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Launch Team Development Calendar
October 22, 2025 - March 22, 2026
Weekly Meeting Structure (1 Hour)
Devotional & Bible Study (30 min)Growth Track
Spiritual foundation and growth
Outreach & Leadership Development (30 min)Launch Team Training
Bus ministry planning & team training
Launch Team Meeting #1
Oct 22
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
First meeting - set the vision and tone
Launch Team Meeting #2
Nov 5
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
Interest Party #1
Nov 18
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Community outreach and connection event
Launch Team Meeting #3
Nov 19
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
Thanksgiving
Nov 27
Thursday, November 27, 2025
NO MEETING - Holiday break
Launch Team Meeting #4
Dec 3
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
Interest Party #2
Dec 9
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Community outreach and connection event
Launch Team Meeting #5
Dec 17
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
Last meeting before Christmas break
Christmas Day
Dec 25
Thursday, December 25, 2025
NO MEETING - Holiday break
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Thursday, January 1, 2026
NO MEETING - Holiday break
Launch Team Meeting #6
Jan 7
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
Back from holiday break - momentum building
Interest Party #3
Jan 11
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Community outreach and connection event
Launch Team Meeting #7
Jan 21
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
Launch Team Meeting #8
Feb 4
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
Interest Party #4
Feb 8
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Community outreach and connection event
Launch Team Meeting #9
Feb 18
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
• 30 min: Devotional & Bible Study
• 30 min: Outreach & Leadership Development
CRITICAL PREP MEETING
Mar 4
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
• Gear up for practice services
• Final training preparations
• Service roles assignment
• Practice drill logistics review
Key transition point - moving into execution phase
Practice Service #1
Mar 8
Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Full Sunday service mockup
• Test all systems and roles
• Timing and flow practice
• Debrief and adjust
First full run-through - expect learning moments
Longwood Spring Break
Mar 9-13
March 9-13, 2026
Students away - no activities scheduled
Practice Service #2
Mar 15
Sunday, March 15, 2026
• Second full service mockup
• Implement improvements from first practice
• Final adjustments
• Team confidence building
Final practice before launch week
FINAL Launch Team Meeting
Mar 18
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• 30 min: Devotional & Vision Casting
• 30 min: Final Launch Day Details
• Prayer and commissioning
• Last-minute questions
Final gathering before launch - celebration and prayer
🎉 LAUNCH SUNDAY 🎉
Mar 22
Sunday, March 22, 2026
FIRST PUBLIC SERVICE - All systems go!
Phase 1: Foundation
Oct 22 - Feb 18: Build team, develop leaders, stay engaged through service
Phase 2: Preparation
Mar 4 - Mar 15: Intense training, two practice services, final refinements
Phase 3: Launch
Mar 18 - Mar 22: Final meeting, prayer, and GO TIME!