COVENANTFELLOWSHIP CHURCH

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

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THEN HE SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES,

"THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL

BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW.

ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST

THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS

INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD."

MATTHEW 9:37-38

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FROM OUR PASTORSTo Our Church Members, Past and Present, as well as Friends of CFC:

Over 26 years ago, God planted Covenant Fellowship Church on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. One morning as Pastor Min was praying, God etched onto his heart the deisre to produce workers for the kingdom of God (Matthew 9:37-38). It is with this vision that God has been working in the members of CFC but also through the members of CFC to become workers for God.

As we reflect back on 2015, we can see how God has been working faithfully in the members of CFC. Although the church has been in the same location since 1990, the demographics of CFC membership have changed since it first began. Many more out-of-state and international students can be found attending small groups and other church events as the admission of these students has increased at the University of Illinois. (The University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana has the largest international student population in the U.S.) The number of non-university students also continues to grow as

post-graduates settle down in the community to work and build their families. With the increase of post-graduates living in the community, the number of children attending our church also continues to increase. In addition to being a church with many different age groups, we also have a diversity of ethnicities, with over twenty different ethno-linguistic groups represented at CFC. Although the demographics of the church have changed, through the preaching of God's Word and prayer, God continues to minister to the members of CFC.

God has also been working through the members of CFC to share His love with the world. Whether it has been through events such as the New Student Week Picnic or the Summer Festival, programs such as the Summer Missions Programs, or ministries such as International Student Connection, we are doing our best to share God's love with the world.It is our hope and prayer that CFC will be a church that will serve and love the Lord maximally, so that God will be maximally glorified in and through our lives. We desire for every day we live to be the day that we love Jesus the most. Difficulties may come along the way, but through the Word and prayer, we will fix our eyes on the One who is and always be faithful. May God be praised!

Raising workers for His kingdom!

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leadership info

2016Ester Cha*Mary ChaApril ChoSarah ChoiSteve Choi *Aaron ChunPeter Hahn *Itch HungJi JungSusan Jung Kim* John Kim

MINISTRIES

CURRENT STAFFRev Dr. Min J. Chung, Senior Pastor

Rev. David Kang, Associate PastorCRH and GBS Area

Rev. Kevin (KJ) Kim, Associate PastorAFM and FAR/PAR Area

Pastor Jim Han, Assistant Pastor FAR/PAR Area

Pastor Sean Lee, Assistant PastorISR Area

Pastor Tony Thomas, Assistant PastorEthnic and ABEL Area

OFFICERS

2015Ester Cha*Mary ChaApril ChoJinny Cho *Sarah ChoiSteve Choi *Aaron ChunPeter Hahn*Itch HungJi JungSusan Jung*Charles Kim*John Kim

* Indicates Officer Meeting Attendee

Haeran LeeJohn Sooho LeeSharon Danbi LeeLauren MaLinn MinAileen MoonTravis MuiJong Tae Park *June ParkPhilip Su *Hannah YeamJisoo Yoon

Haeran LeeJohn Sooho LeeSharon LeeSharon Danbi LeeLauren MaAileen Moon Travis MuiJong Tae Park *June ParkJosue PernilloPhilip Su *Charlie WanHannah Yeam

Resource Ministries

AUDIO RESOURCE - Haley MuiCHAIRS - Sam MangFOOD - Alexandra ParkHOSPITALITY - Christine YuHYMNS - Jenny (Hyun) Kim, Grace MoonSCRIBES - Sammy YooSPECIAL PRAISE - Elizabeth ChaWELCOMING/VISITORS - Lulu Kao

Committees

FINANCE - Ester Cha

MISSIONS - Steve Choi

WORSHIP - Dae Woung Kang

Creative Arts

DESIGN - Marian JordaDRAMA - Jon GeorgeMUSTARD SEEDS - Itch HungPHOTOGRAPHY - Joel SongVIDEO - Soomin Hyun

Education

NURSERY - Yun Jung Yi

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Jinny Cho

YOUTH GROUP - Joe Tek Yun

Missions

SUMMER SCHOOL - Paul Han

SUMMER MISSIONS PROGRAM - June Park

Other

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FELLOWSHIP - Dr. Harold Yoon

HISPANIC OUTREACH MINISTRY (HOM) - Josue Pernillo

INDIAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (ICF) - Pastor Tony Thomas

