Welcome
Message from Our Lead Pastor
In 2019, God moved in an incredible way in many areas of our ministry. Our Defending Your Faith apologetics courses equipped 800 people with knowledge, useful tools, and practical skills to articulate, defend, and share their faith with competence and confidence. And through our Quest College Ministry, we also taught these classes at different local colleges and universities to impact students.
In addition, the culmination of our 4RStudents Movement—through your tremendous generosity—resulted in the completed renovation of our student ministry spaces at both campuses.
We also had a September to remember thanks to what we called, Welcome Back Month.
During each weekend in September, there was a specific element of our service focused on relational growth. It was through these efforts that 200 people joined our
Small Groups, 400 people signed up to become volunteers, and 100
people were baptized, as well as other great examples of our Christ Church community flourishing.
We’re extremely thankful and humbled by all that God was able to do through our ministry in what was an unforgettable year! We look forward to more life-transforming ministry.
Our King Cometh!
Dr. David Ireland
OUR FAMILY
Our volunteers are the best! Every facet of our ministry is strengthened by amazing people who give of their time, energy, and talent. This year, our collective efforts led to more than 1,500 decisions for Christ and we proudly welcomed 200 new members into our church family!
1,500
Decisions for Christ200
New Members Welcomed to the Christ Church Family15,000
Volunteer Hours fromOur Serving Teams
2,100
Volunteer Hours from Our Dream Team*5,600
Volunteer Hours from First Impressions Team(Welcome Services)**
*Dream Team = Volunteers who support the Christ Church staff during business hours
**First Impressions Team (Welcome Services) = Ushers, Greeters, and Welcome Center Hosts who help ensure a warm and friendly environment to all guests during our weekend experience
To learn more about volunteering at Christ Church, or to sign up for a Serving Team, visit ChristChurchUSA.org/Serve.
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Water Baptism Weekend holds a special place in our hearts! During this weekend, the entire church collectively rejoices with people taking this faith-building step! With family and friends watching, their public declaration of a special inward change is spotlighted and celebrated during these unforgettable experiences!
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Public Declarations for ChristFor more info about Water Baptism or to sign up, visit ChristChurchUSA.org/WaterBaptism.
For more info about Water Baptism or to sign up, visit ChristChurchUSA.org
/WaterBaptism.
In February 2019, we began hosting a nine-week apologetics course at both campuses titled, Defending Your Faith. Through these classes, hundreds were trained and equipped to answer difficult questions about the Christian faith through lectures, video snippets, debates, and small-group discussions. By the end of the course, they were empowered to defend their faith in a way that is logical, reasonable, and always open-minded—invariably with the goal of winning people to Christ in mind.
We followed this winter offering with a seven-week fall semester in October. And for both semesters, we also took the course to college campuses via our Quest College Ministry. In total, 800 people were better equipped to become more effective disciples! Defending Your Faith serves as a practical yet powerful representation of how we walk out our missional statement of Uniting People to God and People to People.
800
Defenders Empowered and Equipped to Defend and Share Their Faith16
Total Number of Weeks Course Was Offered(2 Semesters)
If you’re interested in taking an apologetics course, we still offer Defending Your Faith online. Visit DefendingFaith.org to learn more and register.
LEARN MORESmall Groups
Around here, we lovingly refer to Small Groups as the heartbeat of Christ Church. Whether you are in a LIFE Group, which consists of about 5-12 members that meet twice per month, or a LIFE Activity Group, which offers you the opportunity of sharing an interest or hobby with like-minded people—there’s a Small Group waiting for you!
There are groups for married couples, singles, teens, young adults, and more designed to foster spiritual growth and community. Check out the video below to see how our Small Groups transform friends into family!
1,059
Members of Our Small Groups Community79
Different Small Groups Overall(LIFE and LIFE Activity Groups)
To learn more about our Small Groups or to sign up, visit ChristChurchUSA.org/Groups.
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In March, our 4RS Movement—in which you generously pledged to go above and beyond your tithes and offerings to give to the next generation—came to a close. This ending marked the beginning of a cultural shift; the emphasized focus on our youth means that student ministry will be at the forefront of our Church culture. Although we recognize that we still have work to do to make student ministries one of our greatest strengths, in 2019 we made major strides! From the unveiling of our mascots (Tripp and Journey) and hundreds of children gathering at our 2019 VBS, to an overnight Teen Retreat at our Montclair Campus, to us bringing our apologetics course (Defending Your Faith) to local college campuses—each area of our student ministry was strengthened. This would not be possible without your faithful commitment! The renovation of our student spaces at both campuses serves as a bold reminder that Christ Church will never be the same. Thank you for being 4RStudents!
410
Kids Ministered to at Children’s Services Each Weekend
200
Teens Ministered to at Teen Services Each Weekend
24
College Students Selected for Internship Program40
Students Equipped After Taking On-Campus Version of Defending Your FaithQ Highlights
Tripp and Journey became a part of our Quest Kids family; Quest Teens gathered for an evening of Small Groups; Quest College interns acquired hands-on experience; and Quest Young Adults met for a night of worship and fellowship.
For more info about our Quest Student Ministries, please visit ChristChurchUSA.org/Quest.
LEARN MOREVBS
Power Up was the theme for our 2019 Vacation Bible School (VBS), and our foundational Scripture for our exciting full-day, weeklong summer camp was:
"God's power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life."
God’s power was certainly on display throughout the week as children (Rising Kindergarten–Rising 5th Grade) grew in relationship amongst each other through sports, games, and fellowship. This awesome ministry opportunity not only led to an unforgettable experience for the kids (and all who participated), but we also saw lives forever changed when about a dozen children made a decision for Christ!
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Kids Experienced God’s Power at Our Full-Day, Weeklong Summer CampFor more info about our Vacation Bible School, visit ChristChurchUSA.org/VBS.
LEARN MOREMarriage Seminar
Our 2019 Secrets to a Great Marriage seminar was designed for couples seeking to enjoy a stronger, healthier, and more satisfying marriage. Through practical tips and strategies, as well as interactive exercises, 134 marriages were strengthened! In addition, couples experienced forgiveness as they wrote letters to each other and breakthrough as they renewed their marriage covenants!
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Couples RenewedFor more info about our Marriage Ministry, visit ChristChurchUSA.org/Marriage.
LEARN MOREWomen’s Conference
In November, our Women’s Ministry (Bloom) hosted an impactful one-day conference titled, Be Fearless, led by our very own Dr. Marlinda Ireland, as well as TV personality/author Kristi Watts, and author Kelly Balarie. The conference not only attracted hundreds of women from Christ Church, but it also ministered to women from our surrounding communities and region. In an environment of praise and prayer, over 1,000 women were given practical tips and strategies—designed to empower them to boldly and courageously fulfill their God-given purpose!
1,000 Women
Empowered to Fulfill Their God-Given PurposeFor more info about our Bloom Women’s Ministry, visit ChristChurchUSA.org/Bloom.
LEARN MORETri-County Fair
For the seventh year in a row, Christ Church hosted one of the area’s largest community events, the Tri-County Fair (TCF). Thousands of families enjoyed fireworks, rides, games, food, and much more! TCF provides us a wonderful opportunity to introduce people to the hope of Jesus, and our love-fueled ministry, for the first time. And in 2019, we were blessed to host 15,000 members of the community during this four-day event—with 10,000 first-time visitors!
We couldn’t have done it without our awesome volunteers. Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2019 Tri-County Fair the best yet!
15,000
Members of the Community Hosted600
Volunteers Served2,500
Volunteer Hours10,000
First-Time VisitorsAttendees by year since 2012
For more info about our Tri-County Fair, visit tricountyfair.org.
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Our culture of prayer is glaringly evident when we gather annually for Prayerfest, and 2019 was no exception! Every July, thousands gather in an atmosphere of worship, preaching, and of course—PRAYER! This special day is designed to lead every one present to an unforgettable God encounter, and what makes this day extra special is that people come expecting their miracle!
We prepare for Prayerfest over a six-week period, by going on a Prayer Journey that readies our hearts to cry out to God for our personal, regional, and global needs. Year after year, lives are forever changed through the transformative ministry that happens on this unforgettable day!
2,500
Experienced Transformational Ministry15,000
Viewers OnlineFor more info about Prayerfest, visit Prayerfest.net.
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Following the success of The Preaching Seminar in 2018, the conference expanded to two days in 2019, with ministry leaders from around the country descending upon our Rockaway Campus. Led by our very own Drs. David and Marlinda Ireland—along with a team of other renowned and passionate preachers—emerging pastors, seminary students, and other church leaders came together for a time of encouragement and teaching designed to take their ministries to the next level. Armed with practical tips, strategies, and resources, attendees left Christ Church better equipped to empower their congregations and more effectively spread the good news!
400
Ministry Leaders Coached During 2-Day EventCommunity Engagement
Our banner year ended on a strong note—with our “Ticket to Hope” Christmas musical! Through our annual free Christmas Concert, we engaged the community with a dramatic performance that featured acting, dancing, and of course, singing! “Ticket to Hope” was much more than a blend of the arts that delighted thousands in our community; it was a triumphant and powerful reminder that Jesus is the reason for the season!
4,000
Community Members Hosted at Our Christmas Concerts
As a church, we fully embrace Jesus' Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-19) and have accepted His call to cross-culturally share the Gospel. And we are so thankful that your faithful giving allows us to take our ministry to every part of the globe. Our Missions philosophy (see buttons below) reminds people that there are many ways to be missions-minded even if you never step foot on a plane.
CC Global in Nicaragua
In 2019, our hearts were in the heart of Central America—Nicaragua! In two separate missions trips, we witnessed healing, restoration, and lives transformed by Christ!
- 600+ men, women, and children were ministered to at local churches
- 30+ local businesses received a two-day Entrepreneurship Seminar
- 60+ pastors/leaders were equipped to train their congregations on evangelism
- Classes were taught on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and sexual purity
- Life-changing breakthroughs happened in small group sessions
To learn more about CC Global and the variety of ways you can get involved in Missions, visit ChristChurchUSA.org/Missions.
To learn more about CC Global and the variety of ways you can get involved in Missions, visit ChristChurchUSA.org
/Missions.
Financial Highlights
Based on Independently Audited Financial Statements
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
| Rev. David D. Ireland, Ph.D., Lead Pastor, Christ Church |
| Rev. Marlinda Ireland, D.Min., Worship & Creative Arts Pastor, Christ Church |
| Paul J. Barnish, MBA, President, WP Realty |
| Rev. Pierre du Plessis, Senior Pastor, The Father’s House |
| Johanna Faries, Commissioner of Call of Duty League, Activision Blizzard Esports |
| Rev. Anthony Franklin, East Campus Pastor, Christ Church |
| Erika Gerena, Consultant, Erika Gerena, Inc. |
| Rev. Ron Gonzalez, Counseling Pastor, Christ Church |
| Rev. Brian Jacks, CEO & Founder of WiConnect LLC |
| Jose Lastra, Chief Financial Officer, YMCA Of Montclair, NJ |
| Richard Nunes, Esq., Assistant Deputy Public Defender |
| Wunmi Osinubi, M.D., M.Sc., MBA, FRCA, Physician, Occupational & Environmental Health Associates, Inc. |
| Terry Trayvick, Founder & CEO, Level Five Management Consulting, LLC. |
Thank You for Demonstrating God’s Heart THROUGH Your Generosity.
Our mission of Uniting People to God and People to People would not be possible without your faithful giving! Thank you for all that you do to help us advance the Kingdom!
“A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.”