the contacts are not financially buoyant to transport themselves to the church due to distance,
as our church buses ply very limited routes.
iv)
Feeding the Crack Team members before going on outreach is becoming a challenge.
Challenges Under Prison and Hospital
a) - For Prison Outreach
i)
ii)
Need to follow up the inmates that gave their lives to the Lord and raise funds to support them;
Lack of capacity and resources like housing, funds, job opportunities, etc. which are necessary
for the social and professional re-integration of some needy inmates after prison life;
b) - For Hospital Outreach
i)
Shortage of funds necessary for the purchase of food/toilet items needed during Hospital visits.
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ii)
Need of more committed hands that will help extend hospital outreach activities to other medical
facilities;
- Inability to find a confirmed Healing minister who can handle a training course/seminar for
hospital team members on how to minister divine healing.
iii)
E.
PLANS FOR FEBRUARY TO JUNE 2016
Our activities have been suspended. This is in line with the Church directives that all members must
participate in the fasting and prayer excise which is expected launch us into the Year of Supernatural
Help.
Among other strategies as the Holy Spirit enables in the next two quarters:
i).
We hope to employ persuasive method at ensuring that the zonal care Pastors Mobilized their
members to aggressively follow-up all contacts in their zones.
ii).
We hope to organize a seminar on evangelism that would expose members to its invaluable
benefits.
iii).
We will ensure that at least 10% of the total contacts for these quarters are added to HIS
Church.
iv).
We hope to increase the number of our crack-team members to 70Nos to enhance
accelerated increase in our outreaches.
v).
We hope to organize Evangelism Seminar within the year to sensitize members on the
importance of evangelism and its relevance to the Kingdom.
vi).
We hope to go Internet Evangelism.
Plans for the Next Two Quarters (Prison and Hospital)
a) - For Prison Outreach
i)
To sensitize Church members about the Prison Outreach so as to raise more team members;
ii)
To raise funds and purchase boxers and underwears for inmates;
iii)
To continue to visit the three (3) above mentioned prisons and minister to inmates;
iv)
To pay to Prison Fellowship of Nigeria(PFN),Abuja Chapter the yearly due of our Church which is
N10,000(ten thousand).
b) - For Hospital Outreach
i)
To attract more workers into the hospital team by continuing to advertise church outreach efforts ;
ii)
To seek the assistance of the Church leadership in getting a competent Healing minister who will
handle the training seminar on how to minister to the sick.
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F.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE NEXT TWO QUARTERS
1
Identification of outreach areas
N5,000
2
Cost of tracts printing
N15,000
3
Cost of SMS
N2,000
4
SMS to members of the affected zone/crack-team members
N2,200
5
Branded T-Shirt @ N1,700
N280,500
6
Refreshment for crack-team @ N1000 per person for 40 people
N200,000
7
Transportation of members (Fueling)
N44,000
8
9
4.0
Post (Collation of list of contacts, collation of list of attendance, follow
up SMS/Calls
N38,500
Seminar on Evangelism
N700,000
Church support for Prison and Hospital Outreach @ N50,000/Qtr
N100,000.00
GRAND TOTAL
N1,387,200.00
MISSIONS DEPARTMENT
4.1
VISION:
Align with the Strategic Mission vision of Foursquare Gospel church Asokoro through Excellence in Groaning,
Giving and Going to make disciples of all Nations.
4.2
MISSION:
To help the Church become Missional through effective mobilization and Discipleship, Strategic
Partnership and development for effective Global evangelization.
4.3
2015/2016 GOALS
S/N
GOAL
1
Prayer Mobilization
DESCRIPTION
Strength Omega strike force members meet
to pray every Tuesday.
Use of Prayer digest by members
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TIMELINE
Every Tuesday
5-6pm
2
Omega 2 project Missionary
Enlistment
3
Intercessors Retreat
4
Mobilization Mission Awareness
5
Short term mission outreaches
6
Mission resource and Exhibition
center
7
Mission Awareness Month
4.4
Increase Enlistment of missionaries by 50%
and partner with more mission agencies for
strategic monthly missionary support.
Organize team members to meet to pray and
have Bible discussion session.
Achieve 60% Increase in membership
awareness on the church mission effort and
encourage members to undertake more
mission tasks.
Mobilize members to engage actively by going
to the lost and unsaved
Develop and establish a new platform for
global mission and personal spiritual growth
awareness and opportunities.
Plan and Execute focused activities in the
church for awareness of global mission in
AHE.
