Vision: The Next Steps for L FAC
If the word MOVING represents LFAC What is a multi-site church? Similar to
during 2008-2010, then perhaps the LFA how LFA currently is one church
word for 2011 might be ASSESSMENT. In worshiping at two different times on
February, facing the reality that we were Sunday morning, imagine LFA as one
unable to build our new sanctuary, our church worshiping at two (or more)
Annual church walked through a week of prayer
asking God for direction. He clearly
different locations throughout our
region. In addition to LFA Vineland,
Report spoke–that He is with us and doing good
among us. But, surprisingly, we did not
hear God promising to give us a
imagine LFA Bridgeton, or LFA Elmer, or
LFA Buena. As a multi-site church, we
will be one church with one common
2011 building–at least for now. Actually, that
week of prayer didn’t answer all our
vision, budget, leadership and board, yet
reaching out and moving towards those
questions, but it did lead us to who don’t live near us in Vineland and
determine to find answers. And it was don’t know Jesus yet.
out of that week that the Governing
Alpha .......................................... 2 Fulfilling this vision calls us to some
Elders decided to give this entire year to
seriously assess three things: 1) the significant changes and commitments:
Children’s Ministry .................. 2 essential vision and focus for our church,
• Our Vineland campus must become
2) the greatest obstacles keeping us
Junior High Ministry ................ 3 more effectively established, growing
from fulfilling that vision, and 3) what
to over 700 in attendance.
we must do in terms of building and/or
Senior High Ministry ............... 3 renting church facilities. • Our Sunday Celebration experience
must improve, particularly in the areas
Family Ministry ........................ 3 That assessment became a priority of the of children ministry, worship, and in
Governing Elders and Pastors Team. We welcoming guests.
Counseling & Crisis ................ 4 contracted a
•We need to reduce our
church consultant
meeting places. So
Healing & Restoration ............ 4 who helped us We will be one church starting in early 2012
clarify our vision,
with one common we will meet at CCS
Mercy Ministry ......................... 4 do an extensive
both on Sunday
church survey, and vision, budget, morning and
Finance ...................................... 5 complete exit
leadership and board, Wednesday night.
interviews of
•We need to commit to
2012 Budget ..........................5-7 some who have yet reaching out and continuing to rent for
recently left our
church. moving towards those the next five years.
Elder Biographies .....................8 Though buildings can
Out of this year’s
who don’t live near us serve the vision of God’s
Pastorates ................................. 9 assessment, we in Vineland and don’t church, we are
are gaining focus convinced constructing
TFL ............................................... 9 for the next 5-10
know Jesus yet. a building is not THE
years. For years, vision of a church.
Worship/Celebration ........... 10 two core elements Giving ourselves to the
of our vision have been the priority of vision God gives us, whatever we
Setup/Teardown .................... 10 living on mission and starting new decide about building or renting
churches. Therefore, without abandoning buildings must serve and not dictate
On Mission .............................. 11 our other core values, we believe we that vision.
must intensify our intentionality to grow Throughout the rest of this year, pray for
Leadership Community ....... 11 as followers of Jesus, living on mission us as we attempt to clearly communicate
and starting new churches by becoming and embrace the next steps for LFAC.
Taste of Mission Sunday ...... 11 a multi-site church.
– Pastor Nate Howard
Sr. Pastor
Where followers of Jesus love God passionately, make disciples
continually, and plant churches regularly, as lives, families and
communities are being transformed by the Gospel of Jesus.
Alpha First, a special thanks to
our faithful workers.
Overseers and Team
We have an amazing group of people on the Alpha team,
Leaders: On Sundays our
people who have a passion for those who need to
leaders were Wayne and
know Jesus. It is because of our group leaders,
Laurie Havens, Harry and
assistant leaders, and task force members that our
Stephanie Whitland,
guests feel welcomed, loved, and well listened
Mindy Laury, Debbie
to. I would like to give a special thank you to
Vandzura, Tabatha Martinez, Eilene Felicioni, Erika Cook, Tom
those who have served in key positions over
Pagels, and Selinette Bordoy. Kim Medio and Kim Geremia
the last year:
oversee worship. Joan Hickman and Jessika Slobodenko lead
Jay Bishop – prayer ministry Kids On a Mission. On Wednesdays our leaders were Laurie
Emily Turnure – administration and Dan Pino, Beverly Tarquinio, Andrea Mauro, Nancy DeCicco,
Marv Turnure – worship leader Jennifer Hoffman, Robin Hickman, Nancy Gillespie Lorna
Vandzura and Laurie Geremia. There are a number of people
Dave Ritchie, Janet Kielbasa – task force leaders
who faithfully give their time each week to work alongside
Walt and Shirley Hayman – Alpha Sprouts leaders these leaders. We also had another 18 who volunteered to
Liam Gould – Alpha Dude (super-hero to the Alpha Sprouts) help with our new Treasure Seekers program. To all of you-we
Andrea Mauro and Erik Howard – Youth Alpha leaders are very thankful for the hours you give to helping parents
nurture faith in their “treasures.”
Donald Noblett – Campus Alpha at CCC
There are a number of things we are celebrating this year:
We typically have about 25 serving on the leadership team on
the Alpha course. In the 3 courses we hosted in 2011 we • New workers for this fall
served over 200 guests, many of whom have entered into a • Over 120 children being
new or deeper relationship with Jesus. ministered to on Sundays
and Wednesdays
The Alpha Course at LFAC had reached its capacity in our
current location at Lincoln. • The obvious growth in
our children’s
Every Alpha Course, we meet people who are looking for more understanding of the
to life than what they see. We have the opportunity to character of God and
introduce them to what it means to become a follower of the claims He has on
Christ, watch as they learn to read the Bible, listen to them their lives
pray for the first time, and watch as they then pray for others. I • Mission opportunities
don’t think there is anything more exciting than being a part of like Gain, Thanksgiving
this process. We are always looking for leaders who have a Outreach and Taste of
heart for lost people and want the opportunity present the Mission Sunday
Gospel to seekers. Please pray about whom you might invite
and the possibility of being part of the Alpha team. • Parents who serve in
Children’s Ministry
In 2012, we will continue to establish real relationships with • The growth of our
our guests so they will know Jesus. We will practice the gift of worship ministry
hospitality, introduce them to truth, listen to them well, and
• Teens involved in Children’s Ministry
give the Spirit room to work.
• What is our vision for the future?
– Matthew Hartman
• Continue to help children discover and treasure Jesus, to
Alpha Coordinator
follow Him and reveal Him to others
• Teachers will grow in embracing and creatively
communicating the vision of Children’s Ministry
• We will begin to enhance the physical appearance of CM
locations
• We will institute a data base that will help us better track
students and families
• Parents will build relationships with other parents
It is a great blessing to be able to lead and train so many
dedicated volunteers.
– Frank Geremia
2 Children’s Ministry Coordinator
We are grateful for our leaders; God has
JUNIOR HIGH SENIOR HIGH worked in their lives and now they are
investing in others:
We are so grateful for the steady, I would like to start off by thanking
• Ken & Eileen Hill – Marriage Mentors,
loving service of the team of my small group leaders: Andrew
Marriage Classes
people who lead Jr. High Ministry: Hughes, John Cathey, Tim Butler,
Tim and Norah, Diana, Rebecca, Amanda Baszner, Charissa Ricketts, • Caleb & Sarah Howard – Pre-Marriage
Miranda, Josh, Daniel, Alyse, and (almost a decade of youth ministry Ministry
Christian. We want to invite all the service, AWESOME!) Chrissy • Katie Wilson – Baby Dedications
parents of Jr. Highers to bring their Reamer, Hillary Jones, Leeza
• Mindy Laury – New Mom Contacts
students–you will be amazed to Nechay, Steph Hill, Tara Guice,
see the love of these leaders. Taylor Fennen. They have been a • Mark & Lisa Gebhardt and Ed & Nancy
tremendous blessing to our youth Torres – Parenting Classes
The Jr. High Ministry meets every and to me. I would also like to • Erik Howard, Frank Geremia, Charissa
Wednesday in the Gym at CCS for thank Dominick Baruffi who is Ricketts – Milestone Task Force
a time of games followed by leading a new branch of our
excellent teaching and small group These key leaders work along with
ministry called ’3D’. These people
interaction. Our student to leader approximately 45 mentors and small group
carried youth ministry while I was
ratio is strong, with 9 leaders and leaders to train marriages and parents. In
away recovering after surgery! I
13 students on average. 2011, 220 people took a marriage,
work with the dream team!!!
parenting or life-stage class. And 120
Here’s a Jr. High God sighting • Leaders involved in 2011: 20 women participated in the March “Ladies
written by one of the leaders: This • Students impacted in 2011: 60 Day” or Fall Women of Faith Conference.
past Wednesday’s time went well.
• Summer ministry saw 40 A God Sighting from Family Ministry this
About half the students were
students come to serve. year:
actually singing at worship time
and the ones who weren’t were at This summer God moved in some We had an unexpected opportunity to offer
least respectful. The students powerful ways. I saw students the Alpha Marriage Course complete with a
listened to the lesson and walking in repentance from sin meal and child care this fall. Ken and Eileen
participated with lots of comments and from broken patterns of living, Hill teamed together with the Baruffi
and questions. We had a special and one student gave their life to Pastorate to create a beautiful atmosphere
prayer time for one of the students Christ. Their parent said that they for 50 people, including 16 visitors. We can
at the end who stood in front of saw a dramatic change in the envision this being a wonderful annual
the whole group and told about student’s life from that point setting for marriages to be trained and for
some difficulties in his home. Then forward. God truly changes lives outreach to marriages in our community.
several of the students prayed for when we come to a place of loving
him! Vision for 2012
him and his family. It was really
We are praying that in 2012 the Spirit will:
great to see the students do this!
Future vision: Students impacted • Breathe life into each household of LFA
Good practice in how to support
by the love of God, causing a real as they take steps to put into practice
one another in RELATIONSHIP!
relationship with the Father. Out of the Four Foundations: Faith Talks, Prayer
– Pastor Nate Howard that relationship, students Times, God Sightings and Living on
Senior Pastor passionately give their lives for Mission.
God’s kingdom.
• Awaken a call to each household to be
– Erik Howard part of helping to disciple the next
Sr. High Coordinator generation as we introduce the “Spiritual
Milestones” for the first time.
– Sharon Howard
Family Ministries Coordinator
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I thank Lois Robinson for the countless I thank Charles and Jeanette Corbitt, I want to thank our former visitation
hours given to help many people in their Mike DiFrancesco, Richard and Donna team (Bob and Bonnie Jackson, Erika
healing process through her counseling. Barnes, Dara Born, Dorothy Snyder, Kim Cook, Lou and Judy Pzswaro, Arlene
Also, to the faithful women Lois has Gunn, Lori Staas, Cindy Cuartas, Debbie Worden, Mick Sanderson, and Diane
equipped and who have served as lay Guice, Ryan Wokock, Mike DiBenedetto, D’Augostine) and our current
counselors: Donna Barnes, Connie Jones, Marvin Turnure, Paul Mauro, and Ethel deaconesses and deacons (Rosemary
Mia Toscani, Shirley Hayman, Kelli Rainier for the faithful service and Sottile, Lisa Prato, Erika Cook, Sue Hyson,
Dunkle. dedication in Celebrate Recovery. I want Kim Zimmerman, Richard Weatherby,
to also thank Frank Bellone who helped Dave Cranston, and Rich Irion). They
This year, $4,740 dollars have been us through his leadership into the demonstrate a genuine love for people,
already committed to assist 32 people in beginning of the year. especially in difficult times.
our church to receive counseling.
