Taking the City of

Baltimore for Jesus

Citywide Outreach Ministries of:

First Apostolic Faith International Church

27 S. Caroline Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Pastor: Bishop Cornelius Showell

INTRODUCTION

Greetings in the Most Wonderful Name of our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ!!!

In the challenges of the coming year, it is our desire that we fulfill the Lord’s Commission to “…Go and make disciples of all nations…”. In so doing, we are launching a new branch of our Outreach/Prayer Ministry called “Baltimore for Jesus.” Our desire is to take our city for Christ, one home, one block, and one community at a time, and we are inviting you to help make this all possible. We will present a packet to those who are interested in learning more about this Ministry, and to those who desire to be a part of this Ministry. We can guarantee that you will be blessed in this undertaking.

See Elder Robert Walker or Sis. Lillie Thomas II for a packet or for further information.

To God be the Glory!

In His Service,

Elder Robert Walker, Minister

Sis. Lillie Thomas II, Coordinator

Outreach Ministry

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you (Matthew 28:19&20 TNIV).

TAKING THE CITY FOR CHRIST

BALTIMORE FOR JESUS

Baltimore for Jesus is a Ministry Outreach first ordained by the Lord Jesus Christ, established by Bishop F.C. Showell and arranged by Elder R. Walker with the vision of going into the community for discipleship-evangelism; to win people to Christ and establish them into the Kingdom of God.

In any ground-based military conflict it is vital for the advancing force to secure their progress on enemy territory by setting up a Beach Head, or mini-Base until reinforcements arrive and victory is won. Even the Bible talks about the dangers of leaving a space empty after an evil has gone out of it (Matthew 12:43-45). It is equally important in the Kingdom of God to establish a physical presence within a community while continuing to advance in prayer and outreach efforts to win the lost. Whether you are familiar with this concept through terms such as Cell Groups*, Home Fellowship Groups, or something similar, it serves the same purpose as a Beach Head- to establish small groups in locations throughout the City as we continue to make inroads and people come into the Kingdom.

Purpose

It is our desire to see the individuals saved and people return to God. Our desire is not for them to have “head” knowledge of God only or to simply have an “experience” with God, but much more- a real and active growing relationship with the One True God.

Objective

Through Prayer, which is foundational, Fellowship, which is essential, and Bible Study lessons, that are systematic and basic, we plan to disciple individuals in their own homes, neighborhoods and community. By following the example set by the Early Church in the Book of Acts, we will be facilitating these discipleship activities in an atmosphere that is familiar, yet challenging, with the expectation that God will increasingly add to His kingdom:

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer… They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved (Acts 2:42, 46&47 TNIV).

THE NEED FOR PRAYER

For you are a Royal Priesthood, A Chosen Generation!

The Intercessors Call and Command; Mediator (1 Timothy 2:1&2):

1. To pray for the needs of family2. To pray for community3. To pray for the Government4. To pray for the Nation5. To pray for the World

“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done in Earth…” (Matthew 6:10 KJV) Pull down strongholds of the enemy Loose the captives

Prayer Covers

The Intercessor or Prayer Warrior - one who stands in the Gap and makes up the Hedge (who keeps the evil one from breaking through- Ezekiel 22:30 and Isaiah 59:15):

1. One who is “in tune” with God and His will2. One whose desires are unselfish3. One whose will is submitted to God4. One who delights in prayer and spending time in God’s presence5. One who hates satan and his works.

“Prayer is striking the winning blow,

Service is gathering up the results.”

THE PURPOSE OF FELLOWSHIP

Early New Testament Believers understood the importance of fellowship. Through fellowship and demonstrated love for each other, our neighbors will know that we are the people of God (John 13:35). Fellowship between believers and pre-converted souls will to continue to break down barriers, preparing their hearts to receive the Word of God. Most importantly, participants who actively share their experiences in fellowship groups can increase the faith of others, thereby encouraging others in their walks with God. Fellowship can include casual conversations, games, or icebreakers but throughout time and across regions food has been an essential ingredient to effective fellowship, not only in meeting a natural need but in promoting the bond of community.

This invitation goes out to the Church community to open up their homes, and then whosoever will.

