Michigan RegionMissionary Church

...to the heart…to the Holy Spirit

…to the calling

of the MISSION!

”I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed

with power from on high.” ...Jesus (Luke 24:49 NIV)

ReGen’18REGIONAL CONFERENCE

May 1, 2018

Warren Community Church 28100 Ryan Road

Warren, MI

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Overview & Schedule……………………………….……………………………. 4Conference Appointments & Rules of Order.……..……………………………... 5Regional Director Report…………………………….…………………………… 6

Memorial Report……………………………….…………………………. 13Statistical Summary …………………………….………………………… 16

Regional Oversight Council Report ……………………..…….…………………. 17Regional Ministries Coordinator Report………………………………………….. 21Ministry Multiplication Team Report….……………...………………………….. 22Metro Detroit Network Report……………………………………………………. 23Metro Detroit Network Financial Report ……………….………………………… 24Thumb Network Report …………………………………...……………………… 25Strengthening the Local Church Team Report ………………….………………... 26Healing, Encouragement, and Reconciliation Team Report …………..…………. 27Pastoral Benefits Committee Report …………………………..….………………. 28Christian Ministries Institute Report …………….………………………………. 30Committee on Ordination and Licensing Report ….……………………………….31Happy Time Camp Director and Financial Reports………………………………. 32Mancelona Camp Board and Financial Reports……………….………………….. 35Brown City Camp Board and Financial Reports…………….……………………. 38Nominating Committee Report, Ballot & Biographical Sketches of Nominees….. 42Regional Director Nominating Committee Report ……………………………….. 43Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments President’s Report………………… 44Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments Secretary’s Reports……………….. 45M.M.L&I Auditor’s Report ……………………………………………………….. 46M.M.L&I. Financial Report……………………………………..……………….... 47Financial Review Report for the Region ………………………………...…………48Regional Treasurer Financial Reports………………………………………………492017 Conference Budget and Budget Chart……………………………………….. 51Calendar of Events 2017 – 2018…………………………………………………... Back cover

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MICHIGAN REGIONTHE MISSIONARY CHURCH

REGIONAL CONFERENCEMAY 1, 2018

WARREN COMMUNITY CHURCHWARREN, MICHIGAN

Theme: Surrender (Luke 24:49)

Address: 28100 Ryan Road, Warren, MI 48092 (corner of Ryan and Martin Roads)(Note: westbound I-696 between I-94 and I-75 will be closed for construction)

Schedule: 9:30 – 11:00 Opening Session (Registration begins at 8:30)11:00- Noon Breakout SessionsNoon – 1:30 Lunch provided by church1:30 – 3:00 Business Meeting and MMLI Annual Meeting3:00 – 5:00 Closing Session

Speaker: Rick Dugan World Partners Co-Director, the Missionary Church

Lunch: Provided by the church (entrée, side, dessert and beverage)$10.00 per person (cash or check payable at registration to the church)RSVP by April 24 (office@warrencc.org or 586-751-4659)

Questions: office@mcmichigan.org or 810-742-7462

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REGIONAL CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS2018

ParliamentarianRev. Karl Yoder (Sheridan, Mud Lake CC)Rev. Jonathan Boyer (Bay City, New Life MC)

Conference Program ManagerDr. Alan Yerke (Ministries Coordinator)

Assistant to the Regional Oversight Council SecretaryRev. Dave Engle (Fellowship Bible Church, Brown City)

Recommendations/Resolutions CommitteeRev. Bill Barnwell, Chairman (Royal Oak Church)Pastor Geri Rinke (Orchards CC, Romeo)

Introductions CommitteeRev. Brent Kriesch, Chairman (Faith MC, Flint)Rev. Brian Ake (Colonial Woods MC, Port Huron)

Credentials CommitteeRev. Bart Adams (East Jordan, Lighthouse MC)Regional Resource Center Staff

Tellers – Ushers – Greeters Rev. Matt Mendenhall, Chairman (First MC, Clarkston)Rev. Chelsea Henion (Colonial Woods MC, Port Huron)Pastor Dave Kissinger (Midland MC)

RULES OF ORDER FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE(Approved by the Regional Oversight Council, December 2011)

1. The Regional Director or his appointee will serve as Chairman at Regional Conference.2. The Chair will appoint any Conference committee not covered by the Bylaws and the Conference body will

ratify such appointments.3. Each member will be permitted to speak for five minutes on each motion, amendment, or subject on the floor

that allows debate. Each member desiring to speak will respectfully address the chair, and be recognized by the chair before speaking in debate. A member may not speak the second time on the same question until all others who wish to speak the first time have had an opportunity to speak. Exceptions may be granted by the Conference body by 2/3 vote, who also may by 2/3-vote limit debate to less than five minutes.

4. In order to stop debate and bring a question to a vote, a member will rise, be recognized by the chair and state, "Mr. Chairman, I call for the Question." A second, and a 2/3 vote is required to immediately end debate and vote on the question. Calls of "question" from the body, without proper recognition by the chair will be ignored.

5. The times of meetings during the Regional Conference Session will be established when the "Agenda" is adopted. Any deviation from the stated times will require a 2/3 vote to "Suspend the Rules".

6. The Vice-Chair of the Regional Oversight Council will conduct the Conference elections.7. All nominations from the floor will require a second to be approved.8. The Chair will announce vote results according to Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised unless the body

decides to keep the numbers secret by majority vote. When there is no election of nominees for an office on a first ballot, the tally of votes will be announced, and a second ballot will be taken, containing all the names that appeared on the first ballot. If there is still no election after the second ballot, the name having the least number of votes will be dropped. After each successive ballot, one additional name of the nominees having the least number of votes will be dropped from the ballot until an election is valid.

9. The Regional Conference will establish the bar.

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Michigan Regional Director’s Perspective2017 - 2018 Conference Year / ReGen ‘18

(Submitted by Jim Keller)

“Surrender”… to the Heart, the Holy Spirit, and the Calling of the Mission

“I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” (Luke 24:49, NIV)

“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be

baptized with the Holy Spirit.…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”(Acts 1:4-5,8 NIV)

Surrender is about letting go and releasing your life to God. The “big surrender” happens when we first turn over our lives to Christ. From that time on we learn about living a life of surrender. We learn that being a committed follower of Jesus means we do not live life for ourselves, but we live a life ON MISSION for the Kingdom.

Surrender to the Heart of the Mission. Those earliest followers were on fire with love for God, each other, and the calling of God upon their lives. Passion burned within them. It was obedience, yes. But obedience without heart and passion is just ritual, going through the motions. Is it really the impossible dream to have what they had and were: open, available, teachable, passionate, hungry for truth, relationally connected, and surrendered to the moving of God in their lives?

Surrender to the Holy Spirit of the Mission. If the inter-personal, agape love of the believers in the early church was the “mark of the Christian,” (John 13:35) then The Holy Spirit’s empowerment is the “mark of the Mission.” The Holy Spirit is the driving force behind disciple-making and church planting movements. The Pentecost event, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on those early followers of Christ, is the marquee event of the early church. Here in the Acts of the Apostles we see the revealing of the Holy Spirit working through the believers in spreading joy, boldness, and passion for Christ. It is always appropriate to hunger for more of the Holy Spirit’s power in our lives! When it comes to the Lord, asking and hungering for MORE is always good.

Surrender to the Calling of the Mission. This “CALLING” is for every believer (Eph. 4:4; II Thess. 1:11; Hebrews 3:1), not merely for the vocational ministers, elders, or deacons. “Calling” is a “strong invitation from God that includes a sense of urgency and motivating authority to be on mission with Him.” Historically, we have neglected to disciple the believers into a life of “calling” and “mission” for the lost. “Calling” is a gift from the Holy Spirit. In our “calling” he gives us purpose and meaning and rejuvenates our faith.

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Letting go and releasing my life to God with you, JWK

The Vision that motivates us?

The Missionary Church is a family of churches committed to Jesus Christ,

the Bible and the Great Commission.

We pursue relationship with God as our top priority. We depend on the Holy Spirit through prayer. We introduce people to the gospel and multiply disciples everywhere. We value, strengthen, and multiply churches. We develop Spirit-led leaders to advance God’s mission in the world.

“Every Church mobilizing believers to

intentionally lead people to Christand make disciple-makers.”

Every believer a Spirit-empowered follower of Christ Every follower of Christ a disciple-maker

Every church a disciple-making, church planting church~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Missionary Church, World Partners and many of its Regions and Districts are in a long-term process of casting, living and teaching a vision focused on creating a disciple-making culture described by these ten principles.Disciple-making Culture Profile

What does it look like?How do you know it’s there?How do the people think who make up disciple-making culture?

When there is a culture of disciple-making:

1. Believers in Jesus Christ understand themselves to be “followers” of Jesus. Followers are committed students of Jesus Christ and his process of change in their lives from the inside out.

2. There is evidence of the power of the Holy Spirit as followers of Christ reach out and interact with others.

3. Followers of Christ understand they have a commission to be “on mission.” This calling belongs to all Christians, not just to pastors and missionaries.

4. Gathering as followers is preparation for scattering and sending.

5. Evangelism is understood to be included within the discipling process.

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“Disciple-making is intentional involvement in the process of helping a person move from pre-Christian to follower of Christ to reproducing disciple of Christ.”

6. Followers of Jesus commit themselves to a lifetime of developing the skills necessary to engage people in Spirit-led conversations.

7. Leaders are engaged in disciple-making and new leaders arise from the discipling process.

8. Life-on-life modeling is at the heart of relational disciple-making.

9. Disciple-makers understand the power of focusing on a few. “More time with fewer people equals greater results.”

10. There is an understanding of the long-term effect of the multiplication of disciples and churches over generations.

Compiled and composed by Jim Keller, Michigan Region, Missionary Church, R.D.Contributors: Steve Jones, Bob Ransom, Dan Grider, Dan Riemenschneider,

Rick Dugan, Doug Connelly, Josh Duncan, July, 2017.ed

Training and Coaching for the Vision o Field USA Disciple-making training – Sept. 23, 2017 @ Lamotte MC.o Generate I Disciple-making training – Oct. 14, 2017 Breath of Life Christian Ch, Eastpoint,

MI, Evergreen M.Ch. (Zoom); Son’s Life Churcho Generate I Disciple-making training – Nov. 9 at Breath of Life Christian Ch. (Video)o Coaching for Jim Keller, Under contract with D. Grider through June 30, 2018o Coaching for Daniel Vandock by Josh Duncan through June, 2018.o Field USA, Discipleship Cycle training – Crossroads CC, Jan 20, 2018 o Ignite Network Simulcast (first Thursday of each month – Noon hour).o Ignite I – at Lake Life C.Ch. Feb. 10, 2018.o Field USA II, March 3 @ Discipleship Ch., Lapeero Ignite I - March 25 at KMC, Lapeer, New Hope Ch.o Ignite I cont. at KMC and Lapeer (March and April)o Ignite II at KMC – April 20-21.o Network Leaders Training – June 5-7 (MC F.W. office)

Mission District/Networks The Michigan Region is committed to the multiplication of disciples, groups of disciples, churches, and groups of churches. The structural part of this vision for the Michigan Region is to see multiple networks/districts developed under the umbrella of the Region. These new networks will make it their purpose to launch disciple-making, church planting movements. As a new group of churches begins to develop into a cluster of churches with its own identity, it will be called a “mission district” or “network.” As it grows and matures in numbers of churches, combined worship attendance and in capacity to handle its own organizational and financial responsibilities, it can apply to become a “full district.” “Provisional district” status may be given to a group of churches making application to become a mission district, until they fulfill the required criteria to become a recognized mission district/network.

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Important characteristics critical to become a mission district:

A visionary leader who can recruit and develop leaders and church planters. A demonstration of missional, multiplication behavior, which means they are intentionally

reaching out to lost people and have recently planted at least one new church. A group of pastors who are “spiritually passionate” about fulfilling their calling. A committed group of pastors, planters or churches who will partner together and build a

team of churches to pursue the goals of the mission district. Most of the pastors and churches are currently multiplying disciples. Church lay leadership “buy in” by a vote of the local church boards of the congregations

involved in the application.

