Mosaic Church of Clayton

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1 Piece of M SAIC Mosaic Church of Clayton Mosaic Church of Clayton Podcast Issue 80 May Baptism Sunday, May 6 Baptism is an outward and visible symbol of the inward and spiritual decision to follow Jesus. We enter the waters of baptism as Jesus called us to do. If you are interested in baptism, please speak with Andy. We will hold our next baptism Sunday on May 6 during worship. Candidates will need to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Summer Preview Since summer is a few weeks away, we want to give you a glimpse into what to expect this summer with the Mosaic community. Summer Conversations In May, Community Groups will take a break until September. On a few Sunday evenings in June, July, and August, we will gather in various homes for Summer Conversations. These three gatherings are intended to be a sacred space of community, spiritual conversations, and good food. Free onsite childcare is provided for ages 8 and younger, while 9-year olds and older will participate with the large group. Mark your calendar for 5-7pm on June 10, July 15, and August 5. Start signing up for June s Summer Conversation here: Kids and Students The kids and students will have three intentional summer gatherings. These initiatives will center on a meal and fun activities, such as water game day or creative art night. We want to provide space for children to grow together and learn more about God s love through shared experiences. Some of the dates for these activities are still being finalized. However, go ahead and mark July 22 and August 12 in your calendars. Missional Community We want this summer to be about thriving relationships and incarnational experiences. The summer is a wonderful time to find like-interest, sharing in those experiencing together, inviting new faces alongside us, and being the presence of Jesus to all. We hope you will consider the summer activities you enjoy the most swimming, hiking, tubing, cookouts, reading, beach trips, etc. and invite others into the process of the fun. Our next Fifth Sunday Missional Project will be July 29. This project will include work with raised garden beds, visiting residents at the Gabriel Manor senior home, repair work, and much more. End of Summer Cookout The summer wraps up with our annual Summer Cookout. With plenty of food, swimming, and a 25-foot slip-nslide, what could go wrong? Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 19.

2 Ministry Ministry Needs outlets The Ministry Team has created an outlet for Mosaic members and people in our community to share needs. Whether the need involves raking leaves or financial crisis, we want to be known as a church community that listens to the needs around us. Contributors can visit Mosaic s website, click the Get Connected tab, and select the Ministry page. The form is designed for contributors to give context to the need, how he/she is connected to Mosaic, and the need s level of urgency. Upon completion, this form will be sent to the Ministry Team. The information will be shared in a secret ministry group on Facebook. This group is designed for those interested in responding to ministry needs. The group is set to an unsearchable setting to protect the privacy of the needs shared through the form. If you would like to join this secret Facebook group, please or text Dawn Pope: dawnnarronpope@gmail.com, Community Interweaving our lives together to build the kingdom Like-Interest Connections Matter Finding like-interests within Mosaic have been the backbone of our community since its conception. Whether the connection takes place watching a favorite TV show, playing a pick-up basketball game, or taking a brewery tour, relationships spark and thrive in finding common activities together. It is often assumed that this will spontaneously germinate. However, it takes intentionality and drive to find the common interests, bridge the connection, and cultivate relationships. Therefore, we double-dog dare you to not sit back on your laurels. Utilize Sunday morning and this summer s activities to create some new like-interest connections. Don t just talk about getting together, actually get together with others and enjoy building community. A new group is forming, called Diva Dinners. It's ladies' night! We are starting a monthly gathering for Mosaic ladies and their friends to gather over dinner. This Dining Divas group will meet the fourth Thursday of every month (unless that day just doesn't make sense such as a holiday, etc). We will gather each month, whether we have 3 or 23 ladies! If you'd like to know about future Diva dinners, please contact Christy Holland at apilotfan@yahoo.com or She will maintain a private group to share information before each dinner. Your RSVP is needed to adjust reservation numbers. Discipleship Meeting the needs around us through the compassion of Jesus Growing in Christ and His Kingdom Cultivating a New Culture for Kids Spend one Sunday with the Mosaic community and you ll realize just how much kids are an integral part of who we are. We place a premium on teaching children. In fact, it takes at least 25 teachers per month to make our Sunday morning activities happen. Worship is a core principal in raising children in the light of God s love. In worship, we experience the beauty of music, the dynamics of participation, and the art of listening. In the next few months, we will begin to create new capacities for children in worship. This will include remaining in worship for the full duration on the first Sunday. Worship on the first Sunday will alter with a shorter message, more music, and communion. At the same time, we are strengthening our Kingdom Kids classes by rethinking age groups and approaches to teaching. If you have any questions, reach out to Caitlyn.

