ANNUAL MINISTRY REPORT 2012/2013 more healthy churches

ANNUAL MINISTRY REPORT 2012/2013
more healthy churches, more changed lives
“There is one body, Spirit, Lord, faith, baptism,
God and Father of all, who is over all and in all.”
(Based on Ephesians 4:4-6)
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Features
Great Progress...................................................... 2
By Kenneth C. Curry, Jr.
Mission Statement................................................ 2
Core Values.......................................................... 3
Vision Statement.................................................. 3
The Important Dynamic....................................... 4
By William Nolte
Partners in the Gospel......................................... 6
By Douglas Meye
Viable Ministries in Changing Neighborhoods... 9
By Mark Lambert
Working Together Advancing the Mission........ 12
By Kimberly Flowers
The Next Step in Ministry: Church Planting....... 17
By JD Pearring
TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES (TM)
Founded in 1869, TM exists to build a movement of missionempowering relationships by: deepening and developing
pastors as spiritual leaders; coaching and networking
churches toward greater health and missional vitality; and
supporting and initiating viable church planting partnerships.
The Ministry is dedicated to building a strong association
of churches committed to Biblical authority, and who join
together as partners to accomplish God’s mission-objective
of transforming unbelievers through a personal encounter
with Jesus Christ. TM’s covenanting churches, currently
numbering 165, are located in Southern California, Arizona,
Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada, Utah and Washington.
TM is a member of Evangelical Council for Financial
Accountability (ECFA). ECFA is committed to helping Christcentered organizations earn the public’s trust through
developing and maintaining standards of accountability
that convey God-honoring ethical practices.
TM is a member of the National Association of Evangelicals
(NAE) founded in 1942. The NAE extends the Kingdom of God
through a fellowship of member denominations, churches,
organizations, and individuals, demonstrating the unity of
the body of Christ by standing for biblical truth, speaking
with a representative voice, and serving the evangelical
community through united action, cooperative ministry,
and strategic planning.
Camping Ministry............................................... 20
By Michael Pate
Financial Health of the Ministry......................... 22
By Caryn Ryan
Transformation Ministries Staff
and Ministry Affiliates......................................... 25
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Great Progress
By Kenneth C. Curry, Jr., President of the Board of Directors of Transformation Ministries
TM is making progress!
As a Board president, personal financial supporter, TM church staff member, and now a pastor of a TM covenanting church,
I am proud to proclaim emphatically and truthfully, Transformation Ministries (TM) is making great progress!
Last year, I wrote about transition. After transition comes progression – that is
advancement. The Ministry is succeeding in her charge as a movement to missionempowering relationships by: deepening and developing pastors as spiritual leaders;
coaching and networking churches toward greater health and missional vitality;
and supporting and initiating viable church planting partnerships.
If you ever wondered if we are getting anywhere as a mission organization, I want
you to know we are making headway. We are seeing our churches more fully
engaged, pastors strengthened, and we are making great strides in church planting.
I am encouraged during quarterly Board meetings when we vote to include new
churches desiring to partner with TM in ministry. I am encouraged as I hear about
the programs being developed to encourage pastors to stay in the race. I am
encouraged as I see our finances turn around. We need to make more progress
in this last area, but we are making progress.
TM’s advancement is because of your commitment. Yes. You, the one taking the
time to read my few scattered thoughts. You, who annually attend the Transforming
Churches Conference. You, who give money to support and undergird our mission.
You, who pray for the mission of the Ministry. We are making progress for God, and
I still believe the best is yet to come. Keep praying for TM – our mission and our
member churches.
2013-2014 Officers
2013-2014
Officers
2013-2014 Board
Directors
2013-2014
Boardofof
Directors
Kenneth Curry, President
Charity Ali
Josh Matlock
Pat Gopperton, Vice President
Aubrey Barnwell
William Nolte
Josh Matlock, Treasurer
Francis Burgula
David Palmquist
Ronald Stevens, Secretary
Kenneth Curry
Claudette Ratcliffe
William Nolte, Mission Lead
Boris Duran
Jyl Ranabauer
Pat Gopperton
Ronald Stevens
Wayne Leamons
James Walden
Mission
Transformation Ministries exists to build a movement of mission-empowering relationships by:
• deepening and developing pastors as spiritual leaders;
• coaching and networking churches toward greater health and missional vitality; and
• supporting and initiating viable church planting partnerships.
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Core Values
Ordination Standards Council
Because we believe Scripture is God’s infallible word, it is the supreme
authority for Christ-followers and the Church.
Dale Salico, Chair
Neil Frey, Secretary
Alex Chisholm
God-Dependent
William Ford, III
Because we believe Scripture teaches that apart from God we can
do nothing, we are a people of prayer, obedience, faith and risk.
John Hopkins
Jimmie Hubbard
Mission of God
Daniel Huerta
Because we believe salvation is found only in Jesus Christ, we are
committed through work and deed to see all lost people come
to Christ and grow into His fully devoted followers, and to multiply
missional congregations.
Mark Lambert
Linda Long
Diane Lutz
Mission-Empowering Relationships
Kirk Mackie
Because we believe God is a relational being who created
humanity in His image, and because the Scriptures call churches
to interdependent relationships to most effectively carry out God’s
mission, we value building relationships both between pastors and
between congregations.
Keith Magee
Douglas Meye
William Nolte
Robin Perkins
Church as Mosaic
Santos Yao
2013-2014 Camp Advisory Board
Bruce Steel, Chair
Carolyn Aijian
Paul Andresen
David Barton
Donald Carlson
Ronald Johnson
William Nolte
Michael Pate
Andrew Quient
Biblical Authority
Because we believe all men and women are made in the image
and likeness of God, we embrace and celebrate the multiplicity
of generations, ethnic backgrounds, and cultural expression within
the body of Christ modeling reconciliation to the world.
Generation to Generation
Because we believe each generation needs new life in Christ,
we value the development of a new generation of leaders, and
ministries that reach and serve next generations.
Spiritual Leadership
Because we believe Scripture places critical importance
on the quality of leadership, we seek and equip leaders
called by God, sanctified and gifted by the Holy Spirit
who serve in various capacities and guide the church in fulfilling
His purpose.
Vision
We envision a God-empowered movement of churches:
• every pastor growing
• every church healthy
• every community transformed
for Christ.hhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm
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The Important Dynamic
By William Nolte, Chief Executive Officer/Mission Lead
The Annual Ministry Report is a summary and a turning of the page. Practically speaking, it presents the
Ministry during a given period of time, but, just as significantly, it takes a look at where we are headed.
The term Janus Parallelism describes a literary device in which a middle stich of poetry contains a phrase which parallels the
line preceding it, and also parallels the line that follows.
At the Transforming Churches Conference, in October 2012, our Transformation Ministries
(TM) family examined the theme of “One Gospel, Church, Mission” during two (2)
fantastic days hosted by the High Desert Church in Victorville. The initial presentation
of this year’s report is during the 2013 TM family gathering hosted by First Baptist Church
of Downey, and centers our attention on the subject of “Uncommon Disciples”. What
is that core vision which looks both back and also forward?