June, 2016
June, 2016
June, 2016
June 2016
May-July 2016
July, 2016
ACHIEVEMENTS
The Dept. had various activities within the period in review. Below show the achieved goals.
S/N
GOAL
DESCRIPTION
1
Mission Volunteers
 7No. Volunteers have been deployed for a 1-year Crosscultural mission’s training.
 1No. Volunteer has also embarked on education mission
survey work to Madagascar.
 5No. Volunteers are being prepared for active church
planting work.
2
Prayer Mobilization
 Members of the Omega Strike force were actively involved
in daily fasting and prayer for Omega 2 missionaries all
over the regional spread. Omega strike force members
meet to pray every Tuesday. Use of Prayer digest by
members had been well sustained.
 Omega/mission update regularly featured through
multimedia projection on Sundays.
3
Omega 2 project Missionary
 As at the last quarter of 2015 300 missionaries had been
Enlistment
enlisted for strategic field partnership.
 We have secured partnership with missionaries in Lebanon,
Egypt, UAE under our regional enlistment plan.
4
Mobilization Mission Awareness
 Awareness is building up gradually among different units
and individual members.
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Short term mission outreach
 Arrangement is being concluded for a short term mission
among the Kanberis
CHALLENGES/NEEDS

We are currently in need of a good and strong Hilux Four wheel truck that will help facilitate
our proposed outreach programs
4.5
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTERS
Dedicate our completed mission resource center.
Organize mission Intercessor’s Seminar.
Organize workshop for medical mission’s team.
Complete the translation Omega 2 Project document into Portuguese, Arabic and French for easy
relationship with non-English speaking Partners and Missionaries under Omega 2 Project.
Sustaining our scheduled Omega 2 Mission Sunday (A day to be dedicated for mission awareness and
testimonies from the field and omega2 project mobilization activities for the entire church. It will
feature activities from children, teenagers, and other concerned arms of the church).
e. Organize strategic mission evaluation visit to some of the partnering mission fields/missionaries for
on site evaluation of missionary work/ needs impact and relevancy of omega 2 support.
f. Reprint Omega 2 project document for sharing with strategic/potential stakeholders in the body of
Christ around the world.( On going)
g. Organize second mission outreach to Galuyi, Sherepe, Igu and Kayima villages in Bwari Local council.
h. Organize stakeholders meeting on omega 2 project for update on state of partnership and vision
recasting.
4.6
S/N
1.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE NEXT TWO QUARTERS (Missions Department)
ITEMS
COST/ BREAKDOWN
Monthly Missionary Support
 Local and Foreign
Transfers
to
prospected
500missionaries. (12monthsx12million x50%)
 Bank Charges 12%
 Monitoring and evaluation of missionary activities
Field visits-4visits (Travels and Documentation/Logistic)
Total
N216,000,000.00
N25,920.000.00
N3, 000,000.00
N244, 920,000.00
2.
MISSIONS MONTH
Hosting of Guest Speakers (Sundays)
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 3 Guest ministers at 150,000 (honorarium) plus
50,000 (airfare) N200, 000.00 each.
 Missionary Testifiers- 4nos x N20,000.00
N600,000.00
N80,000.00
Total
N680,000.00
PUBLICATIONS
3.
N800,000.00
 Quarterly printing of omega2 prayer digest (4 times)
 Website (management)
Total
N100,000.00
N900,000.00
OUTREACHES
4.
N5, 000,000.00
 Short term missions
 Medical Missions
 Local Church Planting stations
N20, 000,000.00
N700,000.00
Total
N25, 700, 000.00
TRAININGS/Capacity Building
5.
N100,000.00
 In-house Departmental trainings/Retreat
Total
N100,000.00
STRATEGIC MISSION PROGRAMS
 Quarterly Omega2 Sunday-4x100,000.00
6.
 Stakeholders Forum

Total
TOTAL BUDGET
N400,000.00
N100,000.00
N500,000.00
N272, 800,000.00
TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY TWO MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND NAIRA ONLY.
4.7 Prayer Request
Ask the Lord to bless us with renewed strength to always cross every form of barrier in the area of regular
production Omega2 prayer digest.
Ask the Lord to continue connect us with genuine missionaries as we embark on another round of enlistment
process.
Ask the Lord to breathe on all our proposed programs and activities to come out successfully.
Ask the Lord to add to us more volunteers as we ensure all our units become functional and effective.
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Pray for all the faithful partners and supporters of the omega2 project that they shall never lack resources
and shall continue to enjoy the manifest presence of God.
