A Vision... Vision. God Is Doing Incredible Things At Rosemont. Max. prosper and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.

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1 A Vision... God Is Doing Incredible Things At Rosemont. Over the last several years, we have experienced tremendous growth, and I believe that growth will continue for many years to come. As we near completion of 39 years and embark on our 40th year as a church family, it is evident that God has been preparing and leading us to something much bigger. Over the past several months, the future of Rosemont and God s vision for this church have been the source of much prayer. After seeking God s direction and asking Him for clarity, this vision has taken shape. Our church has faithfully served the Lord for over 39 years, and we have all accomplished wonderful things together; but I believe that through the fulfillment of this vision, Rosemont s greatest days are truly ahead. The following pages contain this. As you read, you will find opportunities that will allow you to join God s work in building the Kingdom of God through this church. This is your official invitation to get on the train before it leaves the station. Use these pages as a guide for your personal prayer time and for discovering your place in carrying out this vision for Rosemont Baptist Church. If we are to reach our full potential for God, we must work together as the body of Christ. The vision will not be accomplished by one pastor or only a few leaders. Everyone must commit themselves to the journey. I strongly believe that God will call every member of this body to carry out the vision and to add to what has already been revealed. While this vision may take years to fulfill, we must be committed to becoming the church that God has called us to be. I look forward to sharing more about this vision with you over the coming months. Vision Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future. In Christ, Max

2 OurJourney Leadership Leadership Where We ve Been and Where Our Journey Will Take Us To develop comprehensive, effective leadership courses that will build up, train, and encourage all forms of leadership in the future God began this church out of the hearts of 18 people who gathered To make these courses available to anyone who feels called to leadership within our church, in the fall of Over the past 39 years, it has been evident that from care group leaders to teachers to greeters God s hand was upon this church as we grew each year in number For this course to train and equip our next generation of leaders and in love for one another and for Christ. In the past six years, we have experienced the fastest period of growth in our history. Since 2000, Rosemont has grown 83% in Sunday morning attendance. This church growth has occurred in a community that has experienced very little growth over that same period of time. As we look to the future, all indicators point to tremendous growth To find people who currently develop and train leadership in their professions to aid in the development of this leadership training course To provide PLACE ministry classes to help people identify their natural leadership abilities within the body of Christ in the Rosemont area over the next several years (KIA Plant coming, Atlanta growth, Fort Benning expansion). If we ve experienced 83% growth in an area that hasn t grown, how many more souls will God Pray that God will call and equip you to be in a leadership position in the future send as this area does grow? It is our responsibility, as the body of Be available to aid in developing a leadership training course Christ, to reach out and embrace everyone that Christ sends our way. God is not calling us to manufacture growth ourselves it has already come. He is calling us to reach more people for Him, and to prepare for future growth. Our ability to minister to this tremendous growth will be most effective when every individual in the body of Christ seeks to become all that God has called them to be personally. Please take your personal involvement in this vision seriously and wholeheartedly.

3 A Vision... Why Do We Need A Vision? Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish It is clear in scripture that we must seek direction in order to be prepared for what God has in store for our church. Why Do We Need To Be Specific In Writing This Vision Out? Habakkuk 2:2-3 says: Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. This brochure is designed to convey some of the marvelous things God is ready to do at Rosemont in His kingdom work so that our church body may see the vision, embrace it, and run with it. So How Will We Accomplish This Vision As A Church? Rosemont s mission statement must be the engine that drives the vision and brings continued growth. Everything we do must be centered on the mission of our church. As each member lives out the mission statement in their own lives, this vision will become reality. Mission Statement: Reaching every person With The Gospel And Leading Them To A Fully Mature Relationship With Christ.

