Three Big Rocks

Every building needs a plan - a foundation to build upon. Our primary foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord, who not only is our foundation but also the 'Capstone' that holds it all together (Psalm 118:22, Matt 21:42, Mark 12:10, 1 Peter 2:7).

Therefore, building upon the Solid Rock of our salvation, there are 3 big rocks we are building together at the regional campus -
1. An inviting Worship Experience
2. An exciting Children's Experience
3. An engaging Community Group Experience

Worship Experience
- We will have two worship services. Tentatively, we are approximating 9 am and 10:30 worship times. There may be some unforseen items that come up that may disrupt those times, but that is what we are shooting for.

Children's Experience
- During the two worship times, we will have children's ministry from babies through fifth grade. At kindergarten through 5th grade, we will have opportunities for the families to choose one hour (either 9 or 10:30 am) and worship with their parents the other hour. This will allow the parents to serve that hour and worship the other hour.
- Babies and Preschool will run both hours for parents. This will help the parents also serve one hour and worship the other hour.
- Our goal is to provide an exciting experience for the kids with music, video, and group interaction. We are looking at a couple of curriculum options now - that look like a lot of fun!! - Can I skip the sermon and go watch the kids stuff? :-)

Community Groups
- This is very cool stuff! Working alongside Tim Overby (Associate Pastor of Group Life), we are creating community groups for adults and youth. These groups can meet anywhere, not just in a home, but community areas such as restaurants, coffee shops, community centers. The groups will have a certain DNA that flows through each (Sharing the Word, Missions and service projects together, Social Activities) - doing life together. This is a critical element for adults and youth to feel connected.
- We are also hoping of creating a worship time for youth as well. Music and dance - er - uh - I mean Music and Praise time!! We are baptist! :-) More on youth stuff soon - it will be uber cool!

All that we do at the regional campus will be built upon these three rocks. In attempts to keeping things simple and focused, all that we do we build upon these three areas: worship, children, and groups. Missions, outreach, evangelism, service, socials, etc will outflow from these three.