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Carpenter's Kitchen

Mission: To provide a hot meal each Sunday for the people of Central Lubbock. Also, to provide spiritual food as a means of outreach.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Ministry Leader

2. Kitchen Manager

3. Team Leaders

4. Weekly Volunteers

5. Adult Teacher

6. Children's Teacher

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Ministry Leader

People to organize and delegate all aspects of Carpenter's Kitchen one week each month. This job would involve obtaining food from the food bank, organizing the volunteer team in cooking, setup, serving, etc...

Time commitment = One week each month

Gifts = Administration, Pastor, Exhortation

(2) Kitchen Manager

One to two people who would manage the facilities of Carpenter's Kitchen. This job would be an organizational position of materials as well as personnel and each weeks' activities and volunteers.

Time commitment = A few hours each week

Gifts = Administration, Pastor, Service

(3) Team Leaders

People to lead the volunteer teams each week. These people help in the organization of these teams, as well as leading them in communion.

Time commitment = One week per month

Gifts = Administration, Exhortation

(4) Weekly Volunteers

Ten people each Sunday to arrive early (8:30 am) to prepare food, set up tables, serve food, and clean up.

Time commitment = One week per quarter

Gifts = Service, Giving

(5) Adult Teacher and assistants

Two to three men (two assistants) to teach a consistent series of lessons (four weeks) to the adult members of Carpenter's Kitchen. Teachers should be there at 10:30 am to greet and welcome the people. Service lasts from 11:00 to 11:30 with a focus on appropriate teaching. Teachers should then remain and visit with people during the meal. Assistants will focus on crowd control as well as relationship building.

Time commitment = One month, bi-annually

Gifts = Teacher, Exhorter, Prophet

(6) Children's Class Teacher and assistants

These teachers and assistants teach a series of lessons for kids (two to four weeks). Also, they build relationships with the kids as friends and role-models.

Time commitment = Two weeks to one month bi-annually

Gifts = Teacher, Exhorter, Pastor, Mercy

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Food and Clothing Room

Mission: To provide the basic necessities of life (food and clothing) to those in need. To, in the spirit of Jesus, love in action. The clothing room is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 12:00 noon.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Clothing room operations

2. Clothing room organizers

3. Food room establishers

4. Donation organizers

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Clothing room operations

Two volunteers per week to assist clients in selecting and sacking clothing, recording information in a card file, and showing kindness to those in need. These workers will work from 9:30 to 12:00 on Tuesdays and will be working in pairs.

Time commitment = One or two Tuesdays per month

Gifts = Administration, Mercy, Exhortation

Talents = Hospitality, Counseling

(2) Clothing room organizers

Volunteers to sort through incoming clothing, rack in appropriate place, restock when needed and straighten room

Time commitment = Flexible hours. May be done during open hours on Tuesdays or any other time. Number of hours is volunteers' choice.

Gifts = Administration, Service, Mercy

Talents = Sewing, Organizing, Sorting

(3) Food room establishers (desired)

People to help establish a food room to be operated in conjunction with the clothing room. At present no food room exists. We need someone to collect, organize and oversee the distribution of food to the needy. We need many to help in the establishment of this ministry.

Time commitment = Initial time will be needed in establishing the room. After establishment, time required will be much like clothing room.

Gifts = Servant, Administration

Talents = Business knowledge, Organization.

(4) Donation Organizers

People to donate canned or non-perishable foods, infant items (diapers, powder, wipes), personal hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, bushes, etc.).

People to organize donation drives within classes, growth groups, etc.

Time commitment = A few hours a month

Financial commitment = Donated items

Gifts = Mercy, Service, Giving

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Interfaith Hospitality Network

* New Ministry

Mission: To provide a warm and Christian place of shelter for the homeless, by hosting screened families one week per quarter.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Ministry Leader

2. Meal Coordinator

3. Overnight Volunteers

4. Activity Coordinator

5. Logistics Coordinator

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Ministry Leader

Someone to recruit, place, organize, and encourage ministry personnel. The primary function will be to organize involved people in accomplishing the task, not to do the task itself.

Time commitment = two hours per weeks off, more during host week

Gifts = Administration, Mercy, Service

(2) Meal Coordinator

Seven people needed to prepare one day's food during the hosting week (one evening meal, breakfast, and one sack lunch). Will be prepared at home and delivered to the building or "preferably" to be prepared along with the family being hosted.

