2023 year in review

This has been a great year for Crosswinds Church.  We have seen God’s favor and glory in so many aspects.  We have seen salvations, baptisms, commitments to growth, and transformations happen in the lives of those who call Crosswinds “home”.  We want to celebrate with you, our church family, some of the amazing things that have happened this year.  As you read through this end of the year report, will you take time to thank God for all that He is doing in and through our church?

message from pastor chris

There is a word that comes to mind when I reflect on the last year in the life of Crosswinds Church. The word is OVERWHELMED. As I sit and reflect, I am overwhelmed by God’s faithfulness throughout the year. God has been working in such incredible ways that I am just constantly overwhelmed that He gives us the opportunity to be a small part of what He is doing in the world. God has moved in the lives of adults, kids and students in the Crosswinds family and our community in ways we never expected. Individuals like Randy, Caitlin, Garion, Noah, Lela, Andrew and Sue.  Together let’s continue to pray, share, and be like Jesus so that the world around us will see Him living in us. I love this church family and look forward to what God will do in the days ahead.
Chris Vernon | Lead Pastor

Preach the Word

Make Disciples

  • Sunday AM Attendance - 501
(represents a 23.4% increase over last year)
  • Kids average weekly attendance - 87
  • Students average weekly attendance - 60
  • Baptisms - 34
  • 30 Adult small groups reaching 250 people
  • 233 people serving on a ministry team
  • 77 people in a leadership position
  • 70 people attended Connect Weekend

Care for Others

  • Three children sponsored through World Vision
  • 1226 boxes packed for Operation Christmas Child
  • Participated in two community Trunk or Treat events
  • Collected enough pantry items to help stock Manna Ministries for 3 months
  • Financial contributions made to 30 Hour Famine, North Brunswick High School, Lifeline Pregnancy Center and more!

Financials

2022-2023 Income
General Tithes & Offerings - $793,433.86 (24.8% increase)
giveHope offerings - $158,428.63  
Designated Offerings - $41,503.89  
Other income - $17,383.49   
Total Giving - $1,010,749.87  
2022-2023 giveHope Building Fund
Starting balance - $290,610.11
giveHope offerings - $159,203.63         
disbursements - ($3,480.76)    
current balance - $446,332.98
2022-2023 Expenses
Network Churches - $72,108 (7.8%)
Facilities - $149,686.21 (16.3%)
Future Building Project - 112,347.20 (12.2%)
Operational - $43,982.97 (4.8%)
Staffing - $272,811.04 (29.7%)
Ministries - $268,304.23 (29.2%)
Total      $919,239.65      
2023-2024 Projected Budget
Projected budget - $833,081.08            
Network Churches - $78,212.00 (9.4%)
Facilities - $132,994.20 (16.0%)
Operational - $31,853.88 (3.8%)
Staffing - $335,717.00 (40.3%)
Ministries - $254,304.00 (30.5%)

Financials

2022-2023 Income
General Tithes & Offerings - $793,433.86 (24.8% increase)
giveHope offerings - $158,428.63  
Designated Offerings - $41,503.89  
Other income - $17,383.49   
Total Giving - $1,010,749.87  
2022-2023 giveHope Building Fund
Starting balance - $290,610.11
giveHope offerings - $159,203.63         
disbursements - ($3,480.76)    
current balance - $446,332.98
2022-2023 Expenses
Network Churches - $72,108 (7.8%)
Facilities - $149,686.21 (16.3%)
Future Building Project - 112,347.20 (12.2%)
Operational - $43,982.97 (4.8%)
Staffing - $272,811.04 (29.7%)
Ministries - $268,304.23 (29.2%)
Total: $919,239.65      
2023-2024 Projected Budget
Projected budget - $833,081.08           
Network Churches - $78,212.00 (9.4%)
Facilities - $132,994.20 (16.0%)
Operational - $31,853.88 (3.8%)
Staffing - $335,717.00 (40.3%)
Ministries - $254,304.00 (30.5%)