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Courthouse Community United Methodist Church January 24-26, 2020

Break Through Prayer

LordJesus,weseekyourwill.Breakthroughourlivesandfilluswithyourpowerandlove.Transformus.Leadustocourageouslyserveasyourdisciples.Amen!


Courthouse Community UMC Equipping Vital Congregations Stats

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Courthouse Community UMC Average Worship Attendance

Attendance

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660

675679

645

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660

665

670

675

680

685

2017 2018 2019

Courthouse Community UMCEaster Worship Attendence


Courthouse Community UMC Equipping Vital Congregations Stats

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Courthouse Community UMC Professions of Faith

Professions of Faith

2 per. Mov. Avg. (Professions ofFaith)

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39 39

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Courthouse Community UMC Sunday School + Small Groups

Sunday School + SmallGroupsPoly. (Sunday School + SmallGroups)


Courthouse Community Financial Trends: 2017-2019

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Courthouse Community UMC - People Engaged in Mission

$43,100

$72,200

$59,820

$38,620

$108,792

$57,600

$0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000

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60's

40/50's

Courthouse Community UMCTop 20 Pledges

2017 2018


$751,135

$600,000

$151,135

$66,361

$704,352 $613,369

$90,983 $86,110

$740,958

$628,478

$112,480 $98,772

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Operating Expenses Profit / (Loss) Cash

Courthouse Community UMC - Financial Datawithout Pre-School

2017 2018 2019


$82,794 $75,030

$110,352

$40,445 $41,151

$39,328

$0

$20,000

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000

2019 2018 2017

Courthouse Community UMCApportionments: VA Conf & District

Assessed Paid

$3,182,957

$2,720,076

$1,417,848

$0

$500,000

$1,000,000

$1,500,000

$2,000,000

$2,500,000

$3,000,000

$3,500,000

2008 2013 2018 2028

Courthouse Community UMCMorgage on Family Life Center

Loan $ Monthly Payments (Prin + Int) Balloon Payment


Source: Courthouse Community UMC Self-Study Financial Reports

Community Assessment The information provided comes from Mission Insite. The demographic information reflects a custom radius around Courthouse Community as represented by the blue rectangle. The teal dots on the map represent Courthouse Community households.

Trends: Average age: 34 Largest Generation: 35-54

Average Income: $89K

Population

Year Custom 2019 242,628 2024 264,512

9.0% increase

1.06

0.991

0.940.960.98

11.021.04

1.061.08

2017 2018 2019

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Bank Debt Service CalculationPercentage


Suburban Attainment represents ages 46-50. They are educated, entrepreneurial, and upwardly mobile. They tend to be religious and the church is an important part of their identity. Church is considered as extended or large family. Such churches tend to have a high profile in the community. Experian suggests they are workaholics using their smart phones as a virtual office. They are frequent neighbors to Fast Track Couples, meaning they live near each other and often share recreational, health, or emergency services. They prefer leaders to be a CEO/Visionary. Their hospitality preferences are multiple choices. This does not refer to just food. This lifestyle segment “loves to linger.” If there is multiple choices for food and drink as well as different conversation partners to engage, they have a reason to linger. According to Tom Bandy, these segments “respect only a church that is welcoming to the real diversity of the public.” Churches with multiple choices in hospitality have trained greeters, multiple serving stations, great coffee, varieties of food, and hospitality is part of the routine of the church, with equal importance to worship and education. Worship should be inspirational and coaching. They prefer trained leaders in a shared affinity small group. When it comes to communication, they prefer email, followed by online, and then internet radio (podcasts). When it comes to technology, they are wizards. Suburban Attainment see evangelism and social action as two sides of the same coin of discipleship.

Source: Mission Impact Guide V3.0 and See, Know, & Serve the People Within Your Reach by Thomas Bandy


Top 4 Life Concerns:

1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________ 4. _______________________________

Urban Ambition represents ages 31-35. This segment is racially diverse and tend to be renters. They are frequent neighbors with Suburban Attainment, meaning they live near each other and often share recreational, health, or emergency services. Urban Ambition are young, trying to live independently, eager to build careers, families, and meaningful lives. They prefer leaders to be a CEO/Visionary/Mentor. Their hospitality preferences are multiple choices and take-out. (See the narrative above under Suburban Attainment regarding multiple choices.) While similar to Multiple Choices, the difference with Take-Out is there is an emphasis on the “to-go”. These lifestyle segments experience life that is either fast paced or unpredictable. As such, there tends to be more serving stations with snacks that are packaged or bagged to be taken and eaten later. Often, there is an additional gift included, such as a prayer, meditation verse, a devotional or other resource. Those who prefer Take-Out are social media users on their phones and welcome a follow-up after being greeted at church through these mediums. As Tom Bandy writes, “It is important to emphasize that this kind of on-the-go communication is about developing a relationship.” Worship should be inspirational, mission-connectional, and coaching. They prefer trained leaders in a shared affinity small group. When it comes to communication, they prefer email, mobile telephone, online computer, and internet radio (podcasts). When it comes to technology, they are wizards. Churches that connect with this segment do not wait for them to show up, they go out and meet them.




1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________ 4. _______________________________

Digital Dependents represents Generations Y and X who are single and who live digital-driven, urban lifestyles. Their “family group” is with Urban Ambition, suggesting that they often share recreational, health, or emergency services. Digital Dependents have progressive attitudes and liberal values. Personally, they want more life out of life. They struggle to connect with traditional church clergy. They are looking for “spiritual heroes” who have made significant sacrifices for their beliefs. These leaders often have very disciplined spiritual practices that are influenced by non-western cultures. Their hospitality preferences are multiple choices and take-out. (See the narrative above under Suburban Attainment regarding multiple choices.) While similar to Multiple Choices, the difference with Take-Out is there is an emphasis on the “to-go”. These lifestyle segments experience life that is either fast paced or unpredictable. As such, there tends to be more serving stations with snacks that are packaged or bagged to be taken and eaten later. Often, there is an additional gift included, such as a prayer, meditation verse, a devotional or other resource. Those who prefer Take-Out are social media users on their phones and welcome a follow-up after being greeted at church through these mediums. As Tom Bandy writes, “It is important to emphasize that this kind of on-the-go communication is about developing a relationship.” Worship should be mission-connectional and coaching. Digital Dependents may participate in virtual worship, as they fit worship into their busy lives and social calendars. They prefer trained leaders in a shared affinity small group. Some of these affinity groups may meet in cyberspace. When it comes to communication, they prefer mobile telephone, online computer, and internet radio (podcasts). When it comes to technology, they are wizards. This segment may connect through sophisticated, interactive websites and online mediums.




1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________ 4. _______________________________

Source: Mission Insite Ministry Preference Report

Youth Focus Group Report

Courthouse Community United Methodist

On Sunday, November 24, Jason joined youth from Courthouse Community for a conversation about the church. During this time, they discussed what is awesome about Courthouse Community, what does the church need, what they hope to see when they come back from college, and what they would change right now if they could. After brainstorming these questions, youth used markers to indicate which of the ideas were essential for moving forward. When asked what is awesome about Courthouse Community, the youth responded:

• Pastor Beth • Food Drives • Carolina Cross Connection (summer mission trip)

When asked what the church needs or what needs to change, the youth responded:

• A church pet • More trips/lock-ins • More people, worship, money

When asked what they hope to see after they graduate from college and come back to Courthouse Community, they responded:

• Youth group is still a big deal • Food • Volunteers • College group

When asked what they would change right now if they were given a magic wand, they responded:

• Longer youth group • More mission trips • Soccer field for Upward • Bigger sanctuary


• More worship songs/singing In summary, the most energy from their discussion about what’s next for Courthouse Community included:

• More time for the youth to spend together. They like to spend time together during youth group, worship, and mission/service projects. It is through all of these that the youth are able to build relationships with one another and with authentic, caring, and nurturing adults.

• Engaging and serving the community is important to them. Being in ministry with the community and beyond is important to them. It is how they express their faith, how they connect with others, and how they make a deeper connection with God.

Over Lunch:

• Take a moment and talk at your table about the trends you have heard about. • Where does your church fall within these patterns? • What opportunities do you see based on the demographic information?


Real Discipleship Survey Results 54 Respondents

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Worship Hospitality Open to Jesus ObeyingJesus

Service Generosity

Courthouse Community UMC - Real Discipleship ResultsA Life Of:

Exploring % Beginning % Growing % Maturing %


Courthouse Community UMC: Real Discipleship Survey Results Key:

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I attend worship when a friend invites me, whenit is convenient, or when I feel a need

I attend worship regularly, but I am growing torealize that must attend to God everyday

I attend worship regularly and set aside timedaily for personal worship

I honor God in the ways I work, play andengage others in relationship

Courthouse Community UMC - A Life Of Worship Responses

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15

29

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I am curiously drawn to the Christians whograciously accept me as if I belong with them

already

I am called not only to receive, but also to offerGod's gracious acceptance to others

I seek to relate to others both in the church andbeyond in ways that reflect God's hospitality to

me

I intentionally seek to build relationships withunchurched people in order to share God's love

Courthouse Community UMC - A Life Of Hospitality Responses

Exploring Beginning Growing Maturing


Key:

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I am drawn to the story of God's love and ambeginning to explore the scriptures for myself

I am developing a daily practice of prayer,scripture, and devotional reading, opening

myself to God

I am exploring new spiritual disciplines andexperience a greater level of intimacy with God

I am taking responsibility for my own growththrough the daily practice of spiritual disciplines

Courthouse Community UMC - A Life Open to Jesus Responses

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I understand more about Jesus' teachingthrough Bible Study classes and my own

reading

I have accepted the call to be a follower ofJesus and am committed to being part of the

church, becoming like Jesus and serving others

I am daily seeking to apply the teaching ofscripture to my own life

I am partnering with God to help others grow inopenness and obedience to Christ

Courthouse Community UMC - A Life Of Obeying Jesus Responses



Key:

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I am often amazed at the way some disciplesselflessly serve others and I want to make a

difference as well

I know Christ invites me to join him servingothers and I'm discovering how God has gifted

me to do this

I experiement with serving in different areas asI discover my gifts, talents, and passions

I join Jesus in mission to others using my God-given gifts, talents and passions

Courthouse Community UMC - A Life Of Service Responses

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I give some when I attend worship

I am giving more and more regularly

I am tithing and reconsidering how I spend theother 90%

I am tithing and consciously reordering my lifeto free up more resources to honor God and

bless others

Courthouse Community UMC - A Life Of Generosity Responses



A Definition of Discipleship A life of worship includes participation in corporate worship, as well as personal worship and even a lifestyle of worship where every action and circumstance become an opportunity to give glory to God. A life of hospitality includes being part of the church community and welcoming new people to worship. It also includes our interpersonal relationships with and our acceptance of people who are outside the church and quite unlike us. A life opening to Jesus includes not only hearing sermons that teach the

Scriptures, studying Scripture, and reading Scripture devotionally, but also engaging in those spiritual practices that develop our awareness of the presence of God. As followers mature, they take more and more responsibility for their own spiritual development. A life of obeying Jesus involves becoming more like Jesus in our actions, attitudes and responses to others. It begins with the acceptance of a relationship with Jesus and a commitment to growth as a disciple. We not only develop a Christian worldview in our daily living, but we also increasingly come to embody the example and teachings of Jesus. A life of service includes supporting the ministry of the local church with our time and energy and participating in service projects sponsored by the church, but it also includes a lifestyle investing the best of who we are in service to others. A life of generosity certainly includes presenting our tithes and offerings as an act of worship, but it also includes creating a lifestyle with margins that allow us to respond to the needs of others God puts in our path on a daily basis.

From Shift: Helping Congregations Back into the Game of Effective Ministry by Phil Maynard

Reminders:

Church Gatherings • Sunday, February 2 at 3 pm • Sunday, February 9 at 3 pm • Sunday, February 16 at 3 pm

Church Conference • Sunday, March 1 at 3 pm

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