Small Groups Sundays at 5:00PM-6:15PM, September 13, 2009 August 22, 2010
Our Purpose and Goals
Purpose of our Church The purpose of Community Baptist Church is to bring glory to God How? 1. 2. 3. 4. by worshipping the Lord in righteousness and holiness, by evangelizing the lost at home and abroad, by edifying and equipping the saints through Bible-centered preaching and teaching, and by dwelling together in warm, Christian fellowship
Purpose of Small Groups Essentially the same as the church, but specifically focusing on the 3rd and 4th clauses: A place to edify and equip the saints through Bible-centered preaching and teaching (Ephesians 4:11 16) A vehicle for warm, Christian fellowship
(11) And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, (12) to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, (13) until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ
(14) so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. (15) Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, (16) from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
Small Group Departments
Nursery Michelle Sappington - Director Elementary Department Alex Dunn - Director Teachers: Betty Mashburn, 3-4 year olds Mike & Missy Gentile, K5-2nd Alex & Dottie Dunn, 3rd-6th Youth Department Chad Morris - Director Youth Leaders Lauren Morris; Keith & Jenny Rogers Adult Department Pastor Mike -Director
Adult Small Groups Community Baptist Church
Workers in the small groups 1. Shepherd 2. Leader of the small group Leads opening assembly Oversees the other small group directors and holds them accountable Assists Outreach Director with visitation Assists the teachers (serves as substitute teacher) Outreach Director Takes attendance and collects visitor cards Assigns all absentee contacts and visits Absent 1st week email Absent 2nd week phone call Absent 3rd week visit from class member Absent 4th week visit from pastor Participates in weekly visitation
Workers (continued) 3. Care Director 4. Missions Director 5. Reads missionary prayer updates Informs class of special needs and prayer requests Coordinates monthly correspondence with missionaries Activities Director 6. Organizes care for those with special needs (meals, serious financial needs, cards, etc.) Keeps Pastor Mike informed of upcoming surgeries and serious care needs Plans, promotes and oversees at least 2 class activities Plans creative ways to encourage fellowship Teacher Prepares 8-week Bible study series Rotates through each small group
Small Group Classes 1. Class A 2. Shepherds Dave & Sara Mincy Outreach Director -? Care Director Jennifer McLean Missions Director Paul & Michelle Sappington Activities Director Tim & Jen Beatty Class B Shepherds Jerry & Denise Younge Outreach Director Mike & Elsie Brantley Care Director Carmella Parsons Missions Director Rolando & Marilou Sabina Activities Director Jeff & Ethel Reese
Additional Classes 3. Truth Project 4. Teachers Rich & Lydia Wells Thursdays, 7-9PM September 3rd November 19th, 2009 Netcasters Evangelism Training Teacher Pastor Mike Sundays, 4-4:45PM September 13th November 29th, 2009
Small Group Teachers Bobby Bryan Judges Jay Mashburn Ephesians Rich Wells Nehemiah Steve Anderson The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
W h a t cla s s a m I in? (See handout)
Teaching Schedule 1st Rotation September 13th November 1st, 2009 Class 1 Jay Mashburn Class 2 Bobby Bryan 2nd Rotation November 8th, 2009 Jan. 17th, 2010 Class 1 Bobby Bryan Class 2 Jay Mashburn 3rd Rotation January 24th March 21st, 2010 Class 1 Rich Wells Class 2 Steve Anderson 4th Rotation March 28th- June 13th, 2010 Class 1 Steve Anderson Class 2 Rich Wells Summer Series June 27th August 22nd, 2010 Combined classes with Pastor Mike
Weekly Class Schedule 5:00 5:10: Welcome & Announcements 5:10 5:20: Prayer requests Missionary update (Missions Director) Assignment of visits (Outreach Director) Care needs (Care Director) 5:20 5:30: Prayer time 5:30 6:15: Teaching
CBC Youth Ministry
Name
Explanation When our teenagers have an eternal perspective they will experience 1.Right Priorities 2.Right Relationships 3.Right Living
Leadership
Youth Director Chad Morris and you thought I was immature
Youth Leaders
Keith & Jenny Rogers
Purpose for the leadership The Purpose of the CBC T.E.E.N. youth staff is disciple teenagers into becoming God-loving, Word-filled, Ministry-minded servants for Christ.
Theme verse for the leadership Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Goals 1. 2. 3. The T.E.E.N. ministry has three primary goals; they are to impact The Heart The Head The Hands of the young people towards Christ-likeness.
Teenagers
Who is a Teenager? A young person in 7th - 12th grade. They must be 12 years old by Sept. 1st
Purpose for the Teens The purpose of being in the T.E.E.N. ministry is to know and love God more; and then minister His Word effectively to others for Christ.
