Member Resource Guide Where Everyone Grows Pastor Ellis D. Powell Worship location : Executive Office: 18901 Kuykendahl Rd Ste B 2122 FM 2920 Ste A Spring, Tx 77379 Spring, Tx 77388 (713)389-5422 thedailybread.org Facebook twitter Instragram
Table of Content Pastor Greeting 1 Ministry & Member Contacts 2 S.O.U.L.E.D Out 3 TDB Next Step 4 Personal Growth & Professional Development Class 5 TDB Networking 6 TDB Connect Groups 7 Decree of Faith & Power 8 What We Believe 9 Guide To Giving 10 TDB Financial Faith Confession 11 BeCome The Mission 12 Communion Statement 13 Casting Vision Plan 14 What You Can Expect 15 Sacraments & Ordinances 16-17 Volunteer Opportunities 18-19 Membership Form 20
Greetings from Pastor Ellis: Welcome to The Daily Bread Church! It means a lot to me personally that you have taken time from your busy schedule today to learn more about our vision and mission and to take the next step in getting connected! The Daily Bread Staff and I are looking forward to getting to know you! We believe everyone has the potential to BECOME the person he or she is created to be. The answer is GROWTH. Our desire is to help you develop the right attitude, learn more about your strengths, and to tap into your passion while developing your skills; so you can be all you can be. We care more about your Growth than your Comfort. I hope you are excited about the important foundation that a home church provides and that you embrace making a difference in the lives of others, becoming actively involved in ministry while everyone grows together. As your pastor, I understand and am humbled by the level of trust that you have placed in me. As such, it is with the deepest level of gratitude that I say to every new member Welcome Home. Pastor Ellis 1
TDB Leadership Pastor Ellis D. Powell Pastor/Founder Ministry & Member Contacts Dr. Pierre Perry Finance/Deacon (A-F) Pierre.Perry@thedailybread.org Antoinette Powell First Impressions Antoinette.Powell@thedailybread.org Deacon Clarence (CJ) Lewis Logistics (G-L) Clarence.Lewis@thedailybread.org Minister Jivon Mackey Guest Relations Jivon.Mackey@thedailybread.org Chastity Harmon- Business/Professional Development (M-R) Chastity.Harmon@thedailybread.org Deacon Odell Myles- Mobilization Odell.Myles@thedailybread.org Minister Ellison Powell Marketing/Communications (S-Z) Ellison.Powell@thedailybread.org Minister Mia Dones-Prayer/Salvation Ministry Mia.Dones@thedailybread.org Misty Thomas- Praise Dance Misty.Thomas@thedailybread.org 2
5 Commitments of TDB 1. To Be a compelling witness 2. To Have a comprehensive discipleship program 3. To Create a compassionate service 4. To Display a caring and welcoming community 5. To Ensure a consistent spirited worship and prayer atmosphere SOULED OUT S- AVING O-THERS U-SING L-OVE E-NCOURAGEMENT D-ISCIPLESHIP OUT! GOD wants Everyone Saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4) Disciples Practice GOD Principles for a Good Life! (Matthew 28: 19-20) GOD wants every Soul to Prosper! (3 John 1:2) 3
1. Become a Believer 2. Baptism 3. TDB Orientation TDB Next Steps: 4. Believers Journey Course 5. Volunteer 6. Get Involved 1. Join Life group 2. Personal Growth course 3. Professional Development courses 4. Master Life Session 5. Leadership courses 6. Networking 4
Personal Growth and Professional Development Classes Effective Communication Building Your Brand on Social Media STAND OUT! Resume Building 101: Writing a Winning Resume Interviewing with Confidence Social and Business Etiquette Uncovering Purpose The I in Team Leadership Basics (So you think You Can Lead?) Common Cent$ SWAG: Socializing With a Goal Common Cent$ - Financial Kingdom Agenda Believers Journey The Laws of Growth & More 5
TDB Networking Women s Network Our mission is to strengthen women through the Word of God while focusing on Faith, Family and Friendships. Men s Network Our mission is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by helping men to be spiritual leaders in their homes, work place, community, and in the local church. Couple s Network Our mission is to strengthen the heads of the family unit as God intended. Through biblical marriage principles and practical application, we provide couples with the tools needed to sustain a healthy marriage. Single s Network Our mission is to cultivate Christian living and spiritual enrichment through fellowship, Christian studies, and exposure to information and experiences that strengthen our daily walk with the Lord. 50+ Network (Diamond & Gold) Our mission is to be a source of support and encouragement to others through wisdom and experience while enjoying life together. Youth Network Our mission is to reach, support and mentor our youth through Christ. Through outings or just hanging out we provide a safe environment that encourages life-long relationships. 6
