Is Summit Church Perfect for You?

The purpose of Step 1 is to orient you to all things Summit Church, so that you can discern if this is the family of faith that God has for you.

Discover How God SHAPED You

The purpose of Step 2 is to guide you to discover God’s unique purpose for your life, how He has uniquely shaped you for that purpose, and how to live the life He had in mind when He made you.

How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Church

The purpose of Step 3 is to teach you how to connect in life giving community with other believers, continually grow in your faith, remain healthy, and find your place in service to others. People who complete Step 3 are eligible to be a Level One Volunteer.

Volunteers

Level One Volunteers serve in task-oriented roles and can “belong before they believe”. They are not given a position of spiritual authority or influence.

Level One Prerequisites:

• Complete Steps 1-3

• Consider Summit your home church

• Successfully interview with a Level Two (or higher) leader

Level One Expectations:

• Attend at least 36 times per year

• Serve at least 12 times per year

• Participate in Team Meetings

• Continue personal development in your role

• Willing to submit to Team Leader authority

• Willing to fill in for emergency vacancies if available

Level One Opportunities:

• Parking Team

• Welcome Team

• Hospitality Team

• Events Team

• Coffee Bar Team

• Summit Kids: Early Childhood Team

• Usher Team

• Worship Team Musicians

• Production Team

• JV Dream Team (4th-8th grade student volunteers)

• Facilities Team

How to Impact Your Oikos

The purpose of Step 4 is to equip you with strategies and tools for making an impact where you live, work, study, and play. You will discover the ease and power of living on mission as you join in on what God is already doing in your Oikos.

Intro to Christian Leadership

The purpose of Step 5 is to orient our hearts and minds to a Biblical view of Leadership, as taught and modeled by Jesus Christ. You will learn the nature and wisdom of Kingdom Leadership in the way of Jesus. People who complete Step 5 are released to serve in roles of spiritual influence.

Facilitating Communities for Connection and Growth

The purpose of Step 6 is to equip you to effectively facilitate community within the various groups of people in your life. These principles equip you in your family, community group, work groups, and anywhere you find yourself with a focused community of people. People who complete Step 6 are eligible to Lead Ministry Teams and Community Groups.

Volunteer, Community Group Leader, Ministry Team Leader

Level Two Volunteers are Ministry Partners who commit to the larger purpose of Summit Church and its Vision. They are released to serve with greater responsibility and spiritual influence. Some will lead teams or groups, and depending on their role, minister to non-volunteer church attendees during a weekend gathering or special events.

Level Two Prerequisites:

• Success at Level One, with recommendation from a Level Two Team Leader

• Faithfully serving for three months

• Faithful to the four commitments of Ministry Partners: (Attendance, Community Group, Tithe, Serving)

• Complete Step 5

• Complete Step 6 To be a Community Group Leader or Ministry Team Leader

• Successful Interview with a Level Three (or higher) leader

Level Two Expectations:

• Serve at least 24 times per year

• Willing to assist with recruiting, training, team communications, and scheduling

• Able to recognize teammates who are struggling, or not putting in the effort for excellence, and help them to succeed

• Willing to submit to Coach authority

• Offer pastoral care to those you serve with and/or lead

Level Two Opportunities:

• Summit Kids: Elementary Team

• Students Team

• Worship Team Vocalists

• Prayer Team

• Church Online Host Team

• Safety Team

• Admin Team

• Internships

Ministry Partners are those people who commit to the larger purpose of Summit Church and our Vision. These are the partners who will flow in the purposes of the Church even when they don't get their personal preferences met.

Ministry Partners have a prominent voice in selecting a new Lead Pastor and speaking into the future of Summit Church. All Elders are selected from among this group.

Ministry Partners make four commitments:

1. To attend faithfully on Sundays.

2. To be a vibrant part of a Community Group.

3. To give the tithe to God through Summit Church.

4. To serve the mission of Jesus on or outside of the Summit campus.

Leading High-Performance Teams

At Summit Church, we believe the greatest ministry impact occurs through teams. The purpose of Step 7 is to equip coaches to help their leaders to build, lead, equip, and mobilize High-Performance Teams.

