Starting Point Week 1: Connect Starting Point Connect Page 1 6
Mission and Strategy of Church of the Highlands Church of the Highlands exists to Reach Our Community, America, and the World for Jesus Christ. Highlands has a (3) step process that offers a strategic pathway towards discipleship... 1. Come 2. Learn 3. Commit 1. Come The Sunday morning gathering with Church of the Highlands is the front door to everything we do as a ministry. 2. Learn Starting Point is the first step in learning how Highlands plans to partner with you in your journey with Christ and help you get plugged in and connected. 3. Commit via Joining Highlands Partnership with Church of the Highlands is a commitment to having participation in our mission, unity in our essential beliefs, liberty in our non-essential beliefs and humility in all of our beliefs. Sunday Morning Worship: Our Sunday worship services are the front door to Church of the Highlands. Here, we create an inviting atmosphere to... 1. Worship Jesus 2. Proclaim the Gospel 3. Provide Next Steps for Discipleship Starting Point: This is the very next step to getting plugged into the life of Church of the Highlands. Starting Point is broken up into (3) weeks that explain who Highlands is and how to partner together with the local church to walk with Jesus, multiply disciples and reach people. The three weeks are broken up by the following topics... 1. Connect: What does it mean to be connected at Church of the Highlands? 2. Contribute: How do we contribute to the efforts at Church of the Highlands? Starting Point Connect Page 2 6
3. Commit: What does it mean to be committed at Church of the Highlands? Theological Convictions of Church of the Highlands At Highlands, we resolve to be theologically deep yet intentionally practical. We do this by straight up preaching the Bible while giving practical points of application in all sermons, Community Groups, and Bible studies. Highlands is committed to never elevating a person s conscience to the place of biblical doctrine. The gospel doesn t allow us to use our conscience as a means of righteousness since righteousness is obtained by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. 1. Authority of Scripture. The Bible is God's Word to all people without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives. We believe the bible is ultimate authority, God breathed and the story of Gods redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. (Psalm 19:7-11; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21). 2. Exclusivity of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ provides the "only way" of salvation, which is a gift from God and it cannot be earned through our own efforts nor taken away because of our behavior. Jesus physically died, was buried, and literally rose three days later. This gospel of Christ is the foundation for salvation and sanctification. Only through faith in Christ and repentance from sin can one be reconciled to God. (John 3:18, 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:21-26; 1 Timothy 2:5-6) 3. Sinful Nature We believe that humanity is created in the image of God. Through the fall of Adam and Eve, all were separated from God and now inherit a sin nature. We are sinful by our motives, words and deeds; therefore dead in our sins until we are born again by the Spirit. (Genesis 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; 5:8, 12-21; 7:18; Ephesians 2:1-3). 4. Literal Heaven and Hell Scripture teaches that there will be a future physical resurrection of the dead. Heaven and Hell are literal places of eternal existence. To be eternally separated from God is hell but to be eternally united with Christ, is heaven. Only those who turn from sin and to Jesus in faith and repentance will be eternally united with Christ. Those who do not turn from sin and to Jesus will be eternally separated from Christ. (Matthew 25:31-46; John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15) 5. Gender Distinction Men and women are absolutely equal in dignity, value and worth but are different by divine design. We see the scripture as teaching that God holds the man responsible for sacrificially serving and leading within the church and home. We believe that gender differences are meant to complement one another, not divide each other. Therefore, we celebrate the equality of men and women yet the distinction of how we are designed to work together. (1 Starting Point Connect Page 3 6
Corinthians 11:2-16; 14:33-35; Ephesians 5:22-33; Colossians 3:18-19; 1 Timothy 2:8-15; 1 Peter 3:1-7) Core Values of Church of the Highlands We Are All About Jesus who is Revealed in His Perfect Word We keep the main thing the main thing. We Are Simple Simplicity enables excellence. Instead of having a lot of ministries that we do in a mediocre manner, we will cull the ministries we have in order to increase excellence and trim the fat. We Lead the Way in Generosity Giving is a big deal at our church. We go above and beyond to give sacrificially to the work of God. We Never Assume There is a Box Some try to think outside the box, but we never assume there is a box. Creativity is key to us fulfilling our mission. We Make Each Other Laugh The joy of the Lord is our strength, and our church is a place that is fun. We Are Spiritual Contributors, Not Spiritual Consumers We will not cater to your personal preference to fulfill our mission. We are more concerned with the people we are trying to reach than the people we are trying to keep. We Are United Under One Vision We are built on the vision God gave our church. We will aggressively defend our unity and that vision. We Are Known for What We Are For We will speak vision and life over our people. We will lift up the salvation of Jesus rather than using our platform to condemn. We Act in Audacious Faith In order to fulfill our mission, we can t think small. We will set impossible goals, take bold steps, and watch God move. The Church The Church is a community of believers unified by their faith in Christ. The Church is not a country club or show that we attend. The Foundation of Biblical Community 1. Repentance Repentance is a directional change in which we turn toward Jesus. Repentance is not regret, disappointment or verbal confession. 2. Fellowship Fellowship is a directional change in which we turn toward God's family. Starting Point Connect Page 4 6
Fellowship is marked by a unity that is greater than our difference. Fellowship is not marked by social interests or comfort. 5 Characteristics of Biblical Community ñ Biblical Community is seen when you spend time praying together. ñ Biblical Community is experienced when there is the humility to learn from each other. ñ Biblical Community is demonstrated when you live through difficulties with one another. ñ Biblical Community is extended when you open your heart & home to others. ñ Biblical Community is identified when it is advancing the Gospel. The Example of Biblical Community The New Testament never calls a believer friend, but continually calls us brothers or sisters. The church should resemble a family that confesses sin, repents of sin and rebukes sin. For they were saying, He has an unclean spirit. And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. And a crowd was sitting around him, Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you. And he answered them, Who are my mother and my brothers? For whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother. Highlands' Strategy for Biblical Community Biblical Community is Highlands' primary strategy for multiplying committed disciples. Therefore, Highlands has established Community Groups to help cultivate Biblical Community. Highlands Community Groups Community Groups are small gatherings to develop authentic community with other believers through Bible study and building relationships. Criteria for Community Groups Community Groups meet weekly. Starting Point Connect Page 5 6
Community Groups have a goal of Bible study & relationships. Community Groups are committed to Gospel-Centrality and openness. The Reality of Community Groups Community Groups are a step towards biblical community, but they do not automatically result in biblical community. Community Groups can be messy, uncomfortable and inconvenient, and that s good. Community Groups will push you and strengthen you if they are done correctly. Community Groups take time to establish Biblical Community. See the next page, that lists all of the Community Groups we offer, and determine which one you will attend in the near future. Starting Point Connect Page 6 6
Starting Point Week 2: Contribute Starting Point Contribute Page 1 9
The Bible teaches that every believer in Christ is called to contribute. Three Areas of Commitment TIME 1. Sunday Gathering 2. Community Groups 3. Special Events 4. Outreach Emphases 5. Learning Environments TALENT 1. Heart 2. Abilities 3. Passions 4. Experiences TREASURE How should we be generous? 1. Biblically 2. Cheerfully 3. Consistently Sign up for automated giving at TheHighlands.cc/Giving 1. Discovering your Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts are supernaturally given by the Holy Spirit to every believer when they accept Christ as their Lord and Savior and they re to be used to build the body of Christ. Spiritual Gifts Are Not: Gifts are not to be confused with natural abilities or passions. Gifts are not to be confused with the Fruit of the Spirit. Gifts are not titles or accolades. Gifts are not for my benefit, but for the benefit of others. Five Truths about Spiritual Gifts: 1. Only Christ followers have spiritual gifts. 2. Every Christian has at least one spiritual gift. 3. No one receives all of the gifts. 4. The Holy Spirit decides what gifts I get. 5. I am to exercise the gifts God gives me. 2. Discovering Your Heart Your heart represents the source of all your motivations. Your heart reveals the real you; the good, the bad, the ugly. Your heart determines why you say the things you do, why you feel the way you do and why Starting Point Contribute Page 2 9
you act the way you do. 3. Discovering Your Natural Abilities Most people have hundreds of abilities. Most Christians do not leverage enough of their natural talents and abilities. You may be completely unaware of the abilities you possess. What are some things that you believe you are good at doing? 4. Discovering Your Personality Webster defines personality as the complex of characteristics that distinguish an individual. These characteristics affect how we think, feel, act, make decisions, expressing feelings, etc. Psalm 139:13-15 says...for you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. 5. Discovering Your Experiences There are tons of experiences that we have all gone through in our lives, but often times we fail to realize that in order to correctly be positioned for the future, we have to be willing to look backwards to our past. Acts 17:24-27 The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, 25 nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. 26 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, 27 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. 1. Family experiences 2. Friend experiences 3. Work experiences 4. Spiritual experiences 5. Ministry experiences Starting Point Contribute Page 3 9
Now What? Being generous with your SHAPE is the secret of both fruitfulness and fulfillment in ministry. Why I should be generous with my SHAPE? 1. To be generous is to be like Jesus. John 3:16 God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. 2. To be generous is to align my heart correctly. Matthew 6:21 where your treasure is, there your heart is also. 3. To be generous is to fight against pride. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to be generous and willing to share. In this way they may take hold of the life that is truly life! 4. To be generous is to strengthen my walk. Proverbs 3:5, 9 Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Honor the lord by giving him the first part of your income, and he will fill your barns to overflowing. 5. To be generous is to open up opportunities for God to bless me in return. Proverbs 22:9 A generous man himself will be blessed. Starting Point Contribute Page 4 9
SPIRITUAL GIFTS SURVEY The Spiritual Gifts Survey consists of 80 statements. Some items reflect concrete actions; other items are descriptive traits; and still others are statements of belief. Select the one response you feel best characterizes yourself. Record your immediate response in the blank beside each item. Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip any items. Your response choices are: 5 Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me 4 Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me 3 Frequently characteristic of me/true for me about 50 percent of the time 2 Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me about 25 percent of the time 1 Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me 1. I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively. 2. I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching. 3. I am able to relate the truths of God to specific situations. 4. I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith. 5. I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation. 6. I have the ability to make critical decisions when necessary. 7. I am sensitive to the hurts of people. 8. I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions. 9. I enjoy studying. 10. I have delivered God s message of warning and judgment. 11. I am able to sense the true motivation of persons and movements. 12. I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations. 13. I have a strong desire to contribute to the establishment of new churches. 14. I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking. 15. I enjoy entertaining guests in my home. 16. I can adapt my guidance to fit the maturity of those working with me. 17. I can delegate and assign meaningful work. 18. I have an ability and desire to teach. 19. I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly. 20. I have a natural tendency to encourage others. 21. I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith. 22. I have an acute awareness of the emotions of other people. 23. I am a cheerful giver. 24. I spend time digging into facts. 25. I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others. 26. I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest. 27. I have and can communicate a clear mental portrait of a preferable future. 28. I am willing to yield to God s will rather than question and waver. 29. I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other lands. 30. It makes me happy to do things for people in need. 31. I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully. 32. I am able to make strangers feel at ease. 33. I have the ability to plan learning approaches. Starting Point Contribute Page 5 9
34. I can identify those who need encouragement. 35. I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ. 36. I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ. 37. I am attracted to people who are hurting. 38. I am a generous giver. 39. I am able to discover new truths. 40. I have spiritual insights from Scripture and am compelled to speak out. 41. I can sense when a person is acting in accord with God s will. 42. I can trust in God even when things look dark. 43. I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there. 44. I have a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard. 45. I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community. 46. I am sensitive to the needs of people. 47. I have been able to make effective plans for accomplishing the goals of a group. 48. I often am consulted when fellow Christians are struggling to make decisions. 49. I think about how I can comfort and encourage others in my congregation. 50. I am able to give spiritual direction to others. 51. I am able to present the Jesus to the lost in a way that they accept Him. 52. I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress. 53. I have a strong sense of stewardship and recognition that God owns all things. 54. I have delivered to other persons messages that have come directly from God. 55. I can sense when a person is acting under God s leadership. 56. I try to be in God s will continually and be available for His use. 57. I feel that I should take the gospel to people who have different beliefs from me. 58. I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others. 59. I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action. 60. I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome. 61. I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it. 62. I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems. 63. I welcome opportunities to provide comfort, encouragement and counseling. 64. I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers. 65. I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential. 66. I recognize the signs of stress and distress in others. 67. I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to projects and ministries. 68. I can organize facts into meaningful relationships. 69. God gives me messages to deliver to His people. 70. I discern honesty or manipulation when they tell of their religious experiences. 71. I enjoy presenting the gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds. 72. I enjoy doing little things that help people. 73. I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation. 74. I have been able to apply biblical truth to the specific needs of my church. 75. God has used me to encourage others to live Christ-like lives. 76. I help other people become more effective in their ministries. 77. I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know Him. 78. I have the ability to make strangers feel comfortable in my home. 79. I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information. 80. I feel assured of God's provision even when the situation seems impossible. Starting Point Contribute Page 6 9
SCORING YOUR SURVEY 1. Place in each box your numerical response (1-5) to the item is indicated below the box. 2. For each gift, add the numbers in the boxes and put the total in the TOTAL box. LEADERSHIP + + + + = Item 6 Item 16 Item 27 Item 43 Item 65 ADMINISTRATION + + + + = Item 1 Item 17 Item 31 Item 47 Item 59 TEACHING + + + + = Item 2 Item 18 Item 33 Item 61 Item 73 KNOWLEDGE + + + + = Item 9 Item 24 Item 39 Item 68 Item 79 WISDOM + + + + = Item 3 Item 19 Item 48 Item 62 Item 74 PROPHECY + + + + = Item 10 Item 25 Item 40 Item 54 Item 69 DISCERNMENT + + + + = Item 11 Item 26 Item 41 Item 55 Item 70 EXHORTATION + + + + = Item 20 Item 34 Item 49 Item 63 Item 75 SHEPHERDING + + + + = Item 4 Item 21 Item 35 Item 50 Item 76 FAITH + + + + = Item 12 Item 28 Item 42 Item 56 Item 80 EVANGELISM + + + + = Item 5 Item 36 Item 51 Item 64 Item 77 APOSTLESHIP + + + + = Starting Point Contribute Page 7 9
Item 13 Item 29 Item 44 Item 57 Item 71 SERVICE/HELPS + + + + = Item 14 Item 30 Item 46 Item 58 Item 72 MERCY + + + + = Item 7 Item 22 Item 37 Item 52 Item 66 GIVING + + + + = Item 8 Item 23 Item 38 Item 53 Item 67 HOSPITALITY + + + + = Item 15 Item 32 Item 45 Item 60 Item 78 Spiritual Gifts and Definitions Leadership Leadership aids the body by leading and directing members to accomplish the goals and purposes of the church. Leadership motivates people to work together in unity toward common goals. Administration Persons with the gift of administration lead the body by steering others to remain on task. Administration enables the body to organize according to God-given purposes and long-term goals. Teaching Teaching is instructing members in the truths and doctrines of God s Word for the purposes of building up, unifying, and maturing the body. Knowledge The gift of knowledge manifests itself in teaching and training in discipleship. It is the God-given ability to learn, know, and explain the precious truths of God s Word. A word of knowledge is a Spirit-revealed truth. Wisdom Wisdom is the gift that discerns the work of the Holy Spirit in the body and applies His teachings and actions to the needs of the body. Prophecy The gift of prophecy is proclaiming the Word of God boldly. This builds up the body and leads to conviction of sin. Prophecy manifests itself in preaching and teaching. Discernment Discernment aids the body by recognizing the true intentions of those within or related to the body. Discernment tests the message and actions of others for the protection and wellbeing of the body. Exhortation Possessors of this gift encourage members to be involved in and enthusiastic about the work of the Lord. Members with this gift are good counselors and motivate others to service. Exhortation exhibits itself in preaching, teaching, and ministry. Shepherding The gift of shepherding is manifested in persons who look out for the spiritual welfare of others. Although pastors, like shepherds, do care for members of the church, this gift is Starting Point Contribute Page 8 9
not limited to a pastor or staff member. Faith Faith trusts God to work beyond the human capabilities of the people. Believers with this gift encourage others to trust in God in the face of apparently insurmountable odds. Evangelism God gifts his church with evangelists to lead others to Christ effectively and enthusiastically. This gift builds up the body by adding new members to its fellowship. Apostleship The church sends apostles from the body to plant churches or to be missionaries. Apostles motivate the body to look beyond its walls in order to carry out the Great Commission. Service/Helps Those with the gift of service/helps recognize practical needs in the body and joyfully give assistance to meeting those needs. Christians with this gift do not mind working behind the scenes. Mercy Cheerful acts of compassion characterize those with the gift of mercy. Persons with this gift aid the body by empathizing with hurting members. They keep the body healthy and unified by keeping others aware of the needs within the church. Giving Members with the gift of giving give freely and joyfully to the work and mission of the body. Cheerfulness and liberality are characteristics of individuals with this gift. Hospitality Those with this gift have the ability to make visitors, guests, and strangers feel at ease. They often use their home to entertain guests. Persons with this gift integrate new members into the body. Starting Point Contribute Page 9 9
Starting Point Week 3: Commit Starting Point Commit Page 1 5
History Church of the Highlands is a church re-plant out of the former Highland Park Baptist Church near downtown Chattanooga. A re-plant is when an existing church shuts down and starts over as a new ministry. Highland Park Baptist was an historic church, founded in 1890, that used to average as many as 10,000 people, and according to Dr. Elmer Towns book, America s Ten Largest Churches, Highland Park was the second-largest church in America in 1969. The church started many wonderful ministries: Tennessee Temple schools educated people from Kindergarten through PhD, WDYN radio was the most wide-reaching station in the south, it began a homeless ministry that served many in the community, and the church began a camp, Camp Joy, in Harrison, TN to share the Gospel with kids. The 65 acres for the camp were purchased for $3,000 in the 1940s. Despite all of these wonderful truths from the church s past, unfortunately, the church saw a precipitous decline from the early 1980s through 2012. By the time Dr. Jeremy Roberts became pastor of the church April 1, 2012, the church had dwindled down to 120 people, and had $3.1 million of debt. The congregation s average age was 65 (including children), there were two babies in the nursery, and two teens in the student ministry. Pastor Jeremy knew something drastic had to change. He and his wife, Charity, went to Gatlinburg, TN for a time of prayer about the church s future, and on the way back to Chattanooga, they exited in Ooltewah, drove to Camp Joy, Jeremy went to the peak of the property that overlooked the lake, fervently prayed, and it was at that moment that Church of the Highlands was birthed in our pastor s heart. After meeting with the leadership of the church, it was unanimously decided that Highland Park would re-plant as a new church at the former campsite, and start a work focused on reaching the unchurched and de-churched. At that time, the remodeling of the former camp went underway. The Olympic-sized swimming pool was refurbished, the barn was fixed-up, a skatepark was constructed, the existing buildings were completely remodeled, and the Dream Center was built in cash (opened in June of 2014). Since the church s re-planting took place January 20, 2013, Church of the Highlands has tripled in size, baptized over 100 people, sold seven of the eight buildings in the Highland Park community, become debt free, and we have a bright future in Christ. Vision Our church is not about buildings. We re all about reaching people for Jesus. Due to the growth of Church of the Highlands, if we do not build a new facility, our growth will be stunted. You can see flip over a few pages to view the master plan of our 65-acre campus. The vision is to build a worship center, large lobby, café, and preschool/children s space in a new Starting Point Commit Page 2 5
building on the Highway 58 side of our campus. The entrance will be directly across the street from Island Cove Marina. The facility will be beautiful and welcoming, but will not waste money by being opulent. The Worship Center will feature a large glass wall overlooking Harrison Bay. Detailed plans for this vision were given to the church January 26, 2014. Since then, tons of families in our church have equally sacrificed together to see Greater Things for the generations to come at Church of the Highlands. You are encouraged to pray about giving over and above your tithe to the building fund, too. Simple Strategy Reach 1. Minister to the un-churched and de-churched 2. Be a bringer invite people to church Learn 3. Worship 4. Attend a Community Group Love 5. Serve the body 6. Give faithfully Missions Church of the Highlands mission statement is based upon Acts 1:8. We exist for the purpose of Reaching Our Community, America, and the World for Jesus Christ. Community Partnering with local schools Sponsor Choices Pregnancy Center Servant evangelism projects Starting Point Commit Page 3 5
America Moving into intentional church planting The World Sponsor 44 missionaries (see our missionaries of the week) Partner with Southern Baptists Prestonwood Network Compassion International Online Ministry TheHighlands.cc (watch videos of sermons, see events, give online, etc) Connect with Pastor: JeremyRoberts.org Facebook.com/JeremyPRoberts Twitter.com/JeremyPRoberts Facebook.com/ChurchOfTheHighlands Twitter.com/TheHighlandsCC Subscribe to the church s podcast in itunes: search Church of the Highlands Chattanooga Subscribe to Pastor s leadership podcast in itunes: search The Jeremy Roberts Leadership Podcast The Structure of Church of the Highlands Church of the Highlands is... Christ Centered Pastor Led Staff Directed Deacon Served Ministry Team Executed Starting Point Commit Page 4 5
Key to faithfulness: Christians should make Pre Decisions to help us make the right decision in hard times. Partnership with Church of the Highlands 1. A Biblical Reason: Commitment is the example Christ gives us. 2. A Societal Reason: Commitment is an antidote to our society. 3. A Practical Reason: Commitment identifies the community. 4. A Personal Reason: Commitment produces personal and spiritual growth. 5. A Leadership Reason: Commitment creates a pipeline for developing leaders. Starting Point Commit Page 5 5
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Pastoral Staff Team Dr. Jeremy Roberts, Lead Pastor Jeremy@TheHighlands.cc (423) 493 4111 Jeremy is married to Charity, and they live on the church campus with their two young daughters. Pastor Jeremy is an alumnus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. in Biblical Languages) and Liberty University (B.S. in Religion, M.A. in Religion, and D.Min. in Church Growth). Pastor Jeremy focuses primarily on casting vision, preaching/teaching, writing, and ensuring the congregation is unified, cared for, and protected. In addition to pastoring our church, Pastor Jeremy is an online adjunct professor at Liberty University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Scotty Marcum, Executive Pastor Scotty@TheHighlands.cc (423) 493 4111 Scotty is married to Penny, and they live in Ringgold. Scotty and Penny have two daughters, Carlee and Hillary and one son, Caleb. They're all married, and they have 7 grandchildren. Pastor Scotty is an alumnus of Jacksonville State University (B.S. in Business), and has served in vocational ministry for several decades. As Executive Pastor, he runs the business and financial operations of the church, and also oversees the day-to-day aspects of all personnel. Starting Point Appendices Page 2 5
Jonathan Tuley, Worship & Family Pastor Jonathan@TheHighlands.cc (423) 493 4111 Jonathan is married Erica, and they live in Chickamauga. Jonathan and Erica love the outdoors and spending time with both sides of their family, all of whom live in Chattanooga. As Worship & Family Pastor, Jonathan oversees our creative arts, as well as birth through high school. He works directly with elementary-aged kids, and makes sure the umbrella of our family ministry strategy is unified under the same vision and culture. Ace Stafford, Student Pastor Ace@TheHighlands.cc (423) 493 4111 Ace is married to Chanetta, and they live near Harrison Bay State Park with their two young kids, Jace and Christina. Pastor Ace has a powerful testimony, being radically saved out of a gang lifestyle when his brother was murdered, to eventually leading him into vocational ministry, has resulted in Ace having a major impact on the next generation. As Student Pastor, Ace leads all 6 th 12 th graders with a lot of intensity and intentionality. Starting Point Appendices Page 3 5
Lead Pastor Dr. Jeremy Roberts Pastor's Accountability Deacon Officers Flow Chart, Updated January 2016 Executive Pastor Scotty Marcum Admin Assistant Betty Stiles Grounds & Maintenance Director Scott Montgomery Worship & Family Pastor Jonathan Tuley Preschool Director Gail Francis Student Pastor Ace Stafford Media Director Ben Denney Assoc Worship Minister Sarah Pearson Preschool Workers Starting Point Appendices Page 4 5
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Date: / / Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Single Married Separated Divorced Widow (er) Name: Spouse: Address: City: State: ZIP: Twitter: @ Your Facebook Link: Phone (cell): E-mail: Birthday: Age: Parent/Guardian: Occupation: Employer: Student (School): Grade: Children (Living at home): Name Birth Date Grade STARTING POINT PRESENTATION AND QUESTIONAIRE MISSION AND STAFF: Is there a part of the mission strategy you would like more information about? OUR BELIEFS: Is there a part of the beliefs would you like to know more about? OTHER: Are there any questions you have that could be best answered by one of our ministers?
CONNECTING TO CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS (Please fill out all sections) WORSHIP WITH US: In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? If you were to stand before God today and He asked you, Why should I let you into My Heaven? What would you say? JOIN WITH US: I would like to: Receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord Join the church by believer s baptism having previously received Christ into my life. Request transfer of membership from my previous church. Church: City and State: Continue to partner with Church of the Highlands as I am already a member. Not join at this time. Talk with a minister. CONNECT WITH US: Are you attending a Community Group at Highlands? Yes No If so, please write the class name: If not, what is the best time for you to attend a Community Group? Sunday 9:15 10:45 6:00 Wednesday 6:15 SERVE WITH US: According to the spiritual gifts survey you just took, what are your spiritual gifts? Have you ever served in another church? Yes No If Yes, Which Church City Involvement Years Involved I would like to serve in the following ministry(ies) of Highlands (check all in which you re interested): Greeter Choir Media (including video & photo) Usher Band or Praise Team Horse Ministry Parking Lot Preschool Ministry Skatepark Welcome Table Kids Ministry Pool Fitness Ministry Student Ministry Building and Grounds Baptism Adult Community Groups Other: