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Table of Contents

Our Story! ! ! ! 3Our Calling!! ! ! 4!Launch Timeline! ! ! 5Our Beliefs!! ! ! 6Mission & Values!! ! 7Strategy & Measures! ! 8Associations! ! ! 9Demographic Study! ! 10Leadership Structure! ! 11Evangelism Strategy! ! 12Assimilation Strategy! ! 13Baptism Process!! ! 14Annual Calendar!! ! 15Stewardship & Missions! 16!Funding Strategy!! ! 17Funding Needs! ! ! 18Ways to Give! ! ! 19

Our Story

Over two years ago, our pastor, Frank Bennett, began asking God how he could make the most impact

to God’s Kingdom. Frank had been serving as Worship Pastor at Cartersville First Baptist when he

started this journey that would ultimately lead him to follow God’s call to pastor and plant a church. The

question was where? Frank formed an advisory team of five pastors that would pray and counsel him

during this transition. It was time to pray and watch to see where God was working in order to join Him.

Frank was introduced to a main developer of a sports complex being build in Bartow County, GA. This

gentleman shared his vision for LakePoint Sports and Town Center. But he was even more passionate

about reaching families with the Gospel. During this conversation, he asked Frank if he could start a

church to meet on the property of this development. Little did he know, that Frank was watching for a

clear word from God as to where to plant a church. God made it clear that Frank was to partner with

this development and several churches to plant Lake Point Church in Emerson, GA.

Frank and his family are not alone during this launch phase. One of the members of Frank’s advisory

team received confirmation of God’s call for him and his family to join in launching Lake Point Church.

Danny Crocker and his family moved from Houston, TX to join the Lake Point Team as Executive

Pastor. Danny brings much experience in church planting and ministry experience. David Coons,

another friend of Frank, is on board as a volunteer Connections Pastor to mobilize people for ministry

opportunities and connect them into the life of the church.

Frank and his team has been trained by The Launch Network, a premier church planting training and

assessment organization based out of Westridge Church in Dallas, GA. Over the next several months,

they will be organizing teams consisting of friends who have come on board to help launch Lake Point

Church.

The Bartow Baptist Association, the North American Mission Board, along with several churches,

companies and individuals are happy to present this exciting church plant coming to Bartow County,

GA. The official launch date is set for Sunday, February 10, 2013 at South Central Middle School. The

church will meet there until the LakePoint Sports development is ready to house Lake Point Church.

Follow the story. Be a part of the story God is writing…the story of Lake Point Church.

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Our Calling

Danny Crocker comes on board as Executive Pastor. Danny is a church planter. He thrives on building teams and empowering people for successful ministry. Danny knows the value of engaging the church to have an impact in the community.

Frank and Danny served on a church staff together several years ago. They compliment one another in their ministry roles.

Danny and his wife, Lizanne, recently moved to Bartow County all the way from Houston with their three kids Christian (18), Hannah (15) and Micah (13). They have enjoyed getting to know the great people in Emerson and the surrounding area.

Bartow County, GA is positioned to be the next home to massive growth. It sits 40 miles northwest of Atlanta. There are several indicators of growth in our area even during these economic times. One such indicator of growth is the development of a massive $1 billion dollar sports complex to be built here in Bartow County. This development estimates to bring in approximately four million people a year with over 26,000 jobs. This development, LakePoint Sports and Town Center is backed by Bobby Cox, former manager of the Atlanta Braves. This will be the premier location for baseball, soccer and lacrosse

scouting in the country. It will include hotels, restaurants, entertainment and a movie theater. Check out the site at www.lakepointsports.com. Over the past two years, Frank and LakePoint Sports have become strategic partners to reach traveling sports families with the Gospel message. We are also partnering with FCA of Georgia, Upward Ministry and other churches. This door has been opened, and it’s time to walk through it. We need your help.