Progress Report for Mission District/Network Development:

Currently there are six groups of pastors and churches with an identified leader at various stages in the process of becoming a new network/district under the umbrella of the Michigan Region. Eventually these groups of churches will be recognized on the basis that they have a passion to reach the lost and are already doing so by launching disciple-making initiatives, missional communities/micro churches and/or church plants. A big THANK YOU to all the leaders giving direction to the birth of these networks.

o Metro Detroit Network - Recognized as a Mission District effective July 1, 2015, with 30% formula as of July 2017. Steering Committee: Leader Jim Thompson, Matt Mendenhall and Greg Neumayer.

o Thumb Network – Recognized as a Mission District effective April 1, 2017 with 20% formula. Steering Committee: Leader: Reggie Courliss, Dave Engle, Brian Reinhardt.

o West Michigan District - Recognized as a Mission District as of July 1, 2018 with 20% of their Ministry Shares being returned to their account. Steering Committee: Bill Hossler, Leader, Ken Smeader, Elizabeth Salazar, Beto Magallon, Stan Gerig.

o Bluewater Network – Relational connection between pastors and churches continuing. Phil Whetstone, Leader.

o North Network – Relational connection between pastors and churches in process. Jim Jordan, Leader.

o Central Network - Greater Flint area. - Relational connection between pastors and churches in process. Doug Connelly, Leader.

o New Networks on the Vision board: (1) We are currently building relationships with several African American Pastors who could be the foundation of a new network. (2) There’s another group of pastors also praying and talking about the same.

Take Note: 1. The initial motivation to launch these networks was to encourage more ownership,

initiative, and passion to make and multiply disciples and new churches.2. Focusing on the need to launch and establish a new “disciple-making culture” currently

not in existence, is necessary for the success of this strategy.3. As the new networks are launched, new leadership begins to emerge.4. Any church that does not choose to be a part of a mission district/network remains

identified under the Region. 5. As Michigan Region Networks multiply, the financial and administrative footprint of the

Region will predictably decrease, because the ministry is being de-centralized and “pushed

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out” to the districts. This process will take time, patience, and a lot of wisdom as it unfolds.

JWK Personal & Vocational Objectives for 2018. Personal steps of action:- Becoming a life-long student of the skill of spiritual conversation, which creates a space of

friendship and openness to talk about Christ with others.- Commitment to intentional alertness for evangelism - discipleship opportunities.- Leading Brenda and myself as missionaries in our old and new neighborhoods, learning names,

making friends, praying for our future neighborhood disciples of Christ, etc.- Viewing all my immediate family and close friendships as part of my personal disciple-making

household (oikos).- Spend 80% of my time on the top 20% of the most important priorities focused upon facilitating

disciple-making culture change, church growth, leadership training, disciple-making movements and church multiplication.

- Keep first Friday of the month – extra time for prayer and fasting day.- “First thoughts” of the day – protecting “abiding time” from screens and busy work. Vocational Mission and Steps of Action: - My overall mission for my life in this position as RD is to live and lead fundamental change for

the multiplication of disciples, groups of disciples, churches and groups of churches.- Facilitate training strategy which results in culture change for disciple-making based ministry.- Monitor progress to live by our Vision and Motivation statements.- Craft Regional Conference for disciple-making culture change.- Lead Region to a minimum 10% + conversion growth.- Spend 80% of my time on the top 20% of the most important priorities focused upon facilitating

disciple-making culture change, church growth, leadership training, disciple-making movements and church multiplication.

Michigan Region Resource Center Staff . Lots of Gratitude!!!I’m deeply grateful to the ROC, MMT, the delegation of the Michigan Region, and our office staff for your personal support for Brenda and me and the Michigan Region Ministry overall. My gratitude goes first to my long-term partner for 24 years, Al Yerke, then to our support staff Kim Yerke, (Administrative Office Assistant), Janet McLavy (Financial Bookkeeper), Jan Bartholomew (Clerical Secretary), and Aaron Johnson (I.T. – off sight Information Technology Support). I am also very grateful to Mancelona and Brown City Camp Boards for efficiently leading the camps. And a big thank you to Dale and Geri Rinke who are working with the Network leaders to re-launch the Strengthening Local Church team.

Other reports and notes: 1. Pension. We urge each pastor to set up his or her own retirement fund with GuideStone as they

systematically set aside a portion of their income for their future. I strongly urge each church, for the sake of your pastor’s future, to contribute to their pastor(s) retirement fund.

2. Board Members and Elders, please be alert to the needs of your pastor(s) to support them in their expenses for ministry travel, hospitality, training, retreats and conferences. Take note of the Pastoral Salary and Benefits Guidelines in the Region’s Manual for procedures. The Regional staff is available if you have any questions.

3. Property Assets:a. Westland Property Sale . – Land Contract (all inclusive of house and church building): The

terms of the original contract dated 1/17/2011 had the selling price of $399,900 at 5% with a $3,000 monthly payment. The Contract was amended January 17, 2015 at the same terms

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with a $2,000 monthly payment. The Church purchasing this property has received a settlement from the Detroit Bridge Authority, which will be distributed toward our contract balance of $394,738.00 as of April 2018.

b. Hubbardston Properties . There were two properties owned by the Michigan Region because of the closure of the Hubbardston church planting project in 2016. One is a store-front property in town and the other is a 37-acre property north of town. In deference to the donor, the ROC donated the 37 acre north property to the West District of the Wesleyan Church and Epic Church of Portland, MI, which uses the property for ministry events. We currently have two potential buyers for the store-front property in town.

4. Bethel College in your church’s budget. Every Missionary Church should have Bethel College as a line item in their budget. We can be proud of our school. God has blessed it with revival fire on several occasions in the last 40 years. It exists to serve the higher education needs of many of our young students. It needs both our prayer and financial support. Keep a literature display in your lobby and take seriously the challenge to include Bethel in your local church budget.

5. 4% and 2% for Region and U.S. Ministries. Your Region and Denomination do not operate on lavish budgets, especially when compared to other sister denominations. Thank you for your faithfulness to these responsibilities. (see charts on the next page) These are not dues or taxes. These funds are Ministry Shares which contribute to foundational ministry in service to our churches and pastors and the implementing of our vision here in Michigan and the U.S.

6. Local Church Giving outside their nest! My counsel to churches is to at least tithe their total income to ministries outside their local nest (i.e. World Partners, church planting, Denominational U.S. Ministries, Michigan Region, Bethel College, other missions, benevolence, etc.). God will bless a generous church!

7. J. Keller announcement about the future . You will notice I did not use the “r” word in this announcement sent out in February ‘18. That’s because Brenda and I are uncertain of what the Lord is going to do with us after next June 30, 2019. We are seeking Him with focus and thank you for your support and prayers.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dear Michigan Region Family of The Missionary Church,As I write this I am in flight on my way home from our Denominational leaders prayer retreat, where we all gather from around the country to spend three days in seclusion and solitude, praying together and seeking the Lord.  It is always a very meaningful and powerful time in our lives.

Many of you have already heard that our Regional Oversight Council has started the process of searching for our next Regional Director and that I have decided to conclude my ministry in that role as of June 30, 2019, which is the end of my fifth term.

As Brenda and I face this time of transition we are preparing ourselves for major change, not knowing yet what our ministry and life will be like. Your prayers for us as your friends will surely be appreciated. 

In the meanwhile, I am as passionate and energetic as I have ever been to lead the people of the Michigan Region until my time is done as it’s leader.  We all have a lot more to learn about living life passionate for God, the Gospel of Christ, and his calling for all of us to be devoted, Holy Spirit-empowered, reproducing followers of Jesus.

I invite you to join Brenda and m in prayer for the search process now underway for the Michigan Region’s next leader. I’m confident the best days for this Region are in its future as we all learn to

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follow Jesus, who is leading us all into hundreds of new relationships with lost people who need to have a friend who leads them to the best Friend they will ever have.

For the Sake of the Call, Jim Keller, R.D

AM WorshipAttendance

ConversionsReported

Baptisms Conversion Growth by baptisms

Conversion Growthby reported conversions

2012 6447 824 255 4 % 12.8%2013 6588 698 262 4% 10.6%2014 6650 586 239 3.6% 8.8%2015 6385 628 273 4.3% 9.8%2016 5844 422 255 4.4% 7.2%2017 5533 457 175 3.2% 8.3%

50 churches reporting for 2017 Michigan Region Ministry Shares Received

“Current Ministry Shares for the local church, as established by the Michigan Regional Conference, are calculated at a rate of 4% of the annual average total receipts, less bequests, for the previous three years of record. There is a 20% cap to the limit that ministry shares may increase for a local church in any given year.” (Michigan Region Handbook on Personnel, Policy and Procedure, 2012 ed., Section 3 “Finances”.)

4% Ministry Shares Due Received % Received2012 379,940 350.802 92%2013 386,280 359,439 93%2014 383,602 349,378 91%2015 376,917 349,154 93%2016 377,383 373,669 99%2017 369,580 358,510 97%

Analysis of giving to Regional ministries. 31 churches gave 100%, 13 churches gave between 60-99%, 2 churched between 20-59% and 1 church gave between 1 – 19% with 2 churches giving 0%. Some of those churches communicated with the Regional Oversight Council regarding their special circumstances.

Michigan Region Budget - Rate of Increase / (decrease) over previous year.

Budget for ministryshares support

% Increase (Decrease)

2013 370,569 1.0%2015 376,917 1.0%2016 373,669 (1.0%)2017 365,155 (1.0%)2018 proposed 371,218 2.0%

Denomination “U.S. Ministries Support” 2% Received. Total MR 2% Support Received % received

2012 184,422 159,566 87%2013 194,678 170,742 88%2014 197,377 172,127 87%2015 188,459 158,835 84%2016 188,459 154,145 82%2017 184,789 176,899 96%

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Respectfully submitted,

James W. Keller, Regional Director

MEMORIAL REPORT2017– 2018

Burkett, Frances Helene (1926 – 2017) Frances Burkett, age 91, graduated to her heavenly home on May 10, 2017 from Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City, Indiana. Frances Coulter was born on February 23, 1926 in Clare County, Michigan. Upon graduating from Clare High School, she married Marion Elias

Burkett on August 14, 1943. In 1964 she earned a degree from Grand Rapids School of Nursing. She served as a nurse for 20 years. Rev. and Mrs. Marion Burkett pastored Michigan District churches in Walled Lake, Mancelona and Brown City before moving to Indiana. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Marion E. Burkett and three sons – Rev. David (Juliet) Burkett, Dr. Mark (Sandra) Burkett, and Rev. Phil (Darlene) Burkett. Phil is the senior pastor at Cass City Missionary Church. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her son, Rev. Stephen Burkett, preceded her in death. Mrs. Burkett enjoyed being a pastor’s wife, mother, nurse, and grandmother.

Marks, Norma Jean (1927 – 2017) Mrs. Norma Jean Marks went to be with her Savior on August 11, 2017 at 89 years of age. Norma Jean Byers was born on November 21, 1927 in San Diego, CA. While attending Fort Wayne Bible College she met and fell in love with a young ministerial student, Glenn Marks, who was just back from serving overseas in the U. S. Army. They transferred to Bethel College and she graduated in 1949. Glenn and Norma Jean married on June 8 1950. They went on to serve the Lord together for 53 years and in the process they planted five churches in Indiana and Michigan, including Evergreen Missionary Church, Lowell. During those years of ministry she led children’s and women’s ministries, led a community Bible study, taught Sunday School and often hosted people and church groups in their home. She was also a devoted mother to their four children. She is survived by her husband of 67 years and their four children; Jeanette (David) Oliphant, Marlene (Lars) Sjoholm, Thomas (Rebecca) Marks, and Cynthia (Stan) Gerig. Also surviving are two siblings, 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildern. She will be remembered for her love for Christ, her gracious spirit, her drive for excellence, her beautiful voice and infectious laughter.

Melcher, Joclynn (1955 – 2017) Joclynn Elise Sinz (Lynn) was born in inner city Detroit on October 23, 1955. At four years of age she accepted Jesus as her Savior at Linville Ave. Baptist Church. Shortly after her salvation the church closed and her parents became disenchanted with “the church” as a whole. Lynn still felt the Lord’s hand on her life and she managed to go to various churches with her aunt. She always had a thirst for knowing more about God but never had a church home in which to deepen her faith. As a teenager she met Paul Melcher and they were married by Rev. Cliff Jordan in 1974. In 1981 the Lord used a woman from an Assembly of God Church

who led Lynn and Paul to “the heart knowledge of the Lord.” At that time they were attending both a Lutheran church and Wheatland Missionary Church. By March of 1985 they were attending Wheatland Missionary Church full-time and were baptized on March 24, 1985. Later, Paul became pastor at Wheatland. When they moved to the Detroit area they attended Oakley Park Missionary Church and then

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The following report is to honor pastors, missionaries and their spouses who have passed from their earthly life into eternity during the Conference calendar year. We are grateful for their service and for their Godly examples.

Calvary Missionary Church. Lynn’s life verse was Mark 8:38, If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory with the holy angels. Lynn loved young people and ministered to youth in various capacities for well over 30 years. She served alongside Paul in their ministry at Watertown Missionary Church and was a Licensed Lay Worker with the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church since 2012. Along with her husband Paul she is survived by her mother, Georgia Sinz, son Jarred, daughter Brooke Young, and seven grandchildren. Lynn went home to be with her Savior on November 2, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.

Ricketts, Marion (1939 – 2017) Marion Marie George was born in Durand, Michigan on May 10, 1939. She graduated from Owosso High School in 1958 and married Stanley Haskell in 1967 who preceded her in death in 1986. Marion married Pastor Wilbur Ricketts in 1988 and served alongside him in ministry at Watertown Missionary Church, Sandusky until his retirement in 2007. Wilbur passed away in 2008. Marion enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting, as well as doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by four children, and four

grandchildren. Marion passed into heaven on December 18, 2017 at Olive Branch Assisted Living. Rev. Jim Keller officiated her home-going service.

Schlabach, Darrell Lorne (1943 – 2017) Darrell Schlabach, age 74, passed into glory on May 22, 2017 following a two year battle with Alzheimer’s disease preceded by a brain injury. Darrell was born in Detroit on April 27, 1943. After graduating from Ferndale High School he went on to earn a B. S. degree in History from Bethel College. Darrell also had Masters Degrees from Michigan State University and Indiana University. Roberta Hensley became Darrell’s bride on June 26, 1965. Darrell and Roberta served with World Partners in Brazil from 1966-1970 where they taught missionary children. Back in Michigan he began his long career in finance with National Bank of Detroit. Darrell served on various boards for ministries that were dear to his heart. Along with his local church boards, the District Executive Board/Regional Oversight Council, he also served on boards for Bethel College and the Detroit Rescue Mission. He was the treasurer for the Missionary Church Inc. and in retirement worked as the president of Michigan Missionary Loans & Investments. Darrell had many interests and could always be counted on for spell-binding and humorous stories. He had a wonderful voice and loved to use it to sing praises to his Lord. He found much joy in singing with his life-long friends in the Gospel 4 Quartet. He is dearly missed by his daughters; Brenda (Marcus) Warner and Cindy (Bart) DePage as well as his three grandchildren, his brother Gary and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his dear wife Roberta.

Thompson, Rev. Charles W. (1917 – 2017) Rev. Charles Thompson, age 99, of Croswell passed away on June 19, 2017. Charles was born on September 9, 1917. He married W. Elaine Rafter in 1940 and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He attended college while pastoring an independent church near Battle Creek. After graduating from Bethel College in 1950 he pastored United Missionary Churches in East Jordan, Pontiac, Yale, and Bad Axe. Following the merger with the Missionary Church Association he served at Mizpah Missionary Church. From 1979 until his time of retirement in 1993 he served Free Methodist churches in Michigan

and in retirement served as minister of visitation. In 2007 he was preceded in death by his wife Elaine.

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Williams, Lillian V. (1926 – 2017) Lillian Williams, 91 of Pigeon, went home to be with Jesus on August 15, 2017. Lillian Herman was born January 7, 1926 and grew up in Huron County. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1944 and in 1947 she married Willard Williams. Together Willard and Lillian served Missionary Church congregations in Michigan, Indiana and Florida. They were also faithful supporters of the ministry of Brown City Camp down through the years. Lillian’s home was a place of activity, hospitality, and love as she enjoyed entertaining and caring for children. They made their home in Michigan’s Thumb in their retirement years. She was preceded in death by all seven of her siblings and her son Edward. Her husband of 70 years survived her along with three daughters, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Williams, Rev. Willard B. (1926 – 2017) Rev. Willard Williams joined his wife in heaven on October 7, 2017. Willard was born on March 8, 1926 near Traverse City to Edgar and Viola (Grody) Williams. He served in the United States Army during World War II and on March 30, 1947 he married Lillian Herman in Michigan’s Thumb. Willard served Michigan’s Missionary churches in Levering, Petoksey, Alanson, Davison, Port Huron and Yale. He also pastored in Mooresville, IN and Sebring, FL. Willard and Lillian faithfully served their Lord in the Missionary Church for over 40 years. Brown City Camp held a special place in Willard’s heart and he served in numerous ways down through the years to make the camp a success. He also served as the District Executive Board Secretary for a number of years. Willard’s ministry was always directed to advancing the greater glory of the God. In their retirement years in Pigeon, MI, Willard and Lillian continued to serve as prayer warriors.

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. James W. Keller

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MICHIGAN REGION STATISTICAL SUMMARY2016 2017 +/-%

ATTENDANCE AVERAGES

Churches Reporting Stats 47 50 06% Morning Worship 5,844 5,533 -5.32% Educational Ministries (e.g. Sun. School) 2,171 1,962 -9.63% Children's Ministries 741 742 0.13% Youth Ministries 601 586 -2.50%

MEMBERSHIP 3,172 3,340 5.03%

BAPTISMS 255 175 -31.37%

PROFESSIONS OF CONVERSION 422 457 7.66%

OFFERINGS

Building Fund $

572,235.90 $ 447,158.00 -22%

Bequests $

64,916.00 $ 125,779.00 48%

Contributions and Other (Subsidies) $

9,601,304.73 $10,085,853.0

0 5%

TOTAL RECEIPTS $10,238,456.6

3 $10,342,419.00 1%

ANNUAL GIVING per MEMBER $3,227 $3,096 -4%

WEEKLY GIVING per MEMBER $62.07 $59.54 -4%

CHURCH PROPERTY VALUE & DEBT

Total Property Value $57,874,73 $55,298,379.00 -4.45%

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1.00 Total Indebtedness $2,542,526.00 $2,397,386.00 -5.71%

REPORT OF THE REGIONAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL2017 – 2018

The Regional Oversight Council of the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church, Inc, met in six regular meetings during the conference year on the following dates: June 6, September 5, November 7, December 5, February 6, 2018 and April 3, 2018. The Council received regular reports from the Regional Director, the Regional Ministries Coordinator, the Regional Secretary, and the Regional Treasurer. All reports were carefully reviewed and approved. The Council periodically received additional reports from committees and teams throughout the Region.

Following are the items of business cared for on behalf of the Region:

APPOINTMENTSMinistry Teams

1. Ministry Multiplication TeamJim Keller (Regional Director); Reg Courliss; Chris Glantz; Josh Hossler; Jim Thompson; Al Yerke, Advisory.

2. HEART (Healing, Encouragement and Reconciliation Team) Jim Keller (Regional Director); Al Yerke (Regional Ministries Coordinator); Doug Connelly;

Reggie Courliss; Jeff Hossler; Jim Jordan; Tom Knight; Steve Stump; Jack Woodburn.

Regional Committees1. Regional Oversight Council: Jim Keller (Regional Director), Chairman (2019); Jim Jordan, Vice-Chairman (2021); Harlan

Gingrich, Treasurer (2021); Larry Van Slambrook, Secretary (2019); Doug Connelly (2021); Reggie Courliss (2019); Dan Hamrick (2021); Lindon Munro (2019); Bill Shaffer (2019); Steve Severance (2021); Bill Shaffer (2019); Al Yerke (Regional Ministries Coordinator), Advisory.

2. Building Committee: Walt McLavy, Chairman, David Gardner, Don Durance, Boyd King3. By-Laws Committee:

Doug Connelly (2019), Jonathan Boyer (2018), Karl Yoder (2020), Al Yerke (Advisory)4. Committee on Ordination and Licensing:

Jim Keller (Regional Director); Al Yerke (Regional Ministries Coordinator) Phil Burkett (2018); Doug Connelly (2019); Phil Whetstone (2020)

5. Credentials Committee: Regional Office Support Staff6. Nominating Committee:

Jim Jordan (Vice-Chairman of the ROC), Chairman; Members to be appointed by the Regional Oversight Council

7. Pastoral Benefits Committee:Jim Keller (Regional Director); members to be appointed by Regional Oversight Council.

MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS1. Lay pastors appointed under the direction of the Regional Director:

Dale Bullock to Mizpah M.C., Cass City as Pastor Adam Crumpton to Allen Road MC, Taylor, as Interim Pastor

John D’Arcy to New Creation C.C., Caro as Pastor

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Shakil Khondoker to Warren CC as a Church PlanterDave Maxey as Church Planter in the Lansing areaPaul Melcher to Watertown M.C., as PastorJerry Wexelberg to New Hope MC, Lapeer as Interim Pastor

2. Approved the following recommendations from the Committee on Ordination & Licensing:Paul Dietzel recognition of previous ordination (Church of God) with conditions

3. New Lay Workers Licenses: Donovan Christian Jerry Woodall

APPROVALS

1. Approved the 2017-2018 Resource Center Employee Handbook.2. Approved the 2017 edition of the Michigan Region Handbook on Personnel, Policy and Procedure3. Approved the Minutes of the 2017 Regional Conference.4. Approved the setting of the amounts of the Flexible Spending Arrangements for Rev. Jim Keller, Dr.

Al Yerke, Kim Yerke and Janet McLavy for 2018.5. Approved the 2018 housing allowance amounts for Rev. Jim Keller and Dr. Al Yerke.6. Approved the hiring of Travis Kapcia by the Kalamazoo M.C.7. Approved the recognition of Heartland Hospice Co. as an approved ministry for Pastor Ron Boggia.8. Approved the filling of an unexpired term on the Brown City Camp Board by Dave Engle. 9. Approved a Coaching Contract with Dan Grider for $300.00 per month.10. Approved the tabling of further discussion of the plan of transition and succession process until the

September ROC meeting with the possibility of a task force being appointed to study the issue.11. Approved the authorization of Al Yerke to continue his work as Regional Ministries Coordinator with

a reduced schedule for the remainder of June. Further, to grant him a two month Medical/Sabbatical leave for July and August 2017 with full salary and benefits.

12. Approved the appointment of Jim Jordan as Vice-Chairman of the Regional Oversight Council.13. Approved the recognition of the Interim Associate ministry of Larry Van Slambrook at the Knox

Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan as an approved ministry.14. Approved dissolving the Blackrock Core Fund with Wells Fargo.15. Approved the appointment of Phil Whetstone to the Committee on Ordination and Licensing for a 3-

year term.16. Approved the renewal of all lay workers’ licenses pending requests from the local church. This

includes all workers under the Regional Director’s appointment.17. Approved the recognition of Evangel Ministries as an approved ministry for Joe Purdy.18. Approved the recognition of the Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center as an approved ministry for Peter

Elliott pending membership in a Missionary Church.19. Approved the recognition of the chaplaincy of Fox Run Retirement Village, Novi, as an approved

ministry for Dominic Francese.20. Approved the establishment of a standing Ministry Shares guideline of 1/3, 2/3, 3/3 over 3 years for

new churches and adopted fellowships.21. Approved the appointment of the following persons to the Special Regional Director Nominating

Committee: Pastors: Doug Connelly, Ann Harrington and Jim ThompsonAlternate: Matt MendenhallLaypersons: Nathan Fritz, Ryan King and Steve SeveranceAlternate: Lynn Adams

22. Approved the appointment of Doug Connelly as chairman of the Special Regional Director Nominating Committee.

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23. Approved the empowerment of Jim Keller and Al Yerke to donate up to $2,000.00 to Paul Melcher to assist in covering funeral and medical costs incurred during Lynn Melcher’s illness and death.

24. Approved the extension of the contract with Aaron Johnson for Regional Office IT services for the year 2018 with the same compensation ($100.00/month).

25. Approved the Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Ministry Partner contract and the authorization of a Regional Representative to sign the contract and provide them with the required contract items.

26. Approved Warren Community Church as the host church for the Regional Conference May 1, 2018.27. Approved increasing the mileage rate for boards and committees from .46/mile to .50/mile.28. Approved the appointment of a Regional Representative to the World Partners Advisory Team.29. Approved the appointment of Dale and Geri Rinke as Team Leaders for the Strengthening the Local

Church Team.30. Approved the appointment of a Regional Prayer Coordinator.31. Approved the appointment of the following persons to the Regional Nominating Committee for a two-

year term:Pastors: Dave Engle, Zach Salazar and Frank Taubitz (Alternate: Karl Williams)Laypersons: Dave Harrison, Dave Spencer and Josh Smeader (Alternate: Merlin Tiede)

32. Approved the empowerment of Harlan Gingrich, Jim Keller and Al Yerke to act on Christmas gifts and bonuses for staff members with Al Yerke not serving on the committee for Kim Yerke.

33. Approved the disbursal of funds for the following: Pastor Appreciation and Christmas gifts to Rev. Keller and Dr. Yerke and gifts for ordinations, various honoraria, bonuses and gifts.

