OT INFORMATIONAL EVENT

Facilitator Talking Points

Welcome & Opening Prayer (5 Minutes)

Suggested Welcome
“This meeting is about helping men grow spiritually through intentional relationships. We want to introduce you to a tool that has impacted thousands of men over the last 50+ years—Operation Timothy.”

Opening Prayer
Pray for:
* Open hearts
* Spiritual growth
* Courage to pursue discipleship
* Future disciplemaking relationships

Why Discipleship Matters (7 Minutes)

Discipleship is the process of helping an individual grow in Christ in the context of a relationship, leading that individual to disciple another.

Discipleship is a lifelong process of spiritual growth. It shows individuals progressing from being unconvinced, through evangelism (cultivating, sowing, and harvesting), to becoming a believer and then maturing through stages of disciplemaking—from spiritual infancy to adulthood—ultimately becoming a disciplemaker who helps others grow.

2 Timothy 2:2 ~ "The things which you have heard from me... entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."

Key Scriptures:
* Mark 1:16
* Matthew 11:29
* 1 Corinthians 11:1
* Matthew 28:19–20

Points to consider:
* Jesus commanded it.
* Spiritual growth doesn't happen automatically.
* Life-on-life relationships transform people.
* Multiplication is God's strategy.
* Discipleship is God's plan.

What is Operation Timothy? (8 Minutes)

Suggested Overview
Operation Timothy (OT) is a relational disciplemaking tool inspired by the New Testament relationship between Paul and Timothy. OT gives men a simple but powerful framework for growing in Christ alongside another man. For more than 50 years, CBMC men have used OT to:
* Grow spiritually
* Build biblical foundations
* Develop lifelong habits of obedience to Jesus
* Learn how to disciple others

Emphasize:
* Biblical and Relational (not just informational)
* Progresses from basic to advanced
* Encourages interaction
* Requires limited preparation
* Designed for reproduction

20 Topical Bible Studies (15 Minutes)
The Interactive Content is available in Digital form at the website, advance.cbmc.com, or in Book Form (order via Amazon). It is presented in three books: Life Questions, Life Foundations, and Life Perspectives.

Book 1 - Life Questions
Main Theme: Exploring life’s biggest questions through the lens of faith.
Chapters Include:
* What is the purpose of life?
* Is the Bible credible?
* Where is God?
* Who is Jesus?
* Why did Jesus come?
* Can I be accepted and forgiven?
Facilitator Emphasis
“This is often where men begin asking deeper questions about who God is and who they are.”

Book 2 — Life Foundations
Main Theme: Building a strong biblical foundation.
Chapters Include:
* New life in Christ
* Our new identity
* The battle: The world, flesh, and devil
* Dealing with temptation
* Discovering the Holy Spirit
* Communicating with God
* Telling others our story
Facilitator Emphasis
“This book helps men move from curiosity to conviction and consistency.”

Book 3 — Life Perspectives
Main Theme: Living a life of Kingdom impact.
Chapters Include:
* Digging into the Bible
* Knowing God's will
*Becoming a person of character
* Relationships
* Kingdom perspectives
* Your calling as an insider
*Multiplying your life
Facilitator Emphasis
“This phase focuses on multiplying your faith into the lives of others.”

Testimony / Story (7 Minutes)

Suggested Format Invite:
A man who completed OT, OR Someone currently going through OT
Prompt Questions:
* What impact has OT had on your faith?
* What surprised you most?
* How did the relationship aspect help?
* What would you say to someone considering it?
Facilitator Tip: Keep testimony authentic and practical rather than overly polished.

Live Demo of the Advance Platform (10 Minutes) - advance.cbmc.com

Suggested Demo Flow
1. Show login/homepage
2. Navigate to Operation Timothy
3. Show: Digital lessons - Progress tracking - Discussion format - Accessibility on phone/tablet/computer
4. Demonstrate how mentor/disciple relationships can engage together

Helpful Emphasis
* Easy access anywhere
* Structured but relational
* Flexible pace
* Helps maintain consistency

Next Steps & Invitation (5 Minutes)

Suggested Invitation
“We don’t want tonight to just be information—we want it to become transformation.”
Practical Next Steps
Invite attendees to:
* Pray about a one-on-one discipleship relationship
* Create an account & Explore Advance.cbmc.com
* Speak with leaders after the event or when ready to become a Timothy or Paul

Optional:
* Provide digital or printed QR code to Advance
* Hand out Interest form or send link to a digital interest form
* Have a live demo scheduled and invite them to participate (live or online)
* Offer follow-up coffee conversations

Q&A + Closing Prayer (3 Minutes)

Suggested Closing Prayer Focus
* Spiritual growth
* Courage to pursue discipleship
* Future disciplemaking relationships
* Kingdom impact through faithful men