EVANGEL ASSEMBLY

2300 Old Bainbridge Road Tallahassee, Florida 32303 850.385.1815 www.EvangelAG.org Teryl Todd, Lead Pastor

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DARE TO BE LETTER FROM PASTOR TODD VISION & MISSION & CORE VALUES NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH STRATEGY DEFINITIONS CONNECT: CONNECTION STRATEGY CONNECT: WORSHIP STRATEGY GROW: DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY SERVE: GIFTS STRATEGY SERVE: EVANGELISM STRATEGY WILL YOU TAKE THE DARE?

* Photos Courtesy of Steffi David

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Do you remember when you were a kid and you would use the expression, I dare you? As a child, you had no limitations. You dared your friends to take on new challenges. You dared your friends to do something that caused them to step outside of their comfort zone. That was part of the game. Doing the unexpected was what made the game so much fun. As you grew older, you began to set limitations on yourself, shy away from new challenges and embrace the normal. The word dare no longer exists in your vocabulary. It has become a childish game that we encourage little kids not to play. The Bible is full of people who dared to live for something greater than themselves. They didnt just make a difference in an individuals life, but they made such an impact that it has been felt throughout every generation and we still feel it today. Dont be satisfied with normal. Dont be satisfied with your self-placed limitations. Embrace what God wants to do in you and through you and dare toBE!

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Dear Friends, These are truly exciting days! This booklet is a brief summary of hundreds of hours of work that has been done over the last twenty months by a cross-section of Evangel leaders, including Focus Groups, Strategy Teams, and a Vision Team. Our Vision Team has focused on three major objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of all the major areas of ministry in our church; To research current strategies of ministry that are proving to be the most productive; and To make strategic recommendations designed to propel Evangel toward our God-given Vision to reach the Tallahassee area with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! In the book of Acts, the church is focused on a few major areas of ministry: Worship, Fellowship (what we call, Connection), Discipleship, Outreach Evangelism, and Anointed Gifts Ministry. Our Vision process has focused on these five major areas, and this booklet details a three-year strategy for ministry in each of these areas. We have already started implementing some of these plans, and others will be developed and carried out in the days ahead. Some of the strategic plans are greater in scope than anything we have ever attempted before. In order for us to accomplish and fulfill them, we must continuously bathe them in prayer, and join our hearts and hands to work together. Our Sunday morning ministry focus will continue to be to reach the lost and to raiseup fully devoted followers of Christ. And on Wednesdays we will continue to train and disciple leaders and disciples. Now is Now is Now is Now is the the the the time time time time for us to mobilize this body of believers for ministry! for Evangel to make an impact on Tallahassee! to commit ourselves to this strategy to move forward! to dare to be!

May Gods blessing rest on us as together we raise up fully devoted followers of Christ who are love-with-skin-on for a hurting world!

Teryl W. Todd

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VISION MISSION VALUES

OUR VISION
Developing fully devoted followers of Christ who are love-with-skin-on to a hurting world.

OUR MISSION
TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

TO LIVE OUT THE GREAT COMMANDMENT

Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 //6

CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS

Let there be real harmony among you so there wont be any split in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. 1 Corinthians 1:10 LB

Next Generation Focused

We honor those who have laid a path before us, and focus on reaching and equipping the next generation.

Relevant
We strive to communicate biblical truth in a simple and understandable way.

Great Commission-Directed
We are committed to reaching the world and Tallahassee with the Gospel of Christ.

Committed To Excellence
We never stop learning and growing, but are committed to continuous improvement and reaching our full kingdom potential.

Serving
A people who go the extra mile to love and serve others, by being love-with-skin-on.

Great Commandment-Minded
We are committed to loving God and loving others.

Word-Driven
The Bible is the infallible, inspired and authoritative guide for faith and life.

A Heart Of Generosity
We approach life with an open hand and not a clenched fist, knowing that God will provide what we need to fulfill His will.

Committed to Prayer
Prayer is not just one of the things we do, but the main thing we must do if any of our endeavors are going to be successful.

Spirit Empowered
We depend on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for life and ministry. We expect God to bring His super- to our -natural resulting in people finding Jesus and miracles taking place.

Extravagant Faith
We live in full anticipation that God will do in our church and ministry those things we are willing to believe Him for and trust Him to do. //7

Equipping & Empowering People

Our goal is for every believer to understand that he or she is a minister, and every Christian is to be involved in ministry.

N E W T E S TA M E N T C H U R C H

The church building is for worship and training. Ministry should happen in the marketplace. Dr. Ron MacManus
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Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV)

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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship,

in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all

who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their

possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
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praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to

the church daily those who were being saved.

STRATEGY DEFINITIONS
CONNECTION STRATEGY WORSHIP STRATEGY
I dream of a Church where worship is an authentic, Spirit-filled lifestyle that is Biblical, intimate, relevant, and life-changing.

I dream of a church where fellowship is an expression of Gods love demonstrated in life-giving relationships that are multi-generational, real, forgiving, inviting, and fun.

DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY
I dream of a church where discipleship is equipping, training, and mentoring believers through the Word of God to be disciplined followers who grow in Christ and in turn disciple others.

GIFTS MINISTRY STRATEGY

I dream of a church where every member is a minister who has discovered their spiritual gifts and confidently exercises these gifts in love.

EVANGELISM STRATEGY
I dream of a church where evangelism is a lifestyle that reveals Gods love and demonstrates compassion to people through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
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CONNECT

CONNECT

CONNECT
GROW

GROW

GROW

C O N N E C T I O N

CONNECT

S T R A T E G Y

I dream of a church where fellowship is an expression of Gods love demonstrated in life-giving relationships that are multi-generational, real, forgiving, inviting, and fun.
Then we will no longer be immature like children. We wont be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. (Ephesians 4:14-15) Connecting people into the body of Christ and helping them become fully devoted followers of Christ who are love-with-skin-on to a hurting world is more than an event; its a process. It goes so much deeper than attending church on a Sunday morning. At Evangel, we believe that God never intended us to do life alone. Therefore, we want to be intentional in helping people connect at Evangel through Groups and our Serve Teams.

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CONNECT

CONNECT

C O N N E C T I O N

CONNECT

S T R A T E G Y

CONNECTION PROCESS
GROW GROW

GROW

ON RAMPS
On ramps represent various ways people are initially exposed to Evangel Assembly.

NEXT LUNCHEON
A monthly luncheon designed to connect guests and attenders who have been at Evangel for less than one year. The Next Luncheon would include:
Introduction of All Staff Pastors History of Evangel Assembly The Tenure History of the Todds Vision of Evangel Assembly Connect, Grow, Serve Expectations Explanation of Covenant Partnership

CONNECT, GROW, SERVE CLASS

A three-week class held every month that reveals Gods essential components to living a significant life.

SUNDAY SERVICE
Guest Process Begins and Invitation to Next Luncheon

WEEK 1 CONNECT

Importance of Worship Importance of Fellowship and Connecting with Others

WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS

Guest Process Begins and Invitation to Next Luncheon

WEEK 2 GROW
Importance Of Personal Discipleship

EVENTS AND GROUP MEETINGS

Invitation to Sunday Service and Invitation to Next Luncheon

Connect, Grow, Serve Class

WEEK 3 SERVE

Importance of Outreach Craft Personal Testimony Importance of Serving

Get Involved in a Group and Serve

Examples Serve for a Day Group Expo Pastors Wednesday Night Group DiscoverU

CHURCH-WIDE OUTREACH EVENTS

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GUEST PROCESS
STEP

ON RAM

PS

01 02 03 04 05 06 07

STEP

Guests complete Connection Card and/or register child at Kidventure Guest receives a Guest Bag at Guest Services Each bag contains a Next Luncheon Postcard, Group Brochure, and a Vision Postcard

STEP

NEXT

STEP

WEEK 1 / SUNDAY

Welcome Phone Call

WEEK 1 / TUESDAY WEEK 1 / FRIDAY

LUNCHE

Welcome Letter from Pastor

STEP

, GROW T C

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STEP

ON

, SERVE

Email with Video Invitation from Pastor Todd to Next Luncheon

WEEK 2 / FRIDAY

Email with Encouraging Video from Pastor Todd

WEEK 3 / THURSDAY

Phone Call from Connections Pastor

CONNE

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CONNECT

CONNECT

CONNECT
GROW

GROW

GROW

W O R S H I P

CONNECT

S T R A T E G Y

I dream of a Church where worship is an authentic, Spirit-filled lifestyle that is Biblical, intimate, relevant, and life-changing.
But the time is comingindeed its here now when true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship Him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4: 23-24) At Evangel, we believe worship is a lifestyle. Our worship ministry helps believers worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. Worship includes prayer, fine arts, media, sound, and music. It is our desire to praise God, and declare His works throughout the world.

