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Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | Features FEATURESFEATURES Outgoing President’s Message by Kenneth Curry, Jr. - 2 Church Planters Equals New Church Partners by JD Pearring - 12 Ministry Partners and Ministry Associates - 2 A New Wave in TM by William Nolte - 14 What Do I Get Out of It? by Josh Matlock - 3 Taste the Coaching by Douglas Meye - 16 Annual Ministry Report 2014-2015 Officers and Board of Directors - 3 See, Know and Experience God by Michael Pate - 18 2013-2014 Leaning Into Our Future by William Nolte - 4 A Unique Ministry Multiplies: Outdoor Education - 19 No Plan B by William Nolte - 5 A Strategic Blend of Faith, Trust, Generosity and Development God’s Agenda, Our Agenda by Douglas Meye - 6 by Jim Kennon - 20 Pastor Mentor Groups - 8 Partners in Mission - 22 VISION A Path to New Strength and Vitality by Mark Lambert - 9 Financial Health of the Ministry by Caryn Ryan - 26 VISION Churches in Transition, New Pastors Called, and Church Mergers - 10 We’re Here to Serve You - 28 We envision a God-empowered movement of churches: • Every pastor growing • Every church healthy • Every community transformed for Christ. CORE VALUES CORE VALUES Pg. 6 Pg. 10 Pg. 12 Pg. 14 Pg. 18 Pg. 20 Biblical Authority Because we believe Scripture is God’s infallible word, it is the supreme authority for Christ-followers and the Church.

Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | Features SIGNIFICANCE WHATWHAT DO I DOGET OUT I OFGET IT? SIGNIFICANCEBy Kenneth Curry, Jr. OUT OF ByIT? Joshua Matlock President of the Board of Directors of Transformation Ministries, 2012-2014, President Elect, Board of Directors of Transformation Ministries, 2014-2015 and Senior Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda, California and Lead Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church, Montclair, California

My wife, Kristy, recently told me we need to invest in braces for our kids. My reply? “What do I get out of it?” – Revelation 14:12

Transformation Ministries (TM) has made significant in a community where it was needed, or walking Some of our missionaries came back to the States on I have accepted the position of President because I believe progress in the five years I have served on the Board, and alongside a pastor in need of support, TM has played a home assignment, and need to raise more support. My in the mission of TM. I love the trajectory of ministry that the two years I have served as Board president. We had significant role in the lives of its member churches and response? “What do I get out of it?” I was nominated we are on, and I am excited to see what more we can do. I opportunity to see our Ministry re-purpose herself, as we member pastors. to be the next Board of Directors' President of believe this is a pivotal year for TM. As you read this continued to serve churches, pastors, and communities for Transformation Ministries (TM). My answer? “What do report, you will learn of great things that have been Kingdom advancement. We are doing so in a more It is my desire that TM continues to be a significant I get out of it?” accomplished through churches associating together. We efficient, succinct, and meaningful way. Willie's leadership ministry. TM's reach is broadening every day, while don’t give for what we get out of it. We give to mission. has given us vision, momentum, and innovation. As a remaining centralized, focused and specific. We must Actually, none of these were my responses. (I hope you Mission is being accomplished. result, we are seeing our churches better engaged, pastors continue to deepen and develop pastors as spiritual didn’t think they were.) We all understand there are strengthened, and we are making strides in church planting. leaders, we must continue to serve as a coaching and certain things we give to because the mission is more New opportunities are planned to add more value to your networking medium that leads churches toward greater important than what we get out of it. Yet, even though membership with TM. Several new resources will be Personally, TM has served as a significant presence in my health and missional vitality, and we must continue to we all know this, one of the common things I hear about introduced this year to aid you in your ministry. Let’s stay life in the last five years. While serving on the TM Board, support and initiate viable church planting partnerships. TM is, “What do I get out of it?” connected, grow together, and reach this world for Christ! I graduated from seminary, became a senior pastor, TM's future is bright, and a strong commitment to became engaged, and ultimately married the woman of bringing significance to the lives of those we impact is key. my dreams. In recalling these significant events in my life, I realized TM has served significantly in the lives of Our call is to endure despite the changing, challenging, many others down through the years. Whether it was and critical culture. We can do this, and we must do this helping a church to find its new pastor, planting a church if we are to be significant for the sake of the Kingdom. 2014-20152014-2015 OFFICERS 2014-20152014-2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OFFICERSJoshua Matlock, President OFDonald Carlson DIRECTORS Peter Torry, Vice President Peter Chou Ronald Stevens, Treasurer Kenneth Curry Pat Gopperton, Secretary Pat Gopperton MINISTRYMINISTRY PARTNERS MINISTRYMINISTRY ASSOCIATES Kenneth Curry, Past President Wayne Leamons William Nolte, CEO/Mission Lead Kirk Mackie PARTNERSAtherton Baptist Homes ASSOCIATESABC Northwest Joshua Matlock Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) Catalyst West William Nolte Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) Cornerstone Pastors Network David Palmquist International Ministries Growing Healthy Churches (GHC) The Cutler Group Hopi Mission School Claudette Ratcliffe Wealth Solutions Missionwell Jyl Ranabauer National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) George Saunders Pacific Church Network (PCN) Ronald Stevens Rainbow Acres Peter Torry The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) James Walden Willow Creek Association (WCA)

2 | Significance | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | What Do I Get Out of It? | 3 SIGNIFICANCE WHATWHAT DO I DOGET OUT I OFGET IT? SIGNIFICANCEBy Kenneth Curry, Jr. OUT OF ByIT? Joshua Matlock President of the Board of Directors of Transformation Ministries, 2012-2014, President Elect, Board of Directors of Transformation Ministries, 2014-2015 and Senior Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda, California and Lead Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church, Montclair, California

My wife, Kristy, recently told me we need to invest in braces for our kids. My reply? “What do I get out of it?” – Revelation 14:12

2 | Significance | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | What Do I Get Out of It? | 3 • Courage to stay true to the core convictions which birthed our association. • Openness to change. ADDEDADDED VALUE LEANINGLEANING INTO OUR FUTURE INTO • Financial stewardship of available resources for the work of TM. • Conviction to stay focused on leadership as the key to the • The Ministry’s mission and vision are clear and By William Nolte effectiveness of TM. VALUE succinct. OUR FUTUREChief Executive Officer / Mission Lead • Continued commitment to a highly-supportive, relational culture. • Grasping God’s promises as our own, and for our time. Perhaps that which strikes me as most profound in the “I wills” of Joshua is that it is a simple invitation from God, • Being a network spreading out across the USA and Himself, to experience and be a part of His work in this over the borders of our country. world. That invitation is both individual and corporate. On a regular basis, I observe leaders and congregations throughout • Staying focused and committed to the mission. TM who take this invitation to heart. That is the motivation of the TM Team – to stay focused and committed to the mission.

As a newly-envisioned association of churches, who is for the future. Virtually every “He will” statement of gathered around a very distinct and powerful mission and Moses in Deuteronomy 31:1-8 is repeated in Chapter 1, vision, TM is fast approaching its tenth anniversary! with one very important difference: God, Himself, is speaking, and the declarations all begin with “I will”. This • We are no longer only “Baptist churches,” but rather an By William Nolte shift from “He will” to “I will” clearly communicates that NO PLAN B association of churches on a common mission to see God is not yet finished. Moses says, “God has more in NO PLAN B the Gospel preached effectively. mind,” and God says, “There is more to come.” That’s Late in 2013, Transformation will reach a lost world. That is God’s Plan A and there is no • We are no longer a geographically-bounded group, but fairly convincing! Plan B. With that clearly understood, TM exists solely to rather a network beginning to spread out across the Ministries (TM) engaged There is a second and very important nuance here. It is John Pearson of John see there are more healthy effective congregations which USA and over the borders of our country. vital that we continue to experience God’s presence and Pearson Associates to guide are part of the Church of Jesus. Our commitment is clear – to work toward the vision of the Ministry through an work, personally and presently. It is awesome to hear and • TM is clear on our primary customer. Our focus and core important “mission and seeing “More Healthy Churches” – period. That happens celebrate the work God has accomplished in the past, and commitments are to serve the women and men whom God when we are serious about: recognizing gifted leaders; through others. It is even more awesome when we grasp vision check”. has chosen, gifted and placed to lead His church. If we fail equipping, resourcing, and networking those leaders; and God’s promises as our own, and for our time. to serve leaders, we fail. One thing is clear about any committing to multiplication. healthy and vital organization. I believe TM stands on a wonderful generational foundation • We remain convinced that under the banner of serving It is clear on why it exists and I have been struck by the wonderful juxtaposition of of faith and faithfulness. There is clear and praiseworthy leaders, aligning all our efforts under the core how it proposes to fulfill that Moses and Joshua in Scripture – each one being God’s evidence that God has done great things. I also believe there competencies of developing pastoral leaders, coaching and mission. Realizing that TM choice to accomplish amazing things. It is the “hand off ” is much, much more that God desires to accomplish equipping congregations, and planting new congregations has now been in existence between Moses and Joshua that strikes me. In is moving us forward in the right direction. through our association of churches and leaders. long enough to begin seeing Deuteronomy 31, we hear Moses speaking about how The Ministry’s mission and vision are clear and succinct. the results of the founding vision, and also the challenges, the • TM is clear on the need to answer this question: “What kind “God will” do great things through Joshua in the future. The reports and the testimonies in this Annual Ministry Board of Directors endorsed this “check-up”. of association does TM need to be or become in order to Is there anyone with more credibility than Moses? flourish in these changing times and paradigms of Report bear witness to that clear mission and vision. There While the work continues, even as this Annual Ministry Report Through Moses, toward the end of Deuteronomy: are numbers and statistics which are necessary to measure, ministry?” When we left the denominational paradigm is being published, the Lead Team has arrived at several vital behind, we embraced a more fluid and flexible model in but, more important, are the stories behind the numbers. • We have the evidence of God’s mighty acts in history; and observations. which the mission and vision moved to the front. As a What will it take for TM to continue to keep the vitality of covenanting association of congregations, the challenges • We have the testimony of one who literally experienced • The Church of Jesus Christ, founded and led by Christ alone, center on providing exceptional resources in an effective, God’s hand of guidance, blessing and purpose. the “I wills” of Joshua? is the primary means by which and through which the Gospel relational environment. We desire to remain and become We praise God for what He has done, and gain confidence • Recognition of and reliance on the power of God to even more of a movement of churches on mission, together! in the God about whom he speaks. direct, provide and empower our efforts. • Creativity to seek the best ways to serve pastors and And Joshua? While he saw God at work in the past, his call congregations.

4 | Leaning Into Our Future | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 • Courage to stay true to the core convictions which birthed our association. • Openness to change. ADDEDADDED VALUE LEANINGLEANING INTO OUR FUTURE INTO • Financial stewardship of available resources for the work of TM. • Conviction to stay focused on leadership as the key to the • The Ministry’s mission and vision are clear and By William Nolte effectiveness of TM. VALUE succinct. OUR FUTUREChief Executive Officer / Mission Lead • Continued commitment to a highly-supportive, relational culture. • Grasping God’s promises as our own, and for our time. Perhaps that which strikes me as most profound in the “I wills” of Joshua is that it is a simple invitation from God, • Being a network spreading out across the USA and Himself, to experience and be a part of His work in this over the borders of our country. world. That invitation is both individual and corporate. On a regular basis, I observe leaders and congregations throughout • Staying focused and committed to the mission. TM who take this invitation to heart. That is the motivation of the TM Team – to stay focused and committed to the mission.

