Church Ministries

Jesus loved little children, and valued them highly. He empathized with the plight of sick children and their parents, and often went out of His way to heal a sick child (Matt. 5:35-43; Mark 7:25-30; Luke 9:38-42). He enjoyed interacting with the children in the temple (Matt. 21:15). When His disciples minimized the value of…

Many of us believe that children are our future. Children are the church’s future. Therefore, the church, parents and teachers have the responsibility to nurture and train them to become strong future members and leaders. How about the present? Should we not begin our training now instead of pressing the pause button on children? Research…

Finances are an integral part of the ministry of the laity. A person with integrity and business skills is elected as church treasurer with the important responsibility for local church finances. The work of the church treasurer is sometimes not recognized as a ministry because it is done behind the scenes. Nevertheless, it is a…

   Community Services and Hope Mission 360, Inc. will host a Community Fall Resource Fair on October 19th at 11am-1pm. Free food, medical checks and housing assistance will be provided.    

The guiding principles of the Bible direct that Christians nurture the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of the individuals, couples and families who constitute the fabric of fellowship in the church. When the church ministers to the needs of families as Christ did, they are restored to wholeness. Families who feel complete, and…

When a person steps into a church for the first time, he or she evaluates the atmosphere. He asks himself: “Will they accept me? Will it be easy to make friends? Will my spiritual and personal needs be met? Will it be easy to find my way around? Will my family like it here?” The…

Health ministries are an integral part of the mission of the Adventist Church. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Cor. 10:31). Health ministry is the gospel of Christ illustrated, the message of God practiced. Without it, the gospel witness is muted; it is…

The Hospitality Committee is excited to announce the return of our Family Bring-and-Share Fellowship Lunch! This cherished tradition is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community, share delicious food, and enjoy each other’s company. How It Works: Mark your calendars and plan to join us after the service on the first and…

The men’s ministry department fills an important role in the church, in that the department works to encourage, lead, and nurture men who serve as brothers, husbands, fathers, and ministry leaders. The department is responsible for organizing, planning, and directing programs that will meet the unique spiritual and emotional needs of the men of the…

Sacred music is an important part of public worship. The church must exercise care in selecting choir members and other musicians who will rightly represent Church principles. They should be members of the church, the Sabbath School, or the Adventist Youth Ministries. Because they occupy a conspicuous place in church services, they should be examples…

Most of the heroes of the New Testament church were evangelists. The personal ministry of Jesus in saving the lost (the woman at the well, Zacchaeus, etc.) continues to be the primary model; but Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Philip, Steven, Timothy, and John Mark all figure prominently in early church history because they worked tirelessly and…

Prayer Ministry is an essential element for a praying church. He or she is a person who will help to integrate prayer into the total life of the church and church calendar – at the conference level, and at the local church. Persons interested in this ministry should possess the following: (1) a strong personal…

Free exercise of religion is like a fragile flower; it must receive the most vigorous protection possible and the most gentle care to be found. Within it, freedom of conscience thrives or is throttled. What, then, are we to do about threats to religious freedom? Ellen White says, “It is our duty to do all…

The purpose of the Sabbath School is to make disciples for Christ. It includes the nurture of spiritual growth in members and prospective members, as well as the unchurched who come to join in the fellowship, study, sharing and service. The Sabbath School exists not only to minister to its members, but to train those…

Security is more than cameras and alarms installed on doors and windows. A security program designed to protect people and property includes everyone being observant and responsive to suspicious activity such as someone lurking in shadows or hallways, unattended packages, and other situations. Working together volunteers will ensure that persons entering the church campus and…

God asks the church to be a community of people sharing a common purpose and fellowship, continually growing in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God. Paul describes the church as “his body, the fullness of him who filleth everything in every way” (Eph. 1:22). Our love for one another will attract…

Often thought of as involving only the raising of money, the true ministry of stewardship is helping believers become disciples of Christ in the use of all the resources God has provided. This includes the management of one’s body, material possessions, abilities and time. The recognition of God’s ownership leads to financial faithfulness. This faithfulness…

People experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the world through the ministry of the church. When your local church serves the needs of people, members and non-members, it is an expression of the love of Christ. The church is a servant body, created for service. Ushers are ministers of hospitality and caring in the…

God supplies each person in the church with the resources for ministry—scripture, spiritual power, God’s character, and spiritual gifts. A Pathfinder director is equipped for his or her ministry by the gifts received from the Holy Spirit. These spiritual gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to make your ministry effective and build…

The Bible gives great insight into the role of women. Biblical women were entrepreneurs, judges, homemakers, and Bible teachers, to list only a few. Thus the Christian woman is called to live her life in terms of the great potential for the development and use of her abilities. Christian women are compassionate with godly wisdom.…

Jesus gave us clear instruction as to the importance of our young people when He said, “And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me… Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face…