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TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting Point ............................. 4 Engaging at SBC ....................... 5 Reaching Out ........................... 10 Discovering Our Purpose ....... 16 Investing in Generations ........ 20 Vision, Mission, Values ........... 22
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WELCOME! I’m so glad you’ve chosen to visit Scottsdale Bible Church. You and your family are important to us and we want you to feel comfortable and welcome. Whether this is your first time at one of our services or you’re just exploring us further, I hope this resource gives you a picture of some of the opportunities you’ll find here. We believe church isn’t somewhere you go, but something we are. God is actively involved in the lives of His people here, and we want you to be a part of it.
Whether you’d like to get involved in serving our community, travel across the globe to help others, or connect with a few new friends and get to know God better — there is a place for you here. Life is better when we’re connected in community. I hope you’ll join us for an upcoming Starting Point experience to learn more about the opportunities and next steps available to you. Once again, welcome!
Jamie Rasmussen, Senior Pastor
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NEW HERE? Whether you’re new to a relationship with Christ, new to Scottsdale Bible, or looking to get more involved here, STARTING POINT is for you. Held periodically throughout the year, Starting Point will give you a chance to ask questions, hear about opportunities at the church, get to know our pastors and staff, and meet some new friends. It’s a great place to get connected and discover ways to grow in your relationship with God. Sign up at scottsdalebible.com/start.
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3 WAY S TO E N G AG E AT S COT T S DA L E B I B L E C H U R C H
WORSHIP
CONNECT
SERVE
Worship is an opportunity to gather with others and joyfully respond to God for who He is and what He has done in our lives.
It’s easy to feel anonymous in a large church. Getting connected in a small group is key to being cared for and challenged to live out the gospel in our everyday lives.
Serving is one of the best ways to meet new people and get involved with helping others in our community. Whatever your interests and talents may be, there’s a place for you to make a difference. 5
C O N T E M P O R A RY Saturday Nights
BLENDED
MODERN
Sunday Mornings
Neil Montgomery Campus Pastor
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Rustin Rossello Campus Pastor
7601 East Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
U N I Q U E LY TRADITIONAL
Rae Larson Campus Pastor
WORSHIP
C O N T E M P O R A RY
We are one church in multiple locations. During our weekend services, you’ll encounter dynamic Bible teaching with real-life application, engaging media, and a range of music styles to inspire your personal expression of worship. Most weekends, each of our locations receives the message from the Shea Worship Center via live simulcast video. Each community has their own campus pastor and worship leader. Cactus Campus also has their own staff and programs. To learn more and choose a campus, visit scottsdalebible.com.
Rick Holman Campus Pastor
2501 East Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85032
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CONNECT The best way to feel connected and live out what you’re learning in church is to meet frequently with a small group and allow them to walk alongside you in your spiritual journey. Small groups meet in homes all over the Valley and at each of our campuses. Join others to explore how the Bible applies to every area of life — your career, family, marriage, finances, personal growth and more. To learn more about available groups, visit scottsdalebible.com/groups. We have groups for men, women, couples and singles. Let us help you find one that’s right for you!
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SERVE One of the best ways to experience community and grow in your faith is to get involved in helping others. God designed us to live a life of significance and purpose. Serving is a great way to find out what that means for you. If you don’t already have a place to serve, we have a great tool on our website to help you find one. More than 100 different opportunities are posted at scottsdalebible.com/serve. Discover which one is right for you.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
HOPE RESPONSE Training Hope Responders to help heal the hearts, homes, experience and gatherings of those who are suffering.
REFUGEE MINISTRY Enabling hundreds of Burmese refugees to learn English and math, receive housing support, and hear about Christ's love through caring mentors.
As a church, we’re passionate about reaching beyond ourselves to care for those around us. We strive to follow Jesus’ example by loving and serving the poor, hurting, broken and forgotten in our community. At least 3,000 of our people are involved in service opportunities within our church and with our 14 local ministry partners. Through selfless service, sacrifice and love, people in our church are bringing hope in our community and beyond.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CLINIC Providing health and dental care to struggling families in our inner city.
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ALONGSIDE MINISTRIES Encouraging prisoners to discover God's purpose for their lives through Christ-centered mentoring.
NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES Volunteering thousands of hours to impact urban families, and giving more than 700 new back-to-school shoes to at-risk children.
CHIEF MINISTRY Sharing Christ's love, equipping churches, and providing Thanksgiving turkeys each year for our Native American neighbors.
MATTHEW 25 _________________________________________ PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION Serving, feeding, clothing and providing comfort for our homeless neighbors with dignity and love.
CHANGING LIVES WOMEN’S CENTER Helping women and children as they work through addiction and abuse issues and rebuild their lives.
HOUSE OF REFUGE/ HOPE/PROMISE Helping men, single moms and their children with transitional housing and support.
APARTMENT LIFE Sending CARES Teams into apartment communities to change the world by loving their neighbors. 11
I M PA C T I N G LIVES IN TA N Z A N I A Since 2004, people from Scottsdale Bible have been sharing Christ’s transformational power with two African communities through compassionate care and quality education.
