Our Essential Ministries
Essential ministries are the fundamental, non-negotiable ministries that we cannot and will not miss. These are not the only ministries of the church, but they are the priority ministries.
These essential ministries are our way of "keeping the main thing the main thing." Our aim is to insure that these ministries have the leadership, plans and resources required to accomplish their objectives.These essential ministries are simply a reflection of our values and commitment to the next generation (2 Timothy 2:2). As these ministries are healthy and vibrant, countless other ministries are birthed, led, and resourced from the body, because we believe that changed lives change lives.
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1. W O R S H I P
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(Weekend Worship Celebrations)
Our weekly worship celebrations provide the opportunity for us to corporately present ourselves to God, study His Word, apply truth, and respond in ways that show His greatness.In addition, as we gather for weekly worship, we are able to regularly participate in the ordinances of baptism and communion, as well as experience those elements of corporate worship that reinforce and affirm our commitments to each other as a family of faith (i.e., baby dedications, corporate prayer, sharing how God is changing and growing us).
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2. C O M M U N I T Y G R O U P S
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(Adult Small Groups)
Because one of the ways God changes people and reveals Himself is in the context of authentic community, we meet throughout the year in small groups that we call “Community Groups.”Meeting officially during the school calendar year (September – May), these small groups of 12 – 16 adults are the essential small communities where we join others on this journey of faith, are encouraged to put faith into action, and have the opportunity to meet the needs of others through acts of sacrificial service. We believe at the heart of real community are three elements:
Caring Relationships
We all need a place where we can know and be known by others – a place where other people matter to us and we matter to them.
Biblical Truth
The Bible has much to say about healthy relationships which is why the truths of Scripture guide us as we learn to live together in authentic community.
Spiritual Accountability
The application of truth in our lives occurs best in a context of encouragement, affirmation, and accountability to others. Our Community Groups provide an environment of genuine connection and common experience that remind us that we are not alone, but rather, we're navigating this walk of faith together.
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3. F E L L O W S H I P C H I L D R E N
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Birth through 6th grade
Fellowship Children’s Ministries exists to assist families in laying a spiritual foundation that guides children into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and equips them for a lifetime of spiritual growth. In a safe and loving environment, infants through 6th graders receive age-appropriate care and instruction about being a part of God’s family. Our teachers go “all out” to make these sessions vibrant, creative, Christ-centered experiences for our children. They will get on hands and knees, don creative wardrobes matched to themed classrooms, and use “hands on” curriculum to engage children with truth. Walk through our Learning Center and you will hear the sounds of healthy interaction, spontaneous laughter, inspiring creativity and unconditional love echo through the halls and classrooms.
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4. F E L L O W S H I P S T U D E N T S
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7th through 12th grade
“Relational, high energy, engaging, interactive and biblically relevant,” would be a few words to describe our ministries to 7th through 12th graders. In environments where students can have fun and engage with the truth, our aim is to help students make their faith their own.In Student Ministries, junior and senior high school students are challenged to take personal responsibility for their faith, learn how to share their faith with others, and make a difference in their world. If that mission sounds familiar, it should! Our goal is to engage our students in the same mission we all are committed to…maturing in the faith and being equipped to give our lives away! Building upon foundations laid through Fellowship Children, Student Ministries is a place for junior and senior high students to feel welcomed and loved, be encouraged and equipped, and connect with others on the same adventure of faith.
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