One Vision, One Voice
Meeting Agenda 1
Review of Organizational Flow Chart
2
The Journey at GBC: Membership Path
3
What’s New
4
Sentara Update
5
GBC, Inc Bylaws & Constitution
6
Tree Ministry Highlight
7
Closing
Associate Ministers/Pastoral Care
Diaconate/Pastoral Care
Board of Directors
Ambassador
Tree Ministry Tree Ministry Financial Assistance Baby Dedication Ordinaces
Stewards (Trustees) Staffing Grant Writing
Administration
Property Management Security Treasurer Counting Team
Community Empowerment
BISHOP
Military
Outreach Food Bank Transformation Tuesdays
Fellowship
ARMS Reach Food Distribution 5405 Food Distribution 3509 (TBD) Widows Grief Share
Patricia Project Change of Heart /Prison Ministry
Men
Bereavement
SISTERS
Temple Ministries
New Adults
Christian Healthy Relationships
Physical Health Caregiver Support Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group Metal Heath Married Couples (Heterosexual) Solo Parents Employers
Ministry of Arts HUG Ministry
Worship
Music Liturgical Decor Prayer Ministry First Touch Ministry of Maturity
PASTOR D. SHAWROD
Discipleship
VBS Better Life Training Conferences/Workshops Writing Team Children
Student
Youth College Scholarship Sports
Youth Praise Dancers Worship Dancers Drama Ministry Step Flag Harvesters Ushers Greeters
Male Chorus Ensemble Young Adult Youth Celebration Choir Praise & Worship Hour of Power (Saturday) Daily Prayer (Virtual) Alter Workers Visitors New Members Intake/Follow up
Membership Tract Station 1 Saved Baptism Tree Station 2 Growth Track Connect Groups Ministries Christian Ed Academy
Station 3 Christian Ed Teachers Ministry Leaders Connect Leaders 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversation Station 4 Servant Leader (Where will you serve?)
NEW MEMBERS GROWTH PATH
Growth Path Classes will guide you in discovering your redemptive purpose and live the life God created for you. Growth Path classes are offered in four steps. 1)God's Plan For Youconnect to the church culture, 2) God's Purpose For You-discover the strengths of your purposeful design, 3) God's Path For Youdevelop your personal leadership, and 4) God's Power In You- use your God–given gifts to make a difference in the lives of others.
Connect Groups
Warm and welcoming affinity groups that foster spiritual growth and community connection through shared interests and meaningful conversations.
Better Lifestyle Academy Better Lifestyle Academy offers holistic education geared towards to enriching lives through a blend of insightful biblical teachings and practical life courses, empowering individuals to cultivate spiritual growth and embrace a well-rounded, purposeful life.
Celebration Sundays Join us once a month for 'Celebration Sunday' at Gethsemane Baptist Church, a joyous event where a special group is chosen to be honored and invited to worship, creating a vibrant atmosphere of appreciation and community spotlight within our congregation."
Ministry of Maturity Hearing the Voice of God-Thursdays-Jan 4th-February 8th Stewardship Challenge- Thursdays-Feb 29th-March 21st 9 Arts of Conversation-Thursdays-April 4th- May 9th Ladies Night- Thursdays-May 16-30th Men's Focus- Thursdays-June 6th-20th Focus Nights (Activities)-Thursdays-July 11th-25th Activity Nights (Sabbatical)-Thursdays-August 1st-29th Bodybuilding(Health and Wellness)-Thursdays-September- 5th-26th
Activity Nights-Thursdays- October 10th-24th Leadership- Thursdays-November 7th-21st
Ministry of Maturity Connect Groups and Academy (6 Week Groups/3 Week Classes) Connect Groups Session 1 March 4th-April 8th Academy Session 1 March 4th- March 18th Academy Session 2 March 25th- April 8th
Connect Group Session 4 Aug 26th- Sept 30th Academy Session 7 Aug 26th-Sept 14th Academy Session 8 Sept 21st- Sept 30th
Connect Groups Session 2 April 29th-June 3rd Academy Session 3 April 29th-May 13th Academy Session 4 May 20th- June 3rd
Connect Group Session 5 Oct 21st-Nov 25 Academy Session 9 Oct 21st-Nov 4th Academy Session 10 Nov 11th- Nov 25th
Connect Group Session 3 July 1st- Aug 5th Academy Session 5- July 1st- July 15th Academy Session 6 July 22nd- Aug 5th
Update on Sentara Lease at 3509 Chestnut Ave Proposed Sentara Hypertension Study at GBC
GBC Bylaws and Constitution First draft of GBC, Inc. bylaws and constitution presented at vision meeting in January (observation only). January to March- members can submit questions. Second draft submitted April-May with member comments. Third draft presented in June for final review. Vote on bylaws and constitution in July meeting.
Tree Ministry Updates Branches New Members Connections
One Vision, One Voice