Ministry Teams—Overview

Teams meet in February, April, June, August, & October

Locations and times vary

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The Session is responsible for the completion of the work of the congregation largely through its ministry teams. Ministry teams are chaired by an Elder serving on the Session and are composed of volunteers from across the congregation.

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Westminster currently operates with the following standing ministry teams, each of which has a specific mission and responsibilities:

• Business Affairs

• Congregational Care & Fellowship

• Mission & Outreach

• Nurture & Christian Education

• Worship & Music

 

This page offers an overview of each team’s mission. To dig more deeply, click on the links in the list above. Prayerfully consider where you might enjoy God and grow as a disciple through serving on a ministry team.

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Business Affairs Ministry Team

Second Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Parlor

“Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.”

Proverbs 16:3 (GNT)

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The Business Affairs Committee (BAC) is responsible for general oversight of church facilities and operations. It comprises four subcommittees, each with specific responsibilities:

• Administration

• Building and Grounds

• Finance

• Personnel

 

 Congregational Care & Fellowship Ministry Team

Second Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Choir Room

“Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.”

John 21:16c (NRSVUE).

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The purpose of the Congregational Care & Fellowship Committee is to “tend [Jesus’] sheep” at Westminster by encouraging and nourishing fellowship and compassion for the congregation as a whole and as individuals. In addition to general administration, responsibilities for this committee fall into three general focus areas:

• Connecting

• Gathering

• Feeding

 

 

Mission & Outreach Ministry Team

Second Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

Joe Gettys Room

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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Matthew 28:19-20

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“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Matthew 25:40

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The Mission & Outreach Committee is charged with supporting the Westminster congregation in witnessing to the world about God’s love, which we know through Jesus Christ, and in ministering to our neighbors, our community, and the world with imagination and courage. The M&O Committee provides leadership to the congregation in relying on faith as the foundation and energy source for our good works, which we offer to God’s glory in grateful response to God’s abundant love and provision.

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In addition to general administration tasks, responsibilities for this committee fall into three areas:

• Evangelism

• Social Justice & Philanthropy

• Communication

 

 

Nurture & Christian Education Ministry Team

Second Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Joe Gettys Room

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7 (NRSVUE)

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The mission of the Nurture & Christian Education Committee is to provide Christian education for nurturing spiritual growth in the entire church family at every age and stage. Life-long faith formation equips God’s people to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and live according to God’s will.

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In addition to general administration tasks, responsibilities for this committee fall into three areas:

• Christian Education

• Child Care

• Resource Library

 

 

Worship & Music Ministry Team

Second Sundays at 11:15 a.m.

Choir Room

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Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before God with joyful songs.

Psalm 100:1-2 (NIV)

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The mission of the Worship & Music Committee is to work prayerfully with the Pastor and other worship leaders to ensure regular, Spirited-centered worship of God through the proclamation of God’s Word, through music, and through art and environment. The goal of every worship activity is to glorify God and draw people nearer to God.