TABLE OF CONTENTS

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 2

NATIONAL STAFF.................................................................................................................................. 2

METRO CITIES AND CUSTOM PROJECTS.......................................................................................3

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART................................................................................................................. 4

THE HISTORY OF WORLD CHANGERS............................................................................................ 5

GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................................... 6

2018 PROJECT REQUEST.................................................................................................................... 9

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

World Changers and P2 Missions are ministries of LifeWay Christian Resources based in Nashville, TN.

World Changers and P2 Missions LifeWay Events Registration1 LifeWay Plaza *USE THIS ADDRESS FOR MSN 144 REGISTRATION PAYMENTS*Nashville, TN 37234-0144 PO Box 24001www.world-changers.net Nashville, TN 37202www.p2missions.net 1-800-254-2022

World Changers/P2 Missions Fax Travel & Transport615-251-2280 877-906-0743

NATIONAL STAFF

Dave MacNeillP2 WC ManagerOffice: 615.251.2229Cell: 559.259.9323dave.macneill@lifeway.com

Jon HodgeLead National MissionaryOffice: 901.937.4663Cell: 901.848.4662 jon.hodge@lifeway.com

Kyle WiltshireStrategistOffice: 615.251.2274Cell: 615.630.3210kyle.wiltshire@lifeway.com

Joe Swann National MissionaryCell: 615.975.6844joe.swann@lifeway.com

Paul TurnerStrategistOffice: 615.251.2852 Cell: 615.403.3138 paul.turner@lifeway.com

Jenifer StrongResources & LogisticsOffice: 615.254.3657Cell: 615.663.0384jenifer.strong@lifeway.com

Jessica BestEvent CoordinatorOffice: 615.251.2133jessica.best@lifeway.com

Meghann SearcyDepartment AssistantOffice: 615.251.2591meghann.searcy@lifeway.com

Kyle CantyCity Rep, PhiladelphiaCell: 215.298.2912kyle.canty@lifeway.com

Jay SchroderCity Rep, ClevelandCell: 440.552.1898jay.schroder@lifeway.com

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METRO CITIES AND CUSTOM PROJECTSCustom projects are offered in our Metro cities, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis, New York/New Jersey, and Washington DC. These projects create flexibility for groups and leaders by working with our City Reps to match the group’s need with a city missions experience. We work on behalf of groups to take care of the logistics, matching ministry sites and ministry preparation.

Cleveland, OH: Jay Schroderjay.schroder@lifeway.com

Indianapolis, IN: Autumn Wallautumn@autumnwall.com

New York City, NY: Emily Woodemilywood020@gmail.com

Philadelphia, PA: Kyle Cantykyle.canty@lifeway.com

Washington, DC: Maggie Mayomaggie@pillarwoodlawn.com

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Ministry Host(How many

depends on the number of

ministry sites)

Supervisor(Each supervisor leads

approximately 5 ministry sites)

Worship Speaker

Summer StaffOffice Manager

Mission/Communication Specialist

Music LeaderAV Technician

Crew Chief(How many

depends on the number of

crews)

Supervisor(Each supervisor

leads approximately 5

crews)

Ministry Coordinator

Associational

Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Agency Representa

tive

Construction

Coordinator

WORLD CHANGERS NATIONAL

STAFF

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THE HISTORY OF WORLD CHANGERS

World Changers is an approach to youth mission projects among Southern Baptists and other evangelical churches. For years, student leaders had expressed an interest in finding activities that would help their youth to better understand missions through personal involvement. At the same time, individual churches were finding that the time and effort necessary to put together a “hands-on” work experience was extensive. As other organizations began to test and prove the validity of large-group missions and service projects, the then Memphis-based Brotherhood Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention began its own plans for such an endeavor.  World Changers national work projects began in the summer of 1990. Briceville, TN hosted 137 students and adults one week in the World Changers pilot project. High school students painted and performed other construction jobs on nine homes in the area. The participants, who paid their own expenses for the project, were divided into work crews. This allowed them to meet students from other churches in addition to spending time with their own youth group and is a formula still used today.  In 2011 World Changers formed a partnership with LifeWay Christian Resources and relocated its national office to Nashville, Tennessee.  With this new and growing partnership great things are in the future for World Changers.  Greater resources will enable the organization to reach more people, more effectively.  World Changers will continue to be an organization that serves churches by changing the city and changing the world.

