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1 Bible Study ship Playbook Second baptist Church Playbook 1

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3 Contents Bible Study ship 02 Overall Goal Of Adult Bible Study What Are We Trying To Accomplish 05 Focus Of Adult Bible Study Class Vision, Goals, And Values 06 Strategy Of Adult Bible Study The Structure And Strategy Through s 09 The Big 20 Adult Bible Study Timeline 10 Curriculum Guide Journey Through The Bible In Eight Years 11 Staff Contacts Campus Department Phone Numbers 13 Coaches Teacher And Director Job Descriptions 19 Red Evangelism - Front Door Evangelism Job Descriptions 27 Blue Discipleship - Back Door Discipleship Job Descriptions 37 Playbook Appendix Play Options & Contact Information Playbook 1

4 Second Baptist Church The Fellowship of Excitement What is the goal of this team? We are so excited that you are thinking about joining our team. As with any organization, the number one question you should be asking is, What are we trying to accomplish? or What is the goal of this team? At Second Baptist Church, our goal is the same across the board: From the nursery to senior adults, we exist to make disciples to lead people to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their relationship with Him. It is our goal to present the gospel to others in order to see the Holy Spirit change lives! Mission: The Great Commission Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 Strategy: Evangelism and Discipleship But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth. Acts 1:8 Product: The Gospel For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to every one who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 Profit: Changed Lives Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Second Baptist Church

5 Stepping into a leadership position has helped me learn how important it is that we as Christians show people how important they are to us. Josh Playbook 3

6 We saw God unite a community of people, each using his own gift to serve Him and others for the goal to be made into the likeness of Jesus Christ... Matt 4 Second Baptist Church

7 Focus Adult Bible Study the lifeblood of our church is found in our Bible Study Ministry Corporate worship is the main focus of our church, but the lifeblood is found in our Bible Study Ministry where people develop relationships and learn how to apply biblical principles to every area of their lives. VISION FOR EVERY CLASS: Create an atmosphere where adult seekers and believers can grow to their full potential in Christ through relevant and relational ministry. GOALS FOR EACH CLASS MEMBER: Saved by grace through faith in Christ Ephesians 2:8-9 Small Group/Shepherd Group Member Acts 2:46-47 Spend time with God daily Psalm 5:3 Sacrificially contribute finances, time and spiritual gifts Romans 12:6-8 Seek to bring friends to Christ Mark 2:4-5 VALUES FOR ALL THINGS: WORSHIP LIFE-CHANGE VISITORS EXCELLENCE INVOLVEMENT ENTHUSIASM GROWTH Playbook 5

8 Strategy Adult Bible Study We believe that God has given every Christian spiritual gifts to be used to build up the Body of Christ. Because of this, the Adult Bible Study Ministry is set up to involve as many people as possible. Within our structure, you will find two sides of the same team. Although each side has different goals, they must work together to accomplish the overall goal of making disciples and helping people grow in their relationship with God and others. Red Evangelism OFFENSIVE STRATEGY Responsibility Open the FRONT DOOR! This team is responsible for opening your class doors to the world. You will create the first impression for everyone who walks into the room. Goals Keep your class focused on reaching people who are not here yet. It is vital to make everyone feel welcome on Saturday evenings & Sunday mornings. This team will also contact all visitors throughout the week and encourage them to return. Squads Communications, Outreach, Secretary, Greeter, Social, and the Sports & Recreation Plays: RED TEAM members create an attractive, exciting, and inviting atmosphere in Bible Study. Most of all, they look for ways to introduce people to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Blue Discipleship Defensive STRATEGY Responsibility Close the BACK DOOR! This team is responsible for the retention and spiritual growth of those who join your class. Goals It is important that everyone who joins your class is connected to a Shepherd Group and/or Small Group for care and accountability. This team will also ensure that people find avenues to grow in their relationship with Christ through serving. Squads Inreach, Shepherd Groups, New Member, Men s or Women s Ministry, Volunteer, Prayer, and Missions Plays: BLUE TEAM members help people become fully devoted followers of Christ. OVERALL GAMEPLAN Membership There is a place for EVERYONE to serve on the class leadership team! Roles Every member of the team has a unique personality. Find the role that fits each person s spiritual gifts, talents, passions, and personality. Recruitment If you serve as a, your role is to RECRUIT! Make sure you are always looking for people (even visitors) to serve on your team. We want them to know the blessings that come from serving with the Body of Christ. GAMEPLAN: 100% of your class playing on the team! 6 Second Baptist Church

9 Teacher page 14 Director page 15 Evangelism Director page 20 Discipleship Director page 28 Communications page 21 Inreach page 29 Shepherd Group page 30 Outreach page 22 New Member page 31 Secretary page 23 Men s Ministry page 32 Greeter page 24 Women s Ministry page 33 Social page 25 Volunteer page 34 Sports & Rec page 26 Prayer page 35 Missions page 36 Playbook 7

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11 The Big 20 Adult Bible Study TimEline Adult Bible Study Timeline All of our Bible Study classes are designed to be ONE HOUR in length. Here is the breakdown of the hour :00 Background Music :01 Meet/Greet/Connect The BIG 20 :10 :15 Welcome (3 Announcements) :20 Lesson (30-35 minutes) :25 :30 :35 :40 :45 :50 2 Quick Announcements :55 Personal invitations from members to visitors lunch and other events :60 Dismiss What is the Big 20? The first 15 and last 5 minutes of class crucial to reaching visitors Key Elements of the BIG 20 Background Music Turn on upbeat music before everyone arrives. Personal Contact Meet, greet, and connect with all visitors in class. Punctuality Start and finish the class on time. Announcements Make sure they are creative and effective. Personal Invitations Extend a personal invitation to all visitors to attend lunch or a social event. If it doesn t happen in the BIG 20, it just doesn t happen! Playbook 9

