CHURCH PLANTING IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

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2 Our Mission CHURCH PLANTING IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA God has called us to plant a church in the rapidly growing Indian River County, Florida. Indian River is home to nearly 150,000 people and is growing at a rate 12% higher than the national average. However, there is very little godly influence in these cities. Our initial endeavor is to reach the city of Vero Beach with the further intention to send future church planters to the neighboring cities of Sebastian, Fellsmere, Winter Beach, and up the coast. With God s blessing, we will see the beginning development of Vero Beach Baptist Church in the fall of The church will be preceded by and founded upon a midweek Bible study beginning in the late summer. This will provide the catalyst for VBBC by developing a core group of people who will have spent months in a weekly, systematic Bible study. These founding people will be able to provide much needed fellowship, ownership, and relationships in the newly established church plant. Preaching the inerrant Word. 2 Timothy 4:2 Reaching lost souls with the Gospel. Acts 2:41 Teaching disciples to reach others. 2 Timothy 2:2 Matthew 16:18 - upon this rock I will build my church

3 Josh Robinson TESTIMONY The Lord has been exceedingly good to me by allowing me to have been raised in an active Christian home. He saved me when I was 9 years old and I was scripturally baptized at the age of 11. At 14 years old, at a church camp, God called me to full-time ministry. I acknowledged God s direction by attending West Coast Baptist College where I earned a theological degree and received invaluable ministry training. Upon graduation in 2008, my wife and I were married and moved to Ft. Pierce, FL to work at Liberty Baptist Church and Academy. For over 13 years, I have patiently waited for God to fulfill His call to pastor. I am grateful to partner with several churches in planting a brand new work in Indian River County. SPIRITUAL DESIRES To honor the biblical commission of loving my wife and training up my children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. To passionately and compassionately seek the salvation of any lost soul and obey the Great Commission. To honor the call of God on my life by preaching the Scripture and pastoring a local New Testament church in the United States of America. To actively support missionaries (both prayerfully and financially) and the furtherance of the Gospel. To labor in the work of His ministry until He returns. MINISTRY EXPERIENCE Theological Degree Homiletics Training Ordained Minister Preaching experience for all ages AACS professionally certified teacher Frequent event planning & coordination Able to teach and train all ages Weekly congregational song leading Decade of Bible Preaching Bus Ministry Direction Soul Winning Team Leadership Kids Bible Clubs Coordination Formally trained in Pastoral Counseling Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

4 Our Goals OFFERINGS & DONATIONS TOTALING $50,000 We praise God for the many requests that He has already met! Here you will find a list of some of our immediate needs. Most of what our church plant will require are upfront costs. Therefore, we believe that the best way to cover these costs will be with one-time gifts rather than monthly missions support. Would you pray about what you or your church could contribute this year and next? We are not asking for donors, but for partners. I am not as interested in materials as I am in God s blessings. Would you partner with Vero Beach Baptist Church to reach our community? Whatever you decide, please remember that we simply ask that you seek God s help and leading, and that we are eternally grateful. Each gift will be met with gratitude. I will personally mail a note of thanks, as well as share your generosity with our growing team. We rejoice in our friends that are praying and giving, and we believe that they are worthy of honor and thanks. Of one thing I am certain: God blesses a giving church. He that watereth shall be watered also himself. Jesus promised, Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. I can earnestly say with Paul, Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Let s allow God to bless His church. State & Local Filings Print Materials Computer Meeting Place Pulpit Piano Hymnals Seating Operating Expenses Salary Projector or TV Office Equipment Curriculum Classroom & Nursery Furnishings and more... Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

5 Our Timeline LAUNCH VERO BEACH BAPTIST JANUARY 2016 June August Conduct Fundraising & Deputation Finish State & Local Filings Create Publications Advertise Bible Study Begin Bible Study Continue Outreach Train Disciples September December October November Secure Meeting Place for Church Acquire Equipment Officially Launch the Church January Psalm 118:23 - This is the LORD s doing ; it is marvellous in our eyes.