4 | Leaning Into Our Future | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 GOD’S AGENDA, OUR AGENDA GOD’SBy Douglas Meye, Developing AGENDA, Pastors Lead OUR AGENDA

“Spiritual leadership is moving people on to God’s agenda.” APPLICATION Pastor Mentor Groups Seventeen (17) Pastor Mentor Groups (PMGs) continue to This simple sentence from Henry Blackaby underscores theme, “Uncommon Disciples”. Overall, evaluations ADDED VALUE be the backbone of what the Ministry does to support and ADDED were very strong (4.56 out of a possible 5). Highlights an enormous challenge. Pastors are called to move develop spiritual leaders. Pastors involved in a PMG continue included a return to Downey, the sense of community self-centered consumers into selfless followers of Jesus to affirm their appreciation for their group (4.1 out of a • Day of Prayer pervading the time together, Albert Tate as Master of who have God’s Kingdom as their highest goal. To possible 5). Involved pastors in a PMG most appreciate the: VALUE TM leaders experience the power of corporate prayer Ceremonies, the powerful Friday morning session with quote the apostle Paul, “Who is adequate for such things?” • Opportunity to give and receive support; and opening the door to greater ministry blessing. Willie Nolte, “On Earth as it is In Heaven,” and the (2 Corinthians 2:16). • Peer coaching received for specific ministry issues. concluding tag-team messages from Brian Holland and • Transforming Churches Conference The answer: Spiritual leaders who themselves embrace Chris Brown culminating in communion. Pastors, leaders and congregations have opportunity to We are exploring the possibility of starting groups in some God’s agenda have developed ministry know-how, and hear and interact with leaders who have a national It should be noted, eighty (80) pastors purchased tickets to new geographical areas, as well as for those who hold a are filled with the Holy Spirit. Transformation Ministries ministry. Catalyst West through TM at a significant discount – the staff position. I am deeply appreciative of the Mentor (TM) wants to help pastors continually develop as this • Catalyst West and the Global Leadership Summit kind of spiritual leader. largest single group at the conference; and twenty-five (25) Pastors who serve other pastors so well. pastors and church leaders purchased tickets through TM TM leaders get the very best prices to great training Our goal is to provide every spiritual leader in TM with to Willow Creek’s Leadership Summit at half-price for the FINAL THOUGHT events like CatWest and the Global Leadership Summit. opportunities to receive the Spirit’s inspiration, useful First Baptist Church of Riverside venue In the recent Pastoral Health Survey there is a clear • Context Specific Events information, and facilitate with practical ministry correlation between a pastor’s involvement in a TM event Leaders receive practical help for their ministry context, application. and how much they believe TM helps them grow as a while connecting with other leaders who share their spiritual leader. This has a two-fold message. context. INSPIRATION • As the TM Staff, we need to continue to develop Day of Prayer and Transforming Churches Conference • Pastor Mentor Groups Seeking to take seriously our vision to be a meaningful and accessible opportunities for pastors to grow as spiritual leaders; and Pastors receive personal encouragement and peer “God-dependent movement of churches,” a Day of coaching on a monthly basis. Prayer was held at Beachpoint Church of Fountain • As Pastors, we need to take advantage of some great Valley, on January 9. Dr. David Earley served as opportunities that are already available to us. facilitator to more than sixty pastors and staff from multiple churches who gathered to pray. Those who participated left the gathering filled with a deep sense THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS that our prayers touched heaven. On a scale of 1-5, many Better Situated to Handle Spiritual Growth would have given it a 6. THE REAL STORY INFORMATION By Terry Whitehurst, Senior Pastor, New Beginning Christian Fellowship Church, West Covina Focused Learning Events The Ministry provides at least one focused learning event Overcome with a new zeal to build a team with a heart for ministry in the community for each TM pastor bringing pastors together sharing similar BEHINDand in the THEchurch, I became focused on 1 Corinthians NUMBERS 3:10 (ESV), “…like a skilled master ministry contexts – typically, church size or ethnicity. builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.”

• Mustard Seed Conference The Holy Spirit’s use of the MSC encouraged pastors wanting to move through (churches with 150 or less attendees) the 200-membership barrier to join a cohort. A two-day meeting provided • Mustard Seed Cohort (a year-long follow-up) discussion leading to vision and mission statement development. Tools for • Elevate Event (churches with 150 to 800 attendees) effectively communicating God-given vision for the church, to the church body, • NetX (TM’s largest churches) were shared. A challenge to reveal three (3) personal and/or church-related issues needing prayer resulted in: 1) team building in our church; and 2) my time • Pastor Mentor Gathering Following a Mustard Seed management skills being improved. • Asian Church Ministries Conference (MSC), I was challenged

The 2013 Transforming Churches Conference (TCC) was • Black Church Ministries not to be hindered [by facility size or Finally, reading the book, Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer, sparked our ministry held at First Baptist Church of Downey around the • Hispanic Church Ministries age of members] from leading the leaders’ desire to work, together, ensuring our vision has clarity, movement and focus. fellowship to the next level. It’s still a work-in-progress, but we’re better situated to manage spiritual growth.

6 | God’s Agenda, Our Agenda | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 GOD’S AGENDA, OUR AGENDA GOD’SBy Douglas Meye, Developing AGENDA, Pastors Lead OUR AGENDA

6 | God’s Agenda, Our Agenda | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS THEWisdom I Find PricelessREAL STORY AA PATHPATH TO NEW STRENGTH TO NEW By David Feiser, Senior Pastor, Neighborhood Christian Fellowship, Bellflower, California AND VITALITY In July 2013, I began my first year, as senior immediately accepted and challenged, and the By Mark Lambert BEHINDpastor of Neighborhood THEChristian Fellowship. It group’s encouragementNUMBERS was like a breath of fresh STRENGTHChurch Health Lead AND VITALITY was a fruitful year, and yet it was challenging and air. Their experience in leading and navigating mentally draining. At age 28, I found it difficult through tough issues is making me a better to lead people who are wiser and more leader, and it’s helping me make tough decisions. Churches recognizing their need for greater health look knowledgeable. And I found myself in a juggling to Transformation Ministries (TM) for hope, excellent Every pastor should be involved in a PMG. act between my new pastoral responsibilities and resources, and encouragement with affirming, relational Pastoral challenges, today, are unique and the serious relationship with my soon-to-be wife guidance along their path to new strength and vitality. sometimes overwhelming, and by participating in (in October) who resides in San Diego. a PMG I don’t have to carry the pastoral burdens By spring of 2014, my life was chaotic – both alone. Having other men who have walked personally and in the ministry. Doug Meye urged through the same issues share their experience is me to join the Pastor Mentor Group (PMG) led wisdom I find priceless. TM’s present resource cart includes several journey churches with a heart for their changing community, and by Kirk Mackie that meets every six weeks. I was options from which to choose. if they have sufficient financial, emotional and numerical Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 (critical mass) capital, the Ministry may recommend the Church Assessment reboot process which includes: A church-wide assessment begins with an online appraisal by church members measuring the strength of the • Assessment with recommendations; congregation in ten (10) marks of health. It concludes • Implementation of the Application Lifecycle with a report to the leadership with recommended next Management (ALM) governance system bringing greater PASTORPASTOR MENTOR GROUPS steps to greater health and vitality. unity within the church to focus on spiritual vitality and community engagement; MENTORASIAN PASTORS (2 Groups) GROUPS POMONA VALLEY PASTORS Churches in Transition • A transition pastor leading the assessment Peter Chou of Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church Glenn Gunderson of Pomona First Baptist Church Santos Yao of Life Christian Fellowship A guided process provided for churches in transition recommendations’ implementation with monthly SAN DIEGO PASTORS (2 Groups) between pastors includes: reporting; and ASSOCIATE PASTORS Jimmie Hubbard of East Village Community Church, San Diego • Guidance in the formation of a search team to call a new Gregg Svalstad of Pomona First Baptist Church Tom Mercer of High Desert Church, Victorville • An in-depth assessment; pastor to lead the renewed congregation. BAKERSFIELD PASTORS SANTA PAULA VALLEY PASTORS • Recommendations for interim or transitional pastoral Keith Fultz of Chester Avenue Community Church Don Loomer, Santa Paula candidates; Merger Consultation • Guidance in forming a new search team and vital bench A partnership or merger with another congregation can BLACK CHURCH PASTORS SOUTH BAY AREA PASTORS John Hopkins of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, Lynwood Charles Rice of First Baptist Church, Torrance marks guaranteeing its successful passage to a new pastor; also be an option for churches finding themselves in • Regular visits from and consultation with TM staff decadal decline. TM recommends the book, Better Together: CENTRAL PHOENIX PASTORS SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY PASTORS Making Church Mergers Work, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bruce Schipul of Palm West Community Church, Ty Guy of South Shores Church, Dana Point and/or a trained specialist; and Sun City West, Arizona • Assistance with the discovery and vetting of pastoral Bird, to those considering this route. TM has grown in WOMEN PASTORS candidates, including structured interviews for high-value merger experience as we have walked alongside several HISPANIC CHURCH PASTORS Diane Lutz of First Baptist Church, Riverside Boris Duran, Riverside candidates conducted by TM’s former CEO/Mission victorious church mergers this year. Lead Dr. Dale Salico. INLAND EMPIRE PASTORS Learning Churches Joe Lutz of First Baptist Church, Riverside Reboot This year we began training and delegating coaching MOUNTAINS AND HIGH DESERT PASTORS In the face of rapidly changing demographics (ethnicity, responsibilities to meet the needs of churches with specific Jack Hamilton of High Desert Church, Victorville age, gender, language, employment, marital status, etc.), issues requiring experience and/or specific expertise. TM

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY PASTORS numerous established churches encounter a growing pastors and congregations seeking assistance from a more Kirk Mackie of Wilshire Avenue Community Church, Fullerton disconnect with the neighborhood where they worship experienced colleague are encouraged to contact the TM resulting in an aging, declining congregation. For those Office regarding further information and assistance.

8 | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | A Path To New Strength and Vitality | 9 THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS THEWisdom I Find PricelessREAL STORY AA PATHPATH TO NEW STRENGTH TO NEW By David Feiser, Senior Pastor, Neighborhood Christian Fellowship, Bellflower, California AND VITALITY In July 2013, I began my first year, as senior immediately accepted and challenged, and the By Mark Lambert BEHINDpastor of Neighborhood THEChristian Fellowship. It group’s encouragementNUMBERS was like a breath of fresh STRENGTHChurch Health Lead AND VITALITY was a fruitful year, and yet it was challenging and air. Their experience in leading and navigating mentally draining. At age 28, I found it difficult through tough issues is making me a better to lead people who are wiser and more leader, and it’s helping me make tough decisions. Churches recognizing their need for greater health look knowledgeable. And I found myself in a juggling to Transformation Ministries (TM) for hope, excellent Every pastor should be involved in a PMG. act between my new pastoral responsibilities and resources, and encouragement with affirming, relational Pastoral challenges, today, are unique and the serious relationship with my soon-to-be wife guidance along their path to new strength and vitality. sometimes overwhelming, and by participating in (in October) who resides in San Diego. a PMG I don’t have to carry the pastoral burdens By spring of 2014, my life was chaotic – both alone. Having other men who have walked personally and in the ministry. Doug Meye urged through the same issues share their experience is me to join the Pastor Mentor Group (PMG) led wisdom I find priceless. TM’s present resource cart includes several journey churches with a heart for their changing community, and by Kirk Mackie that meets every six weeks. I was options from which to choose. if they have sufficient financial, emotional and numerical Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 (critical mass) capital, the Ministry may recommend the Church Assessment reboot process which includes: A church-wide assessment begins with an online appraisal by church members measuring the strength of the • Assessment with recommendations; congregation in ten (10) marks of health. It concludes • Implementation of the Application Lifecycle with a report to the leadership with recommended next Management (ALM) governance system bringing greater PASTORPASTOR MENTOR GROUPS steps to greater health and vitality. unity within the church to focus on spiritual vitality and community engagement; MENTORASIAN PASTORS (2 Groups) GROUPS POMONA VALLEY PASTORS Churches in Transition • A transition pastor leading the assessment Peter Chou of Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church Glenn Gunderson of Pomona First Baptist Church Santos Yao of Life Christian Fellowship A guided process provided for churches in transition recommendations’ implementation with monthly SAN DIEGO PASTORS (2 Groups) between pastors includes: reporting; and ASSOCIATE PASTORS Jimmie Hubbard of East Village Community Church, San Diego • Guidance in the formation of a search team to call a new Gregg Svalstad of Pomona First Baptist Church Tom Mercer of High Desert Church, Victorville • An in-depth assessment; pastor to lead the renewed congregation. BAKERSFIELD PASTORS SANTA PAULA VALLEY PASTORS • Recommendations for interim or transitional pastoral Keith Fultz of Chester Avenue Community Church Don Loomer, Santa Paula candidates; Merger Consultation • Guidance in forming a new search team and vital bench A partnership or merger with another congregation can BLACK CHURCH PASTORS SOUTH BAY AREA PASTORS John Hopkins of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, Lynwood Charles Rice of First Baptist Church, Torrance marks guaranteeing its successful passage to a new pastor; also be an option for churches finding themselves in • Regular visits from and consultation with TM staff decadal decline. TM recommends the book, Better Together: CENTRAL PHOENIX PASTORS SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY PASTORS Making Church Mergers Work, by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bruce Schipul of Palm West Community Church, Ty Guy of South Shores Church, Dana Point and/or a trained specialist; and Sun City West, Arizona • Assistance with the discovery and vetting of pastoral Bird, to those considering this route. TM has grown in WOMEN PASTORS candidates, including structured interviews for high-value merger experience as we have walked alongside several HISPANIC CHURCH PASTORS Diane Lutz of First Baptist Church, Riverside Boris Duran, Riverside candidates conducted by TM’s former CEO/Mission victorious church mergers this year. Lead Dr. Dale Salico. INLAND EMPIRE PASTORS Learning Churches Joe Lutz of First Baptist Church, Riverside Reboot This year we began training and delegating coaching MOUNTAINS AND HIGH DESERT PASTORS In the face of rapidly changing demographics (ethnicity, responsibilities to meet the needs of churches with specific Jack Hamilton of High Desert Church, Victorville age, gender, language, employment, marital status, etc.), issues requiring experience and/or specific expertise. TM