Legal: An application/agreement will be made between the Ministry and the Host(s)-person(s) opening their home(s); to hold the church at no liability and to agree with the understanding that we are not out to establish churches outside and apart from the local (established) church; that no monies are being collected

for services rendered or payments made for use of said homes. Sessions will only be conducted with a team focus and there will be no single (individual) facilitators.

A Host/Home Owner application is attached.

DISCIPLESHIP-EVANGELISM, THE FOCUS

Facilitators, a team of teachers/prayer warriors, will be sent into homes (some may choose to conduct these sessions in their own homes). The objective is to gather teams who are willing to work along with the Evangelism Teams and Outreach Coordinators to visit homes where people are willing to allow a weekly, bi-monthly or monthly meeting to be held in their facilities for 1 to 2 hours, consisting of Prayer, Fellowship, and Bible Study.

There will be a lesson plan established as a guideline and a suggested book list. Teams will be assigned as the need arises or as they are trained and ready to open their home. All Facilitators are under the direct authority of their local assembly and their local Pastors and Administrators.

Taking the City of

Baltimore for Jesus

Development

Documents

Outline:

1.Ministry Statements2.General and Current Leadership Outline3.Baltimore City Area Map4.Position Descriptions5.General Development Plan6.Facilitator Training Outline7.Ministry Collaborations8.Communication Policies

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Ministry Statements

Mission Statement (What?):

We are fulfilling the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19&20 by setting up multiple Beach-Heads or Home Fellowship Groups throughout communities in Baltimore City while continuing to advance in prayer and outreach efforts to win people to Christ.

Statement of Purpose (Why?):

Our desire is to win people to Christ and establish them in the Kingdom of God: Not to simply impart “head” knowledge of God or to promote having an experience with God only, but to participate in leading individuals into a real and actively growing relationship with Him.

Objectives (How?):

By following the example set by the Early Church in Acts 2:42, 46&47, we will be facilitating prayer, fellowship, and Bible Study activities in homes throughout communities in Baltimore City with the expectation that God will add increasingly to His kingdom.

Outreach Leader:

Coordinator (0):

Baltimore partitioned into four corners, First Apostolic being the focal point (Jerusalem; refer to Area Map). The North-West is going to be the biggest fourth, South East the smallest, South West the second smallest, and North East the

Area 1 Leader

(South East):

Active Homes (A.2)

and Facilitators

North-North- East

Leader

S3.2

Active Homes (A.1)/

and Facilitators

Secretary A.4: Secretary A.3: Secretary

A.2:

Secretary

A.1:

North-South-East

Leader

S3.1

Nort-Wes- West

Leader

S4.4

North- West-East

Leader

S.4.3

North-South- West

Leader

S.4.2

North-South- East

Leader

S4.1

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S S A

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Homes (Area 3&4; Sections 4.1-4.4 and Sections 3.1&3.2)/ Facilitators

second largest. These areas are marked off based on physical area and do not necessarily account for number of active homes or potential participants.

General Guideline

If the number of active homes in a Southern Area or a Northern Area’s Section exceeds 5-8, an additional Area or Section Leader needs to be put in place.

Areas 3&4 (North of 40)

The Northern area will need to be split into subsections to make it manageable. North East (Area 3: North of 40, East of 45/First Ap.) may be split horizontally in half, with at least one area leader and two section leaders. North West may be split into another four (Area 4: North of 40, West of 45/First Ap.), with one area leader over the four North Western sections and its four section leaders.

Secretary positions marked in pink may or may not be necessary based on the number of active homes involved in each section.

Areas 1&2 (South of 40)

The Southern areas may likely remain two areas (Area 1/South East/South of 40, East of 45 and Area 2/ South West/ South of 40, West of 45), with no additional sections, unless the General Guideline is applicable.

Area 1: South East: Includes Perkins and Douglass, Fort McHenry, Little Italy, and Curtis Bay

Area 2: South West: Includes (Landmarks) Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, and Westport

Area 3: North East

Section 3.1: Section 3.2:

Area 4: North West

Section 4.1: Section 4.2: Section 4.3: Section 4.4: Includes LaTrobe, John Hopkins University

Areas are not based on the order in which we are led to reach them and do not necessarily account for population size.

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Position Descriptions

The following section describes the purpose of the position each Ministry Member will occupy.

