Our Core Ministries
The framework for our structure is based in Ephesians 4 (vs. 11-13). In this chapter, the apostle Paul presents a fivefold ministry of Christ’s body, the church. Our understanding and applications of such principles are expressed in eight cores. These cores provide leadership, service and care for the people and ministries of our community.
Each core has:
- The responsibility to help its members identify their talents and abilities, develop them, and deploy them for ministry;
- Its own leader that oversees the ministries related to the core;
- Ministries and initiatives that help accomplish the core’s purpose;
- Its own leadership committee, where applicable, composed of the core’s leader and the leaders of the core’s ministries, which meets as needed;
- Its own budget, and manages it according to the core needs.
Operational Core
The purpose of this core is to provide a reliable ground and support to the other cores and ministries through communication and proper management of the cores, data, information, and efforts, aiming for a synergy of the body of Christ for the advancement of God’s kingdom.
Stewardship Core
The purpose of this core is to manage the resources of our community.
Small Groups Core
The purpose of this core is to grow deeper relationships in our community and beyond by meeting outside of regular church hours. It may be to study the Bible or just have fun together.
Service Core
The purpose of this core is to encourage and support our community by becoming aliving sermon, an agent of hope and compassion through intentional acts of love and service.
Worship Core
The purpose of this core is to support spiritual growth and to help others identify and respond to God’s love through worship.
Evangelism Core
The purpose of this core is to invite people to the kingdom of God and excite the people of God to be witnesses.
Care Core
The purpose of this core is to develop and maintain a healthy community through fostering enriching, loving relationships. We are encouragers, comforters, empathizers working together to create a sense of family and harmony, so people can work toward finding their own vocation.
Teaching Core
The purpose of this core is to guide people to dwell faithfully in God’s story. We help people immerse themselves in scripture by looking for ways to explain, enlighten and apply truth.
