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2020National Church OfficeCabinet ReportTammy Dunahoo, General Supervisor213.989.4550 nco@foursquare.org1National Church OfficeFoursquare Cabinet 2020
TA B L EofC O NT E NT S2National Church Office3Letter from General Supervisor4Foursquare Districts / Supervisors5Annual Report Summary6US Progress Report - Leaders8US Progress Report - Churches & Congregations9Ministries Coordinated by District & NCOFoursquare Cabinet 2020
Dear Foursquare Family,As we look back over these four years of being commissioned, transformed,restored and now compelled by Jesus, the passion behind the mission of theFoursquare Church is clear. We desire to see people following Christ, beingchanged into his image, and living out his mission.In 2019, that passion resulted in 103,032 people making the decision to followJesus through Foursquare ministry in the U.S. with an added 2,971 at camps. Therewere 13,399 reported water baptisms and 10,228 Holy Spirit baptisms. Wecelebrate 26 different language groups self-identified in Foursquare churches inthe U.S. as the world is at home in our neighborhoods.There were 143 women and 187 men who received their minister credential lastyear, which is 85 more than the previous year. Of these 330 leaders 166 wereunder the age of 40. As we look to the future need this is an encouraging sign asit is almost 40 more in the same demographic than the previous year. A veryexciting statistic is there were 1,925 young people who acknowledged a call toministry at our camps in 2019. In the past we have averaged 1300-1500 makingthat acknowledgment.As our districts continue their focus on leadership development, churchtransformation and church multiplication, there were 130 senior pastor transitions,88 church & congregation closures, and 99 new churches and congregationsregistered. This brings us to a total of 1,977 churches and congregations in the U.S.We see continued growth in new models of the gospel being planted in peoplegroups across the country.As an example, I would like to highlight the ministry of our Foursquare Chaplains.In 2019 FCI endorsed 291 chaplains, a 20% growth rate since 2015. These men andwomen serve in one or more missional congregations. They minister on militarybases and are deployed with troops overseas. Chaplains are serving in lawenforcement agencies and visiting the incarcerated. They bring God’s presence tothe aging, the sick and wounded, and the dying. Many are hired by universitiesand businesses across the country. In 2019 Foursquare chaplains served in 331missional locations, a 15% growth over four years, from those 4,956 peopleconfessed their faith in Christ; 1,192 were water baptized, and 397 were baptized inthe Holy Spirit.LETTERfromTA M MYIt has been a joy to serve with the district supervisors and their teams, as well asthe national church office and field teams. In Phoenix we called church plantersforward to pray over them with a picture on the screen of lights placedthroughout the U.S. The vision is just as clear today to plant the gospelthroughout the United States until there is a candle in every communitytransforming them through the multiplication of disciples, leaders, churches, andmovementsWith Gratitude,Tammy DunahooGeneral Supervisor3National Church OfficeFoursquare Cabinet 2020
Foursquare Districts/SupervisorsFor full biographies and more information, visit RSCMSALGALATXFLLast updated December 2017. District boundaries and numbers of churches per district may vary.CentralPacificDistrictBill Chaney(Beth)4DistritoHispano delSuroesteJuan Vallejo(Graciela)GatewayDistrictSam Rockwell(De)HeartlandDistrictDan Mundt(Cindy)MidSouthDistrictWendy Nolasco(Sal)North PacificDistrictGabe Barreiro(Nicole)NortheastAtlanticDistrictPeter Bonanno(Lisa)National Church OfficeNorthwestDistrictDave lo(Karen)SouthernCaliforniaDistrictDennis Easter(Patsy)SoutheastDistrictBill Gross(Marcia)Foursquare Cabinet 2020
ICFG Board of Directors - Annual Report Summary 2019US Church - ConsolidatedStage 1 - DisciplesSummary of Financial ActivitiesDescription2019Salvations103,032Water Baptisms13,399Holy Spirit Baptisms10,228Members & Adherents250,262Disciples (intentional process)134,312Funds invested in DiscipleshipDescriptionThis Year (2019)Total unrestricted tithe & offering income reported 385,471,613Extension tithe received 33,686,599General FMI fund support received 1,912,565Missional Investment Funds Returned to Churches 11,171,9016,109,908Stage 2 - LeadersNumber of Leaders trainedDelinquencies23,944Funds Invested - Leader Development 3,530,973Delinquent Loans (outside and IFLF)Stage 3 - Churches190Number of Churches Providing Church Multiplication SupportFunds Invested in Church MultiplicationDescription 3,035,402QuantityAmount US8 1,067,953Delinquent Insurance251 452,563Churches completing Annual Report722Stage 4 - Movements535Number of churches supporting US Missions projectsChurch funds invested in support of US Missions Projects Number of churches supporting Int’l missions projectsChurch funds invested in support of Int’l Missions Projects57,362,224528 8,565,381Total Missional Investment 33,665,882National Church Office731 annual reports have not been submitted - yellowshaded data is 50% completeFoursquare Cabinet 202050%