The average regular attendance was 24 Our deacons started 2011 with
I also thank the ministering elders who people participating in CR every $2,352.59, around $6931 went to assist
were involved in at least 17 cases where Wednesday. Two quarterly events have 12 families with counseling or financial
they led people in our church in been hosted (and two more are coming) needs. Our present balance is
discerning God’s will regarding divorce as open houses to promote CR ministry $1,485.61. Many meals and cards
and remarriage, conflict resolution, among our church and community, with (difficult to count!) were delivered to
church discipline, and critical marriage participation exceeding our numerous individuals and families.
or family matters. These men are: Nate expectations.
Howard, Greg Hill, Frank Geremia, Mark 2012 Aim: identify and equip mercy
Gebhardt, Bill Fennen, Hap Hyson, Bob One of the many highlights of this year point people in each pastorate to affect
Jackson, Matt Hartman, Charlie Caldwell is the reports participants from step the attitude and mobilization of people
and Frank Bellone. studies are sharing concerning the help who express mercy in prayer and
and growth they have experienced as practical ways in our body and
I thank God because in 2011 we saw they pursue healing in the context of community.
some of the people who have community.
undergone counseling and elder
direction now begin to contribute from a 2012 Aim: launch a new wave of leaders
place of restoration. Our God saves!!! for small groups, step studies and
worship.
2012 Aim: equip new ministering elders
in areas of crisis, prayer and
discernment, and identifying the
ministry scope of our counselors. I desire Pastor Diego Cuartas
to see a stronger prayer base that comes Healing and Restoration
alongside those in need or responding
to God during our Celebration ministry
on Sundays.
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2012 General Fund Budget
Shaped By Our Values Sr. High coordinator) while still investing in his
continuing education.
Thank you for taking time to review the 2012 LFAC
proposed General Fund budget. For simplicity’s sake Investing In Ministry
there has been minimal merging of budget lines into Though the total budget has decreased, it includes an overall
general categories. If you desire to see a detailed $14,000 increase in ministry support in the following ways:
version of the budget or for further information about
any of the budget lines, please call or email the church • $5,000 increase in Family ministries vision through Alpha
office (856.696.3444 / churchoffice@lfachurch.org). We Marriage and Parenting “Summits”
will be happy to answer your questions by phone or • $4,000 to fund a Financial Peace Internship to help raise
email. our emphasis on stewardship, finances, and giving
As you review the budget, keep in mind that the values • $7,500 increase in Leadership Development to aid our
that shape a budget require a process that evolves a teams in their equipping
year at a time. As you review the 2012 proposed budget, • $8,000 increased investment in vision and funding for an
consider the following numbers that reflect the values improved website, database, and technology
that shape our budget.
We are also budgeting a $28,000 cushion for contingencies
in an effort to build up greater reserves.
Reducing Costs
In the development of the 2012 budget we valued cost
Finance Team
cutting and overall reduction of expenditures. Our 2012
budget total of $700,000 is $60,000 less than the 2011
budget. In an attempt to further streamline and reduce
overall cost, general administrative costs have been cut
significantly: Thank you for giving to the Lord!
• $35,800 reduction in General & Administrative costs There are so many who strive to maintain the highest
• $8,500 reduction in annual rent by moving to CCS standards of handling the money given to God through
LFAC. I want to particularly thank:
• Staff streamlining. Though there was a $60K decrease
in total budget, total staff investment remains within • The Financial Review Committee for all their hard work
the Governing Board-mandated ceiling of 58% of the and devotion (Kathy Lombardi, Janet Kielbasa, and
General Fund for staff costs. There will be no increase Frank Medio)
in staff salaries and, through staff changes, the total • The counting staff for their work every week.
amount invested in salaries will be reduced by • Charissa Ricketts for her excellent job doing the
$30,352 from the previous year. Salary reductions bookkeeping and maintaining the financial records.
reflect these six staff changes during 2012:
We are all thankful for the many of our congregation who
‣ Elimination of a dedicated Pastorate position; the have been so faithful in giving, even during these tough
value and responsibilities for Pastorate support economic times. God sees and will reward. As our
are distributed among the existing Pastor’s Team Country’s financial struggles continue, it will be so
‣ Projected retirement of Children’s Ministry important that we all grow in the grace of tithing.