GLOSSARY

5-Day World Changers- A sharing the gospel through construction project that begins Monday and ends Saturday.

6-Day World Changers- A sharing the gospel through construction project that begins Saturday and ends Friday.

7-Day World Changers- A sharing the gospel through construction project that begins Saturday and ends Saturday.

Agency Rep- Lead contact at the agency providing funding for materials for construction projects.

All youth- Type of project designated for any age student (completed 6th grade through college).Associational Coordinator (AC)- Part of the World Changers and Combo coordinating team,

responsible for local connections like media, church hosts, etc.Audio Visual Technician (AV)- One of four summer staff positions, responsible for sound,

media, and Project Cam.Breakmaster- Student crew position at World Changers/Combos responsible for cooler, ice, and

water.Check In- As groups arrive at project, they meet coordinators, hand in forms, and receive T-

shirts.Church Host- Local church that feeds lunch on work site to construction crew (or ministry crew

at community project), may host church on Sunday morning or Wednesday night as well.Combo Project- World Changers and P2 Missions combination where groups participating can

have a portion serve in construction and a portion serve in church planting.Community World Changers Project- Project that includes community ministry sites (kids

camps, feeding homeless, etc.) in addition to construction sites.Concert of Prayer- Specific Gathering devoted entirely to prayer.Construction Coordinator (CC)- Part of World Changers and Combo coordinating team,

responsible for construction work sites, supervisors, crew chiefs, etc.Crew- Group of 10-14 that serve together at World Changers sites, typically 8-10 students and 2-

4 adults intermingled between participating church groups.Crew Chat- Scheduled conversations with the crew, typically including the first time everyone

meets (led by the encourager) and the last before the Project Celebration.Crew Chief- Adult who leads the construction objective of the crew.Crew Encourager- Adult who encourages crew morale, assists crew chief (and Ministry Team

Leaders on Combo Church Planting Crews), and leads crew chats. At community projects, the Crew Encourager leads the crew.

Crew Reporter- Student position on crews and ministry teams responsible to record and report to office opportunities to share the gospel.

Custom Projects- World Changers or P2 Missions projects that occur at any time of year where ministry, food, lodging, and program options are customized to desires of church group.

Devotion Leader- Student crew position at World Changers/Combos responsible for leading daily crew devotion.

Driver- Church adult volunteer who is designated to drive the church transportation at project.E-couragrams- Encouragrams submitted online through the daily blog to participants at the

project.

Encouragrams- Encouraging notes written and placed in participant’s envelopes at a project.First Aid Coordinator- Adult on site at World Changers with basic first aid training.Gathering- Daily worship services at project.Group Leader- Individual leading the church group at the project and beforehand.Legacy Church/Leader- Group Leader and/or church that has attended most recent 3 or more

years of World Changers and/or P2 Missions.Life Conversation Guide/3 Circles- Gospel sharing tool provided with training at World

Changers and P2 Missions projects.Marketplace- Nightly opportunity to purchase items, a percentage of sales benefiting a missions

cause.Medic- Student crew position at World Changers/Combos responsible for first aid kit.Ministry Host- Lead contact person for community crew at World Changers community project.Ministry Sponsor*- Organization requesting community crew at World Changers community

project.Ministry Supervisor- Individual supervising work of ministry crews at World Changers

community project. Reports to Associational Coordinator.Missions and Communications Specialist (MCS)- One of four summer staff positions,

responsible for communicating with media and communicating missions opportunities to participants.

Missions Lounge- Nightly opportunity to connect with Missions and Communications Specialist about missions opportunities.

Music Leader (ML)- One of four summer staff positions, responsible for leading music at Gathering.

National Staff- World Changers and P2 Missions staff who lead to serve coordinators and churches.

Office Manager (OM)- One of four summer staff positions, responsible for administrative project details and availability of the office.

Participant Guide- Booklet given to each participant to guide through daily devotions and Gathering services.

