1. “ How We Will Rebuild Our Church…” Presented by Minister Joe Faxio April 2012 Bishop Eddie L. Long, Sr. Pastor New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

2.   It was largely built on the name of our Pastor  Only “certain people” reached the lost  Only “certain people” made disciples  Only “certain people” were discipled  The majority of Church ministry was done only at the Church building  We expected people to come and check us out Our Old Model of Church New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 2

3.   Led to the burn out of people (80/20)  The majority of people never completed the work of the ministry.  It left cracks - people may or may not experience spiritual growth.  People took on an “us vs. them” mentality when it came to ministry.  Pastors were overburdened and pressured because they carried too much weight.  Church survival was highly contingent upon the Pastor. Our Old Model Was Flawed New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 3

4.   The responsibility to evangelize and make disciples will be placed on the 80% (Members). The 20%(Ministry Officers) will equip and encourage the Members.  The majority of the work of the ministry will be done by members in their own neighborhoods and communities.  Everyone will be discipled while discipling others What The New Model Will Look Like New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 4

5.   We will always be growing because we will always be evangelizing.  Everyone who is an active member of our church should experience spiritual growth.  The work load of ministry will be spread more evenly among the congregation and improve the overall quality of life for our members.  No one will fall between the cracks because everyone will be accounted and cared for.  Our Pastor and staff will no longer be overstretched and can focus on fewer higher impact activities. Benefits Of The New Model New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 5

7.   Pre-encounter  Encounter  Post encounter  Leadership School  Biblical Studies  Entrepreneurship & Prophetic Training  Public Administration Seven Step Process New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 7

8.   7 week process  Delivered via House of Peace or Life Groups  Covers some of the fundamentals of the faith including deliverance, faith, confessions, healing & blessings.  Involves three books Things To Know About The “Pre-Encounter” New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 8

9.   Covers more of the fundamentals of the faith including water baptism and baptism of the Holy Spirit.  Starts with a three day weekend.  Concludes with a four hour* session the week following the Encounter. Things To Know About The “Encounter and Post Encounter” New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 9

10.   6 weeks in length  The goal is to prepare disciples to go and make more disciples  Covers such topics as small group facilitation, evangelism and leadership basics Things To Know About The “Leadership School” New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 10

11.   We will become a church of small groups (everyone will have a 12 and be in a 12).  Everyone will have the opportunity to build a network (their group of disciples).  Once a network reaches 100, that leader will become a Pastor and possibly come on staff.  Evangelism and Discipleship will not be ministries but part of our church culture.  Our new members processes will change. What Will Change As a Result of This Process….. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 11

12.   House of Peace  Life Groups  Discipleship Groups  Family Altar What Our New Small Groups Will Look Like New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 12

13.   We will reach the lost.  We will see true growth in people’s lives.  Our current ministries will be more productive.  Our current leadership will have some of the burden removed.  We will all bear more fruit in our lives.  We will be empowered in our communities and not have to be at this building as much. Benefits Of Our New Process… New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 13

14. Through Phases…

15.   Bishop Long casted the vision.  Bishop Long selected his 12 to be in his small group.  144 Core Leaders have been selected to be the basis of the group.  Bishop Long’s 12 and the first 144 Core Leaders will go through the first 4 stages.  “Pray For Your Neighbor“ campaign was launched.  Family Altar will be launched Phase I….Takes Approximately 4 Months New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 15

16.   144 Core Leaders get their groups started with 6 people from the congregation.  House of Peace starts.  “Pray For Your Neighbor” campaign starts again  Family Altar starts.  Discipleship groups starts.  Concludes with Leadership School graduation. Phase II….Takes 4 - 5 Months New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 16

17.   May  Book 1 - review 6 th  Book 2 - review 20th June  Book 3 - review 3 rd, 10 th, 17 th, 24 th July 144 Encounter July 15 th Post- Encounter July 22 nd Leadership School July 29 th August Leadership School 5th, 12 th, 19 th, 26 th, September Leadership School 9 th & 16 th Graduation September 23rd Overall Timeline New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – The Power of One 17