Coordinator (Frank Geremia)
Looking at the big picture of our church finances, even
‣ Proposed merging of Family and Children though the level of giving for 2011 has been far less
Ministry staff position into one full-time staff
than we originally budgeted for, God has been faithful
position (Sharon Howard)
and has provided for all of our church’s needs
‣ Healing and Restoration Pastor (Diego Cuartas) nonetheless. In fact, God is leading us into new areas
goes from part-time to full-time. financially that we would not have thought possible
‣ Decreased hours for Administrative Assistant before. May God continue to provide for our needs as we
(John Cathey) seek to do His will.
‣ Consideration of new hire of a pastor for both Jr. –Jonathan Houdart
and Sr. High, in conjunction with a decrease in Treasurer
the responsibilities of Erik Howard (the current
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2011 2012 % Change
Approved Proposed
Revenue $
760,000 $
700,000 -7.9%
Ministry Expenses
Staff
Compensation
Nate Howard- Senior Pastor
66,492
66,492 0.0%
Greg Hill- Senior Associate Pastor
55,410
55,410 0.0%
Matthew Rudd- Administrator/Missions
45,000
45,000 0.0%
Diego Cuartas- Mercy Pastor
22,405
33,051 47.5%
Sharon Howard- Family & Children
24,850
32,148 29.4%
Charissa Ricketts- Office Manager
31,000
31,000 0.0%
Mark Gebhardt- Worship Pastor
28,582
28,582 0.0%
Dave Ritchie- Custodial
12,500
12,500 0.0%
John Cathey- Administrative Assistant
16,000
12,000 -25.0%
Frank Geremia- Children
24,102
11,034 -54.2%
Erik Howard- Youth Intern
17,100
6,346 -62.9%
Bill Fennen- Pastorates
24,850 - -100.0%
Total Compensation
368,291
333,563 -9.4%
Health Benefits
Nathan Howard
12,244
13,250 8.2%
Greg Hill
12,244
13,250 8.2%
Diego Cuartas
12,244
13,250 8.2%
Charissa Ricketts
4,724
5,200 10.1%
Total Health Benefits
41,456
44,950 8.4%
Social Security Tax- SE Pastors
Nathan Howard
5,508
5,508 0.0%
Greg Hill
4,590
4,590 0.0%
Mark Gebhardt
2,368
2,368 0.0%
Diego Cuartas
1,856
2,738 47.5%
Total Social Security Tax
14,322
15,204 6.2%
Total Staff
424,069
393,717 -7.2%
Ministry Support
Leadership Development
9,200
16,650 81.0%
Alpha
10,875
11,875 9.2%
Summer Ministry
10,050
10,500 4.5%
Continuing Education
5,000
10,000 100.0%
Family
2,100
7,100 238.1%
Missions
8,200
6,500 -20.7%
TFL & Financial Peace
1,650
5,650 242.4%
Counseling Ministry
5,760
5,500 -4.5%
Celebrate Recovery
5,500
3,900 -29.1%
Worship
3,200
3,000 -6.3%
Crisis Assistance Fund
3,000
3,000 0.0%
Senior High YM
4,610
2,550 -44.7%
Junior High YM
2,400
2,000 -16.7%
Children
2,850
1,700 -40.4%
Mercy & Prayer
1,500
1,450 -3.3%
Pastorates
1,950
1,200 -38.5%
Events
7,155
1,000 -86.0%
Total Ministry Support $
85,000 $
93,575 10.1%
District & National Support
Metro CMA (District)- 6% $
45,420 $
42,000 -7.5%
Metro Church Planting- 1%
7,570
7,000 -7.5%
Fellowship Fund- 0.7%
5,299
4,900 -7.5%
GCF Default 3%
1,555 - -100.0%
Total District & National Support
59,844
53,900 -9.9%
Total Ministry Expenses
568,913
541,192 -4.9%
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2011 2012 % Change
Approved Proposed
General & Administrative
Office Expenses
Equipment (Technology,Furniture, Etc)
24,050
22,450 -6.7%
Support Services (Consult, Design, Legal)
14,000
22,000 57.1%