Danny Crocker, Executive Pastor

Bobby Cox likes Lake Point Church

Frank Bennett has been serving the body of Christ for more than 20 years. He grew up in Texas and received a degree in music at LSU in Baton Rouge. He and his wife, Suzanne, live in Georgia where he was serving as worship pastor at Cartersville First Baptist. Frank and Suzanne have six children, Madison (14), Landon (11), Logan (8), Lawson (8), Marion (7) and Lincoln (5). The three youngest were recently adopted from Ukraine.

Frank and Suzanne have been in a pursuit of God’s will. Over the past couple years, God has

been revealing His plan for Frank to start a church. After much prayer, Frank began to see God create opportunities in his own area. Frank has teamed up with Bartow Baptist Association, Cartersville First Baptist and LakePoint Sports to start a new church to reach the lost, the least and the lonely.

Frank Bennett, Lead Pastor

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Launch TimelinePHASE ONE: PRE LAUNCH(May 2011 - June 2012)✓ Establish relationship and plan with LakePoint Sports✓ Create advisory team✓ Partnership with Bartow Baptist Association✓ Develop branding and website✓ Begin first small group✓ Attend church planter assessment and training✓ Establish a beginning site for worship services✓ Share vision with local churches and community✓ Develop strategic partners (prayer and financial)✓Create church purpose, structure, ministry and process✓Design marketing and evangelism strategy

PHASE TWO: LAUNCH(July 2012 - September 2012)✓Lead pastor and executive pastor officially full-time✓Official launch team meetings begin✓Cultivate community connections✓Host several outreach events and ministry opportunities✓Launch multiple small groups

• (October 2012 - December 2012)✓Continue core group growth and vision✓Build teams for worship services✓Fall Festival outreach events in neighborhoods✓Preview services in November and Christmas Eve

(January / February 2013)✓Preview services in January• Launch LakePoint Church (February 10)• Continue to build momentum through services and events• Multiply small groups• Establish mission teams

PHASE THREE: AFTER LAUNCH(March 2013 - September 2013)• Host first “Egg Launch” event around Easter• Baptize new believers• Continue leadership development• Increase volunteer base• Participate in summer mission trips and community outreach• Assist to plant other churches.

SECOND LAUNCH PREPARATION(2013 - 2015)• Establish worship services for construction workers at LakePoint Sports• Establish relationships with merchant owners and workers at LakePoint Sports• Prepare to move into the movie theater at LakePoint Sports• Work with LakePoint Sports, FCA and Upward Ministries to establish outreach plan• Invite church partners to work tournaments at LakePoint Sports to spread the Gospel message.

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Our BeliefsHoly BibleThe Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).

TrinityThere is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).

Jesus ChristJesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. (John 1:1,14,20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5).

SalvationWe are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).

RepentanceRepentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation (Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9).

SanctificationSanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (I Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; II Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, II Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11).

Blood of JesusThe Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death (I John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29).

The ChurchThe church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus’ great commission. Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23).

HeavenHeaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:3, 12,20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; II Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4).

HellAfter living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48;Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8).

Second ComingJesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15)

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Our Mission At Lake Point Church, we point people to God through a relationship with Jesus Christ, His church and His world.

Our ValuesWhy we point people to God

Through meaningful relationships built through small groups, worship settings and serving opportunities, people will have freedom to trust those who are sharing the message of salvation.

Relationships

God’s Word

We value the words of God to define the boundaries of truth, show the clear path to salvation and provide a light in the darkness surrounding people’s lives. God’s word will be evident in all we do.

PrayerPrayer is the action that prepares the hearts to receive God’s gift of salvation. Prayer is integrated in every moment we have to point people to God.

ExcellenceWe believe evangelism will best happen in an environment of excellence. If we bring value to all we present and offer, then the very people we are trying to reach will value the message of salvation.

GenerosityWe teach our church family the eternal impact their generosity makes in the lives of people who need to cross the line to follow Jesus. Evangelism can flourish when the church is generous with their time, their talent and their treasure.

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Our StrategyHow we point people to God.

Belong

We want people to belong to small groups, fellowship and worship, in order to come to a point of belief.

We want people to believe in Jesus by accepting Him as Savior and begin their journey of who God designed them to be.

Believe

Become

We want people to become the person God intended through discipleship and by serving in their strengths for ministry and sharing Christ with others.

Our MeasuresWhen we point people to God.

FellowshipGod wants us to be a member of his family (Eph. 2:19)

WorshipGod wants us to be a magnifier of his name. (Psalm 34:3)

EvangelismGod wants us to be a minister of his grace (Romans 10:13-15)

DiscipleshipGod wants us to be a model of his character (I Peter 2:21)

MinistryGod wants us to be a messenger of his love. (I Peter 4:10)

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Our Associations

Advisory TeamDavid FranklinDirector of Missions, Bartow Baptist Association

Ike ReighardSenior Pastor, Piedmont Church, Marietta, GA

Mark LunsfordExecutive Pastor, Hope Fellowship, Frisco, TX

Bobby MartinLead Pastor, Church at Creek’s End, Spring, TX

Randall WilliamsMissionary, Concern for the World

Danny CrockerChurch planter and Lake Point Church Executive Pastor

Strategic PartnersLakePoint Sports Community and Town CenterUltimate amateur sports and tourist destination, Emerson, GA

The Launch NetworkChurch planting assessment and training, West Ridge Church, Dallas, GA

Bartow Baptist AssociationAssociation of churches in Bartow County, GA

North American Mission BoardMission center for the Southern Baptist Convention, Alpharetta, GA

Georgia Baptist ConventionAssociation of Baptist churches in Georgia

Cartersville First Baptist ChurchOur sending church, Cartersville, GA

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Demographics

Description 2000 2010 2016 (Projected)

Total Population 138,819 195,835 210,564

Total Households 48,792 68,608 74,801

Male Population 68,921 95,884 103,008

Female Population 69,898 99,951 107,556

White 120,269 151,136 161,440

Black 11,462 27,371 30,462

Hispanic 5,909 18,797 24,095

Asian 1,898 4,506 4,801

American Indian 359 721 781

Ages 0 to 4 12,020 14,667 13,781

Ages 5 to 14 22,816 30,155 31,553

Ages 15 to 19 8,724 13,849 15,322

Ages 20 to 24 7,105 12,489 14,472

Ages 25 to 34 24,171 27,531 26,424

Ages 35 to 44 26,889 31,813 31,107

Ages 45 to 54 17,803 27,584 30,345

Ages 55 to 64 9,798 19,111 23,494

Ages 65 to 74 5,643 11,052 14,866

Ages 75 to 84 2,987 5,650 6,810

Ages 85+ 864 1,925 2,380

Average Household Income $65,003 $79,257 $85,502

These figures do not include the impact that LakePoint Sports and Town Center will have on the area. LakePoint will bring over 26,000 jobs by the year 2014.

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Leadership Structure

Governing EntitiesBoard of EldersGuarded by the Elders

Pastoral TeamGuided by the Staff

Ministry Team LeadersGifted through the Membership

Lead PastorPastoral TeamBoard of EldersMinistry Team Leaders

Executive PastorFacilities DirectorDirector of CommunicationStewardship DirectorDirector of TechnologyOffice ManagerSpecial Events Coordinator

WorshipWorship Arts PastorTechnical DirectorInstrumental DirectorProgram DirectorGraphics Director

FellowshipConnections PastorDirector of Guest Follow UpDirector of Guest ServicesMembership Assimilation (NExT) Director Baptism Coordinator

MinistryFamily Ministry TeamStudent MinisterDirector of Children’s MinistryPreSchool Director

EvangelismCommunity PastorMissions DirectorDirector of OutreachDirector of Sports & RecreationDirector of Evangelism

DiscipleshipSpiritual Growth PastorDirector of Dugouts (Small Groups)Starting Point Class DirectorOne Way Children’s Class DirectorPrayer Team Coordinator

Pastors & Ministry Team Leaders

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Evangelism StrategyOur evangelism strategy is to bless the community through what we value as a church. The main areas we are called to bless is the family and the community. The specific ways Lake Point Church can spread the Gospel are:

FamiliesMarriages / ParentingProvide a child mentor for selected single-parent families.Offer free parenting classes.Offer free seminars and classes to build better marriages.