4 Spiri tual Growth A Visual Spiritual Growth Theme As God provided this vision for Rosemont, the need for a visual depiction of our mission statement was realized. Through scripture study and prayer, an illustration of seeds being planted, taking root, and growing into fully mature trees was envisioned. The following are a few of the many verses that describe this visual depiction: Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. A new vision wall, located between the worship center and the breezeway will depict, symbolize, and remind us of our continual process in spiritual growth and will become a focal point for this theme. This depiction will flow into each ministry area of the church, conveying God s transforming power in our lives from the youngest to the oldest. These new themes include: A new church logo with the slogan, Experience New Life, symbolizing the sprouting of a seed to new life, giving members, newcomers and nonbelievers hope in a living God Deeper Roots, a new theme for church-wide discipleship classes, symbolizing our growth to fully mature Christians Scatter the Seed, a name to represent the overall mission strategy of the church, symbolizing spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ, including existing missions organizations (such as Sunshiners WMU ), mission trips, and other growing missions ministries The Wellspring, formerly known as the Rosemont Bookstore, symbolizing the nourishment needed for Christian growth My Father s Garden...Where Seeds are Planted, a symbolic name for preschool ministry Our Town the Place to Grow, a ministry where children are being watered and grown through God s Word A student-named activity center, The Shed, where high schoolers worship at DiVine, middle schoolers worship at Fusion, and all students of the youth department fellowship at The Shady Tree Café OASIS for Older Americans Sharing in Service (although already established, this name fits providentially with our new visual, spiritual growth theme) Pray that God will continue to pour out ideas that represent His power to grow us as the body of Christ.

5 Personal Growth Personal Spiritual Growth A Guide... Vision Statement: Through personal spiritual growth and renewal, Rosemont Baptist Church will become the most evangelistic and effective church in this region over the coming years, reaching thousands of people for Christ. For each person at Rosemont to grow into the believer that God desires them to be This Brochure: For each person to have a desire to grow closer to Christ in action, thoughts, and speech In the following pages, you will find specific For each person at Rosemont to have a regular, personal, quiet time with God information about how our mission statement will For each person to practice spiritual disciplines such as prayer, bible study, fasting, guide us to accomplish God s vision for this church. solitude, scriptural meditation, etc. Please use this as a prayer guide and an information For each person to prepare themselves throughout the week for worship on Sunday For each person to seek opportunities of growth and service to help build their Christian faith resource as you discover where God will use you in fulfilling this vision and mission. Each of the following sections contains a vision for each ministry, a strategy for achieving that vision, Facilitate growth through bible studies, sermons, and resources from The Wellspring, (formerly known as the Rosemont Bookstore) that encourage personal spiritual growth To offer classes on personal spiritual growth through Deeper Roots To provide every member with a Personal Spiritual Inventory and Growth Plan in the future to aid them in identifying target areas of spiritual strengths and weaknesses To encourage members to develop personal relationships with other believers who promote spiritual growth and accountability Pray that God will begin a work in your heart concerning your spiritual growth Realize that God is calling you to grow closer to Him and seek His will for your life Seek opportunities to build your relationship with Christ by becoming involved in Deeper Roots discipleship and other church offerings in the future and your personal calling or responsibility in making that vision a reality.

6 Every Person Reaching Every Person With The Gospel Deeper Roots Deeper Roots Discipleship Ministry Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:33 Sunday School (Bible Study) To add 115 new classes in the next 8-10 years to accommodate expected growth To begin Deeper Roots, an intentional and ongoing discipleship program To add classes each semester to the Deeper Roots curriculum, offering opportunities to grow closer to Christ through specialized topics of study To involve 50% of Sunday School participants in Deeper Roots classes in the Û 40 Adult Û 60 Preschool/Children Û 15 Youth coming years To offer New Member Assimilation and New Christian classes To implement a Leadership Track for laypersons who desire to seek training and growth in leadership skills and the RBC website (under new construction) which will include descriptions of each course Adult Classes: Encourage Sunday School classes to involve at least 50% of their members in Deeper First add 20 new classes by having 10 current adult classes each birth two new classes in Roots classes the next 5 years Emphasize the importance of continued spiritual growth outside of Sunday School Each new class then births another new adult class in the following 5 years Educate and train leadership for Deeper Roots classes Inform members each semester of classes being offered through Deeper Roots brochures (Thus 40 new classes formed) 20 new leaders emerge each year to accommodate growth Each class organizes itself for effective ministry Preschool/Children s Classes: Pray for the success of the Deeper Roots ministry; that it would lead people to more Add two new classes for children each year for the next 5 years mature relationships with Christ Add two new classes for preschool each year for the next 5 years Become a future teacher or participant in Deeper Roots Add four new classes for children each year in the following 5 years Become the motivational leader in your Sunday School class to promote and recruit Add four new classes for preschool each year in the following 5 years (Thus 60 new classes formed) Youth Classes: Add one new class per year over the next 5 years Add two new classes per year over the following 5 years (Thus 15 new classes formed) Pray for God to raise up leaders to help expand the Sunday School Ministry Become more involved in current classes through consistent attendance and participation Lead a new class in the future, whether preschool, children, youth, or adult participants for Deeper Roots