General Requirements for Ministry Participation: Each participating member, except for Hosts, must demonstrate an understanding of the significance of spiritual/pastoral covering. Acknowledgement of this understanding will be in the form of regular participation in Wednesday Night Bible Study and attendance to both scheduled and announced General Outreach Meetings.

Also, each Ministry participant must agree, with the understanding, that no funds will be collected for ministry services and that the intent behind participating in this extension of the Outreach Ministry will not be to duplicate an existing ministry in First Apostolic Faith Church, Inc. or to start an independent church, group, or congregation apart from First Apostolic Faith Church, Inc.

1. Coordinator (0):

Reports directly to Outreach Ministry Elder and/or Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Elder: Responsibilities of the Ministry Coordinator include (in no particular order):

Organizing: responsible for overall personnel and scheduling management. May substitute or provide substitute for absent Facilitator Team Member.

Training, Team Building, and Motivation: provides training for Ministry Members. Promotes a spirit of unity.

Teaching: participates on a Facilitator Team in the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry.

Communicating: serves as Primary or Secondary Point of Contact for the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry. Ensures open communication among Ministry

Members, other Ministries, Ministry Heads and the Pastor. Drafts and updates Minutes for Baltimore for Jesus Team Meetings. Participates in Core Leadership Meetings.

Key Experience Requirements: Must be able to demonstrate a high level of people management skills and maintenance of a positive work atmosphere. Must also demonstrate sensitivity to each Team Member’s spiritual condition and address concerns wisely through prayer and, if necessary conversation, and/or reporting to Ministry Elder and other appropriate Ministry personnel.

2. Secretaries:Secretary (0)

Report directly to Coordinator (0): Responsibilities of Secretary (0) include:

Documentation: gathers and compiles all (Each Area, Section, and Active Home) Baltimore for Jesus Fellowship attendance rosters and reports, Ministry Member and Participant/Visitor contact information, etc... Submits compiled reports to Coordinator (0) and maintains finalized reports.

Communication: may serve as Ministry Secondary Point of Contact. Distribution: ensures that each Ministry Member or Baltimore for Jesus

participant obtains necessary documents and timely Outreach Event invitations.

Area/Section Secretaries: Secretaries will report directly to Area Leaders or Section Leaders and will document the activities of the Area/Section’s Baltimore for Jesuss or Active Homes.

Documentation: gathers their Area/Section’s Baltimore for Jesus Fellowship attendance rosters and reports, Ministry Member and Participant/Visitor contact information, etc... At this point, the Area/Section Secretaries must retain a copy of the reports and send a second copy to Secretary (0), who will compile the information and report to Coordinator (0).

Communication: serves as Area/Section’s Secondary Point of Contact. Distribution: ensures that each Area/Section’s Ministry Member or

Baltimore for Jesus participant obtains necessary documents and timely Outreach Event invitations.

3. Facilitators:

Report directly to a Section Leader, Area Leader, or Coordinator (0), depending on the overall number of Baltimore for Jesuss: Facilitators are teachers/prayer warriors who will be sent by teams of two into homes to conduct the Fellowship meetings (some may choose to conduct Fellowship sessions in their own homes). Meetings generally consist of short fellowship, prayer, and Bible study. Meetings can consist of prayer only or fellowship only (ex. Game Nights), depending the leading of the Lord, whether a regular member of the Facilitator Team is absent, or based on other factors.

4. Hosts:

Hosts are individuals or families who open their homes or office spaces for these Fellowship sessions. Hosts coordinate the hospitality aspect of the session, including whether or not food is allowed, and if so, what the theme (Chinese, finger food, dessert, etc…) or means of food service is (potluck, take out, the host cooks and serves, etc…), and other facilitative matters.

Special Note: Hosts are likely to have their own guidelines or rules governing the use of their property. It is imperative that visitors agree to and abide by the rules that the Hosts have set.

5. Area Leaders (Level 2 Core Leaders):

Report directly to Coordinator (0): Responsibilities of the Area Leader include:

Management: responsible for Area Baltimore for Jesuss and personnel management.

Team Building: provides mentoring and hands-on training for new Facilitators. Promotes a spirit of unity among Area Team.