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONNECTIONS (ISC) - JT Park / Steve Choi / Natalie Mullen

KOREAN-SPEAKING BIBLE STUDY (KOBS) - Jon Ahn

TAIWANESE INVESTIGATIVE BIBLE STUDY (TIBS) - Matt Lee

TABLE OF CONTENTS2 PASTORS' LETTER

3 LEADERSHIP INFO

4-5 CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

6 DEMOGRAPHICS

7 ATTENDANCE

8-9 EDUCATION PROGRAM

10-11 MISSIONS SUPPORT

12-13 SMP / SUMMER SCHOOL

14 FINANCE SUMMARY

15 STATEMENT OF FAITH

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SMALL GROUP DISTRIBUTION BY AREAS

ABEL CRH FARPAR ISR

ALLEN, BUSEY- EVANS, LINCOLN AVE RESIDENCE

HALLS

Pastor Tony Thomas

89 total

CHAMPAIGNRESIDENCE HALLS

Rev. David Kang

312 total

FLORIDA AVERESIDENCE HALLS

PENNSYLVANIAAVE RESIDENCE

HALLS

Rev. Kevin J. KimPastor Jim Han

231 total

ILLINOIS STREETRESIDENCE HALLS

Pastor Sean Lee

135 total

AFM GBS ETHNIC/ISC

ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRY

Rev. Kevin J. Kim

126 total

GRADUATE BIBLE STUDY

Rev. David Kang

79 total

ETHNIC MINISTRIES/INTERNATIONAL

STUDENT CONNECTIONS

Pastor Tony Thomas

207 total

church membership

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CHURCH MEMBERSHIP1,351 PEOPLE

UNDERGRAD SG

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demographics

YEAR DISTRIBUTION

RACE/ETHNICITY

Throughout the year, CFC has a number of events and meetings which are geared towards strengthening and training up its members to become Kingdom workers in both their present and future callings. Being in Urbana-Champaign, the church cycle follows the academic (August–May) and summer (June –August) school schedules. The chart below reflects participation in various church-wide events during 2015.

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SPECIAL EVENTS ATTENDANCE

attendanceWEEKLY MEETING ATTENDANCE

education programs

No longer just students ranging from ages 18-24, our congregation now consists of a number of newborns and toddlers on up. CFC provides programs starting from Nursery (ages 1-3), Sunday School (grades Pre-School – 5th) and Youth Group (Middle School and High School) that meet concurrently with the 12:30PM adult Lord’s Day services. The aim of these ministries is to provide a safe and Christ-centered environment in order to plant seeds of faith through weekly meetings and teacher-student interactions.

YOUTH GROUPContact Person: Joe Tek Yun

9 volunteers62 Students

The vision of the CFC youth group is aligned with the church vision of raising kingdom workers to serve Christ in this generation. The youth group ministers to students from grades 6 to 12. The schedule includes weekly Sunday service, Friday night activities (consisting of games, seminars and/or prayer meetings), fellowship hang-outs, and main retreats/events throughout the year.

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SPECIAL BIBLE STUDIES APOLOGETICS - Rev. David Kang

EVANGELISM - Pastor Sean Lee

CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS - Pastor Tony Thomas

MARKETPLACE BIBLE STUDY - Dr. Min J. Chung

MISSIONS BIBLE STUDY - Pastor Sean Lee

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I & II - Pastor Jim Han

UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE - Pastor Sean and Rev KJ Kim

HELPERS PROGRAM - Rev KJ Kim

Contact Persons: Jinny Cho, Tiffany Jon

22 volunteers96 students

The Sunday School ministry focuses on introducing Scriptural knowledge and its application to children. The aim is to make worship and Biblical messages accessible for young minds from ages 3-11 years old. The weekly schedule includes Worship (primary and upper elementary) and Bible Study according to grade levels each Sunday during the 12:30PM service.

NURSERYContact Person: Yun Jung Yi 11 volunteers18 students

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The Nursery ministry provides care for one- to two-year-old children during the 12:30PM service on Sundays when there are 2 services. During this time, the children eat lunch and have play time. The two-year-old children also have “Story Time,” which is a short worship time with a Bible lesson, prayer, songs, and an activity.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

missions support

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NORTH AMERICAAaron and Julie Otis

(Ucluelet, BC Canada)Global Partners USA

KIM-NETKOSTA

Mission to North AmericaRev. Henry Koh

MIDWEST USAThe Redemption Church

Rev. Jong Park (IL) Restoration Community Church

Rev. Brian Park (IL)Campus Crusade for Christ

UnChong and Scott Burkey (IL) Urbana Theological Seminary (IL)

Covenant Life ChurchRev. Jung Lee (MN)

Harvest Church of MadisonRev. Paul Chi (WI)

WEST USADr. Peter & Joann Kim (AZ)

OC InternationalRev. Daniel Oh (CO)

EAST USABiblical Theological Seminary (PA)Grace Christian Fellowship Pastor I.J. Kim (VA)

AFRICAHolistic MissionsRev. Eun Yong Lee (Africa)Rev. Paul Kwang Suk Park (West Africa)EMARev. Jong Ahn (Burundi)EMARev. Jong Pyo Im (Kenya)Nairobi Baptist Church Gebre Ighzabiher Kahsai (Kenya)EMAEun Bin Koh (Kenya)EMASook Ja Suh (Kenya)

MIDDLE EAST9 missionaries

CENTRAL ASIA2 missionaries

EAST ASIA7 missionariesEMA Rev. Young Dae Kim (Korea)Global Partners Rev. Yong Joong Cho (Korea)SIM Rev. Kyung Sul and Hye Won Kim (Korea)SEED International Rev. Man Sook and Esther Kang (Japan)

SOUTHEAST ASIA19 missionaries

MISSIONS SUPPORTED BY CFC

The vision of CFC is Matthew 9:37-38, to produce Kingdom workers. To this end, we partner with a number of workers by supporting them through prayer and finances. Listed below are various seminarians, ministries, and missionaries CFC supports.

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NORTH AMERICAAaron and Julie Otis

(Ucluelet, BC Canada)Global Partners USA

KIM-NETKOSTA

Mission to North AmericaRev. Henry Koh

MIDWEST USAThe Redemption Church

Rev. Jong Park (IL) Restoration Community Church

Rev. Brian Park (IL)Campus Crusade for Christ

UnChong and Scott Burkey (IL) Urbana Theological Seminary (IL)

Covenant Life ChurchRev. Jung Lee (MN)

Harvest Church of MadisonRev. Paul Chi (WI)

WEST USADr. Peter & Joann Kim (AZ)

OC InternationalRev. Daniel Oh (CO)

EAST USABiblical Theological Seminary (PA)Grace Christian Fellowship Pastor I.J. Kim (VA)

AFRICAHolistic MissionsRev. Eun Yong Lee (Africa)Rev. Paul Kwang Suk Park (West Africa)EMARev. Jong Ahn (Burundi)EMARev. Jong Pyo Im (Kenya)Nairobi Baptist Church Gebre Ighzabiher Kahsai (Kenya)EMAEun Bin Koh (Kenya)EMASook Ja Suh (Kenya)

MIDDLE EAST9 missionaries

CENTRAL ASIA2 missionaries

EAST ASIA7 missionariesEMA Rev. Young Dae Kim (Korea)Global Partners Rev. Yong Joong Cho (Korea)SIM Rev. Kyung Sul and Hye Won Kim (Korea)SEED International Rev. Man Sook and Esther Kang (Japan)

SOUTHEAST ASIA19 missionaries

JAPAN

Team Leaders: Pastor Jim Han / Reverend KJ Kim4 - Week Team: 13 participants, June 10 - July 82 - Week Young Adult Team: 3 participants, July 10-23

The purpose of this trip was to enable young adults and the recent college graduates of our church to serve in a cross-cultural ministry by Pastor Katsuya. CFC first started working with J-house back in 2004. We both share a common vision of raising up kingdom workers to be godly men and women in this generation. We worked with other missionaries in J-House to invite students from nearby campuses to the church and to share the Gospel with them. Also, we got an opportunity to help with two new church plants in Kobe and Kyoto. Our main focus was to bridge Japanese college students to the Gospel and connect them to the local church so that they, in turn, can be raised up to reach other Japanese people.

missions: smp & summer schoolSUMMER MISSIONS PROGRAMIn addition to supporting people serving as full-time workers overseas, CFC also participates in the Great Commission by sending out short-term teams in the summer. Participants began preparing for SMP in February 2015, learning about the culture, raising support, and most importantly, laying a foundation of prayer. Administration Team: Pastor Sean Lee, Alex Park, Sarah Kwon Sarah Oh, Sooho Lee, David Kim Finance- Christine Yu, Esther Chan 32 participants9 volunteers