Our continuing focus and commitment from 2013 moves us forward into 2014 with the
same core vision and mission.
More Healthy Churches,
More Changed Lives!
In the pages of this report, you will see how TM is pursuing that God-given vision through
developing pastors, helping churches be healthy and planting new churches. The end result
will be More Healthy Churches! In keeping with our values of being faithful and fruitful, this
report also seeks to be celebratory and accountable.
The vision is clear. How did we connect leaders and churches to the mission of TM and,
more importantly, the one mission of the Church as a whole?
Connecting
Leaders
To Other Leaders
One of the most telling realities in TM is about those pastors/leaders
who take advantage of the opportunity to be part of a TM Pastor
Mentor Group (PMG), and feel better equipped and supported
in the ongoing challenge of leading a local congregation.
In early 2013, three (3) new PMGs were formed bringing the
total number to eighteen (18). One hundred and sixty-three
(163) leaders meet regularly throughout the TM network as
part of this vital connecting opportunity.
To Training and Resources
A significant developmental focus in TM over the past two
(2) to three (3) years has been the commitment to provide
leadership-specific training. The one essential dynamic in
a healthy church is effective leadership, period, and the
contexts of leadership vary greatly. Therefore, TM provides
specialized resource training for pastors and leaders which
takes into consideration the differences of language, culture,
ministry type, and congregation size. That commitment is
reflected in this report.
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To Their Call and Ministry
One of TMs great joys and privileges is agreeing with God’s
choice of leaders in the recognition of women and men in
our congregations called to full-time service. Over the past
year, we affirmed five (5) individuals through ordination.
What a wonderful experience it is to join in the discernment
process with local churches.
Another way this connection to call and ministry happens in
TM is through the New Church Planting (NCP) process. During
this past year, regularly scheduled Planter Clusters helped
support twenty-six (26) leaders, and four (4) leaders were
affirmed as current or future TM church planters.
Connecting
Congregations
To One Another
TM is an association of covenanting congregations. This is
a clear Biblical model from the inception of the Church.
Welcoming congregations into the fellowship, or into a closer
connection, is an important goal for the Ministry. Over the
past year, three (3) new covenanting congregations joined
TM. In addition, two (2) affiliated congregations were lent a
hand in becoming covenanting churches.
To Resources
As with pastors and leaders, TM is committed to come
alongside congregations with support and resources. This
may happen in the context of pastoral transition; a general
assessment of health and congregational focus; or connection
to organizations and conferences which bring value.
One great example this year was the exclusive arrangement
TM negotiated with Floodgate Productions to provide
media resources to any TM congregation which chose
to take advantage of the two-year opportunity. Other
examples include providing opportunities for congregations
to benefit from conferences such as Catalyst and Willow
Creek’s Leadership Summit.
To a Significant Future Ministry
The privilege of assisting congregations in finding their next
pastoral leader is one of the crucial moments for the ministry
of TM. From initial consultation with church leaders and boards
through the search process, the Ministry is committed to
serve. Every church can benefit from an honest assessment
coupled with strategic, prayerful, and intentional attention
to its mission and vision. One of the best ways TM can serve is
by connecting congregations to the coaching and support
they need for their next step.
Connecting
Looking Forward
One Very Clear Reality
Many of our TM leaders and congregations have observed
and articulated the Ministry’s loss of a bit of that “connection.”
Surely times have changed and the old days aren’t coming
back, but there is an essential dynamic of being an association
which celebrates, and is strengthened and encouraged by a
sense of common mission, camaraderie and, well, connection.
The Good News
TM really does have many ways to support and help every
leader and every church!
Challenging News
Many pastors and churches appear to be unaware or
disconnected. We are in this great mission, together, and
we will flourish and be effective as we build on our mission
connection. This is one clear mandate and commitment
moving forward. Each of us can be a part of improving this
important dynamic. Participate. Communicate. Network.
Healthy churches are connected churches: connected
to Christ, the Head of His church, and to one another as
co-laborers in this great and only mission.
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Partners in the Gospel
By Douglas Meye, Developing Pastors Lead
The gospel birthed the Church. The Church is on mission with
the gospel. It is an ongoing, supernatural dynamic, which brings
healing to our world and glory to God — and Transformation
Ministries (TM) is right in the center of it.
A key element in this exciting dynamic is spiritual leadership.
Take spiritual leadership out of the mix and you will eventually
have a diluted gospel, an anemic church, and a loss of mission.
For this reason, God himself calls, places, and continues to
develop spiritual leaders.
Transforming Churches Conference
Inspiration
The Transforming Churches Conference (TCC) is the
one event to which all of our churches, leaders, and
members are invited. What a great conference was
held in 2012 at High Desert Church of Victorville themed:
ONE — Gospel, Church, Mission.
Ninety-four (94) pastors attended the event with 588
conferees. Evaluations averaged 4.54 out of a possible 5.
Very, very positive!
One pastor shared,
“This conference was a great
blessing to me.”
Another added, “Sessions were
full of needed information.”
We at TM want to partner with God. Our goal is to provide
every spiritual leader in TM with opportunities to receive the
Spirit’s inspiration, useful information, and help with practical
ministry application. Because we are required by God to be
both faithful and fruitful, we continually measure our efforts,
and we now share the results with you.
The Gospel Calls Pastors to be Leaders
By Jason Hickey, Student Ministries Pastor, Beachpoint Church of Fountain Valley
I am excited to pursue ordination with Transformation Ministries
To be ordained by recommendation of the very same people
because these are the men and women that I have been
that helped me get where I am today will be an incredible
doing ministry with for the last ten (10) years of my life. These
honor and joy for both myself and my family. We are so
people have seen me grow up in my faith, and some have
blessed to have this opportunity, and look forward to the
played significant roles in that growth.
coming years of ministry, together.
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Focused Learning Events
Information
The Ministry provides at least one focused learning event for each TM pastor. These events bring together pastors sharing
similar ministry contexts: typically, church size or ethnicity. Involvement in these events in 2013 is up! (See the chart below.)
EVENTS BY CHURCH SIZE
CHURCH TARGET SIZE
2012 ATTENDANCE
2013 ATTENDANCE
Mustard Seed Conference
Under 150 Church Attendees
59 Pastors and Spouses
65 Pastors and Spouses
Mustard Seed Cohort (1 year)
Smaller Churches
Breakthru Cohort (2 years)
200 Barrier
5 Pastors
5 Pastors
Elevate
400-800 Church Attendees
17 Pastors
32 Pastors
NetX
Larger Churches
EVENTS BY ETHNICITY
ETHNICITY
2012 ATTENDANCE
2013 ATTENDANCE
Pastors/Spouses/Leaders Retreat
Asian Church Ministries
65
57
Pastors/Spouses/Leaders Workshop
Black Church Ministries
50
62
Pastors/Spouses/Leaders Training
Hispanic Church Ministries
35
75
Pastors/Spouses/Leaders Training
Native American Ministries
GENERATIONAL EVENTS
PASTORS BY AGE GROUP
2012 ATTENDANCE
2013 ATTENDANCE
Catalyst Conference
20 Pastor Scholarships
(Under Age 40)
50
(Including 6 Planters)
70
(Including 10 Planters)
8 Pastors
10 Pastors and Leaders
The Leadership Summit
(Willow Creek)
9 Pastors
12 Pastors
14
In February 2012, five (5) pastors became part of TM’s first Breakthru Cohort. These pastors have met together for mutual
learning and coaching, implemented assignments in their churches, and have willingly made themselves accountable to
each other. Every church has experienced quantitative and qualitative growth. This is exciting!