RECOMMENDATIONSRecommended the 2018 Michigan Region budget to the 2018 Regional Conference for approval.

MISCELLANEOUS1. Received and discussed periodic reports from the Regional Director on Vision Implementation, Job

Description, Personal Ministry Schedule and Summary. 2. Received and discussed periodic reports from the Regional Ministries Coordinator on Pastoral

Transitions, Ministry Highlights and Personal Ministry Schedule and Summary.3. Received and discussed reports on various building projects throughout the Region.4. Received updates on the Westland property.5. Received reports on the office maintenance projects.6. Received reports on ministry share participation by local churches.7. Received and discussed reports on Mission District/Network developments.8. Received information and reports regarding the On Mission Training events in our Region.9. Receive reports on coaching and training opportunities including Learning Community and Generate.10. Received reports on the Regional Director Nomination and succession plans.11. Received and reviewed a Brown City Camp Financial Management Proposal.12. Ratified the report of the Nominating Committee for presentation to Regional Conference13. Gave attention to various needs and issues at certain Regional churches.14. Ratified the July 26, 2017 e-mail vote to approve the MMLI loan of $100,000 first unsecured loan to

Evident Church to help the church purchase the property with the Michigan Region serving as guarantor. In addition to approve the second secured loan of $412,500.00 to pay off the unsecured loan and to help fund the improvement costs with the Michigan Region serving as guarantor.

15. Affirmed having Jim Keller and Al Yerke approach the Rinkes to consider taking on the volunteer position of heading an initiative that would play the old role of the SLC Director and team leader.

16. Ratified the October 13, 2017 e-mail vote to approve an MMLI loan of $15,000.00 to the Allen Road Missionary Church with the Michigan Region serving as guarantor. Approximately $3,200.00 of this loan will be used to pay the balance of Ministry Shares due the Denomination and the Region.

17. Ratified the appointments of Robert Johnson, Elizabeth Salazar, Beto Magallon, Stan Gerig, Bill Hossler and Ken Smeader to the West District Steering Committee/Leadership team.

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18. Ratified the November 8, 2017 e-mail vote to support Jim Keller’s administrative decision to split 50/50 the John Fink bequest of $17,973.13 between Brown City Camp and the Mancelona Camp. The original document designated Brown city Camp and Camp Lakeview.

19. Ratified the November 30, 2017 Ministry Multiplication Team action to recognize the Western District of the Michigan Region effective July 1, 2018 contingent upon the updating of their original application for 2016. Finances are to begin at the 20% rate beginning July 1, 2018.

20. Ratified the November 18, 2017 action of the Living Water, Stanton, Governing Board to set Karl Yoder’s housing allowance at $200.00 per week effective immediately.

21. Received reports on the Calvary contract payments.22. Received a report on the Strengthening the Local Church Summit held December 7, 2017.23. Ratified the January 3, 2018 e-mail action to appoint Ken Smeader and Brian Reinhardt to the

Ministry Multiplication Team.24. Ratified the January 3, 2018 e-mail action to establish Daniel Vandock’s Fair Housing Allowance at

$18.000.00 dependent upon the level of his fund raising through pledges.25. Received a report that the gifting of the 37 acres of the Hubbardston property to the Wesleyan church

is complete.26. Received a report that the review of the Michigan Region/District historical statistical reports to the

Denomination is complete.27. Received a report of the Strengthening the Local Church Summit held on December 7.28. Received a report on the Royal Oak Church re-launch.29. Received a report of Janet McLavy’s work for Evergreen M.C. as temporary bookkeeper.30. Received reports of the on-going Matt Woodburn restoration process.31. Received information that an anonymous restoration was in process under the oversight of the

Regional Director and the Committee on Ordination and Licensing.32. Received report that the anonymous restoration process is complete.33. Received with thanksgiving a tithe from MMLI of $3,100.0034. Received a report on the VOX disassociation process.35. Debriefed the 2017 Regional Conference.36. Received with appreciation a gift of $10,000.00 from MMLI.37. Received reports on Mancelona and Brown City Camps.38. Resolved to hold the 2018 Michigan Regional Conference at Warren Community Church on May 1.39. Reviewed and affirmed plans for the 2018 Michigan Regional Conference.40. Received a report on the Michigan Regional Conference theme of “Surrender!”41. Received a report on the balance of the pension loan with MMLI.42. Reviewed study items related to the “Dynamic Passion” statement, Disciple-making Culture Profile,

Guidelines for Financing Disciple-making movements and Church Planting, Mission District development process, Guidelines for the Creation of an African American Pastor/Church Network, Values, Mission and Vision statements, Region/District historical statistical reports from MLC/GOC meetings, Regional Director Transition and Succession Plan (Implementing process) and the Keller ministry plan for the next year and a half (in process).

43. Reviewed and discussed succession ideas related to the completion of Jim Keller’s term as Regional Director which will occur on June 30, 2019.

44. Received and reviewed a letter proposing a possible change in the Regional Director position.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe Regional Oversight Council met three times in Executive Session regarding salaries, Pastor Appreciation and Christmas gifts for Jim and Brenda Keller and Al and Kim Yerke.

Respectfully submitted,Rev. Lawrence Van Slambrook, Secretary

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REPORT OF THE REGIONAL MINISTRIES COORDINATOR2017 – 2018

David prays in Psalm 139, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” (verses 23-24) 2017 proved to me a year of searching the heart, both figuratively and literally. I wound up in the hospital in May with supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Numerous tests and a heart catheterization followed. After the Regional Oversight Council graciously granted me a medical leave/sabbatical, I was able to return to the office full-time in September. The doctor is currently treating my heart condition with medication and I’m doing well enough to resume normal activities. The Lord also is “treating” my heart condition with his grace, peace and the support of God’s people. Thank you for the outpouring of love, concern, prayer intercession and words of encouragement. I am truly blessed.

It’s hard to believe, this coming June will mark twenty-four years of ministry for the Region. I continue to work in consultation with our Regional Director to handle the pastoral search process in Michigan. Our office partners with our various district/network leaders in the recruitment and assessment of pastoral candidates. Here is an update on transitions during the conference year:

Senior Pastor Changes Rev. Lance Witham – New Faith Chapel, Romulus Rev. Anthony Ferriell. – Crossroads, China Twp Senior Pastor Openings Allen Road, Taylor – Adam Crumpton, Interim Dayton Heights, Flint – to be determined Marquette – Paul Holcroft resigned (Dec. 2017) New Hope, Lapeer – Jerry Wexelberg, Interim Walled Lake – to be determined

Extended Interim Pastorates Paul Melcher - Watertown, Sandusky (2008) Pastor Elizabeth Salazar –IEM Yo Soy, Kalamazoo (2013)Associate Changes Travis Kapcia – Kalamazoo Dale Rinke – Orchards, Romeo Josh Sabo – Col. Wds., Pt. Huron (resigned 4/15/18) Glenn Snapp – Faith, Flint Jack Woodburn – Col. Wds., Pt. Huron (retirement)

Additional Regional/Denominational responsibilities include:

- Mancelona Camp Board (Regional liaison)- Ministry Multiplication Team (team member)- Strengthening the Local Church Team (team secretary)- Committee on Ordination and Licensing (committee chair - see report for activities)- Healing, Encouragement and Reconciliation Team (team member – see report)- Regional Oversight Council (advisory member)- Regional Representative in local churches for special occasions (e.g., ordinations)- Missionary Church Nominating Committee (chairman until June 2017)

It’s an honor to serve with Jim Keller, our Regional Director, and with various ministry teams. This past year I represented the Region twenty-five times in local churches, led a mid-week home Bible study, and taught periodically for Spring Arbor University and the Christian Ministries Institute.

Let’s continue to make disciples all to the glory of God!

Respectfully submitted,Alan Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator

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MINISTRY MULTIPLICATION TEAM2017 – 2018

The Ministry Multiplication Team (MMT) of the Michigan Region is dedicated to disciple-making and multiplication. The team consists of the following:

Jim Keller, Team LeaderReg CourlissChris Glantz (relocated to Indiana spring 2018)Josh Hossler (resigned spring 2017)Jim ThompsonAl Yerke, Advisory Member and Note Taker

The MMT met three times in the past year. Reviews of disciple-making movements, church planting projects and the funding connected to them were conducted at each meeting. In addition, the MMT gave oversight to and approval of budgets/funding for the Metro Detroit and Thumb Networks, along with authorizing appropriate expenditures for special projects and coaching for church planters.

Church planting works in various stages of development include:

Akron – Savior’s Grace, daughter church of Son’s Life Missionary Church, SebewaingAlanson – Life Lake Church (Daniel Vandock)Grand Rapids – Hispanic daughter church of Yo Soy, KalamazooNunica – Crockery Creek Church (Tyler Liu)Taylor – Hispanic church (Margareto Mandragon)

The Region also provides support and resources for missional communities and disciple-making movements, including: Adam Crumpton (Detroit), Chris Glantz (Metro Detroit), and Shakil Khondoker (Bangladesh outreach in Metro Detroit). Contacts have been made with several African-American pastors with the Region offering training, fellowship and encouragement.

Throughout 2017 and 2018, the MMT has sponsored several disciple-making training opportunities. Ignite I and II (Dan Grider and Josh Duncan) and Field USA (Anthony Ferriell) training events have been offered throughout the Region.

Thank you for your support of disciple-making and church multiplication.

Respectfully submitted,

Al Yerke, Note Taker

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METRO DETROIT NETWORK2017 – 2018

We continue to enjoy the change of giving direction to the Metro Detroit Network. 2017 proved to be an eventful year. We thank the Lord for His continual direction for our Network.

Currently, we are comprised of eight churches: Evident Church (Chesterfield); First Missionary Church (Clarkston); The Orchards Community Church (Romeo); New Faith Chapel (Romulus); Parkside Community Church (Sterling Heights); Allen Road Missionary Church (Taylor ); Warren Community Church; and Grace Missionary Church (Waterford).

We are continuing to assist in the development of other church or missional communities:

Adam Crumpton – Detroit Shakil Khondoker – Hamtramck Gabriel McCullum – Taylor Margarito Mondragon – Detroit

I am grateful for the steadfast support of our MDM Steering Committee which includes Greg Neumayer, Matt Mendenhall and, until recently, Josh Hossler. They meet on a regular basis and keep us focused on our mission. We have also continued to work on a regular basis with Dale and Geri Rinke who have proved to be an invaluable resource to our Network. Martin Roman has provided counsel and direction in the area of Hispanic ministries. For all these good folks, I thank the Lord.

Our Network of pastors meets quarterly. Normally we meet for an overnighter at a local motel. These meetings include prayer, recreation, fellowship, vision casing and training. We focus on both making disciples as well as strengthening our local churches. Our goal is to have healthy churches that are making disciples.

My personal ministry includes filling pulpits from time to time, supervising churches that are working through struggles, trying to encourage our pastors and personally discipling two Roman Catholic gentlemen. Also, I work at developing potential spiritual leaders. I am extremely grateful to God for the opportunity to serve Him at this season of my life.

Respectfully Submitted,

James K. Thompson, DirectorMetro Detroit Network

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METRO DETROIT NETWORK FINANCIAL REPORT2017

Previous Account Balance = $ 42,067.75

INCOME MARTIN ROMAN CHURCH PLANT

MI Region Ministry Shares Payment $ 10,793.62 INCOME

Calvary Church Sale Income $ 13,500.00 Support $ 21,000.00

Pastors Support $ 4,400.00 TOTAL INCOME = $ 21,000.00

Church Support $ -

Bank Reimbursement $ 20.00 EXPENSES

Miscellaneous Income $ 5,070.85 Monthly Stipend $ 16,479.37

TOTAL INCOME = $ 33,784.47 Federal Income Tax $ 2,000.00

State Income Tax $ 560.00

EXPENSES Other Expenses $ -

NETWORK LEADERSHIP TEAM TOTAL EXPENSES = $ 19,039.37

Network Director Stipend $ 8,903.50

Travel $ 3,298.15

Meals $ 3,211.66 PREVIOUS BALANCE = $ 4,687.34 Treasurer Stipend $ 400.00 NET ACTIVITY = $ 1,960.63 Treasurer Office Expenses $ 23.00 NEW BALANCE = $ 6,647.97 Miscellaneous Expense $ 949.31

NETWORK DEVELOPMENTRecruitment / Assessment Costs $ 23.97

Training $ 2,067.70

Promotional / Fellowship Events $ 1,934.53

Team Meeting Costs $ 215.56

Special Projects $ 10,735.47

NETWORK MULTIPLICATION ACCOUNT BALANCE

Training $ 948.93 Year Income = $ 54,784.47

Assessment Costs $ 500.00 Year Expenses = $ 72,251.15

Church Planter Support $ 20,000.00 NET FOR MONTH = $ (17,466.68)

Previous Balance = $ 42,067.75

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TOTAL EXPENSES = $ 53,211.78 ACCOUNT BALANCE = $ 24,601.07

Submitted By: Gerald Gaughan - MDN Treasurer Date: January 1, 2018

THUMB NETWORK2017 – 2018

The Thumb Missional Network consists of ten churches in Michigan’s Thumb: New Life Missionary (Bay City); New Creation Community (Caro); Son’s Life Missionary (Sebewaing); Cass City Missionary (Cass City); Mizpah Missionary (Cass City); Elkton Missionary (Elkton); Lamotte Missionary (Marlette); Open Door Missionary (Sandusky); Watertown Missionary (Sandusky); and Fellowship Bible Church (Brown City).

The Steering Committee consists of: Reggie Courliss (Director); Brian Reinhardt (MMT Coordinator) and Dave Engle (SLC Coordinator/financial liaison to the Region). We are currently looking for a Financial Secretary. Thumb finances are handled by the Region at this time.

Pastors meet periodically for fellowship; sharing ministry needs; discussion and strategizing ministry outreach; and prayer.

The Thumb Missional Network has been busy on many fronts since its conception. The following is a snapshot of what we’ve been doing in no particular order:

Sponsored and sent a team to the Houston, TX area to help an area pastor repair his home. We are following up with him to assist others still recovering from the floods.

Held a community concert at Brown City Camp, hosting a number of musical groups. Hosted a “Marriage on Mission” seminar featuring Tom and Sandi Blaylock at Brown

City Camp. Encouraged a “Pulpit Exchange” offering the Network Pastors an opportunity to speak at a

sister church. Came alongside a pastor and church that was struggling by providing pulpit fills; leading

meetings and allowing the pastor to take a sabbatical. We continue to work with and encourage that local church.

Beginning different missional communities through prayer walks, small groups, etc. in Peck, Akron, Unionville, Bay Port, and Port Sanilac.

Had the privilege to minister to a brother Thumb Network Pastor during a very difficult time.

Held a dinner gathering of all network churches and their leadership with nearly 100 in attendance.

Offered the assistance of Dale and Geri Renke, as Regional Representatives of the Strengthening the Local Church Team to all our Thumb Network churches.

Respectfully Submitted;

Reginald P. CourlissThumb Network Director

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REPORT OF THE STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL CHURCH TEAM2017 – 2018

The Strengthening the Local Church Team (SLCT) now consists of the district/network directors who give oversight to the health and needs of the churches in their networks. A summit was held December 7, 2017 with special guests Dan Riemenschneider (The Missionary Church) and Missionary Church ministers Dale and Geri Rinki (Crossbridge Church Consulting).

For the last several years, the main priorities of the SLCT have been:

1. Disciple-making training (e.g., On Mission, Generate/Ignite, Learning Communities, etc).2. Coaching/clusters for pastors.3. HEART (Healing, Encouragement and Reconciliation Team) ministry to churches and/or

pastors in crisis.

Out of the summit came a four-step strategy to help strengthen local churches:

1. Network/District leaders identify the status of their churches in order to focus on those wanting transformation.

2. Local church leaders perform an evaluation to determine the spiritual health of the congregation in key areas based on God’s Word and Transformational Church Principles

3. Based on the evaluation, two to three areas of focus will be identified and a transformation group of people will develop an action plan for change.

4. Various tools (resources, assessments, training, etc.) will be utilized to assist the local church with its action plan.

A follow up meeting was held February 8 to receive a progress report on the implementation of the strategy. Dale and Geri Rinke were appointed as SLCT facilitators. Four Thumb Network churches are currently field testing the principles and strategy of Strengthening the Local Church under the guidance of the Rinkes.

SLCT is committed to helping every church in the Region fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) through a disciple-making culture that honors the Lord, reaches the lost, strengthens the family and equips believers for ministry.

Respectfully submitted,

Alan Yerke, SecretaryStrengthen the Local Church Team

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REPORT OF THE HEALING, ENCOURAGEMENT AND RECONCILIATION TEAM2017 – 2018

The Region’s Healing, Encouragement and Reconciliation Team (HEART) was established to provide the local church with consultation and counsel, to offer pastoral care for ministers and/or their families facing difficult situations, and to assist pastors and/or churches in resolving conflict. HEART serves in conjunction with and under the authority of the Regional Director and the Regional Oversight Council. All matters are handled in a confidential manner.

Current team members are:

Rev. Jim Keller, Regional DirectorRev. Reg CourlissRev. Doug ConnellyRev. Jeff HosslerRev. Jim JordanRev. Tom KnightRev. Steve StumpRev. Jack WoodburnDr. Al Yerke, Advisory Member and Team Secretary

During 2017 – 2018, HEART provided services to several pastors and local churches. Often a task force of 2-3 team members was assigned by the Regional Director to address a given situation. District/network leaders frequently joined the team when one of their pastors or churches was involved. At times, the matters were quickly resolved. On other occasions, extensive work and numerous meetings were required.

Your HEART members seek the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of all pastors and their families in the Region. We also desire that every church will make disciples of Jesus in a healthy environment of mutual respect, genuine care and godly kindness.

Please contact the Regional Office if HEART can provide assistance.

Respectfully Submitted,

Al Yerke, SecretaryHEART

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PASTORAL BENEFITS COMMITTEE REPORT2017 - 2018 GUIDELINES FOR PASTORAL SALARY AND BENEFITS

Adopted 1994 (updated November 2011)

These guidelines are intended for the use of the Missionary churches of the Michigan Region, in the evaluation of their pastoral compensation and in the preparation of annual budgets. When adopted by Conference, these guidelines become our recommended standard for the year and until modified. The Regional Director shall use them as a reminder to church boards at the appropriate time each year.

Scriptural FoundationWho serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk? When the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they ought to do so in the hope of sharing in the harvest. If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you? The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:7, 10-11, 14

The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain," and "The worker deserves his wages.” I Timothy 5:17-18

Full Time Compensation1. Definition of “Full-Time”

It is understood that most full-time pastors will invest 50-60 hours a week in ministry.Note: For the purpose of worker’s compensation and disability insurance an employee must be employed a minimum of 30 hours a week.

2. Minimal Full Time Compensation PackageA full-time pastor should receive an appropriate cash salary, a housing allowance and/or use of a parsonage, health insurance, long-term disability insurance, and retirement fund (e.g., 403B). Otherwise, the pastor should be free to supplement his income with outside employment.

3. Establishing the Pastor's Compensation PackageA. Responsibility Factor - Consider the size of the congregation and the ministries it

provides.B. Training and Experience Factor - Consider education, ordination and years in active

ministry.C. Cost of Living Factor - Consider annual adjustments to reflect cost of living changes.D. Non-Statistical Growth Factor - Consider the pastor's contribution (his leadership,

planning, communication, spiritual guidance, etc.) to the spiritual growth of the members.E. Whether the pastor's wife works or not should not be a factor in establishing the pastor's

salary.F. Consultation with a resource such as Church Law and Tax Report’s Annual Compensation

Handbook for Church Staff (www.churchlawtoday.com) or online at the U.S. Department of Labor Compensation Statistics (www.bls.gov).

4. Pastor's Salary and Benefits

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Estimate the median salary and benefits of a similar professional person working in your community as the base from which the following considerations are then made:A. Cash Salary.B. Housing - parsonage and utilities or an adequate housing allowance.C. Telephone - the church should provide for telephone service in the parsonage, except

for the pastor's personal long-distance calls.D. Health insurance - for the family. In certain cases, health insurance premiums paid by

the church are taxable income to the pastor.  Please consult with an insurance agent and/or a certified public accountant.

E. Long-term Disability Insurance.F. Retirement Fund (e.g. 403b, 401k). It is recommended that each pastor begin a 403b

tax sheltered annuity (e.g., Guidestone) or some like tax-sheltered savings program early in their career. Contributions made on a “deferred compensation” basis are free of taxes until withdrawn, are portable, simple and can be started with $50 or $100 per month.” The plan can be employee and/or employer funded.

G. Social Security - at least one-half of self-employment tax on the pastor’s salary and on his housing allowance or the parsonage fair rental value.

H. Paid Vacation - for all full-time ministers: (Cumulative Pastoral Career Experience)0-5 years experience = 2 weeks,6-12 years experience = 3 weeks,13-20 years experience = 4 weeksOver 20 years of experience = 5 weeks

NOTE: The pastor and church board should establish a vacation time policy. (e.g., when vacation should be used, how many weeks in a row are allowable, whether unused vacation time is cumulative for future years, etc.)

I. Sabbatical Rest. To honor long-term service to a local congregation, the church is encouraged to consider offering their pastor a 30 to 90-day sabbatical rest after every 10 years of service. This shall not be considered vacation time, nor shall it be considered time to seek out or candidate for another position.

J. Any additional funds received from the church such as Christmas gifts and additional cash for FICA are cash salary and should be included in the wages section of a W-2.

5. Business Expense and Health Reimbursement Plans A. Continuing Education - the church should cover expenses for the pastor to attend at

least one seminar a year, besides the Regional and General Conferences.B. Entertainment Account - to cover ministry expenses, related meals, and hospitality.C. Mileage - provide for mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate, or some other adequate

car allowance. A mileage log of church related travel should be submitted on a monthly basis.

D. Health costs reimbursement. These can be employee funded through a cafeteria or a flexible spending arrangement, or employer funded by creating reimbursement funds for co-pays and deductibles in the health insurance plan. Both plans are non-taxable, if a fully accountable program is used and payment is given only when a receipt is submitted - usually on a monthly basis.

6. MiscellaneousA. It is recommended that the church encourage its pastor to take a day off each week.

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B. It is recommended that the church send its pastor and treasurer to a church tax seminar.

C. Salary and benefits packages for all paid church staff should be structured so as to take maximum advantage of the tax laws and to avoid unnecessary tax liability.

D. Churches should include pastoral counseling liability and sexual misconduct liability in their insurance coverage. An amount larger than the amount included in the basic policy is recommended.

E. Churches should purchase workers' compensation insurance.F. Churches are encouraged to participate in the annual Pastor Appreciation Day.G. Churches are urged to cover the expenses for the pastor to attend the annual Regional

ministers’ retreat, pastor and spouse retreat, Regional and General Conferences. (Not to be considered a part of vacation, continued education, or seminar allowance.)H. Churches are to encourage their pastor to attend a Regional camp and not consider it

as vacation.I. According to the IRS pastors are unique and must be considered employees for

income tax purposes and as self-employed for Social Security / Medicare. Withholding is not required from salary payments, but earnings must be reported on a W-2, not a 1099 miscellaneous form. No housing allowance or provided housing value should be included in the wage section of the W-2. Housing is subject only to self-employment tax.

7. Other Benefits a Church May Wish to ConsiderA. Library Allowance - the church may wish to make provision for a Pastoral Library

Allowance to cover the purchase of books and periodicals, which he deems helpful for an effective ministry.

B. Equity Allowance - if a parsonage is provided, the church might consider giving the pastor a monthly equity allowance to compensate for the equity he would build up if he were to own his own home.

C. Additional Life Insurance. The church can purchase up to $50,000 in term Life without it being taxable to the pastor.

CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INSTITUTE REPORT2017-2018 Academic Year

Christian Ministries Institute (CMI) is the educational ministry of the Michigan Region, equipping laypeople, aspiring pastors, and established pastors to preach, teach, and disciple those under their spiritual care. This past year we offered four classes – two of them were 100-level classes and two were 200-level classes. Dr. Alan Yerke offered Church History last fall and Pastor Phil Whetstone taught a preaching class in the winter term. Both of those classes were part of the “basic eight” classes needed to meet the educational requirement for licensing in the Missionary Church. This spring, Pastor Doug Connelly taught a class on the Doctrine of the Bible and Dr. Yerke offered a class on Pastoral Care. These were ordination level classes but open to any CMI student.

CMI will probably undergo some changes over the next year or so. We may become more of a training ministry for disciple-making. Discussions are ongoing. I have enjoyed being the president of CMI the past several years, but have informed the CMI Board that I will be stepping out of that position at our spring Board meeting. Whatever form CMI may take in the future, we are committed to equipping, educating, and challenging men and women to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and in their abilities to engage men and women with the Gospel.