12 Curriculum Guide JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE IN EIGHT YEARS STAGE STAGE STAGE STAGE FALL WINTER SPRING Summer Matthew (GOS) Genesis 1 27 (LAW) Genesis (LAW) Acts (HIS) 1 2 Samuel (Chron.) (HIS) 1 2 Thessalonians (LET) Isaiah, Micah (PROP) Galatians, James (LET) Psalms (POET) Mark (GOS) Exodus, Leviticus (LAW) Ephesians (LET) 1 2 Kings (Chron.) (HIS) Philippians, Colossians, Philemon (LET) 1 2 Corinthians (LET) Jeremiah, Lamentations (PROP) Romans (LET) 1 2 Peter, Jude (LET) Numbers, Deuteronomy (LAW) Amos, Hosea, Jonah (PROP) 1 2 Timothy, Titus (LET) Job, Ecclesiastes (POET) Luke (GOS) Joshua, Judges, Ruth (HIS) John 1 12 (GOS) (GOS) John Hebrews, 1 3 John (LET) Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (HIS) Ezekiel, Daniel (PROP) Minor Prophets (Joel, Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi) (PROP) Proverbs, Song of Solomon (POET) Revelation (PROP) SECTIONS: Law (LAW) Gospel (GOS) Letters (LET) History (HIS) Prophecy (PROP) Poetry (POET) 10 Second Baptist Church

13 Staff Contacts Adult Bible Study WOODWAY CAMPUS Main Adult Bible Study Office Married Adults MarriedLife Single Source Single Parent SingleLife Hispanic Ministry Discipleship Directors X 1716 Evangelism Directors New Member Men s Ministry Women s Ministry Volunteer Prayer Missions Sports and Recreation WEST CAMPUS Main Adult Bible Study Office Discipleship Directors Evangelism Directors X 1705 New Member X 1703 Men s Ministry Women s Ministry X 1563 Volunteer X 1565 Prayer X 1603 Missions NORTH CAMPUS Main Adult Bible Study Office Married Adults College & Singles Discipleship Directors Evangelism Directors New Member Men s Ministry Women s Ministry Volunteer Prayer Missions Sports and Recreation CYPRESS CAMPUS All Adult Bible Study PEARLAND CAMPUS All Adult Bible Study Playbook 11

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15 ship Coaches Job Description It is such a joy to be used by God to teach His Word! God has stretched me, grown me, taught me and shaped me by being available to do what He has called me to do (even when I thought it was impossible). -Sue Being a Director gives you the opportunity to set the vision, mission and action steps on how we can shepherd those that God brings to us. It is an honor and privilege to serve in this position. -Chris Playbook 13

16 TEACHER BIBLE STUDY Teacher Director MAIN OBJECTIVE: As the primary spiritual leader of the class, the Bible Study Teacher is responsible for monitoring the class week-by-week achievements, teaching God s Word, encouraging spiritual growth, and stimulating character and behavioral changes in the lives of class members. Your job is to be a participating member of the class first and then be a teacher. TEACHER YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: TEACH THE WORD OF GOD Allow God to challenge you personally and prepare the lesson adequately. Because you are working with a co-teacher, you will generally have 14 days to prepare each lesson. Use the research tools on our Teacher s Website ( to help you creatively prepare a minute lesson that will communicate effectively. LEAD THE CLASS BY EXAMPLE Be involved in visitation and outreach, establish relationships with class leaders and others, and keep your life transparent and clean before a watching world. BE ACCESSIBLE Be available for consultation, sharing and other relational opportunities with your class members. Greet and get acquainted with as many members and visitors as possible each Saturday or Sunday. Substitution Policy: If you cannot teach for any reason and need a substitute, please try to work out the dates with your co-teacher first. If you cannot coordinate your schedules, please call the Adult Bible Study office and we will find a sub for you. 14 Second Baptist Church

17 DIRECTOR BIBLE STUDY Director MAIN OBJECTIVE: As the primary administrator of the class, the Director is responsible for overseeing the week-by-week mechanics of the class and assisting other class leaders in carrying out their individual responsibilities. Your job is to surround yourself with gifted, dedicated individuals for every other leadership position. Evangelism Director Discipleship Director YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: BUILD YOUR TEAM Recruit a team that has a strong desire to reach people for Christ, will follow your lead, and knows how to have fun. Be responsible for working with your teachers in the selection of qualified class leaders for your leadership team. You will need the following leaders: Director 2 Assistant Directors (should be included in recruiting all remaining positions) Evangelism Director/Offensive Coordinator Discipleship Director/Defensive Coordinator Evangelism Director: Communications Outreach Secretary Greeter Social Sports and Rec Discipleship Director: Inreach Shepherd Group s New Member Men s Ministry Women s Ministry Volunteer Prayer Missions MULTIPLY LEADERS Raise up, train, and send out leaders from your class to help start other classes. The goal for every class should be to multiply. The more classes we have at Second Baptist Church, the more people will be reached for the Kingdom! Playbook 15

18 DIRECTOR continued... LEAD THE FLOW OF YOUR CLASS Plan ahead Refer to the Director s Announcements, which will be ed to you on Thursday afternoon and placed in the class records box each Friday. Organize announcements prior to your class meeting. Remember everything does not need to be announced - only those things that pertain to your class. Think of creative ways to promote events and enlist volunteers. SPEND TIME PREPARING FOR THESE CRITICAL TWENTY MINUTES (big 20) TO ENSURE QUALITY! Director Cont. Be protective of your class Do NOT announce events, seminars or speakers that have not been promoted by the church. This will keep you from mistakenly promoting something that would not be in the best interest of class members. Do NOT promote giving to any project or person without the approval of the finance committee. Please refer members with needs to the Pastoral Ministry of the church. Watch the time Make sure teachers have between minutes to teach the lesson. Begin and End each class at the designated time. lead MEETINGS WITH YOUR TEAM Plan at least three meetings for your leadership team during the year. Organize your agenda prior to each meeting. Use the following ideas to facilitate an effective meeting: Set goals based on the answers to the following questions: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How are you going to get there? Discuss plans and make arrangements for special events. Evaluate each leadership area and critique its current status. Address problem areas. Set dates on your class calendar. Go over member and visitor rosters and ask the questions: What are they doing? What role can they fill on our leadership team? 16 Second Baptist Church

19 USE THE FOLLOWING TIPS TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR TEAM 1 Assess the needs in your new environment Prioritize a list of everything that needs to be done and the jobs that need to be filled. Dream up a perfect world scenario. If you could have any person on your leadership team, who would it include? 2 Understand the eternal significance of your team and pray for workers in the harvest field Start at the top of your prioritized list and go call your followers. Be on the lookout for God s answer to your prayer. 3 Target specific persons you want for each job Match up the spiritual gift with the task at hand. Wait for the RIGHT person because it is better to have an opening than the wrong person. 4 Recruit with the end in mind Focus your team on the finish line. Most people will commit to something if they see a clear goal and an end in sight. Set goals for team members as well as deadlines. Director Cont. 5 Cast your vision often People want someone who is easy to follow. Be creative in motivating your team and remind your leaders why often. Plan a Building retreat for your team and inspire them with your mission statement, vision, and goals. Amazing things happen when you spend time with your leaders. 6 Develop a sixth sense for 2 things: Potential s Always be recruiting new leaders for your team. Everyone in your class is a candidate and should be asked to serve in some capacity on your team. If you don t ever ask, they may never serve. See people for who they will become, not who they are. Never underestimate the power of new believers and new people to the church. They are refreshing to work with, teachable, eager to learn, and ready to follow you. Recruit leaders who share your vision. Realize that people you genuinely like will be great ministry partners. Shore-up your weaknesses with your leadership team. Non-believers Get in the habit of recognizing new people to our church and/or non-believers. We are called to make disciples. Always work the crowd for potential leaders and new people. They are your primary TARGET. 7 Know the formula for pioneering a new position Learn It + Do It + Teach It + Leave it (in good hands) = Successful Succession. Playbook 17

20 DIRECTOR continued... USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WHEN PLANNING AND SCHEDULING CLASS ACTIVITIES Administrative Services Request all administrative services by contacting the administrative assistant in the Adult Bible Study office. This person will call and confirm your scheduled activity. Director Cont. 1 Facilities Calendar Make reservations at least two weeks in advance. Submit all class activities, including those away from the campus, for approval. Specify room arrangements with requests. Do not announce events that have not been scheduled and confirmed! The church has a limited number of rooms available on any given night, so please DO NOT assume that you can find a place for an event. 2 Finances The Finance Committee has approved the following: Paper supplies for class dinners (not to exceed four functions per year) mail-outs to class (not to exceed four per year) Submit all other expenses for approval prior to purchase, including bookstore charges and copy center use. CHURCH POLICY PROHIBITS FUND-RAISING BY THE CLASS FOR ANY REASON UNLESS APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. CHURCH POLICY PROHIBITS SOLICITATION OF GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM RESTAURANTS OR STORES FOR YOUR CLASS. 3 Copies, Mail, and Supplies Copy and mail services are available during office hours. Please contact the Adult Bible Study office for help. Advance planning is crucial and helps the staff meet your needs effectively. Copy requests turned in by Wednesday will be ready for your class on Saturday/Sunday. Request forms for supplies are available in the class records box. Submit forms with your attendance records on Saturday/Sunday. 4 Food Services Catering is available for class functions. For information, contact the following: Woodway Campus Catering Director at West, North, Pearland or Cypress Campuses Adult Bible Study Office 18 Second Baptist Church

21 Adult Bible Study RED Evangelism / Offense Serving as Social Coordinator was a blast; not only did I grow substantially in my relationship with the Lord, but our class experienced God s gift of lasting and meaningful friendships with other Christians. Renee The FLC and Adult Sports Leagues have provided me with the opportunity not only to fellowship with other Christians on the sports fields but also to bring in others and expose them to the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. -Sean If there is one thing I want most for our class, it s that visitors know how important they are to us and how much we want them there. -Josh Playbook 19

22 EVANGELISM TEAM DIRECTOR Evangelism Director MAIN OBJECTIVE: As one of two assistant directors, the Evangelism Director is responsible for reaching new people by keeping class leaders, members and even the class time focused on evangelism, encouraging enthusiasm and passion, and setting the stage for exciting growth. Your job is to open the Front Door by ensuring that new people continuously enter the life of the class and church. Comm. Outreach Secretary Greeter Social Sports & Rec YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: EVANGELISM recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. Communications Outreach Secretary TRAIN YOUR TEAM Help each to develop a passion and competence for reaching those who are not yet here. Organize creative ways to help this process such as scheduling a personal evangelism training class with your Evangelism Office. Constantly remind your leaders of the vision to reach new people. MONITOR TEAM PROGRESS Ensure your team s effectiveness in evangelism and assimilation of visitors on a weekly basis. Evaluate each Saturday or Sunday class from the perspective of a first-time visitor to our church. Give your Director feedback each week from this perspective. PROMOTE BAPTISM Greeter Social Sports and Recreation Work with the New Member Office to schedule baptisms for class members who are awaiting baptism. Talk personally with those awaiting baptism and encourage them to make a decision. Have someone share a 2-3 minute baptism testimony to the class. 20 Second Baptist Church