6 Our Statement of Faith The New Testament Church Vero Beach Baptist Church will be established as a non-charismatic, independent Baptist church. As such, we believe the local church began by Jesus, and is composed of saved and baptized members. Two ordained offices are Pastor and Deacon, and two ordinances are Baptism and the Lord s Table, neither of which are sacraments with any saving power. The Holy Scriptures The infallible and inerrant Scriptures were given by God s inspiration to holy men of old and preserved in the King James Version for English speaking peoples. It is the sole authority for faith and practice for the church. The One Triune God God is perfect, infinite, immutable and eternal in His being, holiness, love, wisdom, and power. He is self-existent and self-revealing in three Persons the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, each of whom is to be honored and worshiped equally as true God. The Lord Jesus Christ Jesus is the only begotten Son, born of a virgin. He was tempted as we are, yet without sin. He gave himself in death upon the cross bearing the sin of the world, arose again from the dead and was glorified in the same body. He is our Advocate and Intercessor. The Holy Spirit God s Spirit is the divine Agent in nature, revelation, and redemption. He convicts the world of sin and regenerates those who believe. He indwells, baptizes, seals, empowers, guides, teaches, and sanctifies all who become children of God through Christ. The Creation And Fall Of Man Man is the direct creation of God, spirit and soul and body. By personal, man became a sinful creature and the progenitor of a fallen race. Under the righteous judgment and wrath of God, men have within themselves no means of salvation. Salvation By Grace Through Faith Salvation is the free gift of God, not earned by any work of man, but received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus. Believers receive the gift of eternal life, a perfect righteousness, deliverance from all condemnation, every spiritual resource needed godliness, and the divine guarantee that they shall never perish. The Last Days Eschatology is clearly understood by literal interpretation. The Rapture precedes the sevenyear Tribulation. After this is the return of Christ to the earth and His millennial kingdom. Following these are the Great White Throne judgment and finally the new Heaven and earth. Proverbs 4:2 - For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

7 Pastor Jim Blalock BEACON BAPTIST CHURCH - JUPITER, FL I am pleased to recommend Josh Robinson and his family as a church planter to the Vero Beach area. Josh has been serving as a school teacher and ministering to the local church for the past seven years. He has shown faithfulness, integrity and a strong desire to serve the Lord. There is no doubt in my mind that the Lord has gifted and given Josh the desire to preach and teach the Word of God. Josh will be sent out of our church and I recommend him without any reservation as a church planter/pastor worthy of financial and prayer support as he anticipates this very needy church plant in the city of Vero Beach. Pastor Mike Robinson CALVARY BAPTIST - MARATHON, FL Josh is an effective and creative communicator of the Gospel. He and Leah have faithfully served the Lord with a mind for winning souls and establishing New Testament churches in America. It is without reservation that I recommend them for financial support. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Dr. Wallace Cooley LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH - FT. PIERCE, FL It is with regard that I recommend Josh Robinson as a church planter in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida. I would ask you to prayerfully consider helping the Robinsons in their church planting endeavor and will be happy to answer any inquiries about them. Dr. John Goetsch WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE - LANCASTER, CA I am thrilled to recommend Brother and Mrs. Josh Robinson to you. These are two of God s choicest servants who have been called of God to plant a church, and they are excited to serve the Lord in this needy part of Florida. Your investment in their lives will reap eternal results that I believe will bring benefit to your ministry. Don t miss the opportunity to be a part of this new work in Vero Beach. Dr. Mark Rasmussen WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE - LANCASTER, CA It is my honor to recommend Mr. Josh Robinson and his wife as they follow the Lord s direction to plant a church in Vero Beach, Florida. It is my sincere belief that Brother and Mrs. Robinson will be faithful and persistent as they seek to make a difference in Vero Beach. I also want you to know that I believe they will be highly accountable to each of their supporting churches. Pastor Steve Stone LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH - INDIANAPOLIS, IN Josh has an unwavering Godly character and sound doctrine. I have seen over many years Josh is an amazingly talented man serving God with His talents. He is an outgoing and energetic young man that has a heart for God and people. Josh and his wife both have a strong desire to plant a church and serve God in what He has called them to do. I have no reservations to recommend Josh and Leah as a Godly man and wife for financial consideration and prayer support. Matthew 9:38 - Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will bring forth labourers into his harvest.

8 Reach Out to Us Pastor Josh Robinson PO Box 113 Vero Beach, FL (772) VeroBeachBaptist.com Facebook.com/VeroBeachBaptist Our Sending Church Pastor Jim Blalock Indiantown Rd. Jupiter, FL (561) BeaconBaptistChurch.org