3 Transition Plans Family Meeting on May 6 With a staffing transition on the way, we will hold a family meeting after worship on Sunday, May 6 to discuss the strategic plans for the next few months. This will include the introduction of an interim pastor, pulpit supply, and summer plans for Mosaic. Additional updates will take place on Sunday mornings throughout May. Pulpit Supply and Interim Pastor Pulpit supply has been organized for the foreseeable months. This will take the form of guest preachers and an interim minister. Here is the current schedule of guests: May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Dr. Tim Brock, professor of Christian education Rev. Amy Gallaher Dr. Adam English, head of the Religion Department at Campbell, interim pastor Dr. Larry Hovis, CBFNC Executive Coordinator Dr. Charity Roberson, BGAV Field Strategist & Ministry Placement Coach Fifth Sunday Missional Project Michael Sizemore, pastoral intern Dr. Lydia Hoyle, Professor of Church History at Campbell Divinity School Theological Conversation Fifth Sunday Missional Project Adam English Bio You should probably know up front that I m a Texan. Born in Austin, I grew up in a Christian home with an older sister and younger brother and a big fluffy dog, Scuppers. I attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, where I studied Theology and served my first church as a youth and children s minister. The church, Lake Fort Phantom Baptist, met in a tiny cinderblock building and paid me just enough to buy gas there and back. As my faith and calling grew, I worked toward the teaching profession by earning the M.A. in Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth and the Ph.D. from Baylor University in Waco. I began to teach Theology and Philosophy at Campbell University in the fall of Currently I serve as the Chair of the Department which was called Religion and Philosophy back in the day when Andy attended but has since been renamed Christian Studies. I have served as interim pastor in three different churches: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Willow Springs, North Carolina, Westfield Baptist Church, Dunn, and Rowan Baptist Church, Clinton. When I m not otherwise occupied, I stay active at Memorial Baptist Church, Buies Creek, as a deacon, children s Sunday School teacher, landscaper, kitchen worker, etc. My lovely wife of over twenty years, Charissa, works at Harnett Central Middle School. Our teenage daughter, Cassidy, is recognizable by her blue hair and fantastic artwork. Our dog, Jack the Australian terrier, is recognizable by his wagging tail. Interim Pastor Logistics Adam will make an extraordinary interim pastor for several reasons. First, he has a history with Caitlyn Rogers, serving as one of her professors for four years. Second, he has rich experience providing interim pastoral leadership with churches. Third, he is an expert in the trends of culture and the church. He will be able to provide theological depth, compassionate guidance, and leadership to Mosaic s discernment process. The interim role will encompass worship leadership and preaching, as well as some guidance to Mosaic s vision and transition teams. Please note Adam will be on board with Mosaic until a new pastor is found. Dr. Adam English can be reached with the following contact information: englisha@campbell.edu, Adam will join Mosaic for worship on May 6.