TDB Connect Groups Life is better when we do it together. TDB Connect Groups are comprised of 3 or more people who meet weekly in various locations in the Spring, Houston, Woodlands, Tomball and Humble areas for the purpose of growing closer to God and one another. Beginning in 2019 For more information on TDB Connect Groups or to find a meeting near you, email info@thedailybread.org 7
Decree of Faith and Power This is my Bible; I believe this is the Living Word of GOD! I am what it says I am! I can be what it says I can be! I can do what it says I can do! I can have what it says I can have! I put total Faith and Trust in GOD! For it is impossible to please Him without it! Through GOD s Word, I will fulfill HIS Purpose for my life! I will continue to eat GOD s Daily Bread! In Jesus Name! Amen 8
What We Believe God is the Father Jesus is the Head and His church is the body Jesus is Lord of all The Holy Spirit seals and dwells in the body of the Believer Jesus is the Son of God We are called to seek the Kingdom of God here on earth Prayer (James 5:16) Worship (John 4:23) Doctrine (2 Tim 3:16) Fellowship (Psalm 133:1) We Practice what we believe! 9
Guide To Giving Give- (Tithe -10% Gross Income) Of all of Our Increase Mt.23:23 Feast of Unleavened Bread/Passover/Easter (Mar 15-Apr 15)*mandatory Ex. 23:14-16 Feast of Ingathering/Feast of Tabernacles/Seed- Time (Sept 15-Oct15)*mandatory 2 Cor. 9:6 Pastoral Appreciation (Oct15-Nov.1)*regarded Gal. 6:6 Feast of Weeks/1 st Fruits/Pentecost (May 15-June15)*mandatory Ez.44:30 Feast of 3 Kings/Epiphany/Christ B-day (Dec 15-Dec 31)*regarded Mt. 2:1, 11-12 Tabernacle/Sanctuary/Bldg. Offering *when needed* Ex. 25:1-2 None Shall Appear Before Me Empty Handed- GOD 10
TDB Financial Faith Confession We are 100% Tithers and Cheerful Givers. We believe and agree that because we give, God will rebuke the devourer for our sakes, and that Blessings, Favor and Increase are coming our way. All people will call us blessed. In Jesus name! Amen Written by: Pastor Ellis D. Powell 11
Become the Mission Where Everyone Grows (John 15:5) How- Everybody #1 By Everybody Giving (Generously) & sharing with others what God has given them. #2 Building Strong Relationships (Individually) by Connecting with others. #3 Outreach (locally) by inviting others. #4 Winning Together by (Collaborating) with others through networking. #5 Serving others (Willingly) by volunteering. Individual Mission Be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28) Giving generously (tithing and sharing) Mat 23:23 Relationships (joining and connecting) Psalm 133:1 Outreaching (inviting and ministering) 1 Co 9:19 Worshipping (praying and praising) Ps. 141-2 Serving (serving and loving) Gal. 5:10 The Pastor/Leader s role is to equip the Body (church) to do the Work of the Head (Christ), so all may GROW up. Eph 4:11-16 12
Commission Statement We are all Commanded to make a Commitment to go out and Communicate in Communities, all things we have in Common by Communion to form one body of Believers. Commission- A group of people officially charged with a particular function. The Great Commission Mt. 28:19-20 1. Go & Make Commitment 2. Nations Community 3. Baptizing Communion 4. Teaching Communicate 5. Observe- Common 6. Commanded- Command 1. Commitment + Mission = Commission 2. Community + Mission = Commission 3. Communion + Mission = Commission 4. Communicate + Mission = Commission 5. Common + Mission = Commission 6. Command + Mission = Commission 13
2018 Casting Vision Plan FisherMen (Matthew 4:19) Use YOUR Inter-Net and Intra-Net Inter Between two groups (outside home or circle) Intra Within or inside (Inside home or family circle) 1. Prep Work Pray for the lost and ask for your efforts to be blessed. 2. Cast your net (Forward. Share. Like. Tag) Send weekly invitations to your network using social media; Facebook, Twitter, Email, Text Message. 3. Preparation (tackle) to cast reel- Use what you already have; your experience, story and testimony. Share it! 4. Drop your lines Personally invite (5) people weekly. 5. Reel (1) in Bring a person every Sunday. 6. Check the line Follow up for feedback through Line of Communication. 7. Mend your nets Re-Cast- Repeat process. The LORD can t clean the FISH until WE catch them! To Not just Inspire but Inform and Instruct 14
What you Can Expect (Testimony) 1. Loved by the people 2. High Energy Worship Experience 3. A real, raw, revealing and relative word 4. A Praying church 5. A nurturing Environment and life breathing atmosphere 6. Lives transformed 7. Impactful 1 hour service All causes, creating a culture for G.R.O.W.T.H. 15