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Respectfully Submitted,

Douglas Connelly, PresidentREPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINATION AND LICENSING

2017 – 2018

The Michigan Region’s Committee on Ordination and Licensing serves on behalf of the Conference and the Regional Oversight Council in the matters of credentialing, ministerial licenses and ordinations. Committee members are:

Rev. Jim Keller, Regional Director (ex-officio)Rev. Phil Burkett Rev. Doug Connelly, SecretaryRev. Phil WhetstoneDr. Al Yerke, Regional Ministries Coordinator, Chair

The committee interviewed various candidates and made recommendations to the Regional Oversight Council. After processing several candidates in early 2017 (see last year’s report), the committee dealt with the following matters in 2017 - 2018:

- Recommended that the previous ordination of Rev. Paul (Jessica) Dietzel, Faith Family, Corunna with the Church of God be recognized in the Missionary Church.

- Recommended the reinstatement of the Missionary Church ordination of E. Joe Purdy, Director of Finances and Development, Evangel Church, Detroit.

- Recommended that the credentials of a Michigan Regional pastor be suspended for two years due to a moral failure.

A behavioral assessment was conducted with a Pastoral Leadership Institute student who is a licensing candidate. In addition, several theological interviews were held throughout the past twelve months with prospective ministers seeking service in the Missionary Church. Finally, the process for reinstating the ordination of a former Missionary Church minister was suspended due to unresolved issues with his ex-congregation.

We remind you that The Missionary Church Constitution offers the following guideline when churches add pastoral staff: “Full or part-time ministry staff may be hired provided the person has been approved as a minister in the Missionary Church or has been approved by the regional or district board for the ministry position.” (Article XVII. D. 2.) This Committee serves as a liaison for the Region and the local church when there are pastoral staff changes/additions. Please contact us as soon as possible whenever your church is considering new staff. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Respectfully submitted,

Alan G. Yerke, Chair

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HAPPY TIME CAMP DIRECTOR REPORT2017

Happy Time was again a great experience this year at Brown City camp. This was the third year that I served as director and it will be my last year as the director. In 2018, new leadership will take over the direction of Happy Time Camp.

Registration was down again this year as compared to previous years. We had right around 100 kids registered. One of the reasons that registration was down again this year is that we had almost no lot kids registered. My first experience at HTC in 2014 we had almost 30 lot campers registered compared to this year when we had 6. The past and future leadership of the camp have been discussing solutions as to how they can continue to keep registration higher.

In 2017 we again asked Paul and Jessica Dietzel to be our camp evangelists. They did a wonderful job at presenting the gospel to the children at camp and providing fun activities for the campers like face painting and inflatables during free times. Paul and Jessica had some previous commitments that they were not able to be at camp one of the evenings. We asked Brian Reinhardt to fill in for the evening. He also did a great job at presenting the gospel to campers and challenged them all that even at their age it is not just about saying a prayer to accept Christ, but it is about giving everything that you have, to live your entire life for Jesus. There was a great response from the campers, as they discussed with their counselors afterwards, what it meant to give up everything for Jesus. We made some more changes to the schedule this year at HTC to keep “camp new” for some of the students that have been coming for the last four or five years. Some of the changes were very well received and some of the changes…well we will look to see about maybe tweaking them again next year.

Being the director of HTC for the last three years has been a lot of work, but it has also been very rewarding to work with your kids and help to provide an amazing camping experience during the summer. I will miss seeing and building relationships with the children, but I am also glad to hand off the job responsibilities to a new leadership team. Thank you again to Al and the Region for considering me for this position and allowing me to serve. A tremendous “thank you” goes to the Regional Office staff that helps so much with all of the organizational parts of camp. Thank you to the staff at Brown City Camp and to so many volunteers who serve behind the scenes as well as auxiliary and kitchen workers and of course the counselors who serve for the entire week of camp. Most people have no idea who you are but because you helped make camp happen you have eternally changed the direction of some of these children’s lives.

Respectfully submitted,

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Justin Kuhl, DirectorHappy Time Camp

Happy Time CampIncome & Expense

StatementDecember 31, 2017

Beginning Balance 01-01-17 (3,143.78)

Income

HTC - Registrations 15,355.00 HTC - Snack Shack 0.00 HTC - Misc. 0.00 Total Income 15,355.00

Total Income & Beg. Balance 12,211.22

Disbursements

Director / Training 500.00 Honorariums 5,875.00 Crafts 0.00 Food - Cafeteria 6,077.00 Camper Insurance 157.50 Misc. 1,050.05 Total Disbursements 13,659.55

Ending Balance 12-31-17 (1,448.33)

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MANCELONA CAMP BOARD REPORT2017

Mancelona Camp ran from July 16 – 22, 2017. The theme for the week was LISTEN UP! Deuteronomy 6: 4-5 declares, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

Our Camp Evangelist this year was David Gallimore. David came to us all the way from Eatonton, Georgia, bringing with him an enthusiasm for preaching God’s word. David was able to speak to all generations, encouraging us to listen to what God is telling us. After a week of being fed by the Holy Spirit, we all have a better understanding of what it means to LISTEN UP! I praise God that David was open to the Holy Spirit, and able to share the message with us. While David was ministering to the adults Chelsea Henion shared with the youth. Chelsea is a youth pastor at Colonial Woods Missionary Church, and came to us with a desire to reach our teens. While energetically sharing with our youth, Chelsea was reminding them also to LISTEN UP!

Worship for the evening and youth services, was led by Jesse and Jessica Maurer from Indiana. They did a wonderful job handling music for both groups. I thank God for their willingness to share with us. Their desire and ability to lead in worship were apparent and greatly appreciated. Our Children’s Ministry was being led by Becki King. Becki comes from Lighthouse Missionary Church in East Jordan. Becki and her team did an amazing job with our kids. They kept them busy and taught them the Word of God in many fun ways. May God bless her as she continues leading our children.

I want to thank the Mancelona Camp Board, and all who worked in various ministries to make the 2017 camp a wonderful success. We could not, however, have made this work on our own. Thank You, Father. Deuteronomy 6 goes on to say, (vs.6-9) “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” (vs 4), “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” LISTEN UP!

Respectfully submitted,

Justin Milam, ChairmanMancelona Camp Board

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MANCELONA CAMPIncome & Expense Statement

December 31, 2017

Beginning Balance 01-01-17 (10,742.76) Income Camp Offerings 5,533.40 General Offerings 4,989.70 Special Offering 6,904.22 Lot Lease 5,385.00 Goody Shack 1,070.07 Youth 12,560.86 Missions Offering 0.00 Royalties 748.44 5K Run 200.00 Miscellaneous 9,736.62 Total Income 47,128.31 Total Income & Beg. Balance 36,385.55

Disbursements Advertising 0.00 Electricity 2,497.67 Equipment Fuel 171.50 Phone / Internet 1,633.42 Refuse 360.00 Property Insurance 4,344.00 Equipment Maintenance 907.55 Building Maintenance 1,610.84 Grounds Maintenance 2,505.77 Goody Shack & Kitchen 466.47 Honorarium / Lodging / Meals 7,867.00 Miscellaneous 603.98 Youth (Include Cafeteria) 9,817.51 Children's Program 0.00 Property Loan Payment 2,880.00 General Supplies 388.20 5K Run 417.16 Total Disbursements 36,471.07 Ending Balance 12-31-17 (85.52)

AssetsCurrent Operating Assets (85.52)Fixed Assets Mancelona Camp Property 264,822.00 Total Fixed Assets 264,822.00 Total Assets 264,736.48 Liabilities MMLI Loan Balance 6,049.21 Total Liabilities 6,049.21 Net Worth 01-01-17 245,448.28 Change in Net Worth 13,238.99 Total Net Worth 12-31-17 258,687.27

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Total Liabilities & Net Worth 264,736.48

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BROWN CITY CAMP BOARD REPORT2017

8700 Wilcox Rd. Brown City, MI 48416 ~ 810-346-2480 ~ www.browncitycamp.org

Board members:Rev. Brent Kriesch – Chairman Mr. Walt McLavy – Vice chairman Mrs. Susie Gardner – Financial Secretary Mr. Kurt Tuckey – Board SecretaryRev. Jim Keller – Regional DirectorRev. Bruce Ake, Mrs. Marcy Wagley, Rev. Rick Ferguson, Mr. John French, Mr. Boyd King, Rev. Paul Schultz (Rev. Dave Engle, appointment of vacancy), Rev. Willard Williams - Emeritus

Directors:Rev. Tom Knight – Camp Director, Ken Bricker – Maintenance Manager, Marcy Wagley – Children, Donna Recor – Youth, Rev. Rick Ferguson – Young Adults 2017 Camp Workers:

Adult Evangelists & Seminars Steve DeNeff, Bryce Fox, Steve JonesWorship Leaders Bruce & Sherry AkeYoung Adult Speakers Josh Hossler, Jeff HosslerSenior High Youth Evangelist Chris CoxJunior High Youth Evangelist Jordan PearsonChildren – Junior Paul & Jessica Dietzel Primary Jay McCullochChildren – Preschool Teresa Kellerman 2–3 year-olds Heather Marshall

The Camp Board met nine times from September 2016 through August 2017. Brown City Camp was saddened by the loss of former Board Chairman Willard Williams. Willard devoted many years to the camp serving on the board, filling the chairman position and even working as an assistant to the caretaker. In 2015 the Camp Board gave Willard the position of Emeritus board member, because of his continued involvement in vision and the future of the camp. For the first time ever in February 2018 the Board met to discuss the vision/mission/future of Brown City Camp.

Major changes you may not have noticed in 2017: The Eastman Tabernacle and Cafeteria have new steel roofs. This is the first time ever that the entire roof of the

“Big” tabernacle was replaced all at once. These new roofs should last 40 years, an investment that should last past 2057.

The Hoop Barn in the recreation area was added for the Young Adults. They had record numbers in 2017. The Nurse’s Station on Tabernacle Drive was sold. A first aid station is being constructed in the old Snack Shack

building behind the Youth Office for youth only. For 2018 a new bell tower is planned for south of the tabernacle to keep the bell off the new steel roof and to

position it more centrally. We are excited to report that almost 200 people watched services online from several states and countries.

For 2018 there is a price change to $150 per permanent and rental lots. The Camp Board had many conversations about the cost of lots and other fees charged in all areas of the camp.  One of the primary purposes of the fees conversation is to try and streamline our payment and registration processes for everyone.  The Camp Board’s ultimate goal in this whole process is to make it possible for all registrations and payments to be made in one location. We were excited to see that in 2017 record numbers pre-registered online resulting in saved time entering the grounds. Remember all people staying on the campgrounds must register before they are allowed to enter the grounds.Brown City Camp 2017 stats:

862 - 100 Club members 2400 - registered overnight campers552 - Children registered (2yr – 6th grade) 370 - Youth registered

Thanks to all who volunteer their time, talents, and resources to make Brown City Camp the ministry for Christ that it is. Without countless volunteers camp couldn’t happen.

As always thanks so much for giving us, the Brown City Camp Board, the opportunity to serve this ministry.

