RENEW FM [FAMILY MINISTRIES]
Point People :: Bethany Daymut & Renew FM Team
Key Concepts
- Understand the idea of church and family working together for a child’s spiritual growth.
- Understand virtue based learning system and the long term goal for a child’s spiritual growth
- Understand children’s learning styles and how to engage multiple styles through various forms of programming
- Understand the transition plan from kids ministry to youth ministry
Hands On Opportunities
- Work as a classroom assistant
- Work as a lead teacher
- Teach in the large group classroom
- Participate in the Teen MC
- Work with Josh in scheduling volunteers at least one month
DISCIPLESHIP [MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES + HUDDLES]
Point People :: Curtis Carnes, Bethany Solyntjes, Andy Sikora
Key Concepts
- Understand the difference between a missional community and a small group
- Understand how a Missional Focus is discovered and pursued
- Understand the Person of Peace concept
- Understand the UP – IN – OUT balance and implementation in an MC
- Understand the leadership of a Huddle
- Understand the LifeShapes for use in a Huddle
- Understand the partnership between the MC & Huddle
Hands On Opportunities
- Participate in both Huddle & MC immediately
- Engage in different leadership opportunities in the MC
- Be a part of the Leadership Huddle
- Attend all MC & Huddle training opportunities
VISION DEVELOPMENT/FUNDING
Point People :: Andy Sikora, Elder Team
Key Concepts
- Understand Renew Communities Philosophy and Vision
- Understand how to develop a budget and project financial needs
- Understand how to develop a fundraising plan
- Understand how to identify potential financial partners
- Understand how to communicate vision & philosophy to recruit Launch Team
Hands on Opportunities
- Observe Andy and other staff in fundraising opportunities
- Work with Andy and other leaders to gain full philosophy understanding
- Work with Andy and other leaders to develop & test communication skills
- Get feedback on fundraising plans (budget, needs & networks) from Renew Team
WORSHIP GATHERING
Point People :: Chris & Bethany Solyntjes, Andy Sikora
Key Concepts
- Understand purpose of Central Gathering within overall framework of Renew
- Understand how to progam a Central Gathering
- Understand the connection between worship & teaching
- Understand how to develop a teaching series and teaching plans for entire year
- Understand how to utilize the Central Gathering to engage the rest of the week
Hands on Opportunities
- Work with Chris & Bethany in planning worship sets
- Work with Staff in developing teaching series
- Work with Chris & Bethany in scheduling volunteers for at least one month
- Preach at least 4 times in the 1st year of Residency
- Play upfront and behind the scenes roles throughout the year
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Point People :: Curtis Carnes, MC Leaders, Staff
Key Concepts
- Develop the ability to identify needs within a local context
- Develop the ability to identify key leaders in the area
- Develop the ability to make a connection with leaders and organizations
- Develop the ability to collaborate with other organizations to meet needs
Hands On Opportunities
Shadowing Renew staff and leadership as they engage the community
- Working as a key connector with their MC to the community they’re serving
- Working with MC & Church in developing plans for collaborative service
- If completed in the final months of year one the planter will begin working in the community they hope to plant in.