23 COMMUNICATIONS TEAM LEADER MAIN OBJECTIVE: In Class Communications (flyers, calendars, etc) Communications In Class Communications (sign up forms, etc) In Class Communications (class photos) The Communications is responsible for training and assisting the class leadership with communication via the class portal available on second.org. The class portal is both a class management tool and a website with public and private views of class information. Your job is to disseminate class information accurately and efficiently while protecting privacy and ensuring the appropriate use of personal information available on the portal. YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. MAXIMIZE THE WEB TO ATTRACT VISITORS Take advantage of the opportunity that the website presents: Over 90,000 people visit SBC s website each month; in many respects, it is the front doorstep of our church because many people visit the website before they ever visit one of our campuses. Make use of everything the website has to offer. keep your class site up-to-date with current information on events and new class photos. Use the website as a means to invite visitors to your class. TRAIN LEADERS AND TEAMS TO USE CLASS PORTAL (see bottom of page) Teach each leadership team about their class website rights and website functionality including use of both the class management tool and the website. Explain the public and private view of class information: The private view provides the leadership and members of a class with the information needed for inreach and outreach follow-up, class wide communications, event promotions, and more; the public view provides class visitors and website visitors the opportunity to learn more about your class, your social events, and contact information. REVIEW YOUR CLASS WEBSITE REGULARLY Monitor portal use to ensure accurate dissemination of class information, correct grammar and spelling, and appropriate use of photos (observing modesty and wise discretion), communications, and most importantly, personal information. Post upcoming class and Bible Study division events. Remind class members and visitors to update their personal information with the church to ensure timely class and church communications. Report misuse or unauthorized access of personal information to the SBC Technology Ministry staff: webmaster@second.org Communications Class Portal: Terms of Use 1. Second Baptist prohibits the use of class member and visitor information for use in profit or non-profit solicitations. This includes personal and corporate business solicitations, sales and marketing, and political campaigning, advertising, and endorsements. This also includes solicitation of funds for missionaries, benevolent causes, and other charitable causes. Please work with your campus Pastoral Ministry staff to address any benevolent needs. 2. Second Baptist Church reserves the right at any time to remove a class portal or any part of its content. 3. Pictures that are pornographic, sexually inappropriate or suggestive, and misrepresentative of the values and teachings of Second Baptist Church are prohibited. Information on the Setup and Management of Class Portal: Class Portals use the following URL convention: class name> s sent from class portals use the following address: <your class name>@secondfamily.org Playbook 21

24 OUTREACH TEAM Outreach MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Outreach s mission is to welcome class and church visitors to your Bible Study Class through personal contacts, visits, letters and phone calls. This person also recruits and leads class members in all outreach efforts. Wednesday Night Outreach Wednesday Night Outreach Visitation Visitation YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: Outreach recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. CREATE A FRIENDLY, INVITING ATMOSPHERE Make visitors your priority. Work with your Greeter to ensure that visitors receive a warm welcome, feel a part of the group, and are not alone. Make sure visitors sit with class members in church and invite them to attend any class events (Shepherd Group or Small Group gatherings, socials, lunch or dinner after class, etc.) Invite them to join the class quickly and make sure visitors know they can join the class without joining the church. COORDINATE WEEKLY OUTREACH MEETINGS Plan your class weekly Outreach meeting each Wednesday night to follow-up with everyone who visited or joined your class. When you arrive at Outreach, do the following things: Pick up your class file. , write and call visitors to let them know how much you enjoyed their visit and invite them to return the next week. Invite them to Shepherd Groups, Small Groups, socials or other special church events. Follow-up with telephone calls: People like to be invited personally and most need some encouragement to get involved. Call and write new members who have been assigned to your class. Treat these people as visitors until they come to your class. Also, call people who attended a worship service or visitors reception but have not visited a class. Locate this information at the Outreach Table on Wednesdays. FORM VISITATION TEAMS Organize class members into teams to visit class prospects and visitors. Encourage members to be creative and don t limit them. Activities can include making home visits, meeting for coffee or meals during the week, or arranging some other outing until the visitor feels comfortable with a home visit. Match people for more effective visits: couples with couples, experienced with inexperienced, guys with guys, etc. 22 Second Baptist Church

25 SECRETARY TEAM LEADER MAIN OBJECTIVE: Member Class Rosters Secretary Member Visitor Check-In Member Class Nametags The Secretary is responsible for completing the necessary class records each week and delivering them to the Records Office. Your job is to serve as the primary link between the Bible Study class and the Records Department. Without an efficient secretary, we are only tracking numbers week by week. Remember: Our church is not interested in numbers; we are interested in people! YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. CREATE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT Realize that you are the first contact most visitors and members have in the class and that your efforts to make others feel welcome and accepted are vitally important. Assign Greeters a visitor while they are signing in. Encourage visitors to join your class and remind them that a person may be a member of a Bible Study class before he/she formally joins the church. SUPERVISE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Mark members and returning visitors present for each class date on the white computer roll by filling in the box completely with a dark pen. (Visitors are designated by an asterisk.) Complete a Bible Study information slip on each person who does not appear on your white computer roll. Turn the top copy in with your records. Keep the second copy for your class records or give it to your Outreach leader for follow-up. Make sure that the class name appears on the Bible Study information slips. Check each slip and make corrections as necessary. Please rewrite any illegible forms. KEEP THE CLASS ROSTER UPDATED Enroll new members by completing a Bible Study information slip and marking JOIN in the space provided. Give a copy of each new class member s slip to the New Member for your class. Drop people from your rolls by completing drop cards (yellow) and returning them with your records. update personal information for class members using the lavender cards or direct members to use the church website to make updates themselves at TURN IN ACCURATE RECORDS Place all completed forms and materials in the large brown records envelope provided and drop it off at the designated place on each campus as soon as possible. Include the following items in the envelope: Main attendance sheets White copies of all Bible Study information forms (Keep the yellow copy for your class records or give to the Outreach.) Transfer and/or drop cards Offering envelopes turned in by members Red order forms for supplies Playbook 23 Secretary

