2 | GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT
MISSION:We exist to glorify God by making disciples ofJesus across the street and around the world.
PRIORITIES:• Increase the impact of the
Gospel locally and globally.
• Make outrageous efforts to reach and disciple those 0 to 18.
• Maintain commitment to biblical teaching and spiritual depth.
STRATEGIES:• Orphans and Foster Children
• Marriage
• Small Groups
• Debt Reduction
• Multisite Locations
1Ministry Priority #1Increase the impact of the Gospel locally and globally.
GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT | 3
• More than 1800 volunteers (total) participated in two Big Serve events, demonstrating the love of Christ at about 30 different Twin Cities locations
• No Longer Music team toured in Albania where they saw more than 500 come to Christ; a team is prepared to join the Grace Mission Trip to Peru in July 2014
• In Vietnam, the Nguyen Tri Phuong Church saw over 800 come to Christ and at the Danang Church over 1,087 came to Christ
• Pakistan now has 700 newly trained national pastors
• Placed 975 volunteers at 27 locations for the first Big Serve event on October
• A team of 23 senior high students and adults ministered alongside Urban Ventures in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis in July
• In one three-month period, Covert Ops students served 450 meals to homeless people in Minneapolis and shared the Gospel with more than 100
• The RiseUp Twin Cities night of worship attracted more than 500 young adults; 50 indicated they were seeking a church, a ministry, or a small group
• More than 450 Peruvians have trained through The Timothy Initiative (TTI) to plant new churches throughout the area
• More than 200 men committed their lives to Christ during the Arise With The Guys event at Grace Church
Highlights from 2013-2014
YOU AREHERE
2Make outrageous efforts to reach and disciple those 0 to 18.
Ministry Priority #2
4 | GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT
• Trained more than 100 volunteer leaders for children’s Sunday ministries
• The home school ministry at Grace includes more than 175 families and about 500 children
• Foundations Next Generation is in its fifth year of this 17-week course, with 51 freshmen in the 9th grade, and 51 in the 12th grade
• Jam Camp hosted 155 students at Lake Shetek; nine were baptized
• The senior high class attended a winter retreat at Lake Geneva Conference Center in Alexandria, Minnesota; worship and teaching was led by members of the current graduating class
• Barnabas Ministry at Grace hosted Joni Earickson Tada for a conference on disability; over 500 attended the community banquet
• The public school education ministry hosted an educators breakfast for 100 teachers, encouraging them to live for Christ as their schools
• School of the Arts (SotA) at Grace provided instrumental and vocal lessons to more than 100 students, promoting biblical discipleship within the context of the arts
• The children’s choir released their second CD, “Believe” with songs that are used during Wednesday evening children’s programs
• Through the Canvas Art project, students raised $850 to purchase thermal gloves and more for Covert Ops ministry use
• One-hundred-thirty from the Cornerstone ministry actively served in the Barnabas ministry, the Foundry and a variety of care ministries around the Twin Cities
• About 25 students are being tutored through the “SAY Yes” Latino ministry
• Last year over 1,600 kids attended Vacation Bible School
Highlights from 2013-2014
Maintain commitment to biblical teaching and spiritual depth.
Ministry Priority #3
3 • The father and son Rite of Passage weekend at Grace Retreat Center hosted 28 dads and 38 sons (66 total)
• Women’s Bible studies trained 24/34 small group or teaching leaders who serve about 300 women
• MOPS ministered to 72 women of preschool children
• As a result of the Decisions sermon series, 50 new Small Groups were formed, and more than 500 people joined a small group for the first time
• More than 100 people participated in The CAUSE Institute, which launched in November with teachings on apologetics
• Fifty young adults participated in the Cornerstone (young adult) retreat
• More than 300 Caring Tree Christmas gifts were provided to members of 75 families
• The Women’s Retreat at the Minnetonka Marriott had 250 in attendance; eight women were baptized in the hotel pool
• A group of 55 journeyed to Israel for a 10-day discipleship trip
• The weekly Thursday Care Nights ministry serves the community with 200-250 dinners accompanied by prayer
• The Torchbearer Choir sang at five care centers as part of an initiative to build a care network for vulnerable adults
• Families that visited an assisted living center for Big Serve are joining a network of people who visit shut ins and the homebound
• During the past fiscal year, 165 baptisms were performed and Grace welcomed 100 new members
Highlights from 2013-2014
GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT | 5
6 | GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2014 CHURCH OFFERINGSNote: FY 2014 figures are unaudited
FUND BALANCESFISCAL YEAR 2014 INCOME/EXPENSE REPORT
BALANCE SHEETMay 31
2012May 31
2013 May 31
2014 UnauditedNote: FY 2014 figures are unaudited
Building FundFund Balance 5/31/13 $129,042
Offerings 593,207
Expenditures 546,018
Difference Income/Expenses 47,189
Fund Balance 5/31/14 $176,231
Missions/Outreach FundFund Balance 5/31/13 $548,607
Offerings 2,431,953
Designated Income 428,937
Expenditures 2,484,455
Difference Income/Expenses 376,435
Fund Balance 5/31/14 $925,042
Church MinistryRestricted Funds
Fund Balance 5/31/13 $1,831,492
Income 1,471,415
Expenditures 1,178,976
Difference Income/Expenses 292,439
Fund Balance 5/31/14 $2,123,931
Church Ministries $7,296,340 $7,900,210 $8,538,161
Missions and Outreach 2,060,235 2,099,442 2,431,953
Building 401,787 1,331,335 593,207
Total Tithes and Offerings $9,758,362 $11,330,987 $11,563,321
Assets
Cash $5,043,167 $3,404,960 $4,087,835
Retail Inventory 92,367 81,971 63,310
Property/Equipment 47,322,002 47,712,744 50,479,382
Total Assets $52,457,536 $51,199,675 $54,630,527
Liabilities
Assessments – Paid off 10/13 405,041 432,326 0
Mortgage 11,200,586 9,539,177 8,603,096
Total Liabilities $11,605,627 $9,971,503 8,603,096
Net Worth $41,851,909 $41,228,172 $46,027,431
Church Ministries FundFund Balance 5/31/13 $825,000
Income:
Tithes and Offerings 8,508,161
Other Income 30,660
Total Income 8,538,821
Expenditures 8,229,793
Difference Income/Expenses 309,028
Fund Balance 5/31/14 $1,134,028
Retail MinistriesFund Balance 5/31/13 $75,508
Income 1,096,683
Expenditures 1,043,588
Difference Income/Expenses 53,095
Fund Balance 5/31/14 $128,603
FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014
Financial Information
GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT | 7
World Strategic Local Missions Total Evangelism Vision Missions Services FundsFund Balance 5/31/13 $35,474 $461,093 $62,194 ($10,153) $548,608
Income 1,413,373 1,121,125 204,794 121,598 2,860,890
Expenditures 1,382,731 791,828 206,120 103,776 2,484,455
Fund Balance 5/31/14 $66,116 $790,390 $60,868 $7,669 $925,043
FY 2014 Missions Budget $1,265,000 $616,000 $165,000 $154,000 $2,200,000
MISSIONS AND OUTREACH
CHURCH MINISTRIES
FISCAL YEAR 2015 PROPOSED EXPENSE BUDGETS
FY2014 FY2014 FY2015Budget Summary Budget Actual BudgetPersonnel $3,715,476 $3,662,082 $4,263,418
Sr. Pastor Initiatives 51,070 48,313 51,070
Music and Worship 175,000 156,575 175,000
Children Ministries 110,620 106,967 132,620
Student Ministries 116,030 117,967 148,630
Involvement 44,750 29,350 38,600
Women’s Ministry 21,200 18,935 24,620
Men’s Ministry 16,170 16,021 19,838
Small Groups 75,500 60,752 112,120
Care/Biblical Counseling 48,690 44,606 53,690
Children at Risk 65,900 67,548 60,800
Multi-Site 0 203 64,364
Executive Leadership 93,000 96,228 93,000
Communications 90,000 97,134 143,650
Tech Media 78,250 93,691 81,250
Administration 212,067 190,226 250,571
Grace Retreat Center 138,500 119,712 129,625
Information Technology 188,000 152,839 178,280
Facilities 534,000 662,507 508,995
Custodial 69,000 67,017 104,300
Utilities 510,000 548,010 525,000
Debt Service 1,150,598 1,150,598 850,559
Capital Improvements 350,000 350,000 350,000
Assessments 71,765 71,765 0
The Big Serve 0 238,105 *
Strategic Initiatives 319,414 62,642 0
Total Expenses $8,245,000 $8,229,793 $8,360,000
*Contingent on The Big Give
New Members Added During FY 2014
Alyssa Aguirre
Michael Aguirre
Jamie Anderson
Paul Arneberg
Paul Arneberg
Wendy Arneberg
Chris Bernard
Laura Bernard
Eric Bjorklund
Jesse Blackburn
Jeannie Demmer
John Demmer
Carolyn Dixon
Joelle Dixon
Marquise Dixon
Heidi Dreyer
Christine Erickson
Jim Erickson
Kathy Ervin
Robin Fraley
Alexis Friedrich
Carl Friedrich
Christine Galkin
Ginny Garlock
Julie Geffre
Bonnie Germann
Daniel Germann
Nancy Geske
Paul Geske
Olga Grin
Patricia Hansen
Rick Hansen
Dan Haugland
Kelly Haugland
Jessica Havlik
Nathan Havlik
Zac Henschel
Angie Hitterdal
Tim Hitterdal
Erin Hollister
Carrie Jagodzinski
Jeffery Jasper
Susan Jensen
Ron Johnson II
Shani Johnson
Elizabeth Kopylov
Yevy Kopylov
Mary Kubow
Emma Lee Kuehner
Kyle Kuehner
Anthony Larkin
Kammie Larkin
Trevor Larsen
Bruce Larson
Irina Lelyukh
Joan Lundgren
Bethany McMunn
CJ McMunn
Alex Merrick
Craig Meuer
Lynnae Meuer
Andrey Monjoseph
Ellie Monjoseph
Igor Monjoseph
Liliya Monjoseph
Olga Monjoseph
Aaron Montello
Melissa Montello
Jenny Moon
Randy Moon
Amy Morrison
Chris Morrison
Bradley Neuerburg
Michelle Nyamushanya
Susan O’Brien
Matt Olson
Patti Payne
Mike Peterson
Danny Quam
Debbie Sanmoogan
Raschelle Schottmuller
Barbara Sheplee
Merv Sheplee
Tami Sneen
Holly Steinbarger
Scott Steinbarger
Lynn Swanson
Curtis Tabron
Molly Tabron
Christine Thompson
Dan Tripps
Bernadette Walker
Rory Walker
Emilie Wall
Paula Wallace
Laine Warwick
Brodie Wheaton
Bruce Wheaton
David Wheaton
Mary Jane Wheaton
Agitu Wodajo