Business Plan 2010

Epicenter Of Worship Church

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I. Executive Summary……………………………………..5II. Who We Are……………………………………………...6

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Epicenter of Worship ChurchExecutive Summary

The Epicenter of Worship Church (EOW) was birthed out of a MSU Christian campus outreach ministry in the spring of 2004. EOW initially held services in the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. In the fall of 2007 it transitioned to its current location at 227 North Capitol Avenue where a partnership was formed with Christ Community Church. EOW’s mission is to, “Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Teach the truth of Salvation in Jesus Christ and Prepare God’s people for Kingdom and community leadership.” The mission is being accomplished through biblical education, local community outreach and foreign missions.

The EOW offers formal biblical training for ministers and lay members. EOW recently founded two non-profit organizations to help meet the growing ministry needs of the local Lansing community. EOW has college campus ministries at LCC, Cooley Law and MSU. EOW has developed an after school programs called “IMAGE” that was implemented at Capitol Area Academy where youth were impacted through academic support, mentoring and self esteem building. EOW currently has an after school program operating at Bingham Elementary School. Youth at Bingham are receiving homework assistance, physical education, computer training, musical classes and cooking classes. EOW has partnered with Evidence of the Gospel Ministries in Benin City, Nigeria to help build a college for educating youth. In addition, EOW has also partnered with Heart Cry International for missions in Uganda and Guatemala. EOW is also working with Faith at Work International ministries for missions in Israel, Jamaica among other countries.

The EOW has reached its potential capacity at its current location to implement necessary programs and ministry. With the acquisition of a new location, EOW will be able to expand and implement the additional programs to fulfill the vision. Lastly, a new church will provide a location for worship, preaching, teaching and equipping of the congregation for local and international service.

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II. Who We Are

A. Mission & VisionB. HistoryC. 5 Core PillarsD. Non-Profit OrganizationsE. City of Lansing OutreachF. Foreign Missions

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Who We Are

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Mission

To PROCLAIM an authentic word for perilous times.

To TEACH the truth of salvation expressed through the act of love by Jesus Christ.

To PREPARE God’s people for Kingdom and community leadership.

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History

• 2003 – Michigan State University Christian campus outreach ministry (Vision) was started.

• 2004 – Apostolic Word Church was birthed out of Vision Campus Ministry, formed and given an official charter by the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Inc. on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI.

• 2005 – Sunday Morning Service was moved from MSU’s campus to the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing.

• 2007 – Apostolic Word Church name was changed to the Epicenter of Worship and moved to the Christ Community Church building in Lansing, MI.

• 2007 – Present – The Epicenter of Worship has over 350 members, non-profit organizations, community outreach programs and provides support for four campus ministries.

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5 Core Pillars

1. Marriage (Pre-marital Counseling, Marriage Retreats, Seminars)

2. Family (Cell Groups, Picnics, Member Outings)

3. Youth (Vacation Bible School, Camps, Summer Trips, Sports Events)

4. Men (Bible Studies, Retreats, Men Outings)

5. Women (Bible Studies, Retreats, Conferences)

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Non-Profit Organizations

• Vision Community Development▫ VCD is an Ingham County, non-profit organization

designed to provide academic support, mentoring and counseling to at-risk youth living below the poverty line.

• Epicenter of Worship Fellowship▫ An association that will strategically align leaders for

vision, strategies and encouragement as they pursue transformation in their respective areas.

• DAN (Drug, Alcohol & Narcotics) Smile Fund▫ The DAN Smile Foundation provides restorative dental and

medical services to former drug, alcohol, and narcotic users in the city of Lansing.

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City of Lansing Outreach

• Capital Area Academy▫ IMAGE Program (academic support, mentoring and self esteem building)

• Bingham Elementary▫ After School Program (homework assistance, physical education, computer

training, musical and cooking classes)

• Least of These Ministries (Burundi Refugees in Lansing)

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City of Lansing Outreach

• Campus Ministries▫ Michigan State University – Vision▫ Cooley Law School – Legally Justified▫ Lansing Community College – Vision of Christ

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Foreign Missions

• Evidence of the Gospel – Benin City, Nigeria▫ Partnered with Evidence of the Gospel Church and Bishop Oriname

Oyonnude Kure to build a Christian university in Benin City, Nigeria.

• Imade Asemota – Sickle Cell Foundation▫ Foundation created on behalf of late member, Imade Asemota to

promote sickle cell awareness and research.

• Heart Cry International ▫ A non-profit organization featuring Child Sponsorship, Woman to

Woman Sponsorship, Short-term Mission Trips, and Special Projects

• Faith At Work International Ministries▫ Medical and evangelistic missions in West Indies, Israel and other

countries.

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Demographics

A. Membership HistoryB. Visitor InformationC. AgeD. Marital StatusE. Ethnicity

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2006Apostolic Word Church@ MSU Kellogg Center

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Number of Visitors…2008 - 201024

* 2004 – 2007 visitor data unknown.*EOW TV Commercial was made in September 2009 and every subsequent month following, there were 40+ members/month.

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Age Demographics…2010 & 2015 (Projected)

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Median Age: 27

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# of People Based on Age

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Marital Status 2010 & 2015 (Projected)

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30%

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2010 Percentage

Married (Young Families)

Single (Young Professionals)

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2015 Percentage

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Single (Young Professionals)

Ethnicity 2010 & 2015 (Projected)

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Ethnicity Percentage 2010

African African American

Caucasian Hispanic

Native American Other

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Ethnicity Percentage 2015

African African American

Caucasian Hispanic

Native American Other

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