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Teach Assimilation: Next Steps Table Host Teach Host a table and facilitate discussions at Next Steps Membership classes 3 hours bi monthly Bi-monthly

982fd70a-8188-4453-87aa-3ac5fbce0e9b 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 God the Holy Spirit BOOKS The Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan Jesus Continued… Why the Spirit Inside You is Better Than Jesus Beside You by J. D. Greear ARTICLES Being Led and Transformed by the Holy Spirit by Thomas Tarrants III Five Truths About the Holy Spirit by Allister Begg VIDEOS Holy Spirit by The Bible Project How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan NOTES COMMENTS head page

PETER JACKSON Youth Worship Leader & Worship Assistant I’m the Youth Worship Leader and Worship Assistant here at Cedarbrook, where I get to combine two things I love—music and investing in the next generation. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching students step up to lead their peers in worship. There’s nothing quite like seeing them grow in confidence, faith, and leadership. I’ve been part of Cedarbrook my entire life—literally. I’ve been here since birth, which makes 33 years and counting! I’m married to my incredible wife, Brittany, and we have three amazing kids: Emma (7), Camden (4), and Eden (2). They keep life full, fun, and occasionally loud. Outside of church, I’m a below-average runner but an above-average fan of pickup sports. If there’s a game happening, I’m in—basketball, soccer, you name it. I also have a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life, like a warm brownie topped with ice cream. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from UMBC, and I’ve been on staff here at Cedarbrook for about 7 or 8 years. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful to serve a church that feels like home in every sense of the word.

Teach Kids: 2 - 3 year olds Teach Followers of Jesus who love 2+3 year olds and exhibit his love through prepared lessons and activities 2 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10

Assist Gaithersburg Help: Call Center - Food/Infant Coordinator Assist Work at home using your phone and computer with Internet access; return calls to schedule clients to receive food or infant needs at our food pantry; phone hours are M-F 9 am to 12 noon; commitment is 6 hours per month. 1 hour monthly Monthly 5

be7ce2f8-13a9-489b-9a21-4ba4910edb99 Fishers of men: a disciple is committed to the mission of Jesus A fully-formed disciple of Jesus will live as Jesus lived: loving others as we love ourselves, caring for the marginalized, and sharing the good news of Jesus wherever we are. We do not have to quit our jobs and move to a foreign country to participate in the mission of Jesus. We do it right where we live and work and play. Each month on this page we will offer practical guidance on how to join Jesus in the work he is already doing in the lives of those around us. Incarnational Living BOOKS Analog Church: Why We Need Real Places, People and Things in the Digital Age by Jay Kim Placed for a Purpose by Chris and Elizabeth McKinney ARTICLES Living Incarnationally by Greg Boyd Incarnational Living by Jay Ferguson VIDEOS Sustaining Incarnational Mission by John Tyson Incarnational Mission by Jeff Vanderstelt NOTES COMMENTS hands page

EMPOWER: Missions Projects 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. Two insights from the survey which God is now positioning Cedarbrook to capitalize on related to this Empower initiative is as follows: 52% of all respondents said the church doesn’t provide adequate opportunities to help the suffering or marginalized in society 67% of all respondents said the church is not involved enough in addressing injustices in society The implications of each of these insights are as follows: There is a hunger within our Cedarbrook family to address societal issues as they relate to suffering and marginalized in society. We are uniquely positioned and have an opportunity to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). How can Cedarbrook capitalize on these insights? Bolster reach and effectiveness of Cedarbrook’s own relief ministries (Clarksburg Closet, Clarksburg CAN, public school outreach, etc) Develop and grow missions partnerships ministering the gospel and aid to suffering and marginalized people groups Bolstering Cedarbrook’s Own Relief Ministries Our volunteers are the heart of our benevolence and relief ministries, including Clarksburg Closet and Clarksburg CAN. However, their dedication is often stretched thin due to limited resources. To ensure we can continue to provide essential support to those in need, we aim to enhance our organizational capacity. This will allow our volunteers to spend more time connecting with individuals and less time on administrative tasks. Goals Q2: Digitize inbound requests and outbound fulfillment tracking Q4: Systematize volunteer recruiting and scheduling Developing partnerships ministering to marginalized people Similarly, our ability to minister to unreached, marginalized people groups is limited to the availability of our dedicated volunteers. As a church, we believe God is calling Cedarbrook to be a disciple-making, missional church committed to planting new churches in the Baltimore-Washington DC metro area and beyond with the goal of reaching unreached people groups with the love of Christ. Goals Q1: Expand and develop our lay missions team to be able to fully support existing local and international missions partnerships and grow our missions capacity Q3: Extend our local and international missions partnerships by 20% Q4: Identify and build capacity for two short term mission trips for 2026 GIVE

Teach Kids: Pre-School Teach Followers of Jesus who love preschoolers and exhibit his love through prepared lessons and activities. 2 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 10

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 1 REPRODUCE MORE 4 REFINE MORE 2 RECOGNIZE MORE 5 REFLECT MORE 3 RECRUIT MORE 6 RELEASE MORE

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

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ABBY MARTINEZ Administrative Assistant I’m the Administrative Assistant at Cedarbrook, and I’ve been part of the staff since 2021, but my connection to this church goes back nearly 30 years. I’m married with two grown children, Amber and Zach, and I’m a proud grandma to four amazing grandkids: Rowan, Jakob, Logan, and Levi. Outside of work, I love singing, crafting, cooking, and staying active. I even play in two bands, one acoustic and one party band — and I teach crafting workshops when I can. My career journey has taken me from 17 years as a Respiratory Therapist to owning my own business, to taking time off to help raise my grandsons before stepping into my role here. My favorite treat is Key Lime Pie (though I don’t have it often), and my favorite part of my job is getting to work with our pastors, staff, and ministry leads to help build and support the church that has been my home for almost three decades. abby@cedarbrook.org