FinancesPay the electric bill of a different family in need once a month.Offer free financial classes on establishing a family budget.Offer free tax services to low-income families.

Neighborhood OutreachOpportunities to meet their neighbors and families to play together.Set up various free movie nights in neighborhoodsProvide community campfires with s’mores and hot chocolate.

CommunityEducationOfficially adopt the middle school.Commission people as missionaries to local schools.Schedule various times to feed the teachers at the local schools.Train Christian teachers to reach student and staff in their schools.Offer to counsel with troubled students in schools.

CollaborationReward people for their service to the community.Commission people as missionaries to local businesses.Align our calendar to the community calendar.Partner with churches & businesses to build a community playground.Partner with businesses to establish community events.Offer our facilities to community events and groups.

LakePoint SportsAssist LakePoint Sports with ground breaking.Share the message of the Gospel through sports camps.Work with local and state FCA to connect people to local churches.Provide Bible studies for soccer moms.Assist with sports tournaments to pray for teams and build relationships.

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Assimilation Strategy

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Baptism Service TimelineSix Weeks Out Promote baptism service on slide during worship. Identify people who have made decisions to follow Christ. Send out initial invites to new believers.

Five Weeks Out Promote baptism service in small group Dugouts. Continue to promote on slides during worship.

Four Weeks Out Send letter to baptism prospects explaining purpose and instructions of baptism. Show a video testimony of a life-change from someone set to be baptized. Place announcement slide on website. Announce baptism service in worship services.

Three Weeks Out Create baptism service sign ups on website and connection corners. Continue promo on website, newsletters, small groups and worship services. Send invite cards for prospects to invite friends and family to baptism service.

Two Weeks Out Secure baptism team and supplies for service. Continue sign ups on website and connection corners. Show video testimony on website.

One Week Out Send final instruction letters to prospects. Create baptism certificates. One final push for sign ups Preach a sermon on the importance of salvation and baptism. Communicate any final instructions to baptism team.

Day of Baptism Service Baptism team sets up the service including pools, towels, T-Shirts, and certificates.

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Family Fitness Family Finances

Student Camp

Super Bowl Parties

Family Finance Class

Leadership Retreat

Giving Statement

Sports Camps

Baptism Service

Find Your Spot Serving Signup

Graduate Sunday

Egg Launch

February

Easter Sermon Series about the Family

Giving Statement

Promo Online Giving

Men’s Sports Retreat

Freedom Weekend

Leadership Development

March AprilJanuary

Student Mission Trip

May June

Baptism Service

Annual Church Calendar

August September OctoberJuly November December

Requested Topics

Leadership Retreat

Giving Statement

Back to School Event

Clutter-FreeChristianity

Sports and Christian Living Real-Life Stories

Christmas

Giving Statement

Splash Bartow

EmphasizeDugouts

BaptismService

Kids Camp

Staff Retreat

One Way Class

Family Fall Outreach

The Gift Offering

Marriage Retreat

Student Winter Retreat

NeighborhoodCampfires

Sermons Stewardship Leadership Students Small Groups Outreach Children

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Stewardship / Missions PlanOver the next five years, Lake Point Church will do the following to promote giving to spread the Gospel and develop healthy stewardship.

Personal Financial Support We will have a financial ministry, not just offer financial classes. We will recruit people for financial ministries. We will connect people’s giving to God’s Word.

Digital Giving We will set up and promote digital giving. We automate the important.

High Capacity Donor Development We will connect with people who have the ability to build the Kingdom. We will not abuse them, or ignore them. We will honor their love for unique experiences. We will build relationships that value them, and not their money.

Vision Campaigns We will connect vision campaigns with a vision for the lives of our church. We will connect campaigns with what God has called us to do.

Communications We will send out quarterly contribution statements. We will send vision letters with where we’ve been and where we are going. We will be intentional about our offering talks.

