Over 200 salvations in our altars

75 baptisms
We ministered in more than 150 services behind prison walls with many receiving
Christ
Easter helicopter candy drop great success
Passed out 1000 bibles, 3 thousand pieces of literature in parade, and touched lives
on street
We saw over 100 kids in VBS and have sown much into our children in time, effort,
and resources
Saw standing room only crowds with Mario Murillo
Have met throughout the year with Portage pastors as well as hosting Global day of
prayer. Also with District pastors
WE have vested heavily in Church plan in Elkhart with time, talent, and treasure
Participated in Community Thanksgiving Meal with resources and vol.
Took a journey to Philippines and blessed Annette and left behind money and much
support.

 City Point Characteristics

City Point Church is "elder-governed,
senior pastor led, staff/volunteer run,
and congregation-owned"

 We are an evangelical / non-denominational church

We are not affiliated with any particular
denomination
We are a Spirit-filled / charismatic church
We embrace all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but
were not goofy
Our members are informed of ministry results and
financial details at our annual business meeting

 Senior Pastoral Team

Mike Hendon: Senior Pastor, and
Lead Elder
Provides vision, direction and
excellent preaching

 Elder Board
Appointment and Recognition

Biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5)

Appointment-- indefinite (or until disqualified)
Singular headship Mike Hendon (point man)
Plurality of local elders 4 total ( strong leaders)

 Elder Responsibility and Oversight

Our elders work alongside the senior pastor to
implement the churchs vision
Our elders govern the church based on sensitivity to
the Holy Spirit in regard to our vision, budgets, and
policies
Our elders determine the requirements/standards for
leadership, the membership process, and our
Statement of Faith

 1 Peter 5:4 The elders who are among you I exhort, I

who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of
Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be
revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among
you, serving as overseers, not by constraint but
willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as
being lords over those entrusted to you, but being
examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd
appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does
not fade away.

Shepherd the flock

Serve as overseers
Set an example (1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 4:9)
Our elders are also responsible for holding members
accountable to biblical standards of character and conduct
Some specific responsibilities include addressing:
Open and blatant sin (1 Corinthians 5:1-2)
Issues involving doctrinal error (2 Peter 2:1-3)
Divisive and contentious behavior (Titus 3:9-11)

 Matthew 18:15-17 Moreover if your brother sins

against you, go and tell him his fault between you
and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained
your brother. But if he will not hear you, take with
you one or two more, that by the mouth of two or
three witnesses every word may be established.
And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church.
But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him
be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

Begins with personal confrontation (alone)

Expands to committee confrontation (two or more)
Broadens to group confrontation (larger group)
And ends in removal of member privileges
The purpose is redemption
The attitude is humility
The result is accountability
This is an uncommon, but biblical process (keeps us
safe and healthy)

 The Changing Role of Elders

An elders role changes as the church grows. Heres
an example of how that looks
1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of
the church well are worthy of double honor,
especially those whose work is preaching and
teaching.
The role of elders is not only preaching and teaching,
but directing the affairs of the church

(do -- personal) When a church is small, directing the affairs of the church
has to do with personal ministry to individuals such as ministry to a sick child,
dealing with an impending divorce, assisting a man who has lost his job

(oversee -- empower others) When a church begins to grow, directing her

affairs will move toward hiring staff and building a pastoral team to
accomplish the vision and mission of the church

(lead -- manage) As the church grows even larger, the elders role takes on
yet another change. Their priorities become making policies, determining the
scope of building projects because thats the affairs of the church at that
time
The affairs of the church change by necessity as the church grows. Thus,
the role of the elders changes as well

 Deacon Service (deacons are servants, not governors)

Acts 6:3-4 records the first deacons being appointed men
full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom
They were chosen to serve so that pastors and elders could
pray and minister the word
Appointment and Recognition
Biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:8-13)
Men who by gifting and calling fulfill a service responsibility to
the church

Appointed by the elders (after being

recommended by pastors and small group
leaders)

Renewable three-year commitment

Deacon service is not intended to be a

training ground for elder service

Requires spiritually mature, servant-minded

believers

 Deacon Responsibilities
Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing
of City Point and meet a high level of personal and
corporate integrity, purity, honesty, transparency,
loyalty, and honor. Must be a leader in the vision
and work of the ministry and be committed to
Biblical standards of practical and moral Christian
living. Any deviation is grounds for immediate
dismissal.

Service administration (count

heads, direct crowds to overflow,
handle distractions)

Ushering and seating guests

Preparing and serving communion

Assisting with water baptisms

 Finance Board Responsibilities

This group of men/ women are entrusted with the general
oversight and accountability of the churchs finances. It is
comprised of a Group of 5 men/ women appointed by Senior Pastor.
Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing of City Point and
meet a high level of personal and corporate integrity, purity,
honesty, transparency, loyalty, and honor. Must be a leader in the
vision and work of the ministry and be committed to Biblical
standards of practical and moral Christian living. Any deviation is
grounds for immediate dismissal.

 Collecting and counting the offerings

Monthly meetings to monitor and assess finances as well as be

responsible for the annual Business meeting in January.

Set salaries of staff, oversee Sonshine Child Care, Set ministry

budgets along with elders-
Working to push and promote the work of the Church and the
Kingdom not getting in the way of it. Guidelines are not stringent
rules, they are simply guides used to keep on track. The Finance Board

Submits to the ruling board of elders in all decisions in regards

to money realizing we never put money ahead of people or ministry.