A record 301 baptisms. A major building project completed and two-thirds paid off in the same year. The largest weekend gatherings in our 93-year history. Almost $100,000 given for foster families in less than two months. 843 Dream Teamers. An Online Campus consistently reaching 10 states and 4 countries. And that’s just a portion of what is included in this year’s annual report.
Once again, we are filled with humble amazement at what God has done and faithful expectation that He will do it again. Second Timothy 2 reminds us God has set His people and church apart as vessels for honorable use. This truth gives the church the confidence to not just hope for Heaven to come but to trust that God’s work done God’s way will cause God’s will to come “on earth as it is in Heaven” (Matthew 6:10 NIV).
Love & Gratitude, Pastor Josh + Jenaye
21 Days of Prayer Discover GLO21 GNO Conference Connect Groups Child Dedications Water Baptisms Men’s Night Vision Sunday Alpha Weekend Retreat City Reach Young Adult Collective Night Hosted Network Conference Easter
Discover Young Adults Community Night Mother’s Day Reach Eurasia (virtual trip) eKids City Reach at Dakota Zoo Child Dedications Water Baptisms Reach Ellendale Reach Chicago Launched TRANSFORM Youth camps Kids camps Reach Atlanta Girls Night Out Grand Opening Celebration
Connect Groups Discover Men’s Breakfast Child Dedications Water Baptisms Young Adults Night At the Movies Launched Online Campus Launched Church at Home site in Bowman, ND Freedom Walk Reach Louisiana Hosted Youth Convention Reach Arab World (virtual trip) Reach Thailand (virtual trip) Legacy Makers Sunday Launched The Lily Initiative Dickens Festival // Garrison City Reach Christmas at Evangel
average weekly eKids
average total attendance
filled out a Connect Card
on Easter weekend
record non-holiday weekend attendance during "At the Movies" series
on Christmas Eve
304 average live viewers
Launched Discover Online and Online Dream Teams
Consistent attendees from 10 states and 4 countries
7,906 Hours of YouTube watch time in 2021
In 2021, we baptized a record number of people at Evangel!
Water Baptism represents our old life being buried and our new life coming out of the water with Jesus (Romans 6). Each of these baptisms represents a life being transformed by Jesus!
I started coming to Evangel in April 2021. My kids and I knew the moment we stepped into the church that it was our home. We were ready to put our roots down, so we started volunteering right away. For me, serving is a big deal to feel a part of the mission of the church, what the church is doing in the community and across the world.
My son has watched me serve since day one, and it’s really made him want to serve as well. He’s 12 years old, and he wanted to do anything he could to help. He now runs cameras. If there’s a day he’s not scheduled, he will definitely ask if there is anything else he could do. I can see him really maturing in that area, wanting to do his part. It’s so fun to watch!
Your obedience to God and your generosity are making a huge impact.
Total building project cost: $16.275M
Total borrowed: $7,233,729
31:8 Project 415 Leaders AG Trust Church Multiplication Network One More One Less Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry Bismarck Global Neighbors Project Ignite Light Pattern for Life
Women’s Care Center Freedom International Lespwa Lavi One Hope Senders Fund Speed the Light BGMC Maxwell Salt & Light Tanzania
In the last two months of the year,
to help vulnerable kids through The Lily Initiative.
Dear Evangel Family,
It was over 4 years ago when my wife came to me on a random weekend and asked if I would ever consider doing Foster Care. It was something that was pulling at her heart, and I was completely speechless at the idea, telling her that I would “think about it.” That very Sunday, Pastor Josh was on stage preaching, proclaiming that he wanted Evangel to become a FOSTERING Church. I turned to look at my wife who was staring back with a sly grin on her face. A few months later, I met a 6-year-old boy that was so neglected we could only understand every fifth word and was suffering from deep trauma. That boy is now 10 years old, and I’m honored to call him my son after adopting him 2 years ago. He loves Jesus and the things eKids is doing in his life are mind blowing.
I’m also writing this on the week that we received the petition to adopt our second foster child who is 2 years old, who also comes to church and loves the Lord. I never expected to love these children as much as I do. Thank you again for everything.
Adoption Matters. Foster Care Matters. Your Ministry Matters.
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