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Download Annual Report For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8-10 Jesus is faithful. His grace is sufficient. His Kingdom knows no end. As we reflect on the evidence of God’s grace shown to us over the last year, words cannot express the depth of our gratitude for the peo- ple of Mars Hill and our Global Family who have served tirelessly, prayed continually, and given sacrifi- cially to support Jesus’ mission through Mars Hill Church...making disciples and planting churches. 2 / 2014 annual report 2014 annual report / 3 what We believe what We believe God reveals himself to sinners and God made men and women saves them for his glory. equally important, but gave them distinct roles in the church MAKING and home. REFORMED COMPLEMENTARIAN What we believe What we believe about DISCIPLES about God. men and women. AND SPIRIT-EMPOWERED MISSIONAL What we believe about What we believe PLANTING the Holy Spirit. about mission. The Holy Spirit empowers people Churches are not clubs. for mission through gifts such as They are called to reach more prophecy, knowledge, tongues, people for Jesus and plant CHURCHES and healing. more churches. 4 / 2014 annual report 2014 annual report / 5 easter celebration 2014 easter celebration 2014 15,902 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE ADULTS 2,990 KIDS On April 20, 2014, over 25,000 people gathered at Mars Hill Church locations or watched our Easter services online to celebrate the risen Savior, and to proclaim to the whole world that only Jesus saves. 367 2,458 370 6,359 85 PEOPLE BAPTIZED THAT DAY VOLUNTEERS SERVED AT TOTAL SONGS SUNG PEOPLE WATCHED ONLINE NATIONS TUNED-IN ONLINE (197 SPONTANEOUS) OUR CHURCH LOCATIONS TO JESUS 6 / 2014 annual report 2014 annual report / 7 MARS HILL KIDS Train up a child in the way he should go; Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6. We thank Jesus for the blessing of children and the privilege to come alongside parents to teach them about the wonders of God’s love and salvation. 1,800 KIDS GATHERED EACH WEEK COMMUNITY GROUPS TO WORSHIP JESUS Being the Church is much more than meeting together for Sunday MARS HILL STUDENTS Jesus is raising up an amazing generation of young people, ages 12- morning worship services. It’s about living life together in com- 18, who participated in RED Student Ministry. Each week they were munity with other believers. Each week, thousands of people met challenged to grow in their faith, to love one another, and to boldly together in hundreds of Community Groups to study the Bible, learn declare the gospel to friends and family by the power of the Holy about Jesus, eat, fellowship, and love one another. Community Spirit. We praise God for the nearly 500 young people who attend- Groups are the heart of the church. ed Summer Camp, and the 29 lives that were saved by Jesus! 11 465 AVERAGE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY GROUPS 471 29 STUDENTS ATTENDED ONE NUMBER OF SALVATIONS AT GROUP SIZE (8-10 IS A ACROSS ALL OUR CHURCHES OF OUR SUMMER CAMPS OUR SUMMER CAMPS HEALTHY GROUP) 8 / 2014 annual report 2014 annual report / 9 MARS HILL GLOBAL MARS HILL GO The Mars Hill Global Family is made up of the hundreds of thousands of people who follow Mars Hill And [Jesus] said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” online, but do not attend a local Mars Hill Church. - Mark 16:15 We are truly humbled by the number of people around the world whom Jesus has blessed through Mars Hill, and we’re forever grateful for the love and faithfulness of our Global Family to support Jesus’ GO is the ministry of Mars Hill Church that supports churches and church planters around the world. mission through Mars Hill over the years. We work with in-country partners to train pastors and plant churches. We distribute Bibles and trans- late resources so that people from more cultures can have access to solid Bible teaching. 638,000 4,300,000+ TIMES THE MARS HILL APP HAS NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO VISITED BEEN DOWNLOADED MARSHILL.COM 40 33 CHURCH PLANTERS AND EVANGELISTS CHURCH PLANTERS AND EVANGELISTS 7,800,000+ 233 WE SUPPORTED IN ETHIOPIA WE SUPPORTED IN INDIA VISITS TO OUR WEBSITE NUMBER OF COUNTRIES WHERE PEOPLE VISITED MARSHILL.COM 1,425 ETHIOPIAN CHILDREN SPONSORED BY MARS HILL CHURCH MEMBERS 10 / 2014 annual report 2014 annual report / 11 exciting numbers from this year exciting numbers from this year 6,336 BIBLES WERE GIVEN AWAY 8,129 55 5,354 PEOPLE WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS COUPLES GOT MARRIED MEMBERS OF MARS HILL (AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE) AT