8 | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | A Path To New Strength and Vitality | 9 Strengths Coaching The TM Staff values a growing understanding of one CHURCHESCHURCHES IN TRANSITION IN another’s strengths, especially as it is defined and THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS measured by Gallup’s StrengthFinders coaching available TRANSITIONOne of TM’s highest priorities is helping churches in transition. The “next pastor” will have a significant impact on the future of a Blessed for Years to Come to any church. THE REAL STORY Church. TM’s goal is to walk with search teams and congregations By Angela Lee, Director of Marketing and Community Outreach, Atherton Baptist Homes on this journey – sharing guidance, experience, and assisting the team in calling a pastor who will lead the church to health and At a time when Atherton was facing great them more fully understand their individual missional vitality. BEHIND THEstrengths, andNUMBERS how they could be used to challenges and key staff members were wrestling with discouragement, God used provide even greater strength to the department. Church of the Lighted Cross, Morongo Valley, California Transformation Ministries (TM) and One department head shared her excitement to Community Baptist Church, Fallbrook, California StrengthFinders to build up and encourage two (2) hear team members encouraging one another First Baptist Church, Alhambra, California members of our management team. After an regarding their strengths. As well, she found First Baptist Church, El Centro, California initial introduction and recognition of its value, herself distributing responsibilities according to the Atherton management team decided to what was learned in the training sessions. First Baptist Church, Mesa, Arizona Madison Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona delve deeper. Atherton is so grateful to TM and Mark Lambert

Volunteers for the support and encouragement given that With the Ministry’s full-time, strategically-tightened Staff Second Missionary Baptist, Pahrump, Nevada It was then, over a three-day period, that Mark will bless Atherton’s team for years to come. Team and financial resources, the growing need for a Sunlight Community Church, Second Mesa, Arizona Lambert worked with key departments to help number of volunteers who bring specialized experience Trinity Baptist Church, Santa Monica, California and expertise to serve as an extension of TM Staff has been realized. Some of the individuals providing unique expertise for church health include Ray Bennett, Jim and NEWNEW PASTORS PASTORS CALLED, 2013-2014 Vi Lamb, Peter Chou and Larry O’Nan. CALLED,Rev. Enoch Chen 2013-2014 Ling Dong Chinese Hope Baptist Church of Montebello Rev. James Laing THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS Christ First Baptist Church of Covina An Essential Partner for Churches in Transition Rev. Scott Sedmak THE REAL STORY By Neil Frey, Search Team Chair, First Baptist Church, Alhambra, California First Baptist Church of Twentynine Palms Pastor Joel Fairley As a covenanting Transformation Ministries focus groups from young adults to seniors; First Baptist Church of Claremont BEHIND(TM) church, we looked toTHE the Ministry for provided aNUMBERS Church Health Assessment noting guidance during our transition which began strengths and challenges identified through the with the announcement of our senior pastor’s survey and focus groups; provided guidance in CHURCHCHURCH MERGERS, 2013-2014 retirement. Following the formation of the gathering information for our Church profile; MERGERS,Iglesia Bautista Alpha & Omega Baptist Church of Lynwood Pastoral Search Team, Mark Lambert met with and the availability for potential candidates to the Team and provided wise counsel on Team submit applications to TM – an essential step First Baptist Church of Lynwood merged with Primera Iglesia Bautista responsibilities, and the process of seeking ensuring that candidates will be a fit for our 2013-2014,under the leadership of Pastor Amancio Pardini and selecting a new senior pastor. conservative, evangelical church and City Church of Anaheim ADDEDADDED VALUE covenanting partners in TM. Portico Church Anaheim merged with City Church of Anaheim under Ongoing help from TM Staff included: • Volunteers engaged and serving as an extension of the leadership of Pastor Kyle Bonenburger assistance and technical support in Because of TM’s wise and helpful guidance, VALUE TM Staff with specialized experience and expertise. Catalyst of Santa Paula conducting a survey to discover strengths and our Pastoral Search Team has moved through challenges; a “Discovery Weekend” presented the transition period of seeking a new senior • Identifying next steps to greater congregational health Heritage Valley Community Church of Santa Paula merged with in English, Spanish and Mandarin for ten pastor with confidence and faith. and vitality based on church-wide assessments. Catalyst of Ventura under the leadership of Pastor Chris Hall • Merger consultation and coaching. High Desert Church - Hesperia Campus Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 • Contractual coaching for pastors, pastoral staff High Desert Church of Victorville merged with Evangelical Free Church and congregations. of the Mesa under the leadership of Pastor Tom Mercer South Shores Church - San Juan Campus • Church transitional coaching and consultation. South Shores Church of Dana Point merged with Hope Harbor of San • Pastoral placement assistance and recommendations. Juan Capistro under the leadership of Dr. Ty Guy

10 | A Path To New Strength and Vitality | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 11 Strengths Coaching The TM Staff values a growing understanding of one CHURCHESCHURCHES IN TRANSITION IN another’s strengths, especially as it is defined and THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS measured by Gallup’s StrengthFinders coaching available TRANSITIONOne of TM’s highest priorities is helping churches in transition. The “next pastor” will have a significant impact on the future of a Blessed for Years to Come to any church. THE REAL STORY Church. TM’s goal is to walk with search teams and congregations By Angela Lee, Director of Marketing and Community Outreach, Atherton Baptist Homes on this journey – sharing guidance, experience, and assisting the team in calling a pastor who will lead the church to health and At a time when Atherton was facing great them more fully understand their individual missional vitality. BEHIND THEstrengths, andNUMBERS how they could be used to challenges and key staff members were wrestling with discouragement, God used provide even greater strength to the department. Church of the Lighted Cross, Morongo Valley, California Transformation Ministries (TM) and One department head shared her excitement to Community Baptist Church, Fallbrook, California StrengthFinders to build up and encourage two (2) hear team members encouraging one another First Baptist Church, Alhambra, California members of our management team. After an regarding their strengths. As well, she found First Baptist Church, El Centro, California initial introduction and recognition of its value, herself distributing responsibilities according to the Atherton management team decided to what was learned in the training sessions. First Baptist Church, Mesa, Arizona Madison Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona delve deeper. Atherton is so grateful to TM and Mark Lambert

10 | A Path To New Strength and Vitality | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 11 CHURCH PLANTERS EQUALS NEW CHURCH PARTNERS CHURCHBy JD Pearring, Church Planting PLANTERS Lead EQUALS NEW CHURCH PARTNERS

Serving planters and potential partners through Transformation Ministries (TM) is a THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS privilege, and sharing the stories, progress and developments is exhilarating! THEOn the Ground in PhiladelphiaREAL STORY By Joey Furjanic, Lead Pastor, The Block Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The focus of what we do comes directly from Acts, Supporting Leaders Chapter 13, and consists of supporting church planters While the DC is part of our Assessing System, it also BEHINDWith our church launching on SeptemberTHE 21 of this year, we have beenNUMBERS overwhelmed with the support and leaders by implementing ten (10) systems: Spiritual connects TM and its potential planters to several other and ministry of Transformation Ministries (TM). Without the clusters, coaching, new friendships and Vitality; Funding; Recruiting; Assessing; Vision Alignment; church planting structures. Both before and after finances, we wouldn’t have been poised to start a new church in the city we love. attendance at the DC, planters are encouraged to Training; Coaching; Caring; Creativity; and Partnering. Through our less than one year on the ground in Philadelphia, we’ve seen salvations, babies dedicated, participate in cluster gatherings. As part of the Caring, helped a drug addict get off street drugs and married to his fiancé, performed weddings, and seen God Coaching, Training, and Recruiting Systems, six (6) cluster build a remarkable team around us. Without question, with the help of TM, the city of Philadelphia gatherings were held for church planters and potential will never be the same! planters to connect, receive training, and coaching.

New Leaders and New Churches In the past year, sixteen (16) candidate couples and THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS individuals completed the four-day Discovery Center (DC) THESupporting God’s WorkREAL in Tijuana STORY process to determine if church planting was their next step By Pastor Daniel Núñez, Lo Mejor del Trigo, San Ysidro in ministry. Among those gatherings, the first-ever DC in We continue to develop and grow systems for Vision Tijuana, Mexico, assessed six (6) couples as candidates, in about ourselves – even after 28 years of marriage. We were then pleased to be a Alignment, Funding, and Partnering. The Vision addition to training six (6) staff members. BEHINDpart of theTHE DC development for Tijuana – the cityNUMBERS where God called and placed me Alignment team aids planters in strategic planning with to plant fifty (50) churches. From the Tijuana assessment held in early 2014, four Additionally, a substantial number of the planters who faith for what God is going to do. (4) couples were given the green light to plant churches. Pastor Manual Vargas have completed the DC process received feedback from Our Funding System supports planters by providing their literally cried. So did Victor Bravo and his wife, Sol, because God provided the Vision Alignment Team, and have launched or are in ministry with a healthy start, and the Partnering System somebody who believed in them, and now they won’t plant alone. the beginning stages of planting. These planters include: enables us to both support other leaders, as well as make Joey Furjanic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Victor connections for TM planters for further support. As I wrote this testimony, we were seeking land for two new churches. Pastor Almanza in San Bernardino, California; Chris Mayfield in Vargas plans to close the purchase for a new plant; and Pastor Bravo is seeking a Gilbert, Arizona; Hector Diaz in Riverside; and Daniel In completing the January 2013 piece of land, and should secure it, soon. Nunez in Tijuana, Mexico. Discovery Center (DC) assessment, We thank you, Transformation Ministries (TM), for believing in us, allowing us to ADDEDADDED VALUE my wife and I discovered new things be a part of the association, and supporting what God is doing in Tijuana, Mexico. • Sharing the stories, progress and development of new Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 VALUE church plants is exhilarating. • The Discovery Center connects TM and its potential planters to several other church planting structures. • The Partnering System enables us to support other leaders, and make connections for TM planters for further support.

12 | Church Planters Equals New Church Partners | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 13 CHURCH PLANTERS EQUALS NEW CHURCH PARTNERS CHURCHBy JD Pearring, Church Planting PLANTERS Lead EQUALS NEW CHURCH PARTNERS

12 | Church Planters Equals New Church Partners | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 13 THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS A NEW WAVE IN TM By William Nolte THEHonoring the Past withREAL a Bold Decision for the Future STORY AA NEW WAVE IN TM By Brian Todd, City Church of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Transformation Ministries (TM) was designed to be a covenanting We joyfully experienced a part of this “wave” with five (5) Following prayerful consideration and with associationassociation ofof churcheschurches committedcommitted toto equipequip andand connectconnect leadersleaders successfulsuccessful mergersmergers inin TM.TM. EachEach waswas differentdifferent inin manymany ofof thethe InIn JanuaryJanuary 2014,2014, TransformationTransformation MinistriesMinistries BEHIND(TM)(TM) contactedcontacted ourour churchchurch THE followingfollowing thethe thethe leadingleading NUMBERS ofof God,God, thethe ChurchChurch boardboard voted,voted, towardtoward greatergreater congregationalcongregational healthhealth andand missionalmissional vitalityvitality –– details and execution, and absolutely the same in the unanimously, to be faithful and fruitful in the whether existing congregations or new church plants. It was also overarching conviction to make the decision to see the very pastor’s resignation. Dr. Nolte led the Church our belief and prayer that existing congregations recognize our best outcome for the Kingdom of God. inin determiningdetermining thethe Church’sChurch’s healthhealth byby useuse ofof communitycommunity forfor thethe advancementadvancement ofof thethe commitmentcommitment toto leadersleaders andand ourour visionvision toto seesee moremore healthyhealthy thethe HealthyHealthy ChurchChurch ProfileProfile survey,survey, followedfollowed Kingdom of Jesus Christ through a merger. It churches,churches, andand thenthen decidedecide toto joinjoin us.us. by two weeks of prayer. was not the end, but a new chapter for Christ’s church. In May 2014, the InIn thethe pastpast year,year, wewe havehave seenseen thatthat happenhappen asas wewe welcomedwelcomed fourfour (4)(4) The survey rated the Church in a “decent to congregationcongregation votedvoted toto mergemerge withwith CityCity existingexisting congregationscongregations asas newnew covenantcovenant members.members. TheThe ADDED VALUE death” mode. Three options to move forward Church of Anaheim. commitmentcommitment ofof TM:TM: toto dodo whateverwhatever itit takestakes toto connectconnect ADDED were presented by TM, including: 1) a congregationscongregations withwith resources;resources; toto helphelp inin locallocal ministry;ministry; andand surprisesurprise •• ConnectingConnecting congregationscongregations withwith neededneeded resources.resources. traditionaltraditional pastorpastor search;search; 2)2) pursuingpursuing aa TM staff supported and assisted us in every leadersleaders withwith howhow committedcommitted wewe areare toto theirtheir healthhealth andand effectiveness.effectiveness. merger with an existing ministry; or 3) bring stepstep ofof thethe wayway alongalong aa mostmost emotionalemotional VALUE•• SurprisingSurprising leadersleaders withwith howhow committedcommitted wewe areare toto theirtheir InIn thethe book,book, Better Together,, JimJim TomberlinTomberlin andand WarrenWarren BirdBird presentpresent aa closureclosure toto PorticoPortico Church.Church. process. On July 1, the merger was officially healthhealth andand effectiveness.effectiveness. casecase forfor aa “new“new wave”wave” ofof congregationscongregations makingmaking thethe decisiondecision toto completed,completed, andand thethe firstfirst serviceservice ofof thethe newnew pursue a merger with another congregation. Most notable about Members voted to place the Church property, City Church of Anaheim took place with the •• MakingMaking bestbest decisionsdecisions forfor thethe sakesake ofof thethe KingdomKingdom ofof God.God. acquiredacquired inin 1922,1922, inin trusttrust toto protectprotect andand thisthis increasingincreasing phenomenonphenomenon isis thethe commitmentcommitment toto seekseek thethe bestbest Transformationsanctuarysanctuary Ministries full.full. Annual PraisePraise Ministry bebe toto God!God! Report 2013-2014 | 5 decision for the sake of the Kingdom of God, and the advancement ensureensure aa TMTM churchchurch staysstays atat thethe campus.campus. of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a given community.

THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS THEA Church Merger -REAL A Bold Act of Faith STORY By Kyle Bonenberger, Lead Pastor, City Church of Anaheim, California THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS I’m Not Alone in This Journey Psalm 145:4 tells us: “One“One generationgeneration shallshall commendcommend We’ve seen unprecedented numerical growth, BEHIND THEsalvations,salvations, NUMBERS re-commitmentsre-commitments toto Christ,Christ, andand youryour worksworks toto another,another, andand shallshall declaredeclare youryour mightymighty acts.”acts.” By Horacio Aleman, Senior Pastor, Lifehouse Valley Church, Reedley, California virtuallyvirtually unbelievableunbelievable financialfinancial provision.provision. This is where the concept of a church Why? Because two churches were willing to The Lord placed a strong desire in our hearts to marriage, parenting, communication, and merger begins. laylay asideaside preferences,preferences, andand “let“let go”go” soso GodGod createcreate aa uniqueunique placeplace inin whichwhich toto leadlead peoplepeople toto conflictconflict resolution.resolution. InIn JanuaryJanuary ofof 2014,2014, CityCity ChurchChurch beganbegan couldcould getget thethe creditcredit andand thethe glory.glory. God’s truth, and a personal relationship with As we create a unique community where people merger discussions with Portico Church. To God often waits patiently for us to take a bold Christ. We believe that being a part of feelfeel theythey belongbelong andand cancan becomebecome allall thatthat GodGod make it truly work, both churches agreed to actact ofof faithfaith soso HeHe cancan rewardreward usus beyondbeyond whatwhat Transformational Ministries (TM) will allow us to intendedintended forfor themthem toto be,be, wewe needneed toto bebe equipped,equipped, “let“let go”go” ofof theirtheir pastspasts inin orderorder toto discoverdiscover we thought possible. Every day, God asks us fulfillfulfill thethe missionmission andand visionvision GodGod entrustedentrusted toto us.us. God’s future. On Sunday, May 18th, the ourselves, to know how to further equip every toto “let“let go”go” ofof somethingsomething holdingholding usus backback soso We have felt very encouraged and supported by person for ministry by helping them discover Portico Church voted to join City Church; and He can put something better in its place. TM leaders. The Ministry understands how to theirtheir God-givenGod-given gifts,gifts, abilitiesabilities andand talents.talents. AsAs on Sunday, July 6th, we re-launched as one taketake usus furtherfurther intointo buildingbuilding God’sGod’s KingdomKingdom asas pastor of Lifehouse Valley Church, it feels new church with 275 people in attendance. we fulfill our calling to build strong, healthy, wonderful to know I am not alone in this journey. Godly families, embracing His design for Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5

1414 || AA NewNew WaveWave InIn TMTM || TransformationTransformation MinistriesMinistries AnnualAnnual MinistryMinistry ReportReport 2013-20142013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 15 THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS A NEW WAVE IN TM By William Nolte THEHonoring the Past withREAL a Bold Decision for the Future STORY A NEW WAVE IN TM By Brian Todd, City Church of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Transformation Ministries (TM) was designed to be a covenanting We joyfully experienced a part of this “wave” with five (5) Following prayerful consideration and with association of churches committed to equip and connect leaders successful mergers in TM. Each was different in many of the In January 2014, Transformation Ministries BEHIND(TM) contacted our church THE following the the leading NUMBERS of God, the Church board voted, toward greater congregational health and missional vitality – details and execution, and absolutely the same in the unanimously, to be faithful and fruitful in the whether existing congregations or new church plants. It was also overarching conviction to make the decision to see the very pastor’s resignation. Dr. Nolte led the Church our belief and prayer that existing congregations recognize our best outcome for the Kingdom of God. in determining the Church’s health by use of community for the advancement of the commitment to leaders and our vision to see more healthy the Healthy Church Profile survey, followed Kingdom of Jesus Christ through a merger. It churches, and then decide to join us. by two weeks of prayer. was not the end, but a new chapter for Christ’s church. In May 2014, the In the past year, we have seen that happen as we welcomed four (4) The survey rated the Church in a “decent to congregation voted to merge with City existing congregations as new covenant members. The ADDED VALUE death” mode. Three options to move forward Church of Anaheim. commitment of TM: to do whatever it takes to connect ADDED were presented by TM, including: 1) a congregations with resources; to help in local ministry; and surprise • Connecting congregations with needed resources. traditional pastor search; 2) pursuing a TM staff supported and assisted us in every leaders with how committed we are to their health and effectiveness. merger with an existing ministry; or 3) bring step of the way along a most emotional VALUE• Surprising leaders with how committed we are to their In the book, Better Together, Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird present a closure to Portico Church. process. On July 1, the merger was officially health and effectiveness. case for a “new wave” of congregations making the decision to completed, and the first service of the new pursue a merger with another congregation. Most notable about Members voted to place the Church property, City Church of Anaheim took place with the • Making best decisions for the sake of the Kingdom of God. acquired in 1922, in trust to protect and this increasing phenomenon is the commitment to seek the best Transformationsanctuary Ministries full. Annual Praise Ministrybe to God! Report 2013-2014 | 5 decision for the sake of the Kingdom of God, and the advancement ensure a TM church stays at the campus. of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a given community.

THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS THEA Church Merger -REAL A Bold Act of Faith STORY By Kyle Bonenberger, Lead Pastor, City Church of Anaheim, California THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS I’m Not Alone in This Journey Psalm 145:4 tells us: “One generation shall commend We’ve seen unprecedented numerical growth, BEHIND THEsalvations, NUMBERS re-commitments to Christ, and your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” By Horacio Aleman, Senior Pastor, Lifehouse Valley Church, Reedley, California virtually unbelievable financial provision. This is where the concept of a church Why? Because two churches were willing to The Lord placed a strong desire in our hearts to marriage, parenting, communication, and merger begins. lay aside preferences, and “let go” so God create a unique place in which to lead people to conflict resolution. In January of 2014, City Church began could get the credit and the glory. God’s truth, and a personal relationship with As we create a unique community where people merger discussions with Portico Church. To God often waits patiently for us to take a bold Christ. We believe that being a part of feel they belong and can become all that God make it truly work, both churches agreed to act of faith so He can reward us beyond what Transformational Ministries (TM) will allow us to intended for them to be, we need to be equipped, “let go” of their pasts in order to discover we thought possible. Every day, God asks us fulfill the mission and vision God entrusted to us. God’s future. On Sunday, May 18th, the ourselves, to know how to further equip every to “let go” of something holding us back so We have felt very encouraged and supported by person for ministry by helping them discover Portico Church voted to join City Church; and He can put something better in its place. TM leaders. The Ministry understands how to their God-given gifts, abilities and talents. As on Sunday, July 6th, we re-launched as one take us further into building God’s Kingdom as pastor of Lifehouse Valley Church, it feels new church with 275 people in attendance. we fulfill our calling to build strong, healthy, wonderful to know I am not alone in this journey. Godly families, embracing His design for Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5

14 | A New Wave In TM | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 15 THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS THEInspired to Seek JesusREAL and His Will STORY TASTETASTE THE COACHING THE By Jon Castillo, Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Corona, California By Douglas Meye BEHINDWorking with Transformation THE Ministries (TM) Additionally, NUMBERS the Church received support by COACHING as a Learning Church has been invaluable. our networking churches in TM. Larry O’Nan First Baptist Church of Corona (FBCC) of Judson Baptist Church, San Bernardino, gained insights and wisdom to navigate our presented Judson’s guiding principles, and left My grandma made great pies. Apple, berry church through transition. Dr. Kirk Mackie’s the leadership team with a clear roadmap for and pumpkin were her big three. She could presence at our leadership meetings, along our governance reconstruction journey. The have been named Eva "Callender" Meye. with his discerning comments prompted congregation has been blessed to learn from quality discussion, and his personal testimony those who have successfully positioned their and biblical counsel provided confidence to leadership structure to allow for accountability move forward. My one-on-one counseling and flexibility; the Church is blessed to be a sessions were consistently refreshing and part of the TM family. While the ingredients of these three (3) pies varied, they • Pastors involved in church planting also experience the grounded in God’s word. shared a common element – delicious, pastry-like crusts. benefits of the coaching provided in our TM systems. The Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 Discovery Center coaches potential planters towards their What do my grandma’s pies and TM have in common? TM sweet spot in ministry, and bimonthly cluster gatherings focuses on three core competencies: developing pastors, provide multiple coaching opportunities for planters. On healthy churches, and church planting. While the focus of top of that, every planter is empowered through the these three competencies varies, they also share a common guidance and help of a personal coach. element – helpful, personalized coaching. Why the emphasis on coaching? Because it makes us better! THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS Take a bite into TM, and you’ll taste coaching. Let me drop Leaders are learners, and learners receive wisdom, insight A Fresh Vision of What God Wants To Do and help from others. THE REAL STORY the metaphor, and explain the reality. By Bryan Weide, Transitional Pastor, Madison Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona

• Our focus on developing pastors is centered on Pastor Take a bite. It tastes real good! While I was pleased to have additional support in accurately, and gave us a report filled with Mentor Groups (PMGs). While these groups provide BEHINDpartnering with a Transformation THE Ministries (TM) practical thingsNUMBERS we could do to improve our occasion for an experienced Mentor Pastor to speak into a Learning Church Coach (LCC), it also seemed effectiveness for Christ. His input provided situation, what many participants appreciate most is the like just another piece of an already overwhelming confirmation and confidence in our Church peer coaching that happens when the groups meet. puzzle. I completely underestimated the value of moving forward. ADDED VALUE ADDED being a Learning Church. • The coaching Mark Lambert provides through Every pastor needs other pastors and elders to StrengthFinders helps pastors and pastoral staffs better • Pastors gain clarity for the next step in ministry. Coach Jeremy McGarity and I made an instant help his congregation hear and act on the understand the unique strengths they bring to a situation. connection. He was genuinely concerned about message of change. In short, we need to humble VALUE• Leadership teams understand their unique strengths our church family; he was there to help us and not ourselves, and ask for help. We’re glad we did and how to best fit them together. • Two (2) of the significant strategies related to healthy control the process. His insight was spot on. because fresh eyes brought a fresh vision of what churches involve coaching. When a church is in • Search teams understand the process before them. Jeremy diagnosed our situation quickly and God wants to do! transition, TM provides coaching (as needed) for the search team, leadership team and interim pastor. • Church planters are resourced, guided and supported. Churches wanting to deal with a specific issue may become a Learning Church. TM provides Learning Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 5 Churches with an outside pastor coach for the pastor and church leadership. This past year, three (3) TM churches found great benefit as Learning Churches.