SMP FINANCE SUMMARYIncomeDonations Received Japan (4-week and YA teams) $53,095.32 Northeast Asia $17,060.00 Program - General $4,975 Easter Dinner $3,380.74Program Fees $840.00 TOTAL INCOME $79,351.06

ExpensesTeam Expenses Japan (4-week and YA teams) $41,291.35 Northeast Asia $22,155.08Program Expenses $1,474.27 TOTAL EXPENSES $64,920.70

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NORTHEAST ASIA TEAMTeam Leader: Pastor Sean LeeJune 15 - June 296 participants

This was the second year CFC worked alongside REAH International and a university in Northeast Asia to host a leadership program for college students. The program was designed to have lasting impact on the student leaders that were mentored by the faculty. The team provided career guidance and leadership skills that could help in their future to be global leaders, especially in that region. The team members gave seminars, taught English and built relationships with the college students.

SUMMER SCHOOLOverseeing Administration: Paul Han, Sarah Choi, Mikey Park, Terry Jeon (Volunteer Coordinator), Jon Ahn (Finances) [Pastor KJ, our education pastor, also worked closely with us] June 22 - July 24 (Training Week: June 20-24)

21 teachers36 volunteers105 children

From our humble beginnings with a small group of Sunday School students, CFC Summer School has expanded into a five-week program, which includes many children from the community as well. We continue to strive for a quality program (four week academic and one week VBS curriculum) through which we actively participate in domestic missions. Our purpose is teach and train all attending children the Gospel to ultimately impact generations to come.

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SUMMER SCHOOL FINANCE SUMMARY Income $49,696.13 Expenses $39,199.66 Outgoing Donations $575.55

KENYA TEACHERS TEAM

Team facilitator: Amos Lee July 11 – July 285 participants

SHORT-TERM MISSIONS

CFC has sponsored the Kenya teacher trip for the past 7 years. Annually, we hold a 10 day conference and use this time to lecture, work in small groups, and worship together as the body of Christ. Our main focus throughout the conference was to create study guides using the Kenyan guidelines and provide these free of charge to the local teachers. These study guides are important in helping them study and prepare for their certification tests in order to be qualified to teach in the local schools. These church schools are important institutions in their communities and act as a ministry for the families who attend.

EXPENSES

finance summary

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INCOMEGeneral Operations Giving Donations $43,979.94 Tithes/Offering $1,085,309.04 Other Income $47,500.81

$1,129,288.98

Other Accounts Summer School $49,696.13 SMP $79,351.06 Reserve $1,483.56 Youth Group Cash Fund $2,257.00

Total General Operations

Total Expense $748,408.32Total Income $1,271,285.84

NET INCOME $522,877.52

EXPENSEGeneral Operations Operations Education $6,409.11 Events $80,040.82 Fees $1,370. Ministries $28,609.47 Property Buildings $20,825.67 Vehicles $38,521.79 Web $297.23 Total Operations $175,776.86

Personnel Payroll Expenses Education $13,200.00 Insurance $87,486.06 Salaries $173,502.40 Taxes $8,510.66 Total Payroll Expenses $282,699.12 Conferences $2,439.25 Meetings $2,432.30 Travel $21,224.76 Other $1,238.04 Total Personnel $310,033.47

Missions Domestic Once $16,000.00 Domestic Regular $55,100.00 Overseas Once $42,000.00 Overseas Regular $28,200.00 Mercy $2,428.64 Seminarian Support $1,205.00 Total Missions $144,933.64

Other Accounts Summer School $39,775.21 SMP $64,920.70

INCOME

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WE BELIEVE...... the Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and the Divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life.

... in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

... that Jesus Christ is the true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins, arose bodily from the dead, and ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of God the Father; He is our High Priest and Advocate.

... that man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore totally lost, unable to save himself, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can he obtain salvation and eternal life.

... that only those whom God calls in His grace, through no choice of their own, will express faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.

... that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only those who receive Jesus Christ through faith and repentance become children of God.

... that water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the church during that present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation.

... that the true Church is composed of all regenerated believers who are united together in the body of Christ of which He is the Head.

... in the personal and imminent coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that this hope has a vital bearing on the present personal life and service of the believer.

... in the bodily resurrection of the dead, of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.

statement of faith

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