The Nurture Ministry, a branch of the Administrative Council, is designed to promote development and growth in the areas of education, worship, and stewardship. Ministries under Nurture that play an essential part in the operation and growth of our church are Sunday School, Worship, Children's Ministry, Youth/Young Adult Ministries, Stewardship Ministry, Small Group Ministries, and Senior/Adult Ministries.
Worship: Cherry Ann Tang-Nian
Drama Ministry: Delores Martin
Acolytes Coordinator: Cherry Ann Tang-Nian
Communion Stewards Coordinator: Delores Holland
Parking Lot Coordinator: Linwood Holland
Ushers/Greeters Coordinator: Geraldine Mayo-Stevens
Nurture Chair: Jennifer Boston
Church School Superintendent Coordinators: Vacant
Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Vacant
Youth Ministry Coordinators: Ira Tiger
Young Adult Ministry Coordinator: Vacant
Senior Adult Ministry Chair: Ethel Shelton, Mary Rawley, and Jo Williams
Girl Scouting Coordinators: Jennifer Boston, and Bridget Ware
Dance Ministry Coordinator: Marisa Jagne-Shaw
Amplify Coordinator: Ruth Boyd-Okogun
Multi-Media Chair: Carver Bryant
Nurture, Outreach, and Witness Ministries Coordinator(s) (all share the same responsibilities)
Some congregations organize ministry planning and implementation into the areas of nurture (education, worship, Christian formation, membership care, small groups and stewardship), outreach (ministries of compassion, justice, and advocacy), and witness (evangelism, communications, lay speaking, and lay service)
The ministry teams will address the concerns and conditions of people in their congregations and communities so that they may grow in their spiritual lives and become better equipped for life as Christian disciples. Leaders of nurture, outreach, and witness will work together to plan and implement ministries that help the church fulfill its mission.
Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications Helpful for the Job
Responsibilities of the Chairperson
Throughout the year, all ministry leaders need to maintain healthy and growing personal spiritual lives and lead ministry teams to do the same. The ministry teams should engage in biblical and theological reflection about the mission of the church. These leaders guide the work of ministry groups during the year, including planning the agendas and presiding at meetings. These leaders are accountable directly to the charge conference or through the church leadership team, if one exists.
Common Responsibilities of These Ministry Teams
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Beloved, we want to celebrate the gift of God's salvific love (salvation) with you! If you have professed Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior for the first time this year, please let us know. We are excited about God at work in You! If you are uncertain, we are here for you as well. God loves all people and desires for all to live in the abundance of God's life-giving power. As people of faith, we want to stand with you, to encourage you, and to equip you for the journey ahead. Please send us an e-mail at secretaryghu@goodhopunion.org with your name and contact information or call the church office so that we can share the next steps with you. We praise God for your decision and look forward to our time together!