Time commitment = One day per quarter

Financial commitment = One days food for one family, once a quarter

Gifts = Mercy, Service

Talents = Cooking, Hosting

(3) Overnight Volunteers

Seven people to spend one night with the needy family at the Broadway Youthreach building, to be a friend, encourage, and comfort the family.

Time commitment = One night per quarter

Financial commitment = Possible activity funds

Gifts = Mercy, Service, Pastoring

Talents = Listening, Hosting

(4) Activity Coordinator

Seven people needed (could be the seven overnight volunteers) to coordinate after school (5:30 - 8:30 PM) activity. Tutoring school children, games, TV, etc.

Time commitment = One afternoon per quarter

Financial commitment = Possible activity funds

Gifts = Mercy, Service, Teacher

Talents = Games, Crafts, Tutoring

(5) Logistics Coordinator

Someone needed to obtain and setup all needed supplies and equipment (sheets, towels, dinnerware, first aid kit, toys, TV, games, cribs, diapers, etc.) Beds and pillows will be provided by the network. This person may need to construct privacy screens to be placed in the Youthreach building.

Time commitment = Three hours in preparation and one hour per day for one week each quarter

Financial commitment = possible construction costs

Gifts = Service, Administration, Mercy

Talents = Construction, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.

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Habitat for Humanity

Mission: To use the "theology of the hammer" in helping poor families secure suitable housing.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Project Coordinators

2. Group Leaders

3. Construction Crews

4. Food Coordinators

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Project Coordinators

Organize weekly teams to work on specific projects needed on the house

Communicate with group leaders and help in finding workers for each group

Communicate with habitat on a regular basis

Communicate with and solicit help from vendors, construction crews, etc.

Keep books on the project

Time commitment = various hours each week

Gifts = Administration, Service, Mercy Giver

Talents = General construction knowledge, General accounting or business knowledge

(2) Group Leaders

Help organize and lead a group of workers in general or specific on site tasks

Call and organize devotional, lunches, etc.

Oversee work on the house

Time commitment = Your discretion of number of hours per week until project is finished

Financial commitment = None, but bring your own tools if you have them

Gifts = Administration, Servant, Exhortation

Talents = Construction, Plumbing, etc.

(3) Construction Crews

People who are skilled in:

Installing windows Electrical

Hanging doors Plumbing

Roofing Landscape

Trimming Painting

General construction Insulation

Deck construction

Time commitment = Occasional weekend work when needed

Financial or physical commitment = Bring your own tools if you have them

Gifts = Servant, Exhortation, Mercy Givers

Talents = Many in the building and construction areas

(4) Food Coordinators:

People to organize and bring sack lunches, donuts, coffee, canned drinks, etc. to the site on work days

Time commitment = Possible one weekend per month

Financial commitment = Food for the work crews

Gifts = Mercy, Serving, Pastor

Talents = Cooking, Hospitality

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Mission: Following Christ's model of compassion, The Children's Home of Lubbock provides quality service for children, youth and families. 

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Board Members

2. Public Relations and Fund Raising

3. Children's Spiritual Development

4. General Support

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Board Members

These volunteers serve by invitation on the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee, bodies which oversee the administration and function of the Home. Those desiring to serve in this manner should express their interest to the President of The Children's Home or to any of the current Board members.

Time commitment = One day per year in fund raising, four evenings per year spent in meetings. Attendance at various events is encouraged.

Financial commitment = Board members are expected to exercise a leadership role in giving to the Home, according to their ability to do so. In addition, Board members are asked to contribute $100 toward the cost of the Founders Banquet each year.

Gifts = Administration, Mercy, Service

(2) Public Relations and Fund Raising

Individuals to assist with one or more of the following activities that support the operations of the Home. Other activities are needed, and volunteers may contact the Development Department at the Home to inquire about other opportunities.

* Founders Banquet: Usually held in the summer to honor and thank significant donors and special friends of the Home.

- The Chairman of the banquet works with staff at the Home to plan speaker, location, caterer, entertainment, and other logistics for the banquet.

- Committee members work with the chair in executing plans for the banquet.

Time commitment = 10-20 hrs in planning meetings, 8 hrs in setting up, attending, cleaning up after the banquet

Gifts = Administration, Service

* Fall Festival: Held in the early fall, this is a major fund raiser which includes a barbecue, craft fair, children's carnival, silent auction, and bake sale. A chairman and 8-10 volunteers are needed for each of these events.

