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Atlantic Caribbean Union

Four Fields, One Mission – Intra-Union Evangelism Roadmap (2026–2030)

“RISE”

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Introduction

Purpose of the Intra-Union Evangelism initiative

Vision: 'Four Fields, One Mission – Preparing a people for the coming of the Lord'

Five-year plan culminating in 2030

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Fields and Designated Years of Impact

2026

North Bahamas Conference

2027

South Bahamas Conference

2028

Cayman Islands Conference

2029

Turks and Caicos Islands Conference

2030

Union-Wide Reinforcement & Festival of the Laity

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Lay Federation Rally

Timing: 1st Quarter

Key Actions:

Host rallies, training, mobilization, celebration

Activate Evangelism Council in each Conference

Responsibility: Conference PM Directors, Union

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Discipleship Training

Timing: 1st Quarter 2026, Ongoing

Scope: All local churches

Key Actions:

Train/support local discipleship facilitators

Integrate new members into structured pathways

Conference/Union Certification

Responsibility: Local Churches, Conference PM, SS & Retention Departments

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Bible Counselors Training & Field Practicum

Timing: 1st and 2nd Quarters

Key Actions:

Local Church Recruiting

Conference-level training & field practicum

Conference/Union Certification

Responsibility: Local Churches, Conferences, Union

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Lay Preachers Training

Timing: 2nd Quarter

Key Actions:

Train Lay Members in sermon preparation & delivery

Prepare for Lay Preach-A-Thon

Conference/Union Certification: Curriculum, certification, record-keeping

Responsibility: Conferences, Union

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Intra-Union Lay Preach-A-Thon

Timing: 3rd Quarter, Union-wide reinforcement in 2030

Key Actions:

Mobilize Lay Preachers

Coordinate preaching schedules

Union Certification: Orientation, Documentation

Responsibility: Local Churches, Conferences, Union

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Major Community Impact Initiative

  • Timing: 2-3 Months Before Impact
  • Key Actions:
  • Large-scale outreach
  • Integrated teams
  • Responsibility: Conferences, Local Churches

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Door-to-Door Prayer & Literature Distribution

Timing: 2-3 Months before Impact

Key Actions:

Prayer Visitation

Literature Distribution

Record & follow-up contacts

Responsibility: Local Churches, Conferences, Union Oversight

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Retention, Mentorship, and Consolidation of New Members

Timing: 4th Quarter of each year

Scope: All local churches across the four conferences

Key Actions:

• Provide training on mentorship and retention strategies for new members

• Equip local leaders to guide new members into ongoing discipleship

• Implement follow-up and consolidation programs to strengthen church membership

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Retention, Mentorship, and Consolidation of New Members

• Union-approved curriculum for mentorship and retention

• Certification of church leaders and mentors upon completion of training

• Standardized reporting on new member integration and retention

•Responsibility: Local Churches, Conference PM/Retention Ministries

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2030 Grand Finale – Festival of the Laity

Celebrate 5 years of Evangelism and Discipleship

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Honor Pastors and Lay Members

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Highlight transformation and mission success

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