26 GREETER TEAM Greeter MAIN OBJECTIVE: Class Greeters are responsible for the visitors from the moment they enter the classroom door to the time they leave the church. Your job is to create the first impression that visitors form of your class by demonstrating the gift of hospitality and the ability to make strangers feel at home. Greeter Member Greeter Member Greeter Member Greeter Member YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: Greeter recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. CREATE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT Ask your Greeting team to arrive early to class each week and encourage them to remember their own first-time experience as a visitor. Make sure music is playing in the background, trash is picked up, and that your team is ready to greet. Have a positive attitude and be enthusiastic about what God is doing in your class. Assist with visitor check-in and meeting people at your class door. ENGAGE VISITORS CONSTANTLY Personally walk visitors around the room to meet others in your class - especially the Director and other members of your leadership team. Do everything possible to make visitors feel at home: share information about current class activities (sports, socials, shepherd groups, small groups, etc.), introduce them to those in your class with similar professions or interests, sit with them during class, and ask them to sit with your class during the worship services. MAKE THE VISIT MEMORABLE Encourage your team to develop the habit of locating visitors around the campus and making sure they have a great experience at our church. Assign a few greeters to walk by Visitor Check-In stations (in every lobby) to meet visitors and walk them to class. Be on the lookout for visitors in the parking lots and other places around campus. For those in your division (singles, married, etc.), invite them to your class and offer to take them to class and upcoming events. For those NOT in your division, give them a copy of the Bible Study Class Listing. Assist them in finding a class or take them to the Visitor Check-In stations. KEEP YOUR TEAM REFRESHED AND EXCITED Rotate greeters throughout the year. Plug in new members to this position in order to get them involved immediately. 24 Second Baptist Church

27 SOCIAL TEAM LEADER Social MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Social is responsible for planning all social events for the class, ensuring that those who attend leave knowing that they have spent time with Christians. Your job is to organize social activities that create a point-of-entry for people to get involved with your class and to hear about Jesus. Member Outreach Socials Member Holiday Events Member Class Lunches Member Weekly class snacks YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. PLAN A POSITIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR Schedule social events that will build a sense of community, foster relationships, and assimilate new people into your class. Recruit a team to help you plan creatively and administrate social events. Organize at least 3-4 major class events each year (holiday themes are effective: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine s Day, etc.). REACH PEOPLE FOR CHRIST Use social events as a hook to introduce people to a relationship with Jesus. Work with your Outreach to ensure that events have an outreach/evangelistic emphasis. Coordinate events that facilitate conversation and relationship development (e.g. events where people interact rather than activities like movies). Prep your leadership team to be ready to initiate conversations with guests or visitors and share Christ with them. UTILIZE CHURCH RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY Reserve the use of all church facilities through the Administrative Assistant of your Bible Study division. (Contact numbers are listed in the front of this guide.) Please give at least two weeks advance notice when scheduling facilities. Specify room arrangements (tables, chairs, etc.) with all requests. ALL RESERVATIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED AROUND EXISTING CHURCH ACTIVITIES. Social To assist your class with social events, the Finance Committee has approved the following: Paper supplies for class dinners (not to exceed 4 functions per year) Mail-outs to class (not to exceed 4 per year) Copying on a limited basis Contact the Administrative Assistant in your Bible Study division for these services. Copying and mail services are available during office hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30AM-5PM). Advance planning helps the staff meet your needs effectively. Playbook 25

28 SPORTS & RECREATION TEAM MAIN OBJECTIVE: Sports Captain Sports Captain Sports & Rec Special Class Activities Special Class Activities The Sports and Recreation is responsible for promoting leagues and tournaments, recruiting team captains, and enlisting class members, visitors, and their friends for various athletic activities (softball, volleyball, flag football, basketball, indoor soccer, dodgeball, kickball, etc.). Your job is to involve your class actively in sports and recreation activities with the purpose of reaching new people for Christ. YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. SPORTS & REC ENGAGE YOUR CLASS IN Family Life center (FLC) Sports Encourage class members to participate on teams organized through the Family Life Center s (FLC) leagues. Check the Sports and Fitness page of the church s website ( for a list of FLC Sports events, leagues, and tournaments and creatively promote these opportunities. Coordinate online registration for your class teams. Check the FLC Sports Webpage regularly to review schedules and team standings. FLC Sports are available to everyone; however, games are played only on the Woodway and North campuses. UTILIZE SPORTS AND RECREATION FOR EVANGELISM Build your teams with 30% class prospects or non-christians. Remember that our goal is to bring prospects back to our Bible Study classes. Change your teams up frequently to include new people. Encourage those in the class to meet and get to know others who are usually not in the group. IMPLEMENT SPECIAL Recreational EVENTS Organize activities appropriate for the age, demographics, and make-up of your class. Plan recreational outings that will be fun for your class and that will reach new people. Be open to creative suggestions from members and visitors. Some ideas include golf, tennis, bowling, sand volleyball, racquetball, fishing, hunting trips, and camping. 26 Second Baptist Church