Teaching: continues to participate on a Facilitator Team in the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry.

Communicating: Ensures open communication among Ministry Members, other Ministries, Ministry Heads and the Pastor. Participates in Core Leadership Meetings.

Must have Facilitator experience or have experience in a similar leadership position. General Guideline: Max Baltimore for Jesus Capacity= 5 total (10 Facilitators, 1 Secretary).

6. Section Leaders (Level 2 Core Leaders):

Have the same set of responsibilities as Area Leaders but report directly to an Area/Team Leader (Level 1 Core Leader) instead of directly reporting to Coordinator (0). Responsibilities include:

Management: responsible for Section Baltimore for Jesuss and personnel management.

Team Building: provides mentoring and hands-on training for new Facilitators. Promotes a spirit of unity among Section Team.

Teaching: continues to participate on a Facilitator Team in theBaltimore for Jesus Ministry.

Communicating: Ensures open communication among Ministry Members, other Ministries, Ministry Heads and the Pastor. Participates in Core Leadership Meetings.

Must have Facilitator experience or have experience in a similar leadership position. General Guideline: Max Baltimore for Jesus Capacity= 5 total (10 Facilitators, 1 Secretary). Refer to Leadership Outline and Area Map for graphical representation.

7. Area/Team Leaders (Level 1 Core Leaders):

Have similar responsibilities as Area Leaders and Coordinator (0) but are directly responsible for Section Leaders instead of Homes/Facilitators and report directly to Coordinator (0). Responsibilities include:

Organizing: responsible for Area’s personnel and scheduling management. May substitute or provide substitute for absent Facilitator Team Member.

Training and Team Building: provides mentoring and hands-on training for new Area/Section Leaders. Participates in providing training for new Ministry members. Promotes a spirit of unity throughout Baltimore for Jesus Ministry.

Teaching: participates on a Facilitator Team in the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry.

Communicating: serves as Primary Point of Contact for the Area. Ensures open communication among Ministry Members, other Ministries, Ministry Heads and the Pastor. Participates in Core Leadership Meetings.

Must have experience as a Facilitator with supervisory responsibilities (such as an Area Leader) or have experience operating in a similar leadership role.

General Guideline: Max Team Member Capacity = 4 Section Leaders at Max Capacity (20 Baltimore for Jesus; 40 Facilitators, 3-5 Secretaries). Refer to Leadership Outline for graphical representation.

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Development Plan

1. Facilitator Training

2. Hosts and Secretary Development3. Area/Team/Section Leadership Advancement4. Coordinator Selection

1. Facilitator Training Required Tools: Supplementary Tools:The Bible Flyers/BookmarksTruth Shall Triumph Recommended Readings

Since Facilitators will be teaching from the book Truth Shall Triumph by Ralph Reynolds, training will consist of classroom review from the required book as well as topics on team composition, general session formats, prayer etiquette, and a review of Ministry Documents. Facilitator training will be interactive and include activities such as Question/Answer, Demonstrations, Ministry Representative Visits, Hands-on Field Experience, etc… While training is required for Facilitators, all Members of the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry-Secretaries, Hosts, Team Leaders, seasoned, current, and prospective Members, are more than welcome to attend.

After the Interest Meeting, training will take place over a 14-16 week once a year and end with an Official Launch Fellowship. Afterwards, Members will assume their respective responsibilities with the help and grace of Jesus Christ and the support of their Coordinator, Ministry Elder, the Outreach Ministry Team, partnering Ministries, Pastor and Congregation- First Apostolic Faith Church of Jesus Christ, Inc.

2. Hosts and Secretary Development

Neither Hosts nor Secretaries are required to attend all sessions of Facilitator Training. However, it is strongly recommended that all Ministry Members, including Hosts and Secretaries attend the Interest meeting and the first training session: Introduction to the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry. In this session, all

Members will be made aware of their roles and responsibilities and will have a chance to have any questions they may have answered.

Facilitators, Hosts, and Secretaries may cross-train for any Baltimore for Jesus Ministry position, if they are interested.