16 | Taste The Coaching | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 17 THETHE REALREAL STORYSTORY BEHINDBEHIND THETHE NUMBERSNUMBERS THETHEInspiredInspired toto SeekSeek JesusJesusREALREAL andand HisHis WillWill STORYSTORY TASTETASTETASTETASTE THETHE COACHINGCOACHING THETHE ByBy JonJon Castillo,Castillo, LeadLead Pastor,Pastor, FirstFirst BaptistBaptist Church,Church, Corona,Corona, CaliforniaCalifornia ByBy DouglasDouglas MeyeMeye BEHINDBEHINDWorkingWorking withwith TransformationTransformation THETHE MinistriesMinistries (TM)(TM) Additionally,Additionally, NUMBERSNUMBERS thethe ChurchChurch receivedreceived supportsupport byby COACHINGCOACHING asas aa LearningLearning ChurchChurch hashas beenbeen invaluable.invaluable. ourour networkingnetworking churcheschurches inin TM.TM. LarryLarry O’NanO’Nan FirstFirst BaptistBaptist ChurchChurch ofof CoronaCorona (FBCC)(FBCC) ofof JudsonJudson BaptistBaptist Church,Church, SanSan Bernardino,Bernardino, gainedgained insightsinsights andand wisdomwisdom toto navigatenavigate ourour presentedpresented Judson’sJudson’s guidingguiding principles,principles, andand leftleft MMyy grandmagrandma mademade greatgreat pies.pies. Apple,Apple, berryberry churchchurch throughthrough transition.transition. Dr.Dr. KirkKirk Mackie’sMackie’s thethe leadershipleadership teamteam withwith aa clearclear roadmaproadmap forfor andand pumpkinpumpkin werewere herher bigbig three.three. SheShe couldcould presencepresence atat ourour leadershipleadership meetings,meetings, alongalong ourour governancegovernance reconstructionreconstruction journey.journey. TheThe havehave beenbeen namednamed EvaEva "Callender""Callender" Meye.Meye. withwith hishis discerningdiscerning commentscomments promptedprompted congregationcongregation hashas beenbeen blessedblessed toto learnlearn fromfrom qualityquality discussion,discussion, andand hishis personalpersonal testimonytestimony thosethose whowho havehave successfullysuccessfully positionedpositioned theirtheir andand biblicalbiblical counselcounsel providedprovided confidenceconfidence toto leadershipleadership structurestructure toto allowallow forfor accountabilityaccountability movemove forward.forward. MyMy one-on-oneone-on-one counselingcounseling andand flexibility;flexibility; thethe ChurchChurch isis blessedblessed toto bebe aa sessionssessions werewere consistentlyconsistently refreshingrefreshing andand partpart ofof thethe TMTM family.family. WWhilehile thethe ingredientsingredients ofof thesethese threethree (3)(3) piespies varied,varied, theythey •• PastorsPastors involvedinvolved inin churchchurch plantingplanting alsoalso experienceexperience thethe groundedgrounded inin God’sGod’s word.word. sharedshared aa commoncommon elementelement –– delicious,delicious, pastry-likepastry-like crusts.crusts. benefitsbenefits ofof thethe coachingcoaching providedprovided inin ourour TMTM systems.systems. TheThe TransformationTransformation MinistriesMinistries AnnualAnnual MinistryMinistry ReportReport 2013-20142013-2014 || 55 DiscoveryDiscovery CenterCenter coachescoaches potentialpotential plantersplanters towardstowards theirtheir WhatWhat dodo mymy grandma’sgrandma’s piespies andand TMTM havehave inin common?common? TMTM sweetsweet spotspot inin ministry,ministry, andand bimonthlybimonthly clustercluster gatheringsgatherings focusesfocuses onon threethree corecore competencies:competencies: developingdeveloping pastors,pastors, provideprovide multiplemultiple coachingcoaching opportunitiesopportunities forfor planters.planters. OnOn healthyhealthy churches,churches, andand churchchurch planting.planting. WhileWhile thethe focusfocus ofof toptop ofof that,that, everyevery planterplanter isis empoweredempowered throughthrough thethe thesethese threethree competenciescompetencies varies,varies, theythey alsoalso shareshare aa commoncommon guidanceguidance andand helphelp ofof aa personalpersonal coach.coach. elementelement –– helpful,helpful, personalizedpersonalized coaching.coaching. WhyWhy thethe emphasisemphasis onon coaching?coaching? BecauseBecause itit makesmakes usus better!better! THETHE REALREAL STORYSTORY BEHINDBEHIND THETHE NUMBERSNUMBERS TakeTake aa bitebite intointo TM,TM, andand you’llyou’ll tastetaste coaching.coaching. LetLet meme dropdrop LeadersLeaders areare learners,learners, andand learnerslearners receivereceive wisdom,wisdom, insightinsight AA FreshFresh VisionVision ofof WhatWhat GodGod WantsWants ToTo DoDo andand helphelp fromfrom others.others. THETHE REALREAL STORYSTORY thethe metaphor,metaphor, andand explainexplain thethe reality.reality. ByBy BryanBryan Weide,Weide, TransitionalTransitional Pastor,Pastor, MadisonMadison BaptistBaptist Church,Church, Phoenix,Phoenix, ArizonaArizona

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1616 || TasteTaste TheThe CoachingCoaching || TransformationTransformation MinistriesMinistries AnnualAnnual MinistryMinistry ReportReport 2013-20142013-2014 TransformationTransformation MinistriesMinistries AnnualAnnual MinistryMinistry ReportReport 2013-20142013-2014 || 1717 SEE, KNOW AND EXPERIENCE GOD SEE,By Michael Pate,KNOW Executive Director of Camping AND EXPERIENCE GOD

With attendance nearing 30,000, and over 100 seasonal and full-time employees, Below are a few testimonies of people who will never be Transformation Ministries (TM) three (3) camps and two (2) Outdoor Education programs the same after coming to San Marcos. have the blessing of seeing God progressively growing our camping ministries. "San Marcos Christian Camp impacted my life thirty years ago ADDED VALUE when I was a student camper and, this year, I came back after ADDED TONTO RIM CHRISTIAN CAMP, has used Thousand Pines as an incredible place of ministry. being called into full-time ministry. I was able to lead worship, and God continues to use these uniquely-created places to help PAYSON, ARIZONA This year’s Thousand Pines Christian Camp highlights include: experience this camp with my daughter.” Chris Walsh, Director people see, know and experience Him in profound ways. • Lots of remodeling and upgrades to the facility, including “San Marcos Christian Camp changed my life. Twenty kids gave VALUE The impact of Tonto Rim Christian Camp, tucked away in parking lots, Malt Shop, and Tree House Lodge. their lives to Christ the first year I was here, and it reaffirmed a • First-time decisions to accept Christ as Lord. Arizona’s mountains, is absolutely eternal. The camps ran • Construction completion and dedication of the new Downs calling to ministry. It has been a wonderful experience, and nearly year-round, and 24/7 throughout the summer months. Family Log Cabin. something I wouldn’t change for the world.” • Renewed commitments to walk with and serve The decisions for Christ seen and heard about were • Completion of the Whittier Worship facility’s field area, Jesus Christ. numerous, and range from first-time decisions to accepting including decorative pathways, a gas fire pit, and a regulation Christ as Lord, as well as renewed commitments of all kinds. sand volleyball court. • 24/7 ministry for Kingdom impact. It is incredible when one stops to realize the far-reaching • Finishing the year with over $170,000 surplus used wisely to impact this beautiful little 28-acre camp is having, and will pay down debt and build reserve. • Surplus to pay down the debt. continue to have, for generations to come. Enjoy reading what • Hundreds of pastors, youth ministers, and lay leaders trained • Leaders trained and encouraged in the faith. a few young campers had to say from one summer camp. and encouraged in the faith. • Thousands of people making decisions for Christ, repenting • Upgrades to facilities. of sin, receiving salvation, and being healed, eternally. • Millions of dollars (approximately $3.5) used for the building up and furthering of the Kingdom of God. We have a lot to be thankful for this year. The Lord continues to be faithful in working through the ministry of our Crestline camp as we celebrate the 75th anniversary year. AA UNIQUEUNIQUE MINISTRY MULTIPLIES: MINISTRY OUTDOOR EDUCATION MULTIPLIES: OUTDOOR EDUCATION In this day and age, it is becoming more and more of a struggle for schools to make outdoor science school a priority due to budget cuts, teacher preferences, rotating principals and “It is time for me to stop being mean to everyone, and accept and helicopter parenting. love people for who they are…the same way God loves me.” In an economy that is witnessing other outdoor education “God said to stop lying…and I said, ‘Okay.’” programs struggling to stay afloat, the Thousand Pines Outdoor “God spoke to me and told me that He will never leave Science School did not lose a single school contracted for the me…and I was so happy and joyful!” 2013-2014 season. In fact, it added five (5) new schools despite an already full nine-month calendar, and a brand new four-day Family “God told me He loved me, and that He wanted me to be in His Science Camp in which home schooling parents bring their family. I opened my heart, and let Him in!” families to an outdoor science school experience that includes Southern California, will be provided by the Director of San SAN MARCOS CHRISTIAN CAMP, SANTA worship and a guest speaker. The Lord is faithful and continues to THOUSAND PINES CHRISTIAN CAMP, Marcos. The beauty of this Outdoor Education School is its BARBARA, CALIFORNIA bless this unique ministry with more growth each year. CRESTLINE, CALIFORNIA Jason Lekas, Director mobility to be conducted at San Marcos, as well as our other Steve Garcia, Director The purchase of a full-time Outdoor Education School operating TM Camps, or other camps. San Marcos Christian Camp is experiencing unprecedented at San Marcos Christian Camp was approved by the It is predicted that the purchase of the Outdoor Education The past year at Thousand Pines Christian Camp has been improvements and growth. There are new recreational Transformation Ministries (TM) Board of Directors in May 2014. School will double the existing gross revenue earnings of the one of great encouragement. With the combination of guest features and upgrades throughout the camp. It is all set in Overall leadership and operation of the long-established program, San Marcos Christian Camp, and with proper management groups, program camps, outdoor science schools, weddings, over 150 acres of beautiful Santa Barbara County. San provided throughout the West Coast from Washington State to and promotion, we anticipate steady growth as the market for banquets, school field trips, leadership retreats and more, God Marcos is a wonderful place to experience life change. this type of education multiplies.

18 | See, Know and Expierence God | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 SEE, KNOW AND EXPERIENCE GOD SEE,By Michael Pate,KNOW Executive Director of Camping AND EXPERIENCE GOD

