I MYCHURCH: 2022 THEME - THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME - The Message Church

2022 THEME
 I     MY CHURCH:
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
      HEBREWS 10:23-25

2022 | CHURCH MINISTRY PLAN

         DR. FREDRICC GERARD &
         DR. KAN'DACE L. BROCK
              LEAD PASTORS
       WWW.THEMESSAGESA.ORG

2022 THEME SCRIPTURE

 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the
 hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to
 keep his promise. Let us think of ways to
 motivate one another to acts of love and
  good works. And let us not neglect our
 meeting together, as some people do, but
encourage one another, especially now that
   the day of his return is drawing near.
             - Hebrews 10:23-25

THE LEAD PASTORS' INTENT
  INTENT [in'tent]: resolved or determined to do something

The intent of this document is to outline what constitutes success
for The Message Church in 2022. In 2020, we were "Clarifying the
Vision." In 2021, we shouted from the rooftops, "I'm Still Standing!" In
2022, we are emphasizing our love in action for God's local
assembly of Christ-followers...the church. There truly is 'No place
like home!'

As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is." We believe that 2022
is the year for us to further embrace God's call to express our Christ-
like love for the local church. These expressions of love include but are
not limited to, building unity in the church and financially supporting our
quest to secure and furnish a home for TMC. This ministry plan is
designed to help us imagine what we act upon our love for The
Message Church...together. Furthermore, this document provides a
framework to continue transforming The Message Church and
supporters into a forward-thinking mission-focused team. If you love
TMC, say these words with us, "I love my church! There's no place
like home!"

With Love for God and You,
Dr. Brock & Dr. K
Dr. Fredricc Gerard and Dr. Kan'Dace L. Brock
Lead Pastors

Vision, Mission, & Values

   Who We Are
   What We Do
   How We Do It

Our vision defines who we are striving to become. Our
mission refers to what we do – our purpose and reason
the Kingdom of God needs our best efforts. Our values
define the culture we are creating.

                         Our Vision
We want to see whole people be whole. Our vision is to glorify God by
changing lives and changing the world through the proclamation of the
Message of Jesus Christ.

                        Our Mission
Our mission is to proclaim the Message of Jesus Christ:
In Our Worship
Through the Word
With Our Witness

                        Our Values
Real (Credible)
Our God is real. God wants to have a relationship with you. Our worship
opportunities are designed to nurture your relationship with God.

Relevant (Contextual)
All of God's Word speaks to all of life. We seek to reflect this reality in our
words, worship, and witness.

Relational (Compassionate)
Life can be hard. Doing life in isolation can be harder. At TMC, we believe
in the value of God-ordained connections. Every Christ follower should be
connected, present, and active in a local church.

2021 Highlights!

-We Celebrated our 3rd Church Anniversary!
- $48K total giving in 2018 (our first year). $132K given in 2021!
- TMC ordained its first cohort of Deacons.
- Sis. Patricia François-Wolfe updated our membership databases
and church communications workflow.
- Continued to disciple through sponsorship of six Haitian children
through Compassion International at a cost of $2,700.
- Began partnership with Fletcher Seminary, a new local seminary
housed at Baptist Temple Church, to train ministers for ministry. Dr.
Brock and Dr. K are working with the seminary as it moves toward
full accreditation through the Association of Theological Schools.
- Increased our worldwide engagement through our website, church
app, and social media sites. Also continued live streaming Bible
Study and Sunday Worship on Facebook, YouTube, and website.
- Soul Sistahs' Women's Ministry continued leadership organization
and training, along with hosting monthly women's wellness events.
- Dr. Kan'Dace L. Brock, Lead Pastor, successfully defended her
dissertation and graduated from United Theological Seminary
(Dayton, Ohio).

2022 Projected Budget
"It's not about equal giving; it's about equal sacrifice."
                      -Rev. Dr. E. Thurman Walker

  Lead Pastors:                                         $52,780
  CFO:                                                     $3,900
  Administrative Expenses:                                $13,554
  Building Expenses:                                     $21,600
  Church Ministries:                                     $30,186
  Music Ministry:                                        $11,200

  Total Operating Expenses:
          $133,220
We want to be prepared to move when God does. We are asking each
Messenger, each month, to give to the building fund. Prayerfully designate
an amount above your tithes and offering to help us achieve our building
fund goal.

 Building Fund Goal:                                $100,000
    YTD Building Fund (Dec 2021):                       $87,495

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
   At the core of TMC's ministry plan are two strategic priorities that will
guide our decision-making over the next year. Through the actualization of
these priorities, The Message Church will continue to "change lives and
change the world."

Priority 1: Building Unity and Commitment in the Church
A. Commit to actively engaging our virtual and in-person worship,

leadership, and fellowship opportunities.

Example: Attend 6 worship and discipleship opportunities per month.

B. Commit to taking our own spiritual development seriously through daily

prayer, reading, and devotion.

Example: Join our Thursday morning prayer call each week. Specify daily

times to read your Bible and pray, listen to a Christian podcast, and/or go

for a prayer walk.

C. Commit to praying for the strength, wisdom, and endurance of our Lead

Pastors, Executive Leadership Team, Deacons, and ministry leaders.

Example: Start a prayer list in the notes section of your phone. As the Holy

Spirit leads, call our church leaders by name when you pray. If you are

blessed by a sermon, teaching, or song, send the Messenger responsible

an encouraging email, text, or phone call.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES CONT.
 Priority 2: Securing a Physical Home for The Message
A. Commit to full engagement of our times of corporate fasting, prayer,
and meditation. This is crucial to us being on one accord.
Example: Partner with another Messenger to read the designated
scriptures and pray when we fast. Print the prayer and fasting calendar
and place it in a high-traffic area of your home as a visible reminder.
B. Commit to consistently giving, above your tithe, to the Building Fund.
Big ministry takes big money. God is able. So are we, through Christ.
Example: Review your personal budget and decide on a sacrificial amount
that you can give weekly or monthly toward the building fund. If there are
things you hope to understand more about TMC's vision, schedule a time
to meet with our Lead Pastors for a conversation.
C. Commit to inviting your friends and family to experience TMC. In daily
conversations, including social media sharing, spread the word about why
you love TMC.
Example: Each time you view the service on Facebook, share the live feed
and invite your friends to the service. Save our service advertisements to
your phone and use them to text invitations to your friends, family, and/or
coworkers about worship and fellowship opportunities.

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