Project Cam- 8-12 minute video produced by Audio Visual Technician to document project and given to group leaders at departure as well as posted online.

Project Celebration- Service to thank and honor homeowners (WC), church planters (P2), and all adult volunteers and coordinators at a project.

Project Coordinator (PC)- Leads the coordinating team in preparation and conducting project as well as the main point of contact for group leaders.

Registration- Church groups sign up for a given year’s project. Opens June 1.Runner- Adult volunteer who transports supplies from site to site. One per supervisor.Safety Inspector- Adult on construction crew charged with prioritizing the safety of the

participants.Send-off- Scripture and prayer each morning just before crews depart at World Changers project.

Often a special celebration as “The Great Send Off” the first day.Speaker- Individual teaching scripture and theme in daily Gathering sessions.Summer Staff- team of 4 interns conducting project (AV, M/CS, ML, OM).Supervisor- Adult volunteer reporting to the Construction Coordinator and supervising the work

of construction crews.

Senior High- Particular type of World Changers project designated only for students completing 9th grade and older.

Team Leader (TL)- Leader of Summer Staff team. Could be any of the four positions.

2018 PROJECT REQUEST We are now receiving requests for World Changers projects for 2018. Enclosed is a Project Request form for your use. If you are interested in having a project in 2018, please fill it out and mail or fax back to:

LifeWay, World Changers1 LifeWay Plaza

Nashville, TN 37234-0144FAX: 615-251-2280

Several things will be considered in the selection process including: number of projects in the year 2018 housing for the entire group (approx. 200-300) work and ministry site selection process building materials provided local church involvement food service for the group

Any additional information related to housing, project selection, and/or building materials will be helpful to us in making these selections. These requests are due by March 1, 2017. We will make final 2018 project selections by May 1, 2017 so that we can begin promotion during the 2017 projects and begin working on the 2018 publicity brochure. As your request comes to our office, we will set up a file on your project location. Any information that can be used as leverage for your location to be selected will be helpful. Some of these items are:

A letter from the agency expressing its interest in the project, along with its ability to select owner-occupied homes and provide building materials. We can help you with general direction on this matter and assist you in building these relationships.

A letter from a school, college, or church expressing interest in housing the group. We will need floor space (not beds) for up to 300 people along with showers, kitchen and cafeteria, auditorium, and office space. We also can assist you with this if needed.

A letter from the Baptist Association stating its assistance in enlisting local churches to adopt a crew for the week, inviting them to worship on Sunday morning (6 and 7-Day projects) and providing lunch for them at worksites during the week.

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Because of HUD guidelines related to lead-based paint, additional information is requested from city agencies.

World Changers will select new project cities in a methodical and strategic manner. As it is our desire to make maximum impact in a city year over year, please, provide as much information as you can to support the need for a World Changer project in your city.

World Changers is better understood when you see it in action. Those cities receiving projects in 2018 for the first time are encouraged to visit a 2017 project. You can eat your meals at the World Changers cafeteria at no charge, if you wish. However, you will be responsible for travel and lodging expenses. Someone from our national office, coordination staff, or summer staff will be happy to meet you and conduct a tour of the project. One day is all that is necessary, however I would suggest the following schedule:

Tuesday: Arrive in the afternoonTour work sitesSupper with World ChangersAttend evening activities

Wednesday: Breakfast with World ChangersTour more sitesMeet with city officialsVisit a work site while lunch is being deliveredReturn home in the afternoon

You are certainly welcome to stay longer or to come just for the day. If you have any questions, would like to set up your project visit, or need additional materials, please contact Meghann Searcy at 615-251-2591 or by e-mail at meghann.searcy@lifeway.com

Thank you for requesting a World Changers project in your area.

Serving together,

Dave MacNeill, Manager

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WORLD CHANGERS PROJECT REQUEST FORMPlease complete the entire form and return to

World Changers, 1 LifeWay Plaza, MSN 144, Nashville, TN 37234-0144NEW PROJECTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION;

RETURNING PROJECTS SHOULD COMPLETE PARTS 1-3 ONLY.

