To help people find their place in God s story, to live in His grace and to share it extravagantly with others.

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2 T h e V i s i o n o f S t o r y l i n e F e l l o w s h i p : W h at W e A s p i r e T o D o O v e r D e c a d e s D We seek to aggressively advance the kingdom of Jesus in Denver, Colorado, by creating a network of multiplying churches that, in turn, develop leaders and disciple-makers. T h e M i s s i o n o f S t o r y l i n e F e l l o w s h i p : W h at W e A s p i r e T o D o D a i ly To help people find their place in God s story, to live in His grace and to share it extravagantly with others.

3 1. Intentional Bible Training We believe that the Bible is God s Word and radically shapes our 4. Authentic Community We believe that every believer should have environments where lives. they are known, loved, and challenged. 2. Relational Evangelism We believe that God s message of grace is most effectively shared within the context of relationships. 3. Restoring Biblical Manhood and Marriage We believe that men are called to be the resident pastors in their homes and that wives long to see their husbands growing as shepherd. 5. Church Multiplication: We believe that it takes all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of people.

4 P r e p a r at i o n P h a s e : January 2014 August 2014» Recruit key families and individuals to move to Denver.» Develop partnerships with individuals, churches and networks in Denver.» Studying personal assessments and increasing self-awareness.» Develop prospectus (budget and strategy).» Secure support structures: prayer, financial, and accountability.» Establish a web and social media presence to share the vision.» Develop administrative support systems (bank account, legal documents).» Families move to the Arvada area of Denver. P r e - L a u n c h P h a s e : August 2014 January 2015» Build relationships with local unchurched people.» Engage the community by servant evangelism and community events.» Determine and acquire meeting location.» Expand web, social media and community presence.» Build relationships with various leaders in the community (i.e. mayor, school officials, other church leaders)» Begin community groups (evangelistic Bible studies, small groups).» Develop launch team and conduct a weekly prayer and strategy meeting.» Develop strategic processes for preview services and launch day» Plan and conduct preview services» Buy necessary equipment» Develop a strategy to form close relationships with supporters» Strategize effective ways for following up with visitors L a u n c h P h a s e : Early 2015+» Continue to develop and grow launch team» Develop and implement communitywide marketing strategy» Recruit and develop strategic leaders and volunteers for various areas (guest services, assimilation, children, music)» Begin weekly worship in early 2015» Communicate and celebrate launch with partners and launch team

5 ANNUAL Budget Prelaunch Team Expenses 20K 130K 160K 190K Capital Expenses 125K 30K 10K 7.5K Outreach 50K 45K 40K 40K Operational expenses & facilities 20K 80K 125K 135K Total / Year 215K 285K 335K 372.5K

6 W h y D e n v e r? Denver is magnificent a city unlike any other. Dubbed the Queen City of the West, 2.7 million people call this place home. In fact, Colorado is the third fastest growing state in the last decade, as thousands of people relocate each year hoping to enjoy the outdoor life in God s premier playground. With 88-95% of the population not attending an evangelical church, there are many who are living without the hope of life beyond the grave, without the presence of God in their lives. Being the 2nd most educated city and one of the fastest growing, there is phenomenal opportunity to impact not only a Western capital, but an entire nation and world. F a s t F a c t s :» 2.7 million people in Denver Metro Area.» Denver has 300 days of sunshine a year, more than Miami or San Diego. Golf courses remain open all year.» 2nd most educated city in the US» Denver really is exactly one mile high. There is a step on the State Capital building that is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level.» There are 200 named peaks visible from Denver, 32 that soar to 13,000 feet and above.» Denver Performing Arts complex has nine theatres seating 10,000 people and is second only to New York City s Lincoln Center.» Denver is one of only a few cities to have seven pro sports teams.» Considered the Wall Street of the West for its economic activity

7 G e t t i n g T o K n o w O u r Ta r g e t A r e a : A r va d a The target area for Storyline Fellowship is Arvada, Colorado. This beautiful northwest suburb of the Mile High City retains a smalltown feel even with its estimated population of 108,530. Established in 1870, Arvada enjoys a rich history, quiet tree-lined neighborhoods, and a robust mix of business. The specific focus for Storyline Fellowship will be the Five Parks region of Arvada, a rapidly growing area with an enormous amount of new construction. Within these freshly developed spaces, there is only one church (Lutheran), which calls for the gospel to intersect with these new families in this time of transition.

