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Encourage Worship: Photographer Encourage Photographer to take pictures at worship services, ministry events, and other church activities. 2 hours monthly Monthly 5

c3fc0b24-b202-47e3-aa5c-b36f59be50f4 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. Eat With Others BOOKS A Meal With Jesus by Tim Chester The Simplest Way to Change the World by Dustin Willis and Brandon Clements ARTICLES The What and Why of Biblical Hospitality by Logan Murphy How to Change the World With Christian Hospitality by Kathy Chapman Sharp VIDEOS Why is True Christian Hospitality so Important? by Rosario Butterfield Hospitality in the Early Christian Church by Amy Oden NOTES COMMENTS hands page

Teach Students: Girls Small Group Leader Teach Followers of Jesus wanting to invest in the next generation. We do this buy forming relationships aimed at connecting students to Jesus. Attend weekly meetings prepared to discuss the lesson with Students. 3 hours weekly Weekly 4

ca2e4760-f013-4b7c-b589-b03b3d593422 I will make you become: a disciple is being changed by Jesus Jesus wants to transform us so that we become the kind of people who genuinely love God and others from the core of our being. This change in our hearts goes way beyond what our willpower and good intentions can accomplish. But, it is also not something that God will do in us without our involvement. Each month we will provide video and print resources that look at a spiritual practice, experience, or relationship that can ground us in a lifestyle of openness to God and the work he is doing in us. Read. Think. Live. Pray. BOOKS The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordan Fee ARTICLES Why SOAP it? at lovegodgreatly.com Daily Bread: 8 Reasons Why You Need it More Than You Think by Melissa Kruger VIDEOS SOAP Study with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro Why Should We Read the Bible? NOTES COMMENTS heart page

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 Interfaith Works: Monthly Food Delivery Team Assist Deliver dinner to a domestic violence shelter once a month 2 hours monthly Monthly 2

Assist Clarksburg Community Assistance Network: Driver Assist Pick up food donations and deliver to the Clarksburg CAN food pantry. 2-3 hours quarterly Quarterly 0

Teach Care: Marriage Support Member Teach Marriage support and care for people experiencing marital crisis. 2 hours monthly Monthly 10

Assist Women's Ministry: Meeting Support Assist Setup/teardown for meetings 1 hour monthly Monthly 5

Teach Worship: Writer Teach Creative content writer to write blog posts, video scripts and other web-based copy editing. 2 hours monthly Monthly 10

5018a424-3409-4b34-83ca-629440bd8119 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. Listen with Care BOOKS The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction by Adam McHugh How to Listen so People Will Talk by Becky Harling ARTICLES What Great Listeners Actually Do by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman Active Listening: the Art of Empathetic Conversation by Birgit Ohlin VIDEOS Shema – Listen by the Bible Project Active Listening Skills by Alex Lyon NOTES COMMENTS hands page

Teach Kids: Large Group Teacher Teach Follower of Jesus who loves to teach elementary kids. We do this by large gorup activities and story lessons. 2 hours Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly 4