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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4

VISION | MISSION 5

CORE VALUES 6

5 PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH 7

FELLOWSHIP 8 - 9

GIFT-ORIENTED MINISTRY 10

EVANGELISM 11 - 12

DISCIPLESHIP

SUNDAY KIDS MINISTRIES 13

WEDNESDAY KIDS MINISTRIES 14

RELENTLESS YOUTH 15

ADULT MINISTRY 16

WORSHIP 17

In Haggai 1&2, the prophet delivers a sermon to the nation of Israel who misplaced their priorities. The temple was in ruins. The temple was a significant part of Israel’s history. It was the place where the people would go to interact with God.

But the Israelites failed to care for the Lord’s temple. They neglected it and instead spared no expense caring for their own homes and possessions. This brought hardship on the nation of Israel but Haggai comes to deliver a message of hope.

Haggai’s message reminds Israel if they do the things that God has called them to do, God would be pleased with them & “fill the place with His glory”. Israel responded to this sermon in verse 13 “so the Lord stirred up all the people, they came and began to work on the house of the Lord Almighty”.

We believe that if we do what we can for Him, God will do what only He can do for us. He will fill this place with His glory. We believe our best days are ahead of us.

Will you help us be part of what God desires to do in our

Northern Burlington Communities?

INTRODUCTION

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IF WE“So the Lord stirred up all the people, they came and began to work on the

house of the Lord Almighty.” - Haggai 1:13

GOD WILL“Fill this place with His glory.” - Haggai 2:7

VISION“Loving God, Loving People, Reaching the World”

MISSION“Helping people follow Christ”

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CORE VALUES

BIBLICAL AUTHORITYGod’s Word is timeless, it is the final word for how we operate.

BIG FAITHWe will not limit God’s plans with our small thinking or by “playing it safe.”

GENEROUSLY GIVEWe are contributors not consumers, so we lead the way in generosity with our finances, time & service.

ALL INHis Kingdom is not built on our leftovers, everyone has a role to play in the life and effectiveness of this church.

PEOPLE MATTERWe believe loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life.

GROWING IN CHRIST MATTERSIt’s okay to not be okay, but it is not okay to stay that way.

THOSE NOT FOUND, MATTERLost people matter to God. He wants them found.

NEXT GENERATION FOCUSEDWe will pass the baton of faith onto the next generation.

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5 PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH

WORSHIP

CELEBRATING our sincere love for God, both privately & corporately.

DISCIPLESHIP

CULTIVATING people to become more like Christ through spiritual disciplines & healthy relationships.

FELLOWSHIP

CONNECTING instinctively, intentionally & indiscriminately resulting in lives strengthened.

EVANGELISM

COMMUNICATING Christ’s message of hope by loving, serving & connecting with people relationally & intellectually.

GIFT ORIENTED MINISTRY

CONTRIBUTING to Jesus’ kingdom as we discover, develop & deploy our God given gifts designed to strengthen the church.

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FELLOWSHIP

Develop & implement next step classes to intentionally connect people into the life of the church.

BELONG to Christ & His ChurchBECOME like ChristBE USED for Christ

STARTING POINT (101) A short relational meeting in the cafe consisting of our vision, core values, and next steps.

SHAPE (201) Gift Oriented Ministries training with the opportunities to become part of ministry teams.

NEWCOMERS CLASS (301) Church Partnership and its responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL CONNECTION POINTS

LIFE GROUPS Connect people into Fall, Winter & Spring life groups.

NEW BELIEVERS CLASS

TASTE OF NEW LIFE A breakfast/lunch for are recent guests.

INTENTIONAL FELLOWSHIPS New Life goes to Town, Dinners of 8 ….

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Pre-Service Parking lot staff and greeters Outdoor speakers playing worship music Name tags on greeters and staff Cafe open before service Display signs that welcome and inform Welcome gift for our guests

Worship Service Emphasize communication cards Implement section captains

Following Service Greeter located at back door Invite guest to the cafe, lunch and Starting Point

First Week Email guest within 24 hours Call guests within 48 - 72 hours Mail letter and gift from the church Specific follow-up from the communication card

Second Week Mail letter with specific invites to their next step Prayer Request Card

Third Week Phone call

Fourth - Sixth Week Email, include connection process Postcard from New Life

CONNECTION PROCESS

Our 6 week strategy to welcome & connect with our guests.

GIFT - ORIENTED MINISTRY

“Equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” - Eph 4:12

INTEGRATE “SHAPE” CURRICULUM Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Passion, Experience Annual sermon series Monthly Life Group after church Integrate people into the right serving teams

MONTHLY MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT WINDOW Celebrate what’s happening, purpose of the ministry and how you can be part of the team

DEVELOP MINISTRY TRAINING MANUALS

CARE FOR VOLUNTEER STAFF Clear communication between team leaders & helpers Clear expectations & responsibilities A feedback loop Leadership training Volunteer celebration nights

SERVING TEAMS

Usher Greeter CafeSound Multimedia Welcome boothNursery Kids Ministries Youth MinistriesBoys Club Girls Club WorshipLife Group Host Maintenance LandscapingVideo Outreach MissionsFood Pantry Prayer Team Web pageGraphic Arts Decoration Design AdvertisingIT Office Volunteer ConstructionAdministration Parking lot attendee Creative teamsGuest Services Evangelism Photography

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EVANGELISM

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” - Matt 28:19

FOREIGN MISSIONS

Missions Support Currently we partner with 35 missionaries. We would like to add at least 2 missionaries each year along with an increase of 5 percent in support.