SOLA OLOWODOLA,
COORDINATING MINISTER
OUTREACH MINISTRY.
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REPORT OF PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
REPORT FOR THE 1ST & 2ND QUARTERS OF 2015/2016 CHURCH YEAR
Coordinating Minister
Julius Msheliza
Ministers in Charge
Grace Channel
Hon. Emma Ibeshi
External Relations
Seun Oyedokun
Power Ministry
Timi Robinson
Refreshing Ministry
Segun Adekoya
QUARTERLY REPORT OF POWER MINISTRY
Core Responsibility – Develop and implement effective spiritual cover and support for all Church, personal
and group needs.
Introduction
We in the Power Ministry can be likened to Secret Service Agents - we give glory to the Most High God for His
awesomeness and intervention in the affairs of men and women in the Assembly of His Excellency. This quarter
was filled with testimonies. Glory be God in the highest.
Divine Visitation
a. Monthly Divine Visitation
Goal
 Divine Visitation is envisioned as an interdenominational monthly programme, for
people to pray their way to receive help from above; this was expected to resonate
into church growth, as we know, when people encounter God, they record
testimonies, and only testimonies can grow the church.
Achievements
 Awareness of dry fasting and prayer is now created in the Assembly of His
Excellency, with the active participation of some worshippers who had previously
thought it impossible to abstain from food for more than 24 hours.
 Although, not as well attended as envisioned, Divine Visitation is second most
attended church programme after Sunday worship service.
 We currently do not have enough time to accommodate the number people who are
willing to share their testimonies.
Challenges
 Poor publicity.
PRAYER TEAM
INTRODUCTION
We give all glory to our God for His abundance grace and strength given to us to serve under the power ministry.
We also appreciate the Lord for His faithfulness and intervention in the affairs of men and women in Asokoro
Church.
Under the prayer team, we have the following departments:67
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
GOALS
(1)
(2)
(3)
The gate keeper team (4-6 pm on Mondays)
The prayer champions (6-8 pm on Mondays)
12 noon – 2 pm daily intercessory meeting;
24 hours prayer chain – quarterly.
To groom a formidable prayer group in Asokoro church in order to keep the fire burning on the
altar 24/7;
To increase the worship attendance numerically through effective praying;
Working closely with other department of the church in order to provide prayer cover.
ACHIEVEMENTS
(1)
Many testimonies recorded during the quarter under review;
(2)
Holding regular prayer meetings;
(3)
Drawing up schedules for vigils, special prayer meetings, miracle service, prayer back-up for
Sunday worship service and rice for Christ programme;
(4)
Being a step with other departmental programmes for effective prayer back up;
(5)
Ensuring prayer programmes is publicized widely in the church;
(6)
Conducting deliverance for the afflicted and the oppressed.
(7)
Organising prayer programmes for the church;
(8)
Any other as assigned by the HOM.
CHALLENGES
(1)
Inconsistency of some of our members;
(2)
The security situation in the country also causes fluctuation in attendance at prayer meetings.
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
(1)
To make prayer a habit in Asokoro Church through wide publication;
(2)
Constantly creating an atmosphere for miracles in Asokoro Church through effective praying;
(3)
Recruiting more people into prayer work force of Asokoro church through one on one interaction
with our members especially the new members;
(4)
Rising up to the occasion of special challenges in the church through prayer chains, intercessory
meetings and prayer squad;
(5)
Improve and sustain the various praying arms of the church;
(6)
Fire on the altar 24/7;
(7)
Prayer retreat for all the intercessors in the church.
COLLEGE OF PROPHETS DIRECTORATE
‘B’ WERE; COLLEGE OF PROPHET AND PRAYER TOWER JULY – SEPT. – DEC. 2015
(1.) INTRODUCTION: Under this arm we have (1) ‘B’WERE (2) College of Prophets (3) Prayer Tower. Thanks be
to God for thus far he has led us in the prophetic ministry.
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(2.) GOALS FOR THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
A. Prophetic Ministry:
1.
Participate at Faith Clinic
2. Prayer walk every Friday of dry fasting
3. Meeting holds 6am – 7am every Sunday
4. Prayer points and alerts are referred to the appropriate quarters.
5. Increase number of participants at Zonal, District and National representation of Asokoro church.
(3.) ACHIEVEMENTS:- Just the same with our goals but with much improvement
(4.) INCOME / EXPENDITURE:- NIL
(5.) CHALLENGES:
1.
More time should be given to prophetic utterance.
2. Prophets should be encouraged to give the word and not be shy
(6.) PLANS FOR THE NEW QUARTER:
1.
Improve on our goals
2. Encourage prophecy
(7.) RECOMMENDATION / CONCLUSION
 More attention to body ministration
B. PRAYER TOWER:
Our god is faithful: by his grace we were able to cover more than 18 hours daily praying and interceding
for personal needs of our members and their prayer request, the church and the nation
 We were able to draft a time table as a guide and are brethren are roasted.
 GOALS FOR THE QUARTER UNDER REVIEW.
We are planning to encourage new brethren to join us.
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 ACHIEVEMENT:
1.
Members and non-members now tarry in the tower.
2. The number of our brethren praying in the tower has increased.
 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE: NIL
 CHALLENGES: No serious challenges recorded.
 PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER: We are giving to improve on our goal.
 RECOMMENDATION / CONCLUSION: Jingles should be presented by multi-media to encourage members
to tarry in the tower quarterly.
C. BI-WERE
(1.) INRODUCTTION
Thanks be to god for his mercy and save deliveries recorded thus far.
JULY 2015 – DEC. 2015
NO.
MONTHS
NO. OF
DELIVERIES
1.
JULY
10
2.
AUGUST
8
3.
SEPTEMBER
9
4.
OCTOBER
12
5.
NOVEMBER
14
6.
DECEMBER
9
TOTAL
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(2.) GOALS FOR THE QUARTER UNDER REVIEW
1.
Tuesday prayer meetings
2. Visit the pregnant women at home
3. Check their medical test result and give advice
4. Organise special programs / lecture on care of pregnancy and new born for the church at large.
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(3.) ACHIEVEMENTS:
During the quarters under review we had 62 deliveries.
(4.) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE: NIL
(5.) CHALLENGES: Time of meeting not quite suitable.
(6.) PLANS FOR THE NEW QUARTER
Build on our achievement and goals
(7.) RECOMMENDATION: Our men should encourage their wives to come for prayer and advise or counselling.
Holy Ghost Ministration Directorate Report for the Quarter under Review
Glory unto the name of the Lord for His ever enduring compassion. He promised us the Spirit of the Father,
the Holy Spirit before His departure from this world. This promise He has kept and this we still enjoy till today.
The unit has never been without His impartation each moment we ask for His enduing.
For the quarter under review:
 22 persons were imparted with the Holy Ghost.
 19 persons were refilled with Holy Ghost.
 Many other persons were rekindled.
There was no session in the months of November and December.
Our prayer is that the Lord continue to pour out His Spirit and Power on us in abundance in Jesus name.
Challenges
Most times, other activities and programmes of the church make it impossible for us to hold Holy Ghost
Ministration Session.
Recommendation
Our prayer this year is that there shall be nothing that will hinder sessions of the Holy Ghost Ministration
again in the name of Jesus. Amen.
May God strengthen in Jesus’ name.
HEALING AND DELIVERANCE SCHOOL
This programme is envisioned to create an atmosphere for people who are oppressed of the enemy in their
body, soul or spirit to be set free by the power of God.
1. Goals for the period under review
 To raise awareness in church.
 To increase attendant
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2. Achievements
o So far, four monthly meetings have held.
o Many testimonies have so far been recorded in the meetings.
3. Challenges
o Lack of awareness among members
o Poor turnout due to lack of publicity.
4. Plans for the next quarter
 To raise awareness in church through regular announcements and distribution of hand
fliers.
 To increase attendant
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LIVING SPRING REPORT
For First and Second Quarter of 2015/2016 Church Year
I.
INTRODUCTION
The Living Spring is a discipleship and training service of the Senior Pastor to download his life into the
next generation of leaders for impact, discovery, growth and excellent-culture development. Living Spring
for these quarters concluded the examination the life of David and started studying the Life of Esther.
II.
ACHIEVEMENTS
S/N
DETAILS
1
Held regular teachings of the living spring.
2
Improved bible knowledge based of attendees.
3
Church is interesting and interactive.
4
Recorded teachings are available on CDs and DVDs
5
Increase in attendance
6
Increase on sales of CDs and DVDs.
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Ripple effect on Sunday Service attendance.
III.
CHALLENGES
 Late arrival of attendees.
 Deficient concentration of attendees in referral to past teachings.
 Use of study materials.
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IV.
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
 Advocate proper use of Study Materials.
 Mobilization for increase in attendance
 To create more awareness for punctuality.
V.
