The Birth Of A Vision: The Birth Of A Vision “...so we too might walk in newness of life.” Rom. 6:4


Why Start A New Church: Why Start A New Church The Bible Commands it! “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.’” (Mark 16:15, NIV) All the world includes: America Tennessee Rhea County


Rhea County Profile: Rhea County Profile Location – East Tennessee Between Knoxville and Chattanooga Population – 28,000 Industry – Agriculture and Factory Religious Culture 145 Total Churches Traditional Worship Style Baptist Dominant Minimal Cultic Influence SBC Statistics 24 SBC Churches Average Attendance – 70


Who We Will Reach: Who We Will Reach Target Group Boomers & Young Adults Over-churched Disenfranchised Those failed by traditional means Rhea County Roy Age – 30 years Income - $14,250 per capita Employment – Blue Collar Education – High School Family Oriented – Children and Youth Focused Prefers Informal Environment Outdoor Activity Oriented Accepts Ownership of Church


Our Purpose: Our Purpose To share the gospel message with non-believers so they may come to KNOW Christ as their Lord and Savior. To teach and equip new believers to GROW in their knowledge and understanding of God and His Word and in their relationship with Christ. To provide opportunities to SERVE God through involvement in worship, fellowship, and small-groups. To GO and reach others through evangelism and ministry in our community and throughout the world with the plan of starting other churches.


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Planting Calendar: Planting Calendar Twenty Four Month Strategy Milestones Begin April 2001 Information Meeting: May 3, 2001 Summer Blowout: July 2001 Grand Opening Preparation, February – March 2002 Leadership Retreat: March 15-16, 2002 Launch Palm Sunday: March 24, 2002 Follow-up Easter Sunday: March 31, 2002 VBS: July, 2002 Fall Festival: September, 2002 First Anniversary: 2003


How will we Plant a New Church: How will we Plant a New Church Prayer Develop Relationships Identify Core Group Prospects Select Leadership Team Train Leadership Team Build Core Group Saturday Night Praise Launch Church Discipleship and Evangelism


Prayer: Prayer Develop Prayer Team Newsletter E-mail Prayer Foundation for Church Pray for God’s Intervention Pray for Team Members Pray for the Lost and Unchurched


Develop Relationships: Develop Relationships Tennessee Valley Baptist Association Sponsoring Church Other Supporting Churches Mission Teams and Individuals Core Group Prospects


Identify Core Group Prospects: Identify Core Group Prospects Advertise Info Meeting Local Paper Press Releases Local Churches Bryan College Established Friendships Informational Meeting, May 3rd Vision Casting Profile Info Ministry Gifts Service Area


Select Leadership Team: Select Leadership Team Small Group Leaders Worship Leader Bible Teachers Children & Youth Leaders Greeter Coordinator Administrative Personnel CARE Team Leader


Train Leadership Team: Train Leadership Team L.I.F.E. Classes Responsibilities: Leading and Hosting Small Groups Developing and Leading Outreach Events Preparing Monthly Worship Services Outreach Opportunities Mailings to New Movers and Parents Door Hangers in Prospective Neighborhoods Three Night Summer Blowout


Build Core Group: Build Core Group Small Groups The Heart of New Life Community Baptist Church Young Married Couples College Students Singles and Single Parents Adults over Forty Neighborhood Bible Studies Purpose Driven Church Small Group Model


Build Core Group: Build Core Group Saturday Night Praise Monthly Worship Services – July 2001 Corporate Worship Casting Vision Building Unity Bi-monthly Worship Services – December 2001


Build Core Group: Build Core Group Summer Blowout Three Night Event – August 2001 Target Children and Youth Fair Theme Worship Groups and Musicians Puppet Groups and Black Light Drama Dunking Booth, Basketball Throw, Inflatable Jumping Room, etc… Free Food Benny Berry Concert Fireworks


Build Core Group: Build Core Group Summer Blowout Information Booth Distribute Info of New Life Community Baptist Church Promote Small Groups Gather Prospect Information


Launch Church: Launch Church Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002 Facility Focus Worship with Excellence Modern Instruments Sermon Series (Biblically Relevant) Why you can believe in the Coming King! Why you can believe in the Risen King! Why you can believe in the Living King! Greeters and Host/Hostess Ministries Important Registration Information Form


New Small GroupsTo Be Announced At Launch: New Small Groups To Be Announced At Launch Seeker Small Groups Sensitive to Unbelievers need for Christ Fellowship Small Groups Fellowship with other Christian Friends. Service-Oriented Small Groups Ministry focused.


Discipleship and Outreach: Discipleship and Outreach Follow up from First Service New Life Believers’ Ministry Assimilate New Believers One-to-One Mentoring Program New Believers Bible Study Shallow Ministry Opportunities [greeters, setup/teardown, etc…] New Life Servant-hood Evangelism Involve Members and Non-members in Outreach L.I.F.E.


L.I.F.E.: L.I.F.E. New Life Membership Class, April 2002 Plan of Salvation, Baptism, Lord’s Supper, Church Vision, Church Mission, Church Beliefs, Meaning of Membership New Life Maturity Class, September 2002 Stewardship, Bible Study, Scripture Memorization, Prayer, Quiet Times New Life Ministry Discovery Class, January 2003 Launch Members toward their God-given Ministry New Life Multiplication Class, March 2003 Learn to Reproduce by leading the lost to Christ.


L.I.F.E. CLASSES: Know You Love The Membership Stage Grow You Increase The Maturity Stage Serve You Follow The Ministry Stage Go You Emulate The Multiplication Stage L.I.F.E. CLASSES


New Life Paradigm: New Life Paradigm


From Launch to First Anniversary: From Launch to First Anniversary Mother’s Day Series – May 2002 Father’s Day Series - June 2002 Vacation Bible School - July 2002 Fall Festival - September 2002 New Life Development Classes – September 2002 Prayer, Tithing, Faith, etc… Halloween Alternative - October 2002 Thanksgiving - November 2002 First Anniversary - Palm Sunday 2003