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July 12, 2009
Final Presentation & Recommendation
Millennial Outreach Steering Committee
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Please Continue to be in Prayer
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Note:
This email is being sent for your use in the event you are are not at church on July 12th and/or do not receive the handout.
The document will also be online via the link at the top of the email
Thank you!
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A Message from Pastor Ron
Dear Church Family:
Nine years ago we developed the following mission statement for our church:
In keeping with our Lord's command found in Matthew 28, our mission is to go and make disciples of all nations and to build a loving, encouraging fellowship of mature believers for the glory of GOD.
This statement identified our purpose and reason for being here. Through the years we have attempted to follow that mission purpose through our financial giving and a variety of different kinds of ministries. Ministries, such as, FAITH Evangelism, our Christian Social Ministries on Tuesdays, our language missions, along with local and international mission trips, have been very effective. Literally hundreds of people have been saved and lives have been changed through these ministries.
Now we find ourselves in the 21st century, facing another mission challenge. The challenge we face today is not in some far off country, it is right here in our own backyard. Currently, the church in America is losing the battle for the hearts and minds of a younger generation (35 and under). The majority of this generation is lost. We cannot allow this to continue.
I believe that the millennial outreach/contemporary worship strategy that is outlined in this presentation can help us become a more effective church in reaching this lost generation for Christ. We can make a difference. We must make a difference! I am convinced that this is the direction that God would have us to go.
Please give this your prayerful consideration and support.
Pastor Ron Lentine
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Final Presentation & Recommendation:
THE FINAL PRESENTATION and RECOMMENDATION FROM the MILLENNIAL OUTREACH STEERING COMMITTEE
to MYRTLE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
July 2009
Formal Committee Recommendation:
We the members of the Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Millennial Steering Committee recommend to our church family that we launch our contemporary worship/Bible fellowship schedule this fall, 2009 as outlined in this presentation handout.
The following pages in this handout will outline the conditions, guidelines, and specifics related to the contemporary worship schedule. Read carefully this handout and make it a matter of prayer as we look to the final vote on July 26 in a special called business session following the morning worship.
My sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those who served on our steering committee (and subgroups) over the past 5 1/2 months. Also I am grateful to those who have agreed to serve in places of leadership once our contemporary worship schedule begins this fall.
The following is a list of the names of those who have been serving faithfully on our steering committee (and subcommittees) along with those who have agreed to serve as Bible teachers/facilitators and other places of leadership for the millennial Bible fellowship schedule:
Mary Ann Richmond, Andy Richmond, Tangela Hawkins, Marco and Jessica Smith (for the first few months), Alicia McFarlane, Nelson Peacock, Jack Rasmussen, Jena Rathbun, Ana Shields, John Bonelli, Jane Bonelli, Dallas Hansen, Kevin Simmons, Carl Hawkins, Tammy Hawkins, Tony McFarlane, Amanda Tatro, Jack Windley, Rondall Youmans, Sheila Ward, Marilyn Lentine, Annetta Jernigan, Mary Creighton, Kathy Lewallyn, Pat McCann, Joe Mahuron, Glenda Mahuron, Jim Helton, Joe Watson, Neal Summerford, Donna Alexander, Dan Brodeur, Amanda Long, Barbara Kemble, Sandra Arrants, Crystal Bennett, Jan Johnson, Linda Mauldin, Tina Brock, Betty Young, Tanya Hays, Jaci Youmans, Freya Hall, Craig Berry, Rhonda Pouliot, Melissa Westman, Diane Franks, Travis Youmans, and church staff.
Coordinators:
Ron Lentine, Pastor
Tony McFarlane, Deacon Chairman
Kevin Simmons, Deacon Vice Chairman
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Contemporary Worship Schedule, Location & Format:
Proposed Contemporary Service Schedule
9:15am to 10:15am Worship
10:15am to 10:40am Transition/Coffee
Fellowship
10:40am to 11:40am Bible
Study Fellowship GroupsTraditional/Blended Service (Current Schedule)
9:15am to 10:15am Bible Study Fellowship Groups
10:15am to 10:30am Transition/Coffee Fellowship10:30am to 11:40am Worship
The contemporary worship service will be in the main sanctuary (not in Butler Chapel). This location will be very convenient for parents as it is close to the nursery/preschool which will be relocated to the FLC (in August).
At the beginning of this process the staff promised the membership that the millennial outreach would be an addition to our current schedule. This additional service schedule results in the least amount of change to our current schedule.
The schedule keeps us from an early morning for some of our volunteers and families. If the contemporary service were at 8:00 AM then sound booth and some musicians would need to arrive at the church by 7:00 AM. From current national surveys concerning the younger generation, we discovered the earlier hour (8:00 AM) may serve as a deterrent to some of those young adults we desire to reach.
This schedule also results in the need to staff childcare for three hours (9am to noon) rather than four hours (8:00 AM to noon) on a Sunday morning. This will result in a need for fewer volunteers and the shorter time period will result in less of a payroll expense.
Please note: This proposed schedule means that people who desire to switch to the contemporary schedule would be attending a different Bible fellowship group than the one they are currently attending. Those of us on the steering committee realize that no matter which schedule we propose there are positives and negatives to each. We have attempted to create a schedule that is in keeping with our original purpose which is to reach the younger millennial and buster generation for Christ
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Millennial Outreach Budget
(Designated Account)
The bottom line is that the steering committee will not require any funds from our general budget to launch this contemporary/outreach ministry.
LINE ITEM:
Advertising and Promotion $12,000.00
Nursery Leader & Staff $8,000.00
Resource Materials $2,000.00
Audio/Visual $4,000.00
Environmental & Parking $1,125.00
Training $2,000.00
Coffee/Fellowship Ministry $4,000.00
*Temporary Part-Time Praise Leader $16,875.00
Breakdown:
* $7,500 PER YEAR
$625 PER MONTH
$145-$150 PER WEEK
TOTAL $50,000.00
(See section 5 for an explanation of how and when these funds will be spent.)
A $50,000 designated gift has been given to the church to fund the start up expenses for the contemporary service. Included in that designated $50,000 will be the compensation for a temporary part-time praise leader. This part-time position will extend for two years and three months, providing us with a strong start in launching this contemporary worship, and a chance to evaluate the effectiveness of this position. We will make it very clear (a written contract) to that individual that this ministry is time sensitive (two years and three months) and at the end of that time period, the position will be terminated. After that, the church can then determine whether or not God would have us to reinstate that position on a permanent basis.
The July vote (if approved) will establish the part-time temporary position not the person. Once the position is approved, then the steering committee will present (when ready) the person God has led us to for the position. Following that the church will have the opportunity to vote on that person (possibly in August).
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Adult Bible Fellowship Groups Structure (Sunday School)
ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP GROUPS (SUNDAY SCHOOL) STRUCTURE FOR THE CONTEMPORARY SCHEDULE
Age Graded Bible Fellowship Groups
· College Age Adults 18-22
· Young Adults 23-35
· Adults 35-50
· Adults 50+
From the surveys returned only a few Senior Adults indicated a preference for the contemporary schedule. If necessary a 65+ class will be formed.
Special Target Bible Fellowship Groups
· Singles (Co-ed, 35 years - up)
· Divorce Recovery (Women)
· Blueprint for Life (Life Course 201)
· Youth Department
The majority of students will attend the contemporary service, 9:15am-10:15am. However, there will be a broadly age-graded class for students during the traditional service schedule.
Proposed Schedule for Students:
9:15am-10:15am Joint Small Bible Fellowship Group for 5th-12th grades (for students in the Traditional Schedule)
10:30am-11:40am Small Bible Fellowship Groups (for students in the Contemporary Schedule)
7th-8th grade boys
7th-8th grade girls
9th-10th grade boys
9th-10th grade girls
10:30am-11:40am Combined boys/girls Small Bible Fellowship Group for 11th-12th grades
· Children and Preschoolers
These groups will continue to attend Sunday school at 9:15am. Afterwards preschoolers will stay in the nursery area for extended session.
Children will move to the Family Life Center for a transition period and then to the fellowship hall for Kidz All Starz.
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Planned Expenditures - August & September 2009
 PLANNED EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST/SEPTEMBER FOLLOWING THE VOTE IN JULY
(If approved by the church)
Once (if) church approval is given on the July 26th vote, the committee will begin to utilize funding in the designated millennial budget in the following areas:
1. Promotion/Publicity (budget amount: $12,000)
These funds will be used to secure promotional billboards, radio and television spots, yard signs, new church brochures, and visuals; all in an effort to get the word out to our community. All of these things will be set in motion and be up and running or set and ready to go by mid-to-late August.
2. Part-time Temporary Praise Leader (budget amount: $16,875)
(Funding for two years and three months in this part-time position)
Please remember that the vote in July only establishes the position not the person. In the month of August the steering committee will present the person God has led us to for consideration. After that, the church will have an opportunity to vote on this individual (late or mid-August).
In addition, auditions will begin in order to organize our praise team and praise band for the contemporary worship service. Rehearsals will follow right into the month of September. This will continue right up to our kickoff date.
3. Nursery/Preschool (budget amount: $8,000)
Our Nursery/Preschool Department along with steering committee members will assist in the change of location from the current facilities to the Preschool Learning Center. This will occur during the week of August 23 through August 28. During this period, equipment will be purchased (storage lockers for each room and additional cribs for the nursery). Other things, such as training and materials and/or additional worker hours can be drawn from this account.
4. Coffee Fellowship Ministry/New Sunday School Department Area
(budget amount: $4,000)
Study Materials (budget amount: $2,000)
Following the relocation of the Nursery/Preschool to the PLC, the steering committee members along with other volunteers will begin fixing up the old location for our new Adult Bible Fellowship Groups (contemporary schedule) and coffee ministry station (Holy Ground Cafe). Funds will be used for fixing up the facility, purchasing equipment, and for study materials for our special target groups.
5. Designated Parking and Signage (budget amount: $1,125)
In August, the steering committee along with the property and grounds committee will begin identifying areas for designated parking (closest to the PLC area) as it relates to parents of nursery and preschool children along with designated parking for first time visitors. New signs will be made in this effort.
6. Audiovisual (budget amount: $4,000)
The audiovisual committee along with steering committee members will be making the necessary adjustments and purchases for accommodating our new contemporary worship team.
7. New Bible Fellowship Teachers/Facilitators (budget amount: $2,000)
Orientation and training will begin in preparation for the contemporary Sunday School schedule.
Closing Statement: All allocations of the designated budget monies will be under the supervision of our Church Treasurer, Dave Keighley; our Church Administrator, Chris Larsen, and our Financial Secretary, Cami Simmons. The approval of both Church Treasurer and Church Administrator will be necessary to draw from these funds for purchases.
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Even More Information
Please pick up a copy of the Question/Answer handout for more information that may not be included in this handout or view online by clicking here.
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Contact Info
MGBC
Myrtle Grove
850-455-7389
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