Tens of thousands of people each weekend attend 15 locations in five states, in addition to the hundreds of thousands of individuals who visit Church Online during the week. While we’re thankful for each and every person who makes up LifeChurch.tv, we know there are so many more people we can reach together. The global population reached 7 billion this year—God’s just getting started.
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LifeChurch.tv celebrated 15-year anniversary
YouVersion reached 5 billion minutes of Bible engagement
LifeChurch.tv teamed up with Convoy of Hope to send relief to earthquake victims in Japan
LifeChurch.tv broke ground on the new Wellington, FL building (opened January 2012)
Things got Weird! Nearly 200 leaders and over 900 people met in Weird LifeGroups over the course of the month
Church Online celebrated 5-year anniversary
LifeChurch.tv responded to tornado damage in Oklahoma and Missouri and partnered with Church of the Highlands to provide relief to tornado victims in Birmingham, AL
NetworkChurches.tv celebrated 5-year anniversary
LifeChurch.tv Midwest City, OK campus opened with 2,241 in attendance and 38 salvations
LifeChurch.tv broke ground for the new Owasso, OK building (opened March 2012)
150 students participated in Capacity, a new LifeKIDS and LifeYouth leadership development opportunity
The most popular series of every year, At the Movies celebrated its tenth year
LifeChurch.tv partnered with a Child Survival Program in India
OPEN.lifechurch.tv launched a completely rebuilt website, nearly doubling the number of users by the end of the year
LifeChurch.tv partnered with a Child Survival Program in the Philippines
LifeChurch.tv began construction of the new Broken Arrow, OK campus (opened February 2012)
The Bible App reached more than 30 million total installs on mobile devices
LifeChurch.tv partnered with a Child Survival Program in Uganda
LifeChurch.tv honored and celebrated with nearly 6,000 volunteers at the annual Big Show appreciation event
LifeChurch.tv partnered with a Child Survival Program in Ecuador
The YouVersion community completed 1 million reading plans by the end of the year
Over 60,000 people attended 191 Christmas experiences
The saying “time flies” does not even begin to describe the past sixteen years of ministry. As I look back, I am overwhelmed with the magnitude of what God has done at LifeChurch.tv, and as I look ahead, I am filled with anticipation of what is to come. As you glance over the report, I would humbly ask you to pause and soak in the huge impact YOU are having through your generosity in giving and serving.
Without your partnership and commitment, none of this would be possible.
Sixteen years ago, I could never have imagined the things God has made possible today. Every year is a new adventure! Thank you for your faithfulness and commitment to the cause of helping people meet Jesus.
Looking forward to another great year!
Your pastor,
You shared LifeChurch.tv with the people in your life. You invited, you gave, and you served. You sacrificed things you loved for something you loved even more. And God used your generosity to reach thousands of new people with His unshakeable love.
More than half of the stores at Heritage Park Mall were closed. What could have become a neglected collection of abandoned retail establishments became something much different. The LifeChurch.tv Midwest City location opened there in June 2011, bringing new life to the area through a passionate group of people worshipping Christ and serving the community.
TIM RUNDEL
MIDWEST CITY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
On the Stemmons’ family vacation, Abigail started talking with another little girl in the pool. While they splashed and played, Abigail shared Christ with this new acquaintance as part of their casual conversation. By attending LifeKIDS each week and enjoying LifeKIDS.tv resources at home, following Jesus has become a way of life for Abigail.
Increase in attendance from 2010
Personal and spiritual growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Through healthy group environments and helpful resources, thousands of people at LifeChurch.tv found new perspectives, shared meaningful conversations, and took steps to become who God created them to be.
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Though she hadn’t been to any church in years, Patty Westfall felt a sense of homecoming during her first experience at LifeChurch.tv Albany. Many of her friends were searching for the same and they started attending together. Their journey of sharing life and learning about the Bible together was the beginning of their LifeGroup.
LifeChurch.tv partners with organizations that identify, develop, and resource the assets in each community. We want to foster environments where relationships are formed, strengths are empowered, and where the love of Jesus is present.
LifeChurch.tv Fort Worth teamed up with neighborhood needs Food and Clothing Pantry to plant a community garden where people can help grow the food they receive. They also worked together to launch a community service center where individuals could access job-search resources.
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The Pedigos felt God’s prompting to become a foster family, but it already felt like their plate was full with their three kids. As they prayed about it, the statistics about foster kids compelled them to move forward. “We stepped out into thin air and found that God was holding us, doing everything He said He would.”
