Overview

1. Overview

2. Church History • Seeds of faith were planted and are now bearing fruit in the form of 30 acres of property, four municipal buildings, relevant ministries for every age group, a state-of-the-art daycare, weekly attendance of more than 1,000 adults and children, and plans to build one of the largest sanctuaries in the area for worship. • The church started in a garage with 10 people. Shortly after, it transitioned to a hotel building with 50 people weekly. From an elementary school to its own property in October of 1996, the church blossomed. • An educational building was added in 1997 and a daycare in 1999 with a full children's playground but ever growing crowds made it necessary for yet another worship center. • By 2000, two more services were added to accommodate more people hungry for the word of God. In Phase III, the Family Life Center, a new teen building and food and clothing shelter for the local community were completed. • Some eleven years later, Faith Outreach Church continues to thrive as it has from its very inception. The church works hand in hand with three other facets of ministry – Richard B. Peoples Sr. Ministries, F.O.C.L.C., and Kindercare Daycare – each with its own emphasis for reaching thousands of people every year locally, as well as around the world. • The vision for Faith Outreach Christian Life Center continues to flourish under the anointing of God and the leadership of Bishop Peoples.

3. A • Audio / Video Ministry - making it possible for our congregation to hear the Word. Records all Sunday services and Bible studies. Ensures master tapes of these services are given to the book store for duplication and sale. Edits tapes for play on the radio broadcast for special services, and support of ministries or speakers during services away from the church. Request for support must be received no later than 14 days prior to the event. Note: The only services that will be supported without a written request are Sunday services and Wednesday night Bible studies. • Athletic Ministry - Handles more than just the sporting events of F.O.C.L.C. • This department promotes the development of a personal fitness regimen and healthy lifestyle for its participants. In addition to nutritional counseling, training and the frequent seminars hosted by nutritionists and certified trainers, individuals may also participate in step aerobics, body sculpting classes (weight training), running and walking. This program focuses on boosting each player's level of self-confidence and enhances character through teamwork, problem-solving and positive conduct. • Spring Season:Basketball (Ages 17 through 34) and (Ages 35 and up)*League begins April 26 through May 24* Registration packets are available at the Athletic Desk Summer Season:Basketball Camp (Ages 5-17)Objective:Learn fundamentals of speed-power-control dribbling, passing, shooting, and the purpose of teamwork, character, leadership, and the value of hard work.

4. A-E In-Touch Bookstore - opened to the community in 2002. It’s on-line operations began in 2007. Always leading people to teaching materials and great gifts • Clothing & Food Bank - Resource coordinators assist these individuals in acquiring resources such as food and clothing. • Angel Food Ministries, a national non-profit organization, to help you stretch your food dollars further. We do this with the love of Jesus by offering a box of quality food worth approximately $60 for which you pay only $21. The menu changes each month, but always includes name brand meats, vegetables, fruit, eggs and dessert. This food can feed a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. • Creative Arts Ministry - Consists of the Choir (Children/Youth and Adult), praise group, and musicians; They are responsible for praise service during regular services and special events, and available for all out trips. • Music – Instrumental; Vocal • Dance – Spirit Led; Mime; Steppers • Deacons - Our Goal is to be the most responsible, effective and to take ownership in supporting our churches Mission: “We are the voice and the hand that encourages people to change their lives with hope, comfort and peace."  • Over 2000 years ago, the Holy Spirit spoke a word to His Holy Apostles and told them how to order, organize, and ordain the Early Church. The Word that the Holy Spirit spoke in the 3rd Chapter of the Book of Acts was the word - Deacon. For indeed one of the offices that was instituted by the Holy Spirit and revered within the Early church was the Office of the Deacon. Ordained Deacon serves in communion service, baptismal service, weddings, funerals and ordination services. Serves in sensitive areas within the church. • Evangelistic Ministry - Reaching out to our community, city, state and the world. Travels throughout various areas of Augusta providing special seminars and door- to-door Soul winning at least once a month. The purpose Department is to: • Win the lost; Mobilize the congregation • Bring in the harvest to FOCLC; Increase community awareness of FOCLC

5. F-K • Family Interactive "I don't want to get lost in the crowd." "Will I be able to get to make friends and get connected?" "They have so many people, they surely don't need me." These are common concerns and assumptions about getting involved in a large church. The Twelve Tribes have been gathered to assist new and existing members with their concerns. The F.I.M. ministry gives members an opportunity to be a part of smaller groups of believers who love, nurture and serve one another. It's members opportunity to know and be known in more personal ways than is possible through a weekly worship and Word experience. It is a powerful opportunity to be blessed and to be a blessing. • Finance Department - A network of professionals that offers a variety of services to the community, such as biweekly financial workshops, tax return preparation assistance, personal financial counseling, and informative workshops and seminars designed to educate and empower individuals to make wise financial decisions. • Food Ministry - Cater dinners, receptions and banquets for F.O.C.L.C.  • Greeters -Our Greeters are on the front line at FOCLC. They are one of the smiling faces outside our doors! Our Hostesses aid in the flow of services, providing Newcomer packets and bulletins, and giving welcoming smiles. • Health Care – The ministry of healing at its finest. They are a team of Doctors, RNs, LPNs, Therapists, and more ready to minister to the body as well as the mind. Theirs is a holistic ministry which embodies the Vision, Purpose, and Destiny of this ministry. • Intercessory Prayer Ministry – Watching as well as praying these Watchman, Warriors, Gatekeepers, Worshippers, and Intercessors are intervening and interceding for the spiritual covering, protection, and power for this ministry and its partners. Intercedes in daily prayer for the members of F.O.C.L.C. and the people in need of prayer.

6. M-P • Kindercare - Our daily mission here is to enhance character, train and mold our children’s future, spiritually and academically, making a mark in their lives, and those in whom they come in contact with, making a mark that cannot be erased. • Marriage Maintenance Ministry (Enrichment)- Provides information and support through bible study and fellowship to assist with maintaining the God kind of marriage. • Men's Outreach - Our mission is to develop strong friendships and accountability among the men of FOCLC through regular gatherings and group interaction, and ultimately build the character of Jesus Christ into every man who involves himself with the Men’s Fellowship. Provides for the men through bible study and fellowship. • Nursing Home Ministry - If people can't get to the Word, we take it to them. We always have a trained hospital minister on call to pray. Shares the Word of God at area nursing home facilities and provides special activities and crafts for the elderly. Conducts weekly visits to those residing in nursing homes and provides individual and group counseling. Gifts are also distributed during the holiday season. • Parking Lot - This team does much more than just direct traffic-they are the first impression of FOCLC. This smiling group is one of the first faces our congregation sees.

7. P-S • P.P.A/ Co-P.P.A. Ministry – They are the “cup bearers” they do more than carry water and a bible. They cover the men of women of God. They are the frontline warriors for the ministers of the Gospel. Wherever the man or woman of God goes, you’ll find an P.P.A. on duty and ready for action. Ensures the comfort of the Senior Pastor, Associate Ministers and any visiting guest speakers. • Prison Ministry - Go directly to jail and then come back knowing you made a difference. Take light into the dark places and change the lives of men and women behind bars. This program brings compassion, caring and church services to inmates in correctional facilities throughout the southeastern and southwestern United States. It offers group and individual counseling as well as encouragement through written correspondence. In addition, FOCLC donates books, tapes and Bibles for the spiritual and mental edification of prisoners. • Program Coordinator – Poor planning leads to poor results. This team of planners provide assistance to the FOCLC auxiliaries and to their Covenant Partners to ensure that every meeting is done with a spirit of excellence from start to finish. The only result they expect to achieve is the one that will assure that they hear the words “well done thy good and faithful servant.” • Seniors (55 & older) - There is wisdom in a multitude of Counsel. These seasoned warriors of the Gospel gather to share their experiences, to laugh and have fun. There’s nothing old about this group. In fact, they are very young at heart. • School of Ministry – People are destroyed for a lack of knowledge and FOCLC’s School of Ministry is designed to ensure that the Word of God is not left to the hands of an unprepared and unskilled novice. The School of Ministry is designed with the seasoned veteran and the first time minister in mind. Everyone is sure to learn something.

8. S-V • Singles/ Single Parents Ministry - Whether they've never been married, or are single again, they're welcome to join our Singles Group. They can find out more about our fellowships, events and services at the singles table in the lobby. Singles meet for ministry time every month and have fellowships at various times throughout the month. for those who are single through bible study and fellowship. They discuss steps to single and single parent living. • Transportation Ministry - Our Shuttle Bus Drivers carry the ministry’s most precious cargo-our members to and from service. It's ministry on wheels! • Usher Board Ministry - What would a service be without our Ushers? These great guys help seat our congregation, collect the offering, and so much more! Greets members and visitors to F.O.C.L.C., directs foot traffic in and around the sanctuary, keep order during service, direct the collection of tithes and offerings, the serving of communion, and available for out trips. • Video Ministry - Lights, camera, action! Our Television Crew makes it possible for people in the very last row to see what's going on in a service. • Volunteer Ministry - When people have questions, our Information Station team has answers! They are the ones in the know.

9. W • Women's Outreach - As sisters in one Body, our mission is to see every woman develop into the fullness of the virtuous woman God intended for her to be as declared in Proverbs 31. • As sisters in one Body, our mission is to see every woman develop into the fullness of the virtuous woman God intended for her to be. Our goals are to manifest the standards of Christ in every way; to develop in the Love of God; to promote oneness and unity with a sense of family and sisterhood; and to represent the image and display the character of Jesus Christ. We intend to achieve these goals by pursuing the following objectives: • To establish small groups for mentoring, encouragement, transparency and accountability • To grow in grace and knowledge through women's ministry Bible Study • To host edifying, fun-filled activities, such as luncheons, teas, and retreats • To enhance our personal relationship with God through monthly fellowships, events and seminars • To encourage women to develop in the character of Christ • To teach women to walk in wholeness through the Word of God — spirit, soul and body

10. Youth Ministries • Youth 4 Christ (Children's Church) We encourage all members of F.O.C.L.C. to bring their children to church so that they too can receive teachings on the Word of God. Our purpose is to teach the Word of God on a level that children can understand by using object lessons, puppet skits, drama, transparencies, and Bible stories to reinforce the preaching of the Word. • Promotes fun while building character and teaching children 12 years old and younger the fundamental principles of Christianity.

11. Generation 13-18 (Teen Ministry) • They're not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because they know that there will one day come a day when God the father will come back for those who have accepted Him as their personal Lord and Savior (Rom 10:9-10). But for those who have not accepted him as their personal Lord and Savior the Father will say unto them..."Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ (Matt. 7:21-23 NLT)." • So, it's not enough just to say they're a Christian, but they must also walk out the life of a Christian and have a true personal relationship with God.

12. Youth Ministries • Nursery MinistryProvides Day Care for all children up to 4 years of age, during regular and special services.  • Wee Lambs (birth-23 months) All Services—This isn't babysitting, this is quality time. We take time to pray over and love on every single baby that comes through the door. It's our privilege, and we love it! • Lambs (2 and 3 year olds) All Services—When you're a toddler, you move fast. Our Lambs ministry is colorful, entertaining, and moves to the beat of two-and three-year-old drums.