Withith attendanceattendance nearingnearing 30,000,30,000, andand overover 100100 seasonalseasonal andand full-timefull-time employees,employees, Below are a few testimonies of people who will never be Transformation Ministries (TM) three (3) camps and two (2) Outdoor Education programs thethe samesame afterafter comingcoming toto SanSan Marcos.Marcos. have the blessing of seeing God progressively growing our camping ministries. "San"San MarcosMarcos ChristianChristian CampCamp impactedimpacted mymy lifelife thirtythirty yearsyears agoago ADDED VALUE when I was a student camper and, this year, I came back after ADDED TONTO RIM CHRISTIAN CAMP, has used Thousand Pines as an incredible place of ministry. beingbeing calledcalled intointo full-timefull-time ministry.ministry. II waswas ableable toto leadlead worship,worship, andand God continues to use these uniquely-created places to help PAYSON, ARIZONA This year’s Thousand Pines Christian Camp highlights include: experienceexperience thisthis campcamp withwith mymy daughter.”daughter.” Chris Walsh, Director people see, know and experience Him in profound ways. •• LotsLots ofof remodelingremodeling andand upgradesupgrades toto thethe facility,facility, includingincluding “San“San MarcosMarcos ChristianChristian CampCamp changedchanged mymy life.life. TwentyTwenty kidskids gavegave VALUE The impact of Tonto Rim Christian Camp, tucked away in parkingparking lots,lots, MaltMalt Shop,Shop, andand TreeTree HouseHouse Lodge.Lodge. theirtheir liveslives toto ChristChrist thethe firstfirst yearyear II waswas here,here, andand itit reaffirmedreaffirmed aa •• First-timeFirst-time decisionsdecisions toto acceptaccept ChristChrist asas Lord.Lord. Arizona’s mountains, is absolutely eternal. 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ItIt isis incredibleincredible whenwhen oneone stopsstops toto realizerealize thethe far-reachingfar-reaching •• FinishingFinishing thethe yearyear withwith overover $170,000$170,000 surplussurplus usedused wiselywisely toto impactimpact thisthis beautifulbeautiful littlelittle 28-acre28-acre campcamp isis having,having, andand willwill paypay downdown debtdebt andand buildbuild reserve.reserve. •• SurplusSurplus toto paypay downdown thethe debt.debt. continuecontinue toto have,have, forfor generationsgenerations toto come.come. EnjoyEnjoy readingreading whatwhat •• HundredsHundreds ofof pastors,pastors, youthyouth ministers,ministers, andand laylay leadersleaders trainedtrained •• LeadersLeaders trainedtrained andand encouragedencouraged inin thethe faith.faith. aa fewfew youngyoung camperscampers hadhad toto saysay fromfrom oneone summersummer camp.camp. andand encouragedencouraged inin thethe faith.faith. •• ThousandsThousands ofof peoplepeople makingmaking decisionsdecisions forfor Christ,Christ, repentingrepenting •• UpgradesUpgrades toto facilities.facilities. ofof sin,sin, receivingreceiving salvation,salvation, andand beingbeing healed,healed, eternally.eternally. •• MillionsMillions ofof dollarsdollars (approximately(approximately $3.5)$3.5) usedused forfor thethe buildingbuilding upup andand furtheringfurthering ofof thethe KingdomKingdom ofof God.God. We have a lot to be thankful for this year. The Lord continues toto bebe faithfulfaithful inin workingworking throughthrough thethe ministryministry ofof ourour CrestlineCrestline campcamp asas wewe celebratecelebrate thethe 75th75th anniversaryanniversary year.year. 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InIn fact,fact, itit addedadded fivefive (5)(5) newnew schoolsschools despitedespite anan alreadyalready fullfull nine-monthnine-month calendar,calendar, andand aa brandbrand newnew four-dayfour-day FamilyFamily “God“God toldtold meme HeHe lovedloved me,me, andand thatthat HeHe wantedwanted meme toto bebe inin HisHis Science Camp in which home schooling parents bring their family.family. II openedopened mymy heart,heart, andand letlet HimHim in!”in!” familiesfamilies toto anan outdooroutdoor sciencescience schoolschool experienceexperience thatthat includesincludes Southern California, will be provided by the Director of San SAN MARCOS CHRISTIAN CAMP, SANTA worship and a guest speaker. The Lord is faithful and continues to THOUSAND PINES CHRISTIAN CAMP, Marcos. The beauty of this Outdoor Education School is its BARBARA, CALIFORNIA bless this unique ministry with more growth each year. CRESTLINE, CALIFORNIA JasonJason Lekas,Lekas, DirectorDirector mobility to be conducted at San Marcos, as well as our other Steve Garcia, Director The purchase of a full-time Outdoor Education School operating TM Camps, or other camps. Sanan MarcosMarcos ChristianChristian CampCamp isis experiencingexperiencing unprecedentedunprecedented atat SanSan MarcosMarcos ChristianChristian CampCamp waswas approvedapproved byby thethe ItIt isis predictedpredicted thatthat thethe purchasepurchase ofof thethe OutdoorOutdoor EducationEducation The past year at Thousand Pines Christian Camp has been improvementsimprovements andand growth.growth. ThereThere areare newnew recreationalrecreational Transformation Ministries (TM) Board of Directors in May 2014. School will double the existing gross revenue earnings of the one of great encouragement. With the combination of guest featuresfeatures andand upgradesupgrades throughoutthroughout thethe camp.camp. 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1818 || See,See, KnowKnow andand ExpierenceExpierence GodGod || TransformationTransformation MinistriesMinistries AnnualAnnual MinistryMinistry ReportReport 2013-20142013-2014 A STRATEGIC BLEND OF THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS A STRATEGIC THEA Spiritual Venture REAL Takes Consistent Financial BackingSTORY FAITH, TRUST, GENEROSITY By Peter Kyhn, Associate Pastor, Palm West Community Church, Sun City West, Arizona AND DEVELOPMENT BEHIND“…we are blessed to make aTHE significant every pastor, NUMBERS nurture healthy congregations, BLEND OF FAITH, contribution to the ongoing work of and transform communities for Christ. By Jim Kennon Transformation Ministries.” This spiritual venture takes consistent financial Director of Development and Stewardship Resources As a senior adult congregation located in the backing. So, we have set a priority to give a GENEROSITY heart of a retirement community, we are substantial amount of our weekly worship And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all blessed to make a significant contribution to offerings to this great work. We receive joy things at all times, having all that you need, you will the ongoing work of Transformation inexpressible from seeing new churches abound in every good work. Ministries (TM). We gladly join hands with started and strong camping ministries – 2 Corinthians 9:8 our God-empowered movement of churches propelled into the future. Join us to make a that seeks to stimulate spiritual growth in difference for God’s Kingdom through TM.

In February 2014, it was my privilege to begin serving as survey assessment of how TM can better serve our Director of Development and Stewardship Resources for leaders and churches. In the thirteen (13) worship Transformation Ministries (TM). While much of my time services I attended, the pastor was provided a “Secret has been spent getting up-to-speed, I am grateful for the fine Shopper Visitor Friendliness Assessment”. Additionally, work of my predecessor, Kimberly Flowers. I began meeting with our Pastor Mentor Groups (PMGs), and I’ve also provided some pulpit supply. THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS Financial development for TM is an interesting blend of These are all added values to our pastors and churches. Strengthened and Supported by Relationships faith, trust, generosity, and development. Daily, we live and THE REAL STORY By Sam Wilder, Lead Pastor, West Lakewood Baptist Church, Lakewood, California breathe in the reality of God’s amazing grace – having faith TM continues to seek new ways to add value to our He will provide for our every need. At the same time, we rely pastors and churches. Other new values include free “Our Church is glad to be able to support TM, and Transformation Ministries (TM), what came to on the generous support of our Ministry Partners, knowing membership with the Evangelical Council for Financial BEHINDwe look forward to a long relationshipTHE together.” my mind wasNUMBERS the relationship we have built with the vitality of TM is dependent on the churches who Accountability (ECFA), and cultivating relationships with the association over the years. As a pastor, I find covenant to do ministry for the greater good of the financial advisors in the areas of estate planning and In almost all of my recent reading about church myself strengthened and supported by my Kingdom, together. An effective approach to development capital campaigns to assist our churches. growth and vitality, the one factor that seems key relationships with the Staff of TM. From the in the church world understands the unique tension between: is the importance of relationships. Relationships front desk to the front lines, I know we’re all in faith and effort; trust and work; and grace and strategy. In the final quarter of 2014, a church-wide giving are what give us encouragement to keep on this together. Our church’s strong relationships campaign will be introduced, titled “To and Through”, to trying and keep on growing. It is in our The Ministry cultivates financial support based on our with other TM churches have been a blessing as assist our churches increase Kingdom impact as a result of relationships that we find ourselves the most development strategy, which encompasses three (3) we share with and care for each other. Our helping support TM. complete. Even the Lone Ranger had Tonto! categories. church is glad to be able to support TM, and we

So, when asked why West Lakewood Baptist look forward to a long relationship, together. • Individual Donors As we consider the finances of TM and our development Since my arrival in February, my primary effort with strategy, I strongly encourage all who love and support the Church faithfully supports the ministry of individual donors has been through completion of our Ministry to remember our ultimate challenge is spiritual. annual Leadership Campaign. This year’s campaign pledges Please pray for the health of our pastors, churches, and were up fifty-eight percent (58%) over the previous year. TM. God is more than able to provide for our needs. For the year, we’re grateful for a thirty-one percent (31%) increase in the number of individual donors. • Corporate Donors I have met with some of our corporate donors to get to Transformation Ministries (TM) desires to add tangible value to our pastors and churches. During 2013-2014, know them, and strengthen their connection with the Ministry. ADDED VALUE ADDED VALUEthe Development Office added value to our leaders by: • Our Churches Since February 2014, I’ve met, individually, with twelve • Providing individual consultation to pastors. • Creating a café menu of church administration • Acquiring free membership with ECFA for TM churches. (12) pastors, and most of these meetings included a • Sharing strategies on finances and giving helps (available upon request). • Furnishing free “Visitor Friendliness Assessment” to with Pastor Mentor Groups (PMGs). • Developing a feasibility study for a church churches following visits. considering a capital funds campaign. • Presenting God’s message through pulpit supply when requested. 20 | A Strategic Blend of Faith, Trust, Generosity and Development A STRATEGIC BLEND OF THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS A STRATEGIC THEA Spiritual Venture REAL Takes Consistent Financial BackingSTORY FAITH, TRUST, GENEROSITY By Peter Kyhn, Associate Pastor, Palm West Community Church, Sun City West, Arizona AND DEVELOPMENT BEHIND“…we are blessed to make aTHE significant every pastor, NUMBERS nurture healthy congregations, BLEND OF FAITH, contribution to the ongoing work of and transform communities for Christ. By Jim Kennon Transformation Ministries.” This spiritual venture takes consistent financial Director of Development and Stewardship Resources As a senior adult congregation located in the backing. So, we have set a priority to give a GENEROSITY heart of a retirement community, we are substantial amount of our weekly worship And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all blessed to make a significant contribution to offerings to this great work. We receive joy things at all times, having all that you need, you will the ongoing work of Transformation inexpressible from seeing new churches abound in every good work. Ministries (TM). We gladly join hands with started and strong camping ministries – 2 Corinthians 9:8 our God-empowered movement of churches propelled into the future. Join us to make a that seeks to stimulate spiritual growth in difference for God’s Kingdom through TM.

This Honor Roll of Donors features individuals, corporations, and churches that made gifts through cash or pledge payments received by the Ministry between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy in these lists. If we MINISTRYMINISTRY PARTNERS LEADING PARTNERS THE WAY: OUR TOP 25LEADING GIVING CHURCHES THE made an error or omitted your name, please advise us by notifying Jim Kennon, Director of Development and Stewardship WAY:Palm West Community OUR Church, Sun CityTOP West (AZ) 25Christ GIVING First Baptist Church, Covina CHURCHES Resources at 626.408.0883 or [email protected]. Rev. Bruce Schipul Rev. James Laing $35,745 $13,333

First Baptist Church, Pomona Grace Hills Church, Aliso Viejo INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL DONORS Rev. Glenn Gunderson, Jr. Dr. Michael Johnson $27,139 $11,592 DONORSJames K. Abell Glenna Harris James Roeske Michael and Venus Alejandrino Kelly Holt Barbara Rohde Wilshire Avenue Community Church, Fullerton Bellevue Heights Church, Sun City (AZ) Dr. Kirk Mackie Dr. Timothy Anderson Nesib and Charity Ali Brian Thomas Jackson Lorena Rosales $24,999 $11,457 Viola Allen Arlito David R. Javier James F. Rozmus Jerry Allstott Paul Jebbia Jimmy and Marthina Saiya First Baptist Church, Downey Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship, Morro Bay Keith Banh Dave and Stacie Jenkins Dale and Elaine Salico Rev. Danny Posada Rev. Randy Ponder Al Bundoc James and Sue Kennon Omar Sandoval $22,049 $10,645 Betty Burge Philip and Shirley Knox Bruce Schipul Ben Cagle Gloria Kott Leonard and Joyce Schmidt High Desert Church, Victorville Mercy Road Church, Indianapolis (IN) Everlita Callo Marlene La Plante Ray Schooler Rev. Thomas Mercer Pastor Josh Hussman Jesse Caluya James Laing Brian and Nancy Scrivens $21,600 $9,571 Robert L. Carter James and Viola Lamb Lois Sherwin Isras and Rasamee Chatkeonopadol Mark and Evelyn Lambert Randy and Liz Shorts South Shores Church, Dana Point First Baptist Church, Torrance Dr. Tyler Guy Rev. Charles Rice Charley and Thiam Cheatwood Wayne and Karen Leamons Evelyn R. Smith $21,000 $9,046 Ross and Carol Chenot Dennis and Carolyn Lewis Sonner Soriano Russell and Diana Clemetson Anthony and Gail Lloyd Bill Staffieri First Baptist Church, Alhambra NorthPoint Christian Fellowship, San Bernardino Beverly-Jene Coffman Barry Lovett J.S. Starmer Dr. Alex Chisholm (Interim) Rev. Paul Reinhard Chadwick and Holly Coffman Joel and Lolita Loyola Kim Strunk $20,110 $9,000 John Creasman Joseph and Diane Lutz Gregg and Laurie Svalstad Kenneth C. Curry, Jr. Neva Lyon Mary Ann Thompson First Baptist Church, Riverside Trinity Baptist Church, Poway Zoila Denno Kirk Mackie Marie Treadwell Dr. Joseph Lutz Rev. David Speas Johnnie Dillard Jeff and Johnnie Mackins Fabian and Lupe Uvidia $19,070 $8,762 Boris Duran Cheryl Ann Markel Giosep and Amy Vo Sylvester Durden Joshua G. Matlock James and Diona Walden Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda Judson Baptist Church, San Bernardino Rev. Kenneth Curry, Jr. Rev. Keith Whitehouse Fred Van Dyke Jeremy McGarity Ron and Joyce Winterberg $18,000 $8,110 Harvey Eckhardt Linda Mensinga Garey Wittich Elizabeth Estoque Doug and Pat Meye Trinity Baptist Church, Moreno Valley Lifepoint Church, Rancho Cucamonga David Estridge Robert and Mary Meye Dr. Joseph Gueste Pastor Glenn Myers Ron and Kimberly Flowers Edward Mugica $16,800 $8,096 Stanley and Kathleen Freeland Lloyd and Kathleen Mulkins CORPORATECORPORATE DONORS Neil and Patty Frey Don Nagai First Baptist Church, Yorba Linda Beachpoint Church, Fountain Valley Keith Fultz R. Rowena Nelson DONORSAtherton Baptist Homes Rev. Clifton Samson, Jr. Rev. William Staffieri Sheila Gilchrist William and Joy Nolte Bos Commercial $16,747 $7,500 Paul Glendenning Michael and Shell Pate Candid Research, Inc. Kenneth and Patricia Gopperton JD and Lori Pearring Christian Community Credit Union Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church, Irvine First Baptist Church, Temple City Dr. Peter Chou Rev. James Walden Doris Graves Dorival Pimenta Church and Casualty Insurance Agency $16,130 $7,016 Joseph and Verdean Gueste Mary Polite Missionwell LLC R81 Print Glenn and Kimberly Gunderson Elenna Poppin West Lakewood Baptist Church, Lakewood Vandelay Network Jack and Linda Hamilton Harold Poynter Rev. Samuel Wilder Arthur and Rene Harrell Claudette Ratcliffe $15,680 Brian Harrington Linda Robinson