In certain areas of the world, children struggle to make it past age 5. The Child Survival Program (CSP) works with churches to help mothers of at-risk infants and toddlers. Through the loving support of a local church, they receive prenatal care, infant survival training, nutritious food and supplements, ongoing health care, and spiritual guidance and education. LifeChurch.tv sponsors full Child Survival Programs in Ecuador, Uganda, India, and the Philippines.
Partnered with Child Survival Programs in India, the Philippines, Uganda, and Ecuador to help fund health care, mentoring, job training, and biblical education for nearly 200 young mothers and their children.
Helped respond to 11 disasters in 2011, contributing to nearly 600 truckloads of relief supplies and impacting nearly 7.8 million people in crisis around the world.
Worked with New India Church of God in Kathlapoor, India to provide 400 children with a new school bus and funds to complete the conversion of a chicken coop into a school facility.
Helped provide over 14,000 people with warm meals, one-on-one care, resource information, and referrals to aid agencies.
Each weekend, the teaching from LifeChurch.tv is used by more than 200 churches around the globe. These Network Churches are completely independent churches, reaching their communities in unique ways. By using our teaching, they are able to spend more time building relationships, developing leaders, and connecting people with the Gospel.
People who were feeling empty find hope. People who were confused and seeking find answers. People who were in the grip of destructive patterns and dangerous decisions find freedom. Radical transformation takes place at Church Online.
When the Bible is on the mobile device people carry with them everywhere, it intersects daily life in new ways. Over and over, people say they use YouVersion to read the Bible more than they ever did before. God’s Word is always nearby and is woven throughout their lives.
When a YouVersion user shared the Bible AppTM with a woman from Thailand, she was able to experience Scripture in her native language for the very first time. We know stories like this are happening across the globe, so YouVersion added 160 versions and 53 languages to the Bible AppTM in 2011.
At the beginning of 2011, God challenged us with a huge vision: What if we could launch important new projects this year and pay for them with cash?
Craig shared that goal with the church in January, and it seemed next to impossible when we looked at the numbers. But with God, all things are possible.
Your giving was irrationally generous once again. And it continued to inspire us to do more with less. Thanks to you, LifeChurch.tv was able to invest $25.5 million in capital investments, including four brand new buildings, a building expansion, and substantial debt repayment.
We were also able to extend your generosity beyond LifeChurch.tv, giving 10% of our revenue to local and global causes.
We never take for granted the privilege of partnering with generous people like you!
"This was not just about God supplying my needs, but it was about my journey of faith. I learned that my faith only grows when my commitment to Christ deepens. All these years I was cheating myself out of a deeper relationship of faith and commitment with God."
RICHARD, ONE OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO MET THE THREE-MONTH TITHE CHALLENGE, A COMMITMENT TO TITHE FOR 90 DAYS. IF GOD DOESN’T HOLD TRUE TO HIS PROMISES OF BLESSINGS, LIFECHURCH.TV REFUNDS 100% OF THE TITHE TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
We take stewardship seriously. LifeChurch.tv is one of the few churches accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability ( www.ecfa.org ), which requires high standards of biblical accountability, board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fundraising, and proper use of charity resources.
You can find updated financial information all year long at www.lifechurch.tv/giving , including our annual independent audit (available June 2012).
For questions about church governance or financial matters, please contact Church Treasurer Cathi Linch at cathi@lifechurch.tv.
LifeChurch.tv is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of our Directional Leadership Team along with six independent directors.
Following a God-given vision for a different kind of church that met people just as they are, Craig and a handful of people launched LifeChurch.tv in 1996. Today, Craig serves as the Senior Pastor for LifeChurch.tv and provides leadership and guidance to ensure that same vision is alive.
Bobby is passionate about exploring new ideas and finding practical ways to leverage them for the global Church. He oversees the Digerati, Media Design, and Communications teams as well as the LifeChurch.tv Open and Network Church operations.
Maintaining a strong church culture of personal development and spiritual intensity is what drives Jerry. His primary focus is keeping the LifeChurch.tv team healthy and kingdom-minded. Additionally, he directly oversees the Human Resources and Learning teams, as well as our LifeKIDS and LifeYouth ministries.
Kevin leads the overall operations of LifeChurch.tv, maintaining the highest level of integrity in regards to church logistics, finances, construction and design, and improving overall efficiency within the organization. He also leads our small groups and missions teams as we redefine what ministry and personal development look like in a global community.
Sam diligently directs the leadership of all campuses and their staff. He leads our church in its ability to create practical tactics in which the overall vision and direction are implemented at the local campus level.
