1. My current role with the NCD…

2. NE Minneapolis Church Plant a snapshot of our vision for this plant… Intentionally targeting young adults located in Northeast Minneapolis people transformed through the power of Jesus Christ a catalyst for a movement of the gospel in the Twin Cities and beyond

3. NE Minneapolis Church Plant a snapshot of our vision for this plant… creatively engage lost people with the gospel message, while remaining firmly rooted in God’s truth leadership development & church planting a missional culture of authentic relationships and Christ-centered community

4. NE Minneapolis Church Plant What’s our timeline look like? we have about 20 people on our team we currently have 2 small groups meeting begin “Core Team Training” early spring launch public worship in fall 2008

5. NE Minneapolis Church Plant How might you get involved? Pray for our team during this process Prayerfully consider being part of this NE Minneapolis church plant with us

6. NE Minneapolis Church Plant We would love to talk more with you about this church plant!! Andy O’Rourke (andy@ncdefca.org) Jamie Buchanan (jamie@ncdefca.org)

7. “Total Transformation” Romans 12:1-2

8. 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Monarch Egg

9. Romans 12:1-2 I. We must continually offer ourselves to God (v1). B. True worship is a sacrifice of all we are to God. A. God’s mercy in Christ is the basis for our offering. As followers of Christ, God calls us to embrace a lifestyle of total transformation. Monarch Caterpillar

10. Romans 12:1-2 aspects of transformation… A.Resisting conformity to this world. B.Renewing of our minds. C.Recognizing and living out God’s will. II.We must constantly be transformed by God (v2). Monarch Chrysalis

11. A few takeaway questions for us… 1) Is there something that you need to sacrifice because it’s holding you back from a lifestyle of transformation? 2) What can you do in order to put yourself in transformation’s way this year? 3) What area in your life could you resolve to live out the implications of the gospel in a more powerful way? Monarch Butterfly