Supplies (Paper, Postage, Materials)
7,250
5,500 -24.1%
Total Office Expenses
45,300
49,950 10.3%
Facilities Care
Maintenance & Improvements
6,000
6,000 0.0%
Supplies (Janitoral, Kitchen)
2,200
2,500 13.6%
Total Facilities Care
8,200
8,500 3.7%
Utilities
Electric
11,500
11,000 -4.3%
Gas
7,500
6,000 -20.0%
Water & Sewer
1,250
1,200 -4.0%
Total Utilities
20,250
18,200 -10.1%
Grounds
Property Maintenance
11,300
11,300 0.0%
Insurance (Liability, Auto, Workers)
6,100
7,000 14.8%
Vehicle & Gasoline
2,000
2,000 0.0%
Total Grounds
19,400
20,300 4.6%
Rental
WMS
21,300
3,000 -85.9%
CCS
5,500
17,200 212.7%
Total Rental
26,800
20,200 -24.6%
Taxes
Payroll
14,948
11,478 -23.2%
Property
6,189
6,100 -1.4%
Total Taxes
21,137
17,578 -16.8%
Contingency
Building Fund Investment
45,000 - -100.0%
Misc Contingency
5,000
7,000 40.0%
Capital Reserve
-0
17,080 100.0%
Total Contingency
50,000
24,080 -51.8%
Total General & Administrative
191,087
158,808 -16.9%
Total Expenses $
760,000 $
700,000 -7.9%
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Elder Bio:
Living Faith Alliance Church
David Jones
Annual Business Meeting
(a.k.a. Spike)
January 30, 2011 Millville has been home to the
Jones family for the last 11 years.
h was opened
The 2011 Annual Meeting of the Living Faith Alliance Churc High School sweethearts, now
from Matthew 16,
with remarks and meditation from Pastor Nathan Howard married 31 years, Connie and
followed by prayer. Dave have 3 Children: Hillary
(graduate from Messiah), Caitlin (a
ded and all
A motion was made to adopt the new Agenda. It was secon senior at Eastern University), and
approved. Zachary (a Millville High
sophomore).
The minutes from the 2010 meeting were approved as read.
ry planned at 3rd
Finance and Budget discussion: 3 weeks of summer minist
al Fund. GCF
and Plum. $45,000 set aside for Building Fund from Gener
al Fund (will be
changes-if our giving drops, we would take it out of Gener
3% of last year’s income). Week of Prayer scheduled for Feb. 20-27 in
we will be
order to hear from God about facility situation and so that
unified going forward.
.
Vote on the 2011 budget, which was unanimously passed
following
Election of Nominating Committee members for 2011. The Dave and Connie currently lead a
ts, Hap
people were nominated with two to be chosen: Charissa Ricket
pastorate in Millville, have been
elected were active in various LFA ministries
Hyson, Jane Caldwell, Dave Jones and Cindy Cuartas. Those
and Charissa, (Summer Ministry and mission
Hap Hyson and Jane Caldwell (with alternatives Dave, Cindy trips), and Dave worked eight
in that order). years with the 5th & 6th graders
istration on Wednesday night.
Ministries overview: TFL (Greg Hill), CM (Frank Geremia), Admin
ry, Student Professionally, Dave has worked
(Matthew Rudd), Celebrate Recovery (Diego), Summer Minist
Alpha and in mechanical contracting for 30
Alpha and Sr. High (Erik Howard), Worship (Mark Gebhardt),
years, the last 24 at Falasca
Pastorates (Bill Fennen), Family Ministries (Sharon). Mechanical in Vineland. Hobbies
include: swimming, fishing and
We closed with a question and answer time
boating and building and fixing
and prayer. The meeting was adjourned.
almost anything (even to the
point of being somewhat
Respectfully submitted,
compulsive).
Charissa J. Ricketts
Board Assistant Secretary
Elder Bio: serve others, faithfully the Head Usher. He and his wife,
Walt Hayman administering God's grace in its
various forms”. Walt is
Shirley host a “Formed By His
Word” and a Pastorate in their
Walt Hayman has attended LFA extensively involved in ministry home. He and Shirley have three
for 24 years. A key verse Walt as a current Governing Elder, daughters, three sons-in-law and
obviously practices is 1 Peter serves on the Sunday Set-up 10 grandchildren. Walt is a
4:10 “Each one should use Team, makes the coffee and tea commercial electrical contractor.
whatever gift he has received to we enjoy for first service and is
8
provides exactly Pastorate Leaders, thank you for your
“My pastorate what my family role in shepherding God’s people at
needs during this season of our lives,” LFAC:
one dad recently told me. • Larry & Leslie Baruffi
This year Pastorates took very seriously • Harry & Val Behrens
the call to pursue “true religion” • Dave & Jayme Carter
according to James 1:27, Christianity • Bill & Patrice Fennen
expressing itself in taking care of those
• Mark & Lisa Gebhardt
in greatest need. In 2011, all 11
instrumental part of the way God is • Ed Gove
Pastorates were involved in pastorate-
making disciples at LFAC.
led Taste of Mission. What this means is • Joel Howard
that Pastorates saw some need in our • The Millville West Pastorate is our
• Hap & Sue Hyson
community and rallied resources around newest edition led by Mark and Lisa
Gebhardt. • Dave & Connie Jones
that need as a hands-on expression of
the gospel. For example, the Medio and • The Young Adult Pastorate led by Joel • Frank & Kim Medio
Jelinek Pastorate teamed up to put a Howard has moved to a new location. • Steve & Sharon Schalick
roof on a home for a widow in their They will be meeting at Living Faith Thanks to all of the leadership teams
town. May God increase these Missional Lincoln on Sundays at 7pm. that these leaders represent. Your work
expressions of his love among us! is vital to the health of pastorates
• Mike and Kim Jelinek are taking a
• We currently have 11 pastorates and break from Pastorate leadership.
an average of 207 people attending Thanks Mike and Kim for your faithful In 2012, I am anticipating growth: “more
pastorates service. people in pastorates and more
pastorates for people!”
• So thankful to Bill and Patrice Fennen • Dave and Connie Jones will now be
and their leadership role in leading the “Jones Pastorate” which – Pastor Greg Hill
positioning pastorates to be such an was formerly known as the “Jelinek Senior Associate
Pastorate.”
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you
planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them,
they would be too many to declare. Psalm 40:5
“I didn’t really understand a lot
of what I read in
• Bob Jackson
• Mona Mauro
the Bible… our (TFL) group has impacted
me by providing a ‘safe’ place to open • Craig Ritchie
up, expose my ignorance, learn, grow Thank you teachers for being faithful to • Lois Robinson
and belong.” your part in how God is forming • Matthew Rudd
disciples at LFAC: • Steve Vandzura
Acts 13:1 Now there were in the church
at Antioch prophets and teachers, • Kenn Atkinson
• Rich Weatherby
Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, • Art & Pat Baruffi
In 2011, there were 25 TFL training
Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a member of
• Larry & Leslie Baruffi options with a weekly average of 152
the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
• Stephanie Baruffi participants.
God did it in Antioch and He is doing it
• Linda Casmer In 2012, I intend our path of training to
here. He has given the church in
• Bill Fennen become clearer. I will also increase the
Vineland teachers who:
training options so that we can address
• pursue God in His word • Ken Hill
more stages of development.
