STRATEGY GUIDE2016-2017

rowing up in a pastors home gave me a unique perspective on ministry that I am extremely thankful for. I have learned

countless lessons through the great men and women that God has placed in my life. God called me to preach at a young age and further clarified His will for my future by giving me a burden to start a church in Southern California.

I’m excited for our family to begin this adventure and I'm believing that God has big plans for our lives. I know an incredible work lies ahead, but I am looking forward to seeing how the Lord will direct and provide as we seek to do His will. Thank you for taking the time to look through this guide and please pray that we will reach many people with the gospel.

Matt Chappell

have always felt as though God wanted to do something extraordinary with Matt. When he told me he felt led to start

a church I had such a peace in my heart! I am thankful that God gave me a husband who is passionate about preaching and reaching others with the gospel.

I know that we will be stretched and challenged along the way but I will cling to Matthew 19:26, “…With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Together with God, our family will embark on an incredible journey as we aim to reach the un-churched and churched alike, to a relationship with Jesus. We are onboard and are eager to see what the Lord will do with our family, for Him.

Katie Chappell

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WWW.ROCKHILL.CHURCHStay up to date on everything happening at Rock Hill Baptist Church by visiting our website.

You can find information about upcoming events as well as more detailed information about our mission, vision and values.

If you have any additional questions, please call us at 661.674.9211 or email chappell.matthew@gmail.com

MATT & KATIE CHAPPELL: CALLED TO PLANT A CHURCH IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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REACHING PEOPLE1We believe God has given us a clear mission to go unto all nations and preach the gospel to every creature. We believe we have a responsibility to love others as we would love ourselves.

... AND LIFE-CHANGING3We believe that when someone accepts Jesus as their Savior, they will never be the same. Jesus didn't say make converts, He said make disciples. We want to passionatley make disciples through strong biblical messages, worship, and small group Bible study.

... WITH THE LIFE-GIVING2We believe that true living is found in a relationship with Jesus and in community with other believers. Jesus promised not only eternal life, but life more abundant while here on earth. Our desire is to see people far from God experience new life found in Christ.

... MESSAGE OF JESUS.4We believe that He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.

STRATEGY & TIMELINEFOR MORE: WWW.ROCKHILL.CHURCH

SOFT GRAND OPENINGDecember 11

BEGIN PREVIEW SERVICESOct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11

LAUNCH SERVICESunday, January 15th

FUTURE GOALS2018

BEGIN LAUNCH TEAM MEETINGSMay 2016

SECURE LAUNCH LOCATIONApril 2016

BEGIN INTEREST MEETINGSMarch 2016

MOVE TO FONTANA, CAAugust 2016

BUILD LAUNCH TEAM January 2016

RAISE SUPPORTJanuary-December 2016

11/1BEGIN PRAYERNETWORKNovember 2015

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NORTH FONTANA, CAFontana is a city of 203,003 residents in San Bernardino County, California. Fontana is in the top 20 largest cities in California. Fontana and the surrounding cities need a gospel centered church to lift up the name of Jesus.

"AND UPON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH; AND THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT."

ABOUT THE PASTORMatt graduated from West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, CA. During his college years, he felt God leading him to start a church in Southern California. In 2010 Matt and Katie were married and shortly after moved to Oceanside, CA where Matt served as the Youth Pastor for five years at Coastline Baptist Church.

In 2015, God clarified His calling and after much prayer, counsel, and support from those closest to them, Matt, Katie, and their two children, Liv, and Luke, are venturing into new, exciting territory as they plant a church in Fontana, California.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTYSan Bernardino County is located in the southern portion of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,035,210, making it the fifth-most populous county in California, and the 12th-most populous in the United States. With an area of 20,105 square miles, San Bernardino County is the largest county in the United States by area.

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THREE WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED...

PRAY & SHAREWe are asking our supporters to pray for Rock Hill Baptist Church in the following areas: relationships, finances and leadership.

Do you know anyone that lives in or near San Bernardino County? We are eager to get to know as many people as we can. Just email their information to chappell.matthew@gmail.com

GIVE FINANCIALLYWill you prayerfully consider how you can partner with us to launch Rock Hill Baptist Church? We are raising support to launch on January 15, 2017. You can give through our sending church, Coastline Baptist.

Give by mail: Coastline Baptist Church557 Vista BellaOceanside, CA 92057

Give online: www.coastlinebaptist.org/give

JOIN OUR TEAMDo you live near San Bernadino County? Are you interested in being a part of building a life-giving church from the ground up? If so, we'd like to connect with you.

Reach out and email us directly so we can set up a time to meet and get to know each other better. You can email chappell.matthew@gmail.com for more information.

