TRUE UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH     

SUMMARY OF OFFICERS AND MINISTRIES

 

Co-Pastor - Pastorette

Performs in the Pastor's absence.  Responsible for carrying out tasks for the church.  Oversees assign ministries and takes over leadership of the church if the Pastor position becomes vacant.

Assistant to the Pastor

Responsible for carrying out any task assigned by the Pastor.  Assist the Pastor whenever necessary.

Preachers (Ministers)

Responsible for that part of service assigned by the Pastor includes youth church; acting as Worship leader; visiting the sick and shut-in.  Must attend Bible Study, school and any mandatory training deemed by the Pastor Etc...

Deacons

Responsible for carrying out all devotion and worship services; performs as worship leaders in revivals and other weekly services; prepares communion table and cleans commumion items immediately following each occurrence.  Attends all annual services and all Bible classes-Sunday School, etc; cheks on members if absent more than two (2) Sundays.

Trustees

Responsible for maintenance, up keeping of the churches properties, and focusing its attention on appearance.  Authorize repairs to be made to the church building.  Maintains the appearance of the interior of both buildings, mows lawn.  Obtain assistance from other members to help keep the church clean.  Opens and closes the church for various programs, rehearsals, and services.  Maintains an accurate record of all monies received and expended.  Pays all bills promptly.  Assist in planning the budget.

Missionaries

Responsible for aiding the sick and shut-ins; checks on young mothers of the church; gives helping hand if needed; uses scripture and have handouts containing scripture when visiting.  Responsible for sending sympathy cards and/or calling church members you have not seen when it is appropriate.  Acknowledges and corrdinates birthday celebrations.

Clerk/Secretary/Ministry Administrator

Responsible for keeping an accurate record of minutes in all congregational meetings; maintains accurate list of membership, responds to letters and telephone correspondence; keeps an accurate record of the church's engagements and activities.

Flowers and Beautification Ministry

Responsible for beautification of the church.  Purchase flowers for special occasions as specified by the budget.  Responsible for sending flowers of sympathy to church members, when appropriate.  Acknowledges and coordinates birthday celebrations.

Hospitality Ministry

Responsible for acknowledging visitors.  Called upon for the "Response to the Welcome" for programs.

Nurses' Unit

Responsible for the aid of the church in case of sickness and distress; renders medical assistance when appropriate; provides refreshments for visiting ministers.  A nurses' aid should be present at all preaching engagements at True Unity and when Pastor is preaching at other churches.

Ushers

Responsible for welcoming and greeting members and visitors; ensuring their comfort by providing fans, hymn books, bibles, and bulletins, and returning these items to its proper place after each service.  Accompany Pastor(s) on preaching engagements.  Also responsible for providing, their service for every church program at home and away.

Minister of Music

Responsible for rendering music in the church; accompanies Pastor on preaching engagements and renders music when visiting other church as necessary.

Youth and Young People

Responsible for organizing programs geared toward young people.  Plan activities to promote Christianity and family gatherings such as plays, bowling, skating, picnicking, etc. to involve youth.  Oversee the Youth Sunday service.

Pastors' Aid

Responsible for aiding and assisting the Pastor as needs develop.

Willing Workers

Responsible for helping or assisting any auxiliary where help is needed.

Christian Education Department

Responsible for Vacation Bible School and Sunday School Service; coordinate the entire education program of the church under the Pastors leadership.   Religiously educate adults and children for daily living.

Food Bank

Responsible for the distribution of all food from the church to the public and its members.

Kitchen Ministry

Responsible for the preparation and serving of food prepared at the church.  Inform membership of necessary food needs.

New Members (Disciple) Ministry

Responsible for providing knowledge about the churches bylaws, ministries, tithing, church vision, motto and purpose etc... to fully equip the new disciple with what they need to transition into their new walk with the Lord.

Website Ministry

Responsible for the up keep of the churches website.  It includes uploading all events and updates, annual calendar, maintenance, pictures, and information on a regular basis.