CONCLUSION
By God’s grace, the Living spring in review shows that we can do better; however, this improvement must be
proven in the commitment of trainees to be dedicated.
REPORT OF INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PROGRAMMES MONITORING
INTRODUCTION
The Internal and External Programme Unit was recently recreated as a sub-unit under by the Senior Pastor.
The unit was saddle with the following responsibilities:
 Ensure excellent management of the church programme timing.
 Liaise and coordinate with different unit heads on best possible ways to make their ministrations
impactful.
 Ensure each Church Programs have clearly defined programs goals and objectives
 Monitor the performance of Sunday Service and other Church programs against agreed schedule,
goals and objectives.
 Coordinate Senior Pastor’s appearance at key Ministry programs to ensure no Ministry is marginalized
and promote the effect use of Senior Pastor’s time.
 Develop for approval and implement an annual plan for the department.
 Manage the recruitment of new members into the department.
 Other duties assigned to you by your Minister, Coordinating Minister, the Senior Pastor or the Church
Council.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Within the short period this unit was created, It has successfully achieve the following:
 Creation of Sub-units within the internal and external program unit
o Time Management Team
o Week days program monitoring team
o Weekends program monitoring team
o Pastor on call unit
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 Involved in planning of programs
 Strengthening of programs
 Anchoring of programs in church
 Coordination of Pastor’s time management and roster
 Responsible for drawing service schedule
 Resolved clashes in programming
 Decentralization of Holy Communion serving points thereby reducing time spent during communion.
 Purchase of LG Television and Laptop for time management visuals
CHALLENGES:
We are currently faced with the following challenges:
 Lack of office space to operate from
 Insufficient working tools are hampering our activities.
 We need access to more stationaries
 Still struggling with facilitators during service to keep to the time allotted to them.
 Many departments in the church are not aware of the existence of the unit.
PLANS FOR NEXT QUARTER:
We intend achieving the following:
 Create awareness of the existence of the unit
 To restructure wedding programs to eliminate clashes with other church programs.
 Liaise with other departments to make Weekdays programs more impactful and lively
 Come up with strategies that will encourage more participation of workers at the Living Spring
RECCOMENDATION:
The following are our recommendations
 Provision of office space
 We also need Walkie Talkies to facilitate our coordination’s during programmes
 We should continue to improve in our use of time
 Early submission of programs from different units for ease of synchronization and coordination’s
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REPORT OF REFRESHING MINISTRY
REPORT OF PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY
INTRODUCTION
There has been a radical shift in pastoral development. Today’s Pastoral development requires holistic
approach. The Pastoral Development Directorate is working assiduously to see that Foursquare Asokoro
Pastors tap into the trending global holistic Pastoral development. We thank God for the progress made so
far.
PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT
The Pastoral Development ministry is saddled with the task of equipping Foursquare Asokoro Pastors with
contextualized and holistic resources needed in order to do their pastoral work most effectively. This will lead
to sharpness of mind, longevity in ministry and exponential growth of the church.
GOALS FOR THE QUARTER
1. Develop a training need survey for Foursquare Asokoro Pastors
2. Distribute the feedback forms through the Pastoral Care Ministry coordinating Minister
3. Evaluate the Foursquare Asokoro Pastoral felt needs via the feedback forms
4. Build resources and materials needed to develop the holistic capacity of Foursquare Asokoro
Pastors
5. Organize Quarterly Leadership Development Training for Asokoro Church Pastors and other Leaders
ACHIEVEMENTS
The ministry was able to develop a training needs survey for Foursquare Asokoro Pastors and also
forwarded the feedback forms to the Pastoral Care Ministry for onward distribution to all the Pastors.
CHALLENGES
A training workshop of international repute was organized for our Pastors in November 2015 but had to be
cancelled as it coincided with a National program in Ajebo. Apology was rendered to Rev. Prof. Paul Strand
(former President Bethany International, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA) who was invited as facilitator.
PLAN FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
1. Evaluate the Foursquare Asokoro Pastoral felt needs via the feedback forms
2. Build resources and materials needed to develop the holistic capacity of Foursquare Asokoro
Pastors
3. Disburse the resources and materials needed by each Pastor
4. Organize Quarterly Leadership Development Training for Asokoro Church Pastors and other Leaders.
RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION
Appreciation to our Senior Pastor and Pastoral Care Coordinating Minister for their support. We urge our
Pastors to peruse the TNA survey and return same as soon as possible to help the Pastoral Development
Ministry evaluate and meet their felt needs. Thanks to all the team members for their commitment.
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