8 S t o ry l i n e F e l l o w s h i p A new church launch in Denver T h e S t o r y B e g i n s In the summer of 2013, Ben and Lynley Mandrell experienced a mountaintop moment together. As they stood at a scenic overlook in Denver, praying and seeking direction for their lives, they felt a call to step out in faith and to start a new church in Colorado. Within weeks, Ben resigned his growing church in Jackson, Tennessee and led his family to re-plant their lives in Arvada, Colorado, a northwest suburb of Denver.. Ben and Lynley believe in the Send North America vision NAMB s strategy for advancing the kingdom of Jesus Christ through an aggressive church planting movement ( This strategy targets the major cities of North America, and the Mandrells felt compelled to go to Denver, planning a launch in early As the Mandrells began sharing their story with others, the Holy Spirit was on the move, drawing others to join in. A diverse team began to take shape, as families and individuals made the commitment to restart their lives and to form the seed of this new plant. The name Storyline Fellowship was selected in one of the early prayer gatherings. As they stood at a scenic overlook in Denver, praying and seeking direction for their lives, they felt a call to step out in faith and to start a new church in Colorado.

9 he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us. W h y S t o r y l i n e F e l l o w s h i p? Our name explains our strategy. We believe that God created every person for a reason to enjoy and to live in fellowship with Him. The Lord has called all people everywhere to turn from godlessness and to serve the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. According to His own mysterious will, God meant for each person to appear and to fulfill his or her role in His grand story. As the Apostle Paul declared on Mars Hill, He gave all men life and breath and everything else, and now stands ready to receive every lost son or daughter searching for the way home (Acts 17:25-27). Reaching out to the lost is our passion. For reasons unknown to us, God uses people to reach people. He makes missionaries out of willing men and women. In Denver, Storyline Fellowship will exist to build meaningful relationships with the lost, to model a life of peace and love, and to boldly share the life changing story of God s grace with those willing to hear. As the Storyline team grows and prepares for launch, a great sense of anticipation is felt among us. We hope that you will join us in this journey, investing in the mission, as God guides and directs you. Acts 17:25-27

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11 A b o u t U s M e e t t h e M a n d r e l l Fa m i ly Lead Pastor: Ben Mandrell Wife: Lynley (Married August 4, 2001) Children: Ava, Max, Miles, & Jack Ben accepted Christ as a 7-year old boy and began feeling the tug to full-time ministry in high school. Upon graduation from seminary in 2006, the Lord opened the door for Ben to transition from College Pastor to Senior Pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. With a decade of rich ministry experience there in Jackson, as well as Masters and Doctoral level education, Ben feels primed and ready for the challenge of church planting. Lynley is a devoted wife and mother, a passionate follower of Christ and an unbelievable listener. Lynley s authenticity in relationships and love for heart-level conversations make her a great fit for ministry in the West. A licensed dental hygienist, Lynley enjoys working one-on-one with people and building lifelong relationships. M i n i s t r y E x p e r i e n c e Leadership Staff, Kanakuk Kamps College Pastor, Englewood Baptist Church Senior Pastor, Englewood Baptist Church E d u c at i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e Anderson University (IN) B.S. Biology/Chemistry Southern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div Union University D.Min in Expository Preaching, Emphasis on Restoring Biblical Manhood L e a d e r s h i p W i r i n g Spiritual Gifts: Teaching, Faith, Pastor/Leadership, Encouragement Leadership Style: ENTA (Extraverting, Intuiting, Thinking, Adapting) StrengthsFinder: Futuristic, Input, Learner, Activator, Intellection

12 P R AY The most powerful tool we have at our disposal is prayer. The Father has given us the opportunity to fellowship with Him and to bring our requests to Him through prayer. We firmly believe in the power of prayer and ask for your commitment to stand with us in prayer daily. We invite you to visit our website for regular updates on how you can pray specifically for Storyline Fellowship. G I V E In order for Storyline Fellowship to launch effectively and reach the people of Denver, CO, we need friends who are willing to partner with us financially. Your generosity will allow us to start strong and maintain a level of excellence in our ministry to the people of Denver. We would value your commitment to give financially either as a onetime gift or by establishing a multiyear partnership. G O One of the greatest ways to impact the church and the community of Denver is to send a mission team at strategic times throughout the year. There will be numerous times when it would greatly benefit Storyline to receive mission teams to help with various projects and community outreach. We would love your commitment to organize mission teams to serve the church and the community. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Ben Mandrell ben@storylinefellowship.com F i n d y o u r p l a c e i n G o d s s t o r y o f g r a c e a n d r e d e m p t i o n