3. Area/Team/Section Leadership Advancement General Guidelines

Area Leader/Section Leader (Level 2 Core Leader):

To advance to the level of an Area or Section Leader, Facilitators must have Biblical teaching experience and a strong prayer life. They must also have experience mentoring their replacements and be reasonably confident that their trainees can operate effectively. Area/Section Leaders will continue to teach sessions and mentor Facilitators. Coordinator may assign Area/Section Leader Home Coordination or Personnel Scheduling tasks.

Potential Area/Section Leaders must demonstrate willingness, faithfulness, hospitality, and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Area Team Leader (Level 1 Core Leader):

While Area Leaders and Section Leaders both lead teams of Facilitators, Area Team Leaders lead teams of Level 2 Core Leaders (Section Leaders). They also perform some similar tasks as a Coordinator.

To advance to the level of an Area Team Leader, Area/Section Leaders must build on their previous experiences. Area Team Leaders will continue to teach sessions but instead of mentoring new Facilitators, they should begin participating in teaching new Facilitators in the Training Course. They must also willing and successful in taking on the Personnel Scheduling and Home Coordination tasks for their Area.

Potential Area Team Leaders must demonstrate willingness, faithfulness, hospitality, wisdom, maturity, and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

4. Coordinator (0) Selection

Experience at all previous teaching and training levels of the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry (or equivalent) are essential. Candidate will have experience teaching the training course, training Area/Section Leaders and Facilitators, performing Home Coordination and Personnel Scheduling, leading Team Meetings, and other tasks that were assigned or voluntarily taken on in the past.

Candidate will have demonstrated a high level of people management skills and maintained a positive, unified, and Spirit-filled atmosphere among Team Members and Collaborating Ministries. They must also have demonstrated sensitivity to their Team Members spiritual condition and have proceeded to handle it wisely through prayer, if necessary conversation, and/or reporting to Coordinator, Ministry Elder and other appropriate Ministry personnel.

Potential Coordinator must demonstrate willingness, faithfulness, hospitality, wisdom, maturity, and the grace to walk in the leading of the Holy Spirit.

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Facilitator Training Outline

Day: Saturdays Times: 10:00am-11:30am Duration: 14-16 Weeks

Required Tools: Supplementary Tools:

The Bible Flyers/Bookmarks

Truth Shall Triumph Recommended Readings

Synopsis:

Since Facilitators will be teaching from the book Truth Shall Triumph by Ralph Reynolds, training will consist of classroom review from the required book as well as topics on team composition, general session formats, prayer etiquette, and a review of Ministry Documents. Facilitator training will be interactive and include activities such as Discussions, Demonstrations, Ministry Representative Visits, etc… While training is required for Facilitators, all Members of the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry-Secretaries, Hosts, Team Leaders, seasoned, current, and prospective Members, are more than welcome to attend.

Recommended Readings:

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Tentative Training Schedule:

Week Subject Supplemental Tools

1 Interest Meeting2 Introduction to the Baltimore for

Jesus Ministry: Ministry Documents Salvation Scriptures for the Soulwinner to Memorize

and Training Review (Quizlet App or online: Team Revolution)Team Composition and General

Fellowship Session Format review3 Ch.1 Review: The Infallible Word Bookmark: Books of the

Bible

4 Ch.2 Review: Humans/Sinful Nature

5 Ch. 3 Review: Christ Provides Salvation

6 Ch. 4 Review: Repentance (Death)Prison/Facilities Ministry Team and New Creations Ministry Visitation

7 Ch. 5 Review: Baptism in Jesus’ Name (Burial)Baptismal Ministry Representative Visitation

8 Ch. 6 Review: Receiving the Holy Ghost (Resurrection)

Flyer: Keys… to receiving the Holy Ghost (optional)

Prayer Etiquette(Laying on of hands, etc…)

9 Ch. 7 Review: HolinessQuestions and AnswersAction: BH Members sit inNew Life Class

10 Ch. 8 Review: Divine Healing

11 Ch. 9 Review: Gifts of the Spirit

12 Ch. 10 Review: The Oneness of GOD Pamphlet: Wheel of Prophecy, Who is GOD?

13 Ch. 11 Review: The Second Coming of Christ

14 Ch. 12 Review: Last Things

15 Official Launch: Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Fellowship and Prayer

By Week 7 or Week 8, trainees will have the opportunity to begin putting what they are learning to practice through accompanied, hands on field experience. Field training will last until the Official Launch. After Official Launch, Ministry Members can still contact their Coordinator if there are any questions or concerns and will be expected to participate in required meetings. Classroom training will be held once/year in the Fall while field training and team meetings will take place throughout the year.

