Church & Association Reports

The report is designed to assess GBM churches and assist with strategic planning for the next season of ministry. It ensures data provided is complete and accurate for evaluation purposes. 

You need to provide your church’s name, phone number, email, mailing address, and physical address.

This section allows you to provide specific ways GBM can support your ministry. Fill in your needs or suggestions directly in the provided space. 

Provide details on:

• Total Members – The sum of all currently active members of your congregation.
• New Members – The number of members added to your congregation during the year.
• Average Attendance – Provide data for Sunday Worship and Small Groups attendance.
• Conversions – Record the number of salvations during the year.
• Baptisms – Report the number of baptisms conducted.
• Volunteers – Include the total number of active volunteers.
• Ordained and Licensed Pastors – Provide relevant counts.

You need to report:

• Total Income – Funds received.

• Total Expenses – Funds spent.

• Unified Giving – Contributions toward GBM’s Unified Giving program.

• Global Missions Giving – Contributions to GBM’s Global Missions program.

• Other Missions/Outreach Giving – Contributions to other mission programs or outreach efforts. 

Include members involved in programs like Church Leadership Networks, Internships, Residencies, or Coaching initiatives. These can include GBM programs, internal development programs, or external leadership development opportunities.

Circle whether your church is a “Direct Affiliate” or associated with another body. Provide association details, if applicable.

Fill in the names of delegates and alternates in the provided section. 

List names of deceased members in the designated section.

Provide details for the following roles:

• Pastor (Full-Time or Bi-Vocational)

• Deacons/Elders/Other Staff

• Sunday School Superintendent

• Treasurer

• Worship Leader

• Children’s Leader

• Youth Leader

• Associate Pastor

• Clerk 

• Name

• Email Address

• Mailing Address

• Phone Number

Yes, you can submit the form online by scanning the QR code or visiting generalbaptist.com/reports.

Submit copies to GBM, your Association Clerk (if applicable), and retain one for your records. 

Forms should be returned by the end of January if possible. Contact General Baptist Ministries directly for additional details at (573) 785-7746.