4 CBF & Pastor Search Process CBF adores Mosaic. The organization has indicated a strong desire to help Mosaic journey through what is next. This will come primarily through a relationship with CBF s church reference and referral manager, Craig Janney. Craig is very familiar with Mosaic s story and what makes Mosaic unique. He will begin to work with Mosaic s transition team to begin the process of developing a pastor search process. This is a tremendous asset CBF offers its churches by helping sift through qualified candidates for their churches. Craig Janney can be reached at cjanney@cbf.net Sunday Morning Stories What makes Mosaic unique is the individual stories that compose this beautiful community. To focus this transition on the central of Jesus and the continued vision of Mosaic, we will feature various individuals and families to share their story on Sunday morning. This is an opportunity for people to hear Mosaic s story and remind us of why we do what we do. Vision Team Leadership This can feel overwhelming. Change brings anxiety and uncertainty. However, Mosaic is going to be fine. Mosaic is made up of unique individuals that bring their giftedness and resources as an offering to God s community. God is present. God will continue to be present. God has many chapters in store for Mosaic. The Vision Team will play a key role in this transition. The team represents the church community and was selected by them. The Vision Team will play a key role in bringing consistency to Mosaic. Their goal will be to cultivate community, inspire new opportunities, following the way of Jesus, and mentoring members of Mosaic. Please reach out to Vision Team Members: Daniel Smith, Dawn Simpson, Heather Powers, Jenna Parker, Kristen Colfer, Matt Shaffer, and Paul Calton. Summer Internship Mosaic will host a summer intern. Michael Sizemore is a third year Divinity School student. He will an asset to the pastor staff and summer activities, bringing assistance to Caitlyn, the mission immersion, summer ministry projects, kids projects, and more. If CBF approves a grant proposal, Michael can continue the internship into the academic year. Staffing Boundaries With Caitlyn s new role beginning May 15 and this transition occurring around the same time, there are a few things we need to discuss around boundaries and expectations. It happens naturally in a staffing transition. Churches don t realize it. However, the church can often look to the remaining staff to carry more of a load than they should be expected to. It will be absolutely essential for Mosaic to not lean to heavily on Caitlyn. Caitlyn s role will be that of Spiritual Formation Pastor. She will continue to focus on students and children, adding the role of communication coordination and worship leadership. This is a 25 hour per week position. Caitlyn has not been called by Mosaic to be the Lead Pastor. With the help of the Vision Team, the communication of and implementations of boundaries can prevent any extra pressure on Caitlyn. The Vision Team will begin to put key boundaries in place to ensure no additional pressure is put on Caitlyn: Communication of point of contact for key initiatives and questions (please see below for more details) Communication of office hours Development of a new Kingdom Kids rotation

5 Transition Team One healthy way to approach what is next will be to develop a transition team. This team will focus on communication with the pulpit supply and interim pastor, work alongside CBF in developing a pastor search process, and keep the vision of Mosaic at the forefront of the church community. The deep connectedness of Mosaic is absolutely essential in this period. This team will be a catalyst of building connections within Mosaic through the Sunday morning experience (intentional hospitality and leadership) and promoting like-interest connections throughout the summer (tubing day at the river, poker night, ladies gatherings, etc.). This team will consist of a few members from the Vision Team, as well as some key leaders within Mosaic. Alongside the Vision Team, the group will meet once a month on Sunday mornings to coordinate the transition efforts. In effort to coordinate these meetings with the existing Vision Team Meetings, the following dates have been set up: May 20 June 10 July 22 August 19 September 16 October 14 Adam English will meet with the team on June 10 and until the team has identified a new pastor. As the team gathers for the first few meetings, it could be determined that there may be another method or consistency of gathering that works better for the team and the process. The team can determine this by the June 10 meeting. Points of Contact We are in a transition. This can often be a time of anxiety. At the same time, transitions are healthy opportunities for the church community to strengthen and embolden its calling, relationships, worship, and work. It happens naturally in a staffing transition. Churches don t realize it. However, the church can often look to the remaining staff and leadership to carry more of a load than they should be expected to. It will be absolutely essential for Mosaic to not lean to heavily on a staff person or set of leaders. For the transition to happen more fluidly, the responsibility must rest on the proper person for each area of leadership. For the key points of contact, please visit Contact-.pdf Financial Visioning Sharing our resources to grow the Kingdom Weekly Needs Based on 2018 Proposed Budget ($69,720.56): $ Average Weekly Giving (Includes Support Funds): $ 1, Net Loss: $ Our goal is to reflect Christ s call to love our neighbor as ourselves. Our budget is set to focus on missional work, leadership development, helping grow Jesus followers, and thinking innovatively about the future. Thank you for supporting God s work through Mosaic. 3 Ways to Give: *All gifts are tax deductible. 1. The Giving Bucket: Passed around on Sunday during worship, use cash or check. 2. Giving Table: (Using Square for Debit the Giving Table) 3. Online Giving: (Visit mosaicclayton.com, click on the Give tab for details)