2019 Progress Report - US Leadersall data as of 2/25/2020# of Churches ParticipatingCamp StatsAll Foursquare Leaders by CategoryFoursquare Ordained4,746New Decisions for 154197482762017New Credentials2019by ansitions20001,4032420201920's630's40's50's60's 1849372019Total NewLeaders20172752018245201933040's40011%66 6121%18%3730201830'sYear9769413,1223000200Age demographics2013,7941,92514310066 ale14020182018200016,76554200160201760All Foursquare Leaders by Age2017Called to MinistryNon-Anglo2018by 00201818,08316,81517500480EthnicityFoursquare Licensed1,927Student Attendance20%201950's60's Senior Pastor Transitions10429%13060300National Church Office201720182019Foursquare Cabinet 2020
NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGES & PEOPLE GROUPSPeople an or BlackArabicNepaliAsian or Pacific IslanderArmenianNorwegianNative -TagalogUrdu baIndonesianOther*Hispanic / LatinoMiddle Eastern*Languages and People Groups are selfidentified and listed in the Hub by eachFoursquare church and congregation.Japanese7National Church OfficeFoursquare Cabinet 2020
2019 Progress Report - US Churches & Congregationsall data as of 2/25/20202019 Closure StatsOpened in 20191,467 Open ChurchesChurchesNon-Anglo Churches325CongregationsClosed in 201935 Closed ChurchesNon-Anglo Churches510 Open Congregations365Non-Anglo Churches1264 Closed Multi-site9Ethnic26Ethnic0Ethnic2Total Number ofChurches &CongregationsNumber of Churches& CongregationsOpened in 20191,97799Number of Churches& CongregationsClosed in 201988Completed Life Cycle23%Did not Survive Departure of Pastor14%Reason for Church ClosureTotal Number of Churches andCongregationsDid not Survive Infancy (3yrs)1%Church Left Foursquare7%Financially Unable to Continue17%Merged with another Foursquare Church7%Attendance Declined31%*This number includes congregations that havetransitioned to open EIN Churches9008440-3 Years11%6754-6 Years12%113 Churches Unknown45026522515451021197 Years77%2018under 100500-9998100-1991000-1999200-499over 2000*This number is not reflective ofChaplain congregationsNational Church OfficeAge of Church when ClosedAge of All Churches &Congregations*Total Church Attendance201515171913105010-34-910-1415-2930 YearsFoursquare Cabinet 2020
NextGenKimberly Dirmann, National Representtivekdirmann@foursquare.orgNEXTGEN NATIONALLY A scalable model “Discipleship Pathway” framework has been developed (nursery through college ageincorporating age specific goals, milestones and resources for families). Lesli Klingenmeier, Northeast DistrictNextGen Rep, has done an outstanding job leading this project. Each district committed to partnering with a local church to start at least one elementary after-school program,or one middle school or high school Bible club. Natalie Werking (“Dive” after-school program) and BrianBarcelona (One Voice Student Missions) have provided training and resources to districts. Each district committed to partnering with local churches to engage in “Every Campus” college ministry. Thefocus of “Every Campus” in 2019 was prayer on college campuses. A WhatsNEXT trip for NextGen leaders to Cuba has been planned (summer 2020). A Children’s Curriculum is being developed which will include modules about Foursquare doctrine, the ministryof the Holy Spirit and missions. Each module will have 4-6 lessons. The first module being addressed is “TheHoly Spirit”.The NextGen subcommittee submitted the following recommendation to be approved by the Board.“The Foursquare Church would significantly elevate the urgency for every local church to give intentional andsustained focus to reaching, discipling, and mobilizing the next generation via our Foursquare Connections,district conferences, social media, publications, and various communications.”A full strategy is being planned in 2020 to execute this goal.9National Church OfficeFoursquare Cabinet 2020