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Ministry Collaborations

The Baltimore for Jesus Ministry is a fully integrated Ministry of First Apostolic Faith Church of Jesus Christ, Inc. Most of the Ministry’s activities require active partnerships with various Ministry Departments and will not be able to properly function independent of these partnering Ministries. The Baltimore for Jesus Ministry participates in Intra-Ministerial Collaboration, partnerships with other Outreach Ministries and Inter-Ministerial Collaboration, partnerships with other Ministries within First Apostolic Faith Church. The Baltimore for Jesus Ministry may or may not participate in Extra-Ministerial Collaboration, partnerships with Ministries outside of First Apostolic Church, depending on the direction of the Lord and the guidance of First Apostolic’s leadership.

Intra-Ministerial Collaborations: Anticipated Ministry Partnerships within the Outreach Ministry

Outreach Ministry Elderso Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________

o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

Street Team o Primary Point of Contact: ___________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

The Public Relations Teamo Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

Prison/Facilities Ministryo Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

In-reach (for Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Team Members)o Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

Children’s Outreach Ministryo Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

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Inter-Ministerial Collaborations: Anticipated Ministry Partnerships within First Apostolic Church

Baptismal Ministry*o Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

New Life Fellowshipo Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

New Creations Ministryo Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

Temple Life Fellowship via Public Relations for recruitingo Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry (CYAYA)o Primary Point of Contact:____________________________________o Secondary Point of Contact:__________________________________

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Extra-Ministerial Collaborations:

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Communication Policies

Internal Communication Methods:

Overall Member Preferences (benefits/ drawbacks):

Short messages- reminders, invitations, etc…

Mobile/Text or Voicemail, Face-to-face, Word-of-mouth, etc…

Detailed Messages- reports, rosters, contact lists, etc…

Internet: Email, Google Docs? SurveyMonkey?

Offline Methods: Hardcopy documents with due dates Face-to-face, Folder/Mailbox

Internal Ministry Meetings

Face-to-face

Internal Communication Protocols:

Reports

All reports, rosters, and contact lists must be submitted to Secretary (0) in a timely manner: __________________________________________________. The Secretary will compile the information and submit the General Report to Coordinator (0) by : ________________________________________________. When appropriate, Coordinator (0) will oversee collaboration with other Ministries. When the Reporting Cycle is finished, the Coordinator will submit the Finalized Report to Secretary (0) who will keep record of the Ministry’s progress. Finalized Reports will also be made available for viewing to Outreach Ministry Elders, Ministry Heads, and the Pastor. A Fellowship Session Report Form is attached for viewing.

Team Meetings

The Baltimore for Jesus Ministry will have regular monthly Team Meetings Sunday afternoons from 3:00pm-4:00pm. The meeting will begin promptly at 3:00pm and end no later than 4:00pm.

If a Ministry Member is going to be at least 5 minutes late or absent from a Team meeting, they should call or text Secretary (0) as soon as they find out.

Facilitator Session Absence or Lateness

If a Facilitator Team Member is going to be late for a Fellowship session, they should call or text their Team Mate in advanced. Facilitator Team Members must not enter a home without their Team Mate. Sessions must end on time, regardless of any late starts.

If a Facilitator Team Member is going to be absent from a Fellowship session, they must notify Coordinator (0) at least 24 hours in advanced so that a substitute can be found. If the Team Member notifies Coordinator (0) within 24 hours of the Fellowship session and a substitute cannot be found within an hour of the session’s scheduled start, the Team Member must cancel the session and report the cancelation to their Team Mate, the Host (who will notify the Guests), and the appropriate Secretary.

Temporarily Unavailable Property (Host)

If a Host’s property will not be available for a scheduled Fellowship session, they must notify either the Area Team Leader (if applicable) or Coordinator (0) at least 24 hours in advanced so an alternative means can be arranged or the session canceled. When it is determined that there is an alternative solution for the night or that the session will be canceled, the Coordinator or the Area Team Leader will notify the Facilitators and the Hosts (who will then, notify the Guests). Alternate solutions or cancellation determination and announcement should be made within a timely manner. ______________________________

Permanently Unavailable Property (Host)

Hosts must notify Coordinator (0) as soon as property becomes permanently unavailable along with a brief explanation as to why.