- Barbecue Committee will work with staff at the Home to plan each event and to recruit and supervise volunteers in each area. The Committee will also plan and oversee publicity for the event.

- Meal Committee members coordinate preparation, serving, and clean-up of the meal. Will recruit and supervise volunteers in the execution of these tasks.

- Craft Fair Committee will coordinate the solicitation of craft vendors and set up and clean up of craft fair location.

- Children's Carnival Committee will plan, set up, execute, and clean up games for children and recruit and supervise volunteers for this event.

- Silent Auction Committee will solicit donations from community vendors for items for the silent auction and recruit and supervise volunteers to tag items and set up the auction, monitor bidders during the auction, and tally purchases after the auction.

- Bake Sale Committee will solicit donations from area church members for baked goods for the sale and will recruit and supervise volunteers to pick up baked goods, set up the sale, sell the goods, and clean up the site after the sale.

Time commitment = 10-20 hrs in planning meetings, 16 hrs in setting up, attending, cleaning up after the festival

Gifts = Administration, Service

* Golf Tournament: Usually held in the spring. Volunteers are needed to prepare for the tournament and to assist with activities of the day.

- Tournament Chair will secure location, set date, coordinate publicity for the event, recruit and supervise 5-6 volunteers to assist with logistics on the day of the tournament.

- Sponsor Chair will secure prizes and sponsors for the event and recruit and supervise 8-10 volunteers to assist.

- Hospitality Chair will plan and coordinate meal and refreshments and recruit and supervise 8-10 volunteers to set up, serve, and clean up on the day of the tournament.

Time commitment = 10-20 hrs in planning meetings, 5-6 hrs on the day of the tournament

Gifts = Administration, Service

* Children's Home Sunday: Held on the first Sunday in December, this is Broadway's special collection in support of the work at The Children's Home of Lubbock.

- Committee members will plan and implement the activities of this event in coordination with the President and Development Department of the Home. They will schedule the event, coordinating with the pulpit minister and the Worship Committee, plan publicity and involvement of the children and youth of Broadway. A committee chairman and 8-10 members are needed.

Time commitment = 20 hrs

Gifts = Administration, Service, Giving

(3) Children's Spiritual Development

Individuals and groups to help with the following ongoing programs.

* Monday Night Devotions: Individuals and groups are invited to assist with the planning of devotional periods and/or help with an activity before or after the devotional.

Time commitment = 2-3 hrs weekly

Gifts = Pastor/Shepherd, Evangelism, Mercy

* Images: Ladies are needed to plan and present a monthly program for teen girls.

Time commitment = 4-5 hrs

Financial commitment = As the programs require

Gifts = Pastor/Shepherd, Administration, Mercy

* Impact: Men are needed to work with the Coordinator of Spiritual Development to prepare and present monthly programs for teen boys.

Time commitment = 4-5 hrs

Financial commitment = None

Gifts = Pastor/Shepherd, Evangelism, Mercy

* Cottage Friends: Individuals or groups to adopt a cottage to provide encouragement and support to the children and staff of that cottage. Activities may include household help with laundry and cleaning needs, preparation of birthday cakes, hosting a kitchen shower to replace supplies, preparation of casseroles to supplement meals.

Time commitment = As desired by the individual

Financial commitment = As desired by the individual

Gifts = Pastor/Shepherd, Service, Mercy

* Sponsors: Individuals to be a special friend to one child as a financial sponsor who helps with the needs of one child, or as a visiting sponsor who maintains contact with a child and takes the child for outings and visits.

Time commitment = As desired by the individual

Financial commitment = As desired by the individual

Gifts = Pastor/Shepherd, Giving, Mercy

* Education/Recreation: Individuals to assist children with their homework, play games with and read to the children.

Time commitment = As desired by the individual

Financial commitment = As desired by the individual

Gifts = Pastor/Shepherd, Exhortation, Mercy

* Driver's Education: Brave individuals to ride with students who must practice their driving.

Time commitment = Varies according to the number of students in driver education

Gifts = Pastor/Shepherd, Exhortation

Talents = Teaching, Patience, Good driving skills

(4) General Support

* Office Volunteer: Individuals are needed to help answer phones, enter data on computer, and stuff envelopes for mass mailings.

Time commitment = Determined by the individual

Gifts = Serving

Talents = Computer skills, Telephone etiquette, Attention to detail

* Grounds: Individuals and groups to help with general upkeep of the grounds or to assume responsibility for at least one flower bed.

Time commitment = 1-2 hrs weekly

Financial commitment = None, unless desired by the individual

Gifts = Serving

Talents = Capacity for physical work, landscaping skills, enjoyment of outdoors

* Commissary: Individuals needed to help sort and distribute donated and purchased clothing, good and other supplies.

Time commitment = As desired by individual

Gifts = Serving

Talents = Sewing, Physical Strength, Attention to detail

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Mission: Texas Boys Ranch provides a nurturing environment to help at risk boys develop productive life skills.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Sponsors

2. Ranch Maintenance

3. Clerical

4. Auxiliary Members

5. Telethon

6. Prayer Warriors

7. House Parents

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Sponsors

Families to mentor boys from the ranch, take the child out to eat, family outings, holiday gatherings, spend the night, and act as a role model for the child

Time commitment = 1-2 times a month

Gifts = Mercy, Shepherding

(2) Ranch Maintenance

People to assist with livestock, grounds, and landscaping improvement

Gifts = Servant

Talents = Ranching

(3) Clerical

People to assist in general office work

Time commitment = 1-3 hours per week

Gifts = Administration

(4) Auxiliary Members

People to act as community ambassadors to promote, encourage, and improve the Texas Boys Ranch

Time commitment = 1 hour, 1 time a month

Gifts = Administration, Exhortation

(5) Telethon

People to assist in pre-telethon efforts (fund raising) and to assist in actual telethon (phone bank)

Time commitment = During August

Gifts = Servant, Administration

(6) Prayer Warriors

People to pray for the boys of the ranch

Time commitment = Continuously

(7) House Parents

People to serve as child care workers on a permanent basis, to provide a positive family atmosphere to help care for the boys

Time commitment = Long-term, permanent, paid position

Gifts = Pastor, Servant

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Campus Advance

Mission: To prepare college students for a lifetime of service to Jesus.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Coordinators

2. Teachers

3. "Adopt-a-Student" Parents

4. Special Events Decorators

5. Special Events Cooks

6. Sunday Evening Meal Help

7. Temporary Office Help

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Coordinators

Individuals or couples to help plan and support several activities throughout the year

Time commitment = 1 year

Gifts = Administration, Pastor

(2) Teachers

Individuals to teach Bible study lessons

Time commitment = open; substitute for 1 lesson or prepare series of lessons

Gifts = Teaching, Exhortation

(3) "Adopt-a-Student" Parents

Families to host a student and commit to feeding them once a month, possibly remembering them on birthdays, graduation, Christmas, etc.

Time commitment = 1 year

Financial commitment = Food, gifts, etc., as desired

Gifts = Pastor, Exhortation, Mercy

(4) Special Events Decorators

Individuals to help decorate C.A. for holidays and special events.

Time commitment = as needed, 2 or 3 times a year

Gifts = Service, Administration

Talents = Crafts

(5) Special Events Cooks

Individuals to provide food for holidays and special events

Time commitment = 2 or 3 times a year

Gifts = Service

Talents = Cooking

(6) Sunday Evening Meal Help

Individuals, groups or classes to furnish a Sunday evening meal for students, as dorms do not serve meals at this time. C.A.'s kitchen may be used.

Time commitment = Flexible; organize and prepare meal

Financial commitment = Food

Gifts = Service, Pastor, Exhortation

Talents = Cooking, Hosting

(7) Temporary Office Help

An individual to do data entry during the first month of the fall semester

Time commitment = Flexible, 1-2 hours per week in September

Gifts = Administration, Service

Talents = Computers

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Spanish

Mission: To reach out to the Spanish community in Lubbock with the love and life of Jesus.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Teacher bible classes for youth and adult

2. Visitation

3. Preaching

4. Devotionals

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Teach Bible classes

People to teach Bible classes for the Broadway church as well as for some Spanish speaking people who do not attend regularly.

Time commitment = On an as needed basis

Gifts = Teaching, Exhortation, Prophecy

Talents = Must speak Spanish or be able to work with a translator. Spanish speakers are preferred.

(2) Visitation

People to visit the Spanish for encouragement as well as on special occasions such as holidays

Time commitment = as needed

Gifts = Pastor, Exhortation

Talents = Spanish

(3) Preaching

Men to occasionally teach classes or fill the pulpit in John's absence

Time commitment = Occasionally

Gifts = Teaching, Prophecy

Talents = Spanish

(4) Devotionals

People to occasionally lead a devotional in the homes of the Spanish church members. These usually occur on Saturday evenings and sometimes on Friday evenings.

Time commitment = Occasionally

Gifts = Teaching, Prophecy, Evangelism

Talents = Spanish

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Prison

* Desired New Ministry

Mission: A new ministry is desired and being organized which would minister to the inmates of the Texas correctional facility located here in Lubbock. The desire is to offer the light of Jesus to the dark lives and reputations of the Texas prison inmates.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Being Developed

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Visitation / MatchMakers

Mission: To introduce visitors to Broadway church in a friendly, informative, and positive way.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. MatchMakers

2. Teachers

3. Host/Hostess

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) MatchMakers

Singles or couples to work in teams to operate the Information Center, greet visitors, show people to their classrooms, attend the visitor class once a month, and make one home visit to a visitor's home per month

Time commitment = a few hours one Sunday a month

Gifts = Exhortation, Pastor

Talents = Hospitality

(2) Teachers

Individuals willing to teach the visitors class

Time commitment = Once every two to three months

Gifts = Teaching, Prophet, Evangelism

(3) Host/Hostess

People make sure the coffee and fruit tray are picked up and in the classroom, collect and distribute visitor's information to the MatchMakers after church, and make sure that Welcome Packets are made for MatchMaker visits.

Time commitment = a few hours one Sunday a month

Gifts = Service

Talents = Hospitality

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Community Relations

Mission: To inform the Lubbock Community about the Broadway Church of Christ and its ministries and activities.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Community advertisement coordinators

2. Community special activities coordinator

3. Web Page construction and maintenance (desired)

4. Community project coordinator (desire)

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Community advertisement coordinators

People to develop ideas and graphics for advertisements in the local newspaper, bill boards, TV, Yellow Pages, etc. These must be based on the most effective advertisements for the money. Also, these people would be responsible to maintain contact with Beth Pratt at the Avalanche Journal and supply her with information and articles when needed.

Time commitment = One year with time needed each month for collecting and distributing needed announcements to the public

Gifts = Service, Administration

Talents = Computers, Graphics

(2) Community special activities coordinator

People to organize and coordinate special community activities for Broadway such as Lights on Broadway and Fourth on Broadway celebrations

Time commitment = Three or four special occasions each year

Gifts = Service, Administration

Talents = Arts and Crafts

(3) Web Page construction and maintenance

One or two people to build an appropriate Web Page for the Broadway church which could highlight the ministries and activities of the Broadway church on a regular basis. These people would coordinate with other ministries (men's, women's, etc.) to help them build their links or pages within this web site. Continued monthly maintenance and updating would be needed.

Time commitment = One year with adequate time to build and maintain the web site. Monthly updating required.

Gifts = Service, Administration

Talents = Computers

(4) Community project coordinator

Several people to create, coordinate and work within special community projects. (i.e., English as a second language, Boy Scouts, PALS, finances, etc.).

Time commitment = One year with adequate time to build and maintain projects. Monthly or bi-weekly service to projects required.

Gifts = Mercy, Evangelism, Pastor

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Adult Drama

Mission: To educate and edify the body by the use of dramatic presentation.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Prepare dramatic presentations for public audiences

2. Small group to act in teaching dramas for growth groups and children's classes

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Prepare dramatic presentations for public audiences

Actors and actresses to learn and memorize roles, writers, developers and directors to find or develop material for dramatic presentations, builders, painters, designers, costumers and support staff to work set, props, and costuming for these presentations, sound and light technicians to control light and sound design and running during presentations, public relations and advertising to help develop printed programs and promote special presentations.

Time commitment = Varies, a few times each year

Gifts = Administration, Exhortation

Talents = Acting, special technicians, writing

(2) Small group to act in teaching dramas for growth groups and children's classes

The same as above, but on a smaller and shorter less technical scale

Time commitment = A few times a year or as desired

Gifts = Exhortation, Teaching

Talents = Acting

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Missions

Mission: To oversee, encourage and nurture the mission points supported by the Broadway church of Christ.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Correspondent

2. Information Center Coordinator

3. Missions Special Contributions Coordinators

4. Christian Life Newsletter Publisher/Editor

5. Children's Coordinator

6. Adult Class Liaison

7. Executive Committee Member

 

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Correspondent

 

Individuals to write/call/e-mail the missionaries supported by the Broadway church of Christ. This job is an important part of the Missions ministry. These communications are used to inform and encourage our missionaries.