TM recently added a Mustard Seed Cohort for pastors of churches with fewer than 150 members. Nine (9) pastors have
agreed to be part of this process led by Dane Aaker and Doug Meye. The first extended meeting was held at Thousand Pines
Christian Camp in Crestline, on September 23 and 24, 2013.
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PASTOR MENTOR GROUPS
Pastor Mentor Groups
ASIAN PASTORS (2 Groups)
Application
Peter Chou of Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church
Santos Yao of Life Christian Fellowship
Currently, there are eighteen (18) Pastor Mentor Groups (PMGs) in TM reaching
more than 150 people. Three (3) PMGs were added this past year led by: Peter
Chou and Santos Yao for Asian pastors; and Diane Lutz for women pastors.
Gregg Svalstad of Pomona First Baptist Church
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
BAKERSFIELD
Keith Fultz of Chester Avenue Community Church
BLACK CHURCH PASTORS
John Hopkins of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, Lynwood
Pastor Mentor Groups Membership
Participants
CENTRAL PHOENIX
TM Churches
69
Bruce Schipul of Palm West Community Church,
Sun City West, Arizona
Lead / Senior Pastors
95
HISPANIC CHURCH PASTORS
Associates / Interims / Leaders
42
Non-TM Pastors
26
TOTAL
163
More than anything else, pastors in these groups appreciate the opportunity to
give and receive support, and to receive coaching for specific ministry issues from
others in the group.
Pastoral Health Survey
One hundred thirteen (113) lead pastors and pastoral staff participated in the
Pastoral Health Survey. Here are a few observations. Fifty-six percent (56%) of the
respondents indicated TM has been helpful in their growth as a spiritual leader,
up from forty-one percent (41%) in 2011. Even more encouraging, the percentage
jumps to seventy-six percent (76%) among the pastors involved in a PMG. On a
related note, there was a direct correlation between the number of TM-related
training events the leader attended, and how the leader scored TM’s helpfulness
to them as a spiritual leader.
As you look over this report, you’ll not see perfection, and you do see progress.
This growth is possible because so many of you, pastors and church leaders, are
striving to be the most effective spiritual leaders you can be for the sake of Jesus
and His Church. Thank you! We count it a privilege to be your partners in the gospel.
Boris Duran in Riverside
INLAND EMPIRE
Joe Lutz of First Baptist Church, Riverside
MOUNTAINS AND HIGH DESERT
Jack Hamilton of High Desert Church, Victorville
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY
Kirk Mackie of Wilshire Avenue Community Church, Fullerton
POMONA VALLEY
Glenn Gunderson of Pomona First Baptist Church
SAN DIEGO (2 Groups)
Jimmie Hubbard of East Village Community Church, San Diego
Tom Mercer of High Desert Church, Victorville
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Lee Hamby of First Baptist Church, Alhambra
SANTA PAULA VALLEY
Don Loomer in Santa Paula
SOUTH BAY AREA
Charles Rice of First Baptist Church, Torrance
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
Ty Guy of South Shores Church, Dana Point
WOMEN PASTORS
Diane Lutz of First Baptist Church, Riverside
Mission Challenges Leaders
By Kenneth C. Curry, Jr., Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda
The Apostle Paul’s mission to spread the gospel in places where it had never been presented, and to people who seemingly
had no connection to Christ the Messiah of the Jews, was an exciting task fueled by a direct call from Christ. It was a
challenging commission, but he persevered. Why? Because persevering is part of the process.
As a leader faced with faithfully leading a historic church through challenges and transitions, I realize the importance of
mission support. Transformation Ministries (TM) has been a phenomenal resource to me as I transition and make my debut
as a pastor. Having experienced leaders pray, encourage, and counsel you through the course is extremely important.
The Apostle Paul often requested the prayers of others to help him in his mission. I know, personally, that the leaders of TM
have prayed for me and my church. And those prayers help make the journey easier. Challenges will continue to arise, and
partnership makes all the difference in the world!
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Viable Ministries in Changing Neighborhoods
By Mark Lambert, Church Health Lead
Church Health Indicators
The church statistical information provided through our email sur vey produced the following information.
• O
ne hundred and twenty-one (74%) of our churches reported a total of 1,979 baptisms, and a combined attendance of
36,612 during 2012.
• T he baptism ratio average this year is 1:18, and our goal is 1:15. Forty-eight percent (48%) of the reporting churches are
at or below the 1:15 ratio.
Year
Church
Response
Churches
Reporting
Total
Attendance
Total
Baptisms
Baptism
Ratio
2009
38%
65
21,446
1,376
1:15 (1:19)
2010
67%
115
27,109
1,651
1:16 (1:18)
Below
Zero
1:15 Ratio Baptisms
Above
1:15 Ratio
2011
54%
93
25,902
1,501
1:17
39
16
38
2012
74%
121
36,612
1,979
1:18
48
20
53
• Eighty-eight (88) congregations provided 2013 Easter attendance totals.
The total number of people at all of the Easter ser vices repor ted
was 48,589.
Year
Attendance of the same 47 TM churches
Growth
2010
25,407
2011
27,260
7%
2012
28,310
2.5%
2013
28,279
0%
The TM Team views these numbers, along with others, as pointing to slow and gradual improvement overall. Some of our
churches are seeing God move in wonderful ways. Many congregations enjoy solid and established missional engagement
within their communities. On the other hand, many other churches are working hard to maintain valid and viable ministries
in changing neighborhoods, while other mission churches seek to establish a gospel witness to immigrant populations.
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New Churches
Churches in Transition
Helping churches in transition is one of TM’s highest priorities. The
“next pastor” will have a significant impact on the future of the
Church. TM’s goal is to walk with search teams and congregations
on this journey – sharing guidance, experience, and to call a pastor
who will lead the church to health and missional vitality.
