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What’s Happening at Faith UMC?

Do you have an idea for ministry?

Under the Methodist Church's administrative structure, there is a simple process to starting new or renewed ministries at Faith United Methodist Church. You don't have to wait on committees or even the pastor to get something going. Instead, if God lays it on your heart that we need a particular ministry here at Faith, here are the steps you need to follow to see it happen.

Step 1

Share your idea(s) with several other people at the church and see if it generates the interest of others.

Step 2

Gather at least 2-3 other persons who have a similar calling - experience teaches us that when God calls a church to do something, He will nearly always give that calling/idea to more than one person.

Step 3

Contact the appropriate ministry team leader and share your idea(s)/calling.

Step 4

Your team leader will help you further discern and refine your idea/calling, and then will guide you in how you can get the new ministry started, including giving ideas for publicity, funding, and how to recruit volunteers. If needed your team leader can also contact the pastor for further ideas or guidance.

Following these four simple steps will enable you to fulfill God's ministry as a part of Faith UMC.
Let us help YOU answer God's call to do ministry through our church!

Ministry Teams

Worship

Ministries which facilitate intimacy and connection with God through corporate worship. Includes Faith Alive and Celebration Worship services, Music Minister, Acolyte Ministry, Usher Ministry, Altar Guild, Wedding Consultant, Holy Communion Server Ministry, Audio Ministry, and Multimedia Ministry.

Nurture & Membership Care

Ministries which foster Christian spiritual growth and discipleship, which demonstrate and extend the care and compassion of Christ by addressing the spiritual and emotional needs of people, and which are not oriented towards specific ages or stages of life. Includes Sunday School, Disciple Bible Study, Homebound Ministry, Prayer Ministry, Healing Ministry, "Special Needs Persons" Ministry, Bereavement Ministry, and Grief Support Ministry.

Outreach and Missions

Ministries which demonstrate and extend the love and compassion of Christ by addressing the physical and material needs of people. Includes Angel Food Box Ministry, Local Needs Ministry, Meals On Wheels, Community Church Shop, and Disaster Response Ministry.

Witness/Evangelism

Ministries which invite, welcome, and incorporate people into a new life in Christ through the specific ministries of Faith UMC. Includes Worship Greeter Ministry, First-time Worshiper Follow-Up Ministry, Public Relations / Communications Ministry, Website Task Force, New Member Follow-Up Ministry, and Special Annual Events.

Children's Ministries

Ministries which offer Christ in ways that are specially oriented around and towards the unique spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of children (ages birth through Grade 5). Includes Children's Church, Nursery Supervisor (Staff) / Nursery Assistant (Staff) / and Volunteers, Kids Club, Vacation Bible School, Children's Choirs, and Special Annual Events.

Youth Ministries

Ministries which offer Christ in ways that are specially oriented around and towards the unique spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of youth (Grades 6-12). Includes Youth Minister (Staff), Youth Adult Counselors, Youth Snack Suppers, and Prayer Warrior Ministry.

Adult and Family Ministries

Ministries which promote fun, fellowship, and Christian interaction within the church fellowship. Includes Senior Adult Fellowship, Young Adult Ministry ("Crossed Out"), Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper, Recreation / Sports Ministry (Softball and Basketball), and Special Annual Events.