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Ministry Council Minute

Hello Friends:

What is your passion? Where do you feel the Spirit is leading you? Join us and discover how you can be an instrument of God's purpose. At CTL, your thoughts and ideas are always welcome and we invite you to offer your gifts in service.

Many blessings,

Lucy.

ministries@mccctl.com

CTL LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors - This group is is responsible for the fiduciary health of our church. Board members Victor S. (Vice-Moderator), Rochelle E. (Treasurer), John M. (Clerk), Sharon J. (Member at large).

Worship Team - John M., Jeremy & Cheryl design the worship service to be a transformational experience!

Ministry Council - Dec. Lucy chairs the council which creates, develops and maintains the ministries of CTL.

Strategic Growth Initiative - Faith and her team discover and implement ways to reach beyond our church walls.

CTL MINISTRIES

Diaconate - Sr. Dec. Gwen guides the deacons as they provide congregational care. Deacons - Robert S., Cynde T. & Lucy S.

Minister of Music & Transformational Worship - Jeremy combines the truth of music with the word of God. The result is a worhship service that is never mechanical, but rather life-affirming.

Liberation Gospel Choir, Men's & Women's Choir - Cheryl conducts these thrilling ensembles. Join one of the choirs today!

Ushers - Rich coordinates the ushers who are responsible for greeting, providing worship materials and personal comfort to the congregation during the worship service.

Greeters Team - Cynde & Teresa greet our visitors and assist our guests. They'll make you feel right at home.

Audio Team - Vic & Roger team this vital part of the worship service.

Hospitality - Neil creates and supervises the Sunday menu. His table always makes you smile and come back for seconds.

Human Services - Linda & Faith reach beyond church walls and offer a variety of services to the greater community; Food Drive-to help fight hunger.

Women's Fellowship - Linda coordinates prayerful Bible study, lively discussions and fabulous food. Together, the group seeks to support and encourage the women of CTL and beyond.

Events - Jackie facilitates this ministry for families. A fun activity and conversation is sure to please everybody in the family. Doggy Days - Jeremy organizes this monthly gathering of our canine friends. It's a great way for dog-lovers to fellowship and watch their "kids" play!.

Website - Lucy, our webmaster, welcomes the world community to MCC-CTL via the internet. Visit CTL's online store for all of your CTL spirit gear.

Real Estate Services - Rochelle is CTL's "official" real estate agent. She leads the relocation team in our efforts to find a new home.

Who’s Who?
Do you know who your leaders are at CTL? More importantly, do you know how it is that they lead? As we move into our next phase of growth and accomplishment, people sometimes look to leaders for guidance or clarity. It’s important that you know what each leader does so that you aren’t expecting something that someone isn’t meant to provide. So, for your information and understanding, let me introduce you to your leaders:

Senior Minister (Pastor) – The minister/pastor not only casts a vision for the church, s/he also continuously articulates the vision and keeps it before the congregation. Other duties include moderating the board of directors (and breaking tie votes), moderating congregational meetings, training/equipping lay ministers, ordering the service of worship, preaching, and supervising the church staff. The pastor also makes sure the congregational care, administration sacraments, religious education, and other duties are performed, but s/he may not necessarily be the one to perform those duties.

Church Staff – Each staff member does what s/he has been hired to do. For instance, our choir director directs our choir. Our office assistant helps with various office duties as asked. Our lead musician accompanies our services, chooses hymns for each worship experience, and plays for two of our choirs. Ministers-in-Residence (aka staff ministers) help out by performing a particular ministry in the church or in the community.

Board of Directors – The Board is the fiduciary committee for the church. They are responsible for the name, property, and monies of the church. They also approve staff appointments, and advise the Senior Minister on certain issues as may be needed. Because of their fiduciary responsibilities, they are obviously involved in property searches, fund-raising, and investing. The board is elected directly by the congregation. The board proposes a budget each year subject to congregational approval. The board can also adjust the budget throughout the year without increasing the bottom line. The senior minister moderates the board (but does not usually vote other than to break a tie).

Lay Delegates – The Lay Delegates represent the congregation at denominational meetings, vote at denominational meetings (MCC ordained clergy also vote at the meetings), and bring back news from the denominational gatherings to the congregation. Lay Delegates are elected directly by the congregational.

Deacons – Deacons are trained and appointed by the Senior Minister and approved by the Board of Directors. Deacons maintain contact with members of the congregation, particularly checking in those who have missed several Sundays. Deacons also contact members who are ill or in the hospital. And deacons assist in the leadership of worship services. Deacons commit to pray throughout the week for those on the church prayer list and are expected to lead a particular area of ministry.

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