Village Community Church, Wrightwood, California
Pastor Ken Klein with Rev. Mark Lambert
Christ First Baptist Church, Covina, California
Community Baptist Church, Fallbrook, California
First Baptist Church, Alhambra, California
First Baptist Church, Claremont, California
First Baptist Church, El Centro, California
La Jolla Christian Fellowship, La Jolla, California
First Baptist Church, Mesa, Arizona
Petra Mission Church, Fullerton, California
Co-Pastors Hong Kwon Kim and Daniel Elliott
First Baptist Church, Twentynine Palms, California
Heritage Valley Christian Fellowship, Santa Paula, California
Madison Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona
Second Baptist Church, Pahrump, Nevada
Northern Lights International Ministry, Bothell, Washington
Pastor Manuel Parcon and Family
Discovering a Network of Churches that Felt Like Home
By Danny Posada, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Downey
We’ve had the privilege of serving God in a variety of ministries over the years, and
found joy in each role, but none more satisfying than the senior pastor role. In early 2012,
we embarked on a journey knowing in our hearts two things — God was calling us to
a senior role, and our move would return us west. A friend encouraged me to contact
Transformation Ministries (TM), and a quick perusal of the website made it clear I had
discovered a network of churches and ministries that felt like home.
From the point of submitting my application to the interview with Dr. Dale Salico, I found a
genuine warmth and professionalism. The transitional season was longer than anticipated,
but I found that the TM staff was there to answer questions, send notes of encouragement,
and help coordinate meetings with the Pastoral Search Team (PST). During this season,
Mark Lambert and Beverly-Jene Coffman were both supportive and a great resource
for information and inspiration, and when finally candidating, we felt prayed for, well
informed, and warmly received.
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Becoming a Learning Church
By Douglas Meye
I enjoy playing golf, but I’m only an average player on my very best days. My wife, who is a very good player, encourages
me to get lessons. I’ve not taken her advice. So, while I keep hacking and scaring worms, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Inbe
Park, and every other professional golfer meets with their respective coaches on a regular basis to ensure they are on top of
their game. Why haven’t I taken even a few lessons? Because I’m proud, cheap, and most of all satisfied with being only an
average golfer and mumbling about how I wish I was better.
A number of years ago, I came across a study indicating that one of the common characteristics of healthy, growing
churches was their willingness to ask for help from the outside on a regular basis. At Transformation Ministries (TM), we are
excited to announce the beginning of a new resource of Learning Church Coaches available to churches desiring to be
at the top of their ministry calling. A coach is available to any church willing to commit itself to “learning” how to become
a more effective church.
A number of respected TM pastors with proven ministry track records, and the ability to diagnose situations and provide
solutions, have been asked to serve as Learning Church Coaches. The average coaching relationship period will be six
to twelve months with a coach dedicating the greater part of his time to the pastor and leadership team, and the entire
congregation will be part of the learning and growing process.
If your church is seeking help with a specific issue, struggling to move off a plateau, or wanting
to move from good ministry to more effective ministry, contact the TM Office to learn more
about becoming a Learning Church.
Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship of Morro Bay Youth and Surf Outreach
Seek First and Obey
By Dale Williamson, Pastoral Search Team Chair, First Baptist Church of Downey
Our journey of seeking a new Senior Pastor began in August 2011, and we found the members of the Pastoral Search Team (PST)
were unfamiliar with the process. Mark Lambert, representing Transformation Ministries (TM), was helpful in getting us started,
and provided support along the way — always lifting us up in prayer. How grateful we are for TM’s prayer support.
When we had screened more than 100 applications, TM assisted in conducting independent interviews for
selected candidates, and their insights were very helpful in confirming our own perception of God’s leading.
This was a spiritual journey for our Team, as much as a search for a new pastor. We placed an
emphasis on submission to the Holy Spirit to seek His will first and obey (2 Chronicles 20).
In addition, we regularly engaged the congregation with prayer points and guidelines during the
18-month search process. In the end, He provided just the right man!
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Working Together
Advancing the Mission
By Kimberly Flowers, Development Director
“A God-empowered movement of churches
with every pastor growing, every church healthy,
and every community transformed for Christ.”
Partners in Mission
Atherton Baptist Homes
Christian Community
Credit Union
The Cutler Group
International Ministries
Wealth Solutions
This is the vision of Transformation Ministries (TM), which exists to build a
movement of mission-empowering relationships by deepening and developing pastors as spiritual leaders.
Connect
Coaching, networking, and supporting churches toward greater health and missional vitality has been our focus since 2009,
resulting in 165 churches covenanting with TM in purposeful and meaningful ways. Church planting partnerships initiated by
the Ministry take connections above and beyond common relationship dynamics, and grow the Kingdom.
Unite and Gather
Throughout September, October, and November, TM is holding Awareness Events with
partner ministries: Atherton Baptist Homes, Christian Community Credit Union, The Cutler
Group, International Ministries and Wealth Solutions.
These Awareness Events, held in locations throughout California and Arizona, will highlight
the benefits of unity. Come and discuss your options for retirement living, financial needs,
insurance needs, as well as how TM can help every church.
Transforming Churches Conference
October 17 and 18 brought us to the Transforming Churches Conference at the First
Baptist Church of Downey. We hope you were able to come, connect with old friends,
and make new ones.
Grateful
By Ron and Joyce Winterberg
We have been involved in Transformation Ministries (TM) since its
transition and inception from the ministry of the American Baptist
Churches of the Pacific Southwest. We chose to align ourselves with
TM because we believe in its mission statement.
We are members of Oasis Community Church in Scottsdale, Arizona,
a TM-affiliated church, and we are grateful for the help TM provided
when it merged with another church. The church has subsequently
grown and expanded ministry to provide the light of God in the
greater Phoenix area.
Joyce is still serving God in Women’s Ministry at Oasis, and Ron is
on the Mission board at Oasis.
We look forward to what God is going to accomplish through TM.
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Partners in Mission
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Individual Donors
Nesib and Charity Ali
Viola Allen
Anita Beaman
Toni Bell
Ray and Jeen Bennett
Kathleen Brandon
Francis Burgula
Sam Calhoun
Ross and Carol Chenot
Gertrude Cooper
Carrie Corston
Guadalupe Cortez
Kenneth C. Curry, Jr.