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CONNECT

CONNECT

W O R S H I P

CONNECT

S T R A T E G Y

GROW

GROW

FIRST WEDNESDAYS
A designated day for church-wide prayer and fasting each month

GROW

2014-2015 STRATEGIES
SUNDAY PRAYER TIME
Sanctuary will be open on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. for prayer.

2015-2016 STRATEGIES
ANNUAL WORSHIP CONFERENCE DEVELOP A WORSHIP SERVE TEAM (PARENT TEAM)
Provides leadership and oversees entire worship department

DEVELOP A MEDIA SERVE TEAM

Provides leadership and training for audio, lighting, graphics, and TV production

SERMON SERIES
One series each year on prayer

DEVELOP A PRAYER SERVE TEAM

Provides leadership and training of intercessors and scheduled fasts

2016-2017 STRATEGIES
DEVELOP A FINE ARTS SERVE TEAM
Provides leadership and training for drama, art, creative writing, etc.

DEVELOP A MUSIC SERVE TEAM

Provides leadership and training for adult and next generation musicians and vocalists

CHILDRENS TAKEOVER SERVICE

Children take over the adult service on a Sunday morning.

NIGHTS OF WORSHIP
Wednesday nights of worship in spring, summer, and fall

YOUTH TAKEOVER SERVICE

Teenagers take over the adult service on a Sunday morning.

DEVELOP THE EVANGEL FINE ARTS INSTITUTE

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RECORD AN ORIGINAL WORSHIP ALBUM

WORSHIP GOALS
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
80 120 150

Worship Volunteers

Worship Volunteers

Worship Volunteers
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GROW

CONNECT

SERVE

GROW
GROW CONNECT SERVE

GROW

CONNECT

SERVE

D I S C I P L E S H I P

S T R AT E G Y

I dream of a church where discipleship is equipping, training, and mentoring believers through the Word of God to be disciplined followers who grow in Christ and in turn disciple others.
The man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed. He will be like a tree planted by water: it sends its roots out toward a stream, it doesnt fear when heat comes, and its foliage remains green. It will not worry in a year of drought or cease producing fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8) We were never intended to live life alone. We were designed to live in community. From the beginning of time, God has eternally existed as one God in relationship with three persons (the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit). This is why GROUPS are essential to the growth of the believer. We were built to function in relationship with God and with one another.

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GROW CONNECT

CONNECT CONNECT

SERVE CONNECT

D I S C I P L E S H I P
SERVE GROW

S T R A T E G Y

GROW GROW

CONNECT GROW

GROW

GROUPS HOW WE DISCIPLE PEOPLE AT EVANGEL

CONNECT SERVE

2014-2015 STRATEGIES
IMPLEMENT DISCIPLESHIP GROWTH CHART (SEE PAGE 22)
This three-year rollout is essential in ensuring that children through adults possess the Biblical foundation to live a life fully devoted to Christ.

TYPES OF GROUPS
SEMESTER GROUPS
Semester Groups are set up on a semester rotation. There are a variety of groups to choose from which meet on various days and times and are typically located at someones house or in the community. Each group has around 8-12 people and they meet for 10-12 week semesters.

GROUP EXPO
Orientation for all new group leaders. Group expos are held at the beginning of the spring and fall groups semester and provides an opportunity to learn more about individual groups and meet group leaders.

INTEREST GROUPS
Interest Groups are based on a common interest and are typically centered around fellowship. They can be semester based or ongoing. Types of Interest Groups can be but arent limited to Primetimers Group, Mens Group, Womens Group, Softball, Evangel Mommies, etc.

NEW GROUP LEADER ORIENTATIONS

GROWTH GROUPS
Growth Groups meet on Sunday mornings on the Evangel campus and are typically year round groups. They provide an opportunity to develop meaningful relationships while being equipped to live out the purpose God has for them.

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2015-2016 STRATEGIES
IMPLEMENT DISCIPLESHIP GROWTH CHART (SEE PAGE 22)
Essential in ensuring that children through adults possess the Biblical foundation to live a life fully devoted to Christ.

2016-2017 STRATEGIES
IMPLEMENT DISCIPLESHIP GROWTH CHART (SEE PAGE 22)
This three-year rollout is essential in ensuring that children through adults possess the Biblical foundation to live a life fully devoted to Christ.

GROUP LEADERS GATHERING

Gathering once a year for encouragement and inspiration.

ESSENTIALS FOR TEENS

Develop and implement an 8-week class to help teach teenager new believers the essential elements to a growing relationship with God.

LOVE-WITH-SKIN-ON PROJECTS (LWSO PROJECTS)

Each group will be asked to do one love-with-skin-on project per semester and we will document their project. It will then be shared with the congregation.

GROUP LEADER TRAINING AND RESOURCES

Training on lesson preparation, classroom management, teacher expectations, policies and procedures, etc.

ESSENTIALS FOR ADULTS

Develop and implement an 8-week class to help teach adult new believers the essential elements to a growing relationship with God.

IMPLEMENT RIGHTNOW MEDIA

Video-driven groups curriculum for children, teenagers, and adults.

GROUPS GOALS
2017-18 2014-15 2015-16
50%

50% of adults attending a group Develop group leader training materials For adults, youth, and children Hold the rst group leader training and begin to implement the new training material.

60%

60% of adults attending a group Twice a year hold a group leader Training for adults, youth & children Purchase Rightnow Media and begin training leaders

70%

70% of adults attending a group Continue the development of group eaders through group leader trainings. Fully implement Rightnow Media into groups //21

GROW CONNECT

CONNECT CONNECT

SERVE CONNECT

D I S C I P L E S H I P
SERVE GROW

S T R A T E G Y

GROW GROW

CONNECT GROW

GROW

DISCIPLESHIP GROWTH PROCESS

CONNECT SERVE

ELEMENTARY
God is love and He sent a Savior for me.

CORE TOPICS
God made the world God made me

PRESCHOOL
God created me and everything I see.
CORE TOPICS
The characteristics of God The gospel message The Holy Spirit Worship Prayer Missions and Evangelism

The Discipleship Growth Process is a

CORE TOPICS

comprehensive plan to ensure that children through adults develop the Biblical foundation to live a life fully devoted to Christ.

God loves me. God is love. There is only one God. God is in Heaven.

BIRTH
There is a God and He loves me.

CORE TOPICS
Building healthy marriages Parenting Tithing and stewardship

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ES SE NT IA LS

MIDDLE SCHOOL
God created me and everything I see.

FO

8-week new believers class for students which teaches the basic practices in creating a rm foundation as a believer.

WE DO LIFE IN GROUPS AND MINISTRY IN TEAMS.

HIGH SCHOOL
Gods choices should be my choices and the Holy Spirit empowers me to make God choices.

R
TS EN UD ST
CORE TOPICS
Dating and relationships Worship Missions trip Financial Peace University during senior year

CORE TOPICS
Dealing with peer pressure Worship Finding truth in Gods word

CORE TOPICS
God loves me. God is love. There is only one God. God is in Heaven.

CORE TOPICS
Finding my purpose Evangelism Giving and stewardship Dating and Christ-centered relationships

YOUNG ADULTS
God has a purpose for my life and with that purpose I can change the world.

FO

God has a purpose for my life and He has called me to impart my knowledge and His wisdom to the next generation.

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DUL

TS

SENIOR ADULTS

8-week new believers class for adults which teaches the basic practices in creating a rm foundation as a believer.

The greatest blessing God has given me is my family and I am responsible for that treasure.

Gods Word provides solutions to my circumstances and I will trust Him in all things.

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SE

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MARRIED AND YOUNG FAMILIES

LS

CORE TOPICS
Faith Mens and womens groups Care groups (Divorce, Grief, Single Moms, Recovery, etc.) Tithing and stewardship

ADULTS

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G I F T S M I N I STRY STR ATE GY

I dream of a church where every member is a minister who has discovered their spiritual gifts and confidently exercises these gifts in love.
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. (1 Peter 4:10-11) Jesus loved and served people so they could feel His love for them. Serving is a tangible expression of the love of God. People may know that God loves them, but that doesnt mean they have experienced Gods love in a practical way. At Evangel, we believe that God has given every believer a variety of spiritual gifts to be used inside and outside of the church to share His love and fulfill His purposes (1 Corinthians 12).

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SERVE CONNECT

G I F T S

CONNECT

M I N I S T R Y

S T R A T E G Y

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SERVE GROW

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2014-2015 STRATEGIES
SERVE

GROW

LOVE-WITH-SKIN-ON AWARDS
Each year, we will present a handful of Love-With-Skin-On Awards to people who faithfully serve and reflect Evangels vision.

SERVE HUBS (ONLINE)

Develop an area on the website that lists each serve team and provides people an opportunity to contact the team coach and learn more about any given team.

SERVE FOR A DAY

Provides an opportunity for people to try out a team without any commitment. It will be held every other month.

2015-2016 STRATEGIES
DEVELOP INTEREST CARDS
Informational cards posted in various locations around the church that contain information about each team and contact information for the Team Coach.

SERMON SERIES
Series preached twice per year about serving and why its important for every believers growth.

SERVE HUBS
Build several areas around the church where interest cards are displayed giving information about every serve team at Evangel.

VIP MEETINGS
Pre-service meeting for all Serve Teams that cast VISION, give INFORMATION about the service and PRAY together.

SUNDAY MORNING DISCOVERU GROUP

Class designed to help people find their purpose. It will be held periodically on Sunday morning for four consecutive weeks.

SHADOWING
This is a required first step for all new volunteers that helps them get comfortable with their new role before they are released on their own.

QUARTERLY LEADERSHIP SUMMITS

Every quarter, all serve teams come together on a Monday night for a leadership teaching by the Pastor and individual team training by the Serve Team Coach.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT

Once a year, we will honor all volunteers with a banquet and special gifts for their service at Evangel. //26

MONTHLY EMAILS
Every month, serve team leaders will send an email to their team giving encouragement and inspiration.

QUARTERLY SERVE TEAM SPOTLIGHT

Every quarter, we will develop a video highlighting a serve team member who serves faithfully at Evangel.

ABOVE AND BESIDE RELATIONSHIPS

Serve Team Coaches will be strategic in helping new volunteers connect with people above them (Serve Team Leaders) and beside them (Serve Team Members).

CALCULATE PERCENTAGE OF SPECTATORS VS. PARTICIPATORS

Each year we will determine an overall percentage of how many people are serving at Evangel.

30-DAY CHECKLIST
Develop a 30-day process in Church Community Builder that helps the new volunteer connect quicker. This process is followed for every new volunteer.

CALCULATE SIGNUP TO SHOWUP RATE

This calculation will help us see how many people are moving from being interested in serving to actually serving.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCOVERU GROUP

Class designed to help people find their purpose. It will be held periodically on Wednesday evenings for four consecutive weeks.

COMMUNICATE AHEAD OF TIME

To the best of our ability, we will communicate important information ahead of time to all volunteers.

GIFTS MINISTRY GOALS

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

30%

SERVING

45%

SERVING

55 %

SERVING
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SERVE CONNECT

G I F T S

CONNECT

M I N I S T R Y

S T R A T E G Y

ECT GROW

SERVE GROW GROW

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2015-2016 STRATEGIES
SERVE

SERVE TEAMS
Usher Team Greeter Team Security Team Parking Lot Team Connection Center Team Guest Services Team Altar Team Media Team Music Team Fine Arts Team Worship Team Youth Team Childrens Team Communion Team Special Events Team Helping Hands Team Coffee Team Groups Leader Team

SATURDAY INTENSIVE DISCOVERU GROUP

Class designed to help people find their purpose. It will be held on one Saturday a year and will cover all the material in one day.

ANNUAL GOAL SETTING

Pastor will meet with all team coaches and set goals for the following year for recruitment, training, and events.

LOVE-WITH-SKIN-ON PROJECTS
Each Serve Team will be asked to do one love-with-skin-on project per year.

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RESPONSIBILITY
Volunteers who serve within their designated Serve Team.

TEAM MEMBERS

UNLIMITED

RESPONSIBILITY
Assists Team Coach in implementing overall team vision.

TEAM LEADERS

5-8 PEOPLE

RESPONSIBILITY
Directional Leader over designated Serve Team.

TEAM COACH

1 PERSON

RESPONSIBILITY
Resource to each Team Coach and ensures vision fullllment.

STAFF PASTOR

RESPONSIBILITY

SERVE TEAM PYRAMID

Serve Team defined A team whose primary focus is to use their spiritual gifts and talents to serve those within the church.

Final authority and primary vision-caster.

