COMMUNITY CHURCH HONG KONG

PROFILE OF THE CONGREGATION

Date: 23 July 1999

Church membership: Today: CHURCH SERVING MEMBERS: 60 3 years ago: NONE

Participating non-members: Today: ABOUT 50 3 years ago: NONE

  • SERVING MEMBERS ARE REGULAR WORSHIPPERS WHO WISH TO COMMIT TO THE RUNNING AND GROWTH OF TE CHURCH. THEY MUST HAVE BEEN BAPTISED. THEY MUST AGREE WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CHURCH.
  • THE CHURCH WAS ESTABLISHED IN JANUARY 1997 FROM A CORE OF 9.
  • THE CONGREGATION IS INTERNATIONAL, MULTI-RACIAL AND MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL. WE WELCOME ROMAN CATHOLICS. WE HAVE CHARISMATIC SEGMENTS AS WELL AS CONSERVATIVE SEGMENTS. OUR CONGREGATION AVERAGE AGE IS 40 TO 45.

Membership make-up. There is a concentration of (indicate numbers and/or percentages):

a. scientists, engineers and MD's 10%

b. diplomats and government personnel 5%

c. business people 60%

d. educators (teachers/students) 20%

e. others: 5%

Worship Time(s): 11:00 - 12:00 NOON ON SUNDAYS ONLY

Average attendance: Today: 90 - 100 ADULTS

20 - 30 CHILDREN
  • 3 years ago: N/A
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    Church school attendance:

  • Today: 20 - 30 CHILDREN

    3 years ago: N/A

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    Approximate number of English-speaking people in the community:

    • IN HONG KONG: PROFICIENT 5%
    • AVERAGE 10%-15%
    • BASIC 15%
    • NONE ENGLISH SPEAKING 70%
    • (CANTONESE AND/OR MANDARIN SPEAKING)
    • HONG KONG POPULATION IS 6.5 MILLION

    Other English-language congregations in the community:

    • CATHOLIC CHURCH
    • ANGLICAN CHURCH
    • BAPTIST CHURCH
    • ALLIANCE CHURCH
    • CHRIST CHURCH
    • METHODIST CHURCH
    • UNION CHURCH
    • VARIOUS INDEPENDENT CHURCHES

    Budget information (convert into approximate US dollars)

    Operating budget US$200,000 TO 250,000

    Benevolence budget 10%

    Annual endowment income NONE

    List church staff: (indicate full or part time; paid or volunteer)

    • ONE FULL TIME PASTOR (SOLO PASTOR)
    • ONE FULL TIME ADMINISTRATOR
    • ONE PART TIME FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - VOLUNTEER

    Describe briefly the ministry with children.

    • SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS 5 CLASSES:
    • NURSERY FOR TODDLERS TO 3YRS OLD
    • 3 TO 4 YRS OLD
    • 5 TO 7/8 YRS OLD
    • 8/9 TO 11 YRS OLD
    • 12+ YRS OLD = TEENAGERS = YOUTH GROUP
    • BAPTIST GROUP
    • ALL MANNED BY VOLUNTEERS

    Describe briefly the ministry with youth.

    • CONFIRMATION GROUP
    • SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP

    Describe briefly the ministry with adults.

    • MONDAY EVENING: ALPHA COURSE
    • WEDNESDAY LUNCH: 'BIBLE STUDY'
    • WEDNESDAY EVENING HOME-GROUP:'DISCIPLES'
    • SUNDAY MORNING 9.30 AM: 'BIBLE PHILOSOPHY'

    Describe briefly the ministry with women.

    • USED TO HAVE A WOMEN LUNCH GROUP AT THE MANSE
  • Identify any "special groups" (business, military, or diplomatic personnel; students; etc.) and describe the ministry with them.
    • FAMILY ORIENTATED MINISTERY,
    • NOT SPECIAL GROUP ORIENTATED.
    • CAREER COUNCELLING OFFERED BY 2 VOLUNTEERS

    Is the congregation related to a local church body in the host country?

    • NO

    Briefly describe the relationship and any joint programs/projects.

    • N/A

    During the past year in what cooperative church or community programs/projects has the congregation participated As an organization (not individuals). Describe.

    • NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH UNION CHURCH
    • GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE WITH TWO OTHER CHURCHES

    Describe outreach activities within the community, host country, outside the country.

    • 10% OF CHURCH BUDGET IS ALLOCATED TO OUTREACH LOCALLY & TO HEIFER.
    • LOCAL OUTREACHES INCLUDE CHILDREN, HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, ELDERLY,
    • CHRISTMAS OUTREACH TO OLD PEOPLE'S HOME, ORPHANAGES, HOSPITALS, MENTALLY HANDICAPPED.

    Identify and describe any special ministries or programs not listed above.

    • OCCASSIONAL VISITS TO PRISONERS

    List three methods for maintaining and/or increasing church membership during the past year.

    • HOME GROUPS
    • BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
    • SOCIAL FUNCTIONS LIKE POTLUCK LUNCHES, HOUSE BLESSINGS, X'MAS CONCERTS
    • ALPHA COURSE

    Has the congregation a purpose or "mission statement"?

    • THE VISION/MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CHURCH IS:
    • Community Church Hong Kong is an International, Inclusive, Multi-denominational, Christian Congregation, which welcomes all people. We value tradition and creativity and honor the personal stories and talents of every participant. We aim to share the Good News of the Holy Scriptures and to challenge Hong Kong people to live life more fully by honoring God, following the Lord Jesus Christ, and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our Church, Community and World.

    Is it a consensus statement, developed by church members through a planning process, and corporately approved?

    • THE MISSION STATEMENT IS A CONCENSUS STATEMENT DEVELOPED BY THE FOUNDING SERVING MEMBERS

    24. What special opportunities does the congregation face in the next five years?

    • SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THE CHURCH AS A WELCOMING CHURCH FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING EDUCATED, MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL CONGREGATION
    • INTEGRATION WITH COMMUNITY OF HONG KONG
    • TRAINING OF LAY LEADERS
    • RUN AND EXPAND ALPHA COURSE
    • EXPAND DISCIPLE COURSE
    • BRING IN NEW MEMBERS

    What special problems does the church face in the next five years?

    • HIGH TURNOVER OF MEMBERS DUE TO TRANSIENT NATURE OF HONG KONG SOCIETY, THEREFORE MAINTAINING CURRENT MEMBERS
    • CHANGE OF PASTOR
    • LIMITED AMOUNT OF PLEDGE DONATIONS

    What objectives and hopes has the congregation envisioned to meet these opportunities and problems?

    • TO GROW TO 200-300 WITHIN 2 YEARS
    • MORE OUTREACH TARGETED ON ENGLISH-SPEAKING LOCALS

    Are the members prepared to consider changes in purpose and program to achieve these objectives?

    • YES, MEMBERS ARE OPEN-MINDED

    Identify and describe church building facilities used; are they owned or rented; church or non-ecclesial, or other?

  • For Worship location : FREE, NON-ECCLESIAL

    For Educational activities: FREE, NON-ECCLESIAL

    For Office space : RENTED,

    For Manse/Parsonage : RENTED

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    Are facilities adequate for present program needs? Do you plan any capital expenditures during the next five years? Explain briefly.

    • CHURCH LOCATED ON 75TH FLOOR IN THE ATRIUM OF AN OFFICE TOWER. ENOUGH SPACE AVAILABLE TO EXPAND THE CONGREGATION.
    • NO CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PLANNED IN NEXT 5 YEARS

    Is there a pastor's "study"?

    • YES, IN THE CHURCH OFFICE AND IN THE MANSE

     

    Acknowledgement:

    The function of The Profile is to give a description of the congregation seeking pastoral candidates. It is to outline the ministry and facilities of the church and its community, along with indicating the compensation package for the position. It is to give congregations and prospective candidates a basis for discussing a mutually fruitful ministry.

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