Design Groups are starting

Design Groups will run April 22 through June 12, 2007. This 8 week series will serve as our "incubator" to grow our Ministry Team leaders, Launch Team members, and Support Teams. Please sign up for a group by emailing georgesaylor@rogers.com

Group 1: Sunday Nights, 6-7:30pm @ the Saylor's (106 Barrydale Cres- child friendly)
Group 2: Monday Nights, 7-8:30pm @ the Talsma's (1326 Hastings Dr)
Group 3: Tuesday Lunch, 12-1pm @ First Christian Reformed Church (532 Talbot St)

Session 1: April 22, 23, 24- Introduction and Explanation
Session 2: April 29, 30, May 1- Biblical Foundations for New Churches
Session 3: May 6, 7, 8- Cultural Needs for New Churches (COS)
Session 4: May 13, 14, 15- 3C’s Strategy for 3C
Session 5: May 20, 21, 22- 3C’s Values
Session 6: May 27, 28, 29- 3C’s Values Continued
Session 7: June 3, 4, 5- Formation of Launch and Support Teams
Session 8: June 10, 11, 12- Where we go from here…

Goals:
1. Awareness and understand of the Biblical need for new churches
2. The specific need and design of 3C
3. Conducting the Community Opportunity Scan
4. Discerning individuals calling a gifts in ministry
5. Formation of Launch and Support Teams, & potential Ministry Leaders

We ask that all participants sign up for a Design Group. However, should you have to miss your regular meeting, you have two other days in which to make it up (For example, if you’re leaving on a work trip Monday evening, and that’s your regular group, plan on going Sunday night).

All participants will be asked to purchase one book and make a contribution towards refreshments. Meetings will consist of worship and prayer, teaching, and planning ahead. Invitation to the Launch Team is at the discretion of the lead pastor.