Missions Sunday Highlight select missionaries and projects

Missions Convention Guest missionaries and faith promise campaign Missions Banquet

Create a Missions Awareness Team

Participation in foreign missions trips

LOCAL MISSIONS Establish ministry contacts into nearby cities

COMPASSION MINISTRIES Harvest of Hope food pantry Community Thanksgiving meal Community service projects

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EVANGELISM

MARKETPLACE EVANGELISM

COME TO US Trunk-or-Treat Special worship services Memorial & Veterans Day service Vacation Bible School Annual Thanksgiving Meal Establish a spring outreach Kids sitting night for Military Couples

GO TO THEM Emphasize friendship evangelism (95 percent of people came to Christ because somebody brought them...not something) Involvement in community days Implement evangelistic life groups (Alpha Course) Evangelism training for the believer

GOALS Ten percent of monthly budget given towards evangelism Break the 2 percent barrier of believers who actively share their faith Establish evangelism training class Alpha Course for the seeker Introduce 4 “Big” Sundays a year (Bring a Friend)

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DISCIPLESHIP

“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” - Luke 2:52

SUNDAY KIDS MINISTRIES“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” - 1 Tim 4:12

MISSION - To partner with parents to provide our children with the skills, experiences and resources that will enable them to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

SUNDAY KIDS CHURCH 10:00 AM Project 4:12 2nd - 5th grades in room 203 and starts after the worship songs

The following will be opened 15 minutes before service

Little Kids Church Pre-k in room 204

Project 4:12 Jr. k - 1st in room 205

Nursery (0-3)

All kids must be signed in and signed out

GOALS Parenting enrichment class Communicate lesson plan follow-up to parents Establish kids outreaches Involvement in kids camps and retreats Implement special needs friendly ministry (Buddy ministry)

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DISCIPLESHIP

WEDNESDAY KIDS MINISTRIES 6:30 - 7:45 PM

MISSION - To provide a safe & energetic place where kids can grow & love the Lord.

We strive to have our men mentoring our boys and our women mentoring our girls. We believe that ministry is about connecting with these kids and seeing them mature in Christ. We also believe its a sin to bore kids at church.

BOYS CLUBS K - 5th

GIRLS CLUBS Mpact Girls

DAISES Girls in Kindergarten “I’ll tell others about Jesus”

PRIMS Girls in 1st & 2nd grade “I will be kind and thoughtful”

STARS Girls 3rd-5th grade “I will follow Jesus”

RAINBOWS boys & girls in preschool “We are helpers”

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DISCIPLESHIP

RELENTLESS YOUTH

WHO? All teens 6th - 12th grade

WHEN & WHERE? Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in Anderson Hall Be sure to come early to enjoy the snack bar & games

HOW WE CONNECT? Monthly “fun” events and small groups

HOW WE GROW? Relentless youth nights and youth retreats

HOW WE GO? Speed the Light Service projects Fine Arts Festival Serve in kids ministries, sound & worship

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DISCIPLESHIP

“Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith.” - Colossians 2:6-7

ADULT MINISTRIES

ROOTED THROUGH CONNECTION

Life Groups Variety of life topics & depth of content Everyday Women’s Ministry 35 & below (young adults) Amazing Grays (Senior Adults) Men’s Ministry

Worship Services (Sundays 10:00 AM & Wednesdays 6:30 PM)

ROOTED THROUGH DISCIPLINES

Establish an all church Bible reading journey Use social media as a way to communicate found Truths Advertise and recruit for this journey Mention it weekly Celebrate those who have completed the journey

Quarterly Prayer & Fasting

Weekly Prayer Ministry Wednesday Night Bible Study and Prayer Service Corporate Prayer Meetings Prayer Chain

ROOTED THROUGH HIS SPIRIT

Spirit “Ignite” nights

Annual revival services

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WORSHIP

“Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.” - Isaiah 12:5

WORSHIP SERVICE

Develop worship teams and leaders including practice nights Develop a worship team manual and contract Utilize people properly through the SHAPE class Identify, recruit & train more workers for pro presenter, sound and lighting

WORSHIP PLANNING

Use Planning Center Online for scheduling teams

WORSHIP ATMOSPHERE

Prayer Ministry (before, during & after service) Pre-service cafe and praise music in the sanctuary The flow and atmosphere of service will be created to celebrate the presence of Christ with us Form a team that can bring visual creativity to the facility, services and sermon series

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These pages contain a broad but strategic plan. It has been prayed over and formulated over the past year with a team of leaders. This plan for ministry contains vision, goals & direction. We look forward to seeing what the Lord will do through us.

One thing in life we can count on is change. As new opportunities arise we will adjust as a church. We will be ready for what God desires to do next. Will you?

IF WE“So the Lord stirred up all the people, they came and began to work on the house

of the Lord Almighty.” - Haggai 1:13

GOD WILL“Fill this place with His glory.” - Haggai 2:7

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