Life around Liberty Christian Fellowship is taking on an exciting new look! On the last Sunday of 2007, over 80 members of our church were either installed into new leadership positions (trustees, elders, deacons, ministry coordinators), or renewed their commitments to continue to serve in their current leadership roles. It was a beautiful sight to behold... so many people, of all ages, with hearts ready to serve Jesus through the ministries of our church.
That's where I come in. In September, 2007, I was hired in the staff position of church administrator. Whereas there are elements of my job that require day to day business decisions, the majority of what I do is ministry related. Specifically, my role is to ensure that the staff and the lay leaders of our church are trained and equipped with the resources they need to do ministry. Recognizing that church is not just about great worship and teaching on Sunday mornings (but about an ongoing personal relationship with Jesus Christ), the pastor and elders hired me to develop and manage a broad base ministry vision, where the needs of the congregation can be met throughout the week.
So what does that look like exactly? We have identified areas of ministry that directly meet the spiritual and physical needs of our congregation and our community. Additionally, we have placed (or are in the process of placing) leaders from our congregation in the role of coordinator over each of these identified areas of ministry. Each coordinator builds a ministry team with people who are passionate about serving in their specific area of ministry, and equips, as well as resources ,those people. For example, Becky Rogers is the coordinator over the children's ministry. Becky has formed a ministry team of approximately six others who come alongside her to pray for the children, develop and maintain the children's ministry mission through agreed upon goals and objectives, and hold each other accountable to the ministry standards of excellence. Each of these team members are passionate about growing the spiritual lives of the children, and are deeply involved in serving in this critical ministry. As coordinator, Becky also identifies and invites others within the congregation who have a special heart for the children's ministry to serve in this area.
My goal is to duplicate this style of service in every identified area of ministry at Liberty. Currently, we have many coordinators in place who are actively developing their specific ministry, and looking for people ready to serve. Ministries that we are developing at this time include the areas of children's ministry, youth, adult formation (small group bible studies or cell groups), family life, hispanic ministry, congregational care, worship team, prayer, intercessory prayer, evangelism, missions, building and grounds, media and technology, hospitality, and first impressions. Future website plans allow for each ministry to have a place to communicate their mission, calendar of events, opportunities for growing and serving, etc. Until then, please contact me if you would like more information or if you are interested in serving in a specific area of ministry. There is more opportunity than ever to get connected and grow in 2008!
Donna Parker
Church Administrator
(252) 441-6592, extension 24
donnpar@charterinternet.com
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