Missions We will provide opportunities to give to national offerings in the final quarter of each year through “The Gift” initiative.

Through our partnerships in various countries, we will support orphan ministries by giving and sending resources over the next five years.

We will play an active role in helping to plant at least two churches in the next five years.

We will give to our local association and participate in community missions through SPLASH Bartow.

Giving to the Cooperative Program will be a budget item over the next five years.

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Fund Raising PlanJanuary (2012) Create launch plan (prospectus)February Begin casting the vision of Lake Point Church to potential church partners. This is an ongoing process throughout prelaunch and post-launch stages.March Secure non profit 501(c)3 status. Set up online giving through website and CCB (Church Community Builder) Establish a Pray | Promote | Pledge campaign.April Set up initial vision meetings in homes. Establish a prayer team through the website.May Establish financial partnership with sending church.June Set up Mailchimp as a method of communicating to prayer and financial partners. Set up baby registry on Amazon.comJuly Send a newsletter update to partners. Finalize launch budget and supply listsAugust Send a video update to partners. Set up online giving category for executive pastor. Begin launch team training and giving. Share personal story of giving to launch team. Finalize first year budget.September Send a video update to partners. Set up online giving category for student pastor. Create a promo card for financial assistance for student pastor. Post church partners and corporate partners on website.October Kick off first prelaunch fundraiser, “60K in 60 Days” with prayer guide. Set up fundraiser on facebook. Send a video update to partners. Send official requests for 2013 funding to church/organization partners. Create “This is Emerson” video for website and potential partners.November Send video update to partners Continue to promote “60K in 60 Days” fundraiser. Continue official requests for 2013 funding from church/organization partners. First preview service (Lunch with Lake Point)December Make final call for end-of-the-year giving opportunities. Send video update to partners Second preview service (Christmas)Launch Year Phase - 2013January ! Two preview services ! Send thank you letters/videos to official partners in ministry.February! Official Launch of Lake Point Church! Communicate with church on the reason we give to God.! Continue to communicate life-change to partners in ministry.

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Funding Needs

Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four Year Five Year Six

Ministry (facility rental, equipment, programming & children’s ministry.)

$50,000 $55,000 $65,000 $75,000 $90,000 $110,000

Outreach(evangelism, mIssions, marketing)

$20,000 $23,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 $55,000

Administration(Website, storage, office, accounting, benefits)

$50,000 $62,000 $75,000 $85,000 $110,000 $125,000

Staffing (Lead pastor, Executive pastor, Administrative Assistant)

$180,000 $210,000 $250,000 $280,000 $375,000 $410,000

TOTAL $300,000 $350,000 $425,000 $480,000 $620,000 $700,000

Budget from outside support

85% 70% 55% 40% 23% 10%

Outside Source $258,800 $250,000 $240,000 $200,000 $150,000 $70,000

Church Offerings $44,200 $100,000 $185,000 $280,000 $470,000 $693,000

With every great ministry opportunity comes a price. The reason most church plants do not survive is due to lack of financial support. Our goal at Lake Point Church is to become self-supporting after six years. We commit to assist in planting at least two new churches in our first five years.

Start Up CostsStart Up CostsStart Up CostsStart Up CostsStart Up CostsStart Up Costs

Worship Services

Audio/Video Computers, SoftwareStaging

FacilitiesStorage trailers, Rental fees, InsuranceGuest relations

OutreachCommunity eventPrint supplies

MinistriesChildren WorshipChildren SuppliesNursery Supplies

OfficeComputersLease SpaceBulk MailPersonnel

Total Cost$200,000

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Ways to Give

Two Ways to GiveOnline:www.LakePointOnline.com

Mail:Payable to Lake Point Church475 E. Main St. #161Cartersville, GA 30121

For more information contactFrank Bennett | frank@LakePointOnline.com | 770.546.0038

We need partners to financially assist in the planting of Lake Point Church. If you would like to become a financial supporter,

please pray about what God desires you to give. Your one-time gift and/or monthly gift will be an investment in the spiritual lives of people yet to know Jesus as their Savior.

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