As we celebrate all that the Lord has done among us and look ahead with faith to what lies before us, we are grateful to steward together what God has entrusted to Higher Expectations Community Church. Our annual budget is more than numbers on a page—it reflects how ministry happens week after week, how lives are changed, how families are strengthened, and how the gospel continues to go forth through our shared obedience.
To bring clarity and transparency, we organize our budget into four major areas. Each area represents a vital way we work together to reach people,transform lives, and make Jesus famous.
Ministry Operations and Administration – $162,356
This area provides a strong and faithful foundation for everything we do as a church.
It includes people support, compliance, and insurance; care for buildings, grounds, and facilities; equipment, vehicles, and ministry supplies;utilities and communication services; renovations and general maintenance;professional and contracted services such as accounting, legal, and technical support; and required taxes and long-term operational investments. Together,these resources ensure that ministry is safe, sustainable, and prepared to serve both today and tomorrow with excellence.
Ministry Programming and Staffing – $222,987
This area represents the heartbeat of our church and the people God uses to shape lives.
It includes worship ministry; discipleship and small groups; children’s,youth, and marriage ministries; front line ministries such as greeters, ushers,hospitality, parking, security, and connections; marketing, social media,website, and media production; and church staff and ministry personnel. Through these ministries, people are welcomed, discipled, encouraged, and equipped to grow in Christ and live out their faith.
Missions and Outreach – $64,657
This area reflects our calling to live out the gospel beyond our walls and into our community and the world.
It includes church and school partnerships; campus and community outreach events; back-to-school initiatives; Thanksgiving Boxes of Love; Christmas outreach efforts; Transformation Outreach Center initiatives; church planting support; We Care ministries, including benevolence; local partnerships such as Planting Urban Churches, Explosive Athletes, Transformation Outreach, and The Forge for Families; partnerships with Texas Baptist Convention and the Union Baptist Association network; and global outreach efforts in Uganda, Haiti, Mexico, and Ghana. Through these efforts, we serve with compassion, meet real needs, and share the hope of Christ from Atascocita to Africa.
Ministry Reserves and Investments – $50,000
This area reflects wise and faithful stewardship as we look ahead together.
It includes emergency funds for unforeseen expenses; reserves for unexpected ministry or facility needs; funds set aside for future ministry opportunities; and strategic investments that support long-term mission and sustainability. These reserves allow us to remain stable, responsive, and ready as God opens new doors for ministry.
Moving Forward in Faith
As the Lord has done in the past, we trust Him to continue working through the radical generosity of His people beyond our operations budget. Together with Faith Forward, we continue to reach people, transform lives, and make Jesus famous—guided by faith, grounded in stewardship, and better together.
Grace and Peace,
Bryant Lee
Senior Pastor, The HEC
702 Atascocita Road
Humble, TX 77396
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM
