"So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead." James 4:17
The Live the Life Team helps people to fulfill their life's purpose. It is responsible for developing ministries to meet the needs of the congregation and the community, to oversee the effective operation of those ministries, and to ensure that the ministries are consistent with the vision and goals of the church.
The goal of the Live the Life Team is to help people live the life that God desires fore them.
The Live the Life Team Ministries
Prayer Ministry: This ministry leads the prayer life of the church, by praying for individuals, ministries, and for the lost.
The goal of this ministry is to teach everyone to "pray without ceasing".
Stephen Ministry: This ministry exists to accompany individuals as they make the journey through a significant personal crisis. This ministry follows the national Stephen Ministry format and all Stephen Ministers and Leaders are appropriately trained.
The goal of this ministry is to ensure that no one goes through the trials of life alone.
Caring and Sharing: This ministry exists to provide loving support for people who are homebound through the sending of cards, making phone calls and through visits.
The goal of this ministry is to have each homebound person feel that they are still part of the church.
GriefShare: This ministry helps people in their journey of grief after a loved one has died. Our GriefShare ministry follows the national GriefShare format.
The goal of this ministry is to comfort and support people engaged in grief work.
DivorceCare: This ministry helps people in their journey of recovery after experiencing a divorce. Our DivorceCare ministry follows the national DivorceCare format.
The goal of this ministry is to comfort and support people recovering from the pain of a divorce.
Fellowship: This ministry works to create fellowship events that will enrich the life of the congregation. These can include social dinners, game nights, community events, etc.
The goal of this ministry is to provide recreational opportunities for people to get to know one another better.
Missions: This ministry coordinates the various mission projects that the church is engaged in (i.e. Our Mother's Home, Café of Life, Super Kids Club, Faith in Action, etc.)
The goal of this ministry is to keep missions as a core focus in the life of the church and to provide everyone who worships here with a significant opportunity to help and serve others.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Coming soon!
Ministry Descriptions
| Ministry Name: |
Prayer Ministry |
| Ministry Team: |
Live the Life |
| Purpose: |
To lead the congregation in the prayer life of the church.
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| Responsibilities: |
Meet at least monthly for prayer. Be aware of the prayer needs of the leaders and the various ministries of the church. Model the life of someone who can "pray without ceasing." Educate the congregation on the value and necessity of prayer.
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| Time Commitment: |
2 hours per month, plus daily personal prayer |
| Goals: |
To deepen the prayer life of the whole congregation. |
| How Evaluated: |
By the Live the Life Team Leader
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| Helpful Spiritual Gifts: |
Encouragement, Faith, Intercession, Wisdom
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| Ministry Name: |
Stephen Ministry |
| Ministry Team: |
Live the Life |
| Purpose: |
To journey with individuals who are in crisis.
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| Responsibilities: |
To run the ministry as called for by the National Stephen Ministry Organization. Identify possible new Stephen Ministers.
Assign Care Givers as needed and provide appropriate oversight. Educate the congregation about the purpose and benefits of the Ministry. Provide for the training of new Stephen Ministers.
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| Time Commitment: |
Varies |
| Goals: |
To serve as a model Stephen Ministry Church nationally. |
| How Evaluated: |
By the Stephen Leaders and the Management Team |
| Helpful Spiritual Gifts: |
Administration, Encouragement, Faith, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Shepherding, Wisdom
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| Special Notes |
This Ministry will follow the structure and guidelines established by the National Stephen Ministry Organization. |
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| Ministry Name: |
Caring and Sharing |
| Ministry Team: |
Live the Life |
| Purpose: |
To provide loving support for people who are homebound. |
| Responsibilities: |
Maintain an updated list of homebound people connected to the church. Regularly send cards, make phone calls, and visit the homebound.
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| Time Commitment: |
Varies |
| Goals: |
To have each homebound person feel that they are still part of the church. |
| How Evaluated: |
By the Live the Life Team Leader |
| Helpful Spiritual Gifts: |
Administration, Encouragement, Faith, Giving, Helps, Mercy |
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| Ministry Name: |
GriefShare |
| Ministry Team: |
Live the Life |
| Purpose: |
To aid people in their journey of grief after a loved one has died. |
| Responsibilities: |
Regularly schedule the GriefShare course.
Advertise it in the church and in the community. Follow the curriculum as specified. |
| Time Commitment: |
2 hours per week |
| Goals: |
To be a resource for anyone engaged in grief work. |
| How Evaluated: |
By the Live the Life Team Leader |
| Helpful Spiritual Gifts: |
Administration, Encouragement, Faith, Intercession, Mercy, Shepherding, Wisdom |
| Special Notes |
This ministry will follow the Structure and Guidelines of the National GriefShare Organization. |
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| Ministry Name: |
DivorceCare |
| Ministry Team: |
Live the Life |
| Purpose: |
To aid people in their journey of recovery after a experiencing a divorce. |
| Responsibilities: |
Regularly schedule the DivorceCare course.
Advertise it in the church and in the community. Follow the curriculum as specified. |
| Time Commitment: |
2 hours per week |
| Goals: |
To be a resource for anyone recovering from the pain of a divorce. |
| How Evaluated: |
By the Live the Life Team Leader |
| Helpful Spiritual Gifts: |
Administration, Encouragement, Faith, Intercession, Mercy, Shepherding, Wisdom |
| Special Notes |
This ministry will follow the Structure and Guidelines of the National DivorceCare Organization. |
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| Ministry Name: |
Fellowship |
| Ministry Team: |
Live the Life |
| Purpose: |
To create fellowship events to enrich the life of the congregation. |
| Responsibilities: |
To organize and plan various fellowship events throughout the year. |
| Time Commitment: |
Varies |
| Goals: |
To enrich the life of the church. |
| How Evaluated: |
By the Live the Life Team Leader |
| Helpful Spiritual Gifts: |
Administration, Giving, Helps, Hospitality, Leadership |
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| Ministry Name: |
Missions |
| Ministry Team: |
Live the Life |
| Purpose: |
Coordinate the various Mission Projects of the church. |
| Responsibilities: |
Recruit leaders to lead each of the mission projects. Coordinate the work of the various missions projects. Organize church wide mission trips and projects. |
| Time Commitment: |
Varies |
| Goals: |
Keep missions as a core focus in the life of the church. |
| How Evaluated: |
By the Management Team |
| Helpful Spiritual Gifts: |
Administration, Apostleship, Discernment, Encouragement, Evangelism, Faith, Giving, Helps, Leadership, Mercy, Shepherding, Teaching, Wisdom |
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