Dennis R. Wiles

FBC Arlington

January 2, 2022

STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS

2022

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

he leads me beside still waters;

he restores my soul.

He leads me in right paths

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I fear no evil;

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff—

they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord

my whole life long.

CONTEXT FOR MINISTRY

COVID 19

Cultural Challenges

Ministry Potential

We are a regional church strategically located with a glocal strategy to reach this community and the world for Christ.

CORE COMMITMENTS

Glorifying God by Following The Jesus Way!

Psalm 1 People/Church

Becoming fruitful believers, influencing our world for Christ!

Healthy Church

CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY

Journey of Faith – 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Blessing the Generations

Ministry Highlights

STEWARDSHIP/GENEROSITY

1 - December 2021: We began the month $555,905 under our goal for the year.

We now anticipate reaching our giving goal for December – AND we have erased our deficit!

2. - Comparison of Budget giving for 2020 and 2021:

2020: 68% of our annual goal in receipts

2021: 82% of our annual goal in receipts

EXPLANATIONS

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Ministry Organization

(Care, Content, Coordination)

Staff Organization

Care, Content, Coordination – with respective staff leadership

Pastoral Leadership Team

Ministry Leadership Team

Staff, Advisory Council, Deacon Council, Great Commission Council, Committees, Church Family

EXPECTATIONS

Theme for 2022: Re- . . .

Community Connections

INVITATION

Pray

Grow

Invite

Invest