Immersion 1
Purpose of the Church
What is the Purpose of Church?
According to Matthew 28:19, we are instructed to go and make disciples. Therefore it would only make sense that the purpose of the Church is to make disciples.
The problems that most churches face, is that they are not structured to make disciples. Many church leaders desire to be involved in a disciple making process, but struggle with how.
Immersion l
is a unique two-day experience that will both challenge and stretch your thinking about discipleship.
If you're expecting the usual conference or seminar; think again. We won't be talking at you for two days. Rather, were going to challenge you through interactive small group experiences to evaluate and re-think how you do church.
Why Attend
These are a few topics that will be covered over the 2 day experience:
Intentional Leadership:
- Lead effective teams
- Be a leader people will want to follow
- Build healthy teams
- Model intentional relationship
- Becoming a coach vs star player
Alignment:
- Unity in your core beliefs
- Moving your entire church towards a common purpose
- Equipping your church body for the win
- Developing intentional relationship within your church body
- Alignment of the time, money and energy of your church with the win
Relational Environments: (Small Groups)
- Become a church of small groups
- Understanding the value of biblical story telling
- Development of relational environments for discipleship
- Effective small group facilitation
Discipleship Process:
- Understanding the discipleship process
- Communicating an intentional discipleship process
- Becoming a disciple-making church
Who Should Attend
Immersion I is the ideal environment for teams to engage the discipleship process. This team can and should include; Pastor, staff, lay leaders(deacons), and emmerging leaders. You'll get a lot out of the experience attending alone, but attending as a leadership team will help get everyone on the same page and prepare you for taking your church to the next step in unity.
We strongly encourage you to bring people of influence in your church:
Senior pastor
Key staff members
Elders
Deacons
Lay ministers
Volunteer leaders
What is the Cost
$75 per person (South Carolina Baptist Convention Churches)
$100 per person
WHATS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?:
All materials
Lunch each day (lunches are really good)
Light breakfast foods each morning
Snacks and drinks all day.
Note: If you have special dietary needs, please let us know these when you register.
FAQ
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO BEFORE ATTENDING?:
We only have one prerequisite for attending the Immersion I:
All attendees must have read the book: Church Is a Team Sport, by Pastor Jim Putman. You can find the book at most Christian Supply stores or online book retailers.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?:
Come with a good attitude and an open mind. Well provide everything else.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?:
Wear casual, comfortable clothes. By casual, we really mean casual: Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc. If you wear a suit and tie you'll probably wish you hadn't. (We reserve the right to cut off all ties.)
Upstate SC does not have a variety of weather conditions...in the summer it is just HOT. Check the local weather forecast a few days before you travel. Current weather in
Easley, SC
WHATS THE DAILY SCHEDULE?:
Monday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:15 am to 4:00 pm
IS CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?:
We do not provide or arrange childcare. Please do not bring your children with you to the actual event as it is a distraction for both you and the other participants.
Travel Information
LOCATION: Trinity Point Church1938 Brushy Creek Rd. Easley, SC 29642 864.855.1033For driving directions, go to MapQuestAIRPORT INFORMATION: If you fly into Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport. Its about a 40 minute drive from the airport to Trinity Point Church. Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport(Airport Code: GSP)2000 GSP DriveGreer, SC 29651864.877.7426 General864.877.4202 ParkingIf you fly into Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Its about a 2 hour drive from the airport to Trinity Point Church. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport(Airport Code: CLT)5501 Josh Birmingham ParkwayCharlotte, NC 28208704.359.4038 - ParkingIf you fly into Hartfield Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. Its about a 2 1/2 hour drive from the airport to Trinity Point Church. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport(Airport Code: ATL)1145 Aviation Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30354404.530.6725 - ParkingRENTAL CARS AIRPORT LOCATION: If youre renting a car from the airport and youre flying in late at night, be sure to check the hours of operation with your car rental agency when making your reservation. Last time we checked, all agencies at the airport close by midnight some close earlier. Alamo - (800) 328-4567Avis - (800) 331-1212Budget - (800) 527-0700Dollar - 800-800-4000Enterprise - (800) 261-7331Hertz - (800) 654-3131 HOTEL INFORMATION:Jameson Innwww.jamesoninns.com211 Dayton School RoadEasley, SC 29642(864) 306-9000$62.99 + TaxFor Special Rate mention: TPC CONFERENCEHampton Innwww.easley.hamptoninn.com8 Southern Center CourtEasley, SC 29640(864) 343-3636$95.99 + TaxFor Special Rate mention: TPC CONFERENCE
Immersion 1
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Purpose of the Church
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Why Attend
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Who Should Attend
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What is the Cost
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Travel Information
Immersion 2
Why Attend
Immersion 1 is mostly about philosophy the why behind what we do. Immersion 2 is vastly different. In Immersion 2, your team will work together to design and develop a variety of key areas which will transform your church into a healthy, growing, dynamic, disciple making church.
YOUR TEAM WILL WORK THROUGH:Intentional Leadership: - critical analysis of your own leadership style and ability- personal leadership growth plan- leadership development plan for your church leaders- creating healthy environments in your church- develop leadership model and ministry structure- dispute resolution process- systems for leadership assessment and growthAlignment: - create/modify doctrinal statement (core beliefs, essentials, non-essentials)- create/modify vision statement (establishing the win)- create/modify mission statement (how to accomplish the win)- develop a common definition for disciple, components of discipleship and definition for relational environment- systems for assessing and communicating vision and mission- develop a ministry filter to ensure ministries are accomplishing the win- assessment of church organization and structure compared to the win- alignment strategy for church structure and organization- vision and mission alignment weekend services- development of a sermon club (sermon prep team and process)- global alignment philosophy, processes and assessmentRelational Environments: (Small Groups)- define purpose of small groups- develop general small group structure and organization- determine small group curriculum- develop small group branching philosophy- develop small group leader standards and expectations- develop small group leader recruitment and development- develop small group connection process and procedures- develop small group growth model and plan- systems for accountability, assessment and tracking- understanding of biblical story telling- development of relational environments for discipleship- effective small group facilitationDiscipleship Process:- develop an intentional discipleship process- system for assessing and communicating the discipleship process- Implementation:- develop healthy plan for change- create workgroups to complete tasks and implement change- develop timeline and strategy for implementing change
Who Should Attend
As a general rule, 80% of your team is to have completed Immersion I. You must bring a team of at least 3 people and we limit the maximum number for your team to 12 participants. Teams generally consist of the following:
· Senior pastor
· Key staff members
· Elders
· Deacons
· Key influencers, lay ministers and volunteer leaders
** All groups must have at least a minimum of 3 people and up to a maximum of 12 people, the group must include the pastor of the church.
** At least 80% of your team who will be participating in Immersion ll must have completed Immersion l including the pastor of the church or have completed "Next Steps Small Group Experience." We do have an Immersion l Small Group curriculum for those on your team who were not able to attend the Immersion l but who will be attending the Immersion ll. Please contact Murfi Lockhart for details. 803-765-0030 ext.4000
murfilockhart_scbaptist.org
** Maximum of 9 churches total for each Immersion II.
What is the Cost
Registration Fees include your night(s) at the conference center, all meals, materials and snacks each day.
Registration Fees:
1 Night - single occupancy - $85
2 Nights - single occupany - $130.00
1 Night - double occupancy - $65
2 Nights - double occupancy - $95
All non-SCBC churches must pay in advance upon registration.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
The last date to receive a full refund of the registration fee is two weeks prior to the event/conference date. We seek to be a good steward of resources entrusted to us for the expansion of God's Kingdom. Financial commitments have been made with food service/resources - which we will be obligated to pay. Thank you for your understanding.
Once a refund is approved, the refund by the SCBC Accounting Office will be issued in one of the following ways:
• Refund check issued when payment was received as a check or cash
• Credit issued to Visa/MasterCard when payment was received from
Visa/MasterCard
Be advised that any eligible funds will not automatically happen as a result of your cancellation notice. If a refund (partial or full) is applicable, and you have not done so, contact the host office/group sponsoring the event and make a refund request.
FAQ
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO BEFORE ATTENDING?:
All groups must have at least a minimum of 3 people and up to a maximum of 12 people, the group must include the pastor of the church. 80% must have completed Immersion1.
All attendees must have read the book: Church Is a Team Sport, by Pastor Jim Putman. You can find the book at most Christian Supply stores or online book retailers.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?:
Come with a good attitude and an open mind. Well provide everything else.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?:
Wear casual, comfortable clothes. By casual, we really mean casual: Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, etc. If you wear a suit and tie you'll probably wish you hadn't. (We reserve the right to cut off all ties.)
SC does not have a variety of weather conditions...in the summer it is just HOT. Check the local weather forecast a few days before you travel. Current weather in
Winnsboro, SC
WHATS THE DAILY SCHEDULE?:
Thursday: 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
Friday: 8:15 am to 4:15 pm
IS CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?:
We do not provide or arrange childcare. Please do not bring your children with you to the actual event as it is a distraction for both you and the other participants.
Travel Information
LOCATION: White Oak Conference Center633 Mobley HighwayWinnsboro, SC 29180(803) 635-4685AIRPORT INFORMATION: If you fly into Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport. Its about a 2 hrs drive from the airport to WOCC. Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport(Airport Code: GSP)2000 GSP DriveGreer, SC 29651864.877.7426 General864.877.4202 ParkingIf you fly into Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Its about a 1 hour drive from the airport to WOCC. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport(Airport Code: CLT)5501 Josh Birmingham ParkwayCharlotte, NC 28208704.359.4038 - ParkingIf you fly into Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, SC. Its about a 1 hour drive from the airport to WOCC. Columbia Metropolitan Airport(Airport Code: CAE)3000 Aviation WayWest Columbia, SC 29170(803) 822-5000RENTAL CARS AIRPORT LOCATION: If youre renting a car from the airport and youre flying in late at night, be sure to check the hours of operation with your car rental agency when making your reservation. Last time we checked, all agencies at the airport close by midnight some close earlier. Alamo - (800) 328-4567Avis - (800) 331-1212Budget - (800) 527-0700Dollar - 800-800-4000Enterprise - (800) 261-7331Hertz - (800) 654-3131
Immersion 2
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