Teach Kids: Kindergarten - 1st Grade Teach Followers of Jesus who love kindergarteners and 1st 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

EMPOWER: Church Planting In March 1989, a group of 40 individuals, led by Pastor Paul Abbott, answered God's call to establish Cedarbrook Community Church in Western Montgomery County. Their mission was clear: to make disciples of all nations and baptize people in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. This legacy of faith starts before Cedarbrook's founding, as our church was birthed from another congregation with the same fervent commitment to God's mission. Cedarbrook is a testament to generations of believers who have faithfully obeyed the Great Commission. For 35 years, Cedarbrook has faithfully ministered the gospel to with new generations and diverse cultures. However, despite our rich history, we've yet to plant a new church. It's time to rekindle our original passion and embrace the core of our mission: to help people become radical Christ-followers, to bring the Good News, and to bridge Christ's love to those who don't know Him. Consider this statement from Tim Keller: “The vigorous, continual planting of new congregations is the single most crucial strategy for (1) the numerical growth of the body of Christ in a city and (2) the continual corporate renewal and revival of the existing churches in a city. Nothing else—not crusades, outreach programs, parachurch ministries, growing megachurches, congregational consulting, nor church renewal processes—will have the consistent impact of dynamic, extensive church planting. This is an eyebrow-raising statement, but to those who have done any study at all, it is not even controversial.” From experience and research, we know new churches best reach new generations, new residents, and new people groups. It’s how Cedarbrook initial grew and continues to grow. But with the number of Christians in our area is continually shrinking, our strategy must change to continue to be mission focused. How can Cedarbrook capitalize on this knowledge? Embrace a Missional Culture: We must transition from individual missional activities of service to a corporate missional focus. Enable Church Planting: Actively support church planters and new church starts to reach unreached people groups beyond our current capacity locally and globally. Foster Generosity: Cultivate a spirit of open-handed giving to revitalize the entire body of Christ in our area. Embracing a Missional Culture To cultivate a missional culture, we must actively engage our communities beyond the walls of the church. This involves building authentic relationships with non-believers and viewing every interaction as an opportunity to share the Gospel. Rather than solely focusing on the church as a place of worship, we must equip and empower individuals to become missionaries in their daily lives. Goals Q3: Establish partnerships with other churches and organizations to expand missional impact Q4: 75% of church members will be able to articulate and apply the church's mission, vision, and values to their daily lives Enable Church Planting A church can enable church planting by actively supporting potential planters through training, providing financial resources, identifying potential new church locations, fostering a culture of outreach and evangelism within the existing congregation, and encouraging members to participate in the planting process by volunteering time and talent to new church initiatives. Goals Q2: Expose the church to the necessity of faithful churches in gospel starved areas Q2: Identify area(s) locally and globally for Cedarbrook to plant churches Q3: Identify potential church planters within the congregation and equip them for the task Q4: Partner with established church planting networks to leverage their resources and expertise Foster Generosity Financial support will always be one of church planting’s greatest needs. The end goal is always for the new local congregation to become financially self-sustaining in time. In order to be a church planting church, it’s important for us hold our resources with an open hand and be ready to willingly give toward God’s work outside our own walls. Q3: Have a church planting seed fund as part of the budget Q4: Provide initial financial support to help new churches get started or offer ongoing financial assistance for operational costs, staff salaries, and ministry expenses for newly planted churches in our target areas GIVE

Encourage Worship: Vocalist Encourage Vocalist on the worship team. 8 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 15

JONATHAN KWON Lead Pastor I’m the Lead Pastor here at Cedarbrook, and I count it a joy and privilege to minister the gospel to our church family. I’ve had the unique opportunity to serve in both the church and public sectors, and I bring that blend of experience into every aspect of ministry and leadership. Before coming to Cedarbrook, I served as the Executive Pastor for Campus Ministries at Woodside Bible Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. Prior to that, I worked as a Consulting Manager at Deloitte in New York City and spent nearly a decade in various roles including case worker, policy analyst, and Director of Quality Assurance at the NYC Department of Homeless Services. Throughout those years, I also served in several ministry roles including Youth Pastor, English Ministries Pastor, and eventually Lead Pastor for Teaching and Administration at Hanmaum Baptist Church in Glen Cove, New York. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Theology from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Public Policy from The New School, and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. I’m married to my wife, Michelle, and we have two wonderful daughters, Kate who’s in first grade, and Clara who’s in Pre-K. Life at home is full of joy, energy, and plenty of personality. Outside of ministry, I’m a passionate Notre Dame football fan and a bit of a technophile. I enjoy tinkering with gadgets and exploring anything tech-related. My favorite treat is a handful of gummy bears paired with a strong cup of black coffee.

Encourage Students: Large Group A/V Technician Encourage Help manage morning through pro-presenter and help create an environment for worship through lighting and sound. 5 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 4

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

Cedarbrook Women offer a variety of opportunities to learn and grow together, including small group Bible studies, large group gatherings, and seasonal events. All women who attend Cedarbrook Community Church (and their friends!) are invited to join us! WOMEN We are a ministry for all women in all seasons of life, focused on providing opportunities to connect women to Jesus Christ and to one another through: God’s Word Prayer Fellowship Service Throughout the year, we offer a variety of opportunities to learn and grow together, including small group Bible studies, large group gatherings, and seasonal events. All women who attend Cedarbrook Community Church (and their friends!) are invited to join us! Make me to know your ways, O Lord; Teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long . Psalm 25:4-5 UPCOMING EVENTS THE MOMCO Bringing Moms Together We bring moms together to enjoy meaningful conversations, share valuable insights and a chance to build lasting friendships. We meet from 7:00–9:00pm on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at Cedarbrook. MORE INFO MORNINGS FOR MOMS Moms & Children We offer a welcoming space for moms to grow together with their children to become more like Christ in their families and beyond. We meet from 9:30–11:30am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at Cedarbrook. SIGN UP VOLUNTEER CONTACT

e393c251-99c0-404f-b4ac-34ea18e8cf3f 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 the Church BOOKS Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer The Good and Beautiful Community by James Bryan Smith ARTICLES Survey of Bible Doctrine: the Church at Bible.org The Doctrine of the Church by William Evans VIDEOS The Doctrine of the Church by Josh Patterson Doctrine of the Church by William Lane Craig NOTES COMMENTS head page

Baptism is a significant milestone in every Christ-follower’s spiritual journey, publicly declaring our faith in Christ and our intention to follow him. A person who is getting baptized has made the internal decision that Jesus now calls the shots in his or her life – that they will live for him, not for themselves anymore. Baptism is the chance for a person to go public with commitment – it is the outward demonstration of the inward reality of their faith in Christ. BAPTISM Baptism is a significant milestone in every Christ-follower’s spiritual journey, publicly declaring our faith in Christ and our intention to follow him. A person who is getting baptized has made the internal decision that Jesus now calls the shots in his or her life – that they will live for him, not for themselves anymore. Baptism is the chance for a person to go public with commitment – it is the outward demonstration of the inward reality of their faith in Christ. begin a new life SIGN UP

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PERU MOISES BUENDIA Tell me more about your mission? My mission is to teach the Word of God to children, and to help them grow in the ways of the Lord, so that they are men and women of good in society who honor the name of God and love their neighbor. What are some victories I can celebrate with you? Despite the separation and confinement that the pandemic has created for us, our ministry brings us together. Among children and adolescents, 65 participate in our Sunday Bible School. They faithfully attend and receive the teaching of the Word of God via the internet. Their parents are learning also because many of the parents help their children get online. What are some of the challenges you face? Not having a location of our own for our church. How can I pray for you? To wisely lead God's people, both children and adults. How can I support you? Praying, visiting our ministry, and sending teams. Where can I learn more? Email missions@cedarbrook.org to learn more. global missions

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