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTSNorth Pacific District: We continued to implemented the 4 C’s (Care, Coach, Connect,Collaborate) Over 65, 1 on 1 Care meetings between NPD regional NextGen reps andNexGen leaders of local churches Held our 3rd annual NPD NextGen Leaders Connect with 94 NextGenleaders and their spouses from the NPD gathering for a weekend oftraining and relationship. Launched 4 quarterly NPD NextGen Leaders Colab. We invite leadersregionally to a one day event for collaborative learning, hosted by our NPDNextGen Regional reps Over 2500 NextGen attended 10 camps in our district Invested in, promoted and supported a Young Adults Conference at WestSide Church in Bend OR. Dealing with topics such as the church and itsrelationship and response with the LGBTQ community Continued to support and invest into the Uni2 Youth ministry focus on 2ndgeneration Latinos by hosting a summer camp and a winter leaderstraining. Quarterly meetings with Regional NextGen leaders reps for training andprayer – specifically covering the following topics First 2 Years – Essentials to get a good start. Longevity Leading Yourself Well Ministry to post-Christian students Creating a Discipleship Pathway for Students Best Practices Promoted Next Gen Leaders in the NPD by inviting them to speak at ourdistrict conference. The NPD Generational Resource Strategy focuses on three principles: Deeper Learning - That changes the way they see God. The way they doministry. The way they lead. Strip away the superficial layers of shallowtraining to ask the hard questions, grapple with the tough issues, andallow the Holy Spirit to transform their thinking. Authentic Conversations - It’s in the space between people that Godshows up. We want to create settings for collaborative learning, growing,and processing - The needs, desires and dreams of generational leaders. Renewed Passion - Times of refreshing. Whether we engage generationalpastors and leaders that are completely dry or their spirit overflows; wewant to cultivate leadership that starts at Jesus’ feet. We will createenvironments that soak in the camaraderie of like-minded peers.10Distrito Hispano del Suroeste First Kids’ camp was launched in 2019 with 82 children in attendance. Camp survey was updated to facilitate responses and capture pertinentinformation and feedback. Youth camp: 375 attended; 168 commitments to discipleship. Three new credentialed ministers under 35. NexGen leader’s meetings held in all 5 regions with a total of 101 leaders and43 churches in attendance. District NextGen ministries served and participated in ARISE NativeAmericans teams and camps. Connected with NextGen leaders employed at LAUSD schools to discuss thepossibility of starting a Bible ClubSoutheast District: Increased NextGen leader/church participation in camps and regionalgatherings Hosted the Young Adult Conference – SEEK, for the first time in twenty-threeyears. Hosted four NextGen Leaders’ Connections. Hosted a Florida Kids’ Camp for the first time in three years. Continued development of NextGen Leadership Development (in partnershipw/Mid-South. NEA, and Midwest Districts). Hosted a Summer District Office Internship. Introduced a Summer Camp Internship for Juniors and Seniors in HighSchool.Southern California District Fifth straight year of offering LAUNCH NextGen training through our Canvasonline course. Monthly LuncHour Zoom call that resourced and trained over 200 NextGenleaders (kids, youth and young adults). Focused on raising up new NextGen leaders. Our NextGen team hasexpanded and become the largest NextGen leadership team in the last 8years. We started 3 Los Angeles NextGen gatherings to resource urban leaders. Over 2,000 people involved in SoCal NextGen this year Most group of churches we have ever partnered with in camping ministry.National Church OfficeFoursquare Cabinet 2020
Gateway District Created a contact list of all the Kid-Youth-Young Adult leaders in our district.Invited NextGen Leaders and Students to Regional Gatherings Provided NextGen breakout trainings: Intentional Discipleship: birth to beyond (Spring) Linking Discipleship Pathways: birth to beyond (Fall) Gateway Summer Camps We had more new churches attend. Attendance was 594 this year. Started a Multicultural camp (Indonesian, Nepalis, Indian, Iranian, Korean,American, and Hispanic were in attendance) Developed a database of campers who feel called to be a missionary,chaplaincy, and church planter/pastor. This will help our Gateway Districtkeep track of emerging leaders and better support the local churchleaders after camps and/or events with resources. List of number of campers who said they are called.MissionsChaplainsChurch Planter/ PastorLeadership Development11923103180Piloted a Zoom training Called, “Learning Over Lunch” Trainings in 2019 were: How to Use Social Media In NextGen Connecting NextGen To Missions Leadership Training School Foursquare Mission Press Oasis Special Needs Ministry Training Life Pacific College What'sNext Mission cohorts: Had seven NextGen Leaders go to Cuba forthis training. Paul Greer, Peter Henderson, and Johnathan Hall were ourinstructors. Gateway NextGen Team Development: Administrative, Training & Events,NextGen Area Pastor Care, Leadership Development and Mission Liaison(member(s) of the Gateway DMC). NextGen Pathway: Engage-Experience-Equip-Empower-Emerge.Central Pacific District Refocus Retreat (3-day leadership development retreat): 129 leaders attended (22 were new leaders) 3 churches participated that did not have NextGen ministries the year prior Pastor’s Kid Retreat - 56 PK’s attended NextGen pastors’ and leaders’ workshops at summer camps Monthly online trainings for Children, Youth & Young Adults Ministries Training and resourcing churches to start NextGen ministries Three new NextGen ministries were started in 2019 More students and churches attended camps than ever before.11MidSouth District Hosted monthly Leadership Development calls with national leaders tointroduce our NextGen leaders to concepts of Campus Ministry (Middle & HS),Bible Clubs, Dive (Elementary School Campuses), Personal Development, SoulCare, & Discipleship Pathways. Provided 3 NextGen Advance book study cohort classes for both Kids’ &Youth Leaders geared around 3 strategic pillars: Soul Care, LeadershipDevelopment, & Multiplication. Facilitated a Facebook Cohort Group for NextGen Leaders to continue tocreate avenues of connection, continued learning, and a safe place to explore& expand. Planned Strategic NextGen focus workshops, speakers, and connection atAnnual Fall Conference. Five youth ministries committed to and began training towards making animpact on local high schools in their area. Individual coaching and resource ofeach specific ministry were engaged and given. Some are pursuing JesusClubs, while others are pursuing individual coaching for engaging campusministry: One Voice Training, FCA, and 1 on 1 training with teams. Two NextGen Ministries committed to pray for local College Campuses in theirarea utilizing the Every Campus tool for praying and initiating pray walks forthose campuses in the Louisiana Bayou & Oklahoma region. Defined and stepped into new role with summer camps to further develop &engage those leaders with a collaborate mindset, strategy towards trainingleaders to develop pipelines of NextGen Leaders, and Next Steps training forleaders to help students engage both before and after camps. (Those that sayyes to ministry).Northwest District: Two-day Camp Director training. Restructured NextGen district team, added 10 new area directors. Updated contact of all our 200 NextGen leaders in district. Quarterly Zoom calls with all area directors. NextGen online training through Canvas (online classroom). A 4-week course with114 participants Including missionaries and senior pastors NextGen Focus at conference, including 3 workshops, catered lunch andhighlighting NextGen from main platform. Camp attendance reached over 3,900 student and there was increased leadpastor participation. District Focus on reaching public schools, through clubs and campusactivities.National Church OfficeFoursquare Cabinet 2020
Northeast Atlantic District “Called 2019” - Students who indicated a call to ministry on their WinterCamp Experience Cards were invited to be a part of district-guideddiscipleship experience that included a video series, discussion questions,and mentoring by their youth pastors. The district focus was to encourage/resource the youth pastors sothey could effectively disciple their youth by providing a districtwide strategy.NextGenLeaders Facebook Group - Every week we post #3thingsthursday which is a focused post that highlights differentresources/training available for NextGen leaders. The Leaders Facebookgroup has become an active communication medium for leaders to beencouraged, equipped, and empowered. Regional Trainings - On-site trainings happen through each of our campsand NextGen Trainings rotated through each region every 1-2 years. Wehad 3 regional trainings in 2019 with Discipleship Pathways as a primaryfocus of our trainings. Youth and Kids Ministry Cohorts - These cohorts are offered once a yearfor each cohort and include a Canvas course, group calls, and individualcoaching related to practical NextGen Ministry. SoulFire Student Discipleship continues to grow as we added our thirdKids’ camp this year for youth to serve at. In 2020, we will be adding TheCrew, which is the same format of Soulfire for young adults (18-25 yearsold) that desire to serve at youth camps.Heartland District Launched two new after-school Bible clubs: first site in Wisconsin; secondsite in Indiana. ARISE Internship (7 interns and 1 assistant director intern) served forseven weeks at our camps. Specific leader development opportunities provided at camps. Fall conference breakout session for leadership development, NextGenleader specific time for connection, as well as a special fun event for ourPK’s during conference. Introduction of Every
9 National Church Office Foursquare Cabinet 2020 NextGen Kimberly Dirmann, National Representtive kdirmann@foursquare.org NEXTGEN NATIONALLY A scalable model “Discipleship Pathway” framework has been developed (nursery through college age incorporating a