LEAD PASTOR

JESUS CHRIST HEAD OF THE CHURCH

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E VA N G E L I S M

S T R AT E G Y

I dream of a church where evangelism is a lifestyle that reveals Gods love and demonstrates compassion to people through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. (Acts 20:24) At Evangel, we believe evangelism happens best in the context of relationships. Most of Jesus ministry was on a personal one-on-one level. The goal for these strategies is to develop within the believer a desire and willingness to look for opportunities to share Christ in their everyday life.

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CONNECT

S T R A T E G Y

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2014-2015 STRATEGIES 2016-2017 STRATEGIES 2014-2015 STRATEGIES

SERVE

GROW

AWARENESS
SERVE

EQUIPPING
MISSIONS WALL
Every year, develop a graphic wall that depicts what God used Evangel to do last year locally, nationally, and around the world.

FREQUENT PRAYER TIMES AND PRAYER WALKS FOR OUR COMMUNITY GET T-SHIRTS PRINTED FOR EVERY OUTREACH EVENT AND LOVE-WITH-SKIN-ON PROJECT

MY STORY MONTH
We will help people develop their personal testimony in 100 words or less.

2015-2016 STRATEGIES
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK SERIES
Once a year as part of Pastors Wednesday Night Group, he will do a book series that focuses specifically on evangelism.

2015-2016 STRATEGIES
MY STORY CAMPAIGN
We will capture God stories through various forms of media and live interviews.

PREACH TWO EVANGELISTIC SERIES PER YEAR LOVE-WITH-SKIN-ON CAMPAIGN

Groups and Serve Teams will participate in LWSO Projects throughout the year.

2016-2017 STRATEGIES
EVANGELISM TRAINING AS PART OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP GROUP TRACK
Develop two evangelism tracks (Theological Track and Practical Track) that help believers learn how to share Christ in their neighborhoods and workplace.

MAKE BAPTISM MORE PROMINENT

We desire to be more intentional in connecting baptisms with the overarching story God is writing through our church. //32

2014-2015 STRATEGIES 2016-2017 STRATEGIES

CHURCH WIDE OUTREACH EVENTS
These events are specifically targeted to non-attenders and involve ownership with time, talent, and treasure from the church. These events include Trunk or Treat (October), Easter Egg Hunt (Easter), Back to School Bash (September), and Kidventure outreaches like movies in the park and neighborhood block parties.

RELEASE

BIG SUNDAYS
Have three to four Friend Day Sundays where churchgoers invite family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc.

EVANGELISM GOALS
2014-15
20% physical involvement in outreach 10 LWSO Projects

ADOPT TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS CHILDRENS CENTER

Families with a critically sick child often times have lost all hope. Through our Groups and Serve Teams, we will creatively find ways to bring hope to these families.

2015-2016 STRATEGIES
ADOPT A SCHOOL
Determine what school(s) God has called us to serve. Once this is done, schedule times to help clean the campus, bring lunch to faculty, organize teacher appreciation events, etc.

TRAIN INDIVIDUALS TO LOOK FOR PERSONAL MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

We will equip churchgoers to develop relationships within their neighborhoods and workplace through Interest Groups (Motorcycle Group, Softball Group, Womens Group, etc.) and personal neighborhood events.

35% physical involvement in outreach 20 LWSO Projects Adopt a school 1 International missions trip 1 Domestic missions trip 2 Neighborhood events

2015-16

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

Our desire is to get people involved not just financially but physically too. We will schedule two domestic trips per year, one international trip per year and receive financial support for our existing missionaries.

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WILL YOU TAKE

Paul took great risks for the sake of the gospel, but he didnt see it that way. Though his life was certainly dangerous by any standards, the real danger, according to Paul was in choosing to play it safe. He said in Acts 20:24, But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for nishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesusthe work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. The greatest risk for those who follow Christ, is choosing to play it safe. God has not called you to play it safe. He has called you to risk everything so that others can know the hope and blessing we now have. What will you do with the one life you were given? Will you allow Gods story to be told through you?

Are you willing to embrace what God wants to do in you? Are you ready to allow God to write HIS story for Tallahassee through your everyday life? Take the dare by lling out a Dare to Be Commitment Card today.
Receive a free t-shirt for taking the dare and joining the movement!

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THE DARE?
CONNECT GROW SERVE
I choose to GROW by... I choose to SERVE by...

I choose to CONNECT by...

ATTENDING ONE WORSHIP SERVICE PER WEEK.

JOINING A GROUP.

JOINING A SERVE TEAM & SERVING PERIODICALLY.

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