29 Adult Bible Study Blue DISCIPLESHIP/Defense Missions is an essential part of the life of our class. It is when we become the hands and feet of Jesus to someone. By meeting a need, we truly experience His presence in our lives... and see the Gospel come to life! D Small groups are places where we can deepen our knowledge and love for Jesus Christ as we build personal relationships and practice applying the Gospel to our lives. Elizabeth I loved serving in the role of Discipleship Director because I got to see firsthand how God develops believers from newborn Christians to mighty men and women of faith. It was truly a joy to see people grow in maturity as a result of the fellowship, encouragement, and accountability provided by these groups. -Trey Playbook 27

30 DISCIPLESHIP TEAM Director Discipleship Director MAIN OBJECTIVE: As one of two assistant directors, the Discipleship Director is responsible for fostering the growth and development of class members as disciples of Christ. Your job is to close the Back Door by ensuring that your team meets the personal needs of individuals and challenges them to grow with Christ. Inreach New Member Men s Ministry Women s Ministry Volunteer Prayer Missions Shepherd Group YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: Recruit YOUR TEAM Recruit a team that has a strong desire to reach people for Christ, will follow your lead, and knows how to have fun. Work with your Teacher and Director to select and recruit people who have the right gifts for the Discipleship positions. Ask each person to serve for a specific timeframe (6 months, 1 year, etc.). Inreach Shepherd Group s New Member Men s Ministry Women s Ministry Volunteer Prayer Missions DISCIPLESHIP TRAIN YOUR TEAM Help each to develop a passion and competence for discipleship. Constantly remind your leaders of the importance of fostering spiritual maturity. MONITOR TEAM PROGRESS Meet regularly with each team leader to provide feedback and to evaluate the team s effectiveness in ministry and spiritual maturity. Reach your class goal of 75% of class members serving throughout the church and involved in a Shepherd Group or Small Group. Keep accurate records of all your small groups and classes so you can report to your campus Staff Discipleship Pastor. Include the leader s name, study title, meeting time and location, and average attendance for each report. CHALLENGE YOUR CLASS TO GROW Plan and promote 1-2 discipleship courses for the class during the year (Masterlife, Prayerlife, Mind of Christ, etc.) Work with your Staff Discipleship Pastor to determine the best course and materials for your class. Actively promote all discipleship opportunities offered through Second Baptist Church. 28 Second Baptist Church

31 INREACH TEAM LEADER Inreach MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Inreach is responsible for making sure people don t fall through the cracks. Your job is to disciple, lead, nurture, and care for members of the class by establishing and monitoring Shepherd Groups, which are smaller groups that meet monthly to provide care and spiritual nourishment. Shepherd Group Shepherd Group Shepherd Group Shepherd Group YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. ESTABLISH SHEPHERD GROUPS Work with your Teachers and Director to select qualified people to serve as your Shepherd Group leaders. Assign all class members to a Shepherd Group. Explain the shepherding ministry to each class member and facilitate assimilation into groups. MONITOR PROGRESS OF GROUPS Evaluate your Shepherd Groups to ensure that they are caring for the needs of members effectively. Advise your Shepherd Group s of problem areas and difficult situations. Attend at least one meeting of each Shepherd Group during the year. Point out strengths and weaknesses diplomatically and encourage leaders consistently. Help members discover their gifts and place of ministry. Meet with all of your Shepherd Group s at least twice a year. ADDRESS SPECIAL NEEDS Track members who are absent from class or need extra care. Check the Inreach Roster on the website each week to see which members have been away from class for 3 weeks or more and write and/or call them. Contact members who are ill and those who have had family events that need attention. Send cards for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. INREACH Playbook 29

32 SHEPHERD GROUP Inreach MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Shepherd Group is responsible for ministering to and caring for those class members assigned to their Shepherd Group by the Inreach. Your job is to use regularly scheduled Shepherd Group meetings and on-going personal contacts to minister to your group. Shepherd Group Shepherd Group Shepherd Group Shepherd Group YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: Shepherd Group MINISTER TO MEMBERS REGULARLY Establish yourself as the care leader for your group by developing relationships with those in your group. Acknowledge birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates. Stay informed about the lives of your group members: The more you know about them, the more effective your ministry will be. Identify and address physical, spiritual and emotional needs of group members. Pray for them often and make it a priority to follow up with those in your group who are not attending Bible Study on Saturday or Sunday. Close the back door of your class by keeping people connected to the life of our church - Bible Study! ORGANIZE LIFE-CHANGING MEETINGS Provide care and support for members by planning meetings that encourage spiritual growth. Set monthly meetings (or at least ten times during the year). Ensure that each meeting provides the opportunity for group members to get to know one another better, share prayer requests, and discuss application of spiritual truth to their lives. Ideal groups will have 20 to 30 members with a goal of attending each meeting. INVOLVE NEW MEMBERS Contact new members assigned to your group by the Inreach. Call them, welcome them, tell them about your group and its next meeting, and encourage them to attend and get involved. Introduce them to the group members at their first meeting. Contact them after the meeting to get their feedback and encourage them. RECRUIT OTHER LEADERS Look for those in your group who may have the gift to shepherd others. Don t be possessive when you see someone (even one of your best group members) whom God can use to minister to others. PROMOTE SERVICE Help group members identify their spiritual gifts. Encourage them to use their gifts by serving others through the various ministries of the church. NOTE: For more information about organizing and leading your meetings, please contact your Inreach. 30 Second Baptist Church

