Ministry Staff

The Ministry Staff is viewed as an extension of the hand of the Shepherd. The service of those on Staff should, therefore, be consistent with the ministry and nature of Jesus. The vision of the Ministry Staff is as follows:

• To administer the Gospel of Jesus Christ, fulfilling the Great Commission.
• To equip others for the work of the ministry.
• To care for the basic needs of the church body.
• To provide an avenue to worship God through faithful service.

Serving in the Ministry Staff should be regarded as a privilege, with the consideration that those on the receiving end of the ministry are God's children, His flock. For the following reasons, Ministry Staff positions are divided into areas with qualification requirements for each:

• To establish confidence and peace of mind in the Staff.
• To clarify Staff involvement, expectations, and accountability.
• To define goals for those interested in serving on Staff.

Support Staff

A/V Techs, Chefs, Greeters, Groundskeepers, Housekeepers, Kitchen Assistants, Ministry Assistants

Qualifications:
Regular church attendance for past three months
Born-again Believer (Jn 3:3, Ro 10:9)
Willingness to serve others “invisibly” without seeking recognition or praise (Col 3:23-24)
Reliability regarding published schedules
Participation in periodic called meetings

Administrative Staff

Bulletin Publishers, Children's Ministry Teachers, Home Fellowship Hosts, Ministry Overseers, Purchasers, Ushers, Worship Band Members

Qualifications:
"Support Staff" Qualifications
Regular church attendance for past six months
Water (non-infant) Baptism (Ac 2:38)
Good reputation and occupation (Ac 6:3, 10:22), bearing “Fruit of the Spirit” (Gal 5:22-23)
Like-mindedness in Doctrine (Php 2:2) - see “Statement Of Faith”
Like-mindedness w/ Leadership (1 Cor 1:10)
Faithfulness (Mt 25:21,23)
     Individually (to the Lord)
     Interpersonally (to one's spouse, family, friends, associations, and occupations)
     Ecclesiastically (to the Church)…
          History of faithful service within the Body
          History of consistent financial support
          Singularity & priority of fellowship
Regular involvement in another teaching ministry within church
     (Men’s, Women’s, Midweek, Home Fellowship, etc.)
Completion of at least one 8-Week Discipleship Course

Leadership Staff

Adult Teachers, Communion Leaders, Deacons, FrontMen, Worship Leaders

Qualifications:
"Administrative Staff" Qualifications
Godly character and practice (1 Tim 3:8-13)
Have read through the Bible at least once, and practices regular Bible study & devotion
“Read & Report Upon” one Christian book annually to other Leadership Staff
     (i.e. Biography, History, Theology, Training; non-movie released)

Pastoral Staff

Elders, Pastors (Assistant, Associate, Senior, etc.)

Qualifications:
"Leadership Staff" Qualifications
Seasoned steward of sound doctrine (1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9)
Free from stumbling blocks & vices