22 | 2013-2014 Honor Roll of Mission Partners | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 2013-2014 Honor Roll of Mission Partners | 23 MINISTRYMINISTRY PARTNERS LEADING PARTNERSTHE WAY: OUR TOP PER CAPITA GIVINGLEADING CHURCHES THE WAY: OURWest Lakewood Baptist TOP Church, Lakewood PER CAPITAFirst Baptist Church, Downey GIVING CHURCHESGrace Church, Henderson (NV) First Baptist Church, Honolulu (HI) Rev. Samuel Wilder Rev. Danny Posada Dr. Douglas Meye Dr. Barry Lovett

Faith Baptist Church, Huachuca City (AZ) NorthPoint Christian Fellowship, San Bernardino Life Christian Fellowship of the Inland Empire, Rancho Cucamonga Hacienda Heights Baptist Church, Hacienda Heights Rev. Booker Myles, Jr. Rev. Paul Reinhard Pastor Wilfred Soriano Rev. Jonathan Lambert

University Baptist Church, Long Beach Palm West Community Church, Sun City West (AZ) Light on the Corner Church, Montrose Heritage Valley Christian Fellowship, Santa Paula Rev. Paul VanArsdale Rev. Bruce Schipul Pastor Jon Karn Church Family

Trinity Baptist Church, Poway First Baptist Church, Riverside Wilshire Avenue Community Church, Fullerton Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship, Morro Bay Rev. David Speas Dr. Joseph Lutz Dr. Kirk Mackie Pastor Randy Ponder

Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church, Irvine Mercy Road Church, Indianapolis (IN) Bellevue Heights Church, Sun City (AZ) Dr. Peter Chou Pastor Josh Husmann Dr. Tim Anderson

Life Christian Fellowship of South Orange County, Mission Viejo Grace Hills Church, Aliso Viejo First Baptist Church, Taft Pastor Arlito Javier Dr. Michael Johnson Rev. Scott Pearson

First Baptist Church, Rosemead First Baptist Church of Monrovia-Arcadia, Monrovia First Baptist Church, Alhambra Rev. Walter Jackson Rev. Richard Sullender Dr. Alex Chisholm (Interim)

CHURCHESCHURCHES First Baptist Church, Alhambra Journey Community Church, Fontana First Indonesian Baptist Church, Monrovia North Park Baptist Church, San Diego Grace Hills Church, Aliso Viejo Beachpoint Church, Fountain Valley Bethany Baptist Church, Montclair Ruamjai International, San Diego City Church of Anaheim, Anaheim New Joy Community Church, Fountain Valley Ling Dong Chinese Hope Baptist Church, Montebello Lo Mejor del Trigo, San Ysidro Life Christian Fellowship of NOC, Anaheim Vietnamese Grace Baptist Church, Fountain Valley Light on the Corner, Montrose First Baptist Church, San Luis Obispo Community Baptist Church, Baldwin Park Wilshire Avenue Community Church, Fullerton Shepherd of the Hills Community Church, Morenci (AZ) Primera Iglesia Bautista Principe de Paz, Santa Ana Chester Avenue Community Church, Bakersfield Community Baptist Church, Goodsprings (NV) Trinity Baptist Church, Moreno Valley Bouquet Canyon Church, Santa Clarita Olive Drive Church, Bakersfield Grand View Baptist Church, Grand Terrace Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship, Morro Bay First Mexican Baptist Church, Santa Maria Parkside Church, Bakersfield Hacienda Heights Baptist Church, Hacienda Heights Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Ontario Trinity Baptist Church, Santa Monica First Hispanic Baptist Church, Banning Primera Iglesia Bautista, Harbor City Ministerios Bautista El Buen Pastor, Oxnard Heritage Valley Christian Fellowship, Santa Paula LifePoint, Banning Grace Church, Henderson (NV) University Baptist Church, Palm Desert Oasis Community Church, Scottsdale (AZ) Neighborhood Christian Fellowship, Bellflower First Baptist Church, Honolulu (HI) First Baptist Church, Paramount St. George Community Church, St. George (UT) First Baptist Church of Big Bear Valley, Big Bear Lake Faith Baptist Church, Huachuca City (AZ) Friendship Baptist Church, Pasadena Bellevue Heights Church, Sun City (AZ) First Baptist Church, Blythe Mercy Road Church, Indianapolis (IN) First Baptist Church, Pasadena Palm West Community Church, Sun City West (AZ) Northern Lights International Ministry, Bothell (WA) Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church, Irvine Madison Baptist Church, Phoenix (AZ) First Baptist Church, Taft First Mexican Baptist Church, Brawley First Baptist Church, Joshua Tree Congregación Bautista Shalom, Pico Rivera First Baptist Church, Temple City Primera Iglesia Bautista, Calexico Temple Builders Community Church, Laguna Hills Hope Community Church, Pico Rivera First Kachin Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Temple City NewLife Christian Fellowship, Calimesa La Jolla Christian Fellowship, La Jolla Rivera First Baptist Church, Pico Rivera Rock Mountain Baptist Church, Temple City Park Christian Fellowship, Chino Windsor Hills Community Church, La Mesa Pomona First Baptist Church, Pomona First Baptist Church, Torrance Bay View Baptist Church, Chula Vista First Baptist Church, Lake Isabella Primera Iglesia Bautista de Pomona, Pomona Iglesia Bautista Horeb, Torrance Bethany Baptist Church, Clarkdale (AZ) Seven San Diego Church, Lakeside Trinity Baptist Church, Poway Catalina Church North, Tucson (AZ) Centerpoint Church, Colton West Lakewood Baptist Church, Lakewood Life Christian Fellowship of IE, Rancho Cucamonga First Mexican Baptist Church, Tucson (AZ) Iglesia Bautista Hispana Rayos de Luz, Colton Unity Baptist Church, Las Vegas (NV) Lifepoint Church, Rancho Cucamonga Grace Harbor Church, Tustin Iglesia Bautista Maranatha, Corona University Baptist Church, Long Beach Lifehouse Valley Church, Reedley First Baptist Church, Twentynine Palms Christ First Baptist Church, Covina Indonesian Baptist Church The Good Shepherd, Los Angeles Capilla de Gracia, Riverside High Desert Church, Victorville Life Christian Fellowship of SGV, Covina Maharlika Christian Fellowship, Los Osos First Baptist Church, Riverside New Beginning Christian Fellowship Church, West Covina Mt. Carmel Chinese Baptist Church, Covina Iglesia Bautista Alpha & Omega Baptist Church, Lynwood Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Nacimiento, Riverside Village Community Church, Wrightwood First Baptist Church, Crestline Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, Lynwood First Baptist Church, Rosemead First Baptist Church, Yorba Linda South Shores Church, Dana Point Rocky Point Fellowship, Mentone Christian Community Church of Devore, San Bernardino Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda First Baptist Church, Downey First Baptist Church, Mesa (AZ) Iglesia Cristiana Bautista, San Bernardino Mission for Christ Indonesian Church, Yorba Linda The River Christian Church, Eagle (ID) Life Christian Fellowship of SOC, Mission Viejo Judson Baptist Church, San Bernardino First Baptist Church, El Cajon Fellowship Monrovia, Monrovia NorthPoint Christian Fellowship, San Bernardino Community Baptist Church, Fallbrook First Baptist Church of Monrovia-Arcadia, Monrovia First Baptist Church, San Diego

24 | 2013-2014 Honor Roll of Mission Partners | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 2013-2014 Honor Roll of Mission Partners | 25 MINISTRYMINISTRY PARTNERS LEADING PARTNERSTHE WAY: OUR TOP PER CAPITA GIVINGLEADING CHURCHES THE WAY: OURWest Lakewood Baptist TOP Church, Lakewood PER CAPITAFirst Baptist Church, Downey GIVING CHURCHESGrace Church, Henderson (NV) First Baptist Church, Honolulu (HI) Rev. Samuel Wilder Rev. Danny Posada Dr. Douglas Meye Dr. Barry Lovett

Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church, Irvine Mercy Road Church, Indianapolis (IN) Bellevue Heights Church, Sun City (AZ) Dr. Peter Chou Pastor Josh Husmann Dr. Tim Anderson

Life Christian Fellowship of South Orange County, Mission Viejo Grace Hills Church, Aliso Viejo First Baptist Church, Taft Pastor Arlito Javier Dr. Michael Johnson Rev. Scott Pearson

First Baptist Church, Rosemead First Baptist Church of Monrovia-Arcadia, Monrovia First Baptist Church, Alhambra Rev. Walter Jackson Rev. Richard Sullender Dr. Alex Chisholm (Interim)

24 | 2013-2014 Honor Roll of Mission Partners | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | 2013-2014 Honor Roll of Mission Partners | 25 FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE MINISTRY FINANCIALBy Caryn Ryan, Missionwell, Accounting Partner, HEALTH CFO Services OF THE MINISTRY

incomeNet Income for the current year, 2014, and the comparable Operational Competency & General Shown in the table below is full year, net income for the two (2) most recently completed years. Church TM Mission Giving, $000 periodFull year 2013 last total year net income is also was $shown296,000. This for was comparison. $173,000 lower than in 2012. Also 2007 $652 Development and Stewardship shown in the table below is year-to-date net income for the current year, 2014, and the comparable period last year is shown for comparison. 2008 $555 Church Health & Missional Vitality Net Income Detail ($000) 2009 $489 Full Year June Year-to-Date Developing Pastoral Leaders 2012 2010 $429 Trends in resource allocation are shown below. The resource allocation to Development and 2012 2013 2013 2014 Church TM Mission Giving, $000 Stewardship should remain consistent through the end of the year. Resources2013 to Church Health Operating Income (881) (936) (411) (437) 2011 and MissionalChurch VitalityPlanting should Partnerships increase over the year as church coaching increases and the 2007 $475 $652 2014 thru June Non-Operating Items* 889 820 282 203 Transforming Churches Conference occurs. Resource allocation to Developing Pastoral 2012 2008 $425 $555 Leaders has been stable. Three (3) churches were planted between June and July. This will Net Income without Camps 8 (116) (129) (234) cause an increase in Church Planting0.0% partnerships by20.0% the end of 201440.0% as church planters60.0% meet 2013 2009 $489 Camps 461 412 228 (50) $463 their goals and receive further investments from TM. Total Net income 469 296 99 (284) 2010 $429 2014 Est $489 Investment Performance *Without Camping Ministry 2011 $475 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 At year end 2013, TM’s investment account was $4.1 million. Fewer withdrawals were required to fund 2012 $425 InvestmentResources Performance to Mission: 2012 - June 2014 Full Year 2013 operations in 2013 due to the sale of a church property in Flagstaff. The investment account was Operational Competency & General In 2013, the deficit from church ministry operations was $936,000. This was higher than 2012 2013 $463 approximately $3.8 million at the end of June 2014. Withdrawals used to fund operations exceeded Full Year 2013 marketAt value year changes end during 2013, the first TM’s six months investment of 2014. Funding account from savings (orwas property $4.1 sales) will primarily due to an increase in legal fees offset by an increase in lease income and conference 2014 Est $489 Inregistration. 2013, In boththe 2013 deficit and 2012, from non-operat churching income ministry significantly offsetoperations the operating continuemillion. to be requiredDevelopment Fewer through and withdrawals Stewardship the end of 2014 and were beyond required as TM continues to it s fundprayers and planning deficit. Non-operating income includes gains and losses on investments, properties or notes. ResourcesResources to Mission $0 to Mission$100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 for sustainability. Church Health & Missional Vitality wasJune 2014 $936,000. YTD This was higher than 2012 primarily due Resources are allocated to a variety of strategies which help TM accomplish its mission . operations in 2013 due to the sale of a church property Resources are allocated to a variety of strategies which Investment Performance, $000 The 2014 deficit from operations through June was $437,000. Somewhat higher lease income Developing Pastoral Leaders 2012 towas morean increasethan offset by incurrencein legal of legalfees fees. offset Non-operating by an income increase is lower due in to lesslease in Flagstaff. The investment account was approximately helpResources the to MinistryMission accomplish its mission. 2013 investment gains. The deficit from Camps was $50,000. This was due to lower attendance than Strategic Objectives 2013-14 Primary Strategies 2012 2013 Thru June 2014 income and conference registration. In both 2013 and Resources are allocated to a variety of strategies which help TM accomplish its mission. $3.8 millionChurch Planting at the Partnerships end of June 2014. Withdrawals2014 thru June used expected at Tonto Rim Christian Camp in Payson, Arizona, and an increase in project expenses Receiving Resource Allocation Opening Balance 3,936 3,522 4,095 at Thousand Pines Christian Camp in Crestline, California, needed to prepare for the summer