MARS HILL CHURCHES 12 / 2014 annual report 2014 annual report / 13 audited financial statements audited financial statements ABBREVIATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ABBREVIATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS OF JUNE 30TH, 2014 FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30TH, 2014 ASSETS SUPPORT AND REVENUE Cash and cash equivalents $2,707,297 Tithes and offerrings $27,238,335 Accounts receivable $218,474 Misc. income and other gains and losses $1,323,748 Inventory and other current assets $546,138 TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $28,562,083 Lease deposits and other assets $158,788 EXPENSES Cash held for long term purposes $229,930 Personnel costs $14,036,049 Restricted cash $413,099 Operations $3,532,026 Property and equipment, net* $30,482,768 Technology and equipment $990,153 Deferred loan costs, net $112,671 Administration $3,530,414 TOTAL ASSETS $34,869,165 Facilities $3,515,331 LIABILITIES Church planting and partnerships $244,925 Current liabilities $1,513,198 Interest $455,799 Long-term liabilities $12,534,657 Depreciation and amortization $2,119,972 TOTAL LIABILITIES $14,047,855 TOTAL EXPENSES $28,424,669 NET ASSETS Unrestricted $20,325,505 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $137,414 Temporarily restricted $60,772 Permanently restricted $435,033 TOTAL NET ASSETS $20,821,310 TOTAL LIABILTIES AND NET ASSETS $34,869,165 Every good gift and every *Includes property held for sale. perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Numbers based on audited financial statements presented in accor- Father of lights with whom there dance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). In 2014, is no variation or shadow due to Mars Hill Church received an “Unqualified Opinion,” which is the change.” - James 1:17 most favorable outcome according to auditing standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 14 / 2014 annual report 2014 annual report / 15 stories stories EVIDENCE OF GOD’S GRACE “Without Mars Hill and the people tear down walls and find such free- books. I started looking for Jesus in Mars Hill Tacoma feels like home. I I teach my children to do the same. I met there, I’m not sure I would be dom and rest in Christ, I can never my Bible instead of ways to make wouldn’t be half the mother or per- Before 2013 I knew nothing about alive or in a place of peace and joy express to my savior how grateful myself better. For that, I will forever son I am today without the people of anything. Now I know two things— as I am now. This church has em- I am. I am so thankful for this be grateful.” Mars Hill pointing me and guiding there is a God and he saves.” powered and encouraged my love church and how the gospel is taught me towards a daily relationship for God and others and cultivated without a lollipop and – SARAH FROM BELLEVUE with Christ that is on fire.” – ERIN FROM AUSTRALIA my desire to learn and grow in rainbow theology biblical knowledge. I have never and let’s us know —KENDRA FROM TACOMA been loved as well as I have by that serv- the people in our church, espe- “Since coming to Mars Hill, my wife and I have grown closer, our “So thankful to Jesus for how he has marriage has been healed, and we used the people of Mars Hill Church are walking close to Jesus.” to change lives for eternity. And especially thankful for how he used – KYLE FROM PORTLAND Mars Hill to teach my daughter who her Lord and Savior is. That right “Since coming to Mars Hill, my there is what it’s all about.” cially life has changed dramatically with during the the teachings of Mark Driscoll and – TRIPP FROM BELLEVUE many moments the family at Mars Hill Portland. when I have been an utter mess. My relationship with the Lord has This church has been my family for ing Jesus is hard, but grown so much. My Community four years. I am eternally grateful he is faithful. I love this church Group family has been there with for this church.” and its people.” me through some pretty tough times “Being a young and I’m blessed to be a part of this – DANA FROM WEST SEATTLE — AARON FROM OLYMPIA single mother with no family group.” in Washington, Mars Hill has been “God has used Pastor Mark and my “It wasn’t till I went to Mars Hill wonderful for me. With no judgment – KARINA FROM PORTLAND Mars Hill Family to thaw an ice- that things clicked and chunks of as I walk through the doors, to the cold heart and an inability to truly the Bible started going together and best Community Group that has “I’m so grateful for the part [Mars love others at all, let alone a love making sense.
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