Hector Diaz
Boris Duran
David Estridge
Jason Evans
Michael and Carol Fast
Rosemary Fix
Ron and Kimberly Flowers
Neil and Patty Frey
Keith Fultz
Sheila Gilchrist
Kenneth and Patricia Gopperton
Doris Graves
Marvin Green
David and Katharine Gregory
Janet Gross
Glenn and Kimberly Gunderson
Lee Hamby
Jack and Linda Hamilton
Arthur P. Harrell
R. Dean and Ruth Heuring
Richard and Kelly Holt
John O. Hopkins
Daniel Huerta
Brian Thomas Jackson
Arlito David R. Javier
Larry Keisling
Mark and Evelyn Lambert
Don Loomer
Patrick Lowthian
Joe and Diane Lutz
Kirk Mackie
Cheryl Ann Markel
Joshua Matlock
Russell and Jennie McCoy
Patricia F. McGuire
Tom Mercer
Douglas Meye
Linda Moore
William and Joy Nolte
Yvonne Odom
Geraldine Owen
Mike and Shell Pate
JD and Lori Pearring
Elenna Poppin
Lillian Raggett
Helen Rodgers
Fernando and Lorena Rosales
Caryn Ryan
Bruce Schipul
Brian and Nancy Scrivens
Dale and Elaine Salico
Ted and Jenny Soderholm
Craig Statton
Gregg and Laurie Svalstad
Linda Thurman
Jimmy Urrutia
Fabian and Lupe Uvidia
Donald and Lois Verleur
Joseph and Amy Vo
Ron and Joyce Winterberg
Contributing Churches
First Baptist Church, Alhambra
Grace Hills Church, Aliso Viejo
Life Christian Church of North Orange County, Anaheim
Chester Avenue Community Church, Bakersfield
Olive Drive Church, Bakersfield
Parkside Church, Bakersfield
Community Baptist Church of West Covina, Baldwin Park
First Hispanic Baptist Church, Banning
LifePoint, Banning
Neighborhood Christian Fellowship, Bellflower
First Baptist Church of Big Bear Valley, Big Bear Lake
First Baptist Church, Blythe
First Mexican Baptist Church, Brawley
NewLife Christian Fellowship, Calimesa
Park Christian Fellowship, Chino
Bay View Baptist Church, Chula Vista
First Baptist Church, Chula Vista
Bethany Baptist Church, Clarkdale
Centerpoint Church, Colton
Iglesia Bautista Hispana Rayos de Luz, Colton
Iglesia Bautista Maranatha, Corona
Christ First Baptist Church, Covina
Life Christian Fellowship of San Gabriel Valley, Covina
Mt. Carmel Chinese Baptist Church, Covina
First Baptist Church, Crestline
South Shores Church, Dana Point
First Baptist Church, Downey
The River Christian Church, Eagle (ID)
First Baptist Church, El Cajon
First Baptist Church, El Centro
Community Baptist Church, Fallbrook
Journey Community Church, Fontana
Beachpoint Church, Fountain Valley
Vietnamese Grace Baptist Church, Fountain Valley
La Promesa Baptist Church, Fullerton
Wilshire Avenue Community Church, Fullerton
Community Baptist Church, Goodsprings (NV)
Grand View Baptist Church, Grand Terrace
Hacienda Heights Baptist Church, Hacienda Heights
Primera Iglesia Bautista, Harbor City
Grace Church, Henderson (NV)
Faith Baptist Church, Huachuca City (AZ)
Mercy Road Church, Indianapolis (IN)
Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church, Irvine
First Baptist Church, Joshua Tree
La Jolla Christian Fellowship, La Jolla
Windsor Hills Community Church, La Mesa
First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella
Seven San Diego Church, Lakeside
West Lakewood Baptist Church, Lakewood
Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship, Las Vegas (NV)
Unity Baptist Church, Las Vegas (NV)
Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church, Long Beach
St. Mark Baptist Church, Long Beach
University Baptist Church, Long Beach
Westside Baptist Church, Long Beach
Indonesian Baptist Church The Good Shepherd, Los Angeles
Maharlika Christian Fellowship, Los Osos
First Baptist Church, Lynwood
Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Lynwood
Rocky Point Fellowship, Mentone
First Baptist Church, Mesa (AZ)
Life Christian Fellowship of South Orange County, Mission Viejo
First Baptist Church of Monrovia-Arcadia, Monrovia
First Indonesian Baptist Church, Monrovia
Iglesia Bautista Principle de Paz, Monrovia
Bethany Baptist Church, Montclair
Ling Dong Chinese Hope Baptist Church, Montebello
Light on the Corner, Montrose
Trinity Baptist Church, Moreno Valley
Church of the Lighted Cross, Morongo Valley
Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship, Morro Bay
Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Ontario
Ministerios El Buen Pastor, Oxnard
University Baptist Church, Palm Desert
First Baptist Church, Paramount
First Baptist Church, Pasadena
Friendship Baptist Church, Pasadena
Church of the Valley, Phoenix (AZ)
Madison Baptist Church, Phoenix (AZ)
Congregacion Bautista Shalom, Pico Rivera
Hope Community Church, Pico Rivera
Rivera First Baptist Church, Pico Rivera
Pomona First Baptist Church, Pomona
Primera Iglesia Bautista, Pomona
Trinity Baptist Church, Poway
Life Christian Fellowship of the Inland Empire,
Rancho Cucamonga
Lifepoint Church, Rancho Cucamonga
First Baptist Church, Riverside
Grove Community Church, Riverside
Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Nacimiento, Riverside
First Baptist Church, Rosemead
Christian Community Church of Devore, San Bernardino
Iglesia Cristiana Bautista, San Bernardino
Judson Baptist Church, San Bernardino
NorthPoint Christian Fellowship, San Bernardino
First Baptist Church, San Diego
North Park Baptist Church, San Diego
First Baptist Church, San Luis Obispo
Primera Iglesia Bautista Principe de Paz, Santa Ana
Bouquet Canyon Church, Santa Clarita
First Mexican Baptist Church, Santa Maria
The Journey Church, Santa Maria
Trinity Baptist Church, Santa Monica
Heritage Valley Christian Fellowship, Santa Paula
Oasis Community Church, Scottsdale (AZ)
Sunlight Community Church, Second Mesa (AZ)
St. George Community Church, St. George (UT)
Bellevue Heights Church, Sun City (AZ)
Palm West Community Church, Sun City West (AZ)
First Baptist Church, Taft
First Baptist Church, Temple City
First Kachin Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Temple City
First Baptist Church, Torrance
Iglesia Bautista Horeb, Torrance
Catalina Church North, Tucson (AZ)
First Mexican Baptist Church, Tucson (AZ)
Grace Harbor Church, Tustin
First Baptist Church, Twentynine Palms
Coastline Bible Church, Ventura
High Desert Church, Victorville
First Baptist Church, Yorba Linda
Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda
Mission for Christ Indonesian Church, Yorba Linda
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Thank you, to our 2013 Sponsors!
Dos Lagos Golf Course
1st Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, April 29, 2013
Ron and Diane Stevens
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Christian Community Credit Union
EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
Ridgecrest Investments, Ron and Diane Stevens
Seven San Diego Church of Lakeside
The Cutler Group
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Friendship Baptist Church of Yorba Linda
Second Baptist Church of Monrovia
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
Wilshire Avenue Community Church of Fullerton
LUNCH SPONSOR
Atherton Baptist Homes
TEE SPONSORS
Bos Commercial Management, Inc.
Christ First Baptist Church of Covina
First Baptist Church of Corona
First Baptist Church of Downey
First Baptist Church or Riverside
Grace Church of Henderson (NV)
Northpoint Church of San Bernardino
Willie and Joy Nolte
Spotlight On …
Corporate and Human Resources Manager Beverly-Jene Coffman
joined the Ministry in mid-2007 following service as Transformation Ministries Vice President with a three-year
term on the Board of Directors, and her retirement from twenty years with Pomona College. BeverlyJene supports the work of the office of the Mission Lead, Board of Directors, Ordination Standards
Council and Human Resources. In addition, she is the editor of the Quarterly Ministry Reports, assists
with the work of property issues, Pastors Seeking Churches, Churches Seeking Pastors which includes
pulpit supply, and the Pastor Mentor Group (PMG) program. Beverly-Jene is a single mom of one
(1) newly-married son, Chad. She loves to sing, read, garden, thrives on studying God’s word, and
enjoys classic movies along with life in the company of her Labrador, St. Nicholas.
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Save the Date!
2014 Golf Tournament Committee George Shinsky, Jr., Chair
Jon Castillo
Chad Coffman
Lawrence Gibbs
Rich Holt
Matt Knox
Willie Nolte
Bob Orr
Diana Shinsky
Eddie Yassa
Kimberly Flowers
Development Director
Kelly Holt
Administrative Support Team Manager
Beverly-Jene Coffman
Corporate and HR Manager
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Monday March 24, 2014
Message from the Chair
By George Shinsky, Jr., 2014 Golf Tournament Committee Chair
Making a better neighborhood, building a stronger
community, and growing the Kingdom of God;
this is why we established the Transformation
Ministries (TM) Golf Tournament for planting new
churches.
A new church is full of vigor to reach out to its
neighbors, is on fire to become a strong part of
the community, loves to share God, His Word,
and His passion.
Planting a new church is a very intense undertaking. It’s a lot like
starting a new business, a new family, and a new school all at once. TM
has experienced people leading this process who love the Lord, and
understand the needs throughout the journey. I have experienced the
course of action, met the people, and have great admiration for the
systems they have put into practice.
The average cost to start a new church and get it running on its own is
$37,500, and the goal of our Golf Tournament Committee is to start as
many as possible with each tournament. Please join us and get involved.
Let me know if there is anyone you know who has a heart for golf, church
planting, and the means to give or help with our tournament.
1.800.229.3448 [email protected]
Spotlight On …
Administrative Support Team Manager Kelly Holt
joined the Ministry in February 2013 to lead the administrative support and office operations of
Transformation Ministries. She brings a wealth of experience from development, communications,
administration and education. Adding Kelly completes a nearly two-year period of transition in the
configuration and focus of the TM Team. Kelly has been married to Rev. Rich Holt for 28 years, and
together they have two lovely daughters, Megan and Almaz. Kelly’s hobbies include reading, quilting,
knitting, learning new languages, and laughing.
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An Investment for the Kingdom
By David Gregory
By David Gregory
Dorothy Gregory was the first child in the nursery when the First Baptist Church of
Bellflower (now Neighborhood Christian Fellowship) began as a home church in
1927. She worshipped in this church until her death in 2009. Following World War II,
Bruce Gregory came to the church when he was discharged from the Air Force.
He met his beloved wife, Dorothy, at church, and married her on Valentine’s Day
in 1947, remaining an active member until his death in 2011.
Both Mom and Dad (Dorothy and Bruce) were active and very involved in many
ministries of the church. They spoke of new churches that the church helped
plant, and how Mom wore out her shoes walking the neighborhoods telling
people about the Lord and these new plants. As they neared the end of their
lives, they spoke often of what ministries they would support with a portion of
their estate, and new church planting was their choice.
A portion of their estate went to The Bridge, a new church plant started by
their grandson in Centerville, Utah. Mom and Dad were also very supportive of
Transformation Ministries (TM), and it seemed natural to use part of their estate
to help support a new TM church plant, Grace Church in Henderson, Nevada.
I had the privilege of working with Doug Meye during my years at TM. I saw his
passion for the Lord, and his prior success
in church planting. Knowing TM and Doug
Meye made this decision very easy for our
family. I believe support is a great investment
for the Kingdom, and I know the Lord will
abundantly bless these funds because of
the dedication of those involved in this
new ministry.
May God richly bless the leadership and
ministries of Grace Church and Transformation
Ministries.
Increasing Ministry
Gift Planning
We all know how significant gift planning
is to the life of the church. There are
tools available to help increase giving.
Most people write a check, put cash
in an envelope, or give online for their
tithe. Many churches believe this is the
only way to receive a gift. Fortunately,
there are numerous ways we’d like to
share with you.
One way, in particular, helps the donors
who don’t have much income, and may
own individual stocks. By giving the stock
directly to the church, the donor does
not pay capital gains tax, and they may
be able to keep their monthly income.
People doing estate planning (wills,
trusts and power of attorneys) typically
divide assets among the children in
equal percentages. However, having
the church listed as a beneficiary in
retirement accounts and annuities,
which are outside the trust, will save
the children on income taxes, and give
more to the church.
Families with sizable assets should
consider a Charitable Remainder Trust.
This is a wonderful way to avoid capital
gains tax, receive large tax deductions,
give more to the church and possibly
leave more to the family.
Because these ideas are outside the
“normal” way to give, Transformation
Ministries wants to partner with
covenanting churches to assist with
gift planning. It is important for all
churches to learn to take advantage of
these tools so it can continue feeding
its flock for years to come.
For more information, please contact:
Kimberly Flowers
Development Director
[email protected]
626.408.3883
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The Next Step in Ministry:
Church Planting
By JD Pearring, Church Planting Lead
I’m so pleased to be able to share with you the progress and new developments in Transformation Ministries (TM) Church
Planting. The focus of what we do comes directly from Acts chapter 13, and consists of supporting church planters and
leaders by implementing ten (10) systems: Spiritual Vitality; Funding; Recruiting; Assessing; Vision Alignment; Training; Coaching;
Caring; Creativity; and Partnering.
Launching Leaders and Churches
In the last year, we’ve had twelve (12) candidate couples and individuals go through our Discovery Center — helping them
determine if church planting was their next step in ministry. We also hosted our first ever Discovery Center in Covina during
February 2013, and we plan to offer one in Southern California every year. Several of the planters who were recommended
to plant at the Discovery Center have received feedback from our Vision Alignment Team, and have either contracted with
TM to start a new church or are in process. Those include Daryl McKillian in Santa Monica, Israel Martinez in La Habra, Héctor
Diaz in Riverside, and Daniel Nuñez in Mexico.
Recently Launched Churches
Pastor
City
State
La Promesa Baptist Church (2011)
Mario Huipe
Fullerton
CA
Mercy Road Church (2011)
Josh Husmann
Indianapolis
IN
Fellowship Monrovia (2012)
Albert Tate
Monrovia
CA
Grace Church (2012)
Douglas Meye
Henderson
NV
Iglesia Nueva Vida (2013)
Israel Martinez
La Habra
CA
Victory Christian Fellowship (2013)
Daryl McKillian
Santa Monica
CA
Establishing and Refining Systems
We have worked hard to implement several of the Church Planting
systems. In addition to the Discovery Centers, we have held five
(5) Church Planter Cluster meetings this year. The Clusters are
a gathering of church planters and potential planters. It is our
primary “Caring” system piece. Additionally, we have seen a
good number of Spanish speaking leaders come our way, and
we’re getting ready to launch our first Spanish speaking Church
Planter Cluster this fall.