Respectfully submitted,Kurt Tuckey - Brown City Camp Board Secretary

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BROWN CITY CAMP INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORT

BCC BCC YouthBCC

Property BCCOperating FD Project Development MMLI Fund

Beg. Balance - B.C. Camp 01-01-17 148,630.95 5,664.57 138,264.70 54,491.75

Income

B.C. Camp - Offerings B.C. Camp - 100 Club 24,075.00 General Offerings 119,695.32 Missions Offerings 0.00 Children Offerings 3,827.97 Youth Camp Offerings 1,346.65 Youth Adults Offering 0.00 Special Offering BCC 0.00 B.C. Camp - Rental Revenue Lot Lease 70,948.73 Campground Rental 5,457.05 Air Condition Permit 6,273.00 RV Storage 3,350.00 Golf Cart Registrations 1,270.00 B.C. Camp Maintenace Revenue General Maintenance 0.00 Materials 0.00 Bottle Gas 3,697.00 B.C. Camp - Operational Revenue Cafeteria 21,794.11 Snack Shack 11,128.65 Camp Store 11,522.34 B.C. Camp - General Revenue Youth Registrations 21,791.60 Memorials 10,561.57 5K Run 2,201.01

New Property Development 0.00 Sale of Assets 30,432.00 Interest Income 1,626.00 84.00 2,765.00 1,095.29 Miscellaneous 1,113.48

Total Income 352,111.48 84.00 2,765.00 1,095.29

Total Income & Beg. Balances 500,742.43 5,748.57 141,029.70 55,587.04

BCC BCC YouthBCC

Property BCCOperating FD Project Development MMLI Fund

DisbursementsPersonnel Director Salary 24,461.62 Caretaker Salary 47,903.79 BCC Employees - FICA 5,535.94 Speaker Honorariums 19,263.04 Worker Honorariums 11,894.31 Workers Comp. 1,616.52 Administrative Board Expense 1,143.02 Office Expense 6,025.74 Postage 1,258.05 Technology / Phone / WIFI 1,658.66

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Printing & Advertising 3,122.00 Buildings & Property General Maintenance 25,002.78 Equipment Maintenance 9,399.73 Dorm Maintenance 510.45 Capital Improvements 62,194.53 Gasoline 2,212.63 Bottle Gas 6,309.59 Utilities - Electric 27,603.43 New Equipment 18,351.38 Golf Carts Purchased 0.00 Refuse 2,129.00 Property Insurance 19,617.00 Drain Taxes 519.76 Audio / Visual / Equipment 6,278.41 Operating Supplies Cafeteria 36,282.11 Snack Shack 10,158.68 Camp Store 8,923.35 Camp Ministries Children's Ministries 1,062.56 Youth Expense 13,087.82 Children & Youth Offerings to Missions 3,731.76 World Missions 0.00 Young Adults 8,383.86 General Expense 5K Run 2,011.30 Memorials 0.00 Miscellaneous 1,201.62 Total Disbursements 388,854.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 Transfer of Funds 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ending Balance BCC 12-31-17 111,887.99 5,748.57 141,029.70 55,587.04

Grand Total BCC Balance 12-31-17 314,253.30

BCCBalance

SheetDecember 31, 2017

Assets

Current Assets Brown City Camp Operations 111,887.99 BCC Youth Project 5,748.57 BCC Property Development 141,029.70 BCC MMLI Fund 55,587.04 Total Current Assets 314,253.30 Fixed Assets Brown City Camp Property 1,818,288.50 Total Fixed Assets 1,818,288.50 Other Assets None 0.00

Total Assets2,132,541.8

0 Liabilities

Long Term Liabilities 0.00 Total Liabilities 0.00

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Net Worth 01-01-17 2,165,340.47 Change in Net Worth (32,798.67)

Total Net Worth 12-31-17 2,132,541.80

Total Liabilities & Net Worth2,132,541.8

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MICHIGAN REGION REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2018

This election cycle our committee was only responsible to nominate people to serve on open positions for the two camps; Brown City Camp and Mancelona Camp. We heard from the two camp board chairmen about their suggestions of people to nominate. We discussed among ourselves about the possibility of making further nominations. At the end of our deliberations, we would like to present the following slate of nominees for the various positions on the boards of the two camps. Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments (MML&I) provides nominees for their board of directors.

Nominating Committee Members:Jim Jordan – Chairman Dave EngleZach Salazar Josh SmeaderKarl Williams

Nominations for Mancelona Camp Board: (3-year terms)

Laypersons – (Elect 2)      ____Dallas Dowling ____Garret Gazlay

Nominations for Brown City Camp Board: (3-year terms)

Pastors (Elect 2) Laypersons (Elect 2) ____Rev. Bruce Ake ____Walt McLavy ____Rev. Rick Ferguson ____Kurt Tuckey ____Rev. Greg Neumayer

Nominations for MML&I Board: (3-year terms)

Pastors (Elect 2)Laypersons (Elect 2)

___ Rev. Bill Hossler __ _ Gordon Gingrich ____Pastor Dale Rinke ____Matt Ross

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHESAke, Bruce – Associate Pastor, Colonial Woods Missionary Church (Port Huron)Dowling, Dallas – Layperson, White Cloud, MIFerguson, Rick – Pastor, Bethel Missionary Church (Yale)Gazlay, Garret – Layperson, Marquette Missionary Church (Marquette)Gingrich, Gordon – Layperson, Davison Missionary Church (Davison)Hossler, Bill – Pastor, Evergreen Missionary Church (Lowell)McLavy, Walt – Layperson, Faith Missionary Church (Flint)Neumayer, Greg – Pastor, Parkside Community Church (Sterling Heights)Rinke, Dale – Associate Pastor, Orchards Community Church (Romeo)Ross, Matt – Layperson, Cass City Missionary Church (Cass City)Tuckey, Kurt – Layperson, Cass City Missionary Church (Cass City)

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Respectfully submitted,

Rev. Jim L. Jordan, ChairmanREPORT FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Our current Regional Director, Jim Keller, will complete his fifth term of office in June of 2019. Jim has served our District/Region faithfully for twenty years and his leadership and vision will be missed. The Regional Oversight Council has appointed a nominating committee to search for a new Regional Director who will lead our churches and Region into the next phase of ministry and outreach.

The committee is composed of eight members: three Regional Pastors, three Regional Lay Leaders, and two Alternate members. We began our work by calling on the Region to pray about this important decision and to recommend names of those who might be considered for this position. We received nine names as possible candidates. The committee selected five names to contact first. We asked that they submit a resume and answer an initial questionnaire if they were interested in at least beginning the vetting process. This is where we are at present.

Our desire is to have one candidate to recommend to the Regional Oversight Council and the Regional Conference at a special Conference to be called in early 2019. If that candidate is elected, we will receive and install him at our regular Conference in May of 2019 and he will begin his work in June.

There are several things each pastor and leader in our Region can do as we move through this process.

First, continue to pray as we seek God’s wisdom and direction. You can also continue to give us names of qualified people to consider for this position.

We have started the process with those already recommended, but we are still open to other possibilities.

If you are contacted as a reference for a candidate, please give an honest and candid evaluation of that person’s abilities and leadership skills. We need the truth spoken in love as we consider each candidate’s abilities.

Please do not ask for the names of candidates at this point. We are trying to protect each candidate by keeping names confidential. We don’t want to upset a church or family unnecessarily. The committee has committed themselves to confidentiality, so please do not pressure them in any way.

Just to make sure no one misses it – continue to ask God for his wisdom and direction. In the end, we want God’s man in this office and leading our Region, not necessarily the person we think outwardly fits the job description.

We will update the Region on the process at our Conference in May. Please feel free to talk to any of the committee members about any questions, concerns, or suggestions you have.

Douglas Connelly, ChairmanRev. James Thompson, Rev. Ann Harrington, Ryan King, Nathan Fritz, Steve Severance

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Alternates: Rev. Matt Mendenhall and Lynn Adams

MICHIGAN MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC.1091 Creekwood Trail

Burton, Michigan 48509Don Faupel, President Gordon Gingrich, SecretaryRyan King, Vice President Al Hobson, Treasurer

Jan Bartholomew, Administrator______________________________________________________________________________

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT – YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017

There are not any administrative changes to report from last year. MML&I continues to be managed by its executive committee on a volunteer basis. This group met on a quarterly basis during the past year. I am extremely grateful to the members of this committee that consists of Ryan King, Al Hobson, Gordon Gingrich, Dale Rinke and Jonathan Boyer. Jan Bartholomew carried out the administrative duties of MML&I with her usual excellence.

There was moderate new loan activity during 2017. New loans extended or approved to churches during 2017 amounted to $515,000. There were two loans paid off in 2017. All loans were current at the end of the year.

MML&I was able to maintain its interest rates for all of 2017 and the first six months of 2018. The current loan rate is 4% with the deposit rate at 2%. These rates are extremely competitive for the borrower while providing a rate to the depositor that is above CD rates of less than five years.

The total investment of our depositor's decreased by about 6% in 2017. At year end of the year our depositors had 5.977 million invested with MML&I compared to 6.316 million at the end of 2016. This strong depositor base is what gives MML&I the ability to loan money to the churches in the Region. The excess of depositor money over the amount loaned is invested in a diversified portfolio including a mixture of mutual funds (fixed income), corporate bonds, government bonds, municipal bonds, and CDs.

Net operating earnings were up in 2017 compared to 2016. This is attributable to the higher average balance of loans outstanding during the year resulting in about an increase of $16,000 in loan interest income. Operating expenses of $74,000 are very comparable to the $76,000 incurred in 2016. We were able to maintain our tithe to the Michigan Region as well as to approve another installment on our commitment to the Michigan Region for the intended purpose of assisting in restoring the denominational Minister's Retirement Fund to its fully funded status.

MML&I has a capital position of about $2.296 million as of the end of 2017. The capital position is about 27% of the total asset base. This solid capital position serves two important functions. It protects our depositors as well as gives MML&I the capacity to handle large loan requests with sufficient safety margin.

2018 should prove to be a busy year. With the current political climate and uncertain economy it is difficult to predict interest rates. If there is a change it will not be effective until July 1. There are some loan prospects that may come to fruition in 2018. The board continues to trust God and thank Him for the ways that MML&I can continue to carry on its ministry of helping to meet the financial needs of the Missionary Churches in Michigan.

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Respectfully Submitted,

Donald C. Faupel, PresidentMichigan Missionary Loans & Investments, Inc.

MICHIGAN MISSIONARY LOANS AND INVESTMENTS, INC.REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

This report is for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017.

The Board of Directors of Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. met on May 23, 2017.

RESOLVED: That we give $3,100.00 to the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church. This amount represents a tithe of our 2016 operating earnings. It was also approved to donate $25,000.00 from our operating income to the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church to be used at their discretion.

The Board voted to continue the interest rate paid to depositors at 2% and the loan rate to churches borrowing money at 4%.

The Board was organized as follows:

President: Don FaupelVice President: Ryan KingTreasurer: Al HobsonSecretary: Gordon GingrichExecutive Committee: The officers plus Dale RinkePastoral Adviser to the Executive Committee: Jonathan Boyer

Other Board Members include: Aaron Caya, Jack D’Arcy, Bill Hossler, Matt Ross, Derek Tunison, and Karl Yoder.

This past year we approved new loans to the following churches: The Evident Church and the Allen Road Missionary Church.

Respectfully Submitted,

Gordon H. Gingrich, Secretary

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LEWIS & KNOPF, CPAs, PCFebruary 12, 2018

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the Board of Directors ofMichigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. (a Michigan not-for-profit corporation established by the Michigan District Conference of the Missionary Church) which comprise the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the f1J1ancial statements.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as wet! as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Michigan Missionary Loans and Investments, Inc. as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Lewis & Knopf P.C.LEWIS & KNOPF, P.C.CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

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MICHIGAN MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INCSTATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2017

Changes in Unrestricted Net Assets 2016 2017Revenues

Investment Interest and Dividends $ 154,960 $ 151,515 Loan Interest Income 71,170 86,785 Other Income - - Total Revenues $ 226,130 $ 238,300

Expenses and LossesContract Services $ 2,750.00 $ 3,250.00 Office Wages and Payroll Taxes $ 22,138 $ 22,951 Supplies and Other 49,946 47,963 Interest on Deposits 118,669 119,072 Net Realized (Gain) Losses on Investments 1,165 5,390

Total Expenses and Losses $ 194,668 $ 198,626 Excess of Revenues Over Expenses and Losses $ 31,462 $ 39,674

Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments,Other than Trading Securities 24,229 33,472

Increase (Decrease) in Unrestricted Net Assets $ 55,691 $ 73,146

Net Assets at Beginning of Year 2,165,884 2,221,575

NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 2,221,575   $ 2,294,721

MICHIGAN MISSIONARY LOANS & INVESTMENTS, INC.BALANCE SHEET

For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2017Assets 2016 2017

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 968,119 $ 1,235,033 Investment Securities (Fair Value) 5,454,152 4,623,109 Loans 2,110,427 2,634,971 Interest Receivable 5,527 4,511

Total Assets $ 8,538,225   $ 8,497,624 Liabilities and Net Assets

Demand Deposits $ 6,316,414 $ 6,202,653 Payroll Taxes Payable 236 250 Interest Payable - -

Total Liabilities $ 6,316,650 $ 6,202,903 Unrestricted Net Assets 2,221,575 2,294,721

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 8,538,225   $ 8,497,624

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Other Items of Attention 2017   To Date Loans to Churches (Loan Advances) $ 1,141,000 $ 12,489,118 Churches repaid loans (Principal Collected on Loans) $ 450,420 $ 10,922,488 Deposits promptly repaid to investors $ 713,516 $ 16,831,453

KING & KING CPAs LLC

Lehn L. King, CPA Ryan L. King, CPA3531 Main Street, Marlette, MI 48453 1814 S. Cedar St, Imlay City, MI 48444Phone: 989-653-3113 www.kingandkingcpas.com Phone: 810-724-1120Fax: 989-635-5580 Fax: 810-519-1332

November 1, 2017

The Michigan Region of the Missionary ChurchAttn: Janet McLavy1091 Creekwood TrailBurton, MI 48509

To Whom It May Concern:

We have examined the financial records of the Michigan Region of the Missionary Church based on the procedures as outlined and on record with the Region Office for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Based on the results of these various tests and procedures, the accounting system correctly summarized the information in the general ledger from which the financial report for The Michigan Region of the Missionary Church was prepared by the Conference Treasurer for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Sincerely,

Lehn KingLehn L. King, CPAKING & KING CPAs LLC

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MICHIGAN REGIONMISSIONARY CHURCH

Account Fund Balances December 31, 2017

Balance Reportable Balance

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Regional Conference Budget 21,551.21 393,229.81 413,544.28 1,236.74 Brown City Camp Operating Fund 148,630.95 352,111.48 388,854.44 111,887.99 Brown City Camp Youth Project 5,664.57 84.00 0.00 5,748.57 Brown City New Property Development 138,264.70 2,765.00 0.00 141,029.70 Brown City Camp - MMLI Fund 54,491.75 1,095.29 0.00 55,587.04 Happy Time Camp (3,143.78) 15,355.00 13,659.55 (1,448.33)Mancelona Camp (10,742.76) 47,128.31 36,471.07 (85.52)Church Multiplication & Health Fund 57,931.53 0.00 6,590.00 51,341.53 Strengthening the Local Church 4,591.72 2,920.00 3,392.38 4,119.34 Youth Work 7,798.11 3,389.00 2,114.14 9,072.97 Ministry Multiplication Team 27,464.06 1,473.48 17,580.67 11,356.87 Women's Ministries 699.57 0.00 0.00 699.57 Bethel College Scholarship Fund 17,565.13 321.89 2,500.00 15,387.02 Ministry Training Scholarship Fund 7,659.25 148.12 900.00 6,907.37 Int'l Disciple-Making Movement 1,912.29 0.00 1,300.00 612.29 Lake Life Church 0.00 28,200.00 41,744.08 (13,544.08)Lansing Church Planting Assets (1,307.58) 364.94 364.94 (1,307.58)Westland Assets 107,105.10 20,000.00 750.00 126,355.10 Mud Lake Property Asset 10,135.90 0.00 5,149.00 4,986.90 Calvary Church Assets 39,242.88 36,000.00 21,147.64 54,095.24 Crockery Creek Community Church 15,285.80 14,750.00 11,007.64 19,028.16 Bluewater District / Network 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 Thumb District / Network 20,947.46 16,938.70 10,864.80 27,021.36 West Michigan District / Network 1,004.41 1,100.00 89.15 2,015.26 Metro Detroit Network (608.45) 0.00 0.00 (608.45)Pension Benefit Contributions 19,600.00 42,000.00 26,400.00 35,200.00

Total Funds before Tax Adjustment

693,243.82 979,375.02 0.00

1,004,423.78 668,195.06

Federal & FICA Tax Withheld (1,047.39) (2,126.92) 1,079.53 State Tax Withheld (453.57) (335.45) (118.12)

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Guidestone - Deferred 403b 730.06 (5,187.00) 5,917.06 Other Adjustments 0.00 0.00 Sub-Total (770.90) (7,649.37) 6,878.47

Total Funds after Tax Adjustment

692,472.92 675,073.53

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank (Checking) 164,553.78 657,473.61 269,062.20 (996,774.41) 94,315.18 Wells Fargo Bank (Cash Account) 5,936.17 1,018.48 (6,954.65) 0.00 Petty Cash 300.00 300.00 PNC Bank - Mancelona 2,007.21 26,631.30 (25,033.50) 3,605.01

Tri County Bank - BC Camp 12,721.68 283,839.54 (278,774.05

) 17,787.17 MMLI - Bethel Scholarship Fund 17,565.13 321.89 (2,500.00) 15,387.02 MMLI - Ministry Training Scholarship FD 7,909.25 148.12 (800.00) 7,257.37 MMLI - Brown City Camp Fund 54,491.75 1,095.29 55,587.04 MMLI - General Account 426,987.95 8,846.79 45,000.00 480,834.74

Total Current Assets692,472.9

2 979,375.02 0.00 (996,774.41

) 675,073.53

Michigan Regional Revenues 2016 2017

Ministry Shares 373,669.37 358,510.25 Ministers & Spouses' Retreat 4,585.00 5,085.00 Ministers' Fall Retreat 2,925.00 2,170.00 Rent - From MMLI 6,000.00 6,000.00 Interest Income 2,826.00 4,371.79 Misc. Income 7,315.60 17,092.77

Total Revenues397,320.9

7 393,229.81 Michigan Region - Missionary Church Balance Sheet December 31, 2017

AssetsCurrent Assets J.P. Morgan Chase Checking Account 94,315.18 Wells Fargo Bank (Cash Account) 0.00 Cash in other Banks 21,392.18 Petty Cash 300.00 MMLI - Bethel Scholarship Fund 15,387.02 MMLI - Ministry Training Scholarship Fund 7,257.37

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MMLI - Brown City Camp Fund 55,587.04 MMLI - General Fund 480,834.74

Total Current Assets 675,073.53 Fixed Assets - Property District Office Bldg. 192,000.00 Brown City Camp 1,818,288.50 Mancelona Camp 264,822.00 Total Fixed Assets - Property 2,275,110.50

Fixed Assets - Investment Securities Market Value Blackrock Income Opportunity Trust 0.00 Total Fixed Assets - Investment Securities 0.00

Other Assets - Accounts Receivable Westland Property Land Contract 394,177.41 Calvary Property Land Contract 611,884.87 Total Land Contracts Receivable 1,006,062.28

Total Assets 3,956,246.31

Liabilities MML&I Loan for Pension Benefit Contribution 39,421.43 MML&I Loan to Mancelona Camp - Balance 6,049.21 Total Liabilities 45,470.64 Net Worth 01-01-17 3,948,170.20 Change in Net Worth (37,394.53)Total Net Worth 12-31-17 3,910,775.67

Total Liabilities & Net Worth 3,956,246.31

Michigan Region of the Missionary Church2017 Expense Report and 2018 Budget

2017 2017 2018Account Name Actual Expenses Budget Budget

Ministry Staff Regional Director Salary & Housing 90,406.02 88,706.00 90,984.00 R.D. Family Medical Expense Account 1,572.72 2,000.00 1,500.00

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R.D. Business Expense Account 499.78 500.00 500.00 Regional Ministries Coordinator Salary & Housing 74,465.00 72,865.00 74,324.00 RMC Family Medical Expense Account 2,600.00 2,600.00 2,650.00 RMC Business Expense Account 441.55 500.00 500.00 Support Staff Wages 54,598.45 55,000.00 57,000.00 Secretary Annuity & Disability & Medical FSA 1,322.28 1,320.00 1,900.00 IT Support 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 Custodian 3,120.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 R.D. Benefits: Hosp/Disab./403(b)9 22,576.37 22,000.00 23,000.00 RMC Benefits: Hosp/Disab./403(b)9 21,615.03 21,500.00 22,000.00 R.D. FICA 10,744.00 10,744.00 10,960.00 RMC FICA 9,120.00 9,120.00 9,300.00 Support Staff FICA 4,272.27 4,300.00 4,300.00 Workers Compensation 933.48 1,000.00 1,000.00 Total 299,486.95 296,455.00 304,218.00

Resource Center Administration Resource Center Office Expense 8,692.91 9,000.00 8,600.00 Postage 596.41 1,200.00 700.00 Phone and Internet Service 5,720.53 6,000.00 5,800.00 Regional Director Travel 11,093.03 10,000.00 11,000.00 RMC Travel 5,178.24 6,000.00 5,500.00 Total 31,281.12 32,200.00 31,600.00

Ministry Teams/Network Development Regional Oversight Council 4,461.59 5,000.00 4,500.00 Ministry Multiplication Team (includes CMT) 0.00 6,000.00 3,000.00 Mission District Development 22,670.22 24,000.00 32,100.00 Strengthening the Local Church Team 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Children and Family Team 0.00 250.00 250.00 Youth Ministry Team 0.00 250.00 250.00 Total 29,131.81 37,500.00 42,100.00

Regional Ministries

Ministers & Spouses' Retreat * 8,932.40 9,000.00 9,000.00 Ministers' Fall Retreat * 4,066.67 4,500.00 4,500.00 Youth Ministries 0.00 0.00 0.00 Women's Ministries 0.00 0.00 0.00 Pastor Clusters 0.00 0.00 0.00 Pastoral Care 3,300.97 3,500.00 3,500.00 Pastoral Hospitality 2,510.18 3,000.00 2,500.00 Total 18,810.22 20,000.00 19,500.00

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2017 2017 2018Account Name Actual Expenses Budget Budget

Buildings & Property Maintenance 1,505.38 3,000.00 3,000.00 Capital Improvement 0.00 7,000.00 6,000.00 Office Equipment - New 589.98 2,500.00 2,500.00 Office Equip.- Equip. Lease 3,343.40 3,500.00 3,500.00 Utilities 5,112.21 5,500.00 5,500.00 Property Insurance 6,663.75 5,000.00 6,000.00 Total 17,214.72 26,500.00 26,500.00

General Expenses Conferences - Regional & General 2,217.72 2,500.00 1,500.00 Seminars and Continuing Education 3,075.33 2,500.00 2,500.00 Denominational Church Multiplication 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 Bethel College 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 Regional Officers 1,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Misc. Expense 7,726.41 3,000.00 3,000.00 Budget Contingency 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Total 17,619.46 16,100.00 15,100.00

Grand Total 413,544.28 428,755.00 439,018.00

Less income from other sources (63,600.00) (67,800.00)

Amount of budget from Ministry Shares 365,155.00 371,218.00 Projected Ministry Shares 369,580.00 377,421.00 Received Ministry Shares (97.01% of Projected) 358,510.25

* Line items are subsidized by registration fees and other sourcesIncome From Other Sources 2017 2018

Budget Budget

Pastors & Spouses' Retreat 5,800.00 5,800.00 Ministers' Retreat 3,000.00 3,000.00 Interest 2,800.00 4,000.00

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MMLI Rent 6,000.00 6,000.00 Transfer from Church Mult. And Health Fund 42,000.00 45,000.00 Misc. Income 4,000.00 4,000.00

63,600.00 67,800.00 2018 Budget reflects an approximate 2% increase over the 2017 Budget

2018 MICHIGAN REGION CONFERENCE BUDGET

MINISTRY ITEMS EXPENSE DETAILS AMOUNT1. Ministry Staff [Director, Coordinator, Support Team] $304,218.00 2. Resource Center Admin. [Office supplies, equipment, printing, phone, travel, etc.] $ 31,600.00 3. Min. Teams/Network Dev. [Disciple-making, Multiplication, Mission Dist. Development, etc.] $ 42,100.00 4. Regional Ministries [Retreats, Pastoral Care, Hospitality, etc.] $ 19,500.00 5. Buildings and Property [Insurance, maintenance, improvements, utilities, etc.] $ 26,500.00 6. General Expenses [Bethel College, Retired DS fund, Budget Contingency, etc.] $ 15,100.00

$439,018.00 Income from other sources [Program fees and registrations, rent, interest, etc.] $(67,800.00)

Funding from Ministry Shares $371,218.00

The 2018 Budget total reflects a 2% increase over the 2017 Budget.

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MICHIGAN REGION OF THE MISSIONARY CHURCH2018 – 2019 Calendar of Events

2018

May 18 - 20, 2018 International Bible Quiz Finals, Bethel College

 June 11 - 15, 2018 Brown City Camp Adult Work Fellowship

 June 18 - 22, 2018 Happy Time Children’s Camp, Brown City

July 15 - 21, 2018 Mancelona Family Camp

August 2 - 12, 2018 Brown City Family Camp

October 8 - 10, 2018 Minister’s Retreat – AuSable Institute

December 4, 2018 Annual ROC & MMT Christmas Dinner

2019

Feb. 8 - 10, 2019 Discover Youth Conference - Michindoh

Mar. 1 - 2, 2019 Pastors & Spouses’ Retreat – Bay City

May 7, 2019 ReGen’ 19 (Annual Regional Conference)

June 10 - 14, 2019 Brown City Camp Adult Work Fellowship

June 17 - 21, 2019 Happy Time Children’s Camp, Brown City

July 14 - 20, 2019 Mancelona Family Camp

August 1 - 11, 2019 Brown City Family Camp

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October 7 - 8, 2019 Minister’s Retreat – AuSable Institute

December 3, 2019 Annual ROC & MMT Christmas Dinner

REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF:

Jim Keller, Regional Director

Al Yerke, Ministries Coordinator

Kim Yerke, Office Manager

Janet McLavy, Regional Bookkeeper

Jan Bartholomew, Secretary & Administrator of MML&I

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Michigan Region Missionary Church 1091 Creekwood Trail

Burton, MI 48509