Annual Report — Springs Community Church

Year in Review

2024

People Blessings

The mission of Springs Community Church is to learn, live, and love Kingdom Life together. In 2024, SCC began our 40th year of ministry and we are as committed to bringing the Kingdom of God to Colorado Springs now as that small group of people was in 1985. Together we are pursuing sacred friendships and deep spiritual transformation while bringing a Spirit-empowered witness to a world that needs the hope of Jesus Christ. These values are the heart of Kingdom Life and we are grateful to God for allowing us to partner with him in this life-changing work. Read on for the blessings we celebrate from 2024.

Essential Ministries

Essential ministries are ongoing and open to everyone, every week.

142

Average Sunday Attendance
42

Average Sunday Attendance in Children’s Ministry
67

Average unique live stream views per week
20%

Sunday visitors that went on to engage in life at SCC
5

Baptisms
90

Adults and 17 kids participate in 8 Kingdom Life Communities

72 School of Ministry

Seventy Two utilizes three distinct, but interconnected and equally important, models for Christian education (courses, formation, and apprenticeship) to provide gospel training that will equip disciples for whatever God is calling them to. In August, Seventy Two School celebrated its first two graduates: Dennis Gaymon and Braxton More.

“I had felt a calling to ministry for years but I wasn’t sure how to move forward. Seminary wasn’t a financially viable option, but I knew of no better choice at the time. [Seventy Two] became exactly what I needed, deepening my biblical understanding, sharpening my ability to teach and preach, and equipping me to eventually lead in evangelism with confidence and boldness. 72 didn’t just train me; it has affirmed and prepared me for the ministry God has placed on my heart.” –Braxton More

4

Students committed to full program
13

Completed one-year formation program
70

Participants in 5 Seventy Two Courses

SCC Preschool

The SCC Preschool completed its 38th year in 2024. Our preschool has two goals for our students, that they love God and love school! Last year our staff of 19 teachers and aides, led by Director Theresa Becker, provided a high-quality early childhood education as they demonstrated the love of Jesus to 158 kids.

Sharing in the Joys of Life

We love to celebrate family milestones together! Congratulations to the Roland family on the birth of daughter Ruth and to Rona Culp and Charles Castle on their marriage. God bless you all!

Stewardship Blessings

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

223

Volunteer positions filled across 15 different ministries

157

Families made a financial gift
25

First-Time Givers
12

Families supported through the Need Fund
$24,130

Decrease in mortgage debt

We are thankful for the blessing of our property and facility and continue to make investments to ensure its upkeep and care. In 2024, along with regular upkeep, we also repaired and resealed half of our parking lot and installed fiber internet lines.

Blessed to be a Blessing!

Once a month, a group of seven ladies gather to make cards that are used to encourage our congregation in times of need and our church and preschool staff on their birthdays and holidays. Not content with this ministry, they expanded their ministry to bless residents at Solista Senior Living with cards on birthdays and holidays. That ministry then expanded even further: this group now visits Solista once a month, helping residents with different crafts and activities. This small group sent nearly 570 cards last year, brightening the days of literally hundreds of people, not to mention the time spent at Solista. We give thanks to God for this group who offered what they had to Him and how he multiplied their efforts for the glory of his kingdom.

Missions Support

9.5% of congregational giving was distributed among the following mission partners/agencies:

Avant Ministries, Western Asia

Crossroads Mission Care, Dixon Springs, Tennessee

Elshadai Child Development Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Gaby El Aouad/King Jesus Church, Beirut, Lebanon

Entrust

Hinds Feet, Colorado Springs

Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church, Dulce, New Mexico

Marian House Kitchen, Colorado Springs

Mercy’s Gate, Colorado Springs

Mountain Vista Community School, Colorado Springs

Sandy & Albino Rodriguez/La Casa Del Maestro, Cusco, Peru

Roper Sillada, Philippines

Women of Grace, Colorado Springs

Wycliffe Bible Translators, Colorado Springs

YWAM, Colorado Springs

Mission Trips

SCC sent two mission teams in 2024. In July, four people traveled to Dulce, New Mexico, to serve Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church. In their short time, they painted and made repairs to the church, organized the church kitchen, participated in community events, and provided relational support to Pastor Brad and his family. In October, six people went to Dixon Springs, Tennessee, and served Crossroads Mission Care. They helped Crossroads with their community workday, insulating the new kitchen, removing a defunct chimney, and providing relational support to Gil and Patti Carter.

Income: $793,366

Congregational Giving: $617,483

Antenna Leases: $55,543

Release of Designated Funds: $26,250

Preschool Operations: $62,732

Need Fund: $15,708

Other: $15,650

Expenses: $760,084

Salaries: $339,690
Facility/Grounds: $158,909
Employee Benefits: $97,054
Missions Support: $58,779
Administration: $35,169
Reserves: $25,000
Adult, Children, Youth and Care Ministries: $17,918
Alliance of Reformed Churches Assessments: $11,984
Worship Arts: $8,167
Other: $7,414

Official financial reports are available upon request; email natalie@springsco.church to request a copy.

SCC Through the Year

January

SCC launched a collection for the food bank at our partner school, Mountain Vista. Over the course of the year, SCC donated more than 1,500 items!
February

Twenty-five people gathered weekly for a study on “The Bait of Satan,” exploring forgiveness and freedom from offense.
March

The annual Easter Eggstravaganza brought 90 kids and adults through a journey to the cross and our Good Friday and Easter services welcomed a total of 438 people.
April

The SCC board and staff teams gathered for a snowy retreat in Black Forest, reflecting on the Father’s love for us and looking ahead to how God is leading SCC into a new season of ministry.
May

SCC continued its partnership with COSILoveYou. Approximately 100 people served on the CityServe Days in May and October and several people joined the team for the CityWide Worship Night.
June

Colorado Springs launched the “1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings” initiative in 2024, encouraging neighbors to come together as a way to combat loneliness and social isolation. In partnership with COSILoveYou, SCC sponsored five block parties in local neighborhoods.
July

At Scuba Vacation Bible School 90 kids, with the help of dozens of volunteers, learned that God is a friend to them.
August

We celebrated the dedication and excellence of our volunteers at our annual appreciation dinner. A great mystery was afoot and we were all relieved when Hyst-Eric was banished and Pastor Eric was restored to his place of leadership at SCC.
September

The Mission Connect Team hosted a Mission Fair. The congregation was able to learn more about 16 different local, national, and international mission partners.
October

SCC hosted four renewal and prayer vigil weekends in 2024, including one in October focused on baptism of the Holy Spirit. One hundred twenty people participated in these services and nearly all 24 hours of each weekend was covered in prayer.
November

This November marked the end of our two-year contract with JT Reece, who served as the Director of Community Engagement. JT’s impact at SCC will be felt for a long time and we are grateful for the lay leaders who will continue his good work.
December

The Innkeeper’s Banquet celebrated the Christmas season with 164 people in attendance, 38% of whom were guests.