Theme verse for the Teens II Timothy 2:22 Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
Program
Curriculum Developed by youth director/leaders It begins on Sept. 13th and ends May 30th. It will cover six different themes through six years (which is how many years a young person is in the T.E.E.N. ministry). Three Hot Topics will be covered during the year. Bible quizzing will also be incorporated throughout the year.
Six Year Plan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set Apart for the Gospel Understanding and living the Gospel Profitable for Doctrine Right thinking Right living Biblical Change A Study of the transformed life Top 25 Teen Topics More than Conquerors A study in serving and leading A Diet of Biblical Principles
Sunday Night Program 1st 20-25 minutes spent in prayer group Accountability for Devotions Tally up points for the week Prayer Opportunity to learn and say verse Possible singing Lesson 25-30 minutes Possible game / snack
Point System Points will be gathered throughout the year. A certain number of points must be reached in order to go on summer reward/missions trip. A certain number must also be reached half way through the year. Points can be earned by Attending church / youth activities Memory verses Christian services Sermon Notes
Activity Program T.E.E.N. Activity (every 4 weeks) T.E.E.N Community Ministry (TCM, ever 3 months) T.E.E.N. Outreach (1st Tuesday of month) Special Activities (Camp, Missions Trip, Retreats)
Children s Small Groups Community Baptist Church
Purpose of our Children s Ministries Essentially the same as our church, but specifically focusing on the third clause by edifying and equipping the saints through Bible-centered preaching and teaching, The primary aim of our children s ministry is Bible-centered, preaching and teaching The primary aim is NOT to have a great craft time, amazing games, or awards despite that being a primary emphasis in many good, evangelical curriculums
Purpose of our Children s Ministries We feel that this aim is best accomplished through a strong emphasis on two critical components: Biblical Theology Doctrine
Critical Components Biblical Theology Doctrine
Biblical Theology God-centered Bible Content The big picture broken down book-by-book Do we really need the big picture? Some parts are so boring! Romans 15:4 (cf. 1 Cor 10:6) (4) For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. (emphasis added)
Doctrine What we believe Ephesians 4:4-6 (4) There is one body and one Spirit just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call (5) one Lord, one faith, one baptism, (6) one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Emphasis added) Paul is crystal clear: there is only ONE God and ONE faith to get to Him We want our children to know enough about the Bible to understand that
Additional Components Three secondary components that complement Biblical theology and doctrine: 1. 2. 3. Devotional Material Scripture Memorization Life Application Stories
Researched Curriculum Five Sunday School Programs Five Clubs Programs
Titles Sunday School Programs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Discipleland Regular Baptist Press Children Desiring God Generations of Grace Joyful Life
Titles Club Materials 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. AWANA Kids-4-Truth Club Frontline Patch Club BuckaRoo Club
New Sunday Night Curriculum: Generations of Grace Curriculum (GOG) by Grace Community Church Sun Valley, CA
Generations of Grace Scope and Sequence Three Age Groups Divisions 3-4s: Early Childhood K5-2nd grade: Early Elementary 3rd-6th grade: Juniors Three Year Program Year 1: Genesis Numbers Year 2: Deuteronomy Daniel Year 3: Gospel, Acts, and Revelation
GOG Benefits GOG primary strength: Strong Biblical Theology A child who grows up in our church will have heard the big story three times over Repetition + Repetition + Repetition = by God s grace, a mind immersed in the OT and NT
GOG Benefits Unified curriculum Each child is in the same passage every week Grace Community Church s High Regard of Scripture (John MacArthur) Best curriculum for preparing the teacher to share their heart Prepare with the Truth includes a lesson overview (lesson goal, key truths, objectives, and application points), teacher planning sheet, and Bible background information to help the teacher prepare spiritually and mentally.
GOG Supplement Devotional: Patch Devotions (K5-2nd) Keys for Kids (3rd 6th)
Keys for Kids New Devotional Topical Scripture Passage Character Building Story All available via: Print Online / daily e-mail Christian radio (90.5 FM M-F at 3:15 pm)
Jr. Church Curriculum: Children Desiring God by Bethlehem Baptist Church Minneapolis, MN
Children Desiring God Scope and Sequence Three Age Groups Divisions 3-4s K5-2nd grade 3rd-6th grade
Children Desiring God 3-4s K5-2nd grade He Established a Testimony (select OT passages) He Has Spoken by His Son (select NT passages) Jesus, What a Savior! (study of Christ) The ABCs of God (attributes of God) Faithful to All His Promises 3rd-6th grade In the Beginning Jesus (OT theology about Christ) To Be like Jesus (salvation and sanctification) How Majestic Is Your Name (names of God) My Purpose Will Stand (providence of God)
Children Desiring God A child who grows up in this material will have studied indepth: 32 names of God 40 promises of God 40 attributes of God
Closing Remarks