2019 Impact Report

2019
IMPACT
REPORT
COMMITTED TO KNOWING THE TRUTH,
EXPERIENCING THE JOY AND LIVING
THE LOVE OF CHRIST
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A YEAR OF EXPECTANCY
As we continue to develop as a church, we also have grown as
leaders–not just in our community, but in our families, in our
own spiritual journeys and in the truth, joy and love of Christ.
Throughout 2019, God has been so good to us, here at
Westtown Church. It’s been incredible to be able to walk
alongside you this past year, as we have continued to
learn about the undeniable love our Savior has for us,
and for each of you–through spiritual, relational and
emotional growth.
Because of your commitment to this local church, we
have been able to:
Preach the gospel to those who do not yet know Jesus.
Make disciples and create community opportunities through
Life Groups, Bible studies and many outreach events.
Raise up children to come to know and love the Lord, and
we have guided and trained up our youth into becoming
mature young men and women in their faith.
Support young mothers in need.
Provide needed relief to victims of natural disasters.
Help serve those in need in our community and abroad.
While it’s always important to reflect on where God has
taken us in the past, let’s not forget to also be expectant
and excited for where He has us headed in the future. As
we celebrated our Church
Vision Night this past September, we shared plans of
expansion and growth, by finishing our existing buildings,
expanding our preschool and the
future construction of a community
life gym facility.
As we continue pursuing Him in 2020,
let us always remember that His plans
are greater than our own. Our hope
and plan for the year ahead is that we
continue investing in our most valuable
asset–our people. Without you,
Westtown doesn’t exist and ceases to
serve a purpose.
Frank Taylor | Senior Pastor
Let’s not
forget to
also be
expectant
and excited
for where
He has us
headed in
the future.

BY THE NUMBERS
Over the course of a year, a lot takes place in the life of a
church. Here’s just a few numbers to reflect on and celebrate.
540
Average Weekly
Attendance
1,165
Highest Number
Of Worshipers
15,035
Sunday Morning
Bulletins Printed
106
New
Members
537
Total
Members
7
Sermon Series
Preached
34
Church &
Preschool Staff
70,930
Total Website
Page Views
1,311
Unique Podcast
& Sermon Plays
142
Sunday Worship
Songs Sung

COMMUNITY & DISCIPLESHIP
Community is the heartbeat of our mission at Westtown Church.
God has blessed our church richly with people who care for
others and build their faith upon the support of others.
Participating in the men’s mission
trip to the Dominican Republic last
year was an incredible experience!
It was because of God’s grace, and
the selfless love that I saw from so
many people, that I rededicated my
life to serving Christ. The biggest
surprise of all was that I never
could have guessed that a trip like
this would bring 7 very different
guys together to form such a strong
bond that will last a lifetime.
Brett Baker
142
People In
A Life Group
68
Men Active
In Community
16
Total Elders
& Deacons
14
Total Number
Of Life Groups
124
Women In
A Bible Study
69
Belong Class
Participants
The women at Westtown are always
ready to drop to their knees and
pray for anyone who asks. This
past year they have showed me
how God has been working in my
life when I needed it most. This
continuously encourages me to
pour the love of Jesus into others,
as they do into all of us. I am truly
blessed to be part of the Westtown
community.
Tammy Dent-Allman

SERVING & OUTREACH
By serving others, you have blessed an immeasurable amount
of people in and around our community. You have displayed
Christ’s love by your actions, together.
285
People Who
Serve Regularly
19
Mission Trip
Participants
Working in Kids’ Town has made
my life richer. It’s great to walk
down the hall and know so many
of the kids by name. After 5
years, I am now seeing students
I taught as 1st graders becoming
Middle School age. It’s incredibly
rewarding to see them still sharing
their faith with others.
Barb Meister
112
School Backpacks
Filled & Donated
150
Angel Tree
Gifts Donated
1,085
Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes Donated & Delivered
Serving on the Connections
Team has been a great way for
me to really get involved and feel
at home at Westtown. It’s been a
great experience making others
feel welcome every Sunday, and
I’ve made a lot of new friends
along the way.
Rhonda Blount

PRESCHOOL, KIDS & STUDENTS
The next generation at Westtown is paving the way for others,
by learning who Christ is, how to live a life devoted to Him and
what it takes to lead others to know Him.
Westtown Christian Academy is
more than a place that Fernando
and I send our children to school, it
is like an extended family. Through
attending Westtown Church, our
children attending Westtown
Christian Academy, serving at
KidsTown, and taking advantage of
the Bible studies offered, our faith as
a family continues to grow in Christ.
We are forever thankful for our
Westtown family and community.
Fernando & Stephanie Montini
113
Kids’ Town
Average Attendance
233
Kids Served
During VBS
137
Families Enrolled At
Westtown Christian
118
MS & HS
Average Attendance
187
Students Served
On Trips & Retreats
Westtown student ministries has
given me a second home and
a safe place to be myself while
worshiping around my brothers
and sisters in Christ. I’ve seen God
change the lives of people around
me and personally change my life.
Life Groups are my favorite part–
they allow you to truly get to know
people in a smaller group setting
and walk with them through the
highs and lows of life.
Abby Hartley

GIVING & GENEROSITY
Being a generous church is more than just meeting the budget
numbers–it’s about developing people’s hearts into giving away
what’s been given to them, so that God can do even more.
Tithing has impacted our family in
many ways. Six years ago we had
to choose between tithing or going
into debt. It was a difficult decision,
but in the end, we chose to tithe. It
was a scary time for us financially,
but God provided in the most
extraordinary ways. Doing so made
our faith stronger, as the Good Lord,
time and time again, has shown us–
when we are faithful to Him, he is
faithful and loving to us.
Bobby & Lindsay Stewart
3,436
Total Number
of Financial Gifts
298
Total Individual
Giving Units
80
Total 1st Time
New Givers
We put our faith in God, that no
matter what, he will provide for our
needs and keep us exactly where
He wants us. We view our tithe as
a reflection of how we trust in God
for how awesome and merciful
He has been to us. At the end of
the day, everything we have in
this life is a gift and not our own,
and this life is a living sacrifice to
Jesus our Lord and Savior. To God
be the glory!
Stephen & Sydney Kennedy

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Every financial gift given to Westtown supports various ministries of our church, our local community,
and our other ministry partners. We could not do this without you and our leadership is overwhelmingly
grateful for your financial partnership. We look expectantly to the next year of ministering together.
2019 CHURCH OPERATING BUDGET
ORIGINAL 2019
OPERATING BUDGET
$1,167,378
2019 EXPENSES
$2,023,592
55%
ORGANIZATION
STAFFING
16%
MINISTRY
PROGRAMS
REDUCTION IN
BUDGETED EXPENSES
(-$70,550)
$1,096,828
16%
BUILDINGS &
FACILITIES
8%
GENERAL
OPERATING
4%
DEBT
SERVICES
ACTUAL 2019
TITHES & OFFERINGS
ACADEMY CONTRIBUTION
WESTTOWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$1,042,668
$112,640
2019 REVENUE
$2,103,024 50%
TITHES &
OFFERINGS
44%
WCA TUITION
& FEES
$1,155,308
5%
PROGRAM
PAYMENTS
1%
MISCELLANEOUS
FUNDRAISERS