One Church. Many Congregations.CATALYSTCATALYST

LAKE COUNTYLAKE COUNTY

Our VisionOur Vision

Mobilizing churches for Mobilizing churches for spiritual revolution across spiritual revolution across Lake County.Lake County.

Spiritual RevolutionSpiritual RevolutionRevival + Christ Awakening = Community

Transformation

Our ValuesOur Values

We value the whole We value the whole church serving the whole church serving the whole community.community.

We value doing together We value doing together what we cannot what we cannot accomplish alone.accomplish alone.

We value the worth of We value the worth of every human being.every human being.

Serving TogetherServing TogetherWhy become a Partner of Catalyst?Why become a Partner of Catalyst?

1. It multiplies your community impact.2. It keeps you better informed about what is happening in our

region.3. It is cost effective to do things together.4. It enhances our corporate witness and fulfills Christ’s prayer

(John 17:20-23).5. Because of the synergistic effect—the sum is greater than its

parts (Ecc. 4:9-12).6. It provides a local context for sharing ideas and bridge

building into the community.7. It provides more effective communication among church

leaders.8. You will be represented in region-wide events and issues.9. It pleases God (Eph. 4:3; 1 Cor. 12:12; Psalm 133:1).10. It provides resources to help your church fulfill its calling.

Our AbsolutesOur Absolutes The death of Jesus on the cross is the

vehicle for the redemption of humanity. People become fully alive and reconciled

to God in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Bible is the truth source for faith and living.

There is only one Church of Chicagoland and it meets in many locations.

As the Body of Christ, the Church is compelled to respond to the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our community.

Our Strategy Our Strategy (Acts 2)(Acts 2)

Renew the hearts of God’s people. “everyone was filled with awe…” (vs. 43)

Reposition the Church to move with God. “all the believers were together…” (vs. 44)

Restore the reputation of Christ in our culture.

“enjoying the favor of all the people…” (vs. 47a)

Reconcile people to God. “…the Lord added to their number daily those

who were being saved…” (vs. 47b)

Our InitiativesOur Initiatives

Renewing Hearts

Prayer Mobilization TeamConnecting prayer champions, developing local church prayer teams, planning corporate prayer events county-wide.

Spiritual Formation TeamHelping Christ-followers to experience God on a daily basis.

Our InitiativesOur Initiatives

Repositioning The Church

Catalyst Forum Organizing the annual Catalyst fall event to inspire and enlist churches into the Catalyst movement and equip church leaders for region-wide spiritual revolution.

Church RxAssisting local churches in diagnosing church health and providing tools to enhance effectiveness.

Staff CounterpartsMobilizing the various specialized church staff ministers of Lake County-Children, Youth, Pastoral Care, Counseling, etc. for a comprehensive integrated county-wide strategy.

Our Initiatives Our Initiatives

Restore The Reputation

Racial Reconciliation TeamChurch leaders working together to address prejudice, racism and social injustice in Lake County.

Public School TeamChurches collaborating with local public schools for safer and improved learning environments.

ShareFestChurches working together to meet the needs of the poor and disenfranchised members of our communities.

Hope HouseChurches collaborating with the Lake County Department of Health to solve homelessness and it’s related issues.

Our Initiatives Our Initiatives

Reconciling People To God

Alpha Program Equipping local churches in a proven and effective evangelism strategy.

Bible DistributionDistributing a Lake County-based New Testament to every household in the name of the Catalyst churches.

Community Profiles TeamUnderstanding the demographic and spiritual receptivity of the various communities of Lake County.

Our StructureOur Structure

LAKE COUNTY

District District

Key Partner Church (Pastor)

Key Partner Church(Pastor)

Key Partner Church(Pastor)

Local Church(Pastor)

Local Church(Pastor)

Local Church (Pastor)

Catalyst Team(Staff/Volunteers)

District

5. Central Lakes Fox Lake Grayslake Ingleside Round Lake

6. Lakeside N. Chicago Park City Waukegan

1. Northwest Antioch Lake Villa Lindenhurst

2. Northeast Beach Park Winthrop Harbor Zion

3. North Central Gages Lake Gurnee Old Mill Creek Third Lake Wadsworth Wildwood

7. Central Green Oaks Indian Creek Libertyville Mettawa Mundelein Vernon Hills

9. South Central Buffalo Grove Deer Park Kildeer Lake Zurich Lincolnshire Long Grove Riverwoods

10. Southeast Bannockburn Deerfield Highland Park Highwood Lake Bluff Lake Forest

8. Southwest Barrington Hills Fox River Grove Lake Barrington North Barrington

4. West Central Island Lake Lakemoor Tower Lake Volo Wauconda

Catalyst Membership Catalyst Membership OptionsOptions

Embrace the Vision, Values & Absolutes of Catalyst

Commit to one or more Strategic Initiative Projects

Annual FeeOne half of one percent (.5%) of annual church operating budget not to exceed $12,000/year

Project CostsVariable (Per Project Basis)

Meetings• Monthly Catalyst Partner meeting• Project meetings as necessary

Benefits• Fulfilling the Great Commission• Obeying the Great Commandment• Accomplishing more together than we could independently

VotingFull Voting Member for Catalyst

Embrace the Vision, Values & Absolutes of Catalyst

Commit to one or more Strategic Initiative Projects

Annual Fee—None

Project CostsVariable (Per Project Basis)

Meetings• Monthly Catalyst Partner meeting (optional)• Project meetings a necessary

Benefits• Fulfilling the Great Commission• Obeying the Great Commandment• Accomplishing more together than we could independently

VotingNon-voting Status

Embrace the Vision, Values & Absolutes of Catalyst

Commit to one or more Strategic Initiative Projects

Annual Fee—None

Project CostsVoluntary

Meetings• Monthly Catalyst Partner meeting (optional)• Project meetings as necessary

Benefits• Fulfilling the Great Commission• Obeying the Great Commandment• Accomplishing more together than we could independently

VotingNon-voting Status

Catalyst Catalyst Partnering ChurchPartnering Church

Catalyst Catalyst Participating ChurchParticipating Church

Catalyst Catalyst Participating IndividualParticipating Individual

ApplicationApplicationChurch InformationChurch Name:__________________________________________ Date:________Address:_____________________________________________________________ Street Address P.O. Box_____________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code

Phone:(____)________________ Church E-Mail:___________________________Denomination_____________Pastor’s Name_______________Year Est________Attendance (average):_______ Baptisms (Previous Year): _____Website:______

Personal InformationName:______________________________________ Work Phone:_____________Address:_____________________________________________________________ Street Address P.O. Box

_____________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code

Phone:(____)_______________ E-Mail:___________________________________

Your Relationship to Church: I am interested in becoming a… □ Pastor □ Member □ Partner Church □ Staff □ Attender □ Participating Church

□ Participating Volunteer

Catalyst Initiative ChoicesCatalyst Initiative Choices

RENEW REPOSITION□ □ Prayer Mobilization □□ Catalyst Forum

□□ Spiritual Formation Team □□ Church Rx

□□ Staff Counterparts

RESTORE RECONCILE□□ Racial Reconciliation □□ Alpha Program

□□ Public School Team □□ Bible Distribution

□□ ShareFest □□ Community Profiles Team

□□ Hope House

One Church. Many Congregations.CATALYSTCATALYST

LAKE COUNTYLAKE COUNTY