• explain Him in ways that lead people • Hap & Sue Hyson
to transformation – Pastor Greg Hill
• Rich Irion
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2011 brought two new regular worship leaders in our midst: they impacting our community, they are becoming stronger
Ryan Wokock began in January and Jason Wilson began in team members in the church and leading our congregation
August, both leading once a month. They join Charlie Caldwell well! They are now even introducing original music.
in leading our people into His presence each week. Special
thanks to these gentlemen and their teams! A special thanks We also witnessed the musical development of Joel Howard
to Jessica LeBlanc and Nancy Vasquez for all their work on our (a worship team member), who not only is writing his own
PowerPoint on Sunday mornings, and a BIG thanks to our music, but recording as well and reaching others outside of
regular sound guys Dan Matro, Barak Havens, Dan Crumb and LFA’s mainstream.
Josh Ford!
2012 vision
Number of leaders: 5 Worship Ministries exists to help others Discover and Treasure
Jesus. 2012 will be a year to disciple our leadership in this
Number of people served by ministry: Aside from the pursuit.
congregation, there are approximately 30 that are regularly a
part of worship ministries. – Pastor Mark Gebhardt
Worship and Celebration
Growth numbers: In addition to Mark and Charlie’s leadership,
two new worship leaders brought about 10 additional regular
worship team members on board.
God sightings of 2011
One of the most beautiful developments that I
witnessed among our worship members was the
formation of 2nd Mile, a group of current
worship team members (led by Charlie Caldwell)
that minister outside the walls of LFA. Not only are
Big thanks to all who have helped create space for worship and equipping,
especially the team leaders: Dan Pino, Ed Torres, Wayne Havens, Tom Pagels,
Al DeCicco, Calvin Smith, Tom Bartlett, Doug Bowman, Al Lombardi and
Dan Matro. We couldn’t have the same experience without your
consistent hard work and dedication all year long.
– Matthew Rudd
Administrator
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This year’s thematic goal was to
measurably mature in relating to and
influencing our community with the
Gospel. The Global Missions Team, led by
Dot Marketto, was invigorated as we
increased our focus on North and Central
Asia. We connected with four different
workers from overseas who motivated us
to live the call to make disciples
everywhere. It was exciting to hear God at
work in our “Watchman” prayers as we’d
get monthly updates. Get in the prayer
group and start preparing for short-term
missions trips in 2012. Leadership Community is a gathering for
the 60+ ministry leaders of our church.
We also began the development of a Local These are leaders who pour out so
Missions Team, launched with Jessica much that, as a pastors team, we want
LeBlanc leading in the trenches. The first them to be poured into. Leadership
project was all the logistics of Taste of Community is designed for Leaders to
Mission Sunday, no small undertaking! We be cared for, inspired and equipped. LC
are currently formulating a long term is organized and led by the Pastors team
strategy as we petition God for the places and our Senor Pastor. LC met 5 times in 2012
in our local neighborhoods He wants us to and covered various topics such as: God’s call for us in 2011 to increase our
bring restoration. Let us know if God has Missional movement, habits of a Leader, assessing our church health, and God’s
been hooking your heart for an area or design for the masculine and feminine.
issue. Be on the lookout for new
opportunities in the next few months! In 2012, I anticipate that the kind of support received in LC will become more
personalized and tailored to their particular place of development for a leader. I
Many of us were excited and inspired by also anticipate an increased connection around the vision of LFAC so that we as a
the growth of Impact Harvest. God is church can continue to pursue how God wants to use us in revealing the gospel in
clearly at work in the fields and with the South Jersey.
community. Join Harry Behrens and others
in praying for an even greater yield next – Pastor Greg Hill
year, both in food and spiritual Senior Associate
connection.
Also be praying for Refuge, headed by
Ryan Carr, as he works with a team to
mentor Landis Middle School students.
Pray for favor with the school and open
hearts in the students they connect with.
– Matthew Rudd
Missions Projects
We continue to hear about the fruit of Taste of Mission Sunday. We were able
to serve in 19 different areas on August 7th with new leaders stepping up
more than ever before as over 350 people served that day! We have two
more dates on the calendar for next year, so get your Sunday boots on.
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Discipleship
Process
“Unless the LORD builds the house,
the builders labor in vain.”
Psalm 127:1
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