"…and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people, who will be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2 | ESV
About the Program

What Is The Timothy Strategy?

The Timothy Strategy is a one-year lay leadership development cohort at First Baptist Eastman, built around the simple but profound command of 2 Timothy 2:2. It is not a class - it is a calling. We are looking for faithful people who sense a stirring toward greater gospel usefulness and are ready to be equipped, challenged, and sent.

Each cohort is intentionally small - 8 to 12 participants - and shaped by deep mentorship, rigorous biblical training, and hands-on ministry experience. The goal is not merely to produce knowledgeable Christians, but to multiply reproducing disciples who will, in turn, entrust the truth to others.

Called
Recognized by God, yourself, and the community of faith
Equipped
Rooted in Scripture, formed in character, skilled in ministry
Sent
Deployed into the body and the world to multiply disciples
Framework

Four Core Pillars

The Word
Deep expository study, biblical theology, and doctrinal formation rooted in Scripture.
The Gospel
Evangelism training, apologetics, and gospel-centered ministry in everyday life.
The Church
Ecclesiology, church roles, worship, ordinances, and shepherding the flock.
The Life
Spiritual disciplines, family, personal integrity, and leadership character.
Program Structure

How the Year Is Structured

The Timothy Strategy runs on a full 52-week track, September through September. Participants engage in personal study and assignments between sessions from home. Each track cohort meets together one to two times per month, and once a month all cohorts come together for a full combined gathering.

01
Full-Year Track
The program runs September to September - 52 weeks of intentional formation with home-based assignments, readings, and personal growth work between sessions.
02
Cohort Gatherings
Each cohort meets one to two times per month in smaller track groups for focused teaching, discussion, and skill development with pastoral leadership.
03
Combined Gatherings
Once a month, all cohorts come together for a full shared gathering - worship, joint teaching, and cross-cohort community.
04
Mentor Relationships
Every participant is paired with a pastor or mature leader who walks alongside them through the year with accountability, care, and personalized guidance.
05
Practical Ministry Experience
Participants complete real ministry assignments - sharing the gospel, leading Bible studies, serving the body, and a culminating ministry practicum.
06
Personal Growth Plan
Each participant develops a customized plan covering spiritual disciplines, reading assignments, and a defined area of ministry focus for the year.
Eligibility

Who Should Apply?

  • People who are members in good standing at First Baptist Eastman
  • People who sense a call toward greater gospel usefulness and leadership
  • People with a pattern of faithfulness in the Word, in prayer, and in the local church
  • People willing to commit to the full year - gatherings, mentorship, and ministry assignments

"The things you have heard from me… entrust to faithful people."

This is not a program. It is a chain of grace - and you may be the next link.

Get Involved

Next Steps

How to Express Interest

  1. 1 Fill out the interest form available at the Welcome Center or online.
  2. Plan to attend one of our informational meetings:
    Sunday, July 12 Wednesday, July 15
    We will share full details, answer your questions, and help you discern whether The Timothy Strategy is the right next step for you.

Contact

Pastor Todd Crosby
First Baptist Eastman
Eastman, Georgia

Todd@fbceastman.com

fbceastman.com

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