Depending on the situation, Guests, Facilitators, and former Hosts may join another Baltimore for Jesus/Active Home until a new Home becomes available.

If property unavailability is due to dishonorable Facilitator conduct, proper action will be taken, including Ministry Elder notification a report in Secretary (0)’s records.

Ministry Member Time Off

If a Ministry Member needs time off or will be out of town for an extended period of time, they must notify Coordinator (0) at least one week before their leave begins so that alternative arrangements can be made. If advanced notice is not feasible (emergencies, etc…), prompt notification would be appreciated and, depending on the situation, the In-Reach Team will be notified along with the Outreach and/or Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Elder. Secretary will record this Action for future reference.

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External Communication Protocols:

Intra-Ministerial Collaborations (within Outreach Ministry)

OM/PR

Collaborator (0) will be the primary Point of Contact for Baltimore for Jesus- Public Relations collaborations. Secretary will record this Action for future reference.

OM/IR

Members of the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Team may notify Coordinator (0) and/or their Area/Section/Area Team Leader if they or another Team Member are in need of the In-Reach Ministry. After providing notice, the Team Member may approach the In-Reach Ministry Team and make a request. Secretary will record this Action for prayer and future reference.

OM/PFM

Respect of Privacy/Disclosure Agreement: Only if a Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Participant or Member willingly provides specific information (ex. Name) about a loved one or associate who is in prison or a facility and requests or agrees to allow the Prison/Facilities Ministry to partner with the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry to pray for or reach out to them will the Coordinator or Area Team Leader share information obtained from the Facilitators with the Prison/Facilities’ Primary or Secondary Point of Contact.

A Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Form is attached.

The Secretary will record the Action as “Baltimore for Jesus-Prison/Facilities’ Ministry Collaboration for specific contact” (date).

OM/COM

It will be good for all Members of the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry to remain aware of and openly support Children’s Outreach Ministry Events so that they may be promoted among the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Participants. Team

Leaders and Secretaries will remind Facilitators, Hosts, and Participants of Children’s Outreach Ministry Events.

Inter-Ministerial Collaborations (within First Apostolic Church)

Baptismal Team

Facilitators should consider the Baptismal Team to be their best friends. Not only should every Facilitator have the Baptismal Team’s contact information saved in their phones (and possibly on Speed Dial), but Facilitators should make an effort to be able to at least recognize each Baptismal Team Member by face and name. Remember the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry’s Mission Statement and Scripture. If a Ministry Participant gets baptized, the Facilitators must include this in their Report (we would like to celebrate with you).

New Life Fellowship

Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Members should openly support New Life and the New Converts as they attend the New Life Fellowship classes. Visiting, sitting in the class, and kindly inviting others to attend are a few examples of providing overt support for this Ministry.

New Creation Ministry

If a Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Participant or Associate expresses interest in joining a Substance Abuse support group, Facilitators can provide them with the New Creation Ministry Primary Contact information. If the Participant or Associate agrees to have the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry contact New Creation on their behalf, the Facilitator can mark this in their report, contact the New Creation Ministry Point of Contact, and arrange for a personal introduction with their first class.

Youth/Young Adults Ministry

It will be good for all Members of the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry to remain aware of Youth/Young Adult Ministry Events and Fellowships so that they may be

promoted among the Baltimore for Jesus Ministry Participants. Team Leaders and Secretaries will remind Facilitators, Hosts, and Participants of Youth/Young Adults Ministry Events.

Ministry Heads and the Pastor

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Fellowship Session Report

Date: ___________________ Day: ________________ Time: ________________

Name of Facilitators: __________________________________________________________

Name of Host(s):______________________________________________________________

Address of Host(s): ____________________________________________________________

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a) Lesson b) Prayer only c) Fellowship only

Lesson Taught: ________________________________________________________________

Total First Time Visitors: _________________ Total House Guests: __________________

Committed: _______ Baptized: _______ HG: _________

Notes:

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