A Rich Experience
By Daryl McKillian, Pastor, Victory Christian Fellowship of Santa Monica
The partnership with TM in church planting has been a rich experience both personally and ecclesiastically. Personally, the
Discovery Center week provided a mirror – for my wife and me to look at ourselves – to see whether we had really been
called to plant a church. It also provided a window into the immediate future highlighting the joys and challenges of church
planting. The interaction with TM staff was phenomenal and changed the trajectory of our ministry.
Ecclesiastically, TM has provided the three (3) resources we so desperately needed. First, I know JD and the Team are praying
for us which gives us the spiritual covering we need. Second, the financial support made it possible for us to be firmly positioned.
Third, the strategic resources made available to us uniquely impacted our communities for Christ.
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The TM “Coaching” system for church planters continues to work well with planters and coaches connecting regularly, as
well as during Cluster events. The Vision Alignment Team helps planters work through their church plant proposals and
contracts. The “Partnering” system helps planters get involved serving others, and helps us recruit planters and churches for TM.
There are two (2) potential affiliations with new churches on the horizon, and we have worked hard to update our “Funding”
system to provide help for planters as they launch their works.
It’s a privilege to serve the planters and potential partners in TM, and I look forward to celebrating all that God continues to do!
Invaluable Support
By Duncan Davidson, Pastor, The Journey Church of Santa Maria
Church planting can be a very difficult process; however, the support Transformation Ministries (TM) provided to The Journey
Church has been invaluable! The cluster meetings have proven to be a place of encouragement, support and networking
where I was able to receive ideas from other church planters. The networking and resources provided by TM was deeply
helpful in the early years of our plant. I have found my biggest cheerleaders to be the TM staff and other TM pastors. I am
grateful for every commitment the Ministry made to The Journey Church. They fulfilled every promise, and as a result of their
commitment and vision for church planting, lives have been changed in Santa Maria!
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Privileged to Coach
Church Planters
By Jake Harder, Church Planting Coach
Nearly one year ago, three (3) church planters attended a
Discovery Center (DC) in Elk Grove, California. During those
informative four (4) days, the DC staff confirmed that church
planting was, indeed, a great fit for three (3) pastors I am now
privileged to coach: Israel Martinez in La Habra, Victor Almanza
in Riverside, and Héctor Diaz in San Bernardino.
Each are in different stages of their church plants: one just starting
out with a home group, another recently holding their public
launch, while another has already begun to plant a second
church near Mexico City. Along with other planters, they come
together for bi-monthly Church Planter Cluster meetings consisting
of training, support, and community hosted by TM leadership.
With a steadily rising Latino population in California, these three (3)
leaders and others have stepped into church planting, sacrificing
much along the way so their neighbors, colleagues, and others
have opportunity to know life in Christ!
Encouraged by the Leadership of TM
By Daniel Nuñez, Church Planter in Mexico
When I was invited to come to a Transformation Ministries (TM) Church Planters Cluster in Anaheim last year, I didn’t know
what to expect, but it has been a blessing. I have received a lot of ideas to lead my network of church plants based out of
Tijuana, but, most importantly, I have been encouraged by the leadership of TM, and am able to keep going strong and
find more ways to encourage the local pastors on their journey.
Thank you for supporting me and the work that God is doing in this part of the world.
Spotlight On …
Communications and Resource Specialist Lorena Rosales
joined the Ministry in 1998, and over her more than fifteen years she has served in many, many
capacities. Currently, she provides support as the Web Master, Database Specialist, and assists with
Hispanic Church Ministries, Church Assessment, and Church Planting. Lorena’s welcoming voice
greets you first when you call the Transformation Ministries (TM) office. Lorena is married to her best
friend, Fernando, and together they have two adorable children, Sammy and Hannah. She enjoys
hiking, board games, and classic TV sitcoms.
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Camping Ministry Touches Lives Profoundly
By Mike Pate, Executive Director of Camping
God at Work!
It never ceases to amaze me how
impactful camp ministry is in transforming
lives. Because of Christian camping,
relationships were deepened, walls
were broken down, and thousands of
people started a brand new relationship
with Jesus Christ while others recommitted
themselves to following Him. Over 8,000
young people enjoyed a summer Christian
Camp experience this year in a TM camp.
In the past year, our three (3) very unique
camps (San Marcos, Tonto Rim and
Thousand Pines) saw increased ministry
to literally tens of thousands of people of
all ages. The highlights are seen in some
of the evaluations, emails and comments
that come to the staff each week. The
few comments in this article testify that the
Lord is touching people. Be encouraged.
God is at work!
Camp Improvements
Our three (3) camps experienced significant physical improvements
and change this past year: the dedication and opening of the Whittier
Worship Center at Thousand Pines (a 245-person meeting room); a new
water well at San Marcos abundantly providing all the water needed;
and Tonto Rim’s upgraded cabin Interiors.
Our camps are growing, improving and expanding. If you haven’t been to one
of our camps lately, take a drive and enjoy a visit or tour. We’d love to have you!
Spotlight On …
Communications and Resource Specialist Elenna Poppin
joined the Ministry in mid-2011. She supports the Ministry by assisting with conferencing, publications,
management of Transformation Ministries Facebook, and is the Managing Editor of TM’s bi-monthly
E-formation newsletter. Elenna has experience in the health care industry, as well as coordinating
and fundraising services to various students and women’s ministries. She is Mom to two sons, Gregory
(20) and Nicholas (16). In her spare time, she enjoys socializing with family and friends, participating
in Bible study groups, reading, movie watching, and catching up with far-flung friends on Facebook.
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“I was feeling a great distance from
God and doubting my faith. My time
at Thousand Pines was like a new
dawn in my life. I met with the Lord
and I am going home changed.”
(From a Men’s Camp conferee)
“Every student in my cabin made
a significant decision this week. If
someone had told me we would
come back a completely new group,
I don’t think I would have had the
faith to believe it!”
“I was struggling with questions and
doubts. After a long and peaceful
walk through the forest, God met
me in a very profound and personal
way.”
(From a Men’s Camp evaluation)
(From a Youth Pastor’s evaluation)
“I get it! For the first time in my life,
it all makes sense to me...Thank you,
God, for meeting me here this week!”
(From our McKee Chapel memorial book)
“We came to camp a divided
church...we left united and with
renewed hope.”
(From a Pastor’s email)
“I’ll go home with a forever changed
heart. You have changed my life
and family.”
(From a Family Camp evaluation)
The Blessing of Summer Camp Staff
Every summer Thousand Pines gets flooded with campers, counselors and seasonal staff desiring a deeper relationship with
Christ. We have over 100 summer staff each year at our three (3) camps who serve long hours with great dedication and
attitudes. Stories are told each week of campers committing their lives to Jesus, and the Holy Spirit prompting students and
counselors to serve in ministry. This became more evident during orientation when the staff was prompted to raise their hand
if they had been a camper at Thousand Pines. As you glanced around the room, the majority of the college-aged staff
experienced God on the same soil on which they now are called to serve. They had been impacted because of the work
other staff had done in previous years. Whether or not they got to see any immediate result of their service this summer, they
poured into others because someone poured into them.