7 Evangelism Evangelism: FAITH & Lifestyle Witness To continue growing the FAITH ministry to reach every person with the gospel To further develop and expand the FAITH Contact ministry To develop a family FAITH plan allowing families to visit together while parents model evangelism to their children To develop a FAITH for Kids plan for children To encourage and promote lifestyle witnessing as a norm in the lives of Rosemont members Every adult Sunday School class provides at least one FAITH team each semester Preschool and children s teachers form FAITH teams for each department FAITH Contact continues for youth and adults Every member is encouraged to serve in FAITH at least one semester every two years Every member is encouraged to maintain a list of three non-believers to pray for and to be intentional about speaking with regarding their relationship with Christ Every member is encouraged to seek ministry opportunities and show the love of Christ to non-believers through acts of service Pray that our FAITH ministry will continue to grow and reach more people for Christ List three unbelievers and pray for their salvations on a regular basis Serve in FAITH at least one semester every two years Consciously look for ways to serve others around you

8 Outreach Ev ents Community Outreach Events To expand current outreach events (VBS, Wild Game Dinner, Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.) to reach more people To design new events to reach the non-churched in our region Members will be trained and encouraged to initiate conversations with guests at community events Members then become intentional about follow-up and relationship building with new acquaintances in order to lead people to Christ Pray for upcoming community outreach events and the people who will attend Volunteer to be a part of the planning, training, and implementation of Rosemont community outreach events Be intentional about meeting and building relationships with guests at community events

9 New Residents Reaching New Residents To contact every new resident in our area For Sunday School classes to become more intentional about contacting and connecting with new residents To sponsor expos/events to acquaint new residents with our community and church Every new resident will be sent a packet of information about Rosemont when they arrive in their new home If any new resident expresses interest in our church, a follow-up FAITH visit will be made Information gathered from FAITH visits will be used to connect newcomers to Sunday School classes Pray that God will providentially open doors for us to minister to new residents Minister to new residents and offer them a loving church family Help in developing this new ministry by assisting in administration and organization

10 Scatter the Seed Scatter the Seed Rosemont on Mission Expansion Church Campus & Facility Expansion To increase mission involvement both here and abroad To plant churches nationally and internationally as God leads expected regional growth To offer a variety of mission trips so that families can experience mission endeavors together To be a visual beacon of hope now and for generations to come To partner with the International Mission Board (IMB) to establish an ongoing To expand and improve the Rosemont campus, in phases, to accommodate relationship with an un-reached people group (those who have never heard the gospel) To partner with the North American Mission Board (NAMB) to reach people on our Present, in the coming months, an official proposal for additional building space own continent Provide temporary arrangements to accommodate and maintain continued growth Implement a capital campaign to fund any building additions Increase frequent ministry opportunities (see Ministry Opportunities & Service section) Schedule more national and international mission trips each year through NAMB & IMB Establish an ongoing Scatter the Seed fund to be used in supporting mission trips growth Send a preliminary team to establish contact with an un-reached people group discovered Thank God for blessing our church with tremendous growth through a partnership with the IMB Have an open, willing, and giving spirit to make room for those God is sending Prepare and train teams for frequent mission trips to the un-reached people group and for other trips planned Assemble mission teams in advance of all trips to pray, prepare, and grow spiritually together Pray about your role in future mission trips: Û Is God calling you to go? Û Is God calling you to financially sponsor another person to go? Û Is God calling you to lead a team to plant a church somewhere in the world in the next 10 years? Seize the opportunity to reach one of the identified 640 un-reached people groups remaining in the world Attach yourself to a missions team at Rosemont that will be preparing to share the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout the world Become involved in local mission activities and mission trips here and abroad Pray that God will provide facilities, people, and resources needed to accommodate now and in the future

11 Scatter the Seed Scatter the Seed Rosemont on Mission Expansion Church Campus & Facility Expansion To increase mission involvement both here and abroad To plant churches nationally and internationally as God leads expected regional growth To offer a variety of mission trips so that families can experience mission endeavors together To be a visual beacon of hope now and for generations to come To partner with the International Mission Board (IMB) to establish an ongoing To expand and improve the Rosemont campus, in phases, to accommodate relationship with an un-reached people group (those who have never heard the gospel) To partner with the North American Mission Board (NAMB) to reach people on our Present, in the coming months, an official proposal for additional building space own continent Provide temporary arrangements to accommodate and maintain continued growth Implement a capital campaign to fund any building additions Increase frequent ministry opportunities (see Ministry Opportunities & Service section) Schedule more national and international mission trips each year through NAMB & IMB Establish an ongoing Scatter the Seed fund to be used in supporting mission trips growth Send a preliminary team to establish contact with an un-reached people group discovered Thank God for blessing our church with tremendous growth through a partnership with the IMB Have an open, willing, and giving spirit to make room for those God is sending Prepare and train teams for frequent mission trips to the un-reached people group and for other trips planned Assemble mission teams in advance of all trips to pray, prepare, and grow spiritually together Pray about your role in future mission trips: Û Is God calling you to go? Û Is God calling you to financially sponsor another person to go? Û Is God calling you to lead a team to plant a church somewhere in the world in the next 10 years? Seize the opportunity to reach one of the identified 640 un-reached people groups remaining in the world Attach yourself to a missions team at Rosemont that will be preparing to share the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout the world Become involved in local mission activities and mission trips here and abroad Pray that God will provide facilities, people, and resources needed to accommodate now and in the future

12 First Impressions First Impressions Ministry To ensure a welcoming, loving, and safe environment for all on the Rosemont campus through conscious efforts of the First Impressions Ministry To further develop a First Impressions Ministry that constantly views the church as a first-time guest To broaden this existing ministry from not only greeter teams and guest center teams, to add traffic teams, aesthetics teams, and first-response emergency teams Train those interested in this ministry through appropriate leadership classes & resources Occasionally send teams to make visits to other large churches to discover innovative ideas on how to minister to members and guests Pray that, through the efforts of our First Impressions Ministry, more people will come to know Christ Become aware of people you do not know (members or newcomers), introduce yourself, and make them feel at home by asking them to sit with you, come to your class, attend a social event, etc. Become a part of this developing ministry as positions of service and leadership are open at this time

13 Fully Mature Leading Them To A Fully Mature Relationship With Christ II Tim. 2:15; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:11; Jn 14:21; Luke 9:23; Jn 15:7; I Peter 5:7; I Pet. 2:1-3 Prayer Ministry For all members to develop daily, thriving, personal prayer lives For small groups of people to come together frequently to pray for specific events To have prayer teams pray for results from specific sermon series, mission trips, community events, etc. For Prayer Walks on the Rosemont campus and throughout neighborhoods to become frequent events For prayer, meditation, and intercessory services to become frequent gatherings Provide classes and resources on the importance and power of prayer Develop prayer teams with specific prayer assignments Periodically provide renewal services focused solely on prayer and praise Pray for spiritual renewal in your heart and in the hearts of others Commit to learning more about prayer and making it a daily discipline in your spiritual walk Become involved in the prayer ministry

14 Sunday School Sunday School For members to deepen their walks with Christ through continued, biblically based, relevant, and exciting Sunday School teaching For Sunday School leaders to become intentional about receiving regular leadership training Continue to offer monthly leadership meetings for all leaders to attend Continue to offer yearly training seminars for emerging and veteran leaders Expand resources for leaders to aid them in preparation and teaching Pray for wisdom, endurance, and guidance for all Sunday School leaders Commit to your Sunday School class through regular attendance and participation As a Sunday School leader, commit to growing in your personal walk with Christ and seek every possible training opportunity

15 Every Person Reaching Every Person With The Gospel Deeper Roots Deeper Roots Discipleship Ministry Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:33 Sunday School (Bible Study) To add 115 new classes in the next 8-10 years to accommodate expected growth To begin Deeper Roots, an intentional and ongoing discipleship program To add classes each semester to the Deeper Roots curriculum, offering opportunities to grow closer to Christ through specialized topics of study To involve 50% of Sunday School participants in Deeper Roots classes in the Û 40 Adult Û 60 Preschool/Children Û 15 Youth coming years To offer New Member Assimilation and New Christian classes To implement a Leadership Track for laypersons who desire to seek training and growth in leadership skills and the RBC website (under new construction) which will include descriptions of each course Adult Classes: Encourage Sunday School classes to involve at least 50% of their members in Deeper First add 20 new classes by having 10 current adult classes each birth two new classes in Roots classes the next 5 years Emphasize the importance of continued spiritual growth outside of Sunday School Each new class then births another new adult class in the following 5 years Educate and train leadership for Deeper Roots classes Inform members each semester of classes being offered through Deeper Roots brochures (Thus 40 new classes formed) 20 new leaders emerge each year to accommodate growth Each class organizes itself for effective ministry Preschool/Children s Classes: Pray for the success of the Deeper Roots ministry; that it would lead people to more Add two new classes for children each year for the next 5 years mature relationships with Christ Add two new classes for preschool each year for the next 5 years Become a future teacher or participant in Deeper Roots Add four new classes for children each year in the following 5 years Become the motivational leader in your Sunday School class to promote and recruit Add four new classes for preschool each year in the following 5 years (Thus 60 new classes formed) Youth Classes: Add one new class per year over the next 5 years Add two new classes per year over the following 5 years (Thus 15 new classes formed) Pray for God to raise up leaders to help expand the Sunday School Ministry Become more involved in current classes through consistent attendance and participation Lead a new class in the future, whether preschool, children, youth, or adult participants for Deeper Roots

16 Personal Growth Personal Spiritual Growth A Guide... Vision Statement: Through personal spiritual growth and renewal, Rosemont Baptist Church will become the most evangelistic and effective church in this region over the coming years, reaching thousands of people for Christ. For each person at Rosemont to grow into the believer that God desires them to be This Brochure: For each person to have a desire to grow closer to Christ in action, thoughts, and speech In the following pages, you will find specific For each person at Rosemont to have a regular, personal, quiet time with God information about how our mission statement will For each person to practice spiritual disciplines such as prayer, bible study, fasting, guide us to accomplish God s vision for this church. solitude, scriptural meditation, etc. Please use this as a prayer guide and an information For each person to prepare themselves throughout the week for worship on Sunday For each person to seek opportunities of growth and service to help build their Christian faith resource as you discover where God will use you in fulfilling this vision and mission. Each of the following sections contains a vision for each ministry, a strategy for achieving that vision, Facilitate growth through bible studies, sermons, and resources from The Wellspring, (formerly known as the Rosemont Bookstore) that encourage personal spiritual growth To offer classes on personal spiritual growth through Deeper Roots To provide every member with a Personal Spiritual Inventory and Growth Plan in the future to aid them in identifying target areas of spiritual strengths and weaknesses To encourage members to develop personal relationships with other believers who promote spiritual growth and accountability Pray that God will begin a work in your heart concerning your spiritual growth Realize that God is calling you to grow closer to Him and seek His will for your life Seek opportunities to build your relationship with Christ by becoming involved in Deeper Roots discipleship and other church offerings in the future and your personal calling or responsibility in making that vision a reality.

17 Service Ministry Opportunities & Service For each person at Rosemont to build more mature relationships with Christ by pursuing ministry opportunities inside and outside the church To inform members frequently of available ministry and service opportunities To promote ministries of service through Scatter the Seed mission projects including nursing home, hospice, and hospital visits, pregnancy care center support, random acts of service, Sunday School class projects, camp volunteering, food closet/kitchen services for needy, community wide events and more Provide a church-wide Ministry Fair annually to inform new and longstanding members of available ministries in which to serve Develop a lay leader to inform the congregation frequently of service & ministry opportunities Continue to add specific ministry opportunities such as community mission projects, mission trips, and family-based acts of service and ministry Be intentional, as a church, about seeking out and making available ministry/service opportunities Pray that God will raise up an army of servants from Rosemont to minister through special projects Pray that God will reveal specific needs of ministry and service Assist the leadership of your Sunday School class in discovering ministry opportunities Personally volunteer to help in mission projects and service, and encourage others to do the same

18 Stewardship Stewardship For Rosemont members to understand God s sovereign ownership of everything, and to fully realize their responsibilities in using their own resources to care for and build upon what God has entrusted to our church family For all members to give 10% of their income (a tithe) with cheerful and loving hearts For all members to prioritize their time, resources, and talents in a manner that is pleasing to God and that builds the kingdom of God Teach and train members to follow biblical principles of faithful stewardship including personal finances, tithing, sacrificial giving, time management, family life, etc. Through powerful testimonies of those who have already discovered God s blessings and joy that come with faithful stewardship, members will be encouraged and motivated to give sacrificially Pray that Rosemont will be miraculously blessed through sacrificial and obedient giving Begin or continue to fully tithe (give 10% of your income) Begin to put your priorities of time, resources and talents in their proper order Trust God to bless you because of your obedience

19 OurJourney Leadership Leadership Where We ve Been and Where Our Journey Will Take Us To develop comprehensive, effective leadership courses that will build up, train, and encourage all forms of leadership in the future God began this church out of the hearts of 18 people who gathered To make these courses available to anyone who feels called to leadership within our church, in the fall of Over the past 39 years, it has been evident that from care group leaders to teachers to greeters God s hand was upon this church as we grew each year in number For this course to train and equip our next generation of leaders and in love for one another and for Christ. In the past six years, we have experienced the fastest period of growth in our history. Since 2000, Rosemont has grown 83% in Sunday morning attendance. This church growth has occurred in a community that has experienced very little growth over that same period of time. As we look to the future, all indicators point to tremendous growth To find people who currently develop and train leadership in their professions to aid in the development of this leadership training course To provide PLACE ministry classes to help people identify their natural leadership abilities within the body of Christ in the Rosemont area over the next several years (KIA Plant coming, Atlanta growth, Fort Benning expansion). If we ve experienced 83% growth in an area that hasn t grown, how many more souls will God Pray that God will call and equip you to be in a leadership position in the future send as this area does grow? It is our responsibility, as the body of Be available to aid in developing a leadership training course Christ, to reach out and embrace everyone that Christ sends our way. God is not calling us to manufacture growth ourselves it has already come. He is calling us to reach more people for Him, and to prepare for future growth. Our ability to minister to this tremendous growth will be most effective when every individual in the body of Christ seeks to become all that God has called them to be personally. Please take your personal involvement in this vision seriously and wholeheartedly.

20 Family Ministry Family Ministry To make every parent aware of their sole responsibility in growing their own children in Christ For Rosemont to lead the way in assisting families in family-based ministries To develop a comprehensive, intentional plan that helps strengthen families To offer classes on family relationships, parenting, marriage, finances, etc. that help build up the family To provide resources, ministry and service opportunities, and mission trips to assist families in the task of raising Godly children Pray that God will put a hedge of protection around the families in our care Take seriously your spiritual responsibilities as parents and be intentional about raising Godly children Begin or continue regular family devotions and even worship times in your home so that you, as a parent, can model spiritual development to your children away from the church building Participate in activities, mission trips and community ministries together Sign up for a Deeper Roots course in family ministry