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Ministry Action Plan

Chris Morgan September 2010 – May 2011

Ministry Area Redemptive Arts Worship & Music Leader Chris Morgan Year September 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011

We exist to inspire life, share life and give life, because Jesus said: “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.”

John 10:10

Core Responsibilities

Serve as point leader for the following ministry areas:

(1) Leadership of Music and Worship Ministry:

• Deliver quality worship experiences into the life of the church - Team operating out of honest spiritual power - Pursuit of God every time – we worship first!

• Shepherd the spiritual growth and accountability of the worship team - Create all team touch points for discipleship, alignment and vision

casting - Intentional investment in the emerging generations – lots and lots of

one on one mentoring in the next generation • Develop the leadership and personal growth of the active worship leaders • Great Worship and Great Songs create excitement and momentum. I must

continue to insure movement over these 2 critical areas. • Oversee leadership of the choir • Advise the emerging worship scene at Hamilton Mill and Flowery Branch. • Walk with God and hear His voice

(2) Creative Worship Team Member

• Be creative and Spirit led in bringing quality ideas to the table • Share the ownership of music ideation • Contribute to the Worship culture at 12Stone®. • Brief teaching moments on Sunday’s • Inspire people to pursue experiences with God through Home Plate oriented

teaching when given the opportunity • Quality corporate experiences with God at 02. • Walk with God and hear His voice


Chris Morgan September 2010 – May 2011

New Territory Goals (September 2010 – May 2011)

Responsibility Area Status

1.1. Weekly support of Justin Warner and the Saturday night campus to insure success.

1.2. Start Horizon 2 – the raising up of worship leaders and worship culture for 12Stone®. (twice a month)

1.3. Make the most of the 20hs a week Creative Performance positions with Sam, Dustin and Rudy as performing consultants. Pull them into our systems as creators instead of just executors. Goal: Create margin for Chris on the worship front, and great ideas / talent hit the stage each week.

1.4. Move 10-12 songs from concept to pre-produce through the studio in preparation for live project.

1.5. Be watchful over team health in very fragile season.

Personal Developmental Focus (September 2010 – May 2011)

1. Practice making decisions like I know what I’m doing even when I don’t.

2. I’m going to practice smiling and learn to utilize encouragement as a leadership tool.

3. I’m going to explore the power of honor in team systems.

4. Read like crazy: books on Marriage, Spiritual Life, and some fiction.


Jason Berry September 2010 – May 2011 Page 1

Ministry Area Flowery Branch Campus Pastor Leader Jason Berry Year September 2010 – May 2011


John 10:10


Serve as point leader for the following ministry areas: (1) Campus Pastor

• Leadership in all areas of the Flowery Branch Campus: • Sunday Morning Platform Responsibilities • Ensure Spiritual Intensity to reach the lost • Ensure Compassion towards the least • Ensure Intentional development for the leaders • Raise up and develop leaders within the Flowery Branch Campus. • Embody and help Create the 12Stone® DNA at the FB Campus.


Responsibility Area Status 1. Engage the heart of “Share Life” with Small Groups

1.1. 23 small groups by Fall Launch

1.2. At least 250 people in Small Groups

1.3. 25 small groups for January

1.4. At least 350 people in Small Groups at January

1.5. 55% of adults in small group in the course of a year

2. Engage the heart of “Give Life” with Serving

2.1. All volunteering positions filled with fired up FB people

2.2. Continue to open up spots for new people to “get on the team.

2.3. Continue to serve the least of FB through extension ministry events. (Salvation Army, Martin Elementary, Eagle Ranch, etc.)

3. Engage the heart of “Inspire Life” with Evangelism

3.1. 750 in weekly attendance during Spring/Easter

3.2. Praying for at least one week of 1000+ before May.

3.3. Dozens making first time commitments to Christ and being baptized


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3.4. I pray that God sends us hundreds of people that are far from God. I pray that we don’t simply grow from transfer growth!

4. Develop the Vision of Leadership

4.1. Drive the FB Campus to sharing their faith with family and friends.

4.2. Drive the people at the FB Campus towards creating an environment where the spiritually unresolved can find Jesus.

5. Staff Development

5.1. Praying for God to grow the staff in shepherding, details, pastoring and growing our people closer to Jesus

5.2. Hire the right Administrative Assistant.

Personal Development Focus (September 2010- May 2011)

1. Cultivate my ability to hear and desire to respond to God’s voice. 2. Cultivate my ability and desire to recruit people to the right place in serving not just

the spot I need filled. 3. Figure out how my marriage and family can thrive while attending/working at a

church that is in a different area from which we live. 4. Cultivate the art of inspiring people to trust God in their giving.


Josh Wright September 2010 – May 2011 Page 1

Ministry Area High School Ministry, Central Campus Leader Josh Wright Year September 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011


John 10:10



(1) Leadership of the Point, Central Campus • Leadership and Development of a comprehensive Student Ministry • Creating a Spiritual Revolution in this generation • Set the tone with intensity and faith practices • Replicating heart & skills in other leaders through recruiting, equipping and empowering. • Demonstrate a contagious passion for spiritually unresolved people and the ability to

communicate that passion regularly at the large High School environment currently called the Point

• Develop leaders from among the students of the High School ministry through an intentional and personally led developmental process.



1. The Point 1.1. Raise the intentionality and intensity of volunteerism

a. Raise volunteer base from 45-60 adults b. Recruit 4-5 high level “leader of leaders” people to

lead specialized groups volunteers

1.2. Engage 20-30 students in a monthly student leadership experience

1.3. See 50 high school students baptized

1.4. Strategically place at least one staff/volunteer to gain “Point Presence” at both Collins Hill and Mill Creek High Schools

1.5. See 125 high school students attend the fall student retreat and 150 attend the spring retreat


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Personal Developmental Focus (September 2010 - May 2010)

1. Exercise 2-3 times per week in order to be more energized and mentally alert. 2. Spend at least 4-5 hours per week thinking, meditating and reflecting to bring clarity to the

direction God is leading me to lead my family and ministry.


Robin Ritchie September 10, 2010 Page 1

Ministry Area Spiritual Formation Leader Robin Ritchie Year Sept 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011

We exist to inspire life, share life, and give life, because Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full”. John 10:10


1. Assist in vision, leadership development & encouragement to the SG Leadership Team o Co-lead environments for connecting people to Small Groups and for vision casting,

training and encouraging the SG Leadership team

o Provide leadership to the Sunday Sermon Curriculum Writing Team

o Coach Couples Small Group leaders

2. Serve Denomination; general pastoral responsibilities

o Serve our equipping church mission and the Wesleyan District/Denomination

o Serve as District Spiritual Formation Director

o Member of District Board of Ministerial Development

New Territory Goals

1. Small Groups

o Planning/Strategy: Provide recommendations for annual strategy/calendaring

o Leadership Development:

o Review, make recommendations, and contribute to an alternative annual plan of

Small Group Leader training (increasing our on line training options)

o Create Small Group Coaching Field Guide

o Offer (2) Seasonal Lunch ‘n Learn [or similar] SG Leader Equipping Events

o Coach: 35+ Couples Small Group Leaders

o Events: Host (2) Trial Size or similar Mid-Size Newcomer Connect Environments

o Recruit : 25 New Small Group Leaders


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2. Leadership Development / Ministerial Candidates

o Serve on Local Board of Ministerial Development (LBMD)

o Oversee Ministerial Candidate interview process; Coach assigned Ministerials

o Serve as liaison to DBMD regarding initial and annual recommendations

Personal Development Focus

All the ones Dan’s listed on his email. J Ok seriously….

o Observing Sabbath on day off with focus on soul restorative faith as well as fun

activities. Attend Sat night prayer periodically.

o Personal Ministry Connects: (Less task focus, more people focus.)

o ‘Walk slowly through the crowd’.

o Personal connects with Small Group Leaders.


Shannon Whaples June 2010 Page 1

Ministry Area Next Generation Ministries- Central Campus Leader Shannon Whaples Year September 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011


John 10:10



(1) Lead comprehensive Next Gen. Ministries

• Inspire multiple ministry environments (children’s through college) where vision thrives, leaders are developed and lives are changed.

(2) Next Gen

• Leadership development and coaching of staff and volunteers for vibrant health and growth of Next Generation Ministries.

• Day to day management and coordination for the smooth operation of Next Generation Ministries.

• Help guide and shape ministry design for world class excellence.

(3) General Pastoral Responsibilities

• Leadership contribution to the overall direction of church ministries as part of the CCLT. (Central Campus Leadership Team)

• Weddings, funerals, sacraments etc as directed by the Executive Pastor.



1. Better Leverage NextGen Milestones

1.1. Re-clarify Nursery/ Preschool milestones***

1.2. Re-write of Casting Call (add communion)

1.3. Add post-HS “catechism” experience

2. Create a simplified communications strategy for equipping/ resourcing families

2.1. Internal plan – short –wave radio, web downloads/ resources, minimize hand-outs, etc.

2.2. External plan – partnerships (Table tents @ kids eat free nights), shared experiences (12Stone Tuesdays)

3. Define most effective NextGen staffing strategy for 12Stone

3.1. Fall analysis with potential spring implementation 3.2. Hire open positions, as needed


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4. Orientation of new staff and team-building/ focus


1. Lead spiritual intensity for the NextGen team by keeping a healthy soul through rhythms of “being” & doing” balancing rest & activity as well as solitude/ introspection with missional action.

2. Stretch myself by making 3 completely new contacts with leaders around the country, who are beyond me, who will help me think more creatively related to time-wise family connections.


Travis Billman September 2010 – May 2011 Page 1

Ministry Area Spiritual Formation Leader Travis Billman Year August 31st 2010 – May 31st 2011


John 10:10



(1) Frontline Greeting Ministry • Oversee leadership of the three greeting teams • Recruit new Frontline volunteers and update Ministry Platform database

(2) Small Group Coach and Leader • Coach “Newly Married” small groups and “Financial Peace University” small groups

(3) Baptisms

• Make contact with individuals interested in baptism and guide them through the process • Work with Redemptive Arts to schedule baptisms. • Make the baptism experience excellent and purposed from first contact to next steps.

(4) Discover 12Stone®

• Host and develop the gathering for those who are new attendees

(5) Premarital Counseling • Host and lead Premarital Workshops • Coordinate dates and speakers, perhaps speaking myself

(6) Spiritual Formation Events

• Host Spiritual Formation events and lead icebreakers/crowd interaction (7) Day1

• Assist Tim Armitage in Day1 execution and development


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1. Frontline

1.1. Recruit and develop at least 3 team leaders to oversee Lobby Ambassadors

1.2. Develop Lobby Ambassadors teams to at least 10 dependable volunteers per service.

2. Small Groups Coach

2.1. Recruit 5 new Young Couple S.G. leaders

2.2. Maintain/develop at least 10 FPU groups each semester

3. Baptisms

3.1. Baptize over 800 people church-wide 3.2. Develop and document fully functional baptism process

with excellent Sunday morning experience

4. Day1/Membership/Discover 12Stone

4.1. Develop and document the consistent processes by which we run and execute these events/ministries, so they are both transferable in leadership and exportable to other campuses.

5. Miscellaneous

5.1. Recruit one new intern into the Spiritual Formation Dept


1. Establish regular work rhythms and daily work planning to develop my time management and ministry execution

2. Develop a deeper love for the Scriptures through personal study and development of a Gospel presentation for sharing.

3. Further my ministry understanding and leadership by reading at least one ministry-relevant book a month.


Ned Gable September 2010 – May2011 Page 1

Ministry Area Pastor, Children’s Ministry - Central Campus Leader Ned Gable Year October 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011


John 10:10



(1) Lead comprehensive children's ministry Serve as the visionary catalyst and cultural architect for a world class children's ministry.

• Drive the Vision & Direction of a world class children’s ministry − Serve as the Directional Leader of 12Stone Children’s Ministry. − Implementation of vision and strategy − Ministry design / Curriculum development − Partner with parents by creating opportunities for parents to be involved in the

spiritual development of their children − Develop an evangelistic edge that both reaches out to unchurched children and

raises them up in their faith − Direct the strategy for multi-campus ministry

• Create a Culture of WOW − Provide Superior Service − Create Memorable Experiences − Create Excellent Environments − Develop culturally relevant Sunday environments for each age group − Make 12Stone the place where kids, parents, and volunteers want to be

• Lead the Morale of the team − Hire the best − Inspire leaders to maximize their God-given potential − Recruit passionate and motivated volunteers − Deliver next level training for effective ministry − Sustain the long term commitment of volunteers



1. Improve Small Group Experience

1.1. Identify and hire Elementary Spiritual Formation Director

1.2. See 100 children in consistent small groups with the same leader each week.

1.3. Evaluate space and create a short term and long term plan to provide adequate space for elementary children.


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2. Develop Volunteer Leaders

2.1. Identify Master Teacher/Mentors in each ministry area and work with them to develop an apprenticeship process for new volunteers.

2.2. Streamline the new volunteer process to provide for vision casting, personal connection and assimilation.

2.3. Raise up and train 5 volunteer Team Leaders for Elementary Small Groups.

3. Provide strong teaching for children and parents

3.1. Develop the Creation to Implementation process to provide a consistent product for campuses and provide complete material at least one month in advance

3.2. Rework Casting call materials and process to include introducing a “Leading Your Child To Christ” class for parents.

4. Listen and Learn

4.1. Meet with 30 volunteers/families to asses current ministry environment and


1. Loose the Last 30. 2. Develop personal and family rhythms. 3. Create space for quiet.

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