Time commitment = Infrequent gatherings to update all those interested in missions and our missionaries

Financial commitment = Some expenses involved in calling or writing

Gifts = Exhortation, Administration

Talents = Writing

 

(2) Information Center Coordinator

 

One person to maintain a bulletin board in the Historical Hall. This bulletin board displays past and current newsletters from Broadway supported missionaries and other missionaries of significant interest to Broadway members. Responsibilities include keeping the board updated with current information and pictures.

Time commitment = 2 years

Gifts = Service, Administration

Talents = Creativity, Arts and Crafts

 

(3) Missions Special Contributions Coordinators

 

People to facilitate the Missions Special. A significant portion of the funds used by the Missions programs are raised in a special congregational contribution the first Sunday of May each year. Much effort is made to inform the congregation of this event. This information includes such things as: (1) the amount of contribution needed, (2) updating the congregation on current activities of missionaries, (3) special needs of each missionary, (4) Historical Hall decorating. Typically the special contribution has a theme or central idea that is expressed through banners, letters and children's activities.

Time commitment = Many meetings for 4 months before the contribution

Gifts = Exhortation, Administration, Service

Talents = Graphics, Arts and Crafts, Writing

 

(4) Christian Life Newsletter Publisher/Editor

 

Someone to publish and edit the Christian Life Newsletter. This is a 4-8 page newspaper published semi-annually to update the congregation on missions and activities of our missionaries at their mission points. Responsibilities would include writing and recruiting other writers, obtaining photographs, editing and layout responsibilities of the paper. Also responsible for printing and distributing within the church.

Time commitment = Substantial, for two years

Financial commitment = Possibly some out-of- pocket expenses. Major expenses are in the Missions budget.

Gifts = Exhortation, Administration

Talents = Writing, Editing, Printing & Publishing Knowledge

 

(5) Children's Coordinator

 

Someone to assist the Missions Special Coordinators in disseminating missions information to the children through the Sunday morning and Wednesday night Bible classes. The children are recruited to help raise money by special children's contribution specifically for the missionaries. This role also may include mission-centered bulletin boards in each children's department.

Time commitment = Substantial, for two years

Gifts = Pastor, Exhortation

 

(6) Adult Class Liaison

 

Someone to be responsible for disseminating missions related information to his/her adult Sunday morning Bible class. Many Bible classes have "adopted" missionaries not directly sponsored by the Broadway congregation. It would be this person's responsibility to inform the missions committee of on-going missions efforts in their class, so that the missions committee can assist and celebrate these efforts.

Time commitment = Two years

Gifts = Pastor, Administration, Exhortation

 

(7) Executive Committee Member

 

People to assist in over-seeing, nurturing, and encouraging our current missions efforts. They will also be needed to plan and over-see potential and new mission points. These activities include everything involved in the missions effort such as budgeting and planning, visiting and corresponding with our missionaries, and dealing with any issues that may arise from time to time.

Time commitment = Four or five meetings yearly, preferably for many years. Consistency and stability are important to this ministry.

Gifts = Pastor, Administration

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Carpenter's Church

Mission: To provide meaningful relationships that will lead to a relationship with Christ for the people of Carpenter's Kitchen.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

1. Ministry Leader

2. Adult Teacher

3. Adolescent Teacher

4. Children's Teacher

5. Song Leader

6. Listener

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

ROLES AND JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) Ministry Leader

Someone who can secure teachers, supply any materials needed, and communicate the vision of the ministry to those who work in it.

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A willingness to teach a series of lessons on a regular rotation. More importantly, a willingness to develop of friendship with adults who attend.

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A desire to develop meaningful relationships with young people between the ages of 12 through 20, and desire to teach in a rotation.

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(4) Children's Teacher

Working with children from ages 11 and younger, usually within a team context.

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Someone who can lead and teach songs on a regular rotation.

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(5) Listener

Someone who is willing to spend time in a class of his/her choice in order to develop relationships in a non-teaching role.

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