operating deficit. Non-operating income includes gains  ReceivingPastor Mentor Resource Groups Allocation Usedduring to fund operations the first six months of 2014.(700) Funding(100) from (400) Church TM Mission Giving  TM Mission Giving was stable and slightly increased in 2013 versus 2012. Through June 2014, Conferences Investment Performance Recruit and develop pastoral leaders Management Fees (38) (40) (20) andMission losses Giving was on $3, 600investments, higher than June 2013. properties Based on this, orthe fullnotes. year is forecasted to   PastorPastoral Mentor Leadership Groups Recruiting savingsAt year end 201 (or3, TM’s property investment account sales) was $4.1 will million. continue Fewer withdrawals to werebe requiredrequired to fund  be $489,000, which would continue the turnaround trend after declines through the recession. Recruit and develop pastoral leaders  ConferencesRegular “listening” activities or events Closingoperations Balance in 2013 due to the sale of a church property in Flagstaff.3,522 The investment4,095 account was 3,849 Contact Missionwell at [email protected] for a copy of the  Pastoral Leadership Recruiting throughapproximately $the3.8 million end at theof end 2014 of June 2014 and. Withdrawals beyond used asto fund TM operations continues exceeded  Ministry’s audited financial statements. June 2014 YTD Regular “listening” activities or events itsmarket prayers value changes and during planning the first six months for of 2014sustainability.. Funding from savings (or property sales) will  continue to be required through the end of 2014 and beyond as TM continues its prayers and planning Maximize covenant participation for sustainability. The 2014 deficit from operations through June was   MaximizeActively covenant network participation with like -minded  Actively network with like-minded Recruit new churches and inspire and coach all TM organizations and leaders Investment Performance, $000 $437,000. Somewhat higher lease income was more Recruit new churches and inspire and coach all TM organizations and leaders  Transforming Churches Conference churcheschurches to a high to a highlevel level Transforming Churches Conference 2012 2013 Thru June 2014 than offset by incurrence of legal fees. Non-operating  Partner with churches in transition Partner with churches in transition Opening Balance 3,936 3,522 4,095   StrategicStrategic Assessment Assessment and Congregational and Congregational Income and Market Value changes 324 712 174 income is lower due to less investment gains. The CoachingCoaching

Used to fund operations (700) (100) (400)

deficit from Camps was $50,000. This was due to lower  Support and initiate partnerships to start new New Church Plant Comprehensive System Management Fees (38) (40) (20) attendance than expected at Tonto Rim Christian Camp  of Newinvestment, Church leadership Plant Comprehensive coaching and System Support and initiatechurches partnerships which reproduce to start new Closing Balance 3,522 4,095 3,849 networking churches which reproduce of investment, leadership coaching and in Payson, Arizona, and an increase in project expenses networking

26 | Financial Health of the Ministry | Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 Transformation Ministries Annual Ministry Report 2013-2014 | Financial Health of the Ministry | 27 FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE MINISTRY FINANCIALBy Caryn Ryan, Missionwell, Accounting Partner, HEALTH CFO Services OF THE MINISTRY

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord… – Colossians 3:23 Trends in Resource Allocation TM thanks God for the resources provided by each church, FINANCIALThe resource allocation to Development and and weHEALTH look forward to using these resources to ensure Stewardship over the resources God provides to at Thousand Pines Christian Camp in Crestline, Stewardship should remain consistent through the end healthy vital churches led by strong leaders. Transformation Ministries (TM) is a responsibility we take California, needed to prepare for the summer season. of the year. Resources to Church Health and Missional seriously. We thank every member church for their Thousand Pines Outdoor Education experienced better Vitality should increase over the year as church As a final note, it has been a pleasure for Missionwell to stewardship in meeting their covenants as we work than projected attendance. coaching increases and the Transforming Churches partner with the Ministry for four (4) years. We are together towards developing healthy pastors as leaders, Conference occurs. Resource allocation to Developing committed to providing faithful and efficient service to TM. OFChurch TM Mission Giving THEPastoral Leaders has been stable.MINISTRY Three (3) churches healthy churches and plant new churches. Trendswere in resource planted allocation between are shown June below. and The July.resource This allocation will to cause Development an and Financial Health of the Ministry TM Mission Giving was stable and slightly increased in Stewardship should remain consistent through the end of the year. Resources to Church Health NetBy Caryn Income Ryan, Missionwell, Accounting Partner, CFO Services 2013 versus 2012. Through June 2014, Mission Giving was and increaseMissional Vitality in Church should increase Planting over the partnerships year as church coaching by the increases end of and the Transforming Churches Conference occurs. Resource allocation to Developing Pastoral or from him and through him and for him Leaders2014 has as been church stable. Three planters (3) churches meet were their planted goals between and June receive and July. This will F “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” $3,600 higher than June 2013. Based on this, the full year is Shown in the table below is full year, net income for the cause an increase in Church Planting partnerships by the end of 2014 as church planters meet – Colossians 3:23 are all things. To him be the glory forever! forecasted to be $489,000, which would continue the theirfurther goals and receiveinvestments further investments from from TM. TM. two (2) most recently completed years. Full year 2013 total Stewardship over the resources God provides to Transformation Ministries (TM) is a netresponsibility income we take was seriously. $296,000. We thank everyThis member was church$173,000 for their stewardshiplower than in in turnaround trend after declines through the recession. – Romans 11:36 meeting their covenants as we work together towards developing pastors as leaders, healthy 2012.churches Alsoand plant shown new churches in .the table below is year-to-date, net Resources to Mission: 2012 - June 2014 incomeNet Income for the current year, 2014, and the comparable Operational Competency & General Shown in the table below is full year, net income for the two (2) most recently completed years. Church TM Mission Giving, $000 periodFull year 2013 last total year net income is also was $shown296,000. This for was comparison. $173,000 lower than in 2012. Also 2007 $652 Development and Stewardship shown in the table below is year-to-date net income for the current year, 2014, and the comparable period last year is shown for comparison. 2008 $555 Church Health & Missional Vitality Net Income Detail ($000) 2009 $489 Full Year June Year-to-Date Developing Pastoral Leaders 2012 2010 $429 Trends in resource allocation are shown below. The resource allocation to Development and 2012 2013 2013 2014 Church TM Mission Giving, $000 Stewardship should remain consistent through the end of the year. Resources2013 to Church Health Operating Income (881) (936) (411) (437) 2011 and MissionalChurch VitalityPlanting should Partnerships increase over the year as church coaching increases and the 2007 $475 $652 2014 thru June Non-Operating Items* 889 820 282 203 Transforming Churches Conference occurs. Resource allocation to Developing Pastoral 2012 2008 $425 $555 Leaders has been stable. Three (3) churches were planted between June and July. This will Net Income without Camps 8 (116) (129) (234) cause an increase in Church Planting0.0% partnerships by20.0% the end of 201440.0% as church planters60.0% meet 2013 2009 $489 Camps 461 412 228 (50) $463 their goals and receive further investments from TM. Total Net income 469 296 99 (284) 2010 $429 2014 Est $489 Investment Performance *Without Camping Ministry 2011 $475 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 At year end 2013, TM’s investment account was $4.1 million. Fewer withdrawals were required to fund 2012 $425 InvestmentResources Performance to Mission: 2012 - June 2014 Full Year 2013 operations in 2013 due to the sale of a church property in Flagstaff. The investment account was Operational Competency & General In 2013, the deficit from church ministry operations was $936,000. This was higher than 2012 2013 $463 approximately $3.8 million at the end of June 2014. Withdrawals used to fund operations exceeded Full Year 2013 marketAt value year changes end during 2013, the first TM’s six months investment of 2014. Funding account from savings (orwas property $4.1 sales) will primarily due to an increase in legal fees offset by an increase in lease income and conference 2014 Est $489 Inregistration. 2013, In boththe 2013 deficit and 2012, from non-operat churching income ministry significantly offsetoperations the operating continuemillion. to be requiredDevelopment Fewer through and withdrawals Stewardship the end of 2014 and were beyond required as TM continues to it s fundprayers and planning deficit. Non-operating income includes gains and losses on investments, properties or notes. ResourcesResources to Mission $0 to Mission$100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 for sustainability. Church Health & Missional Vitality wasJune 2014 $936,000. YTD This was higher than 2012 primarily due Resources are allocated to a variety of strategies which help TM accomplish its mission . operations in 2013 due to the sale of a church property Resources are allocated to a variety of strategies which Investment Performance, $000 The 2014 deficit from operations through June was $437,000. Somewhat higher lease income Developing Pastoral Leaders 2012 towas morean increasethan offset by incurrencein legal of legalfees fees. offset Non-operating by an income increase is lower due in to lesslease in Flagstaff. The investment account was approximately helpResources the to MinistryMission accomplish its mission. 2013 investment gains. The deficit from Camps was $50,000. This was due to lower attendance than Strategic Objectives 2013-14 Primary Strategies 2012 2013 Thru June 2014 income and conference registration. In both 2013 and Resources are allocated to a variety of strategies which help TM accomplish its mission. $3.8 millionChurch Planting at the Partnerships end of June 2014. Withdrawals2014 thru June used expected at Tonto Rim Christian Camp in Payson, Arizona, and an increase in project expenses Receiving Resource Allocation Opening Balance 3,936 3,522 4,095 at Thousand Pines Christian Camp in Crestline, California, needed to prepare for the summer

2012,season. Thousand non-operating Pines Outdoor Educators income experienced significantly better than projected offset attendance. the Incometo fund and Market operations Value changes exceeded market324 value 712changes 174 Strategic Objectives 2013-14 Primary Strategies 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% operating deficit. Non-operating income includes gains  ReceivingPastor Mentor Resource Groups Allocation Usedduring to fund operations the first six months of 2014.(700) Funding(100) from (400) Church TM Mission Giving  TM Mission Giving was stable and slightly increased in 2013 versus 2012. Through June 2014, Conferences Investment Performance Recruit and develop pastoral leaders Management Fees (38) (40) (20) andMission losses Giving was on $3, 600investments, higher than June 2013. properties Based on this, orthe fullnotes. year is forecasted to   PastorPastoral Mentor Leadership Groups Recruiting savingsAt year end 201 (or3, TM’s property investment account sales) was $4.1 will million. continue Fewer withdrawals to werebe requiredrequired to fund  be $489,000, which would continue the turnaround trend after declines through the recession. Recruit and develop pastoral leaders  ConferencesRegular “listening” activities or events Closingoperations Balance in 2013 due to the sale of a church property in Flagstaff.3,522 The investment4,095 account was 3,849 Contact Missionwell at [email protected] for a copy of the  Pastoral Leadership Recruiting throughapproximately $the3.8 million end at theof end 2014 of June 2014 and. Withdrawals beyond used asto fund TM operations continues exceeded  Ministry’s audited financial statements. June 2014 YTD Regular “listening” activities or events itsmarket prayers value changes and during planning the first six months for of 2014sustainability.. Funding from savings (or property sales) will  continue to be required through the end of 2014 and beyond as TM continues its prayers and planning Maximize covenant participation for sustainability. The 2014 deficit from operations through June was   MaximizeActively covenant network participation with like -minded  Actively network with like-minded Recruit new churches and inspire and coach all TM organizations and leaders Investment Performance, $000 $437,000. Somewhat higher lease income was more Recruit new churches and inspire and coach all TM organizations and leaders  Transforming Churches Conference churcheschurches to a high to a highlevel level Transforming Churches Conference 2012 2013 Thru June 2014 than offset by incurrence of legal fees. Non-operating  Partner with churches in transition Partner with churches in transition Opening Balance 3,936 3,522 4,095   StrategicStrategic Assessment Assessment and Congregational and Congregational Income and Market Value changes 324 712 174 income is lower due to less investment gains. The CoachingCoaching

Used to fund operations (700) (100) (400) deficit from Camps was $50,000. This was due to lower  Support and initiate partnerships to start new New Church Plant Comprehensive System Management Fees (38) (40) (20) attendance than expected at Tonto Rim Christian Camp  of Newinvestment, Church leadership Plant Comprehensive coaching and System Support and initiatechurches partnerships which reproduce to start new Closing Balance 3,522 4,095 3,849 networking churches which reproduce of investment, leadership coaching and in Payson, Arizona, and an increase in project expenses networking

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