When we are clear on the “Why?” in life, everything else will make a lot more sense. One way to answer this is to simply say, “Because we are called to make disciples who make disciples of Jesus!” Here’s a glimpse into what I envision for TCAB... PRAYER, PRAYER AND MORE PRAYER (& fasting). MORE & MORE A glimpse into what' s in store. WHAT’S THE VISION FOR TCAB? We will discover this together. There is something very unique for TCAB to accomplish. Think bigger, think more. If we embraced a 10 year vision, what would that be? It will be exciting to find out! WHAT ARE OUR CORE VALUES? Values simply say, “This is how we do things here.” Knowing this empowers everyone to unite behind the Vision in a purposed way. PARTNER WITH MANATEE COUNTY: How do we become more connected and essential to our community than ever? How do we become more about “go and tell” with Jesus’ Gospel while also being ready for people to “come and see.” CONNECT GROUPS How can we be more home-based in Manatee County? This is essential to model for our kids and grandkids as we live out what it means to “one another” one another in Jesus. ASSIMILATION STRATEGY This answers the question... “How do I know when I’m ‘in?’” A simple step-process for taking people from guests to fully invested members can help make this happen in a scalable way as we grow. RENOVATE PROPERTY AND PURPOSE BUILDINGS We are blessed with amazing “God-space.” That’s code for property and buildings! What will it look like to have a consistent design theme (and standard of excellence) that communicates our Vision and Values to our community? It will look good! SCALABLE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM & STRATEGY: The gift of administration is to an organization what a transmission is to a car. This is what makes “the rubber meet the road” in a simple, scalable way. The “Team Strategy” has and will continue to empower people to lead behind the Vision and Values and the latest ( c o n t in u e d ) MORE & MORE CONTINUED... STAY FLEXIBLE IN THE SPIRIT WHEN THE WORLD CHANGES! We marry our mission and date our methods. The desire and ability to pivot and adapt our methods is fundamental. In order to continue to reach our target group of the unchurched emerging generation in Manatee County, we must be willing to meet a culture in constant flux with the unchanging Gospel of Jesus. technologies (i.e. Planning Center Online) are essential tools in the hands of those teams. WORSHIP AND THE WORD TCAB has and will continue to be a group of people devoted to learning and living out the Word of God. Preaching, teaching and engaging worship experiences with a passion have and will remain central to this. Is this it? No. There is no “it.” There is both more and different as we submit ourselves to the Lordship of Jesus and follow His lead together! Believing for more with you, Pastor Tom