33 NEW MEMBER TEAM LEADER New Member MAIN OBJECTIVE: The New Member is responsible for ensuring the total assimilation of each new member into the life of your class. Your job is to use personal contacts, visits, letters, and telephone calls to encourage new-member involvement. Be aware that there are two types of new members: Member: Coordinate New Member Dinners Member: Follow Up with Assigned Members 1. Those who join your class and may or may not be members of the church 2. Those who join the church and are assigned but have never attended your class YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. ASSIMILATE NEW MEMBERS INTO THE LIFE OF THE CLASS Avenues to effective assimilation: Contact each new member personally (phone call, , invitation to lunch). Obtain a copy of each new member s registration card from the Class Secretary at the end of each class. Call new members who have joined the church and are assigned to your class. (These names are included in your Wednesday night outreach packet.) Be very intentional in the first four weeks of someone joining your class or the church. If they do not get connected during this time, our records show very few will! Host New Member Dinners. Designate a team member to be the coordinator of New Member Dinners. Invite a small group of new members into the home of one of the class leaders. Use the dinners to get to know the new members and invite them to be a part of the class team. Put them on a team. Explain the various opportunities to get involved in the class and ask new members on what team they wish to serve. (The goal is to get every member of your class on a team.) Connect them to the right people in your class who will activate them to serve. LEAD CLASS MEMBERS TO JOIN THE CHURCH Encourage those who join your class to make a commitment in Worship. Offer to walk down the aisle with them or arrange a meeting with one of the pastors to answer any questions or concerns they may have. New Member Playbook 31

34 Men s Ministry/Small Group Men s Ministry MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Men s Ministry is responsible for developing the men s small groups for the class, which meet regularly for prayer, Bible study, and encouragement. The key word for small groups is accountability. Your job is also to serve as a liaison to the Men s Ministry of the church by promoting and encouraging class participation in church-wide men s events. Men s Ministry Events Men s Small Group Men s Small Group Men s Small Group YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: Men s Ministry IDENTIFY AND RECRUIT small group LEADERS Determine the appropriate number of leaders needed based on an estimate of 6-12 people per group. Target people who have a passion to see others grow in their relationship with Christ and who have the spiritual maturity to lead a small group. Recognize that small group leaders should be committed to following Christ daily and to setting a lifestyle example of purity and devotion to Christ. EQUIP YOUR LEADERS Utilize small group training to develop your leadership. Contact your Staff Discipleship Pastor and/or Adult ministry Staff to schedule dates and times for training in the following areas: How to Get Started with Your Small Group How to Structure and Lead a Weekly Meeting Discerning the Appropriate Study for your Group Facilitation Tips for Group Discussion LAUNCH AND OVERSEE SMALL GROUPS Consult your campus Staff Discipleship s to select all materials to be studied. Work with group leaders to set times and places for groups to meet. (Groups may meet at the church or in homes.) Manage the placement of class members into small groups and assimilate new members/visitors on an ongoing basis. MONITOR PROGRESS OF GROUPS Dealing with Group Dynamics/Personalities How to Keep Your Group on Track (Monitoring the Progress of Your Group) Multiplying Your Group Meet with each small group leader at least TWO times during the year to provide leadership and direction and to set guidelines as needed. Make sure all small group members stay actively involved in the Bible Study class and attend church on Saturday or Sunday. Ensure that the groups provide a place for people to grow deeper in their relationship with God, experience accountability, and develop Christ-centered friendships. INVOLVE your class IN THE MEN S MINISTRY of the church Encourage members to participate in church-wide Men s Ministry events and activities such as Ironmen, The Forge and Men s Seminars. You may be contacted to serve on committees for men s events and/or to announce special events to your class. 32 Second Baptist Church

35 WOMEN S MINISTRY/small group TEAM LEADER Women s Ministry Events Women s Small Group Women s Ministry Women s Small Group Women s Small Group MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Women s Ministry is responsible for developing the women s small groups for the class, which meet regularly for prayer, Bible study, and encouragement. The key word for small groups is accountability. Your job is also to serve as a liaison to the Women s Ministry of the church by promoting and encouraging class participation in the church-wide women s events. YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: IDENTIFY AND RECRUIT small group LEADERS Determine the appropriate number of leaders needed based on an estimate of 6-12 people per group. Target people who have a passion to see others grow in their relationship with Christ and who have the spiritual maturity to lead a small group. Recognize that small group leaders should be committed to following Christ daily and to setting a lifestyle example of purity and devotion to Christ. EQUIP YOUR LEADERS Utilize small group training to develop your leadership. Contact your Staff Discipleship Pastor and/or Adult Ministry Staff to schedule dates and times for training in the following areas: How to Get Started with Your Small Group How to Structure and Lead a Weekly Meeting Discerning the Appropriate Study for your Group Facilitation Tips for Group Discussion LAUNCH AND OVERSEE SMALL GROUPS Consult your campus Staff Discipleship s to select all materials to be studied. Work with group leaders to set times and places for groups to meet. (Groups may meet at the church or in homes.) manage the placement of class members into small groups and assimilate new members/visitors on an ongoing basis. MONITOR PROGRESS OF GROUPS Dealing with Group Dynamics/Personalities How to Keep Your Group on Track (Monitoring the Progress of Your Group) Multiplying Your Group Meet with each small group leader at least TWO times during the year to provide leadership and direction and to set guidelines as needed. Make sure all small group members stay actively involved in the Bible Study class and attend church on Sundays. Ensure that the groups provide a place for people to grow deeper in their relationship with God, experience accountability, and develop Christ-centered friendships. involve your class in the Women s Ministry of the church Participate in church-wide Women s Ministry events and activities such as The Ladies Retreat, Christmas Celebrations, Table Top Dinners and Women s Seminars. You may be contacted to serve on committees for Women s Events and/or to announce special events to your class. Women s Ministry Playbook 33

36 VOLUNTEER Volunteer MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Volunteer is responsible for recruiting volunteers from their Bible Study class to serve in church-wide special events and projects, Bible Study division events, and class activities. Your job is to motivate and galvanize people to serve. Church-wide Events Worship Service Needs Class Events Adult BibleStudy Events YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: UNDERSTAND THE CHURCH CALENDAR AND SCOPE OF SPECIAL EVENTS Meet with your Director and/or Staff Special Events Coordinator to map out a calendar of the known church-wide and Bible Study division special events for the year. The church typically hosts an average of 5-6 large evangelistic events during the year which depend on a large volunteer force from Bible Study classes. Church-wide Conferences such as Relationship RX Revivals/Outreach Events such as Impact Christmas Candy Houses, Christmas Light Parade Bible Study Blitz Weekends Angels of Light Serve Houston 4th of July Festival Outdoor Fountain Baptism Services volunteer Note: For Angels of Light and Serve Houston, you will assist the Missions in recruiting volunteers. RECRUIT A GREAT TEAM Plan ahead to allow an adequate time frame to recruit a volunteer team to serve for each church-wide event. Enthusiastically announce opportunities to your class and share the underlying purpose for each event. Personally recruit people with a willing heart to serve and involve new members and visitors on each event team. Prepare your team for service by explaining the nature of their volunteer roles and serving alongside them during the event. Show your appreciation by doing something to recognize your volunteers after each event. ASSIST WITH CLASS VOLUNTEER NEEDS Work with the leaders in other positions to find out class volunteer needs for upcoming events such as large socials, class retreats, outreach projects and missions projects. ORGANIZE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS FOR WORSHIP SERVICES Become familiar with the schedule for extra class assignments that provide support for the worship services. Be ready to recruit volunteers, such as greeters and volunteers for resource sales, as needed. 34 Second Baptist Church

37 PRAYER TEAM LEADER Prayer MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Prayer is responsible for developing and deepening the prayer life of individual class members as well as the class as a whole. Your job is to serve as a liaison to the Prayer Ministry of the church by staying informed about needs and emphasizing the importance of prayer. Prayer Member Prayer Member Prayer Member Prayer Member YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: ORGANIZE A PRAYER TEAM Form a small group that will regularly intercede for the individual and collective needs of your class. Choose the most effective prayer system for your class: The prayer team leader will meet at Outreach each Wednesday to pray for the class and specific needs. The prayer team will meet for 20 minutes before Bible Study class to pray for God to work during their class hour. Anyone is welcome to join the prayer time. The prayer team will meet once a month for lunch after class to discuss new ideas for effectively ministering to the class through prayer. The Prayer will contact the prayer team by or by phone to inform them of prayer requests made each week. Other ideas include having a prayer request drop box, class prayer requests sent via , prayer partners who meet before and/or after class. UTILIZE THE CHURCH PRAYER MINISTRY Coordinate with the church Prayer Ministry to submit prayer requests and to serve in the SBC Prayer room. (The SBC staff and volunteer intercessors are devoted to praying for the needs of your class members.) Please send complete information on prayer needs, emergencies, deaths, births, and hospitalizations to the Prayer Ministry as follows: Obtain accurate contact information from the person giving you the request (name, address, phone number, church member or visitor, name of hospital, etc.) Send information to the Prayer Ministry by 1) prayer@second.org 2) SBC website ( Prayer and Care 3) phone: (24-hour Prayer Line). Schedule a class prayer hour for your class members to serve as intercessors (Woodway). Call the Prayer Ministry to sign-up: Prayer Playbook 35

38 MISSIONS Missions MAIN OBJECTIVE: The Missions is responsible for making our church s mission statement come alive. Your job is to serve as the link between your class and mission opportunities provided by Second Baptist Church. You will help your class plan mission projects and serve as a resource for those who wish to become individually involved in ministry outside of our church. International Trips Local Projects Church-wide Events YOUR PART ON THE TEAM: Missions recruit YOUR TEAM Work with your Director and the other team leaders to recruit a team from your class members and visitors who have the desire to serve and the skills to effectively help you accomplish your goals. KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT MISSIONS/MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Become familiar with local, national, and international mission opportunities offered through Second Baptist Church by consulting with the church s missions office, the SBC website, the annual international mission trip brochure, and other ministry opportunities through local Christian organizations. LEAD LOCAL MISSIONS PROJECTS REGULARLY Plan ahead and schedule at least one ministry project per quarter to touch people outside of our fellowship. Form a team within your class to lead each project. (This is a great way to involve new people.) Secure commitments from class members well in advance to make sure you have adequate manpower for each project. INVOLVE YOUR CLASS IN CHURCH-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES Engage your class in upcoming missions opportunities hosted by the church such as Angels of Light, World missions Emphasis, Shoes for Orphan Souls, Christmas in July, and Serve Houston (which is sponsored through the Volunteer Ministry annually). Communicate the underlying purpose and vision for each event and utilize the Volunteer in your class to assist in recruiting volunteers. CREATE EXCITEMENT AND MOTIVATION Share pictures and summaries of mission projects with your class. Lead your class to pray for and give to missions sponsored by Second Baptist Church. 36 Second Baptist Church

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