2021 >>

Annual Report

We’re excited to share some reflections and celebrations from this past year. Thanks to your continued generosity and commitment to our mission, we finished 2021 financially strong. We could not have done it without your faithfulness and God’s provision.  

 

As you review highlights from last year, we invite you to join us in giving thanks for what God is doing in and through Asbury Church. Your support is vital to our ability to serve God faithfully as a congregation and engage people in relationships where Christ transforms.

 

Grace and peace,

Pastor Jonathan

 

We welcome unconditionally

 

Average Weekly Attendance

IN PERSON

178

ONLINE

147

7,644

LIVESTREAM VIEWS

When our worship tech team launched our Livestream several years ago, we had no idea how much God would use the platform in the years ahead. In 2021, more than 7,644 full worship services have been streamed online throughout Raleigh, across the country and around the world.

 

New Members

63

Baptisms

10

We grow biblically

85

PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN ALPHA

Even with restrictions in place, we were able to engage in relationships with people through Alpha, where they could explore their faith and ask questions in a safe place. Jesus is changing lives here and we are thrilled to be part of that mission.

We connect

authentically

16

LIFEGROUPS

In a season where many people feel more isolated, LifeGroups are more important than ever. Through authentic community, LifeGroups give us a place for us to know Christ more fully, love Him more deeply, and encourage each other to live out our faith daily. 

 

We support families

We were able to partner with families and kids in leading the next generation into life-changing relationships with Jesus. From baptisms, confirmation, and events designed with families in mind, we are honored to come alongside our families to equip them with resources to grow in relationships with God and each other.

FAMILY MINISTRY PARTICIPANTS

KIDS

86

STUDENTS

100

 

We serve compassionately

Jesus called us to help those in need, and that is what we do -- locally and globally.

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Through our partnership with Plant A Row and Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, we provide fresh produce to families in need. Asbury gardeners donated 7,187 pounds of fresh produce.
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More than 220 of us packaged 80,000+ meals last year. They may look like simple bags of rice and soy, but Rise Against Hunger meals represent the hopes and dreams of people worldwide.
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We partner with Habitat for Humanity's Apostles Build, which allows area churches to join together to fully fund and build a house for a local family in need of affordable housing.
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We supported 220 youth in Haiti through our partnership with Hearts & Hands for Haiti. Food was supplied to disadvantaged children who live at the children's home or attend school.
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We donated much-needed school supplies to support Lynn Road Elementary School teachers and students in their classrooms.
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Each month we support 8 missionaries who are being the hands and feet of God around the world.
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With blood in low supply, we increased the number of blood drives so that we can help our neighbors in need of life-saving blood. Every unit saves three lives. We were able to donate 84 units.
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We packaged 900 backpacks for students in food-insecure households so that they have meals on the weekend and school breaks.
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We filled 207 shoeboxes with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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We partnered with Lynn Road Elementary School to provide 31 winter coats. We also collected Christmas gifts for 21 students and families in need.

 

We give generously

Budget Breakdown

Here's how our General Fund Giving breaks down between ministry areas:

  • Worship & Music - 13.2% - For music, communion, technology, livestreaming, and all that goes in to our weekly worship experiences.
  • Outreach - 24.6% - Includes support of missions locally and globally and evangelism efforts in North Raleigh and beyond 
  • Family Ministry - 18.1% - Supporting Kids, Students, and their families
  • Adult Ministry - 15.9% - Includes LifeGroups, RightNowMedia, Events, and other support for our congregation
  • Office & Admin - 13.1% - Everything that keeps the church going from printing, security, bookkeeping, and more!
  • Facilities - 15.1% - Keeping God's house in amazing shape to host Asbury and community groups and events including worship, LifeGroups, studies, preschool, scouts, and community partnerships like theatre productions and Camp Gladiator.

 

Want to be ALL IN for 2022?

As we strive to build up our church and God’s Kingdom, we invite you to join us in being ALL IN this year. 

We look forward to seeing what God has in store for us this year.

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Our Values

Welcoming Unconditionally
Growing Biblically
Connecting Authentically
Supporting Family
Serving Compassionately
Giving Generously