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More than 800 children are being educated in the two schools we have developed and continue to support in Mairowa and Kondoa. Through child sponsorship and project initiatives, God is bringing vast improvements to the development and welfare of these villages. The children are thriving in an environment where they receive an excellent education, food, clothing, healthcare, and clean water. They are also learning from the Bible and discovering Jesus’ love for them. Each year, 70-90 students graduate from the two schools and many continue on to secondary school. God is transforming these Tanzanian villages, one child at a time.
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NUMBER OF COUNTRIES SERVED
REACHING T H E LO S T AROUND THE WORLD God has called Scottsdale Bible to be a globally minded, missional church. If you’d like to join us in reaching out to the lost and hurting, there are many places for you to get involved and make a difference.
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NUMBER OF GLOBAL MISSION PARTNERS
47
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YOUTH AND ADULT TRIPS Each year, dozens of teams and hundreds of people experience the adventure of serving God and others in a foreign country.
EUROPE Through strategic leadership, education, and church partnerships, we are impacting this increasingly secular culture with the hope of the gospel.
MIDDLE EAST By partnering with the Jordan Theological Seminary, the Palestine Bible Society, Arab Women Today and Egypt’s largest evangelical church, Scottsdale Bible is empowering leaders and impacting lives in this region.
MISSION PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD Currently, we support 47 missionaries who partner with local leaders and volunteers to impact communities with the gospel of Christ.
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D I S C OV E R I N G O U R P U R P O S E We believe that we've been called to make a difference in our community. At Scottsdale Bible, we’re on a mission to become all God intends us to be. This is a great place to ask questions, discover more about Jesus, and experience God in transforming ways. We invite you to join us as we impact our community with God’s love and grace in ways that matter for eternity. 16
BIBLE TEACHING Discover how the Bible relates to your life in the 21st century through relevant messages on various books of the Bible and current topics. You’ll leave every weekend with practical applications for everyday life.
FAMILIES & MARRIAGE Learn great ways to build, nourish and strengthen all your relationships. Whether you’re preparing for a wedding, seeking revitalization in your marriage, or looking for parenting tips, you’ll find classes and studies available throughout the week to meet your needs. 17
MEN Hundreds of men gather each week in large and small groups on each of our campuses to be encouraged, strengthened, and challenged in their faith. They discuss topics relevant to work, home and community life, and find ways to serve others together. 18
WOMEN Nearly 700 women meet throughout the week for morning and evening Bible studies, classes, Moms groups, and social events at our two campuses. They also participate in exciting events and retreats. Women’s Ministry is a great place to grow and build friendships.
SENIOR ADULTS Adults ages 60 and above have a wealth of opportunities to enjoy time together as part of our Hearty Souls weekly fellowship and teaching, small groups and classes, Encore Choir, or Fitness and Balance classes. Our veterans also meet regularly for special events.
COUNSELING SERVICES
CARE & HELP At Scottsdale Bible, our pastors, staff and volunteers are privileged to come alongside you to provide spiritual, practical and emotional care and support. We offer counseling resources, support groups, and biblical education concerning finances, career, faith and relational issues. Call the church throughout the week if you’d like prayer or support in any area and we’ll put you in touch with someone who can assist you.
Our counseling team provides biblically based, compassionate care for those in the midst of life challenges. The team includes trained counselors and volunteers who are available to meet with you, discuss your needs in a confidential setting, and offer counseling options and resources to support you.
SUPPORT GROUPS In partnership with our counseling team, we offer comfort through numerous support groups facilitated by leaders who have often had personal experience with the particular topic. Support groups are available for those facing life issues such as divorce, grief, career transition, addictions, relationship challenges, abuse, self-image, post-abortion and more.
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I N V E S T I N G I N G E N E R AT I O N S
DISCOVERY KIDS NURSERY BIRTH TO AGE 2 Babies and toddlers experience a safe, caring, and fun place to hear about Jesus’ love for them.
CLUB 56
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Our high-energy 5th and 6th graders enjoy dynamic teaching, fun activities, and time to connect with friends. Camps and crazy events round out the Club 56 experience.
DISCOVERY KIDS AGES 3 TO 4TH GRADE Active kids connect with God through energetic music, interactive activities and engaging age-appropriate lessons in a fun environment.
MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle school students gather for music, a motivating message, and time to talk about how it applies to their lives. They also invite friends to hang out and hear about Jesus at fun events and camps.
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
Each week our high school students meet to experience incredible music, be challenged in their faith, and share life together. They also get away for amazing camps, mission trips and events.
College students and young adults (ages 18-25) from all over the Valley meet for great worship, teaching, relationship building, and fun at the Shea Campus on Tuesday nights.
SINGLES
SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Young adults and singles groups of all ages meet for social and service events and gather weekly for small groups. They strive to live out Christ’s teaching in authentic community.
Kids and adults with physical and cognitive challenges experience the love of Jesus in a welcoming atmosphere. Their parents and caregivers also enjoy special events and gatherings.
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OUR VISION Create a community of Christ-followers marked by unwavering faith and unconditional love.
OUR MISSION WIN people to faith in Jesus Christ; BUILD them up in their faith; and SEND them out to win and build others in their spheres of influence.
OUR VALUES Regardless of what we are involved in, these four values: transformational Bible teaching, engaging worship, authentic community, and servicebased outreach—each supported by grace—are distinct to Scottsdale Bible Church and define who we are. 22
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