Ministry Teams

Christian Development
This ministry team’s function is to see that excellent Bible instruction, fellowship, and caring ministry to one another is being offered in groups; with a view to winning people to Christ and maturing them in Christ. The scope of this team includes Adult Sunday School, Adult Small Groups, the Church Library, and providing various educational materials and opportunities.

Benelovent
This ministry team’s function is to see that the physical needs of the membership are being met in crisis times and that they are also being supported emotionally.

Building
This ministry team’s function is to see that the building is maintained in such a way as to be conductive for worship and growth activities.

Children’s Ministry
This ministry team’s function is to help children became followers of Jesus Christ. The children’s ministry team seeks to do this by following six core values of the children’s ministry: child-targeted, safety, fun, teaching the Bible creatively, intentionally shepherding in small groups, and being relevant and application-oriented. The scope of this team’s responsibility (birth through 5th grade) includes the nursery, children’s worship, children’s Sunday School, Vacation Bible school, summer camp, nursery cradle roll program, and special events.

Fellowship
This ministry team’s function is to nurture the oneness and warmth of fellowship among this congregation, with a view to develop an atmosphere of assimilation.

Finance
This ministry team’s function is to see that the financial responsibilities of the congregation are met, so that the work of other ministry teams are neither hindered nor limited.

Grounds
This ministry team’s function is to see that the grounds are maintained in such a way as to be a good witness to the community.

Men’s Ministry
This ministry team’s function is to provide activities that will encouragement to grow in their love for Christ and to fellowship with one another.

Missions
This ministry team’s function is to see that the congregation is continually aware of and supportive of worldwide evangelism and benevolent work.

Outreach
This ministry team’s function is to develop the evangelism and outreach ministries of First Christian Church. The goal is to attract new visitors, make them feel welcome, help them to become assimilated into the life of the church, and build a solid foundation for developing a deep faith and close relationship with Christ.

Preschool
This ministry team’s function is to oversee and support the preschool director and teachers in maintaining a program which will meet the needs of the children and serve as an outreach of the congregation.

Women’s Ministry
This ministry team’s function is to minister to the needs of the women of FCC by offering opportunities that enrich, encourage, and evangelize.

Worship & Arts
This team works to provide everyone an opportunity to have a personal experience with God in a corporate setting no matter their spiritual maturity level. As the team plans services and events, they remain sensitive to the fact that people have unique ways of connecting with God and the team strives to help them do that on a regular basis. This team oversees all aspect of the weekly worship services. They also plan special events of celebration like Christmas and Easter.

Technology
This ministry team’s function is to maintain and enhance the technological systems so that the ministerial and office staff members have the proper technological tools to effectively carry out their ministries.

Youth
The goal of this ministry team is to see to it that these five purposes are accomplished in the Youth Program: Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, and Outreach. The scope of this ministry team includes Youth Sunday School, Bible Bowl, Youth Groups, Discipleship, Youth Service, etc.