Sacraments & Ordinance Salvation Baptism Infant Dedication & Christening Communion/Lord s supper Fasting Sacrament A ceremony or act of the Christian Church that is regarded as an outward and visible sign on inward and spiritual divine Ordinance An authoritative order; a decree Go to thedailybread.org and get further details 16
CHURCH ORDINANCES COMMUNION/THE LORD S SUPPER 1 st Sunday of every month (10:30am) BAPTISMS Baptism is an integral part of discipleship. A believer is submerged beneath water as a symbolism of death to the old way of living and accepting the new life in Christ. Scripture instructs all believers to be baptized. Baptism should be a part of every believer s experience. Baptisms occur twice a year; the Day of Pentecost the last Sunday of the year. The ceremony takes place immediately following the 10:30am service. BABY DEDICATION/CHRISTENINGS (Newborn -1yr old) Baby Dedication/Christening is a ceremony in which believing parents make a commitment before the Lord to dedicate a child to God s will and to raise that child according to God s Word and God s ways. Baby Dedication takes place twice a year. Email info@thedailybread.org for more information. For information on Weddings and Funerals, visit our website at thedailybread.org or contact our Executive Office at (281)389-5422. 17
Volunteer Opportunities Youth Ministry We LOVE kids and students! Through Bible-based teachings, we are committed to helping our youth GROW WITH GOD with the intent of impacting our world. Volunteer Opportunities include Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Worship Leaders. Training is provided. (Background checks are required) Logistics and Mobilization This team is imperative to Sunday Services and special events. Responsibilities include loading and unloading all equipment, set up and disassembly of internal and external signage. May also assist Audio/Visual team as needed. First Impressions This team consists of Greeters, Sanctuary Servants, and Parking Attendants. The primary focus of this team is to create a welcoming, loving and safe environment for all members and our guests. Multi-Media This team works closely with the Marketing and Communication Team assisting with Graphics, Web content management, Social media and special events. Audio/Visual This team oversees the overall aesthetics of the Sanctuary for Sunday Services. Responsibilities include sound, lighting, photography, and assisting the Marketing team when needed. 18
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CONT Prayer Partners This team supports the church and community through prayer on a regular basis. Other duties may include Altar Call Response, New Believer and Member Outreach. Worship Arts This team consists of Singers, Dancers, and Musicians who help to create a spirit-filled worship experience each Sunday. (Auditions required) Unsure of where you fit in? Visit Giftstest.com to learn about spiritual gifts and take a free spiritual gift test! If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following areas email info@thedailybread.org or go online to thedailybread.org-volunteer tab. 19
Leadership Opportunity *To be considered for any leadership position one must be a member of the church (TDB) for a minimum of 1 year and completed all membership requirements.* Leadership Group A Group B Group C To Become: Ordained Deacon: must be part of the church for at least 2 years before entering Deacon training class and being selected. (Faithful attendance, tither, volunteer, leader and growth, completed all next steps requirements and served minimum 1 year continuous. Licensed Ministers: must be part of the church for at least 2 years before entering Minister s training class and being selected. (Faithful attendance, tither, volunteer, leader and growth, completed all next steps requirements, courses and served minimum 1 year continuous. Licensed Elder: must be part of the church for at least 2 years and licensed for at least 2 years before entering Elder s training class and being selected. (Faithful attendance, tither, volunteer, leader and growth, completed all next steps requirements and served minimum 1 year continuous. 5 years total - Elder 20
Ordained Minister: must be part of the church for at least 2 years and licensed minister for at least 2 years; licensed/ordained Elder at least 2 years before entering Ordainment training class and being selected. (Faithful attendance, tither, volunteer, leader and growth, completed all next steps requirements and served minimum 1 year continuous. 7 years total Pastor Executive, Assistant, Associate Pastor: must fulfill all requirements of the licensed Elder and Ordained Minister and received approval of Pastoral Committee. 21