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Financial Health of the Ministry
By Caryn Ryan, Missionwell, Accounting Partner / Chief Financial Officer Services
In the same way that effective discipleship takes focus and intentionality, we approach the financial situation of Transformation
Ministries (TM) with focus and intentionality.
Operations
We give thanks for all of you who have worked hard to meet your covenant. Expenses in the first half of 2013 are up due to
the need to pay off a church loan for which TM was the guarantor, and also for legal fees. Other than these unusual expense
items, TM is heading for a year of steady improvement in operation results.
TM’s Net Income Detail
2011
2012
Through June 2013
Operating Income
-788
-841
-411
Non-Operating Income*
-109
849
-129
Net Income without Camping Ministry
-897
8
-540
Camping Ministry
114
441
228
Total Net Income
-783
449
-312
*Without Camping Ministry
The 2012 deficit from operations was $841,000, and was a result of:
•Lower church giving ($135,000) which was mainly in Church TM Mission Giving
•Lower grants to Burundi ($21,000) with funding previously aggregated by TM
•Lower relief grants ($20,000) since more emergencies were funded in 2011
•Forgiveness of a portion of a church loan in 2011 ($50,000)
In 2013, the deficit from operations was $411,000 for the first half of the year through June. This is slightly higher than it was at
this time in 2012, and about the same as in 2011. The good news is that TM Mission Giving was up during the first half of 2013
versus 2012.
Non-Operating
Non-operating items include gains and losses on property, investment, and notes. Since the timing of these is not predictable,
and may go up or down from year to year, we manage by focusing steadily to the operating income. This doesn’t stop our
thankfulness that in 2012 there was enough non-operating income to completely eliminate the operating deficit. The biggest
factor increasing non-operating income, during 2012, related to pre-sale appraisals of value of the Flagstaff and Lompoc
properties yielding gains of $599,000.
Camps have experienced a significant improvement in net income over the past few years. In particular, Tonto
Rim has moved from a loss position, in 2010, to -$242,000 of income in 2012. At mid-year 2013, all the camps are on track for
a strong year.
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Church TM Mission Giving
Church TM Mission Giving is the single most
important source of funding for TM, and is
twenty-five percent (25%) of TM’s annual
income revenue. Assuming the positive
TM Mission Giving trends seen in early 2013
continue, Mission giving should grow by over
10% from year end 2012 levels.
Church TM Mission Giving
2007
652
2008
555
2009
489
2010
429
2011
475
2012
425
2013
470
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
Operating Competencies Expenditure
Nearly half of TM’s funds are used for its three (3) core competencies: Developing Pastoral Leaders; Church Health and
Missional Vitality; and Church Planting Partnerships. These are described elsewhere in the Annual Ministry Report.
A new area of focus is Development, which relates to how TM connects and communicates with the church community and
other stakeholders, including connecting gifts and special events.
2012 Spending on Operating Competencies, %
■ Church Planting Partnerships
■ Developing pastoral Leaders
■ Church Health and Mission Vitality
■ Development
■ Operational Competency and General*
*Lease income not included
A Letter of Thanks from a Gospel Partner
By Bill Magsig and Joshua Kirstine, Olive Drive Church of Bakersfield
On behalf of the Board of Elders of Olive Drive Church, we are writing to tell you
that we recently received funds from a gift given to our church. In deciding how to
best steward these funds, we took into consideration the period in 2010-2011 when
we were unable to send our pledged monthly support [TM Mission Giving] due to a
budget crisis. In light of this, and after prayerful consideration, we want to give this
one-time gift as a way for us as a church to say, “Thank you,” for all you are doing
to equip churches. Please know that Transformation Ministries continues to have the
full support and prayers of Olive Drive Church. Keep up the great Kingdom work
you are doing!
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Resources to Mission
Over time, some significant shifts are occurring in resources to mission. This chart shows how resources were allocated in
2011, 2012 and the first half of 2013. As you can see, development is receiving a larger percent of resources, according to
plan. In the long run, investment in this area will contribute to TM’s health as greater engagement will lead to supplemental
resources, both people and finances.
Resources to Mission: 2011 - June 2013
Operational Competency and General*
Operational Development
Church Health and Mission Vitality
2011
Developing Pastoral Leaders
2012
2013 thru June
Church Planting Partnerships
*Lease income not included 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Investment Performance
This chart shows how TM’s “savings accounts” have changed over the past years. In 2011 and 2012, withdrawals used to fund
operations significantly exceeded income and market value changes. At mid-year 2012, the account was near $4 million.
Due to the sale of the Flagstaff property, there was a significantly reduced need to tap “savings” in the first half of the year,
and some funding was temporarily returned to the investment account. Funding from savings will be required in the second
half of 2013, but this will still be a better year than 2011 or 2012 with fewer withdrawals from savings.
TM’s Investment Performance
2011
2012
Through June 2013
4,617
3,936
3,522
62
324
171
Used to Fund Operations
-700
-700
300
Management Fees
-43
-38
-19
3,926
3,522
3,974
Opening Balance
Income and Market
Closing Balance
In summary, we are thanking God for the blessing of resources required for ministry in 2013.
Contact Missionwell at [email protected]
for a copy of the Ministry’s audited financial statements.
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Transformation Ministries Staff
EXECUTIVE TEAM
CAMPING MINISTRY TEAM
William C. Nolte
Michael Pate
Caryn Ryan
Steve Garcia
Kimberly Flowers
Jason Lekas
Mark Lambert
Chris Walsh
Chief Executive Officer / Mission Lead
Missionwell, Accounting Partner / Chief Financial Officer Services
Development Director
Church Health Lead
Douglas Meye
Executive Director of Camping
Camp Director, Thousand Pines Christian Camp
Camp Director, San Marcos Christian Camp
Camp Director, Tonto Rim Christian Camp
Developing Pastors Lead
CHURCH MINISTRY COACHES
JD Pearring
Joseph Gueste
Church Planting Lead
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM
Kelly Holt
Administrative Support Team Manager
Beverly-Jene Coffman
Corporate and Human Resources Manager
Elenna Poppin
Communication and Resource Specialist
Lorena Rosales
Communication and Resource Specialist
Black Church Ministries
John Hopkins
Black Church Ministries
Daniel Huerta
Hispanic Church Ministries
Bruce Schipul
Native American Church Ministries
Joseph Vo
Asian Church Ministries
MINISTRY ASSOCIATES
ABC Northwest
CBA of Southern California
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Growing Healthy Churches
Hopi Mission School
Missionwell
National Association of Evangelicals
Rainbow Acres
The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board
Willow Creek Association
970 South Village Oaks Drive, Suite 101
Covina, California 91724-0609
800.299.3448
Fax 626.236.9176
transmin.org
[email protected]
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