Who is your sending Church?Our sending Church is Coastline Baptist Church in Oceanside, CA with Pastor Steve Chappell.

Will there be a team joining you?We are praying and asking God to give us six to seven other families who will catch the vision and join us as we plant Rock Hill Baptist Church.

Why "Rock Hill"?Jesus said upon this Rock I will build my church. We want the foundation of everything we believe and practice to be based on the Rock - Jesus Christ.

How will you raise support?We are stepping out by faith and trusting that God will provide the

resources needed to start this church. We are asking pastors, churches, and others to partner with us financially as we seek to do God's work in North Fontana.

What are your initial start up needs?See page five for a more detailed description of our start up needs.

What are your beliefs?See page five for a more detailed description of what we believe.

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THE LOCAL CHURCHWe believe that the local church is the holy mechanism by which the gospel is spread. In other words, “The local Church, with Jesus as it's leader, is the hope of the world.”

SOVEREIGN GODGod is a Person, eternally existing, as a Trinity in unity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – three Persons and yet one God. Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, I Corinthians 8:6

THE BIBLEWe believe the King James Bible to be the revealed Word of God, fully and verbally inspired of God. We believe the Scriptures to be the infallible Word of God, as found within the 66 books from Genesis to Revelation.

DIRECT MAILINGIn the weeks leading up to our Launch, we would like to send a 30,000 piece direct mailer into our community. This will cost approximately $7,000.

WE BELIEVE We believe doctrine is the glue that holds the body together. We are thankful for our Baptist heritage and will keep God's Word as the foundation of our Church.

JESUSJesus Christ, eternally existing, is the only begotten Son of God, who became a sinless man to redeem us. He was born of a virgin and is true God and true man. Luke 1:30-55, John 1:1-15, Philippians 2:5-8

SINMan was created in the image of God but fell through sin, bringing not only physical death, but also spiritual death or eternal separation from God. Now all of mankind exists as a fallen race with an inherited sinful nature.

LAST DAYSWe believe in the pre-tribulational rapture of the church saints, followed by the seven-year tribulation. We believe in the pre-millennial return of Christ to the earth and His literal rule of 1,000 years.

START UP NEEDSWe have identified and budgeted a few important needs that we are praying God will provide for the launch of our church. If you feel God has laid it on your heart to help assist in one of these areas, you can give online at www.coastlinebaptist.org/give. There you will be able to give a one time donation or easily create an account for reocurring giving.

WEBSITEWe live in a culture that is web driven. Long before people ever come to our church they will visit through our website. There is an initial start up fee along with a monthly upkeep fee.

AUDITORIUM SET UPWe are asking God to provide us with chairs, tables, offering plates, keyboard, and miscellaneous auditorium furniture.

MEDIA EQUIPMENTAlthough we are not seeking extravagance, we are seeking excellence. A Computer, Sound Board, TV Monitors, Lights, and Microphones, will help us better share the gospel.

TRACTS/PRINT WORKWe are planning on passing out thousands and thousands of gospel invitations to our church. The cost to print these tracts will be around $5,000

SIGNAGESignage is extremely important. We want the information our guest need to know to be clearly seen. To print directional signs, parking signs, and others we will need approximately $5,000.

"UPON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT."

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PASTOR STEVE CHAPPELLWords cannot express the gratitude we have for the countless things you and Lisa have done for us. Your example in marriage and ministry have set a tremendous pattern which we aim to follow. Thank you for your kindness, encouragement, and support.

COASTLINE BAPTIST CHURCHThank you for showing Katie and I what a healthy church looks like. Your friendship has been invaluable to us and has been instrumental in the Launching of Rock Hill.

DR. PAUL CHAPPELLYour boldness and leadership is inspiring. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to lead and the grace to learn as we go. Your ability to mentor and release young leaders has made a mark on us that will be repeated in our own leadership. We want to thank you and mom for your endless love and continual guidance.

LANCASTER BAPTIST CHURCHWe are inspired by your compassion for people and your excellence in ministry. We would not be where we are today without your influence, support and prayers. Thank you!

ELEVATE TEEN MINISTRIESElevators: We have been so incredibly blessed to serve you and watch you grow. Your fervor for the Lord is contagious and we could not be more proud of you! We believe the best is still to come in your lives!

JEFF AND VAL CROCKETTThank you for raising Katie in a godly home. Thank you for always being in our corner. Your sincerity for Christ has made a lasting impact in our lives and the lives of our children!

PARTNERSCountless people have played a key role in our lives. We are truly grateful to those who mentored us in our teen years and to those who helped solidify the foundation of our faith by their godly example.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO: