Small GroupsSundays at 5:00PM-6:15PM, September 13, 2009 – August 22, 2010

Our Purpose and Goals

Purpose of our ChurchThe purpose of Community Baptist Church is to bring glory to God – How?

1. by worshipping the Lord in righteousness and holiness,

2. by evangelizing the lost at home and abroad,

3. by edifying and equipping the saints through Bible-centered preaching and teaching, and

4. 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 oldsMike & 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 GroupsCommunity Baptist Church

Workers in the small groups1. Shepherd

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)

2. 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

Organizes care for those with special needs (meals, serious financial needs, cards, etc.)

Keeps Pastor Mike informed of upcoming surgeries and serious care needs

4. Missions Director Reads missionary prayer updates Informs class of special needs and prayer requests Coordinates monthly correspondence with

missionaries5. Activities Director

Plans, promotes and oversees at least 2 class activities Plans creative ways to encourage fellowship

6. Teacher Prepares 8-week Bible study series Rotates through each small group

Small Group Classes1. Class A

Shepherds – Dave & Sara Mincy Outreach Director - ? Care Director – Jennifer McLean Missions Director – Paul & Michelle Sappington Activities Director – Tim & Jen Beatty

2. 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 Classes3. Truth Project

Teachers – Rich & Lydia Wells Thursdays, 7-9PM September 3rd – November 19th, 2009

4. Netcasters Evangelism Training Teacher – Pastor Mike Sundays, 4-4:45PM September 13th – November 29th, 2009

Small Group Teachers

Bobby BryanJudges

Jay MashburnEphesians

Rich WellsNehemiah

Steve AndersonThe Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges

What class am I in?

(See handout)

Teaching Schedule1st 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

T.E.E.N.Teens Expecting

Eternity Now

Name

When our teenagers have an eternal perspective they will experience…

1. Right Priorities2. Right Relationships3. Right Living

Explanation

Leadership

Chad Morris …and you thought I was immature

Youth Director

Youth LeadersLauren

Keith & Jenny Rogers

“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.”

Purpose 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.”

Theme verse for the leadership

The T.E.E.N. ministry has three primary goals; they are to impact…

1. The Heart2. The Head3. The Hands

of the young people towards Christ-likeness.

Goals

Teenagers

A young person in 7th - 12th grade.

They must be 12 years old by Sept. 1st

Who is a Teenager?

“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.”

Purpose 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.”

Theme verse for the Teens

Program

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.

Curriculum

1. “Set Apart for the Gospel”• Understanding and living the Gospel

2. “Profitable for Doctrine”• Right thinking Right living

3. “Biblical Change”• A Study of the transformed life

4. “Top 25 Teen Topics”5. “More than Conquerors”• A study in serving and leading

6. “A Diet of Biblical Principles”

Six Year Plan

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

Sunday Night Program

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

Point System

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)

Activity Program

Children’s Small GroupsCommunity Baptist Church

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

Purpose of our Children’s Ministries

Biblical TheologyDoctrine

Critical Components

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)

Biblical Theology

(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)

What we believe Ephesians 4:4-6

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

Doctrine

(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)

Three secondary components that complement Biblical theology and doctrine:1. Devotional Material2. Scripture Memorization3. Life Application Stories

Additional Components

Five Sunday School ProgramsFive Clubs Programs

Researched Curriculum

Sunday School Programs1. Discipleland2. Regular Baptist Press3. Children Desiring God4. Generations of Grace5. Joyful Life

Titles

Club Materials1. AWANA2. Kids-4-Truth Club3. Frontline4. Patch Club5. BuckaRoo Club

Titles

Generations of Grace Curriculum (GOG)by Grace Community Church – Sun Valley, CA

New Sunday Night Curriculum:

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

Generations of Grace

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 Benefits

Devotional:Patch Devotions (K5-2nd)Keys for Kids (3rd – 6th)

GOG Supplement

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)

Keys for Kids

Children Desiring God by Bethlehem Baptist Church – Minneapolis, MN

Jr. Church Curriculum:

Scope and Sequence Three Age Groups Divisions

3-4sK5-2nd grade3rd-6th grade

Children Desiring God

3-4s He Established a Testimony (select OT passages) He Has Spoken by His Son (select NT passages)

K5-2nd grade 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 in-depth:32 names of God40 promises of God40 attributes of God

Children Desiring God

Closing Remarks