Teach Kids: 2nd - 3rd Grade Teach Followers of Jesus who love second and third graders and care about their growth and knowledge of Christ. Arrive on Sundays ready to love kids through prepared activities and discussion. 2 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10

MALAYSIA CHAN SWEE Tell me more about your mission? Our focus is to reach coaches and athletes for Christ. I serve coaches and athletes mostly in Kedah state. I have a focus on reaching the “state less “ people. (Rohingya) What are some victories I can celebrate with you? The Rohingya people are refugees. We have been able to provide food for them. We have has some conversations about our faith with 1 athlete. We have translated some resources to help our ministry. What are some of the challenges you face? COVID has had us locked down a lot and many are fearful. I have not yet developed a board. I need more volunteers. How can I pray for you? Pray for more people to Pray, Give, Go to Malaysia. Pray for wisdom as we meet potential staff in SEA that we would clearly discern their calling. Pray for my effort to reach the Rohingya people. How can I support you? You can support by engaging in our 3 main methods of engagement: Pray, Give, Go. Pray: Message me for the options. Give: https://my.fca.org/malaysiaas . Go: message me for ways to connect via zoom or visit a country. Where can I learn more? I would be happy to meet with you one on one to help you learn more and answer any questions. You can email me at chan@fca.org to get our monthly newsletter to stay up on current opportunities. global missions

EMPOWER: Ministry Leader Development In October 2024, Pastor Jonathan encouraged the church family to take a survey to get a sense of how the church and her people were doing spiritually and personally. For the most part, the survey confirmed what we were already hearing and experiencing, but it also unveiled some areas of actionable intelligence that would strengthen and empower Cedarbrook to become radical in following Jesus on mission in this next year. Three insights from the survey which God is now positioning Cedarbrook to capitalize on related to this Empower initiative is as follows: 65% of you responded that the church doesn’t empower young people to develop as leaders. 72% of you responded that there was no clear pathway for a person to become a leader at this church. 84% of the leaders in this church believe that there are not enough leaders in the church to operate effectively. The implications of each of these insights are as follows: Younger people feel undervalued and unseen in the church's leadership structure. A lack of clarity about leadership roles and progression can discourage potential leaders. The church will struggle to meet its mission and vision due to a shortage of leaders. How can Cedarbrook capitalize on these insights? At Cedarbrook, we evaluate potential leaders and develop leaders based on the four “C’s”: character, competency, compatibility, and capacity. To be a leader at Cedarbrook, whether that’s a leader in Promiseland or in Student Ministries, or in Life Groups, Alpha, ESOL, MomCo, our Board of Directors, or Elder Team, an individual must possess or develop these essential criteria. To accelerate the growth and development of our ministry leaders, we're focusing on three key areas: Implementing a Formal Leadership Development Program : Providing structured training and mentorship to equip leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge. Creating Clear Leadership Pipelines and Pathways : Establishing a clear progression for leadership roles, offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Funding Leadership Development Opportunities : Investing in our leaders by supporting their attendance at conferences, workshops, and other training events. A Formal Leadership Development Program This year, we will be developing a leadership development curriculum covering leadership skills, biblical knowledge, and church ministry for new Life Group leaders. As it currently stands, our existing groups cannot absorb the current demand for Life Groups and so developing Life Group leaders is paramount to discipling people in small groups at Cedarbrook. Goals Q1: Research other leadership development programs Q2: Develop a leadership development curriculum based on Cedarbrook mission, vision, and values Q3: Pilot the leadership development curriculum Q4: Tweak and revise the leadership development curriculum A Leadership Pipeline and Pathway Currently, the way people are identified for leadership roles is informal and training is often times trial by fire. This year, we will be focused on systematizing the training of those identified for leadership roles to transition leaders well and help them succeed from the get-go. Goals Q1: Identify key leadership roles that need a pipeline and pathway within the church Q2: Develop a clear pathway for progression within these roles Q3: Communicate these pathways to church members identified for potentially fulfilling those roles Q4: Implement a system for tracking individual leadership development and pipeline availability Funding Leadership Development Opportunities Investing in our leaders is an investment in the future of Cedarbrook and the kingdom of God. While our internal leadership development program is crucial, attending industry conferences and seminars offers unique benefits. These events provide opportunities for our leaders to: Learn cutting-edge leadership skills Network with other ministry professionals Gain exposure to best practices Bring back innovative ideas to enhance our leadership development programs By sending our leaders to these events, we’re empowering them to grow, learn, and lead more effectively. GIVE

Assist Alpha: Events - Food Preparation Assist Prepare food for participants for Alpha events. 6 hours weekly/seasonal weekly, seasonal 6

Assist Kids: Administrative Support Assist Provide administrative support during the middle of the week. Reach out to new families, data entry into the church data management system, update attendance, etc. 2 hours monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10

Find Hospitality: Parking Team Find Assist with parking at Sunday Worship Services and large scale outreach events 0.5-0.75 minutes monthly Monthly 32

Assist Worship: Camera Operator Assist Camera operator on the A/V production team. 2 hours monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 4

KENYA PAUL MBUTE Tell me more about your mission? Through Compassion International, our Githunguchu Children’s Center aims to release our local children from their spiritual, physical, social, and economical poverty. At Compassion, we enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? Through our partnership with Compassion International and Cedarbrook Community Church, we have seen lasting transformation of our children through quality and affordable education, as well as the ability to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the community. We have also enjoyed hosting a team from Cedarbrook many times over the years and welcome you all back to Kenya again soon! What are some of the challenges you face? Our community has the challenge of a lack of basic needs and quality schools. Generational and widely-accepted poverty is a significant challenge to overcome here. How can I pray for you? Please pray that God enables us to service the entire community where our children’s center is located in Githunguchu. How can I support you? Cedarbrook members can continue to generously sponsor our needy children in Githunguchu (project KE324) through the Compassion International sponsorship program. Where can I learn more? https://www.compassion.com/ The list of children to sponsor in Githunguchu. global missions

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4e322ed7-2e34-45bd-802c-cc632a1f9535 Follow me: a disciple knows and follows Jesus When we look at the life of Jesus, it is very clear that his mind and his worldview were deeply formed by the Scriptures. As we read the Gospels, we see that he was literate, conversant, and passionate about the Word of God. And he calls his followers to be the same. A disciple of Jesus needs to understand and embrace the essential teachings of the Bible. Each month we will explore an essential doctrine of God’s Word through video and print resources. We hope that you will find these helpful in your discipleship journey. The Doctrine of Scripture BOOKS Scripture Alone by James R. White Scripture and the Authority of God by N. T. Wright ARTICLES The Authority of the Bible at bible.org 7 Key Elements of the Doctrine of Scripture by Matthew Boffey VIDEOS Defending the Bible by Sean McDowell 3 Minute Theology: How is the Bible Divinely Inspired? NOTES COMMENTS head page

Assist Women's Ministry: Event Support Assist Setup/teardown for events 4-5 hours quarterly Quarterly 5

Find Alpha: Hospitality/Greeter Find Greet participants arriving for Alpha events. 3 hours weekly/seasonal weekly, seasonal 7