PROJECT CITY: ________________________________________________________________

PART 1: CONTACT INFORMATION

INITIATOR INFORMATIONNAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________

STATE: _______ ZIP: _____________

PHONE: (_________)__________-___________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________

ASSOCIATIONAL INFORMATIONNAME OF ASSOCIATION: ____________________________________________________________________

DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS: ___________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ CITY: ______________________

STATE: _______ ZIP: _____________

PHONE: (_________)__________-___________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________

STATE LEADERSHIP INFORMATIONSTATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: _____________________________________________________________

STATE DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS: ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ CITY: ______________________

STATE: _______ ZIP: _____________

PHONE: (_________)__________-___________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________

LOCAL HOUSING/FUNDING AGENCY INFORMATIONAGENCY: ___________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: _________________________________________________________________________

PHONE: (_________)__________-___________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________

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PART 2: PROJECT DETAILS

PROJECT DATEPLEASE LIST THE SPECIFIC WEEK IN THE SUMMER OF 2018 THAT YOU ARE REQUESTING FOR YOUR PROJECT: (PROJECTS WILL LIKELY FALL BETWEEN Second week in JUNE – end of JULY )_____________________________________________________________________________________________

PROJECT TYPEPLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE TYPE OF PROJECT YOU ARE REQUESTING:

All Youth Construction Senior High Construction Collegiate Construction

Community (Outreach Based – ALL YOUTH)

PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST THE LENGTH OF PROJECT YOU ARE REQUESTING:

5-DAY 6-DAY 7-DAY

***All 5-DAY projects for 2018 will start on MONDAY and end on SATURDAY, All 6-Day projects will be SATURDAY –

FRIDAY, and 7-DAY projects will start on SATURDAY and end the following SATURDAY.

LODGINGTYPICALLY, WORLD CHANGERS PROJECTS ARE LOCATED IN A SCHOOL OR CHURCH. HAVE YOU IDENTIFIED A POSSIBLE LODGING SITE FOR THE PARTICIPANTS? YES NOIF YES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________

STATE: _______ ZIP: _____________

PHONE: (_______)_________-___________________ CONTACT PERSON: __________________________

PART 3: APPROVAL AND SIGNATURESIT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE INITIATOR OF THE PROJECT TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR STATE CONVENTION. PLEASE INITIAL ONCE YOU HAVE NOTIFIED THE STATE CONVENTION OF YOUR INTENT TO REQUEST A WORLD CHANGERS PROJECT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. ___________(INITIALS)

INITIATOR SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: _______________________

ASSOCIATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: _______________________

PASTOR (CHURCH BASED PROJECT ONLY): SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: _______________________

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PART 4: FUNDINGTHIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL HOUSING/FUNDING AGENCY.

1. WHERE IS YOUR MONEY COMING FROM FOR THE BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE HOMES THAT YOU WILL SELECT?______________________________________________________________________________________

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2. DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIVATE SECTOR MONEY? YES NO

IF SO, HOW MUCH? ____________________________________________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE ANY MONEY THAT WILL BE USED OTHER THAN HUD MONEY, SUCH AS MAY’S DISCRETION, REGULAR BUDGET, ETC.? YES NO IF SO, HOW MUCH? ____________________________________________________________________________________

3. ARE YOU AWARE OF THE HUD REGULATIONS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT? YES NO HOW DO YOU PLAN ON PREPARING WORLD CHANGERS NEXT SUMMER IN REGARD TO THESE REGULATIONS?______________________________________________________________________________________

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IS IT UP TO YOU TO INTERPRET THESE REGULATIONS AND IMPLEMENT THE CHANGES FOR YOUR CITY? YES NOIF NOT YOU, WHO IS?

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PART 5: STATEMENT OF NEEDTHIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INITIATOR.

1. DESCRIBE HOW A WORLD CHANGERS WORK PROJECT WOULD ENHANCE YOUR COMMUNITY AND THE CURRENT WORK OF YOUR CHURCH, ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY OR STATE CONVENTION.______________________________________________________________________________________

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2. DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF HOUSING NEEDS THAT EXIST IN YOUR COMMUNITY.______________________________________________________________________________________

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