Intro to Christian Coaching

The purpose of Step 8 is to equip coaches with the skills, tools, and resources to facilitate outstanding coaching in the life of their leaders. You will learn the basic skills of effective coaching and how to utilize the tools and platforms provided for the coaching relationship.

Coaching Excellence

The purpose of Step 9 is to deepen your Coaching toolbox, strengthen your Coaching muscles, and help your leaders to grow in ways they have never dreamed possible.

Coach

Coaches provide pastoral care and leadership development to the most important leaders at Summit Church; Community Group Leaders and Ministry Team Leaders. The most pastorally gifted leaders at Summit belong here, as they love and develop people on the front lines of Ministry impact.

Level Three Prerequisites:

• Success at Level Two, with recommendation from a Level Three Leader

• Faithfully serving for 6 months in Level Two Ministry

• Completed Steps 7-9

• Successful interview with a Level Four (or higher) leader

Level Three Expectations:

• Willing to submit to their Director/Pastor authority

• Offer excellent leadership and pastoral care to your Leaders

Level Three Opportunities:

• Coach five to seven Community Group Leaders or Ministry Team Leaders

• Residencies

Culture of Leadership & Responsibility

The purpose of Step 10 is to equip department leaders with the cultural and organizational framework for the highest level of servant leadership, personal responsibility, and powerful teams.

Leadership Pipeline

The purpose of Step 11 is to equip Department Leaders to design, recruit, equip, and release an endless supply of leaders through the construction and operation of a formal Leadership Pipeline. Identifying, equipping, and releasing new leaders is one of the greatest joys of leadership!

Making Room for Young Eagles to Soar

The purpose of Step 12 is to equip Department Leaders to effectively lead an inter-generational community of leaders. You will understand generational challenges, leverage generational strengths, and equip the next generation of leaders together.

Director, Pastor

Directors and Pastors lead five to seven Coaches. This level of leadership is eligible for vocational employment at Summit. Leaders who desire to be Pastors may be required to pursue further academic requirements.

Level Four Prerequisites:

• Success at Level Three with Recommendation from a Pastor or Director

• Faithful Coach for two years

• Completed Steps 10-12

• Successful interview with the Lead Pastor and Elder Team

Level Four Expectations:

• Willing to manage a budget with supervision

• Offer leadership and pastoral care to your Coaches

Level Four Opportunities:

• Lead a Ministry Department at Summit Church

• Eligible for vocational employment at Summit

• Receive Vocational Ministry Placement Assistance from Summit Leadership (optional)

Organizational Leadership

The purpose of Step 13 is to understand the basics of Organizational Leadership and to be equipped to enter service at this level of leadership with the training necessary for success.

Strategic Planning

The purpose of Step 14 is to equip Organizational Leaders to facilitate the steps of Strategic Planning. This is useful for projects, seasons of the year, release of new initiatives, and annual planning for operation and finance.

Organizational Finance

The purpose of Step 15 is to equip Organizational Leaders with the Financial acumen to analyze, plan, and effectively lead the financial aspects of their organization.

Lead Pastor, Elder, Organizational Leader

Level Five leaders are organizational leaders who provide servant leadership to a local church or organization. These leaders are also eligible to serve as Elders at Summit Church if called upon.

Level Five Prerequisites:

• Faithfully serving as a Pastor or Director for 2 years with Lead Pastor and Elder recommendations

• Complete Steps 13-15

• Lead Pastors must complete Ordination level academic requirements

• Elders must complete Elder-specific training

• Successful Interview with the Lead Pastor and the Elder Team

Level Five Expectations:

• Effectively Lead a church or organization (optional)

• Serve as an Elder at Summit, if called upon

• Offer leadership and pastoral care to Summit leaders and ministry partners at all levels

Level Five Opportunities:

• Lead a campus or organization on behalf of Summit (optional)

• Receive support from Summit to help launch a church or organization (optional)